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Haruki · 24th May 2017, 08.40:52

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Originally Posted by Caddy

I have a feeling a strong one that this is one decision Keates has got wrong

First of our released players to get signed up and not just any old club a club that finished above us in 7th place, so I will take Paul Cox view on this situation,who is a bit more experienced than Keates, he has seen that his goal ratio has been decent especially seven goals from 15 starts and the fact he is 6ft 4

We have just signed someone who scored just six more goals than White, for the life of me can't understand why he didn't keep White.

You could be comparing apples with pears though. White could only play as the central striker where as Holroyd can play as a wide / supporting striker so if DK is still to sign a 25 goal a season striker then he would be the writer comparison not White

moldroadred · 24th May 2017, 08.56:15

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Originally Posted by RED2309

Think he will need another season to regain full fitness and recover from that illness.
It did seem he was wearing Buster Crabbe's diving boots when going for headers most of the time though!

He always put in great effort and fitness can be improved but he seemed to lack natural pace and in his position I would prefer someone quick/sharper over 10 yards (hope Dean's got one lined up), but he came across as a decent bloke and I wish him well.

RED2309 · 24th May 2017, 09.06:37

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Originally Posted by moldroadred

He always put in great effort and fitness can be improved but he seemed to lack natural pace and in his position I would prefer someone quick/sharper over 10 yards (hope Dean's got one lined up), but he came across as a decent bloke and I wish him well.

Agreed I wish him and his dad all the best!

LWR · 24th May 2017, 10.11:49

The problem is, I'm not sure we can make an informed decision without knowing how much he was earning.

Ability wise, I don't think we got see him at his best due to the illness at preseason.

Form wise at the end of the year, and considering the above, he probably should have been given another year.

Having said that I conclude he was on a fair old wedge. Looking at the facts,

* He came down from Scotland on a one year deal. Would you relocate for one year if you were being well compensated?
* He's a goal scoring striker (they always command they highest wages)
* He was signed by Mills!
* The budget was the same or similar to previous year. Can anyone really see where that was spent? Surely logic would dictate Jordan must have been therefore one of the highest earners.

Its too black and white saying 'yes he should have been kept' or 'no he should be released' without knowing the cost effectiveness of it all.

Gareth Taylor is a prime example. In his last season for us, everyone was up in arms, asking why he was retained and he was a waste of money. But he basically offered to play for free and we were paying him absolute buttons.

For what its worth, I wish Jordan all the best. Seems a lovely lad, and was very unfortunate that his time here coincided with his illness. I'm sure he'll bang them in for Barrow.

TREVPRIT · 24th May 2017, 11.13:42

If a striker makes me laugh out loud when he takes a shot or misses a sitter then that's usually a sign they aren't very good.

NedStarksGhost · 24th May 2017, 11.37:22

Shown some form at the end of the season, but I don't think we will miss him like some fans think. The illness will have had a big effect on him. Whilst it is difficult to judge him in an awful team like we had, to me he never shown enough to warrant being a high earner. He had glimpses, but overall I don't feel he was worth the risk next season. I remember seeing him warm up, his shooting was woeful. Keates has seen enough of him, I trust his judgement.

Hometown Unicorn · 24th May 2017, 11.51:03

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Originally Posted by TREVPRIT

If a striker makes me laugh out loud when he takes a shot or misses a sitter then that's usually a sign they aren't very good.

Pogba wasn't bad at all, and he had the whole ground laughing at home to Bath.

5:20 in.

GarryOggy · 24th May 2017, 16.33:39

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Originally Posted by owain94

Pogba wasn't bad at all, and he had the whole ground laughing at home to Bath.

5:20 in.

Well said.

Lets Av A Riot · 24th May 2017, 22.01:03

this says it all really!

Number of goals (League, FA Cup and FA Trophy goals in 2016-17)

Lincoln City 109
Dover Athletic 95
Forest Green Rovers 94
Barrow 92
Tranmere Rovers 92
Dagenham & Redbridge 85
Macclesfield Town 81
Sutton United 81
Gateshead 79
Braintree Town 73
Woking 73
Aldershot Town 71
Eastleigh 71
Solihull Moors 71
York City 69
Bromley 68
Chester 66
Maidstone United 65
Boreham Wood 64
Southport 59
Torquay United 56
Guiseley 53
Wrexham 50
North Ferriby United 33

24th May 2017, 10.11:49	#40-0 (permalink)
LWR Part Time ITV4 Pundit Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Little William Twitter: @	Re: Jordan White... The problem is, I'm not sure we can make an informed decision without knowing how much he was earning. Ability wise, I don't think we got see him at his best due to the illness at preseason. Form wise at the end of the year, and considering the above, he probably should have been given another year. Having said that I conclude he was on a fair old wedge. Looking at the facts, * He came down from Scotland on a one year deal. Would you relocate for one year if you were being well compensated? * He's a goal scoring striker (they always command they highest wages) * He was signed by Mills! * The budget was the same or similar to previous year. Can anyone really see where that was spent? Surely logic would dictate Jordan must have been therefore one of the highest earners. Its too black and white saying 'yes he should have been kept' or 'no he should be released' without knowing the cost effectiveness of it all. Gareth Taylor is a prime example. In his last season for us, everyone was up in arms, asking why he was retained and he was a waste of money. But he basically offered to play for free and we were paying him absolute buttons. For what its worth, I wish Jordan all the best. Seems a lovely lad, and was very unfortunate that his time here coincided with his illness. I'm sure he'll bang them in for Barrow. __________________ Last edited by LWR; 24th May 2017 at 10.13:53..

24th May 2017, 11.13:42	#41-0 (permalink)
TREVPRIT Legend (info 1 & 2) Joined: Sep 2010 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: Trev Twitter: @	Re: Jordan White... If a striker makes me laugh out loud when he takes a shot or misses a sitter then that's usually a sign they aren't very good.

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NedStarksGhost Cult Hero Joined: Sep 2013 Racecourse Spot: Yale Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Jordan White... Shown some form at the end of the season, but I don't think we will miss him like some fans think. The illness will have had a big effect on him. Whilst it is difficult to judge him in an awful team like we had, to me he never shown enough to warrant being a high earner. He had glimpses, but overall I don't feel he was worth the risk next season. I remember seeing him warm up, his shooting was woeful. Keates has seen enough of him, I trust his judgement.

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Lets Av A Riot Legend Joined: Mar 2011 Racecourse Spot: MRS Real Name: Horace Twitter: @	Re: Jordan White... this says it all really! Number of goals (League, FA Cup and FA Trophy goals in 2016-17) Lincoln City 109 Dover Athletic 95 Forest Green Rovers 94 Barrow 92 Tranmere Rovers 92 Dagenham & Redbridge 85 Macclesfield Town 81 Sutton United 81 Gateshead 79 Braintree Town 73 Woking 73 Aldershot Town 71 Eastleigh 71 Solihull Moors 71 York City 69 Bromley 68 Chester 66 Maidstone United 65 Boreham Wood 64 Southport 59 Torquay United 56 Guiseley 53 Wrexham 50 North Ferriby United 33