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Post by danceswithclams on Feb 23, 2021 19:39:11 GMT
His face looks like a composite of all four members of Duran Duran.
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Post by lordb on Feb 23, 2021 20:06:28 GMT
I have it on good authority that danceswithclams has never taken hallucgenic drugs ever.
Definitely not
No siree.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2021 20:22:44 GMT
Like johhn stones , a good example of why not to nitpick , pointing out every mistake a young player makes ... because they might turn out to be good players as they mature
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Post by cobhamstokey on Feb 23, 2021 21:09:15 GMT
Like johhn stones , a good example of why not to nitpick , pointing out every mistake a young player makes ... because they might turn out to be good players as they mature Spot on. Never is there a better example of that than Tony Adams.
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Post by RF10 on Feb 23, 2021 21:17:07 GMT
Shows what some of our fans know! I was surprised at the time as I felt it was clear he was a decent player and he is.
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Post by bertieb on Feb 23, 2021 21:34:49 GMT
Shows what some of our fans know! I was surprised at the time as I felt it was clear he was a decent player and he is. Shows what some of the Leeds fans know more to the point.
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Post by theteacher on Feb 23, 2021 21:37:24 GMT
Goes to show that putting players in the right position within the right formation and they can prosper.
Put the right players in the wrong position and the wrong formation and they can shrink and become a target for the boo-boys at a club.
A players value can increase or decrees based upon how they are managed or mismanaged IMO.
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Post by J-Roar on Feb 23, 2021 22:01:52 GMT
Hilarious reading this.
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Post by theonlooker on Feb 23, 2021 22:09:27 GMT
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Post by datguy on Feb 23, 2021 22:11:30 GMT
The Racing Post. That's where Kev gets his opinions published nowadays. Opting to sign Benik Afobe over Dwight Gayle is enough to cancel anyone.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2021 22:12:06 GMT
to be fair how many predicted Bamford would rattle goals in ?
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Post by J-Roar on Feb 23, 2021 22:15:32 GMT
to be fair how many predicted Bamford would rattle goals in ? Not you for one.
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Post by J-Roar on Feb 23, 2021 22:17:19 GMT
Ah, the cretin who said Afobe would fire us to the premier league!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2021 22:17:32 GMT
to be fair how many predicted Bamford would rattle goals in ? Not you for one. Certainly didn't you're right neither did anyone I can remember. So many after the event though. your point is?.
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Post by theonlooker on Feb 23, 2021 22:19:20 GMT
Ah, the cretin who said Afobe would fire us to the premier league! Indeed, a bloke who has taken millions out of the game. Frightening really. He should know his strikers if nothing else.
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Post by J-Roar on Feb 23, 2021 22:24:25 GMT
Certainly didn't you're right neither did anyone iI can remember. So many after the event though. your point is. People get it wrong. And it's funny when they do. And it's a relief when you see your name is not on the list. It's also funny seeing someone crowing they are relieved someone didn't opt to play for a country who failed to qualify for another major tournament. And the worst ones try and justify being wrong by saying everyone else got it wrong. And then get all uppity when someone calls them out for it. They are my points.
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Post by clarkeda on Feb 23, 2021 22:29:07 GMT
His transformation is quite remarkable.
I’ve always like Bamford due to him being highly educated. Sets him apart from the general footballer.
Something seems to have clicked at Leeds for him. Surely he’s putting himself as an outside bet for the euros
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2021 22:36:43 GMT
Certainly didn't you're right neither did anyone iI can remember. So many after the event though. your point is. People get it wrong. And it's funny when they do. And it's a relief when you see your name is not on the list. It's also funny seeing someone crowing they are relieved someone didn't opt to play for a country who failed to qualify for another major tournament. And the worst ones try and justify being wrong by saying everyone else got it wrong. And then get all uppity when someone calls them out for it. They are my points. Bt crowing you meant really wasn't bothered? No one is uppity at all, don't remember you saying he was this and that, just desperately trying to be a smart arse now. He seems a decent bloke and playing better than ever after a disastrous spell in the Prem before. like I said, so many now, none before, Exhibit A is yourself. like I said, what is your point?
