Ritchie Towell

[Supermarket Sweeper]

Hello lads. I'm an Irish League fan and only started following Albion's results since Towell signed...to follow his progress mainly.

I will say I'm not a Dundalk fan but I'll let you know that Towell is absolutely class. In my opinion, the best talent the league has seen in years, including the likes of Shane Long and Seamus Coleman. Albion have definitely got a great player here.

Has anyone seen if Towell is getting any game time with the reserves and if so, has he done well?

 

[severnside gull]

Travelled with the first team to MKDons on Saturday although not in the match day 18 so seemingly close to being in the mix

 

[wallyback]

No. Whilst applauding his attitude in that interview, I don't want him anywhere near the bench during the run in. We have good, tried and tested midfield players like Sidwell and Crofts to fill that role, and if Bong regains his place at left back, Liam Rosenior is a class act in midfield too.

Richie Towell is an exciting prospect I readily agree, but he is far from the finished article, and aside from that outing at Hull in the FA Cup in a weakened team, hasn't played a single senior competitive game in England yet.

Crofts has gone to the Gills

 

[AZ Gull]

Has anyone seen if Towell is getting any game time with the reserves and if so, has he done well?

We no longer have a reserve side as such; it is now the U-21s (although a limited number of overage players can appear). In the time that Towell has been with us, he has made just two appearances in total; 90 minutes against Hull in the FA Cup on January 9 and 90 minutes against WBA for the U-21s on January 25.

 

[MattBackHome]

I'd have him above Sidwell tbh.

 

[Paddy B]

Crofts has gone to the Gills

He has now but not when that was posted. Towell must have been above Crofts in the pecking order and I have to say it seems Sidwell is a shadow of his former self.

I would like to see him on the bench for the run in as he would potentially offer a goal threat from midfield that we don't posses.

In a game we are drawing or losing that could make the difference

 

[BensGrandad]

Could he be the unknown ace in the pack to bring on unexpectedly?

 

[Supermarket Sweeper]

I would like to see him on the bench for the run in as he would potentially offer a goal threat from midfield that we don't posses.

In a game we are drawing or losing that could make the difference

I think that's a great point. Obviously we all know that football is about taking your chances, which anyone can miss a once off chance. But, Towell has a great ability to create chances and is absolutely brilliant at scoring from midfield. Having him as an option of the bench gives you an X-Factor that not many other players have.

 

[Brian Fantana]

I'd have him above Sidwell tbh.

Agreed.

REALLY not been impressed with what I've seen since Sidwell re-signed.

 

[BensGrandad]

I dont think Sidwell has been bad and has done the job I presume he was told to but we need a bit more in our final run in when needed.

 

[sir albion]

Shame we can't send sidwell back as he must be costing us a right wad

 

[BensGrandad]

Shame we can't send sidwell back as he must be costing us a right wad

Is that a problem for the supporters and if TB is prepared to pay it so be it.

 

[sir albion]

Is that a problem for the supporters and if TB is prepared to pay it so be it.

Maybe some would prefer he wasn't taken for a ride with his hard earned cash

 

[BensGrandad]

Maybe some would prefer he wasn't taken for a ride with his hard earned cash

I fail to see why this is an issue to a supporter.and surely you trust TB to determine whether he is value for money or not.

 

[Sheebo]

We never did find out where the random 'rumour/fact' that appeared here of him going on loan to Bristol Rovers came from - it was complete tosh obviously, but I still hope he may get a loan move - it's the next step for him. Not every player is signed for the immediate future & Towell may well end up being a good player for us...

 

[Bwian]

Agreed.

REALLY not been impressed with what I've seen since Sidwell re-signed.

Sadly, Sidwell is nowhere near the player he once was. He seems to slow us down when he comes on which was evident at MK on Saturday. Great guy to have around the squad though even if only for his experience and attitude.

 

[CP 0 3 BHA]

Sadly, Sidwell is nowhere near the player he once was. He seems to slow us down when he comes on which was evident at MK on Saturday. Great guy to have around the squad though even if only for his experience and attitude.

Very much this.

When teams push up on us we're really dangerous because we move the ball forward so quickly - the second goal at MK was another fine example, as were the other chances we squandered in that period. Once SS came on the forward momentum came to a grinding halt when he got the ball, meaning pressure built on us..

 

[The Rivet]

Towell will become a very good player for us if he keeps on the way he is. The door will open.