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Post by citynickscfc on Feb 5, 2023 15:15:19 GMT
Reflect badly, I can’t see anything they’ve done remotely positive for years and their influence will be the death of this club, I’m at a loss of anything they’ve done of note. The club is an absolute joke and getting worse by the week. Just who are the recruitment team? Isn't it obvious? We have hired numerous 5 star scouts on Championship manager 17 and assigned them to scout players at least "25 times". They frequently identify talents like Gayle, Celina, Sima, Jagielka, Flint.... And we get very detailed reports on each of them. Its all particularly thorough.
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Feb 5, 2023 15:19:05 GMT
Well it does seem like we have got it right with the 'DNA'/character assessment. Whether or not we have made the right judgement on the fitness issue remains to be seen. I am sure he is quality and if we get 10 games out of him he is likely to be a short term asset and a decent short term loan before he returns to the premier league. If he doesn't stay fit then it was a costly desperate signing and will reflect badly on the 'recruitment' team. Reflect badly, I can’t see anything they’ve done remotely positive for years and their influence will be the death of this club, I’m at a loss of anything they’ve done of note. The club is an absolute joke and getting worse by the week. It hasn’t been the same recruitment team ‘for years’ though has it?
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Post by hcstokie on Feb 5, 2023 15:32:42 GMT
He's a bit of a risk fitness wise but he's no last roll of the dice. He looks quality, has an eye for a pass, uses his height and strength well, attacks the ball, calm in control and can thread a pass. Watch some of his games online including the one where he keeps Mbappe in his back pocket and frustrates him. If he gets up to speed quick he'll be excellent for us. I think we're starting to see the type of DNA Neil waits for. Intelligent, not afraid to use the dark arts and show leadership qualities. He has an eye for a pass, but what use is it when he puts a great ball to Brown who then lets the ball bounce off him. Or anyone else for that matter, they recieve a great pass, then just pass it back to a defender or all the way back to the goalkeeper. So you don’t want someone to play progressive passes because you don’t rate the players he’s trying to pass it too? Would you prefer they just play it out to touch for a throw instead?
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Post by questionable on Feb 5, 2023 15:47:25 GMT
Reflect badly, I can’t see anything they’ve done remotely positive for years and their influence will be the death of this club, I’m at a loss of anything they’ve done of note. The club is an absolute joke and getting worse by the week. It hasn’t been the same recruitment team ‘for years’ though has it? No but it’s been the same owners who are trying to create their vision. This club won’t change until they change, simple.
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Feb 5, 2023 15:49:36 GMT
It hasn’t been the same recruitment team ‘for years’ though has it? No but it’s been the same owners who are trying to create their vision. This club won’t change until they change, simple. Agree with that. Some evidence that they have a vision would be nice.
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Post by milky on Feb 5, 2023 15:56:33 GMT
If he has half the impact that the last young centre back we loaned from Man U we'd have done owrate.
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Feb 5, 2023 16:47:44 GMT
He has an eye for a pass, but what use is it when he puts a great ball to Brown who then lets the ball bounce off him. Or anyone else for that matter, they recieve a great pass, then just pass it back to a defender or all the way back to the goalkeeper. So you don’t want someone to play progressive passes because you don’t rate the players he’s trying to pass it too? Would you prefer they just play it out to touch for a throw instead? We just need better players,players who knows what to do after receiving a telling pass,
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Post by hcstokie on Feb 5, 2023 19:24:17 GMT
So you don’t want someone to play progressive passes because you don’t rate the players he’s trying to pass it too? Would you prefer they just play it out to touch for a throw instead? We just need better players,players who knows what to do after receiving a telling pass, I agree, we need better all over. If we’d signed better forward players without defenders who could find them with a pass people would be moaning. We’ve got to start somewhere!
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Feb 5, 2023 19:29:18 GMT
Can’t see this ending well.
Serious back injury is extremely difficult to return from
Sima mark 2.
He might have been the only option at 10.50 last Tuesday but if so that’s terrible planning.
If he plays 5 games for us I’d be staggered
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Post by iamstokie on Feb 5, 2023 19:46:11 GMT
Reflect badly, I can’t see anything they’ve done remotely positive for years and their influence will be the death of this club, I’m at a loss of anything they’ve done of note. The club is an absolute joke and getting worse by the week. It hasn’t been the same recruitment team ‘for years’ though has it? Makes me wonder why it’s always so bad when it’s different people 🤷♂️
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Post by miltonstokienew on Feb 5, 2023 19:49:20 GMT
Can’t see this ending well. Serious back injury is extremely difficult to return from Sima mark 2. He might have been the only option at 10.50 last Tuesday but if so that’s terrible planning. If he plays 5 games for us I’d be staggered The medical team probably know a little more than you though
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Feb 5, 2023 20:40:56 GMT
It hasn’t been the same recruitment team ‘for years’ though has it? Makes me wonder why it’s always so bad when it’s different people 🤷♂️ The lack of an overarching plan is probably part of it. And being beholden to the weird whims and quirks of the respective managers.
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Feb 5, 2023 20:48:01 GMT
No but it’s been the same owners who are trying to create their vision. This club won’t change until they change, simple. Agree with that. Some evidence that they have a vision would be nice. They do have a vision it's the 1980's.
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Feb 5, 2023 20:48:54 GMT
Can’t see this ending well. Serious back injury is extremely difficult to return from Sima mark 2. He might have been the only option at 10.50 last Tuesday but if so that’s terrible planning. If he plays 5 games for us I’d be staggered The medical team probably know a little more than you though Do you think? Last minute loan signing, did he even have a full medical. You obviously know fcuk all about back injuries 🥹
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Post by iamstokie on Feb 5, 2023 20:50:02 GMT
Makes me wonder why it’s always so bad when it’s different people 🤷♂️ The lack of an overarching plan is probably part of it. And being beholden to the weird whims and quirks of the respective managers. It’s a recipe for disaster
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Post by stoke111 on Feb 16, 2023 6:27:45 GMT
I’m excited to see this guy when fully fit. The man’s a mountain. From his brief cameo he also seemed very vocal aggressive dictating where the line needs to be. Just what we’d need.
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Post by roylandstoke on Feb 16, 2023 7:05:59 GMT
He’s already played more minutes for us than I thought we’d get in total.
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Post by cobhamstokey on Feb 16, 2023 7:25:48 GMT
He’s already played more minutes for us than I thought we’d get in total. Just hope he’s managed right and not rushed into starting. Needs some more time off the bench.
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Post by telfordstokie on Feb 16, 2023 7:32:50 GMT
I’m excited to see this guy when fully fit. The man’s a mountain. From his brief cameo he also seemed very vocal aggressive dictating where the line needs to be. Just what we’d need. Obviously came on when the game was dead but thought he looked very impressive.
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Post by walrus on Feb 16, 2023 8:00:32 GMT
He’s already played more minutes for us than I thought we’d get in total. Just hope he’s managed right and not rushed into starting. Needs some more time off the bench. I think he’ll start one of the next two. Three games in seven days is a lot for Jagielka.
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Post by vinnyoverson on Feb 16, 2023 8:00:38 GMT
I hadn’t realised how much of a unit he is. Just what we need.
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Feb 16, 2023 8:21:40 GMT
I’m excited to see this guy when fully fit. The man’s a mountain. From his brief cameo he also seemed very vocal aggressive dictating where the line needs to be. Just what we’d need. Obviously came on when the game was dead but thought he looked very impressive. Hea quality player it's all about fitness
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Post by lordb on Feb 16, 2023 9:30:40 GMT
Obviously came on when the game was dead but thought he looked very impressive. Hea quality player it's all about fitness Is he still in hospital Benji?
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Post by chumley on Feb 18, 2023 10:08:31 GMT
Spoke to a friend last night who is a season ticket holder at Villa Park. I asked him about Axel and what he was like ? His reply i quote was " F***ing Brilliant " so lets hope he stays fit for us , give Jags a rest .
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Post by s7oke on Feb 18, 2023 10:23:36 GMT
Spoke to a friend last night who is a season ticket holder at Villa Park. I asked him about Axel and what he was like ? His reply i quote was " F***ing Brilliant " so lets hope he stays fit for us , give Jags a rest . The villa fans loved Chester also don’t forget 😱
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Post by chumley on Feb 18, 2023 12:58:49 GMT
Spoke to a friend last night who is a season ticket holder at Villa Park. I asked him about Axel and what he was like ? His reply i quote was " F***ing Brilliant " so lets hope he stays fit for us , give Jags a rest . The villa fans loved Chester also don’t forget 😱 Jesus , just trying to bring some optimism to the table, Chester was past his best and a lot older. Glass half full etc..
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Post by BuzzB on Feb 18, 2023 14:05:58 GMT
injured 😕
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Feb 18, 2023 14:21:22 GMT
The injured players we bought in the window, are out injured. 🙄
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Post by cobhamstokey on Mar 15, 2023 6:11:40 GMT
Not seen much on this guy but up until he went off thought he was outstanding. Very composed on the ball and defensively a rock. When he went off thought we’d really struggle but fair play to Fox thought he did well and the interception he made was huge.
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Post by figo85 on Mar 15, 2023 6:58:43 GMT
He’s an absolute Rolls Royce of a defender. Calm, strong, intelligent, well organised and comfortable on the ball.
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