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Re: Guy Branston?

by eastyorksgull » 13 May 2011, 18:17

Trojan 67 wrote:
Indeed, Twitch was an apprentice in the late 60's and played on through to the early 80's. :clap: thanx for that info trojan happy days then in the mini stand :lol:

When people mention "Hilly", I remember "Twitch", who after long service with TUFC earned himself a testimonial match. :clap:

Re: Guy Branston?

by Boom Boom » 13 May 2011, 09:56

I don't watch a lot of Torquay games due to the fact I have football myself saturdays & work late weeknights, aswell as living 80miles away from Plainmoor - but the 6 or 7 games I have seen Branston has been outstanding.

Despite the comical slip-ups from time to time he always makes up for it with commanding displays from the back & I hope he gets signed up ASAP. Can't believe reading some of the Burton comments about him when he first signed for us though!

Re: Guy Branston?

by Bigman » 13 May 2011, 09:19

I would echo the comments that he brings more to the team (and the club) than what he does with his head and feet. He is committed, a leader, and by all accounts a nice guy, which gives the club a nicer image.

On the pitch, he isn't great in possession (though improving in my opinion), but his job should not be to play the ball out of defence. His number one job is stopping the opposition scoring and getting the ball away from our goal, which he does very well, and is a vital role in our team.

If Arsenal had a Guy Branston they'd have won the league!

Re: Guy Branston?

by AlexGulls » 12 May 2011, 22:27

Agree with the above. I think occasionally Branstons played some decent balls! As others have said he has his faults but generally he's excellent at what he's does.

Re: Guy Branston?

by Fletch » 12 May 2011, 22:17

HRG wrote:I think you have high expectations of league two defenders. Branston does what he has to do and does it well.
My thoughts exactly. Im hard pressed to think of any centre backs ive seen this season that look comfortable on the ball and use it well.

Re: Guy Branston?

by HRG » 12 May 2011, 21:46

JamieE wrote:If Branston was cultured on the ball, he wouldn't be in League 2. Players at this level have their faults. He's fantastic at what he does.
:-D Exactly what I think but put much better.

Re: Guy Branston?

by JamieE » 12 May 2011, 21:44

If Branston was cultured on the ball, he wouldn't be in League 2. Players at this level have their faults. He's fantastic at what he does.

Re: Guy Branston?

by Trojan 67 » 12 May 2011, 21:21

eastyorksgull wrote: vaguely remember trojan,i maybe wrong was ian twitchen in the team at that time

Indeed, Twitch was an apprentice in the late 60's and played on through to the early 80's. :clap:

When people mention "Hilly", I remember "Twitch", who after long service with TUFC earned himself a testimonial match. :clap:

Re: Guy Branston?

by HRG » 12 May 2011, 21:09

But you were asking for reasons as to why he was voted for player of the season. He was voted for as part of a League Two team and as a League Two player has done what was asked of him.
If we got to League One I'd still give him a year. Just as Sills and Hargreaves were given the chance to step up, so should he be, and I have always felt that Branston's benefits are not restricted to the pitch.

Re: Guy Branston?

by Smithys » 12 May 2011, 20:48

If we were to achieve Promotion, League 1 strikers would have a field day running at him, and I dont believe expecting passable ability with at least one foot is to higher an expectation.

Re: Guy Branston?

by happytorq » 12 May 2011, 20:39

I won't hear a word said against him.

I won't!

la la la la la I am not hearing you la la la I have my fingers in my ears la la la can't hear you.

Yes, he can be...agricultural but he's more than just a defender, he's a talisman, and as much of leader on the pitch as is Mansell

Re: Guy Branston?

by HRG » 12 May 2011, 20:37

I think you have high expectations of league two defenders. Branston does what he has to do and does it well.

Re: Guy Branston?

by Smithys » 12 May 2011, 20:26

I just believe that a league 2 center back should be able to use his feet and deal with strikers far more comfortbaly than Branston can, we need him in the team, but when I told my friend, a Bury fan, and another, a Vale fan, they were quite amused, League 2 has come on since 1976, and being able to play FOOTball with the feet is far more important, I feel he'd struggle in League 1.

Re: Guy Branston?

by eastyorksgull » 12 May 2011, 19:53

Trojan 67 wrote:Anyone on here remember Duncan Forbes ?

An uncompromising old fashioned centre half and fixture in the Norwich City defence who came to Torquay United on loan during the 1976-77 season.

Like Guy Branston, not pretty to watch, always liable for a booking/sending off and last, but not least, an effective player who won the ball and cleared the danger.

After his loan period, Dunc went back to Norwich, won his place back, and continued to dump both ball and player into touch. :clap:

Guy Branston reminds me of Dunc. Every successful team needs one. :nod:
vaguely remember trojan,i maybe wrong was ian twitchen in the team at that time

Re: Guy Branston?

by Trojan 67 » 12 May 2011, 19:08

Anyone on here remember Duncan Forbes ?

An uncompromising old fashioned centre half and fixture in the Norwich City defence who came to Torquay United on loan during the 1976-77 season.

Like Guy Branston, not pretty to watch, always liable for a booking/sending off and last, but not least, an effective player who won the ball and cleared the danger.

After his loan period, Dunc went back to Norwich, won his place back, and continued to dump both ball and player into touch. :clap:

Guy Branston reminds me of Dunc. Every successful team needs one. :nod:

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