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Post by GeneralFaye on Aug 22, 2024 18:49:47 GMT
I know it was only Carlisle but I was very impressed with Dixon at RB. For that reason alone I'd have him on the bench for when Tchamadeu is having a stinker.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 22, 2024 18:51:48 GMT
I know it was only Carlisle but I was very impressed with Dixon at RB. For that reason alone I'd have him on the bench for when Tchamadeu is having a stinker. I thought he looked really uncomfortable out there. Still it was an improvement on Tchamadeu |
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Post by BristolMick on Aug 22, 2024 18:59:34 GMT
Had to read that twice!! BM |
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Post by a on Aug 22, 2024 19:06:04 GMT
Can he play up front? 🤦🏻♂️
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Post by Dave the Rave on Aug 22, 2024 19:33:25 GMT
He's 100% signed.
Just seen him having his pictures taken outside Clayton Wood (my lad is in the academy).
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Post by st3mark on Aug 22, 2024 19:38:45 GMT
He's 100% signed. Just seen him having his pictures taken outside Clayton Wood (my lad is in the academy). I'm relieved to get a centre half in |
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Post by Chewbacca the Wookie on Aug 22, 2024 20:04:50 GMT
He's 100% signed. Just seen him having his pictures taken outside Clayton Wood (my lad is in the academy). Great stuff. Good signing |
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Post by redandy on Aug 22, 2024 21:04:52 GMT
Looking at his highlights reel (yes I know) he looks like a rough diamond, but with plenty of great attributes. Most of his blocks and tackles come from great positioning and his Go Go Gadget long legs are annoying to play against as a striker. I hope he can be good or improve in the air, because its a weak area for us with our current short arse centre halve selection.
We got promoted with Shawcross and Court who were both dominant in the air, both chipping in with lots of goals too, its a necessity in this league.
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Post by lordb on Aug 22, 2024 21:18:03 GMT
Looking at his highlights reel (yes I know) he looks like a rough diamond, but with plenty of great attributes. Most of his blocks and tackles come from great positioning and his Go Go Gadget long legs are annoying to play against as a striker. I hope he can be good or improve in the air, because its a weak area for us with our current short arse centre halve selection. We got promoted with Shawcross and Court who were both dominant in the air, both chipping in with lots of goals too, its a necessity in this league. going by the comments from Argyle fans he's not good in the air |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2024 21:22:08 GMT
He's 100% signed. Just seen him having his pictures taken outside Clayton Wood (my lad is in the academy). What time was this mate? I've been down there tonight at the Athletic club but didn't see anything. Saw Dean Whitehead dropping his lad off at the Academy though... |
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Post by foxysgloves on Aug 22, 2024 21:22:30 GMT
Not the experienced bruiser I’d have liked (Joe Worral) but hopefully he’s Shawcross mk 2.
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Post by liathroid on Aug 22, 2024 21:50:49 GMT
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Post by Gary Hackett on Aug 22, 2024 22:06:25 GMT
He's 100% signed. Just seen him having his pictures taken outside Clayton Wood (my lad is in the academy). What time was this mate? I've been down there tonight at the Athletic club but didn't see anything. Saw Dean Whitehead dropping his lad off at the Academy though... You'll have to pay more attention to your surroundings. |
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Post by Dave the Rave on Aug 22, 2024 22:14:37 GMT
He's 100% signed. Just seen him having his pictures taken outside Clayton Wood (my lad is in the academy). What time was this mate? I've been down there tonight at the Athletic club but didn't see anything. Saw Dean Whitehead dropping his lad off at the Academy though... It would have been 18:45 that I walked past them. |
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Post by eddyclamp on Aug 23, 2024 8:50:29 GMT
Bit of a head scratcher, his he much better than Dixon and Anderson?
