Alan Judge

[youngirish]

Judge looked good when he first burst onto the scene with Plymouth a few seasons ago so I was surprised to see him drop a division with Notts County. He must be doing well there if there's any truth in this:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-transfer-news-reading-plot-1281686

[Crosby87]

POSH will be the judge of that.

[theworm2345]

Judge looked good when he first burst onto the scene with Plymouth a few seasons ago so I was surprised to see him drop a division with Notts County. He must be doing well there if there's any truth in this:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-transfer-news-reading-plot-1281686
I've seen him play a few times, he's a very solid player. Definitely at least capable of playing in the Championship.

[Olé Olé]

I saw that Jobi McAnuff against Chelsea. He looked tragically limited, particularly in the second half when he was unable to make any use of possession. He was clearly asked to drop deeper to cover Harte but his use of the ball was torrid.

http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/bids-Alan-Judge-says-Notts-County-boss-Keith/story-16766218-detail/story.html
He's linked with Hull and Ipswich there; more realistic destinations perhaps?

[Charlie Darwin]

Reading supposedly interested in him again, but Notts County have just turned down a bid from Charlton: http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Notts-County-reject-Charlton-bid-Alan-Judge/story-17903060-detail/story.html

[tetsujin1979]

Judge nominated for League One player of the year: http://www.football-league.co.uk/flawards/news/20130321/shortlists-announced-for-player-of-the-year-awards_2293338_3116230

[gastric]

Judge confirms he is leaving Notts County and according to today's Daily Star, Ipswich want to sign him and he is out of contract. Good move for him and hopefully he will do well under Mick!

http://localuknews.co.uk/article/alan-judge-bids-his-goodbyes-to-notts-county

[tetsujin1979]

returning to Blackburn Rovers for three years: http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/bowyer-adds-to-his-squad-836296.aspx

[tetsujin1979]

and now out on loan to Brentford until the end of the season: http://www.brentfordfc.co.uk/news/article/alan-judge-signs-08.01.14-1282181.aspx

[zero]

hattrick today for judge away at crewe. brentford look like they'll go up - perhaps a move there and regular championship football would work out well for him.

then again it didn't quite work out for paddy madden.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

hattrick today for judge away at crewe. brentford look like they'll go up - perhaps a move there and regular championship football would work out well for him.

then again it didn't quite work out for paddy madden.

Just the two goals for Judge today. Hasn't worked out at Blackburn but he has already proven that he is a Championship player with Plymouth.

[Charlie Darwin]

I'd say there's a lot of players whom it hasn't worked out for at Blackburn. Bit of a basket case there and probably best off being shut of them. Brentford look a good bet for promotion so hopefully he can get a move there.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/brentford-boss-backs-judge-ireland-6924974

Judge backed for International honours after impressing in front of a watching Martin O'Neill.

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/11128826.Judge_interested_in_permanent_Brentford_d eal/

Interested in signing permanently for Championship bound Brentford.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://thescore.thejournal.ie/alan-judge-interview-brentford-ireland-1445757-May2014/

7 goals in 22 games in the League for Judge at Brentford after his goal today. Hopefully he gets a permanent move there in the summer. He will be given more of a chance there than he ever would at the other basket case of a club.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27665668

Judge signs permanently at Brentford.

[Charlie Darwin]

Has Brentford 1-0 up against fellow promoted side Wolves. A win will leave them one point off the top if Derby can't turn it around at Leeds.

[Onefootednopace]

http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/brentford-are-buzzing-thanks-to-inform-irish-star-alan-judge-30788667.html
Article in the Evening Herald about him

[harry crumb]

He's near the top of the ratings in the Championship on www.whoscored.com

[tetsujin1979]

Joint second most assists in the Championship, according to ESPN: http://www.espnfc.com/english-league-championship/24/statistics/assists

[Charlie Darwin]

He's the new Andy Reid/Wes Hoolahan/Stephen Ireland, I can feel it in my bones.

[gastric]

He's the new Andy Reid/Wes Hoolahan/Stephen Ireland, I can feel it in my bones.

Forget your bones Charlie, what about your gut?

[tricky_colour]

He's the new Andy Reid/Wes Hoolahan/Stephen Ireland, I can feel it in my bones.

