Jephcott called up for Wales U21

[EyeOpener]

Mickey Evans wasn't a prolific striker either but did what was needed and put himself about, in that sense I can see jephers in him.
Mickey was in primary and secondary school the fastest around, breaking records for fun and his brother followed in his tracks but didn't make the pro levels.
No one bemoaned Evans for in the end being over weight and cumbersome, a cup game on TV though had a commentator stating they knew who was eating all the pasties!
I say give luke a break, he plays to the best of his abilities and scores fairly regularly for us, the same as Evans did, and the latter became an Argyle legend...much the same could happen to luke.

I dont see any similarities between Evans and Jephcott. The ball used to stick to Evans when played up to him and he would be able to retain possession, it's not the same with Jephcott. In this area, its very hit and miss with Jephcott.

Also, Evans could leap and head a ball whereas Jephcott can barely get off the ground and only heads it if its played directly to his head. Evans used to attack the ball and try to get something on it, Jephcott will do nothing of the sort e.g. the goal for Wales U21 yesterday.

Finally, Evans did have a bit of pace albeit just over a short distance. Jephcott is so one paced its amazing that he's playing up front. There were a few times last season where he was outpaced by defenders when he had a yard or two on them. I remember a couple of times when he found himself with a clear run at goal but was some way out. He tried to take the ball on but eventually had to take a long range shot because he could hear he was being closed down. If Hardie had been in that position he would have been able to take it on and face up the keeper much like he did at Salford a few seasons back.

The only similarities I can see between the two of them is that they both have two arms/legs/ears eyes etc and can kick a ball.

 

[DartPilgrim]

I dont see any similarities between Evans and Jephcott. The ball used to stick to Evans when played up to him and he would be able to retain possession, it's not the same with Jephcott. In this area, its very hit and miss with Jephcott.

Also, Evans could leap and head a ball whereas Jephcott can barely get off the ground and only heads it if its played directly to his head. Evans used to attack the ball and try to get something on it, Jephcott will do nothing of the sort e.g. the goal for Wales U21 yesterday.

Finally, Evans did have a bit of pace albeit just over a short distance. Jephcott is so one paced its amazing that he's playing up front. There were a few times last season where he was outpaced by defenders when he had a yard or two on them. I remember a couple of times when he found himself with a clear run at goal but was some way out. He tried to take the ball on but eventually had to take a long range shot because he could hear he was being closed down. If Hardie had been in that position he would have been able to take it on and face up the keeper much like he did at Salford a few seasons back.

The only similarities I can see between the two of them is that they both have two arms/legs/ears eyes etc and can kick a ball.

Wow , that's some analysis , like a 2 year old with a crayon doing algebra ( sorry 2 year olds )

 

[Lancastergreen]

Well

I dont see any similarities between Evans and Jephcott. The ball used to stick to Evans when played up to him and he would be able to retain possession, it's not the same with Jephcott. In this area, its very hit and miss with Jephcott.

Also, Evans could leap and head a ball whereas Jephcott can barely get off the ground and only heads it if its played directly to his head. Evans used to attack the ball and try to get something on it, Jephcott will do nothing of the sort e.g. the goal for Wales U21 yesterday.

Finally, Evans did have a bit of pace albeit just over a short distance. Jephcott is so one paced its amazing that he's playing up front. There were a few times last season where he was outpaced by defenders when he had a yard or two on them. I remember a couple of times when he found himself with a clear run at goal but was some way out. He tried to take the ball on but eventually had to take a long range shot because he could hear he was being closed down. If Hardie had been in that position he would have been able to take it on and face up the keeper much like he did at Salford a few seasons back.

The only similarities I can see between the two of them is that they both have two arms/legs/ears eyes etc and can kick a ball.

Having known trigger for almost 25 years before he become (plymouth) famous, I can assure you he could run much more than short distances and was too fast for anyone in Devon for his age groups!
As for jephcot well he may not be a trigger but he's still a professional footballer and can do things we can only dream of doing, why not cut him some slack?

