| McGahey 12:21 - Sep 17 with 6230 views | D_Alien |
The club did some pretty good business over the summer, but imo the best bit of business was in persuading this lad to sign on for another couple of years
When Hilly refers in his interview to players becoming leaders i'm pretty sure he'll have had McGahey in mind. He's becoming the lynchpin of our defence we hoped he would, and his marshalling of Eaves on Saturday was masterful. The only time Eaves escaped his clutches he slammed the ball against the crossbar, as if to emphasise how dangerous he was
Hilly also makes the point about much of their play coming through Eaves. With him neutered, Gillingham's effectiveness was much diminished. That's them being made to look ordinary by our players and tactics, not that they were poor as such - there is a difference. When they introduced their tricky wide man in the second half their play became more varied and they started creating chances again
McGahey can only go from strength to strength on the back of that display. He's got everything you need in a CB, including pace. Delaney looked a bit more composed alongside him, but that's unsurprising given the confidence McGahey radiates
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| McGahey on 09:30 - Sep 19 with 1033 views | DaleiLama |
| McGahey on 09:25 - Sep 19 by R17ALE |
You don't like being told that your opinion isn't as valid if you haven't seen the game, which most right minded people would agree with I think. I do understand that highlights are your only option.
Can you therefore explain this quote you posted from the Hendo thread?
"On a similar note how can anybody born after Jenkins retired judge who was/is the better player Reg Jenkins or Ian Henderson? the only qualified opinion would be those who have seen them both"
It would help if your reply wasn't antagonistic. |
I was going to post virtually the same thing, but decided it wasn't worth the effort. |  |
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| McGahey on 09:39 - Sep 19 with 1013 views | aleanddale |
I love Harrison McGahey and posted last year I thought as much.
Quick for his size and strong as an ox / good in the tackle. Nice quiet lad too I am told.
I do think he was quite lucky on Saturday up against Eaves. Not wanting to distract from the positivity of the OP and subsequent posts but he was holding Eaves to the point of man handling at times.
On another day there is no doubt in my mind he would have been penalised and some of the holding / pushing was inside our penalty area.
3-0 job done - LOVE Harrison McGahey but do think he got away with a couple on Sat. |  | | |
| McGahey on 10:45 - Sep 19 with 954 views | nordenblue |
| McGahey on 06:17 - Sep 19 by kiwidale |
That's a bit of a poor do Christopher, you asked me a direct question, addressed to me which I replied to so why ask me a question if you can be arsed to read my answer? I also notice you had another dig in a subsequent post. I've obviously rattled you which is fine by me I'm happy to oblige. Tell me Chris your a bit of a journalist you even wrote some books about Dale things you never saw? fancy that. Am I wrong in thinking a sports journo writes newspaper reports for those who weren't at the game? and is it fair to assume the readers will be informed and might form an opinion that they may express at work or the pub? isn't that the sole purpose of any sports desk at any newspaper? just why my opinion in particular irritates you is hard to understand, are you equally annoyed with other posters who don't attend the game? There are several on here from the antipodes as well as exiled supporters from closer to home, have a pop at them in future and leave me alone if it's upsetting you, you've got better things to do. [Post edited 19 Sep 2018 6:26]
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| McGahey on 11:03 - Sep 19 with 932 views | D_Alien |
| McGahey on 09:39 - Sep 19 by aleanddale |
I love Harrison McGahey and posted last year I thought as much.
Quick for his size and strong as an ox / good in the tackle. Nice quiet lad too I am told.
I do think he was quite lucky on Saturday up against Eaves. Not wanting to distract from the positivity of the OP and subsequent posts but he was holding Eaves to the point of man handling at times.
On another day there is no doubt in my mind he would have been penalised and some of the holding / pushing was inside our penalty area.
