mavor1987
Junior
Posts: 704
EIHL Team: Fife Flyers
NHL Team: New Jersey Devil
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Post by mavor1987 on Aug 18, 2016 6:05:49 GMT
Chris Wands back in a flyers jersey for the upcoming season.
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watcher
Junior
Posts: 710
EIHL Team: Fife Flyers
NHL Team: Vancouver Canucks
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Post by watcher on Aug 18, 2016 6:45:46 GMT
Sorry Chris - but why?
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regdunlop
Rookie
100 bucks of my own money to the first of my men who really nails that creep!
Posts: 115
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Post by regdunlop on Aug 18, 2016 7:14:40 GMT
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Post by jambitink on Aug 18, 2016 8:04:40 GMT
Not harsh at all. Why is he back? What can he possibly add to the team? Wands would be good company for Scoon when talking about worst players ever to play in the EIHL.
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Post by joestoyanovich on Aug 18, 2016 8:06:03 GMT
Too true Reg, the nonsense on this forum about our own local players is just embarrassing at times, Why Watcher why? Wandsy, and the other local boys on the team, have shown tremendous commitment and loyalty to the Flyers over the years, something that should be applauded not ridiculed or put down. I say welcome back Chris, I hope for all of your efforts this season, and seasons past, that you get your chance on the ice. I've said it many times before that our local lads are the Flyers, save your criticisms for the fly by night imports who along with the coach are the ones who will define the success of the team each season.
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Post by waterboy on Aug 18, 2016 9:25:14 GMT
Im ok with Wandsy being back as a squad member/7th defenceman. He will cover for injuries and suspensions no problem and can easily play 4-6 mins every night if required. We know what he is and what he brings. I hope we only bring Gunny and Tommy back and the rest are moved on retired. Fill the gaps with a few young guys to sit on the bench.
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ronniemac
Pro
Posts: 1,520
NHL Team: Chicago Blackhawks
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Post by ronniemac on Aug 18, 2016 10:41:18 GMT
Sorry Chris - but why?
Ridiculous comment in my opinion.
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Post by thebear on Aug 18, 2016 13:23:49 GMT
Look everyone knows our usual Brits are not of superior standard in this league but theres an auld Scottish saying about you can only P*$h with the C@c£ youve got, was never in any doubt about our Brit returnee's love them or hate them, we gotta give them our support
Welcome back Wando, hope you score another Worldy this season!
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regdunlop
Rookie
100 bucks of my own money to the first of my men who really nails that creep!
Posts: 115
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Post by regdunlop on Aug 18, 2016 14:15:57 GMT
I've said a few times on Here that I'm no keen on slating players on here or anywhere else, brits or otherwise. It doesn't mean I don't have opinions or think they all play well all the time. I just think it affects the team more than we know.
In the case of our local lads, I think Tommy and gunny have improved quite a bit and can log useful minutes in this league. Wando, Jamie Wilson and scoony haven't appeared to progress because they, to my mind, are lacking in confidence at this level. Not so long ago Jaimie Wilson was captain of this team. Getting ripped up and down on this forum and elsewhere isn't likely to help either. If I was gonna say one thing about wando it would be that I wish he would use his physical attributes a bit more, but he doesn't seem that kind of lad.
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Post by tackleberry on Aug 18, 2016 15:28:08 GMT
I've said a few times on Here that I'm no keen on slating players on here or anywhere else, brits or otherwise. It doesn't mean I don't have opinions or think they all play well all the time. I just think it affects the team more than we know. In the case of our local lads, I think Tommy and gunny have improved quite a bit and can log useful minutes in this league. Wando, Jamie Wilson and scoony haven't appeared to progress because they, to my mind, are lacking in confidence at this level. Not so long ago Jaimie Wilson was captain of this team. Getting ripped up and down on this forum and elsewhere isn't likely to help either. If I was gonna say one thing about wando it would be that I wish he would use his physical attributes a bit more, but he doesn't seem that kind of lad. I don't think it's a confidence issue, the truth is they just aren't good enough at this level IMO. Trouble is, they will look even more out of their depth this season as the import quota has risen again. This is by no means a dig at these players, in fact I commend them for their commitment to the Flyers over the years.
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Post by silkypaws on Aug 18, 2016 15:30:29 GMT
Should be ashamed of yourself
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Post by colinmcalpine on Aug 18, 2016 20:44:57 GMT
I’m glad my boy has moved on and doesnt have to put up with this ****
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watcher
Junior
Posts: 710
EIHL Team: Fife Flyers
NHL Team: Vancouver Canucks
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Post by watcher on Aug 18, 2016 22:39:47 GMT
I have absolutely nothing against Chris or any of the other home players in our squad. In my opinion they have punched above their weight in our time back in the Elite League. They have played with one arm tied behind their backs as they are expected to come on to the ice and get to the pace of the game after sitting freezing their bums off on the bench for most of the game. They are in a no-win situation. Todd's comment on Chris in his interview in the FFP says he is "good in the room". He mentions nothing of the qualities he brings to the ice and can hardly give Chris confidence that he feels he will get much ice time. We are going three lines which will give very little chance of ice time for most of the home players. Hence my comment.
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Post by amazepux on Aug 20, 2016 12:49:40 GMT
Welcome back Christopher
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Post by johndabomb on Feb 26, 2017 23:21:59 GMT
Thought I would resurrect this thread given Wando's current run of form which has been excellent.
After the Coventry game earlier in the season which we went in to with only two import D men alongside Wands and Muir he hasn't looked back and continues to look as steady as anyone (or more so) at the back whilst pitching in with a couple points. I still reckon he could be logging more minutes based on current form but that's hardly his fault.
Well done Wando.
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