Jack Sparkes

[SEA Grecian]

I've seen Cadden a few times and he is a lovely player to watch; seems like a bit of a throwback - I suspect he could play higher than L2 in the right set-up.

I think quite a few of Forest Green's players could play at a higher level if they weren't being seduced by the high wages they are being paid.

 

[andrew p long]

So what now for Jack Sparkes? Things have turned down significantly since the end of January. Before then City were unbeaten in Jack's 5 previous games (4 starts,1 sub). Being picked regularly by Caldwell and City doing well.

Then both Mitchell arrived and also Jack got subbed on 26 minutes -v- Charlton. Mitchell has been great, especially yesterday. The subbing -v- Charlton came after Jack not defending well for one of their goals. His behaviour showed public frustration, whether at being subbed or his own performance.

Since then only one appearance and that as a late sub. Sometimes not even in the 18 when fit.

Out of contract in the summer. I think it would be a shame/waste if he left. Overall his defending may not be up to League One standard but how about a more forward role, such as one of the number 10s? His trickery and strong shooting may be worth a try there.

 

[fred binneys head]

Not got the pace for that role in my opinion.

 

[Billy The Fish]

So what now for Jack Sparkes? Things have turned down significantly since the end of January. Before then City were unbeaten in Jack's 5 previous games (4 starts,1 sub). Being picked regularly by Caldwell and City doing well.

Then both Mitchell arrived and also Jack got subbed on 26 minutes -v- Charlton. Mitchell has been great, especially yesterday. The subbing -v- Charlton came after Jack not defending well for one of their goals. His behaviour showed public frustration, whether at being subbed or his own performance.

Since then only one appearance and that as a late sub. Sometimes not even in the 18 when fit.

Out of contract in the summer. I think it would be a shame/waste if he left. Overall his defending may not be up to League One standard but how about a more forward role, such as one of the number 10s? His trickery and strong shooting may be worth a try there.

He's far too one footed to progress much further and I would imagine a career in Leagues 1 and 2 or Scotland are pretty much all he can hope for. I do also wonder how far Jake Caprice could have gone if he could play with both feet.

 

[Bridgy 81]

He's far too one footed to progress much further and I would imagine a career in Leagues 1 and 2 or Scotland are pretty much all he can hope for. I do also wonder how far Jake Caprice could have gone if he could play with both feet.

I’m not sure being predominantly one footed comes into it.
I don’t think Hartridge is especially good with his right pin or Sweeney, Cheick, Archie, Kite etc on their left one.

 

[Rosencrantz]

So what now for Jack Sparkes? Things have turned down significantly since the end of January. Before then City were unbeaten in Jack's 5 previous games (4 starts,1 sub). Being picked regularly by Caldwell and City doing well.

Then both Mitchell arrived and also Jack got subbed on 26 minutes -v- Charlton. Mitchell has been great, especially yesterday. The subbing -v- Charlton came after Jack not defending well for one of their goals. His behaviour showed public frustration, whether at being subbed or his own performance.

Since then only one appearance and that as a late sub. Sometimes not even in the 18 when fit.

Out of contract in the summer. I think it would be a shame/waste if he left. Overall his defending may not be up to League One standard but how about a more forward role, such as one of the number 10s? His trickery and strong shooting may be worth a try there.

I have been thinking the same, and did say that when Key was being tried in that role. I think Jack has the close technical ability and threat with that left foot around the penalty area to be considered. Pace doesn't come into as much in that position, see how well Archie did it against Cambridge, and also when you have a left foot capable of coming up with that goal against Harrogate when chopping inside from the left...

Jack did play as centre forward for the u18's and I think would be much more of a goal threat than others in our squad playing a more forward position. He has good strength and can attack the penalty area well in the air which is something we don't have at the moment. I think it could be worth an experiment.

 

[Colesman Ballz]

Sparkes has some great skills, whilst he may not have blistering pace, he possesses the trickery to create a yard or so of space to deliver a pin point cross. His last minute winner at home to Harrogate was sublime, leaving their right back sitting on his arse before bending the ball into the far corner using the outside of his foot. There are those on these boards who are far too critical of some of our "home grown" players. Collectively they have won us promotion to league 1, one can't expect that the vast majority will become Premiershi*e players, but many will go on to have long careers as professional footballers which is no mean feat in itself in a highly competitive industry. Personally I would rather have them in the team rather than some journeyman, and if or when they move on, the Club can benefit financially too !

 

[crocks]

I have been thinking the same, and did say that when Key was being tried in that role. I think Jack has the close technical ability and threat with that left foot around the penalty area to be considered. Pace doesn't come into as much in that position, see how well Archie did it against Cambridge, and also when you have a left foot capable of coming up with that goal against Harrogate when chopping inside from the left...

Jack did play as centre forward for the u18's and I think would be much more of a goal threat than others in our squad playing a more forward position. He has good strength and can attack the penalty area well in the air which is something we don't have at the moment. I think it could be worth an experiment.

Would be better option than Scott

 

[Grecian Max]

Caldwell has made his mind up, League 2 bound. I reckon FGR.

 

[Cowshed Grecian]

I reckon Yeovil