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We should leave him there if he’s going to play inverted left wing back.Yeah but leave him there. We've got CJ !
We should leave him there if he’s going to play inverted left wing back.Yeah but leave him there. We've got CJ !
Of all the speculative stuff that is posted about Apter on this thread one thing that won't happen is him going out on loan to another Club.When his loan runs out this month, if we bring him back instead of extending it, I can see him going straight back out on loan to a team in the bottom half, maybe someone like Carlisle or Exeter, even Cambridge
Yeah but leave him there. We've got CJ !
This is a good point, the experience of him chasing the Playoffs could be vital and he's gone from strength to strength there so slowing down that development to make him be a sub with us would be stupid.Tranmere are desperate to keep him. A few weeks ago Tranmere were in the bottom 3 with Apter on the bench.
Now they are mid table and only 6 points off Play Offs, winning 5 of last 6 games.
Appleton eh? If I could be convinced before, I couldn't nowI agree with most of what you say but Appleton played him at right and left back in the same game early on and clearly liked and praised him.
He's cup tied but I'm sure the FA won't notice until February.Just cant see him not being played, he'll be in the 18 on Sunday for sure.
He's been ripping it up there and his loan was only until Jan.Not convinced it's the right thing - can't see him starting, even on the bench. Hopefully he'll surprise me.
I tend to agree with this. Tranmere haven't even announced that he's left, no mention of it at all so that is making me think they might have a chance to get him back. That or I'm bored and reading way too much into it.My guess, and it's absolutely a guess, is that he'll be here through January and then see where we are and if he's got game time. For example, if Dembele was to be injured or recalled, we might decide to keep him, if he's a bench warmer for the next few weeks, we might send him back to Tranmere.
For the record, I hope he stays and plays a part for us.
He's excelled at all four clubs he's been loaned out to. Bamber Bridge, Chester, Scunthorpe and Tranmere. There was no penny to drop, he's just a talented young lad who is gradually getting physically stronger and moving up the leagues.The penny has finally dropped for Apter, he’s got use to the rough & tumble of men’s football & he himself has started to fill out & cope better. The BFC coaches will have been waiting for this too happen, But he will still be challenged in the coming weeks & ‘closing down’ his opponents a lot quicker than he did for Tranmere will be pointed out. As others have said his game is about running at defenders, the one thing that I look forward to seeing is his link-up play.
He has returned because he is a talent and ready for first team action.I suspect he has returned because Weir has gone and Dougall has probably gone. Others may go also. If someone comes in he may go back to TR. I do hope he is given a chance though.
Can’t read anything into it but he is now back on the o/s squad list.They never appear on our squad list when they are out on loan
He's U21 so that's not really relevant. He doesn't count towards the 22 outfield players.Can’t read anything into it but he is now back on the o/s squad list.
My (speculative) reply was to do with speculation he might be moving to Tranmere permanently/for rest of season, not our squad list registered with the efl.He's U21 so that's not really relevant. He doesn't count towards the 22 outfield players.
Rob is on our squad list, the u21 bit, as an under contract player, as are all the other players that are under contract and out on loan. Rob is of course also on Tranmere's squad list. The squad lists are however a bit redundant until the transfer window closes because players can be moved in or out of it on a game by game basis. Not sure what that's got to do with whether or not we might transfer himMy (speculative) reply was to do with speculation he might be moving to Tranmere permanently/for rest of season, not our squad list registered with the efl.
Why would he move to Tranmere permanently? Close to zero chance of that.My (speculative) reply was to do with speculation he might be moving to Tranmere permanently/for rest of season, not our squad list registered with the efl.
The 'physically stronger' bit is vital I think. 18 months ago he was getting knocked off the ball easily so he couldn't impose himself properly. He's more developed now so his game has come on leaps and bounds. Also I don't really see him as a CJ or Dale replacement, more as back up for Dembele. The little magician (copyright chizzy) takes some clatterings and could do with the odd rest to keep him fresh. Rob could slip into that position on 55 or 60 min and the shape could be maintained.He's excelled at all four clubs he's been loaned out to. Bamber Bridge, Chester, Scunthorpe and Tranmere. There was no penny to drop, he's just a talented young lad who is gradually getting physically stronger and moving up the leagues.
Rob Apter receives Scunthorpe rave reviews as youngster makes step up with ease
The Seasiders winger has been excellent during his National League spellwww.google.com
Perfect example of the formation picking the players and not the players picking the formation. We don't want the shape to be maintained, that's the point. Apter will be the latest example of a player playing in a wrong position to suit the formation. He is a winger and we need to be playing with wingers.The 'physically stronger' bit is vital I think. 18 months ago he was getting knocked off the ball easily so he couldn't impose himself properly. He's more developed now so his game has come on leaps and bounds. Also I don't really see him as a CJ or Dale replacement, more as back up for Dembele. The little magician (copyright chizzy) takes some clatterings and could do with the odd rest to keep him fresh. Rob could slip into that position on 55 or 60 min and the shape could be maintained.
That is probably how the management will bring Apter in. They will assess him in training as all returning players to the squad. Ideally when he plays, his performances will demand selection.The 'physically stronger' bit is vital I think. 18 months ago he was getting knocked off the ball easily so he couldn't impose himself properly. He's more developed now so his game has come on leaps and bounds. Also I don't really see him as a CJ or Dale replacement, more as back up for Dembele. The little magician (copyright chizzy) takes some clatterings and could do with the odd rest to keep him fresh. Rob could slip into that position on 55 or 60 min and the shape could be maintained.
I see him as a 10 too, but he's played on the right for TR and excelled there so I wouldn't limit him to one role.The 'physically stronger' bit is vital I think. 18 months ago he was getting knocked off the ball easily so he couldn't impose himself properly. He's more developed now so his game has come on leaps and bounds. Also I don't really see him as a CJ or Dale replacement, more as back up for Dembele. The little magician (copyright chizzy) takes some clatterings and could do with the odd rest to keep him fresh. Rob could slip into that position on 55 or 60 min and the shape could be maintained.
Yep I agree with thatI see him as a 10 too, but he's played on the right for TR and excelled there so I wouldn't limit him to one role.
He's far better than CJ Hamilton and has a higher ceiling than CJ. Critch won't put him in even though he is apparently someone willing to give youth the chance. We'll play better football with Apter than CJ.The 'physically stronger' bit is vital I think. 18 months ago he was getting knocked off the ball easily so he couldn't impose himself properly. He's more developed now so his game has come on leaps and bounds. Also I don't really see him as a CJ or Dale replacement, more as back up for Dembele. The little magician (copyright chizzy) takes some clatterings and could do with the odd rest to keep him fresh. Rob could slip into that position on 55 or 60 min and the shape could be maintained.
I know how posters love the "random facts" I add to the match stats. Here's one from Rob's last game for Tranmere.The 'physically stronger' bit is vital I think. 18 months ago he was getting knocked off the ball easily so he couldn't impose himself properly. He's more developed now so his game has come on leaps and bounds.