These young lads at Stoke need a pathway
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Post by lordb on Aug 23, 2024 8:55:48 GMT
Bit of a head scratcher, his he much better than Dixon and Anderson? These young lads at Stoke need a pathway It's a good point that Just wondering if Dixon might be used at right back as much as at centre back? Anderson out on loan would be an obvious move now? |
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Post by Veritas on Aug 23, 2024 8:58:31 GMT
Bit of a head scratcher, his he much better than Dixon and Anderson? These young lads at Stoke need a pathway He is 2 years older and has half a season of senior football under his belt, both of those issues are big differences at their age. |
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Post by baconburger on Aug 23, 2024 9:00:03 GMT
Bit of a head scratcher, his he much better than Dixon and Anderson? These young lads at Stoke need a pathway It's a good point that Just wondering if Dixon might be used at right back as much as at centre back? Anderson out on loan would be an obvious move now? Think they’ve already said neither Dixon or Anderson will be going on loan this season. Really weird signing I hope we’ve not had to pay much if anything in terms of a loan fee. |
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Post by nott1 on Aug 23, 2024 9:16:05 GMT
Looking at his highlights reel (yes I know) he looks like a rough diamond, but with plenty of great attributes. Most of his blocks and tackles come from great positioning and his Go Go Gadget long legs are annoying to play against as a striker. I hope he can be good or improve in the air, because its a weak area for us with our current short arse centre halve selection. We got promoted with Shawcross and Court who were both dominant in the air, both chipping in with lots of goals too, its a necessity in this league. going by the comments from Argyle fans he's not good in the air I'm not good with turbulence either! |
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Post by middleoftheboothen on Aug 23, 2024 9:17:05 GMT
We needed another centre back so I'm happy with this one. Just a couple of strikers now and it would be a good window for us.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2024 9:23:45 GMT
It's a good point that Just wondering if Dixon might be used at right back as much as at centre back? Anderson out on loan would be an obvious move now? Think they’ve already said neither Dixon or Anderson will be going on loan this season. Really weird signing I hope we’ve not had to pay much if anything in terms of a loan fee. Think SS or JW literally said they *wouldnt* be signing permanents to block the youngsters pathways where possible. Suspect this is a move to cover/ manage across 2x slots and manage our own youngsters in without overloading them? |
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Post by hd51 on Aug 23, 2024 9:25:51 GMT
We needed another centre back so I'm happy with this one. Just a couple of strikers now and it would be a good window for us. Completely agree. We are one capable striker from calling this a very successful window but if you read peoples views on here its like we haven't signed anyone. |
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Post by middleoftheboothen on Aug 23, 2024 9:31:00 GMT
We needed another centre back so I'm happy with this one. Just a couple of strikers now and it would be a good window for us. Completely agree. We are one capable striker from calling this a very successful window but if you read peoples views on here its like we haven't signed anyone. I think everyone is just desperate for a decent striker or two and rightly so imo. Everyone has their opinion but I think alot of the anxiety is because we have struggled to score goals and it is glaringly obvious we need a front man. |
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Post by Chewbacca the Wookie on Aug 23, 2024 9:36:38 GMT
We needed another centre back so I'm happy with this one. Just a couple of strikers now and it would be a good window for us. Completely agree. We are one capable striker from calling this a very successful window but if you read peoples views on here its like we haven't signed anyone. I agree to an extent though I’d say RBs key too. Only issues for me - Striker is a huge position and we can’t say it’s been a good window till we get one or two in. Hopefully that’ll happen as our current options are depressing. There’s no point in having great players elsewhere if we can’t score. - Still lots of dead wood. Particularly in CM and up front. That said of the signings made the only one that looks a dud is Gallagher and that’s not down to his ability but because of the expected injury picked up. |
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Post by premieraj on Aug 23, 2024 9:39:16 GMT
Wouldn’t say if we got Cannon be ok with the four of :
Canon
Gallagher
Maaee
Tezgel
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Post by monsoonmoon on Aug 23, 2024 9:47:37 GMT
