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Post by cobhamstokey on Jan 25, 2023 21:07:23 GMT
Thought he was outstanding last week but it was a one off.
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Post by march4 on Jan 25, 2023 21:15:35 GMT
Thought he was outstanding last week but it was a one off. Note the opposition.
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Post by Gary Hackett on Jan 25, 2023 21:20:28 GMT
He's the best central midfielder at the club by a country mile.
We haven't seen the best of him yet due to his injuries.
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Post by potters11 on Jan 25, 2023 21:23:08 GMT
He's the best central midfielder at the club by a country mile. We haven't seen the best of him yet due to his injuries. He might well be but if he doesn’t want to be here he should be the first one out of the door.
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Post by shrewspotter on Jan 25, 2023 21:25:57 GMT
I'd keep him, our midfield is pretty weak as it is, also thin on the ground
Laurent isn't the best ever but I think I'd prefer him to Thompson in a 2 and poses a different more powerful dimension to Baker
Unless we have 2 or 3 aces up our sleeves I'd keep
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Post by shrewspotter on Jan 25, 2023 21:29:43 GMT
He's the best central midfielder at the club by a country mile. We haven't seen the best of him yet due to his injuries. He might well be but if he doesn’t want to be here he should be the first one out of the door. do you know this for a fact Just seems strange he left there as a free agent when he could have re signed. Previously at Shrewsbury so may be local, I don't know. Maybe he's just got friends at Reading and people are putting 2+2 and getting 5
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Post by march4 on Jan 25, 2023 21:32:11 GMT
He's the best central midfielder at the club by a country mile. We haven't seen the best of him yet due to his injuries. So let’s replace him with better. Our midfield is the weakest part of the team.
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Post by Timmy on Jan 25, 2023 21:32:36 GMT
Why would we let our best or second best midfielder leave, absolutely no chance 😂
Can't believe some of the venom and bile sprouted at one of our contracted players just because of some hopeful paper talk.
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 25, 2023 21:32:47 GMT
Sounds very much like it's come from Laurent's camp. He, in conjunction with Reading, must be keen to try and make it happen if it's all been leaked out like this, and Reading must be up for it and well-briefed on his wishes. Is the alternative a half-arsed Laurent sulking here as one of our better-paid players as he came on a Bosman
But it doesn't look great at all if we just let him sneak back there on a free after 6 months.
It'd be a surprise if they had anyone we'd see as an upgrade they'd be willing to swap? As has been said earlier, Lucas Joao is not playing and in his last 6 months, but not sure he's really what we're looking for, despite his size
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Post by gcamoutsideboot on Jan 25, 2023 21:35:41 GMT
Sounds very much like it's come from Laurent's camp. He must be keen to try and make it happen if it's all been leaked out like this, and Reading must be up for it and well-briefed on his wishes. Is the alternative a half-arsed Laurent sulking here as one of our better-paid players as he came on a Bosman But it doesn't look great at all if we just let him sneak back there on a free after 6 months. It'd be a surprise if they had anyone we'd see as an upgrade they'd be willing to swap? As has been said earlier, Lucas Joao is not playing and in his last 6 months, but not sure he's really what we're looking for, despite his size How about a swap for that Tom Ince lad, he's meant to be a top level championship player!
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Post by theonlooker on Jan 25, 2023 21:36:11 GMT
All these outgoings are just fine and dandy, but at this rate we're going head first into a final week trolley dash, in a relegation battle, the hardest window of the season with a new transfer team.
It has all the hallmarks of a disaster in waiting potentially.
We're treading a very fine line on very thin ice IMO.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Jan 25, 2023 21:36:41 GMT
Is Liam Moore still at Reading?
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Post by potters11 on Jan 25, 2023 21:37:28 GMT
He might well be but if he doesn’t want to be here he should be the first one out of the door. do you know this for a fact Just seems strange he left there as a free agent when he could have re signed. Previously at Shrewsbury so may be local, I don't know. Maybe he's just got friends at Reading and people are putting 2+2 and getting 5 I have no inside information at all. Hence why I said “if” he doesn’t want to be here. The same would apply for any player at the moment, if they don’t want to be here then move on. Aside from Souttar I genuinely wouldn’t miss anyone!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2023 21:38:40 GMT
I really like Laurent, be a shame for this to happen he's the only physical player in our entire midfield.
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 25, 2023 21:38:49 GMT
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Jan 25, 2023 21:39:05 GMT
Sounds very much like it's come from Laurent's camp. He must be keen to try and make it happen if it's all been leaked out like this, and Reading must be up for it and well-briefed on his wishes. Is the alternative a half-arsed Laurent sulking here as one of our better-paid players as he came on a Bosman But it doesn't look great at all if we just let him sneak back there on a free after 6 months. It'd be a surprise if they had anyone we'd see as an upgrade they'd be willing to swap? As has been said earlier, Lucas Joao is not playing and in his last 6 months, but not sure he's really what we're looking for, despite his size How about a swap for that Tom Ince lad, he's meant to be a top level championship player! Premier League. His manager says so.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 25, 2023 21:42:56 GMT
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jan 25, 2023 21:49:11 GMT
There will be no swap deals if they’re saying it’s wank for players at Stoke. Either make him stay or quickly identify an alternative, shouldn’t be too difficult based on his performances for us so far. He’s been mainly injured and not played well, whether that as a result of coming back in at short notice or whatever we need fit players ready to go. Same with Sterling, if he can’t play what’s the point?
