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Post by FullerMagic on May 9, 2019 19:41:56 GMT
I always rated him, but where does he play in the proposed diamond? Odd isn't it. Right or left back? Tip of diamond? As one of the middle two? None seem 'right'. www.transfermarkt.co.uk/matt-ritchie/leistungsdaten/spieler/92469Looks like he's been playing left-back since early December - and he is left-footed and always had the reputation as having a good engine and good quality delivery? Whether we'd break the bank in fee and wages as the answer to our left-back problems, on that sample size for a player of his age, who knows? Got to be very sceptical!
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Post by toppercorner on May 9, 2019 19:46:57 GMT
so, if this is true, is it another body in the way for verlinden?
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Post by slpmarc on May 9, 2019 19:49:09 GMT
so, if this is true, is it another body in the way for verlinden? It’s not true. Agent trying get him a new deal, using Stoke who almost signed him in the summer to get a better deal.
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on May 9, 2019 19:56:06 GMT
How would it be perfect Rob? Where would he play? Left side of the diamond, he is a very hard worker as well as he is skilled on the ball. I don't want him though due to price tag and age. That’s not his position though is it? He’s not a central midfielder. A perfect replacement for Allen would be another central midfielder.
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Post by tony1234 on May 9, 2019 20:10:52 GMT
I hope this is wrong.
Ritchie is a good player, but 15m on another 29 year old when he wouldn't even be played in his #1 position and we lack goal scoring threat and need 2 in CM.....
Bigger picture needed from Stoke.
If we've got 15m - would prefer Olssen free, Sawyers 5m, Luongo 6m, Lyle Taylor 4m
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Post by chrispk on May 9, 2019 20:33:15 GMT
Played every game this season for Newcastle , can’t see him dropping down . Southampton, Burnley or new prem teams etc..
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Post by NassauDave on May 9, 2019 22:00:13 GMT
Raid Brentford....
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Post by cobhamstokey on May 9, 2019 22:04:24 GMT
Why would he come. He’ll have multiple options.
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Post by boskampsflaps on May 9, 2019 22:07:06 GMT
But he....er....doesn't play with...er.....wingers! The Pizza Boys haven't updated their list again...the mind boggles it really does You'd be disappointed would you?
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Post by themistocles on May 9, 2019 22:09:22 GMT
It's not true. But if we're looking at that level of bids stick is on oli Watkins and Canos
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2019 22:10:24 GMT
The Pizza Boys haven't updated their list again...the mind boggles it really does You'd be disappointed would you? Just confused given we thought we weren’t needing wingers
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Post by Cast no shadow on May 9, 2019 22:21:51 GMT
£15 fucking million
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2019 22:34:11 GMT
Doesn't make any sense.
Too expensive.
Wages too High.
Good player but we're stocked up.
Wouldn't drop down.
Age not on his side.
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Post by boskampsflaps on May 9, 2019 22:43:01 GMT
You'd be disappointed would you? Just confused given we thought we weren’t needing wingers Depends what he'd be like as a wing back I guess, I'd be surprised if its true though given the money mentioned, I can't see us spending double figures on anyone this summer.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2019 22:44:54 GMT
Just confused given we thought we weren’t needing wingers Depends what he'd be like as a wing back I guess, I'd be surprised if its true though given the money mentioned, I can't see us spending double figures on anyone this summer. It’s be an expensive punt to buy him and try him out of position
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Post by Gary Hackett on May 10, 2019 0:12:10 GMT
Odd isn't it. Right or left back? Tip of diamond? As one of the middle two? None seem 'right'. www.transfermarkt.co.uk/matt-ritchie/leistungsdaten/spieler/92469Looks like he's been playing left-back since early December - and he is left-footed and always had the reputation as having a good engine and good quality delivery? Whether we'd break the bank in fee and wages as the answer to our left-back problems, on that sample size for a player of his age, who knows? Got to be very sceptical! I'd take him in a heart beat. If he's insistent on playing this diamond formation we'll need a full back who can create and there's not much better than this guy.
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Post by robwahlmann on May 10, 2019 5:13:18 GMT
Left side of the diamond, he is a very hard worker as well as he is skilled on the ball. I don't want him though due to price tag and age. That’s not his position though is it? He’s not a central midfielder. A perfect replacement for Allen would be another central midfielder. I think we all season have been crying out for more creativity going forward, and also a left sided midfielder able to get crosses in to a player in the same colours on regular basis. I've really lost count on how many dreadful crosses McClean have put in, but what is for certain is that I tear my hair off, what's left of it, every game in frustration over this player. I really want to see him replaced next season and the same goes for Mr. Falling over Afobe.
