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Subject: Ollie Author: Mr Steve [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: "Tue, Apr 05 2011, 21:14:01 GMT" In reply to: Harley 's message, "Ollie thomas position" on "Tue, Apr 05 2011, 13:52:27 GMT" I for one read the article in the same way as Harley(although from memory Ollie played outside centre in the pre-season games) - for Smithy to say that Ollie should concentrate on one position is odd - does Smithy want Ollie to refuse to play in any other position other than 10 and say that this is my position so pick me ? Is Ollie happy to be a utility back and play anywhere ? I don't know either Ollie or Smithy so I have no idea. My opinion is that the best position for Ollie would be 10, would it be a gamble ? yes probably, but I know a few that would welcome the selection. If he is not selected at 10 then he still needs to get into the team for his attacking skill and goal kicking. Will be interesting to see what develops in the close season re contract offers/recruitment. Will we see Ollie signed up, told you are first choice fly half and lets develop and build a back line round him ? From the viewpoint of an opponent, if they play against Mose next season with Ollie at 10, would they see him as a threat or a weakness ? I'd think they would see him more as threat Anyway, enough of my speculation, the most important thing for now is the Bees game on Sunday, lets get behind the team whoever plays and lets get Mose safe and Bees relegated !! [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> [> Subject: Mr Steve Author: Moseley Exile [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: "Tue, Apr 05 2011, 21:38:20 GMT" I too don’t know either Ollie or Smith and not trying to read things into it and impose my own bias could the interpretation not be: That Ollie has to be in the team somewhere as he is such a strong kicker and not weak in any position that he plays. From the teams point of view it has been a bonus to have such a player in the squad who we can call on to give a sound game wherever he plays. But from Ollie’s point of view it would be in his interests to play in one position. As a coach Smithy has to balance the development of the player with the needs of the team It is clear that Smith thinks Brad Davies is the stronger 10 – this is not a criticism of Ollie. I don’t read into this any criticism of Ollie or that Smith has done anything other than his duty to the team. But you can never satisfy some people who continuously bang on about wanting a new coach whatever the results or whatever he says or does. I agree with Mr Steve we concentrate on winning the Bees game not criticising the coach or team [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> Subject: Perhaps it is a case of interpretation then Author: Mr Steve [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: "Tue, Apr 05 2011, 22:57:06 GMT" Are you going on Sunday Moseley Exile ? If you are we'll give the players a shout together, if not then I'll give them a shout for you !! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Sunday Author: Moseley Exile [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: "Tue, Apr 05 2011, 23:13:14 GMT" I will be there - we can shout together Mr Steve!! ........ and celebrate afterwards! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]