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Post by cvillestokie on Jun 29, 2022 18:31:02 GMT
I imagine he’s a player that they took a cheap gamble that didn’t work out on. We are now doing the same. I’d be surprised if he was actually a regular this season. At best, he’ll be back up to Tymon in a 3-5-2. In a flat back four, he’ll have to beat Fox to get on the bench. I know a lot don’t like Fox, but he’s still a senior player who can do an average job at left back. Quite the review… Is it wrong? I don’t particularly like Fox, but he’s not a terrible left back.
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Jun 29, 2022 18:31:16 GMT
“I’m very pleased to get it over the line,” McCarron expressed to Stoke City+. “It’s been going on for a little while, so I’m glad to finally be here. Certainly been kept well under wraps this one then. Why is seemingly every transfer described as "getting it over the line" ? Whatever happened to that good old-fashioned word "completed" ? Next thing he'll be saying he "can't wait to get started" and MON will say its "great to have him in the building" and "joining the group" Or to cut further: I’m very pleased to sign: I'm pleased to sign: I'm pleased: *Smiles* (Who needs words?)
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Post by str8outtahampton on Jun 29, 2022 18:37:14 GMT
Spoken like a supporter who still believes all footballers should be six foot, weigh twelve stone, their favourite drink is lager and lime and their favourite food is steak and chips. Probably name Neil Diamond or Peters and Lee as their favourite pop artist. Favourite car: Capri 2.9 Cosworth Vinyl roof? John Player Special trim?
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Post by prestwichpotter on Jun 29, 2022 18:39:50 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2022 18:46:32 GMT
I think he is essentially backup to Tymon but should get plenty of game time with five subs allowed next season. Maybe be able to give Tymon a rest at 70mins in some games to keep him fresh.
Very difficult to keep two senior players in the same position happy so could be just the right level of signing. He will be itching to play but I don't think he will expect to be first choice straight away.
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Post by a on Jun 29, 2022 18:50:32 GMT
I think he is essentially backup to Tymon but should get plenty of game time with five subs allowed next season. Maybe be able to give Tymon a rest at 70mins in some games to keep him fresh. Very difficult to keep two senior players in the same position happy so could be just the right level of signing. He will be itching to play but I don't think he will expect to be first choice straight away. The ability to rotate wingbacks with pace should mean we can test defences much more regularly and hopefully if we get a mobile target man we might hit the back of the net!
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jun 29, 2022 19:15:39 GMT
Favourite car: Capri 2.9 Cosworth Vinyl roof? John Player Special trim?
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Post by Old School Stokie on Jun 29, 2022 19:16:40 GMT
Well he can’t cross a ball any worse than Tyson can he? Tyson lost us so many good positions
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Post by Old School Stokie on Jun 29, 2022 19:16:58 GMT
Tymon-
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Post by march4 on Jun 29, 2022 19:19:53 GMT
Always best to expect the worst when you support Stoke.
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Post by telfordstokie on Jun 29, 2022 19:26:55 GMT
Good to have some backup/competition for Tymon - we ran him into the ground last season due to a lack of alternatives.
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Post by pieofpeter on Jun 29, 2022 19:31:47 GMT
Don't know much about him tbh but going to assume he is half decent as leeds have a decent record of under 23s players.
I'll give him a big chance and welcome to the club.
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Post by fca47 on Jun 29, 2022 19:43:28 GMT
It's a long contact if it's only for the U23's. I assume we see him as first team material.
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Post by crouchbot on Jun 29, 2022 19:46:36 GMT
It's a long contact if it's only for the U23's. I assume we see him as first team material. It’s the under 21’s from next season, not u23 anymore.