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on May 10, 2019 5:22:56 GMT
That’s not his position though is it? He’s not a central midfielder. A perfect replacement for Allen would be another central midfielder. I think we all season have been crying out for more creativity going forward, and also a left sided midfielder able to get crosses in to a player in the same colours on regular basis. I've really lost count on how many dreadful crosses McClean have put in, but what is for certain is that I tear my hair off, what's left of it, every game in frustration over this player. I really want to see him replaced next season and the same goes for Mr. Falling over Afobe. McClean hasn’t been playing in central midfield though. If we’re going full on 442 diamond, and the manager suggests we are, McClean’s going to be a squad option at left back or (gulp) up front.
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Post by nott1 on May 10, 2019 6:07:52 GMT
Just confused given we thought we weren’t needing wingers Depends what he'd be like as a wing back I guess, I'd be surprised if its true though given the money mentioned, I can't see us spending double figures on anyone this summer. I doubt we want him as a left back with his wing skills, he'd be a lot more useful in attack mode surely.
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Post by shrewspotter on May 10, 2019 6:17:02 GMT
Doesn't make any sense. Too expensive. Wages too High. Good player but we're stocked up. Wouldn't drop down. Age not on his side. yes it doesn’t make sense No doubt he’s a good player but we’ve had our fingers burnt several times in the last year or so chasing similar targets. Jones said he wants young, fit and hungry players, and whilst not saying Ritchie isn’t fit or hungry I think we were all thinking of players on the up and not on the way down
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Post by s7oke on May 10, 2019 6:20:56 GMT
Doesn't make any sense. Too expensive. Wages too High. Good player but we're stocked up. Wouldn't drop down. Age not on his side. yes it doesn’t make sense No doubt he’s a good player but we’ve had our fingers burnt several times in the last year or so chasing similar targets. Jones said he wants young, fit and hungry players, and whilst not saying Ritchie isn’t fit or hungry I think we were all thinking of players on the up and not on the way down Well said 👍👍👍
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Post by stokie1947 on May 10, 2019 9:04:06 GMT
i very much doubt this will happen
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2019 9:12:06 GMT
Doesn't make any sense. Too expensive. Wages too High. Good player but we're stocked up. Wouldn't drop down. Age not on his side. yes it doesn’t make sense No doubt he’s a good player but we’ve had our fingers burnt several times in the last year or so chasing similar targets. Jones said he wants young, fit and hungry players, and whilst not saying Ritchie isn’t fit or hungry I think we were all thinking of players on the up and not on the way down Jones has changed his tune, only yesterday I heard him on the radio saying we were interested in all kinds of players at different ages
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Post by chigstoke on May 10, 2019 9:15:45 GMT
I could announce that I will be making an ambitious move to start shagging Emma Stone, not going to happen anytime soon just like this Matt Ritchie one. Chance blown last summer.
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Post by robwahlmann on May 10, 2019 11:09:23 GMT
I think we all season have been crying out for more creativity going forward, and also a left sided midfielder able to get crosses in to a player in the same colours on regular basis. I've really lost count on how many dreadful crosses McClean have put in, but what is for certain is that I tear my hair off, what's left of it, every game in frustration over this player. I really want to see him replaced next season and the same goes for Mr. Falling over Afobe. McClean hasn’t been playing in central midfield though. If we’re going full on 442 diamond, and the manager suggests we are, McClean’s going to be a squad option at left back or (gulp) up front. I hope the only place McClean is an option is on the transfer list!
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Post by skip on May 10, 2019 11:14:37 GMT
I could announce that I will be making an ambitious move to start shagging Emma Stone, not going to happen anytime soon just like this Matt Ritchie one. Chance blown last summer.Where did you meet her and what did you say or do to blow the opportunity out of the water?
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Post by chigstoke on May 10, 2019 11:43:36 GMT
I could announce that I will be making an ambitious move to start shagging Emma Stone, not going to happen anytime soon just like this Matt Ritchie one. Chance blown last summer.Where did you meet her and what did you say or do to blow the opportunity out of the water? Well, I kept going on to her about this bloke called Bojan. I went on about him for about 10 minutes, but she told me I was a creep and to fuck off.
I wrote letters to her, mainly about Bojan, but she never replied to any of my mail, apart from once and said I was 'as obsessed as Bojan Mackey' about him.
I maintain I still have a shot with her.
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Post by skip on May 10, 2019 11:59:03 GMT
Where did you meet her and what did you say or do to blow the opportunity out of the water? Well, I kept going on to her about this bloke called Bojan. I went on about him for about 10 minutes, but she told me I was a creep and to fuck off. I wrote letters to her, mainly about Bojan, but she never replied to any of my mail, apart from once and said I was 'as obsessed as Bojan Mackey' about him. I maintain I still have a shot with her.
It's true. Ladies don't dig the Bojan obsession in the main. Keep the faith and let us know how you get on.
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Post by wrighter on May 10, 2019 12:32:59 GMT
can see him going back to Bournemouth
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Post by gaznandi on May 12, 2019 8:32:17 GMT
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