3-0 job done - LOVE Harrison McGahey but do think he got away with a couple on Sat. |
Know what you mean. I think the ref very much saw it as six of one, half a dozen of the other but another ref might not have
On the other hand, a defender who can finesse his holding tactics to just the right side of the rules should probably be playing at a higher level; and i'm sure McGahey will be before too long | |
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| McGahey on 11:52 - Sep 19 with 894 views | kiwidale |
| McGahey on 09:25 - Sep 19 by R17ALE |
You don't like being told that your opinion isn't as valid if you haven't seen the game, which most right minded people would agree with I think. I do understand that highlights are your only option.
Can you therefore explain this quote you posted from the Hendo thread?
"On a similar note how can anybody born after Jenkins retired judge who was/is the better player Reg Jenkins or Ian Henderson? the only qualified opinion would be those who have seen them both"
It would help if your reply wasn't antagonistic. |
"You don't like being told that your opinion isn't as valid if you haven't seen the game,"
You are right I don't like being told my opinion is invalid so can you please stop spouting that it is. I don't have a problem that my opinion doesn't carry the same weight as those at the games It would be foolish of me to suggest that my opinion is better or even equal to someone who was at the games, I have never said that it is. What does irritate me is that you and others have constantly said that my opinion is invalid, doesn't count and can be ignored. I have for example an opinion on the cricket test series win against India as I'm sure you have? How about Louis Hamilton's fantastic win at the Singapore GP and that he is a far better driver than Sebastian Vettel even in a slower car? despite never having set foot at Lords or the Oval or in Singapore.
"On a similar note how can anybody born after Jenkins retired judge who was/is the better player Reg Jenkins or Ian Henderson? the only qualified opinion would be those who have seen them both"
There is no contradiction if that's what you imply? what I said is "the only qualified opinion would be those who have seen both Jenkins and Henderson" Its my opinion I stand by it. There is no footage or highlights to compare Jenkins only his record and the testimony of those who watched him only those who watched him are in a position to judge how good he was. I have no doubt that Henderson is at least equal or better than Jenkins I'm not even sure he was the best player in the 69 team so it would be folly to say otherwise. I had the pleasure of watching Jenkins many times he is my favourite player but I could never say he was the "GOAT" Dale player. Henderson's pedigree is evident even from 1200 miles away it's an opinion I have formed by what I have seen albeit briefly and what you, Fitz and others have said on here, a point that Fitz failed to grasp just why you cant accept that is beyond me. | |
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| McGahey on 12:14 - Sep 19 with 882 views | kiwidale |
| McGahey on 08:39 - Sep 19 by fitzochris |
You couldn't rattle a tin of rice, mate. I’ve nothing against those now in the antipodes at all. Just you. You’ll notice your posts are now being largely ignored by many posters on here due to the fact that they’re mainly antagonistic and puerile. They certainly belie the fact you’re in your 70s.
I did pose a question to you, you’re right, and I did so knowing you hadn’t seen the game. A bit naughty perhaps, but this wasn’t a debate to be based on highlights alone.
And you’re right, I have written two books on Rochdale, some of the events in the books I wasn’t there for, which is why they’re told through the eyes of those who were — the managers (book one) or the players (book two). I add the insight where I have it.
You’re also correct about the role of, not just sports journalism, but journalism as a whole. It’s purpose is to inform. Always keep in mind, though, that journalism is very rarely impartial, is prone to mistakes and is always the opinion of somebody else. If you’re happy to rely on that as a basis for debate that’s fine, I’ve done it before, but it will never be better than somebody’s first-hand account.
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"You couldn't rattle a tin of rice, mate. I’ve nothing against those now in the antipodes at all. Just you."
Your first three sentence suggest otherwise.
"You’ll notice your posts are now being largely ignored by many posters on here"... I didn't realise you were counting bless.
