York City striker Jamie Reed up for sale (From York Press)

daveymcgurk wrote:
reedy is one of the best poachers to play for york since the likes of paul barnes,andy bishop etc.
if mr mills played to our strenghths 442
then im more than sure we wouldnt be so desperate for a hitman!
like ive said before ive felt sorry for reedy getting messed about because he doesnt fall into mills`s plans,
where ever reedy ends up im 110% that he will bag 20+ goals without trying!
all the best jamie please show mr mills he was wrong to let you go!.

daveymcgurk wrote:
grimsby were interested before they signed ross hannah.
my gut feeling is a return to wrexham where in my opinion he is the final piece of the jigsaw!
anyone know if we have any sell on clauses for wooly and boucaud?

EcclesMustScore wrote:
For the past year and a half I've been scratching my head and wondering what it is that others see in Jamie Reed that i have missed. In that time I've not seen anything from him that would mean he merits a place in the starting line up. When he has been given opportunies he has contributed little. I agree that off loading a striker at a time when we are particularly short in that department is concerning, however, my feeling is that, whether he starts or comes off the bench, Jamie Reed offers us little.

TerryYork wrote:
We're short of strikers and we'd sooner bring on a defender when losing at home than Reed.

What has he done to upset Mills so much?

We won't win games with Jason Walker left on his own up front.

van the man wrote:

TerryYork wrote:
We're short of strikers and we'd sooner bring on a defender when losing at home than Reed.

What has he done to upset Mills so much?

We won't win games with Jason Walker left on his own up front.

I dont class Walker as a striker, his scoring record this season is really poor, if Reed would have played the amount of games Walker has, he would be one of the top scorers in this league by now, Mills is a tactical retard,with a massive ego, who"s got lucky up to now, there"s only one way we are going with his odd decisions, and its certainly not up.

EcclesMustScore wrote:
For the past year and a half I've been scratching my head and wondering what it is that others see in Jamie Reed that i have missed. In that time I've not seen anything from him that would mean he merits a place in the starting line up. When he has been given opportunies he has contributed little. I agree that off loading a striker at a time when we are particularly short in that department is concerning, however, my feeling is that, whether he starts or comes off the bench, Jamie Reed offers us little.

lord_love_rocket wrote:

YorkCityLuke wrote:

van the man wrote:

TerryYork wrote:
We're short of strikers and we'd sooner bring on a defender when losing at home than Reed.

What has he done to upset Mills so much?

We won't win games with Jason Walker left on his own up front.

I dont class Walker as a striker, his scoring record this season is really poor, if Reed would have played the amount of games Walker has, he would be one of the top scorers in this league by now, Mills is a tactical retard,with a massive ego, who"s got lucky up to now, there"s only one way we are going with his odd decisions, and its certainly not up.

That is the thickest opinion ever posted on the Press. Jog on.

Shut up Luke you stupid little geek

YorkCityLuke wrote:

lord_love_rocket wrote:

YorkCityLuke wrote:

van the man wrote:

TerryYork wrote:
We're short of strikers and we'd sooner bring on a defender when losing at home than Reed.

What has he done to upset Mills so much?

We won't win games with Jason Walker left on his own up front.

I dont class Walker as a striker, his scoring record this season is really poor, if Reed would have played the amount of games Walker has, he would be one of the top scorers in this league by now, Mills is a tactical retard,with a massive ego, who"s got lucky up to now, there"s only one way we are going with his odd decisions, and its certainly not up.

That is the thickest opinion ever posted on the Press. Jog on.

Shut up Luke you stupid little geek

I'd rather not you sad freak. Mills is the best manager we've had for years, and cretins like you will drive him away. If only we could rid our club of you and your ilk, everyone would have a better time. Have fun secretly supporting Leeds and posting under different usernames (yes, it's that obvious), moron.

EcclesMustScore wrote:
For the past year and a half I've been scratching my head and wondering what it is that others see in Jamie Reed that i have missed. In that time I've not seen anything from him that would mean he merits a place in the starting line up. When he has been given opportunies he has contributed little. I agree that off loading a striker at a time when we are particularly short in that department is concerning, however, my feeling is that, whether he starts or comes off the bench, Jamie Reed offers us little.

lord_love_rocket wrote:

EcclesMustScore wrote: For the past year and a half I've been scratching my head and wondering what it is that others see in Jamie Reed that i have missed. In that time I've not seen anything from him that would mean he merits a place in the starting line up. When he has been given opportunies he has contributed little. I agree that off loading a striker at a time when we are particularly short in that department is concerning, however, my feeling is that, whether he starts or comes off the bench, Jamie Reed offers us little.

