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Josh Bowler

Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:09 pm

Somebody on twatter saying his loan is being cut short with us and he's going to the wurzels

Re: Josh Bowler

Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:44 pm

I wouldnt be to disappointed. I expected alot more from him, but has only shown flashes unfortunately.

Re: Josh Bowler

Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:47 pm

ccfcwellman wrote:I wouldnt be to disappointed. I expected alot more from him, but has only shown flashes unfortunately.

Have to agree.

Re: Josh Bowler

Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:47 pm

,I agree been disappointing.. where is it on twitter sneggy?

Re: Josh Bowler

Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:48 pm

Wouldn’t be surprised.

If we sign Ilic then would free Meite to move back to the right when he plays.

Re: Josh Bowler

Tue Jan 30, 2024 4:27 pm

Wouldn’t say disappointing spell.

He’s one of only a few players we have that can turn a full back inside out.

Re: Josh Bowler

Tue Jan 30, 2024 5:01 pm

cardiffboy1995 wrote:Wouldn’t say disappointing spell.

He’s one of only a few players we have that can turn a full back inside out.

Agree. He can show flashes of magic.

Re: Josh Bowler

Tue Jan 30, 2024 5:34 pm

Would rather he stayed. I think in part his injury impacted his season as well as Bulut's insistence on prioritising defensive cover for his fullback.

He goes to Bristol and he'll improve them!

Re: Josh Bowler

Tue Jan 30, 2024 5:38 pm

Bowler not impressed but he could come good with the new players and a striker to aim at and ramsey back so on the fence.

Re: Josh Bowler

Tue Jan 30, 2024 5:38 pm

cardiffboy1995 wrote:Wouldn’t say disappointing spell.

He’s one of only a few players we have that can turn a full back inside out.


Agreed mate and part nulified because the manager wants him tracking back every opportunity. Caught them both
having a right few barnies last couple of games. Great player for Blackpool aswell.

Re: Josh Bowler

Tue Jan 30, 2024 5:41 pm

He's suffered in this system. May be a good move for all parties.

Re: Josh Bowler

Tue Jan 30, 2024 5:42 pm

Wiggy wrote:
cardiffboy1995 wrote:Wouldn’t say disappointing spell.

He’s one of only a few players we have that can turn a full back inside out.


Agreed mate and part nulified because the manager wants him tracking back every opportunity. Caught them both
having a right few barnies last couple of games. Great player for Blackpool aswell.

Think he's been a tad lazy / off the pace the last few games. Agree with the rest of your post tho

Re: Josh Bowler

Tue Jan 30, 2024 5:58 pm

I'm torn here. He has been one player pushing forward, happy to take people on, a bit of creativity but at the same time, he's been off the boil a lot and quite frankly average

Re: Josh Bowler

Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:09 pm

Wouldn't be surprised, I don't think he suits the system.

I think Bulut gets the width from the wide-forward players but they have to dig out their fullback as they are defending the inside right (or left) space outside the deepest sitter. They are almost wingbacks in work load but with an attacking mindset rather than a defending.

I don't think Josh is athletic enough for the role, he is a pure attacker/ dribbler and as he is normally inverted he doesn't go around fullbacks he cuts inside so if we get Moore or the Serbian kid (hopefully both) he doesn't cross it either.

Re: Josh Bowler

Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:17 pm

A lad made this up on twitter just to prove people believe and share it straight away he was right lol

Re: Josh Bowler

Tue Jan 30, 2024 7:38 pm

kyle08 wrote:A lad made this up on twitter just to prove people believe and share it straight away he was right lol


I did call it twatter :lol: I admit wishful thinking on my part as I don't rate him.Most wingers have a trick or two but thinks most players that run at him have covid or something because he rarely gets close enough to them.Give me a Grant type player anyday works his rocks off,even Tanner puts in a better shift although his inexperience shows on times.We are also crying out for a winger that can get to the byline and not just cut inside.I believe one of the reasons he's not been as effective of late is because the opposition have worked him out.

Re: Josh Bowler

Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:21 am

He doesn’t suit our system ?
What system is that then ? Cos i certainly can’t work out what we are trying to achieve .
I thought a good manager gets the best out of what he has to work with .
Lot of players seem to be off the boil .
I not sure Bulut is the right man for this tbh .
Hope I am proved wrong tho .

Re: Josh Bowler

Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:45 am

Taxi Blue
I'd echo your views.
For me, Bulut is a bit risk averse and this is costing us points.
Surely if you possess skilful wingers, you afford them more license to get forward more, releasing the shackles.

Our wingers are not true wingers because they are instructed to cover their FB first rather than try to create chances, which is their job.