franklewi57 0 Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) Huge fan of this lad, he looks really promising. Placheta needs to go on loan so I feel like Martin could be a bac showbox kup instead of playing in the U23s. He was great in pre-season, and to be honest I think he’s been better than Placheta despite playing very little games for the first team this season. usps tracking Edited March 2, 2021 by franklewi57 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,407 Posted March 1, 2021 I said at beginning of the season he'd be our break through player this season. Ah well, there's always next season, and what better place for it to happen! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted March 1, 2021 Hi Josh, how are you ? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,432 Posted March 1, 2021 Great talent but I believe he’s currently injured? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,746 Posted March 1, 2021 He is currently injured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted March 1, 2021 1 hour ago, TIL 1010 said: He is currently injured. Which of course makes him the answer . Unless he's unlucky enough to be long term injured then he'll be the object of derision 😇 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted March 1, 2021 2 hours ago, franklewi57 said: Huge fan of this lad, he looks really promising. Placheta needs to go on loan so I feel like Martin could be a backup instead of playing in the U23s. He was great in pre-season, and to be honest I think he’s been better than Placheta despite playing very little games for the first team this season. But Placheta isn't playing either so I don't see why you have brought him into to your reasoning. I think you summed it up in your opening sentance - "he looks really promising" I agree that he does but in all honesty as we're on a run of 5 wins, have a 7 point lead and only 13 games to go, I can't see that Farke will make too many unforced changes to what he believes is his strongest starting eleven. And rightly so because now is not the time to risk anything. Therefore I'm afraid that even when fit, for the rest of this season Martin is going to be well down the pecking order for a start unless we have a crop of injuries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,164 Posted March 1, 2021 3 hours ago, franklewi57 said: Huge fan of this lad, he looks really promising. Placheta needs to go on loan so I feel like Martin could be a backup instead of playing in the U23s. He was great in pre-season, and to be honest I think he’s been better than Placheta despite playing very little games for the first team this season. Josh Martin needs playing time you say. Make him back up for the first team you say. It's better than playing for the U23s you say. Can you see the flaw in your argument? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 2,448 Posted March 1, 2021 Josh Martin has potential in abundance and it's absolutely right to champion him, but It thinkyou can't change a side in the form we are and putting big pressure on him does him no favours. I reckon if we get promotion wrapped up before the end of the season he'll come into the starting line up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WD40 720 Posted March 1, 2021 u/Z_M_S - he’s not quite up to it physically for me. Maybe like Todd he flowers in the prem and then establishes himself in the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet 293 Posted March 1, 2021 5 hours ago, franklewi57 said: Huge fan of this lad, he looks really promising. Placheta needs to go on loan so I feel like Martin could be a backup instead of playing in the U23s. He was great in pre-season, and to be honest I think he’s been better than Placheta despite playing very little games for the first team this season. I love Josh Martin, he would be in my team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 2,236 Posted March 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Mullet said: I love Josh Martin, he would be in my team Where would you play him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,672 Posted March 2, 2021 7 hours ago, Duncan Edwards said: Where would you play him? And instead of who? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,221 Posted March 2, 2021 Martin has potential, but is he ready to slip into a promotion chasing run-in? I'm not so sure. He might get some chances off the bench, but he's just coming back from an injury so there's no need to rush him. I would imagine we are far more likely to see Stiepi first Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,164 Posted March 2, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, hogesar said: And instead of who? If it was up to Mullet, Martin would be playing instead of Soto.................. 