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Post by J-Roar on Feb 23, 2021 23:11:42 GMT
People get it wrong. And it's funny when they do. And it's a relief when you see your name is not on the list. It's also funny seeing someone crowing they are relieved someone didn't opt to play for a country who failed to qualify for another major tournament. And the worst ones try and justify being wrong by saying everyone else got it wrong. And then get all uppity when someone calls them out for it. They are my points. Bt crowing you meant really wasn't bothered? No one is uppity at all, don't remember you saying he was this and that, just desperately trying to be a smart arse now. He seems a decent bloke and playing better than ever after a disastrous spell in the Prem before. like I said, so many now, none before, Exhibit A is yourself. like I said, what is your point? No clue what you're rambling on about.
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Post by RAF on Feb 24, 2021 10:56:50 GMT
Hhe was always a good finisher. Leeds create a lot and seems to suit him. he managed 1 goal in a Boro season and was a passenger due to their style . Don't think many saw this coming Certainly not you as you always thought he was useless. H
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Post by spitthedog on Feb 24, 2021 13:13:47 GMT
There are lots of factors which can contribute towards a player realising and some cases exceeding their potential.
There are players who learn fast at this level and are relatively late developers.
Working with the right coaches, in the right system, being happy, being able to rethink their own game, having a clearer sense of their own strengths and weaknesses etc, etc
We had players who developed while in the Prem, players who became very effective, who wouldn't have been considered Prem standard at points in their career. e.g. Delap, Walters and it works the other way too, with players like Kitson.
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Post by marylandstoke on Feb 24, 2021 13:19:10 GMT
I appeal to those with a greater knowledge than I.
Could Kane and Bamford play in the same team?
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Post by bayernoatcake on Feb 24, 2021 13:29:55 GMT
He'll be lucky to get in the England squad?
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Post by bayernoatcake on Feb 24, 2021 13:30:38 GMT
Like johhn stones , a good example of why not to nitpick , pointing out every mistake a young player makes ... because they might turn out to be good players as they mature Nitpick? He'd be at fault for a goal every other game. That's not nitpicking It's taken him until he's 26 to look like a good defender. Good for him. But he was shite before this season and playing alongside a world class defender has made all the difference.
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Post by wakefieldstokie on Feb 24, 2021 13:35:39 GMT
He’s no Sam Vokes
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Post by theoptimist on Feb 24, 2021 13:43:06 GMT
I'd certainly agree with that!
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Post by dirtygary69 on Feb 24, 2021 14:05:57 GMT
He's not even slow is he? Seems to have managed to get his finishing sorted, too.
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Post by tachyon on Feb 24, 2021 14:16:15 GMT
So far this season he's scored 16 goals from 23 xG. Presumably, they'd prefer a player who doesn't get into such good scoring chances, but scores at a rate more in tune with his (lower) xG. Continually getting into scoring positions is a much more repeatable skill than is the rate at which those opportunities are then converted. Bielsa knows this, which is why he continues to select him. View AttachmentI'll just bump this. Finishing is fickle and largely out of the control of a player. Therefore ignore the "fact" (illusion) that a player appears to be a poor finisher. It generally won't last. Getting into a position to score is a repeatable skill. So look for this in a striker. Bielsa is smart. Bamford is good at getting into scoring positions. He's now converting at league average rates this season. 12 non pen goals from ~ 12 xG. Who could have predicted it? Analytics, hey.
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Post by Bojan Mackey on Feb 24, 2021 14:31:24 GMT
Looks like he’s finally screwed his head on.
To all intents and purposes he was reported to be an absolute entitled wanker earlier in his career.
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Post by hardcastle on Feb 24, 2021 14:55:57 GMT
Entitled? Why do you say that? Football's a meritocracy, isn't it? Those who don't put the work in have no chance of making it.
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