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Post by Zvonimir Boban on Oct 4, 2018 13:05:37 GMT
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Post by jimianto on Oct 4, 2018 15:07:47 GMT
He was (and still is) a good lad, no doubt. He came and added a different dimension to the team - 5 goals and a similar number of assists in 14 appearances was a decent return. But we were mid-table and not under any real pressure at the time. There are quite a few other loan strikers who have been equally impressive in recent seasons - Matty Hughes (first loan spell), Matt Taylor (did very well in a struggling team) and Craig Curran spring to mind. |
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Post by Zvonimir Boban on Oct 4, 2018 17:51:21 GMT
He was (and still is) a good lad, no doubt. He came and added a different dimension to the team - 5 goals and a similar number of assists in 14 appearances was a decent return. But we were mid-table and not under any real pressure at the time. There are quite a few other loan strikers who have been equally impressive in recent seasons - Matty Hughes (first loan spell), Matt Taylor (did very well in a struggling team) and Craig Curran spring to mind. Agreed. I think McBurnies intelligence on the field at such a young age marked him as a real talent who would go on for a stellar career. Going back in time I especially recall Mick Conroy, Sam Austin and Iain Thomas as memorable loan signings. |
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Post by Ian H Block on Oct 4, 2018 17:57:25 GMT
He was (and still is) a good lad, no doubt. He came and added a different dimension to the team - 5 goals and a similar number of assists in 14 appearances was a decent return. But we were mid-table and not under any real pressure at the time. There are quite a few other loan strikers who have been equally impressive in recent seasons - Matty Hughes (first loan spell), Matt Taylor (did very well in a struggling team) and Craig Curran spring to mind. Agreed. I think McBurnies intelligence on the field at such a young age marked him as a real talent who would go on for a stellar career. Going back in time I especially recall Mick Conroy, Sam Austin and Iain Thomas as memorable loan signings. You can add the names Clive Wilson and Graham Lancashire to that list. |
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Post by kyle on Oct 4, 2018 18:30:34 GMT
What impressed me with Ollie, is for a young skinny guy he put himself about against big hardened center halves. I'm not surprised he's done well
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Post by cheshireblue on Oct 4, 2018 19:02:46 GMT
Agreed. I think McBurnies intelligence on the field at such a young age marked him as a real talent who would go on for a stellar career. Going back in time I especially recall Mick Conroy, Sam Austin and Iain Thomas as memorable loan signings. You can add the names Clive Wilson and Graham Lancashire to that list. Still to this day, that game against Preston is my favourite of all time at the Deva Stadium. |
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Post by MPW on Oct 4, 2018 21:56:08 GMT
Agreed. I think McBurnies intelligence on the field at such a young age marked him as a real talent who would go on for a stellar career. Going back in time I especially recall Mick Conroy, Sam Austin and Iain Thomas as memorable loan signings. You can add the names Clive Wilson and Graham Lancashire to that list. Don’t forget deadly Derek Asamoah |
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Post by Bristol Blue on Oct 5, 2018 7:43:07 GMT
I remember Sam Aiston being very good in his loan spell from Sunderland in the mid 90s.
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Post by tonya on Oct 5, 2018 22:52:44 GMT
I remember Sam Aiston being very good in his loan spell from Sunderland in the mid 90s. s Good shout, as football jargon goes. Exciting player and reminded me of Chris Waddle...dropped shoulder and beat players with consummate ease. And for those young enogh to remember Alan Groves was a similar player. Both should have made it at a higher level. |
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Post by noddy on Oct 6, 2018 0:26:47 GMT
Sam Aiston, certainly a player I remember well from his initial lone period, lightning quick, direct and scared defences to death with his pace. Unfortunately, his final ball was poor or his decision making around the box was indifferent but yes I have fond memories of Sam receiving the ball on the wing and being faced by 3 or 4 opposition players. Does anyone know how his career panned out after Sunderland?
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Post by cheshireblue on Oct 6, 2018 7:08:23 GMT
Sam Aiston, certainly a player I remember well from his initial lone period, lightning quick, direct and scared defences to death with his pace. Unfortunately, his final ball was poor or his decision making around the box was indifferent but yes I have fond memories of Sam receiving the ball on the wing and being faced by 3 or 4 opposition players. Does anyone know how his career panned out after Sunderland? Spent quite a bit of his career at Shrewsbury. Also played for Tranmere, Northampton and Wrexham (Ironically, he made his debut against Chester (Oldco) I believe he is a teacher now. |
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Post by Jack on Oct 6, 2018 10:34:15 GMT
Sam Aiston, certainly a player I remember well from his initial lone period, lightning quick, direct and scared defences to death with his pace. Unfortunately, his final ball was poor or his decision making around the box was indifferent but yes I have fond memories of Sam receiving the ball on the wing and being faced by 3 or 4 opposition players. Does anyone know how his career panned out after Sunderland? Spent quite a bit of his career at Shrewsbury. Also played for Tranmere, Northampton and Wrexham (Ironically, he made his debut against Chester (Oldco) I believe he is a teacher now. Yep, I have a twitter account where I follow other primary teachers for ideas etc and his name popped up. I thought surely it can't be him but turns it is! He's a headteacher - small world! |
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