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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2021 16:28:39 GMT
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/stoke-giannelli-imbula-celtic-transfer-4930871I know I'm probably one of only a few fans of G. here, but I can't but take note that his downfall and ours have happened almost simultaneously. While I believe we have recovered, he seemingly continues his path, much of what's happened has been self-inflicted, but even he has been victim of the way Covid has changed the game. I just wonder sometimes if both he and we would have been way better off, had we done more to integrate him instead of pushing him out and isolating him. He was a fantastic player on his day.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Jan 26, 2021 16:29:52 GMT
Is that a serious postš¤š
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Jan 26, 2021 16:33:27 GMT
If I applied and succeeded in getting a job in another country, I'd make the effort to learn the language so I could chat to my colleagues and my manager and other senior staff - even if I didn't actually need to become fluent in the language for my job. This, apparently, was beyond Imbula so I doubt if there was much we could have done to get him integrated into the squad, the club and the city.
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Post by kustokie on Jan 26, 2021 16:35:10 GMT
Heāll need Bernie Sandersā mittens if he plays north of the border.
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Post by lordb on Jan 26, 2021 16:35:46 GMT
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/stoke-giannelli-imbula-celtic-transfer-4930871I know I'm probably one of only a few fans of G. here, but I can't but take note that his downfall and ours have happened almost simultaneously. While I believe we have recovered, he seemingly continues his path, much of what's happened has been self-inflicted, but even he has been victim of the way Covid has changed the game. I just wonder sometimes if both he and we would have been way better off, had we done more to integrate him instead of pushing him out and isolating him. He was a fantastic player on his day. Yup just you... ... actually can understand a little in that he was a very talented player however he absolutely had zero professionalism, application e t.c. Bielsa got a tune out of him at Marseille but he's on record as saying Imbula would fail. Utter waste of talent, entirely down to him as evidenced by his fault at multiple clubs. Hughes should never be allowed near a cheque book again |
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Post by Ron on Jan 26, 2021 16:41:35 GMT
What is everyoneās obsession with our former shithouse players careers? Sentinel click bait.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2021 16:42:57 GMT
If I applied and succeeded in getting a job in another country, I'd make the effort to learn the language so I could chat to my colleagues and my manager and other senior staff - even if I didn't actually need to become fluent in the language for my job. This, apparently, was beyond Imbula so I doubt if there was much we could have done to get him integrated into the squad, the club and the city. It's just gossip, Lakeland. Shay Given bore a grudge against him and had happy listeners in the local and national media. I've heard English words come out of Imbula's mouth in one of his interviews. By no means a fluent speaker, but not as bad as he's been made out. I've had work colleagues who never mind what never said Good morning. They didn't get sacked for that reason. |
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Post by greystokie on Jan 26, 2021 16:48:29 GMT
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/stoke-giannelli-imbula-celtic-transfer-4930871I know I'm probably one of only a few fans of G. here, but I can't but take note that his downfall and ours have happened almost simultaneously. While I believe we have recovered, he seemingly continues his path, much of what's happened has been self-inflicted, but even he has been victim of the way Covid has changed the game. I just wonder sometimes if both he and we would have been way better off, had we done more to integrate him instead of pushing him out and isolating him. He was a fantastic player on his day. If you read the article it shows that wherever he goes he doesn't apply himself or attempt to integrate himself into the team in any serious way. The problem lies front and centre with Imbulla and him alone. He has failed too many times for it to be anything else. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2021 16:49:51 GMT
What is everyoneās obsession with our former shithouse players careers? Sentinel click bait. Once a Potter, always a Potter. Especially when they're as potentially good as Imbula. He was being compared to Hudson when he made his entrance. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2021 16:51:46 GMT