Agree 100%

EcclesMustScore wrote:
For the past year and a half I've been scratching my head and wondering what it is that others see in Jamie Reed that i have missed. In that time I've not seen anything from him that would mean he merits a place in the starting line up. When he has been given opportunies he has contributed little. I agree that off loading a striker at a time when we are particularly short in that department is concerning, however, my feeling is that, whether he starts or comes off the bench, Jamie Reed offers us little.

Phil, Leeds wrote:
He's never been given a chance in League 2 because he doesn't fit in to Mills' formation and Walker will always play ahead of him regardless. He's the sort of striker Mills doesn't go for i.e. a prolific natural instinctive goalscorer. Good luck Jamie wherever you go, playing in a 442 you'll bang in a goal every 2 games.
Let's keep Jamie and sell on Walker who's a decent Conference player but not up to League 2.

lord_love_rocket wrote:
But why isn't he fit enough? He could look to lose weight, improve his pace and stamina, he obviously doesn't look after himself in the correct way, he's only 25 it shouldn't take that much effort

nomadic85 wrote:

lord_love_rocket wrote:
But why isn't he fit enough? He could look to lose weight, improve his pace and stamina, he obviously doesn't look after himself in the correct way, he's only 25 it shouldn't take that much effort

he is fit enough, you just dont get that match fitness/sharpness without playing matches. He ran his arse off for 90 minutes at Port Vale and rescued a point for us with an assist and a goal both late on. He's also a Personal Trainer I believe so there's nothing wrong with his fitness. When the players at roko he is one of not many that is working out and not sat drinking coffee!

redwhiteblue wrote:
Agree with the sale - Reed when given the chance offers very little. The manager sees him in training, in games behind closed doors and has to base his team selection on what he sees. From the team selections his observations and Reeds efforts it's not what is required to gain selection. Watched the game against Northallerton - Reed had one shot from 35 yards, very little effort or contribution from the stricker - certainly not enough to warrant a start on Saturday. If he's the same in training you can see why he's not selected. If he had bagged a couple of goals, stood out, a memorable performance I'd be the first to say well done, worth a shot on Saturday. Reece Kelly showed his sharpness and had people in the stand talking about a possible start in the first team. Mr Reed I wish you all the very best for the future but you need to get fit and give 100% effort to the cause.

nomadic85 wrote:

lord_love_rocket wrote:
But why isn't he fit enough? He could look to lose weight, improve his pace and stamina, he obviously doesn't look after himself in the correct way, he's only 25 it shouldn't take that much effort

he is fit enough, you just dont get that match fitness/sharpness without playing matches. He ran his arse off for 90 minutes at Port Vale and rescued a point for us with an assist and a goal both late on. He's also a Personal Trainer I believe so there's nothing wrong with his fitness. When the players at roko he is one of not many that is working out and not sat drinking coffee!

lord_love_rocket wrote:

nomadic85 wrote:

lord_love_rocket wrote:
But why isn't he fit enough? He could look to lose weight, improve his pace and stamina, he obviously doesn't look after himself in the correct way, he's only 25 it shouldn't take that much effort

he is fit enough, you just dont get that match fitness/sharpness without playing matches. He ran his arse off for 90 minutes at Port Vale and rescued a point for us with an assist and a goal both late on. He's also a Personal Trainer I believe so there's nothing wrong with his fitness. When the players at roko he is one of not many that is working out and not sat drinking coffee!

I'm sure he's in there lifting weights etc, but running and more running is what that boy needs, and to pay attention to his diet, I can tell he doesnt eat well just by looking at him

Yorkess wrote:

lord_love_rocket wrote:

nomadic85 wrote:

lord_love_rocket wrote:
But why isn't he fit enough? He could look to lose weight, improve his pace and stamina, he obviously doesn't look after himself in the correct way, he's only 25 it shouldn't take that much effort

he is fit enough, you just dont get that match fitness/sharpness without playing matches. He ran his arse off for 90 minutes at Port Vale and rescued a point for us with an assist and a goal both late on. He's also a Personal Trainer I believe so there's nothing wrong with his fitness. When the players at roko he is one of not many that is working out and not sat drinking coffee!

I'm sure he's in there lifting weights etc, but running and more running is what that boy needs, and to pay attention to his diet, I can tell he doesnt eat well just by looking at him

Do you live in his house or something? The most ridiculous comment ever! The guy is fit, he needs to be match fit, sharpness etc only comes from playing more than 1 half of a game once in a blue moon.