Not to sure about that, I think the jury is out on that one.

[tetsujin1979]

I think he meant it in the "we'd be world beaters of only the manager would call up X" sense of the phrase. He'll be the next player Eamon Dunphy laments for being excluded

[DannyInvincible]

tricky's just trying to court a reaction with a pun.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

We shouldn't look at it like they are a cause celebre. We should look at it like they would simply bring different things to the table in terms of their playing characteristics. Perhaps the fact that we haven't beaten a decent team in a competitive game over the last 14 years has something to do with only having/selecting knuckle draggers in midfield/squads and the complete lack of ideas over the crucial last 15-20 minutes of games when we are frequently out-thought by opposition benches.

There is no reason why Judge shouldn't be given a call up for the next game. His Championship form isn't something new. He already proved he could play at that level with Plymouth.

[DeLorean]

Just scored an absolute cracker of a free kick to put Brentford 3-1 up at Fulham.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

And beautifully assisted a fourth for Jota.

His 9th assist of the season.

Hoolahan has 10.

http://www.espnfc.com/english-league-championship/24/statistics/assists

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Judge puts Brentford in front against Reading.

[Charlie Darwin]

Set up Brentford's second to all but secure the victory. As things stand, they'll be a point behind Ipswich and Derby going into the final game.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Judge willing to be patient in wait for Ireland call up.

http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/judgment-day-for-alan-judge-328380.html



The Irish winger’s name prompts the topic of Judge’s own international ambitions.

Martin O’Neill has been a regular visitor to nearby Brentford since taking the Ireland manager’s post, recently revealing he is keeping the nippy winger in his thoughts for the double-header next month against England and Scotland. Judge assumes nothing, evidenced by him booking a family holiday for the time of the international fixtures.

Still, were O’Neill to offer the Championship performer an inlet to impress, even for the behind-closed-doors friendly against Northern Ireland on June 4, he’ll gladly shelve plans to hit the beach.

He said: “My girlfriend wouldn’t mind that because she knows how much a call-up would mean to me. Although Martin has been to see me a lot, most recently against Bolton two weeks ago, I think he’s settled on his squad for the campaign.

“I have to respect the fact I may have to wait longer for my chance with Ireland. But at least he’s bothered coming to see me play, unlike the previous manager.”

Helping unfancied Brentford reach the play-offs would only strengthen his case for inclusion.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Will be offered a new contract in bid to fend off interest from Bristol City.

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/brentford-offer-judge-new-deal-9834114

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

He created more chances (6) than anyone else in the Championship last week, and now he has scored his first goal of the season to put Brentford on level terms with Bristol City.

Good start to the season for Judge.

[Crosby87]

You seem very quick to judge him.

[tricky_colour]

Judge not, that ye be not judged.

[OwlsFan]

Saw the game on stream against Wednesday and he was the best player on the pitch in the second half and scored an excellent goal http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/10007149/brentford-1-2-sheffield-wednesday Westwood did well and his distribution and length of kick is sooo much better than Given.

[tricky_colour]

Is Judge in-jury prone??

[OwlsFan]

Interesting stat I noticed. In 5 of the past 14 years at Wednesday, the winner of the Player of the Year award was Irish. Without looking it up, who can guess the 5 ? Two were never capped so it's a tough one.

[Closed Account]

Interesting stat I noticed. In 5 of the past 14 years at Wednesday, the winner of the Player of the Year award was Irish. Without looking it up, who can guess the 5 ? Two were never capped so it's a tough one.
Kieren Westwood, James O'Connor, Alan Quinn?

[OwlsFan]

Kieren Westwood, James O'Connor, Alan Quinn?

Two out of 5.

[Charlie Darwin]

Glenn Whelan? Clinton Morrison?

[OwlsFan]

Glenn Whelan? Clinton Morrison?

One. Think squat and speedy full back and lumbering centre-half who started his career with Bray Wanderers.

[dr_peepee]

Graham Coughlan and Derek Geary

[OwlsFan]

Yep so list is Graham Coughlan, Derek Geary, Alan Quinn, Glen Whelan and Keiren Westwood.

