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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2019 18:13:16 GMT
Lost 3Kgs over the summer? That's absolutely massive for a pro sportsman to lose that amount. Fair play. I can't wait for this season. Can't complain about someone trying to improve themselves and that's clear from the weight loss. Good on him! When Jones came into the club he said he'd create an elite environment and give us an athletic team. Whilst supporters have been focusing on the age of the players coming through the door, it looks like our manager and his sport science team have been putting things in place behind the scenes to deliver on his words. Afobe said he was ringing the sport science bloke 2 to 3 times a week asking what more he could do, be it fitness work, diet or even his sleeping patterns. Sounds like the squad are buying into this manager and his methods.
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Post by kustokie on Jul 12, 2019 19:18:21 GMT
Can't complain about someone trying to improve themselves and that's clear from the weight loss. Good on him! When Jones came into the club he said he'd create an elite environment and give us an athletic team. Whilst supporters have been focusing on the age of the players coming through the door, it looks like our manager and his sport science team have been putting things in place behind the scenes to deliver on his words. Afobe said he was ringing the sport science bloke 2 to 3 times a week asking what more he could do, be it fitness work, diet or even his sleeping patterns. Sounds like the squad are buying into this manager and his methods. I had to read that twice. I thought you said sleeping partners.🤣🤣🤣
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Post by LL Cool Dave on Jul 12, 2019 19:20:16 GMT
33's to be Championship top scorer with our parent company.
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Post by FullerMagic on Jul 12, 2019 19:21:05 GMT
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Post by sneydgreenstokie1 on Jul 12, 2019 19:24:16 GMT
Would love to see how many lbs the squad has been made to loose over the summer
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Post by Rick Grimes on Jul 12, 2019 19:26:48 GMT
We’re going to need goals and lots of them so Benik will need to chip in if we want a decent crack at promotion. Losing 3kg is a pretty big deal so hopefully we see the player that we thought we signed.
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Post by stokienorthants on Jul 12, 2019 19:27:27 GMT
Would love to see how many lbs the squad has been made to loose over the summer If they are as good at losing pounds as they are at losing games we’d better get in touch with Bob Geldolf!
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Post by LGH87 on Jul 12, 2019 19:49:48 GMT
Both Benik & Vokes looks a lot trimmer this pre season.
I’m quietly confident Vokes will score goals you just have to look at the three he scored last season. All very different goals and shows he has it all in his locker.
Benik i’d Given up on but maybe this trimmer, confident Benik could actually come good
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Post by strangerthingshappen on Jul 12, 2019 23:57:09 GMT
Bring it on... certainly capable ...
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Post by StaffordPotter on Jul 13, 2019 9:22:41 GMT
Said it all along, play him to his strengths and he'll bang us goals in all day. Why we've played him as a target man and out on the wing really baffles me.
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Post by rickyfullerbeer on Jul 13, 2019 9:26:28 GMT
Benik had some great balls played into him last season, about 5 yards above his head and 10 yards wide of where he was stood. It'd hard to see why he wasn't more effective.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2019 9:49:13 GMT
Benik had some great balls played into him last season, about 5 yards above his head and 10 yards wide of where he was stood. It'd hard to see why he wasn't more effective. I agree with this. At the start of the season the system Rowett played just didn’t suit him and he was getting the through balls he needed then he seemed to lose his confidence and not look bothered at all. Can’t say I was impressed at all but he’s clearly working an it’s nice to see him enthusiastic. Perhaps Powell will be the man to give him the kind of through balls he needs. I had thought it would be Bojan but I don’t think they ever played together enough to develop that kind of understanding about each other.
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Post by rawli on Jul 13, 2019 11:01:03 GMT
Would love to see how many lbs the squad has been made to loose over the summer Charlie leaving was a good start on that front.
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Jul 13, 2019 11:02:38 GMT
Said it all along, play him to his strengths and he'll bang us goals in all day. Why we've played him as a target man and out on the wing really baffles me. The problems were as much with him and his application with how we were using him. Even playing him in a two he was slothful. The fact that his team mates are saying they’ve seen a “new” Afobe in training are telling. Hopefully his head’s right and he’ll be a lot sharper.
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Post by nott1 on Jul 13, 2019 11:02:44 GMT
Benik had some great balls played into him last season, about 5 yards above his head and 10 yards wide of where he was stood. It'd hard to see why he wasn't more effective. Especially with his aversion to movement!
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Post by raythesailor on Jul 13, 2019 11:03:17 GMT
Just watched his video. He sounds very positive and enthusiastic about the squad and the coming season.
If he starts to bell and slots a few in in the first few games it could be interesting and let’s hope enjoyable push for top six.
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Post by thehoof on Jul 13, 2019 11:10:23 GMT
I am no fan of Afobe, but if he has put in the effort that the weight loss would indicate and if his approach mirrors this, then fair play to him. It’s a new season and he deserves a chance to change the opinions of people such as myself. I hope he becomes the Striker that some people believe he is!
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Post by neddy on Jul 13, 2019 11:10:32 GMT
Just watched his video. He sounds very positive and enthusiastic about the squad and the coming season. If he starts to bell and slots a few in in the first few games it could be interesting and let’s hope enjoyable push for top six. Let’s wipe the slate clean and see how he gets on....I think we have to give him another chance.
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Post by nott1 on Jul 13, 2019 11:11:58 GMT
Just watched his video. He sounds very positive and enthusiastic about the squad and the coming season. If he starts to bell and slots a few in in the first few games it could be interesting and let’s hope enjoyable push for top six. Let’s wipe the slate clean and see how he gets on....I think we have to give him another chance. He needs to start banging in goals or he's no use to the team.
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Post by somersetstokie on Jul 13, 2019 11:12:37 GMT
Just a word of caution as we have seen this phenomena before where players turn up for the new season claiming to be leaner and fitter having put in long solo hours in a private Gym, and then they make a case for their reinclusion and a new start. Saido Berahino is one such player who comes to mind.
Having said that I am all in favour of a new look Afobe.
Maybe we could actually put him on the team sheeet as Benny Kafobe. Give him a new identity and a fresh start. At least it might confuse the opposition.
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 7, 2019 11:38:34 GMT
..as mentioned on the transfer thread...
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Aug 7, 2019 11:45:50 GMT
Maybe Feyenoord could do us another favour.
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Post by lordb on Aug 7, 2019 11:47:14 GMT
Maybe Feyenoord could do us another favour. what was the other favour?
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 7, 2019 11:50:05 GMT
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Aug 7, 2019 11:50:33 GMT
Maybe Feyenoord could do us another favour. what was the other favour? Coming in for Martina so we could cancel his loan.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2019 11:51:24 GMT
Never understand why people are so vague but obvious.
If you're very obviously suggesting that it's Afobe, just come out and say Afobe could be going to a Dutch side.
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Post by philb on Aug 7, 2019 11:52:50 GMT
Never understand why people are so vague but obvious. If you're very obviously suggesting that it's Afobe, just come out and say Afobe could be going to a Dutch side. They like the attention is all I’d say 😉
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Post by philb on Aug 7, 2019 11:55:06 GMT
If it means we get rid of Afobe and Campbell stays, then please just for once Scholes do the right thing ffs and stop squabbling about a bit of cash 😉
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Post by berahinosgoals on Aug 7, 2019 11:56:35 GMT
Why doesnt he just say who it is. This cryptic bollocks is just that
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Post by Fred Merger on Aug 7, 2019 12:04:11 GMT
Afobe couldn't get off the pitch fast enough on Saturday, let's hope he wants to go as much as we want him to!
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