Luke Trotman
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2018 9:49 am
Rumours on the grape vine that there’s been interest from Sunderland.
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So probably our best player this season thenDarlogramps wrote:Trotman has been incredibly average this season.
From what I've seen lately it is more likely it is Sunderland RCA in the Northern League.Darlo_CR wrote:Rumours on the grape vine that there’s been interest from Sunderland.
I think he has been probably the best player so far this season.D_F_C wrote:I think he has great ability, but I see his ability going forward (not so much defensively). If some very good coach could work on him, he could become a very good player
There's nothing wrong with anything said about Trotman. Any criticism in this thread is perfectly valid. I don't think Trotman has been very good this season, his ability is a tad overrated and him leaving would have very little impact on us. But I suspect it won't happen.loan_star wrote:Trotman is one of our better players and although he hasnt been at his best this season I dont think theres any need for some of the comments above..
Darlo fans yet again sticking the boot in unnecessarily. Just like on the Tin Shed facebook page.
Maybe.m62exile wrote:I think he's a good player playing in a poor team.
Can never please some Darlo fans Robbo, some of them are utterly ridiculous with the s*** they come out with.loan_star wrote:Darlo fans yet again sticking the boot in unnecessarily. Just like on the Tin Shed facebook page.
He's our only recognised right back, so there would be a clear impact, especially with our ability to bring in new players expected to be limited to unproven loan signings. This on top of a wafer thin squad, which doesn't appear to have anybody who could fill the role effectively.Darlogramps wrote:There's nothing wrong with anything said about Trotman. Any criticism in this thread is perfectly valid. I don't think Trotman has been very good this season, his ability is a tad overrated and him leaving would have very little impact on us. But I suspect it won't happen.loan_star wrote:Trotman is one of our better players and although he hasnt been at his best this season I dont think theres any need for some of the comments above..
Darlo fans yet again sticking the boot in unnecessarily. Just like on the Tin Shed facebook page.
That's not sticking the boot, although I wish Trotman would do that a bit more.
I think some Darlo fans are way too sensitive to any criticism of players' ability.
Obviously if we sold him, the priority would be finding a new right back, and any leftover funds are available for other players in other positions. No reason why that wouldn't be the case in this hypothetical scenario. But like I say this is purely speculative and I don't think it'll happen.darlo_baron wrote: He's our only recognised right back, so there would be a clear impact, especially with our ability to bring in new players expected to be limited to unproven loan signings. This on top of a wafer thin squad, which doesn't appear to have anybody who could fill the role effectively.
Of course, any sale could provide funds to bring a player in but considering the manager's precarious position that could/should be used elsewhere.
He's inconsistent I will agree, but he has clear ability and has been excellent in several games this season. Certainly not the first player I would be highlighting as a let down this season.
I agree that on occasion he is defensively vulnerable. I would also say that Alan White's repeated claims that he's the best right back in the league are rather inaccurate.Darlogramps wrote:Obviously if we sold him, the priority would be finding a new right back, and any leftover funds are available for other players in other positions. No reason why that wouldn't be the case in this hypothetical scenario. But like I say this is purely speculative and I don't think it'll happen.darlo_baron wrote: He's our only recognised right back, so there would be a clear impact, especially with our ability to bring in new players expected to be limited to unproven loan signings. This on top of a wafer thin squad, which doesn't appear to have anybody who could fill the role effectively.
Of course, any sale could provide funds to bring a player in but considering the manager's precarious position that could/should be used elsewhere.
He's inconsistent I will agree, but he has clear ability and has been excellent in several games this season. Certainly not the first player I would be highlighting as a let down this season.
Look, I've not said he's a bad player. Just that I don't rate his contribution this season. I've been to most games and haven't seen him be "excellent" at all. His crossing ability has been poor of late, and he constantly seems to lose the ball going forward, while offering not a great deal defensively.
There are definitely worse players than him this season, I agree. But this thread is about Trotman, and I don't think he's been as wonderful as everyone says. Beyond running up and down the right wing a lot, I don't really see what he's offered this season.
Disagree. He consistently stands out every time I see him, and for me is our most reliable performer. He's clearly cut out to play at a level higher than this in the future (hence trials at Vardy academy), which is not to say he's necessarily at L1 level yet. His decision making is superb and he rarely gives the ball away, dribbles well and always offers an outlet. Work to be done on defensive side possibly.Darlogramps wrote:Obviously if we sold him, the priority would be finding a new right back, and any leftover funds are available for other players in other positions. No reason why that wouldn't be the case in this hypothetical scenario. But like I say this is purely speculative and I don't think it'll happen.darlo_baron wrote: He's our only recognised right back, so there would be a clear impact, especially with our ability to bring in new players expected to be limited to unproven loan signings. This on top of a wafer thin squad, which doesn't appear to have anybody who could fill the role effectively.
Of course, any sale could provide funds to bring a player in but considering the manager's precarious position that could/should be used elsewhere.
He's inconsistent I will agree, but he has clear ability and has been excellent in several games this season. Certainly not the first player I would be highlighting as a let down this season.
Look, I've not said he's a bad player. Just that I don't rate his contribution this season. I've been to most games and haven't seen him be "excellent" at all. His crossing ability has been poor of late, and he constantly seems to lose the ball going forward, while offering not a great deal defensively.
There are definitely worse players than him this season, I agree. But this thread is about Trotman, and I don't think he's been as wonderful as everyone says. Beyond running up and down the right wing a lot, I don't really see what he's offered this season.
My earlier comment was tongue in cheek.AndyPark wrote:Can never please some Darlo fans Robbo, some of them are utterly ridiculous with the s*** they come out with.loan_star wrote:Darlo fans yet again sticking the boot in unnecessarily. Just like on the Tin Shed facebook page.
This.sue_donym wrote:Disagree. He consistently stands out every time I see him, and for me is our most reliable performer. He's clearly cut out to play at a level higher than this in the future (hence trials at Vardy academy), which is not to say he's necessarily at L1 level yet. His decision making is superb and he rarely gives the ball away, dribbles well and always offers an outlet. Work to be done on defensive side possibly.Darlogramps wrote:Obviously if we sold him, the priority would be finding a new right back, and any leftover funds are available for other players in other positions. No reason why that wouldn't be the case in this hypothetical scenario. But like I say this is purely speculative and I don't think it'll happen.darlo_baron wrote: He's our only recognised right back, so there would be a clear impact, especially with our ability to bring in new players expected to be limited to unproven loan signings. This on top of a wafer thin squad, which doesn't appear to have anybody who could fill the role effectively.
Of course, any sale could provide funds to bring a player in but considering the manager's precarious position that could/should be used elsewhere.
He's inconsistent I will agree, but he has clear ability and has been excellent in several games this season. Certainly not the first player I would be highlighting as a let down this season.
Look, I've not said he's a bad player. Just that I don't rate his contribution this season. I've been to most games and haven't seen him be "excellent" at all. His crossing ability has been poor of late, and he constantly seems to lose the ball going forward, while offering not a great deal defensively.
There are definitely worse players than him this season, I agree. But this thread is about Trotman, and I don't think he's been as wonderful as everyone says. Beyond running up and down the right wing a lot, I don't really see what he's offered this season.
His departure would be a blow if we didn't get someone in of a similar calibre to replace him and I'd be very surprised if we did.
Darlofan97 wrote: This.
Trotman has been our player of the season so far, and is one of the best attacking full-backs in the league.
We have been shocking this season but he has been one of very few bright sparks.