He is a far better finisher than Walker ever will be, a natural goslscorer who I'd rather see playing down the middle than Walker any day. Walker is lazy. Get one good half out of him then he starts sticking his backside out instead of jumping for balls etc.

He would make it in Lg 2 given half the chance. You never forget how to score goals. A proper goslscorer can do that at any level. The simple fact is Mills bought him despite knowing how he plays and how Mills wants to play and he's messed Reed about since. He will come back and punish us.

lord_love_rocket wrote:

Yorkess wrote:

lord_love_rocket wrote:

nomadic85 wrote:

lord_love_rocket wrote:
But why isn't he fit enough? He could look to lose weight, improve his pace and stamina, he obviously doesn't look after himself in the correct way, he's only 25 it shouldn't take that much effort

he is fit enough, you just dont get that match fitness/sharpness without playing matches. He ran his arse off for 90 minutes at Port Vale and rescued a point for us with an assist and a goal both late on. He's also a Personal Trainer I believe so there's nothing wrong with his fitness. When the players at roko he is one of not many that is working out and not sat drinking coffee!

I'm sure he's in there lifting weights etc, but running and more running is what that boy needs, and to pay attention to his diet, I can tell he doesnt eat well just by looking at him

Do you live in his house or something? The most ridiculous comment ever! The guy is fit, he needs to be match fit, sharpness etc only comes from playing more than 1 half of a game once in a blue moon.

He is a far better finisher than Walker ever will be, a natural goslscorer who I'd rather see playing down the middle than Walker any day. Walker is lazy. Get one good half out of him then he starts sticking his backside out instead of jumping for balls etc.

He would make it in Lg 2 given half the chance. You never forget how to score goals. A proper goslscorer can do that at any level. The simple fact is Mills bought him despite knowing how he plays and how Mills wants to play and he's messed Reed about since. He will come back and punish us.

Hi Jamie

Yorkess wrote:
Oh look casual sexism at its finest. I'm sure you'll trot out next that Women have no place in football or know nothing about the game. Go on, we are all waiting.

YorkCityLuke wrote:

Yorkess wrote:
Oh look casual sexism at its finest. I'm sure you'll trot out next that Women have no place in football or know nothing about the game. Go on, we are all waiting.

The guy calls himself 'lord love rocket' (a clear attempt at over-compensation...

) and knows nothing at all about football - try not to worry about the moronic things he says.

lord_love_rocket wrote:

YorkCityLuke wrote:

Yorkess wrote: Oh look casual sexism at its finest. I'm sure you'll trot out next that Women have no place in football or know nothing about the game. Go on, we are all waiting.

The guy calls himself 'lord love rocket' (a clear attempt at over-compensation... ) and knows nothing at all about football - try not to worry about the moronic things he says.

Lunch time at school is it Luke?

lord_love_rocket wrote:
That's right Tug but Luke is only about 14

Yorkalltheway1 wrote:
He's certainly going to be tested mills as I don't think he's brought in one good player since we came back into the league. I think he's a good manager but he's still learning a lot about league football. He read knew the conference well enough to get us owt! But will he learn the League enough in time to get us places!

bartsimmo wrote:
DISGRACE!!!!

Cnt blame jamie at all for wanting out. He is majorly underused and not given a decent deserved run when other strikers are not scoring week after week yes Jason you know I am talking about you mostly!

Mills hasnt the wide players but has two fit (ish) strikers in Reed and Walker so 442 is the obvious way ahead especially as no consistency has ever been found this season with 433.
with his 433 he needs 5 or 6 attacking players. 442 needs two strikers one of which when played always knows where the goal is so what shall we do.... oh yes let the only real constant goal threat we have to go.

Good luck Jamie you deserve a team tht will regularly play them where you can reward them week in week out. I for one hoped you would stay but can totally understand why you want to go!

I hope you get a league two teamand score week in and week out! As long as you dont relegate us because i feel we are going to start sliping that way with Mills at the helm.

Further more if the club wants to save money get rid of Lyttle as he is supposed to be a xdefensicve coach and our defence has been shocking this season. Oh yes and that was Mills not wanting to play an unfit McGurk despite playing an unfit Kerr!

daveymcgurk wrote:
hearing on various forums that two of the trialists are damien reeves and duncan watmore!
due to play in the game vs sunderland next week.