Looking at his highlights reel (yes I know) he looks like a rough diamond, but with plenty of great attributes. Most of his blocks and tackles come from great positioning and his Go Go Gadget long legs are annoying to play against as a striker. I hope he can be good or improve in the air, because its a weak area for us with our current short arse centre halve selection. We got promoted with Shawcross and Court who were both dominant in the air, both chipping in with lots of goals too, its a necessity in this league. going by the comments from Argyle fans he's not good in the air I appreciate it’d be better to have the most complete defender you can, but I’m not overly concerned by him not being amazing in the air myself. I think any long balls are going to be for Gibson to attack and Philips to sweep up anything which goes beyond on the cover. Crosses might be an issue but his height and positioning should be good enough for him to get something in the way. I’m also pleased to hear about people talking positively about his positioning, we’ve had a few defenders who’s dubious positioning and / or concentration has meant they’re using their pace and a last-ditch tackle to get themselves out of trouble. Zouma used to do my head in for that. |
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Post by baconburger on Aug 23, 2024 10:29:00 GMT
going by the comments from Argyle fans he's not good in the air I appreciate it’d be better to have the most complete defender you can, but I’m not overly concerned by him not being amazing in the air myself. I think any long balls are going to be for Gibson to attack and Philips to sweep up anything which goes beyond on the cover. Crosses might be an issue but his height and positioning should be good enough for him to get something in the way. I’m also pleased to hear about people talking positively about his positioning, we’ve had a few defenders who’s dubious positioning and / or concentration has meant they’re using their pace and a last-ditch tackle to get themselves out of trouble. Zouma used to do my head in for that. Not convinced he's going to be a starting option at all. |
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Post by monsoonmoon on Aug 23, 2024 10:42:10 GMT
I appreciate it’d be better to have the most complete defender you can, but I’m not overly concerned by him not being amazing in the air myself. I think any long balls are going to be for Gibson to attack and Philips to sweep up anything which goes beyond on the cover. Crosses might be an issue but his height and positioning should be good enough for him to get something in the way. I’m also pleased to hear about people talking positively about his positioning, we’ve had a few defenders who’s dubious positioning and / or concentration has meant they’re using their pace and a last-ditch tackle to get themselves out of trouble. Zouma used to do my head in for that. Not convinced he's going to be a starting option at all. IMO, it’ll be Wilmot or Phillips for RCB and Gibson or Rose for LCB. I don’t think Spurs would let him out to be a squad option and he seems highly regarded enough to be able to choose an option where he would play. What makes you think he wouldn’t be a starter, or just a hunch? |
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Post by baconburger on Aug 23, 2024 10:45:47 GMT
Not convinced he's going to be a starting option at all. IMO, it’ll be Wilmot or Phillips for RCB and Gibson or Rose for LCB. I don’t think Spurs would let him out to be a squad option and he seems highly regarded enough to be able to choose an option where he would play. What makes you think he wouldn’t be a starter, or just a hunch? Just don't see a case for him to start. Don't see anything wrong with the pairing we've played in the first two games. I doubt very much we've signed him to start. He'll get some chances and have to really impress to change that imo. I really don't think we needed him at all. |
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Post by nottsover60 on Aug 23, 2024 10:51:19 GMT
I appreciate it’d be better to have the most complete defender you can, but I’m not overly concerned by him not being amazing in the air myself. I think any long balls are going to be for Gibson to attack and Philips to sweep up anything which goes beyond on the cover. Crosses might be an issue but his height and positioning should be good enough for him to get something in the way. I’m also pleased to hear about people talking positively about his positioning, we’ve had a few defenders who’s dubious positioning and / or concentration has meant they’re using their pace and a last-ditch tackle to get themselves out of trouble. Zouma used to do my head in for that. Not convinced he's going to be a starting option at all. I think he will be here for competition and cover. I liked what Moran said the other day about how he wouldn't have come if he was guaranteed a start, he wants to be good enough to start and first of all he has to prove to the coaching staff but more importantly his new teammates that he should be in the team. You would hope that all our loanees would have the same expectations. The same goes for Dixon and Anderson. The best get picked. Of course the experienced players have a advantage but there will be opportunities for the younger ones and if they grab their chance then perhaps they will keep their place. |
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