 

[EyeOpener]

Well

Having known trigger for almost 25 years before he become (plymouth) famous, I can assure you he could run much more than short distances and was too fast for anyone in Devon for his age groups!
As for jephcot well he may not be a trigger but he's still a professional footballer and can do things we can only dream of doing, why not cut him some slack?

Ah...maybe thats where you're going wrong. I'm comparing him to other professional footballers and not myself.

Jephcott is a dream to defend against when he has his back to goal. Defenders know he will lose the ball a lot and they also know that if he does manage to turn them then he isn't going to get anywhere far

 

[EyeOpener]

Wow , that's some analysis , like a 2 year old with a crayon doing algebra ( sorry 2 year olds )

I'll take that...not sure many can say they were attempting algebra as a two year old

 

[Tugboat]

Jephcott is average. He had a purple patch that made him stand out but he’s not a prolific striker.

He would suit a League 2 team and will flutter in and around L1 at times but he’s easily replaceable for me.

 

[Balham Green]

Wow , that's some analysis , like a 2 year old with a crayon doing algebra ( sorry 2 year olds )

Seems a reasonable analysis myself. You going to add anything to the debate or just be obnoxious.

 

[Balham Green]

Mickey Evans wasn't a prolific striker either but did what was needed and put himself about, in that sense I can see jephers in him.
Mickey was in primary and secondary school the fastest around, breaking records for fun and his brother followed in his tracks but didn't make the pro levels.
No one bemoaned Evans for in the end being over weight and cumbersome, a cup game on TV though had a commentator stating they knew who was eating all the pasties!
I say give luke a break, he plays to the best of his abilities and scores fairly regularly for us, the same as Evans did, and the latter became an Argyle legend...much the same could happen to luke.

So you appear to be saying that one of the main similarities between the two is that they are both not 'prolific scorers'? And both 'put themselves about'!

 

[DartPilgrim]

Seems a reasonable analysis myself. You going to add anything to the debate or just be obnoxious.

No , will leave " obnoxious " to you , you're much better at it than I am .

 

[jerryatricjanner]

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Having known trigger for almost 25 years before he become (plymouth) famous, I can assure you he could run much more than short distances and was too fast for anyone in Devon for his age groups!
As for jephcot well he may not be a trigger but he's still a professional footballer and can do things we can only dream of doing, why not cut him some slack?

I do remember soon after Evans made the team, probably about 18/19yrs old he raced half the length of the pitch outpacing the chasing defenders to score with aplomb in the Devonport End. No idea who it was against now but it was in the second tier. He was certainly no slouch first time around. By the time he had rejoined us from Rovers he had put on a bit of timber and lost a little pace but adapted his game accordingly.
Ref Jephcott, I agree with you, he's 22 years old for goodness sake and people can't wait to denigrate him at every opportunity. How many 22 year old forwards have the goals and games under their belt that Jephcott has? I really hope he goes on to prove some of the doubters wrong.

 

[Balham Green]

No , will leave " obnoxious " to you , you're much better at it than I am .

So you have nothing to add.

 

[DartPilgrim]

So you have nothing to add.

Thick skinned as well as being obnoxious and a hypocrite , way to go Balham , that's some skill set you possess, it's no surprise that you're so popular 👏

 

[Balham Green]

Thick skinned as well as being obnoxious and a hypocrite , way to go Balham , that's some skill set you possess, it's no surprise that you're so popular 👏

Thanks for your meaningful contributions. Very insightful. When I disagree I try to at least form some kind of reason why whereas you are clearly incapable of doing so.

 

[DartPilgrim]

Thanks for your meaningful contributions. Very insightful. When I disagree I try to at least form some kind of reason why whereas you are clearly incapable of doing so.

 

[JannerinCardiff]

I think Jephcotts goals to mins ratio is massively better than Micky Evans’.

Totally different types of player for me, so not sure why the direct comparison myself.