[Junior]

and there was I going to stick up John Sheridan:D

[OwlsFan]

and there was I going to stick up John Sheridan:D

19 years since he played for them. Still hopeful Sheridan might make it as a manager albeit out of work at the moment since he left Plymouth.

I wonder how Carsley will get on at Brentford. Says he only wants the job until the end of the season but if his first game is followed by similar results, he mightn't get that long !

[OwlsFan]

19 years since he played for them. Still hopeful Sheridan might make it as a manager albeit out of work at the moment since he left Plymouth.

Speak of the devil. http://foot.ie/threads/205268-RTE-John-Sheridan-takes-over-at-Newport-County

Certainly starting at the bottom again.

[tricky_colour]

Just noticed Judge is 3rd in the championship stats. He is also joint top with 4 MOTM awards out of 12 games, that is pretty good going.

+ Strengths



Tackling
Very Strong


Crossing
Strong


Key passes
Strong


Passing
Strong


Long shots
Strong


Holding on to the ball
Strong


Defensive contribution
Strong

.



5 goals an 2 assists

Some pretty impressive attributes there!!, how many players do we have that would tick all those boxes?
Quite a few would nbe more weak weak weak...

- Weaknesses

Aerial Duels

Weak


Finishing

Weak

[tricky_colour]

Swansea City transfer rumours: Swans linked with Brentford midfielder Alan Judge
Swansea City (http://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/swansea-city-fc) are reportedly eyeing Brentford star Alan Judge. Reports claim the Swans and Bournemouth have both shown an interest in the 26-year-old midfielder who joined from Blackburn in 2014.
Swansea scouts are said to have watched him in recent weeks, with reports suggesting he could potentially become a January transfer target.

The Swans' wide scouting network often sees them linked with players who they watch, and it remains to be seen whether anything concrete will come of it.

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/swansea-city-transfer-rumours-swans-10317614


Brentford's Alan Judge interesting Swansea, Bournemouth - sources



http://www.espnfc.co.uk/story/2676747/alan-judge-attracting-swansea-and-bournemouth-interest


Premier League duo Swansea and Bournemouth are weighing up moves for Brentford midfielder Alan Judge, sources have told ESPN FC.
Judge, 26, helped Brentford win promotion from League One after his arrival from Blackburn in January 2014 and has maintained his impressive form in the Championship.
He has scored five goals and chipped in with two assists for Brentford so far this season, and was called into the recent Republic of Ireland squad for the recent Euro 2016 qualifiers with Germany and Poland.

[samhaydenjr]

Just noticed Judge is 3rd in the championship stats. He is also joint top with 4 MOTM awards out of 12 games, that is pretty good going.

+ Strengths



Tackling
Very Strong


Crossing
Strong


Key passes
Strong


Passing
Strong


Long shots
Strong


Holding on to the ball
Strong


Defensive contribution
Strong

.


5 goals an 2 assists

Some pretty impressive attributes there!!, how many players do we have that would tick all those boxes?
Quite a few would nbe more weak weak weak...

- Weaknesses



Aerial Duels
Weak


Finishing
Weak




Weak in Aerial Duels? Come on Alan - grow a few inches

[Olé Olé]

Just noticed Judge is 3rd in the championship stats. He is also joint top with 4 MOTM awards out of 12 games, that is pretty good going.

+ Strengths



Tackling
Very Strong


Crossing
Strong


Key passes
Strong


Passing
Strong


Long shots
Strong


Holding on to the ball
Strong


Defensive contribution
Strong

.


5 goals an 2 assists

Some pretty impressive attributes there!!, how many players do we have that would tick all those boxes?
Quite a few would nbe more weak weak weak...

- Weaknesses



Aerial Duels
Weak


Finishing
Weak




When I saw him in earlier years, Judge was a more creative type and often a winger. I've heard he's been playing more defensively in midfield of late but to see him rated as 'Very Strong' is a big positive for someone who probably wouldn't have forged a career at it.

Also, how does he have 5 goals and his finishing is deemed weak? I'm sure there are a few strikers at Brentford who would love to have 5 to their name so far this season e.g. Austrian striker, Marco Djuricin who we'll be facing in the World Cup qualifiers.