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/stoke-giannelli-imbula-celtic-transfer-4930871I know I'm probably one of only a few fans of G. here, but I can't but take note that his downfall and ours have happened almost simultaneously. While I believe we have recovered, he seemingly continues his path, much of what's happened has been self-inflicted, but even he has been victim of the way Covid has changed the game. I just wonder sometimes if both he and we would have been way better off, had we done more to integrate him instead of pushing him out and isolating him. He was a fantastic player on his day. If you read the article it shows that wherever he goes he doesn't apply himself or attempt to integrate himself into the team in any serious way. The problem lies front and centre with Imbulla and him alone. He has failed too many times for it to be anything else. You always hope he'll apply himself better. Hope against common sense, probably. But he's only, what 26-27? It could still happen, though I doubt very much that Celtic will the one. |
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Post by greystokie on Jan 26, 2021 16:55:13 GMT
If you read the article it shows that wherever he goes he doesn't apply himself or attempt to integrate himself into the team in any serious way. The problem lies front and centre with Imbulla and him alone. He has failed too many times for it to be anything else. You always hope he'll apply himself better. Hope against common sense, probably. But he's only, what 26-27? It could still happen, though I doubt very much that Celtic will the one. 26-27 is hardly young for a footballer. If he hasn't realised the errors of his ways by now I don't think that there's much hope he'll ever wise up. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2021 16:56:36 GMT
I don't know how anyone could call themselves a fan of his, even his mum must be ashamed
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Jan 26, 2021 16:57:07 GMT
If you read the article it shows that wherever he goes he doesn't apply himself or attempt to integrate himself into the team in any serious way. The problem lies front and centre with Imbulla and him alone. He has failed too many times for it to be anything else. You always hope he'll apply himself better. Hope against common sense, probably. But he's only, what 26-27? It could still happen, though I doubt very much that Celtic will the one. If I was the Celtic manager or owner, I would get written agreement from him that he would take both Gaelic and Glaswegian lessons every week if he signed for them.  |
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Post by kustokie on Jan 26, 2021 16:58:20 GMT
If I applied and succeeded in getting a job in another country, I'd make the effort to learn the language so I could chat to my colleagues and my manager and other senior staff - even if I didn't actually need to become fluent in the language for my job. This, apparently, was beyond Imbula so I doubt if there was much we could have done to get him integrated into the squad, the club and the city. I would think so too. Heās either too lazy, too stupid, too arrogant or some combination thereof. Learning most foreign languages is not that difficult, especially English. Besides, i have travelled widely and most people I run into speak English to some degree or another because they are exposed to it all the time, through work, TV, movies, music, social media etc. I think the real problem is a lack of motivation or interest in the game. Heās obviously very good at playing football, but I suspect he just doesnāt like playing it. So easy money may the only reason he does it. He must be miserable. Well off, but very miserable. |
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Post by crapslinger on Jan 26, 2021 17:02:35 GMT
What is everyoneās obsession with our former shithouse players careers? Sentinel click bait. Once a Potter, always a Potter. Especially when they're as potentially good as Imbula. He was being compared to Hudson when he made his entrance. WTF are you taking is it on prescription. Ā£18.3m |
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Post by somersetstokie on Jan 26, 2021 17:03:20 GMT
Any more comedy posts to lighten the atmosphere around here?
How about some Vale news?
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Post by crapslinger on Jan 26, 2021 17:04:05 GMT
You always hope he'll apply himself better. Hope against common sense, probably. But he's only, what 26-27? It could still happen, though I doubt very much that Celtic will the one. 26-27 is hardly young for a footballer. If he hasn't realised the errors of his ways by now I don't think that there's much hope he'll ever wise up. 26-27 in African years ? |
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Post by roylandstoke on Jan 26, 2021 17:06:55 GMT
We'vce had plenty of players I've thought were shite.
We've had quite a few players I haven't liked.
We've only had one player I have wanted to punch in the mouth while he was actually playing for us.
I'm pretty sure I've put more effort into typing this than Imbula put into the cup game against Wolves.
