| Ashley Grimes 19:13 - Mar 28 with 7470 views | dale_spotland |
Do you want him here next season? If the news came through tomorrow he had signed a 3 year contract would you be happy? Or do you want him gone?
Want him gone personally. |  |
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| Ashley Grimes on 19:16 - Mar 28 with 6015 views | olympicdale |
havent I heard this one before. |  |
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| Ashley Grimes on 19:18 - Mar 28 with 5992 views | dale_spotland |
| Ashley Grimes on 19:16 - Mar 28 by olympicdale |
havent I heard this one before. |
I know it seems to come up a lot and most may be sick of it and choose to ignore the thread, just wanted to know people's opinions in one definitive thread. | |
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| Ashley Grimes on 19:31 - Mar 28 with 5956 views | Dale57 |
| Ashley Grimes on 19:18 - Mar 28 by dale_spotland |
I know it seems to come up a lot and most may be sick of it and choose to ignore the thread, just wanted to know people's opinions in one definitive thread. |
The question should be,does Ashley want to stay and if so,will he get his finger out so as to get fans on his side. |  | | |
| Ashley Grimes on 19:31 - Mar 28 with 5954 views | olympicdale |
| Ashley Grimes on 19:18 - Mar 28 by dale_spotland |
I know it seems to come up a lot and most may be sick of it and choose to ignore the thread, just wanted to know people's opinions in one definitive thread. |
well personally I think he's terrible, definitely our worst player and needs to be gone asap.. | |
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| Ashley Grimes on 19:35 - Mar 28 with 5945 views | ColDale |
Again I know its been discussed a million times already, I'd turn it round, and say think back to the promotion team under Hill - that will be the benchmark and what we will aspire to. Does Grimes have in it him to reach the standards shown by those who took us up? There's no doubt he could do a supporting role, but would Grimes be happy to stay if he was only offered such a role? |  | | |
| Ashley Grimes on 19:47 - Mar 28 with 5909 views | D_Alien |
In a way, the question answers itself, simply through having been posed so many times.
We've all got opinions on players, but usually its of the "I'd pick A ahead of B" variety, not "do we want him at the club"
My own opinion is... I can't decide! I'll leave it to KH, who apparently is "comfortable" with Grimes either staying or going. Now, can you imagine him saying the same thing about, for instance, Glenn Murray? He nearly left over it! |  |
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| Ashley Grimes on 19:48 - Mar 28 with 5903 views | olympicdale |
| Ashley Grimes on 19:35 - Mar 28 by ColDale |
Again I know its been discussed a million times already, I'd turn it round, and say think back to the promotion team under Hill - that will be the benchmark and what we will aspire to. Does Grimes have in it him to reach the standards shown by those who took us up? There's no doubt he could do a supporting role, but would Grimes be happy to stay if he was only offered such a role? |
Talent wise he is just as good as Daggers, but needs to be more adaptable to playing where he's told and get on with it. | |
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| Ashley Grimes on 20:05 - Mar 28 with 5861 views | TalkingSutty |
| Ashley Grimes on 19:48 - Mar 28 by olympicdale |
Talent wise he is just as good as Daggers, but needs to be more adaptable to playing where he's told and get on with it. |
Trying to compare the two is just a insult to Dagnall. |  | | |
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| Ashley Grimes on 20:15 - Mar 28 with 5837 views | 442Dale |
Completely different to Dagnall as a player too. The only thing the same is that they'd both like playing in a front two with COG. |  |
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| Ashley Grimes on 20:15 - Mar 28 with 5836 views | dale10 |
sorry but disagree he aint anything like dagnall daggers was quality |  | | |
| Ashley Grimes on 20:16 - Mar 28 with 5834 views | olympicdale |
| Ashley Grimes on 19:47 - Mar 28 by D_Alien |
In a way, the question answers itself, simply through having been posed so many times.
We've all got opinions on players, but usually its of the "I'd pick A ahead of B" variety, not "do we want him at the club"
My own opinion is... I can't decide! I'll leave it to KH, who apparently is "comfortable" with Grimes either staying or going. Now, can you imagine him saying the same thing about, for instance, Glenn Murray? He nearly left over it! |
I think he can take him or leave him, which is the case for the fans too. I'd be very happy to see him alongside Grant/Henderson next season.
In comparison to Daggers, i think he has the scoring ability of Dagnall, if not the overall work rate. | |
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| Ashley Grimes on 20:21 - Mar 28 with 5824 views | SalwaDale |
| Ashley Grimes on 20:05 - Mar 28 by TalkingSutty |
Trying to compare the two is just a insult to Dagnall. |
I disagree, in terms of talent I think it is a fair comparison. Dagnall was a cross between Grimes and Donnelly; Donnelly's workrate and Grimes's ability.
We've had a fair few players recentlywith Donnelly's ability and Grimes's workrate. |  |
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| Ashley Grimes on 20:31 - Mar 28 with 5800 views | olympicdale |
| Ashley Grimes on 20:21 - Mar 28 by SalwaDale |
I disagree, in terms of talent I think it is a fair comparison. Dagnall was a cross between Grimes and Donnelly; Donnelly's workrate and Grimes's ability.