MouseHouse wrote:
Millwall are in for Watmore.

daveymcgurk wrote:
hearing on various forums that two of the trialists are damien reeves and duncan watmore! due to play in the game vs sunderland next week.

brahma wrote:

daveymcgurk wrote:
hearing on various forums that two of the trialists are damien reeves and duncan watmore!
due to play in the game vs sunderland next week.

That would be a suprise for two reasons if no other. 1) they're both contracted to Altrincham until the summer, so they'd cost us. 2) I cannot see us bringing in players that are currently playing p/t two divs below us.

Phil, Leeds wrote:

brahma wrote:

daveymcgurk wrote:
hearing on various forums that two of the trialists are damien reeves and duncan watmore!
due to play in the game vs sunderland next week.

That would be a suprise for two reasons if no other. 1) they're both contracted to Altrincham until the summer, so they'd cost us. 2) I cannot see us bringing in players that are currently playing p/t two divs below us.

Don't know about Whatmore but Reeves best days are way back in the past. What's the betting that whoever we get will be less of a goal threat than Jamie Reed?
Agree with others that it's time to off load some of the dead wood but who's gonna want them so we're stuck until their contracts are up which in turn limits who we can bring in. At least McReady's nearly ready to come in and he's got quality. Also, Kelly, Platt and Allan are all promising youngsters for the future.

bartsimmo wrote:
DISGRACE!!!!

Cnt blame jamie at all for wanting out. He is majorly underused and not given a decent deserved run when other strikers are not scoring week after week yes Jason you know I am talking about you mostly!

Mills hasnt the wide players but has two fit (ish) strikers in Reed and Walker so 442 is the obvious way ahead especially as no consistency has ever been found this season with 433.
with his 433 he needs 5 or 6 attacking players. 442 needs two strikers one of which when played always knows where the goal is so what shall we do.... oh yes let the only real constant goal threat we have to go.

Good luck Jamie you deserve a team tht will regularly play them where you can reward them week in week out. I for one hoped you would stay but can totally understand why you want to go!

I hope you get a league two teamand score week in and week out! As long as you dont relegate us because i feel we are going to start sliping that way with Mills at the helm.

Further more if the club wants to save money get rid of Lyttle as he is supposed to be a xdefensicve coach and our defence has been shocking this season. Oh yes and that was Mills not wanting to play an unfit McGurk despite playing an unfit Kerr!

brahma wrote:

MouseHouse wrote:
Millwall are in for Watmore.

No they're not. They just signed Woolford.

YorkCityLuke wrote:

van the man wrote:

TerryYork wrote:
We're short of strikers and we'd sooner bring on a defender when losing at home than Reed.

What has he done to upset Mills so much?

We won't win games with Jason Walker left on his own up front.

I dont class Walker as a striker, his scoring record this season is really poor, if Reed would have played the amount of games Walker has, he would be one of the top scorers in this league by now, Mills is a tactical retard,with a massive ego, who"s got lucky up to now, there"s only one way we are going with his odd decisions, and its certainly not up.

That is the thickest opinion ever posted on the Press. Jog on.

THETELLEROFTALES wrote:
This news has certainly received an amazing response.

Reeds stats speak for themselves.

He is a goal poacher and certainly not what you might call a team player.

Goal poachers are PRICELESS at any level of football.

You don't get points for great saves or fluid passing movement, you get points for sticking the ball in the back of the net and guess what?

That's what Reed does.

Mills biggest mistake so far. Which doesnt make him a bad manager, just human like the rest of us!.

THETELLEROFTALES wrote:
This news has certainly received an amazing response.

Reeds stats speak for themselves.

He is a goal poacher and certainly not what you might call a team player.

Goal poachers are PRICELESS at any level of football.

You don't get points for great saves or fluid passing movement, you get points for sticking the ball in the back of the net and guess what?

That's what Reed does.

Mills biggest mistake so far. Which doesnt make him a bad manager, just human like the rest of us!.

THETELLEROFTALES wrote:
Ihav to agree Bill Bailey, though you are shoing you age a it.
Yes, Jimm Greaves was a great poacher, Alan Clarke at Leeds, Francis Lee at Man City and Ian Rush at Liverpool were all up there with the best of them.

One thing they all had in common...they did bugger all in a match except score goals...

Reed is in that mould...and as I have said, players like this are PRICELESS.

York should appreciate what they have, don't be critical because of his seeming lack of effort to link with the team or 'bring others into play' just appreciate the art of goal poacher.
It may be old fashioned but it wins prizes.