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Jan 25, 2023 21:49:40 GMT
Average at best. We've got enough of them when Souttar goes.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 25, 2023 21:51:06 GMT
There will be no swap deals if they’re saying it’s wank for players at Stoke. Either make him stay or quickly identify an alternative, shouldn’t be too difficult based on his performances for us so far. He’s been mainly injured and not played well, whether that as a result of coming back in at short notice or whatever we need fit players ready to go. Same with Sterling, if he can’t play what’s the point? I think Sterling has played well when he has been fit and can’t see him going back. Not arsed if Laurent goes. Twitter rumours we want Ovie Ejaria
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 25, 2023 21:52:09 GMT
There will be no swap deals if they’re saying it’s wank for players at Stoke. Either make him stay or quickly identify an alternative, shouldn’t be too difficult based on his performances for us so far. He’s been mainly injured and not played well, whether that as a result of coming back in at short notice or whatever we need fit players ready to go. Same with Sterling, if he can’t play what’s the point? I think Sterling has played well when he has been fit and can’t see him going back. Not arsed if Laurent goes. Twitter rumours we want Ovie Ejaria Seems to be 2+2=5 though. The Reading fans seem to think he's useless
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 25, 2023 21:56:03 GMT
I think Sterling has played well when he has been fit and can’t see him going back. Not arsed if Laurent goes. Twitter rumours we want Ovie Ejaria Seems to be 2+2=5 though. The Reading fans seem to think he's useless They like Laurent who is useless so 🤷♂️
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jan 25, 2023 21:56:31 GMT
There will be no swap deals if they’re saying it’s wank for players at Stoke. Either make him stay or quickly identify an alternative, shouldn’t be too difficult based on his performances for us so far. He’s been mainly injured and not played well, whether that as a result of coming back in at short notice or whatever we need fit players ready to go. Same with Sterling, if he can’t play what’s the point? I think Sterling has played well when he has been fit and can’t see him going back. Not arsed if Laurent goes. Twitter rumours we want Ovie Ejaria He’s been ok but we can’t afford injured passengers. I’d be fine with Ejaria but there won’t be a swap surely. I’d just be looking at an upgrade on Laurents position to be honest (whatever that is). It’s a big window for Neil to shape his way of playing and I’m glad he’s identifying players he wants out more than anything.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Jan 25, 2023 21:58:11 GMT
I think Sterling has played well when he has been fit and can’t see him going back. Not arsed if Laurent goes. Twitter rumours we want Ovie Ejaria Seems to be 2+2=5 though. The Reading fans seem to think he's useless Can’t think of anyone else we’d be interested in apart from Joao or Ejaria if it was a player swap. How old is Hoilett?
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Jan 25, 2023 22:03:29 GMT
Seems to be 2+2=5 though. The Reading fans seem to think he's useless Can’t think of anyone else we’d be interested in apart from Joao or Ejaria if it was a player swap. How old is Hoilett? Mate he was gash on Saturday. Didn't he fall over letting Gayle nick it for the first goal?
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Jan 25, 2023 22:04:22 GMT
Can’t think of anyone else we’d be interested in apart from Joao or Ejaria if it was a player swap. How old is Hoilett? Mate he was gash on Saturday. Didn't he fall over letting Gayle nick it for the first goal? No that was the right back
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Jan 25, 2023 22:06:29 GMT
Mate he was gash on Saturday. Didn't he fall over letting Gayle nick it for the first goal? No that was the right back Well he was gash as well In fact I don't think I'd want a single player of their's on Saturday's showing.
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Post by stokecitydom on Jan 25, 2023 22:10:50 GMT
Ejaria would be another interesting signing. Another with great ability, however a questionable attitude which is what has been said about Celina.
It would make sense though, as he’s another who can play wide & we need 2 or 3 wide players if possible.
Laurent has been dreadful, but was my MotM on Saturday. However on 2 occasions where he played major parts in the goals he just turned back and walked back to our half. Thought it was odd at the time.
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Post by mrrine on Jan 25, 2023 22:14:07 GMT
A swap would be fine. Free would be totally unacceptable.
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Post by pottersrule on Jan 25, 2023 22:17:46 GMT
He's the best central midfielder at the club by a country mile. We haven't seen the best of him yet due to his injuries. Best centre mid at Stoke is hardly a massive accolade though is it.Bit like the tallest dwarf.Even that’s debatable as well.For the most he’s been very poor.
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