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Post by Biblical on Jun 15, 2024 23:32:09 GMT
I would be happy with Delap, I think he's got all the attributes to become a good player. I think the main issue when he came to us was, it was his first loan and previously he was playing in the u21s where he would of been used to being one of the biggest and strongest players in the league. You could see when he played for us he tried playing the same way and using his strength too much against experienced defenders. He will have adapted his game and gotten stronger last year at Hull. I definitely think Liam has come on as a player. Have a look at the goal he scored last season against Birmingham away. He led the line and made that goal all himself. He’d never have done anything like that playing for us. He scored 8 goals in the equivalent of 24 and a bit full games for Hull, so roughly a goal every 3 games which is more than handy. Not a chance would I pay anything more than £5M for him. But at that price and with a buyback clause inserted into the deal, City may be willing to do business. Maybe not the worst idea in the world for Mmaee to swap places with Delap at Hull either on loan. I’d actually be interested to see what he can do with players like Philogene and Seri around him. Hopefully he’s learned from that initial spell with us and realised that he really didn’t need to grapple with every fucker to prove himself at this level. That was his major downfall for me. His touch and everything else was decent.
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Post by tuum on Jun 16, 2024 3:18:08 GMT
There’s something in the order of the process that Stoke do that leads people to believe that they’ve signed. I actually fully understand how when passed on, people are led to believe they’ve signed when they haven’t actually. So when people are slagging off ITK’s for saying X had signed, it’s not actually their fault when they don’t end up happening. Disagree. Like when MC said it was going to be sorted “this weekend” if it doesnt become public then, then it’s absolute bollocks and don’t say it. I see it differently. It's a gossip thread laced with a bit of truth. I would prefer it if posters don't post spam just for attention but it's not a big issue for me (unlike the puns which I think do spam threads occasionally).If a post is in good faith I.e. they have been told something directly or have reasonably inferred something from the info made available to them then that is OK with me. You get to know which posters you can trust.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 16, 2024 8:23:42 GMT
Disagree. Like when MC said it was going to be sorted “this weekend” if it doesnt become public then, then it’s absolute bollocks and don’t say it. I see it differently. It's a gossip thread laced with a bit of truth. I would prefer it if posters don't post spam just for attention but it's not a big issue for me (unlike the puns which I think do spam threads occasionally).If a post is in good faith I.e. they have been told something directly or have reasonably inferred something from the info made available to them then that is OK with me. You get to know which posters you can trust. It is but if you’re pretending to know something and it doesn’t happen don’t cry when it’s pointed out.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Jun 16, 2024 8:30:58 GMT
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Post by liathroid on Jun 16, 2024 8:35:42 GMT
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Post by thornestein on Jun 16, 2024 8:39:13 GMT
are the players back in training next week then ?
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Post by shakermaker on Jun 16, 2024 8:39:14 GMT
I definitely think Liam has come on as a player. Have a look at the goal he scored last season against Birmingham away. He led the line and made that goal all himself. He’d never have done anything like that playing for us. He scored 8 goals in the equivalent of 24 and a bit full games for Hull, so roughly a goal every 3 games which is more than handy. Not a chance would I pay anything more than £5M for him. But at that price and with a buyback clause inserted into the deal, City may be willing to do business. Maybe not the worst idea in the world for Mmaee to swap places with Delap at Hull either on loan. I’d actually be interested to see what he can do with players like Philogene and Seri around him. Hopefully he’s learned from that initial spell with us and realised that he really didn’t need to grapple with every fucker to prove himself at this level. That was his major downfall for me. His touch and everything else was decent. During his time with us and Preston, he was drawing almost 3 fouls per 90 mins. He has now cut that down to around 1 foul per 90, whilst improving as an all-round forward. I think he'd be far more effective up top for us than he was last time, especially with Bae and Manhoef around him.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 16, 2024 8:40:32 GMT
are the players back in training next week then ? It says the trial is next month.
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Post by thornestein on Jun 16, 2024 8:42:07 GMT
are the players back in training next week then ? It says the trial is next month. yeah i misread it 🤦♂️🤦♂️
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Jun 16, 2024 8:43:39 GMT
It says the trial is next month. yeah i misread it 🤦♂️🤦♂️ They return on July 1st mate
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Post by J-Roar on Jun 16, 2024 8:43:55 GMT
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Post by gingerninja on Jun 16, 2024 8:45:53 GMT
He was at Hull last season for a spell apparently, so would fit really with our new Head of Recruitment.