We've had a fair few players recentlywith Donnelly's ability and Grimes's workrate. |
I'd be more than happy to see him stay and forge a partnership with Bobby Grant, I think them two could hit 30 goals between them. Its a cliche used on this board many times relating to Grimes, but you either build the team around his skill and ability, or you get rid. | |
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| Ashley Grimes on 20:48 - Mar 28 with 5772 views | roccydaleian |
| Ashley Grimes on 20:31 - Mar 28 by olympicdale |
I'd be more than happy to see him stay and forge a partnership with Bobby Grant, I think them two could hit 30 goals between them. Its a cliche used on this board many times relating to Grimes, but you either build the team around his skill and ability, or you get rid. |
Agreed. Keep Grimes and play to his strengths. |  | | |
| Ashley Grimes on 21:16 - Mar 28 with 5735 views | SuddenLad |
As an aside, Ashley Grimes was a guest player at a Q&A session this afternoon at my grandsons' school (along with Joe Thompson). One of the lads in the class asked him what he thought was the biggest difference in having Keith Hill as the new manager.
'It's much, much harder' was his reply.
Good, I say. |  |
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| Ashley Grimes on 21:16 - Mar 28 with 5735 views | SalwaDale |
| Ashley Grimes on 20:48 - Mar 28 by roccydaleian |
Agreed. Keep Grimes and play to his strengths. |
What, only play games in August and January? | |
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| Ashley Grimes on 21:17 - Mar 28 with 5731 views | 49thseason |
| Ashley Grimes on 20:48 - Mar 28 by roccydaleian |
Agreed. Keep Grimes and play to his strengths. |
This is difficult for me as I have thought Grimes to be probably our most talented player this season but I have been disappointed with his seeming lack of total commitment to the cause. I suspect its probably a good time for us to say thank you and goodbye and spend a chunk of his salary on harder working if less talented players. I have no doubt he could be a top player in the right system but I can't see it happening at Spotland. If nothing else, Keith will demand effort and a willingness to sweat blood next season, I'm not sure Grimes is capable of that. |  | | |
| Ashley Grimes on 22:06 - Mar 28 with 5682 views | sandylaner1 |
| Ashley Grimes on 21:16 - Mar 28 by SuddenLad |
As an aside, Ashley Grimes was a guest player at a Q&A session this afternoon at my grandsons' school (along with Joe Thompson). One of the lads in the class asked him what he thought was the biggest difference in having Keith Hill as the new manager.
'It's much, much harder' was his reply.
Good, I say. |
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| Ashley Grimes on 22:31 - Mar 28 with 5646 views | roccydaleian |
| Ashley Grimes on 21:16 - Mar 28 by SalwaDale |
What, only play games in August and January? |
Ok W.D. We'll just have to beg to differ on A.G. Personally i think, apart from Bobby Grant, Grimes is our next best player. When i see Grimes play, i see the passes he plays, the intelligent runs he makes, and probably our best poacher. | | | |
| Ashley Grimes on 22:33 - Mar 28 with 5639 views | SalwaDale |
| Ashley Grimes on 22:31 - Mar 28 by roccydaleian |
Ok W.D. We'll just have to beg to differ on A.G. Personally i think, apart from Bobby Grant, Grimes is our next best player. When i see Grimes play, i see the passes he plays, the intelligent runs he makes, and probably our best poacher. |
So do I.
I also see his petulant nature and what often seems a lack of real effort. Time will tell whether he ever fulfills his undoubted potential/ability. | |
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| Ashley Grimes on 01:34 - Mar 29 with 5555 views | Shun |
Gone.
I was one of his biggest defenders for so long but over his past few performances I've completely given up on him. A player with his undoubted talent should not have such a frustrating and, let's be honest, poor 2 seasons. |  | | |
| Ashley Grimes on 09:23 - Mar 29 with 5449 views | firgrovedale51 |
| Ashley Grimes on 22:31 - Mar 28 by roccydaleian |
Ok W.D. We'll just have to beg to differ on A.G. Personally i think, apart from Bobby Grant, Grimes is our next best player. When i see Grimes play, i see the passes he plays, the intelligent runs he makes, and probably our best poacher. |
Agree 100% he sees moves and passes other players do not. | | | |
| Ashley Grimes on 09:34 - Mar 29 with 5435 views | SteTsGoldenBoot |
I cant remember disliking any Dale player as much as I do Grimes! Leonard maybe? Oh Steve Doyle for sure!!!!
Sick of his slapped arse face and the screaming at other players when the ball is played half an inch out of his range.
The most flat footed footballer I have ever seen and will not miss his half arsed waddle when 'closing down' the opposition.
When his career finishes he will look back and think, 'what a waste of time that was'.
Could have been so different! [Post edited 1 Jan 1970 1:00]
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| Ashley Grimes on 09:51 - Mar 29 with 5416 views | Newbury_Dale |
No desire, no committment, no balls. Surely one of our top earners and must be released. | | | |
| Ashley Grimes on 12:14 - Mar 29 with 5344 views | dale_spotland |
| Ashley Grimes on 09:34 - Mar 29 by SteTsGoldenBoot |
I cant remember disliking any Dale player as much as I do Grimes! Leonard maybe? Oh Steve Doyle for sure!!!!
Sick of his slapped arse face and the screaming at other players when the ball is played half an inch out of his range.
The most flat footed footballer I have ever seen and will not miss his half arsed waddle when 'closing down' the opposition.
When his career finishes he will look back and think, 'what a waste of time that was'.
Could have been so different! [Post edited 1 Jan 1970 1:00]
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Agree with that first line, Dissapoints me every time he's on the pitch. | |
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