"due to the fact that they’re mainly antagonistic and puerile. They certainly belie the fact you’re in your 70s"... A bit pathetic Chris you should know better than to resort to insults. | |
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| McGahey on 18:03 - Sep 19 with 746 views | R17ALE |
| McGahey on 11:52 - Sep 19 by kiwidale |
"You don't like being told that your opinion isn't as valid if you haven't seen the game,"
You are right I don't like being told my opinion is invalid so can you please stop spouting that it is. I don't have a problem that my opinion doesn't carry the same weight as those at the games It would be foolish of me to suggest that my opinion is better or even equal to someone who was at the games, I have never said that it is. What does irritate me is that you and others have constantly said that my opinion is invalid, doesn't count and can be ignored. I have for example an opinion on the cricket test series win against India as I'm sure you have? How about Louis Hamilton's fantastic win at the Singapore GP and that he is a far better driver than Sebastian Vettel even in a slower car? despite never having set foot at Lords or the Oval or in Singapore.
"On a similar note how can anybody born after Jenkins retired judge who was/is the better player Reg Jenkins or Ian Henderson? the only qualified opinion would be those who have seen them both"
There is no contradiction if that's what you imply? what I said is "the only qualified opinion would be those who have seen both Jenkins and Henderson" Its my opinion I stand by it. There is no footage or highlights to compare Jenkins only his record and the testimony of those who watched him only those who watched him are in a position to judge how good he was. I have no doubt that Henderson is at least equal or better than Jenkins I'm not even sure he was the best player in the 69 team so it would be folly to say otherwise. I had the pleasure of watching Jenkins many times he is my favourite player but I could never say he was the "GOAT" Dale player. Henderson's pedigree is evident even from 1200 miles away it's an opinion I have formed by what I have seen albeit briefly and what you, Fitz and others have said on here, a point that Fitz failed to grasp just why you cant accept that is beyond me. |
Right. No-one has told you your opinion is invalid. EVER.
The term always used is "less valid".
I have never once said your opinion is invalid, and I don't recall anyone else either. You're either being extremely thick or are looking for another spat.
And of course you have contradicted yourself. I can't be bothered explaining why (see above).
"I have for example an opinion on the cricket test series win against India as I'm sure you have? How about Louis Hamilton's fantastic win at the Singapore GP and that he is a far better driver than Sebastian Vettel even in a slower car?"
I have no opinion on the above nor have I voiced one anywhere. I've not even heard of Vettel and have no idea what a Singapore doctor has got to do with anything. |  |
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| McGahey on 20:00 - Sep 19 with 647 views | kiwidale |
| McGahey on 18:03 - Sep 19 by R17ALE |
Right. No-one has told you your opinion is invalid. EVER.
The term always used is "less valid".
I have never once said your opinion is invalid, and I don't recall anyone else either. You're either being extremely thick or are looking for another spat.
And of course you have contradicted yourself. I can't be bothered explaining why (see above).
"I have for example an opinion on the cricket test series win against India as I'm sure you have? How about Louis Hamilton's fantastic win at the Singapore GP and that he is a far better driver than Sebastian Vettel even in a slower car?"
I have no opinion on the above nor have I voiced one anywhere. I've not even heard of Vettel and have no idea what a Singapore doctor has got to do with anything. |
That's breath taking by any standard so its all in my head? that's marvellous simply marvellous and of course you cant be bothered explaining any contradiction other than in your opinion "I'm too thick to understand" didn't you ask "It would help if your reply wasn't antagonistic."?... enough now this is just foolishness feel free to have the last word I'm done with your nonsense. | |
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| McGahey on 21:43 - Sep 19 with 572 views | DaleiLama |
| McGahey on 18:03 - Sep 19 by R17ALE |
Right. No-one has told you your opinion is invalid. EVER.
The term always used is "less valid".
I have never once said your opinion is invalid, and I don't recall anyone else either. You're either being extremely thick or are looking for another spat.
And of course you have contradicted yourself. I can't be bothered explaining why (see above).
"I have for example an opinion on the cricket test series win against India as I'm sure you have? How about Louis Hamilton's fantastic win at the Singapore GP and that he is a far better driver than Sebastian Vettel even in a slower car?"
I have no opinion on the above nor have I voiced one anywhere. I've not even heard of Vettel and have no idea what a Singapore doctor has got to do with anything. |
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