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Post by robinplumpton on Jun 29, 2022 19:49:57 GMT
Favourite car: Capri 2.9 Cosworth Vinyl roof? John Player Special trim? Grew up in Harlow New Town, six doors away from the Hoddle family. Glen had such a car. Both Glen and the car looked super cool, then he scored against Stoke. I never forgave him, but made a few bob forging and then selling his autographs at school 😁
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jun 29, 2022 19:50:12 GMT
It's a long contact if it's only for the U23's. I assume we see him as first team material. It’s the under 21’s from next season, not u23 anymore. Essentially the same thing isn’t it?
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Post by clarkeda on Jun 29, 2022 20:27:07 GMT
Just seems strange to me. It'd generally accepted that young players who aren't quite good enough for their current team go out on loan for development - that's always been the favoured/best route. Seems strange to have kept in the U23s when he could have had 2 full seasons on loan in League 2 or League 1. I imagine he’s a player that they took a cheap gamble that didn’t work out on. We are now doing the same. I’d be surprised if he was actually a regular this season. At best, he’ll be back up to Tymon in a 3-5-2. In a flat back four, he’ll have to beat Fox to get on the bench. I know a lot don’t like Fox, but he’s still a senior player who can do an average job at left back. He’d probably get on the bench as he could play left back or left wing
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Post by Northy on Jun 29, 2022 20:33:11 GMT
It’s the under 21’s from next season, not u23 anymore. Essentially the same thing isn’t it? Not if you are 22
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Post by Northy on Jun 29, 2022 20:37:55 GMT
He is 5'9" and weighs 9.5 stone- bloody hell, my arse weighs more than that. He looks bigger than JC on the photo
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jun 29, 2022 20:47:01 GMT
Essentially the same thing isn’t it? Not if you are 22 22 year olds can play can’t they
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Post by ct1 on Jun 29, 2022 20:47:14 GMT
Well he can’t cross a ball any worse than Tyson can he? Tyson lost us so many good positions mike did have a strong cross
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Jun 29, 2022 21:01:45 GMT
Essentially the same thing isn’t it? Not if you are 22 They are allowed 4 or 5 overage players so no problem playing 22 and 23 year olds.
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Post by meirparkpotter on Jun 29, 2022 21:24:04 GMT
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Post by boskampsflaps on Jun 29, 2022 21:55:46 GMT
Good good, hopefully we'll sign some first teamers next.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 29, 2022 21:59:21 GMT
Good good, hopefully we'll sign some first teamers next. A player that the manager trusts so he can stop flogging Tymon is decent tbf. And if he can outperform him then even better. I don’t think it’d be too hard.
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Post by kevkj on Jun 29, 2022 22:21:38 GMT
Fox is awful runs in glue.
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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Jun 30, 2022 7:23:44 GMT
Strange one for me.. if he’s first team ready.. yeah great.. but if this guy isn’t ready for a year or two.. an mon doesn’t get a contract extension.. it all gets abit strange.. it’s like mons planning ahead when there’s a good possibility that he won’t be here next season Surely planning ahead is what you want from a manager? The alternative is a manager who thinks only of themselves and blows a club's finances on short term fixes to enhance their own reputation and leaves the club in the shit when they go.
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Post by scfc75 on Jun 30, 2022 7:27:37 GMT
Strange one for me.. if he’s first team ready.. yeah great.. but if this guy isn’t ready for a year or two.. an mon doesn’t get a contract extension.. it all gets abit strange.. it’s like mons planning ahead when there’s a good possibility that he won’t be here next season Surely planning ahead is what you want from a manager? The alternative is a manager who thinks only of themselves and blows a club's finances on short term fixes to enhance their own reputation and leaves the club in the shit when they go. Weird isn’t it. Can you imagine a manager making no signings with one eye on the future… “well I’m not likely to be here am I, so I’m not trying to get ahead of myself”. Can you imagine this board 😂
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Post by Northy on Jun 30, 2022 7:28:01 GMT
22 year olds can play can’t they Not a whole team of them
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Post by lordb on Jun 30, 2022 7:28:48 GMT
22 year olds can play can’t they Not a whole team of them It's OK Liam is only one player
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