BearcatSA Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Another Courier article which cites points about Bair's playing style many of us here already discussed four years ago: https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/st-johnstone/4091008/st-johnstone-theo-bair-callum-davidson-2/ They want a presence in the centre at the #9 spot but he wants to play more of a finesse game on the periphery. No diiferent than his time with Caps. nolando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, BearcatSA said: Another Courier article which cites points about Bair's playing style many of us here already discussed four years ago: https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/st-johnstone/4091008/st-johnstone-theo-bair-callum-davidson-2/ They want a presence in the centre at the #9 spot but he wants to play more of a finesse game on the periphery. No diiferent than his time with Caps. What is it with guys like Bair and Okello? Why can't these guys learn to adjust their game to utilize the God-given physical size they possess? Corazon, NVsoccer, costarg and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 31 minutes ago, Obinna said: What is it with guys like Bair and Okello? Why can't these guys learn to adjust their game to utilize the God-given physical size they possess? I honestly don’t get it. Peter Crouch may have had a “good touch for a big man” but his aerial ability was a massive asset that he took full advantage of - and he leveraged it into a very successful career for club and country. You can’t tell me that if he is 5’ 9” he has the same level of success. For guys blessed with height, I don’t understand why they wouldn’t make maximum use of the tools that they have been given. Obinna and Corazon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigi riva Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 3 hours ago, dyslexic nam said: I honestly don’t get it. Peter Crouch may have had a “good touch for a big man” but his aerial ability was a massive asset that he took full advantage of - and he leveraged it into a very successful career for club and country. You can’t tell me that if he is 5’ 9” he has the same level of success. For guys blessed with height, I don’t understand why they wouldn’t make maximum use of the tools that they have been given. I remember there used to be a Czech player who was very tall He kind of resembled Danny Dichio in appearance I believe his name was Jan Kolak he was similiar to Peter Crouch only a bit more talented . Thats a player guys like Bair should try to emulate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 10 minutes ago, gigi riva said: I remember there used to be a Czech player who was very tall He kind of resembled Danny Dichio in appearance I believe his name was Jan Kolak he was similiar to Peter Crouch only a bit more talented . Thats a player guys like Bair should try to emulate Jan Koller. He also formed a good partnership with Radzinski at Anderlecht BearcatSA, PastPros, maccaliam and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, An Observer said: Jan Koller. He also formed a good partnership with Radzinski at Anderlecht Didn't know they played together. That's pretty cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 (edited) I just want to throw this out there. It is a skill to be able to quickly assess/anticipate where you need to go, when you need to jump, etc, to meet the ball high in the air. Or to know where to stand to be able to block out a defender so you can chest the ball down. The skills of anticipating the flight of the ball so accurately don't just come to you if you are tall. It's a skill that takes a lot of repetitions, and probably some amount of natural talent. It's not something someone can just turn on if they try harder/be more aggressive. Edited February 19, 2023 by Kent I used the wrong to/too. Ew. Fresh Prince of MTL, The Real Marc and red card 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 5 hours ago, Kent said: I just want to throw this out there. It is a skill to be able to quickly assess/anticipate where you need to go, when you need to jump, etc, to meet the ball high in the air. Or too know where to stand to be able to block out a defender so you can chest the ball down. The skills of anticipating the flight of the ball so accurately don't just come to you if you are tall. It's a skill that takes a lot of repetitions, and probably some amount of natural talent. It's not something someone can just turn on if they try harder/be more aggressive. Jonathan David has no idea how to do either of those things but still scores. You have to consider that some players backing into defenders or jumping in a crowd are more injury prone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 St. Johnstone also brought in another striker on loan from Dundee right at the end of January so I think his time at the club will likely conclude at season's end. Neither he nor Wotherspoon feature in the road win at Dundee United today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoppage Time Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Other than a very rare, and, ironically, amazing goal, for me Bair is not a MLS level player and never really has been. Not all prospects make the jump up and Bair seems to have reached his limit. Good on him for working at it. A CPL or lower level European gig might suite him better and give him a chance to develop what strengths he has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 He has another year. So if his time is up he will get paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 costarg, johnyb and BearcatSA 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Yea yea same shit just a different day. Stoppage Time, Obinna and sose 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoccMan Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Incredible like really , what do these people like this get out of doing this ? Sad and it’s 2023 come on ! Obinna, Xavier., Stoppage Time and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Sadly, I am not surprised in the least. Look around you: racial hate is alive and well. It is disgusting. sose, Ivan, Shway and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 I’m surprised he can even still get a game at this level with his numbers. What’s next for him? Conversion to FB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 narduch, Greatest Cockney Rip Off, Jack1997 and 6 others 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cblake Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 On 4/7/2023 at 11:21 AM, jordan said: St. johnstone is a class organization, great on them dealing with this jackass so swiftly , there is no place for this in society. Fuck this shit , get that garbage out of here. johnyb, Strait Red, Corazon and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Since the new manager took over he’s played 39 minutes, left on the bench twice, and out of the squad today. Could be free to find a new home. The Real Marc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 1 hour ago, jordan said: Since the new manager took over he’s played 39 minutes, left on the bench twice, and out of the squad today. Could be free to find a new home. I think it is the end of the line for him at this club and likely at this level. Watchmen and The Real Marc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borjans Sweatpants Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Return to the CPL in line? Still just 23. NVsoccer, toontownman, The Real Marc and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballfreak Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 10 hours ago, Borjans Sweatpants said: Return to the CPL in line? Still just 23. Seems like there’s still a little wiggle room between SPL washout and CPL. USL Championship maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 7 hours ago, footballfreak said: Seems like there’s still a little wiggle room between SPL washout and CPL. USL Championship maybe? Salary-wise that is probably a bit higher but is there an appreciable difference in quality of play? I tend to view that as an alternate development/career pathway, rather than a superior one. Aird25 and Ruffian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 8 hours ago, footballfreak said: Seems like there’s still a little wiggle room between SPL washout and CPL. USL Championship maybe? I wouldn't be surprised to see him turn up in Finland or second tier Norway. BearcatSA, Obinna, footballfreak and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 1 hour ago, nolando said: I wouldn't be surprised to see him turn up in Finland or second tier Norway. Probably a goid bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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