😉 Edited March 2, 2021 by Thirsty Lizard 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,141 Posted March 2, 2021 Players who need more game time: Onel Hernandez Marco Stieperman Jordan Hugill Kieran Dowell Daniel Barden Przemysław Płacheta Bali Mumba ...and Josh Martin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,164 Posted March 2, 2021 54 minutes ago, Nuff Said said: Players who need more game time: Onel Hernandez Marco Stieperman Jordan Hugill Kieran Dowell Daniel Barden Przemysław Płacheta Bali Mumba ...and Josh Martin And as things stand at the moment we can add Jacob Sorensen to that list. Why Farke doesn't just sort it out and pick 22 players for every game I'll never know.......................... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,141 Posted March 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Thirsty Lizard said: And as things stand at the moment we can add Jacob Sorensen to that list. Why Farke doesn't just sort it out and pick 22 players for every game I'll never know.......................... I did consider Jacob but didn’t include him on the list because he didn’t seem to need any time to get up to speed when he played, he was excellent straight away! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commonsense 624 Posted March 2, 2021 19 hours ago, franklewi57 said: Huge fan of this lad, he looks really promising. Placheta needs to go on loan so I feel like Martin could be a backup instead of playing in the U23s. He was great in pre-season, and to be honest I think he’s been better than Placheta despite playing very little games for the first team this season. I am hopeful that Farke will stay with us for some time yet, but if he leaves, I’m sure your application will be considered. You clearly know everything about what goes on in training and are making an informed judgement I assume??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,141 Posted March 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, Commonsense said: I am hopeful that Farke will stay with us for some time yet, but if he leaves, I’m sure your application will be considered. You clearly know everything about what goes on in training and are making an informed judgement I assume??? ...and @Commonsense has an open goal in front of him, a huge opportunity to drop the "tenure as England manager" line there as a tribute to the late Glenn Roeder... ...but he spurns it! Too soon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted March 2, 2021 He will get plenty next season at MK Don's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet 293 Posted March 2, 2021 9 hours ago, Thirsty Lizard said: If it was up to Mullet, Martin would be playing instead of Soto.................. 😉 Ha Ha very funny, I'd have Martin on the left mid. Talking of Soto where he I thought he'd be terrorising defenders by now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet 293 Posted March 2, 2021 17 hours ago, Duncan Edwards said: Where would you play him? I'd put him on the pitch somewhere maybe not in goal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,164 Posted March 2, 2021 32 minutes ago, Mullet said: Ha Ha very funny, I'd have Martin on the left mid. Talking of Soto where he I thought he'd be terrorising defenders by now Only joking Mr Mullet. And fair play to you for saying on another thread that you have been wrong about Soto. Mind you, I do think that he is a player with a lot of potential - as shown by the goals he has scored for Telstar and the USA. It is notoriously difficult for players from abroad to adapt to the pace and physicality of English football, but I think that there's every chance that he will do this in time and that then we'll have a good player on our hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beefy is a legend 224 Posted March 2, 2021 Obviously for one thing he's injured. When he has played I would say that he looks 'talented but raw'. Secondly, Farke isn't exactly reluctant to select the youff. I'm going to say that he knows better than the learned folk of this message board on these matters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 2,236 Posted March 3, 2021 5 hours ago, Mullet said: I'd put him on the pitch somewhere maybe not in goal I definitely wouldn’t play him in goal. Currently, I’d say he’s definitely behind Cantwell and Buendia. And Hernandez. And it seems Placheta. And injured. All things considered, even with Todd not fit, I wouldn’t play him. Certainly talented though. Hopefully his day will come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted March 3, 2021 13 hours ago, Duncan Edwards said: I definitely wouldn’t play him in goal. Currently, I’d say he’s definitely behind Cantwell and Buendia. And Hernandez. And it seems Placheta. And injured. All things considered, even with Todd not fit, I wouldn’t play him. Certainly talented though. Hopefully his day will come. I would imagine if Cantwell, Hernandez and Placheta were all unavailable then we would probably see Dowell used there ahead of Martin anyway. I think we will see Cantwell tonight anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,221 Posted March 3, 2021 I suspect Cantwell will be at least on the bench, although Hernandez put in a decent shift setting up 2 very good chances last time out. I'm sure he'd be biting at the bit to have another go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites