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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2019 12:48:43 GMT
Look ,I know you're not supposed to have threads on players from other teams, but, hey, we've had several on Danny Rose, so here's one in tribute to Danny James.
What a player!
I'm just a little bit totally smitten by this wide man. No need for Edwards to be ashamed that he could not contain him, I doubt if anyone can - except Ramos, of course.
Now if Chelsea want a carbon copy of their soon departed Hazard, James' their man. Similar runs, similar impossible goals, more pace, less sulkying, what's not to like?
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Post by jezzascfc on Apr 10, 2019 12:50:32 GMT
I hope he is Premier League bound in the summer, so we don't have to face him in the league next season. I am sure Tom thinks so too!
"A highly regarded prospect of the Hull City academy side, James joined Swansea City in 2014 for an initial fee of £72,000" - now that's a bargain!
Also, he was born in Yorkshire, yet plays for Wales - another Ryan Giggs, such a shame.
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Post by nott1 on Apr 10, 2019 12:50:35 GMT
No chance, he's destined for higher things!
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Post by bertiestan on Apr 10, 2019 12:52:57 GMT
Very nearly left for Leeds in Jan..with Swansea having changed their minds at the last minute.
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Post by Bojan Mackey on Apr 10, 2019 12:54:21 GMT
Squirming little fucking oompa-loompa.
Should have been sent for a backflip.
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Post by FullerMagic on Apr 10, 2019 13:03:11 GMT
Leeds were going to pay about £10m, weren't they?
Would think it'd be quite a bit higher than that now - and probably a more established Prem team.
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Post by maine on Apr 10, 2019 13:14:13 GMT
A class act, reminds me of a young Dean Saunders-though with far greater potential. I'd like to see Connor Roberts facing him in training.
I rate Tom, who had little to be ashamed of last night.
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Post by bertiestan on Apr 10, 2019 13:14:41 GMT
Leeds were going to pay about £10m, weren't they? Would think it'd be quite a bit higher than that now - and probably a more established Prem team. I'm sure it was about 8 but his stocks definitely soared a bit. |
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Post by robwahlmann on Apr 10, 2019 13:27:47 GMT
I noticed this player for the first time when the Swans met Man City in the cup. I've never seen Walker struggle so much for pace and also Man City went two - nill down before a come back in the second half where they won the game on a clear offside goal(Aguero). So not only young Tom has struggled against this player (James), he will be a bargain for everything under £15M in my opinion.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2019 13:31:13 GMT
Only 21 and a half. I imagine he's got a huge future and will end up at a top 6 team at a bare minimum, and from the admittedly little I've seen I wouldn't rule out that he finds himself playing at an elite level in a few years. His pace is Bale-esque and he's extremely good on the ball too.
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Post by Veritas on Apr 10, 2019 13:57:41 GMT
I hope he is Premier League bound in the summer, so we don't have to face him in the league next season. I am sure Tom thinks so too! "A highly regarded prospect of the Hull City academy side, James joined Swansea City in 2014 for an initial fee of £72,000" - now that's a bargain! Also, he was born in Yorkshire, yet plays for Wales - another Ryan Giggs, such a shame. Another Ryan Giggs? Giggs was born in Cardiff. |
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Post by cousindupree on Apr 10, 2019 14:26:11 GMT
He will sign in the summer for a newly promoted Leeds. Leeds will be awash with money and he will be playing in the premier league for, whats likely to be, the team he grew up supporting.
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Post by camstoke10 on Apr 10, 2019 15:24:08 GMT
Dont get me wrong James is a good player but ince has both scored more and assisted more, he doesn’t get the credit he deserves yes he can be lazy but he’s our only attacking threat at the moment, big miss he was yesterday.
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Post by thehoof on Apr 10, 2019 15:29:25 GMT
I know which I’d prefer - and he’s Welsh.
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Post by camstoke10 on Apr 10, 2019 15:30:29 GMT
I know which I’d prefer - and he’s Welsh. i didn’t say I wouldn’t prefer him, I’m just saying that all the hype about James but ince has done more in a les attacking team, Ince is the player who will be massive next season |
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Post by s8to on Apr 10, 2019 15:31:30 GMT
Dont get me wrong James is a good player but ince has both scored more and assisted more, he doesn’t get the credit he deserves yes he can be lazy but he’s our only attacking threat at the moment, big miss he was yesterday. ... BUT.. there is no substitute for pace, and we do not have any (let alone enough of it).. James every day of the week for me! |
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Post by sheds1862 on Apr 10, 2019 15:38:53 GMT
There is absolutely no comparison between James and Ince.
Ince is a Championship Journeyman , proven not good enough for the Premier League.
He is a decent player.
James on the other hand has only made 28 appearances, is 7 years younger.
Stats can be misleading. Are we saying because of stats that Butland was the 20th best keeper in the Prem after the multitude of goals he conceded ? Nope.
Likewise because he has more assists and goals Tom Ince is not a better proposition than James.
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Post by camstoke10 on Apr 10, 2019 15:46:14 GMT
There is absolutely no comparison between James and Ince. Ince is a Championship Journeyman , proven not good enough for the Premier League. He is a decent player. James on the other hand has only made 28 appearances, is 7 years younger. Stats can be misleading. Are we saying because of stats that Butland was the 20th best keeper in the Prem after the multitude of goals he conceded ? Nope. Likewise because he has more assists and goals Tom Ince is not a better proposition than James. I’m not comparing the two, alls I’m saying is that he gets hate but he’s done more than James this season, everyone would prefer james but we haven’t got James we have ince so how about get behind the players we do have |
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Post by thevoid on Apr 10, 2019 15:53:08 GMT
There is absolutely no comparison between James and Ince. Ince is a Championship Journeyman , proven not good enough for the Premier League. He is a decent player. James on the other hand has only made 28 appearances, is 7 years younger. Stats can be misleading. Are we saying because of stats that Butland was the 20th best keeper in the Prem after the multitude of goals he conceded ? Nope. Likewise because he has more assists and goals Tom Ince is not a better proposition than James. I’m not comparing the two, alls I’m saying is that he gets hate but he’s done more than James this season, everyone would prefe Thames but we haven’t got James we have ince so how about get behind the players we do have I'd prefer Thames, at least he can run. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2019 18:34:37 GMT
There is absolutely no comparison between James and Ince. Ince is a Championship Journeyman , proven not good enough for the Premier League. He is a decent player. James on the other hand has only made 28 appearances, is 7 years younger. Stats can be misleading. Are we saying because of stats that Butland was the 20th best keeper in the Prem after the multitude of goals he conceded ? Nope. Likewise because he has more assists and goals Tom Ince is not a better proposition than James. Swansea have more than one dangerous asset in their team. We, on the other hand, are, until recently, a one trick pony, or donkey more like. |
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Post by midfielder on Apr 11, 2019 13:47:09 GMT
Just completely baffles me at times this board...
Rewind 18 months and Dan James is being sent back to Swansea from Shrewsbury where he failed to make a single appearance because he was classes as not good enough. He will have been 19/20
Right now we have our own 19 year old at Shrewsbury who has scored 3 goals and just won League 1 young player of the month yet some quarters of our fan base have already written him off.
James is a special player, top 6 elite quality, worth over £10m etc etc but each of our own youths have already been classed as not good enough by all our “experts”; Souttar, Tymon, Campbell, Edwards in this very thread!, Sorensen, Verlinden...the only one recieving praise is Collins who “will definitely leave soon...way too good for us”
I’d argue James has had more bad games than good this season but that’s because he’s 21 and learning the game. The difference is Swansea have a culture where their youth can thrive, they won’t get chastised if they make a mistake, they can be inconsistent whilst they develop...just read their fan page you’ll see. We on the other hand seem to have this weird fetish where if we witness one bad game our youths are wank and will never make it.
We’re very good at waxing lyrical about other teams youth prospects and fair play Dan James he played well against us but Jesus Christ if we gave our own the same treatment we wouldn’t half have some prospects on our hands. It’s been debated on here whether NJ is holding back/loaning out some boys so they don’t have to deal with the shit that gets thrown at them during/after a bad game and my gut is that may be the truth, in which case was a sad indictment of our own fan base.