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Post by crapslinger on Jan 26, 2021 17:09:37 GMT
We'vce had plenty of players I've thought were shite. We've had quite a few players I haven't liked. We've omly had one player I have wanted to punch in the mouth while he was actually playing for us. I'm pretty sure I've put more effort into typing this than Imbula put into the cup game against Wolves. Were you at that pre season friendly when he subbed himself off then sat at the side of the pitch like a spoilt brat, Hughes didn't attempt to deal with him the coward. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2021 17:11:27 GMT
What is everyoneās obsession with our former shithouse players careers? Sentinel click bait. Once a Potter, always a Potter. Especially when they're as potentially good as Imbula. He was being compared to Hudson when he made his entrance. Anybody who compared him to Alan Hudson, (and I'd have said this at the time) shouldn't be allowed out in public ever again. |
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Post by raythesailor on Jan 26, 2021 17:20:11 GMT
You always hope he'll apply himself better. Hope against common sense, probably. But he's only, what 26-27? It could still happen, though I doubt very much that Celtic will the one. If I was the Celtic manager or owner, I would get written agreement from him that he would take both Gaelic and Glaswegian lessons every week if he signed for them. I know Scottish people who donāt do Glaswegian ! š Considered one of Billy Connelys best ever , and first LP āThe Resurrectionā is in comprehensible by many South of The border. Luckily I worked for a Paisley firm for a while and became Bi Lingual, and learnt how to drink ! š„³šŗ |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2021 17:20:16 GMT
You always hope he'll apply himself better. Hope against common sense, probably. But he's only, what 26-27? It could still happen, though I doubt very much that Celtic will the one. 26-27 is hardly young for a footballer. If he hasn't realised the errors of his ways by now I don't think that there's much hope he'll ever wise up. Powell will be 27 in March and you have to think his best is yet to come. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2021 17:21:29 GMT
Once a Potter, always a Potter. Especially when they're as potentially good as Imbula. He was being compared to Hudson when he made his entrance. Anybody who compared him to Alan Hudson, (and I'd have said this at the time) shouldn't be allowed out in public ever again. It wasn't me. It was lots of people on this mb. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2021 17:22:47 GMT
Any more comedy posts to lighten the atmosphere around here? How about some Vale news? Actually he might a success with them. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2021 17:28:22 GMT
Anybody who compared him to Alan Hudson, (and I'd have said this at the time) shouldn't be allowed out in public ever again. It wasn't me. It was lots of people on this mb. Say no more |
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Post by moon on Jan 26, 2021 17:30:37 GMT
What is everyoneās obsession with our former shithouse players careers? Sentinel click bait. Once a Potter, always a Potter. Especially when they're as potentially good as Imbula. He was being compared to Hudson when he made his entrance. Imbula was clearly a very talented player, it was the wrong move for him and Stoke at the time, and ultimately a disastrous transfer for us. He still has time to have a successful career. Iāll always wonder about how he was integrated at Stoke though and what the club did to help him, when you invest that much in a player youāve got to make sure they are in a good place mentally. It seems someone seriously misjudged his motivation and character, you have to question the interview process as itās not the first time itās happened, Iād love to know the full details of our recruitment process. I get the impression that under Hughes the only interview was a physical one, clearly missed the team and HR interview side of things! |
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Post by crapslinger on Jan 26, 2021 17:36:32 GMT
Once a Potter, always a Potter. Especially when they're as potentially good as Imbula. He was being compared to Hudson when he made his entrance. Imbula was clearly a very talented player, it was the wrong move for him and Stoke at the time, and ultimately a disastrous transfer for us. He still has time to have a successful career. Iāll always wonder about how he was integrated at Stoke though and what the club did to help him, when you invest that much in a player youāve got to make sure they are in a good place mentally. It seems someone seriously misjudged his motivation and character, you have to question the interview process as itās not the first time itās happened, Iād love to know the full details of our recruitment process. I get the impression that under Hughes the only interview was a physical one, clearly missed the team and HR interview side of things! That's why he has been a massive hit everywhere else since we threw away Ā£18.3m away letting him go for fcuk all. |
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Post by alsagerstokie on Jan 26, 2021 17:38:45 GMT
I honestly believe Lockdown has well and truly got to the original poster. People here can help you my friend if needed. We can't have you going anymore insane.
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Post by wherty on Jan 26, 2021 17:49:42 GMT
What is everyoneās obsession with our former shithouse players careers? Sentinel click bait. Once a Potter, always a Potter. Especially when they're as potentially good as Imbula. He was being compared to Hudson when he made his entrance. Jennifer Hudson? GI was not liked by the players for his lack of enthusiasm and effort on and off the pitch. He could indeed speak ok english but chose not to. Shays dislike to him was shared by the players and staff alike. Absolutely no homework done on this guy before MH spunked 18 million on him. 1 day of looking into his past and attitude etc would have saved us a small fortune. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2021 17:51:02 GMT
Is that a serious postš¤š Embarrassing isnāt it. |
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