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Post by pottersshed on Jun 16, 2024 9:20:46 GMT
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Post by xchpotter on Jun 16, 2024 9:29:07 GMT
I recall Steve Austin struck a similar pose and look how quick he was.
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Post by gingerninja on Jun 16, 2024 9:30:20 GMT
He would be one for the under 21's you would think?.
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Post by pottersshed on Jun 16, 2024 9:40:59 GMT
Seems that way. Only 18.
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Post by lordb on Jun 16, 2024 10:22:01 GMT
I recall Steve Austin struck a similar pose and look how quick he was. $6m for a youngster is a bit steep
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Post by march4 on Jun 16, 2024 10:23:32 GMT
I recall Steve Austin struck a similar pose and look how quick he was. $6m for a youngster is a bit steep Depends if he is bionic.
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Post by lordb on Jun 16, 2024 10:25:48 GMT
Smaller squad and walking away from leaked deals stand out from that Too many midfielders atm, at least 2 can leave
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2024 10:28:13 GMT
I recall Steve Austin struck a similar pose and look how quick he was. Could hit a stunner from out of nowhere as well.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 16, 2024 10:47:21 GMT
22 senior players only.
We have 21 as it stands.
We need to get selling.
Johansson Bonham Fielding
Junior Gooch
Gibson Rose Wilmot
Stevens
Burger Thompson Pearson Laurent Baker Johnson
Manhoef Leris
Junho Vidigal
Mmaee Ennis
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Post by Goonie on Jun 16, 2024 11:11:36 GMT
$6m for a youngster is a bit steep Depends if he is bionic. Injuries won't be an issue. We have the technology, we can rebuild him
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Post by J-Roar on Jun 16, 2024 11:42:53 GMT
Injuries won't be an issue. We have the technology, we can rebuild him He's bionic Career wise he's embryonic He's too young for gin and tonic He's Gav Hodgins
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Post by bolders on Jun 16, 2024 11:53:02 GMT
I can only see Johnson and Baker going, both will be gone for peanuts though.
Will anyone come in for Laurent? Watford were interested but they have had 12 new managers since then so who knows.
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Post by GeneralFaye on Jun 16, 2024 12:05:07 GMT
I can only see Johnson and Baker going, both will be gone for peanuts though. Will anyone come in for Laurent? Watford were interested but they have had 12 new managers since then so who knows. I'd be surprised if Vidigal was still here. I'd also be whoring Leris around the world hoping someone takes a punt.
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Post by realstokebloke on Jun 16, 2024 12:05:34 GMT
22 senior players only. We have 21 as it stands. We need to get selling. Johansson Bonham Fielding Sell Junior Gooch Sell if offered decent coin Gibson Rose Sell if offered decent coin Wilmot Stevens Burger Thompson Pearson Laurent Sell Baker Sell Johnson Sell Manhoef Leris Junho Vidigal Maybe Sell Mmaee Sell Ennis Sell I've got x12 deffos. Edit: my math is shocking, so that's an approximation obviously.
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Post by gingerninja on Jun 16, 2024 12:08:55 GMT
I actually think Bayern's synopsis is pretty much spot on..For me the midfield needs a good overhaul, really hope Burger stays for another season at least.
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Post by Han Solo on Jun 16, 2024 12:17:30 GMT
If it was me I’d look at
Johansson IN Bonham IN as a good 3rd keeper Fielding MOVE TO A COACHING ROLE new no. 2 needed
Junior IN Gooch IN
Gibson IN Rose IN Wilmot IN New CB needed
Stevens IN new LB needed
Burger IN Thompson IN Pearson MOVE ON Laurent 50/50 Baker MOVE ON Johnson MOVE ON
Manhoef IN Leris 50/50
Junho IN Vidigal 50/50
Mmaee IN Ennis MOVE ON
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2024 12:21:21 GMT
22 senior players only. We have 21 as it stands. We need to get selling. Johansson Bonham Fielding Junior Gooch Gibson Rose Wilmot Stevens Burger Thompson Pearson Laurent Baker Johnson Manhoef Leris Junho Vidigal Mmaee Ennis I imagine that Baker, Johnson, Laurent, Mmaee and Vidigal will all be up for sale. A creative midfielder (can one exist at this level?), a left winger, a decent striker and a left back will turn this squad into a solid playoff contender assuming that Million and Bae don’t kill each other somehow in the first day of training.
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Post by gingerninja on Jun 16, 2024 12:30:27 GMT
We have the makings of a decent attacking unit this season, obviously the rest of the recruitment is absolute key. Get it mostly right and we should push, with a fair wind, top 6.
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