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Post by mickstupp on Apr 11, 2019 13:58:50 GMT
Just completely baffles me at times this board... Rewind 18 months and Dan James is being sent back to Swansea from Shrewsbury where he failed to make a single appearance because he was classes as not good enough. He will have been 19/20 Right now we have our own 19 year old at Shrewsbury who has scored 3 goals and just won League 1 young player of the month yet some quarters of our fan base have already written him off. James is a special player, top 6 elite quality, worth over £10m etc etc but each of our own youths have already been classed as not good enough by all our “experts”; Souttar, Tymon, Campbell, Edwards in this very thread!, Sorensen, Verlinden...the only one recieving praise is Collins who “will definitely leave soon...way too good for us” I’d argue James has had more bad games than good this season but that’s because he’s 21 and learning the game. The difference is Swansea have a culture where their youth can thrive, they won’t get chastised if they make a mistake, they can be inconsistent whilst they develop...just read their fan page you’ll see. We on the other hand seem to have this weird fetish where if we witness one bad game our youths are wank and will never make it. We’re very good at waxing lyrical about other teams youth prospects and fair play Dan James he played well against us but Jesus Christ if we gave our own the same treatment we wouldn’t half have some prospects on our hands. It’s been debated on here whether NJ is holding back/loaning out some boys so they don’t have to deal with the shit that gets thrown at them during/after a bad game and my gut is that may be the truth, in which case was a sad indictment of our own fan base. Stoke fans have plenty of form for hammering their own youth players, even the likes of Steve Bould and Lee Chapman used to get pelters. |
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Post by BuzzB on Apr 12, 2019 10:22:14 GMT
He’s just another Theo Walcott 😉
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Post by onionman on Apr 12, 2019 11:22:21 GMT
I’m not comparing the two, alls I’m saying is that he gets hate but he’s done more than James this season, everyone would prefe Thames but we haven’t got James we have ince so how about get behind the players we do have I'd prefer Thames, at least he can run. He’s a bit wet though. |
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Post by lordb on Apr 12, 2019 11:33:48 GMT
Just completely baffles me at times this board... Rewind 18 months and Dan James is being sent back to Swansea from Shrewsbury where he failed to make a single appearance because he was classes as not good enough. He will have been 19/20 Right now we have our own 19 year old at Shrewsbury who has scored 3 goals and just won League 1 young player of the month yet some quarters of our fan base have already written him off. James is a special player, top 6 elite quality, worth over £10m etc etc but each of our own youths have already been classed as not good enough by all our “experts”; Souttar, Tymon, Campbell, Edwards in this very thread!, Sorensen, Verlinden...the only one recieving praise is Collins who “will definitely leave soon...way too good for us” I’d argue James has had more bad games than good this season but that’s because he’s 21 and learning the game. The difference is Swansea have a culture where their youth can thrive, they won’t get chastised if they make a mistake, they can be inconsistent whilst they develop...just read their fan page you’ll see. We on the other hand seem to have this weird fetish where if we witness one bad game our youths are wank and will never make it. We’re very good at waxing lyrical about other teams youth prospects and fair play Dan James he played well against us but Jesus Christ if we gave our own the same treatment we wouldn’t half have some prospects on our hands. It’s been debated on here whether NJ is holding back/loaning out some boys so they don’t have to deal with the shit that gets thrown at them during/after a bad game and my gut is that may be the truth, in which case was a sad indictment of our own fan base. Stoke fans have plenty of form for hammering their own youth players, even the likes of Steve Bould and Lee Chapman used to get pelters. to be fair Chapman,despite being an excellent goalscorer, deserved everything he got I can remember being about 10 & not understanding why Bracewell was getting stick |
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Post by numberounominion on Apr 12, 2019 11:59:56 GMT
Stoke fans have plenty of form for hammering their own youth players, even the likes of Steve Bould and Lee Chapman used to get pelters. to be fair Chapman,despite being an excellent goalscorer, deserved everything he got I can remember being about 10 & not understanding why Bracewell was getting stick peter Reid reckoned Brace was one of the best players he ever played with
But ( obviously ) you can't expect Reidy to be as knowledgeable as your average stoke fan
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Post by foxysgloves on Apr 12, 2019 20:03:48 GMT
I'd prefer Thames, at least he can run. He’s a bit wet though. Lovely meandering runs though. |
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Post by mickstupp on Apr 12, 2019 21:28:06 GMT
Stoke fans have plenty of form for hammering their own youth players, even the likes of Steve Bould and Lee Chapman used to get pelters. to be fair Chapman,despite being an excellent goalscorer, deserved everything he got I can remember being about 10 & not understanding why Bracewell was getting stick Yes forgot about Bracewell. Add Garth Crooks and Graham Shaw to the list aswell |
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Post by adi on Apr 13, 2019 10:48:28 GMT
Lovely meandering runs though. Plays very fluid football. |
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