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Post by silsdenstokie on Oct 6, 2024 14:32:40 GMT
Weve had far worse signings since we dropped
Ideally he doesnt start but as a squad player hes fine
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Post by mtrstudent on Oct 6, 2024 16:25:21 GMT
Thomsons always been a steady player. Why do our fans constantly get on the back of our own players?? you all end up eating your words in the end Personally I know he’s not good enough to play a regular role in a team that has serious designs on getting out of this league. I certainly haven’t ended up eating my own words in this aspect. The way I see it, good championship teams have a solid system with hardworking players who can do the basics plus a few difference makers. Thompson ain't a difference maker but he's good enough to be in a promotion chasing team in the right system IMO. If you want to be playing quickly through midfield then that's not the right system for him. |
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Post by BuzzB on Oct 15, 2024 10:29:46 GMT
He’s shite.
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Post by figo85 on Oct 15, 2024 12:16:34 GMT
The only time we should be using Thompson is if we are 2-0 up with 15 mins to go and he can pass it backward to his little hearts content. Otherwise he is far too negative to chase a game.
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Post by potterpanzera on Oct 17, 2024 8:47:36 GMT
Personally I know he’s not good enough to play a regular role in a team that has serious designs on getting out of this league. I certainly haven’t ended up eating my own words in this aspect. The way I see it, good championship teams have a solid system with hardworking players who can do the basics plus a few difference makers. Thompson ain't a difference maker but he's good enough to be in a promotion chasing team in the right system IMO. If you want to be playing quickly through midfield then that's not the right system for him. I agree with you chief - Thompson does a job and for a playoff team would suit as a last 20min rotation player. Agree with most that starting him just never seems the inspired choice. He certainly runs about but never really pops up with anything head turning. Trust worthy at times at least. We all complain of his progressive quality, at least not his constant wasting of possession, fowling etc |
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Post by midtempo on Oct 17, 2024 10:24:06 GMT
Two touch Thompson IMO is a totally manufactured footballer like Ben Davies no natural ability at all.
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Oct 17, 2024 11:43:06 GMT
Bring on in the last 10/15 mins,if tequired,but should not be starting games,there is a big chance of him getting a red card,apart from him not been good enough to be a starter.
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Post by thehoof on Oct 17, 2024 15:01:45 GMT
He’s average. Absolutely bang average- it’s unfortunately what we have come to accept as being good enough.
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Post by wakefieldstokie on Oct 17, 2024 15:20:01 GMT
Weve had far worse signings since we dropped Ideally he doesnt start but as a squad player hes fine ‘Having far worse signings’ isn’t a valid point for me. He’s been more than a squad player, and yes we’ve had worse signings, however this doesn’t simply mean he’s not that bad. He is bad and accepting below average players for the championship in your side, whether a squad player or not, just reeks of complacency. Standards and expectations need to be better. So just because he’s not the worst doesn’t make it acceptable. Rant over🤣 |
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Post by mrnovember on Oct 17, 2024 15:55:02 GMT
Cobblers. They did me a couple of copies of my shed key while I did big shop round Asda the other week. Plus, the work they do around rehabilitation of offenders is highly commendable imo.
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Post by shakermaker on Oct 19, 2024 20:52:11 GMT
Think Thommo deserves a mention for today, as he gets so much flak. But we were much the better side in the second half, and it's no coincidence that Thommo was the only real change made to the starting line-up.
He won all his duels, kept the ball, and passed it well. He can do the simple things very well that fall under the radar, but allow the team to jump to life.
He seems to do better coming on as a sub than as a starter. I think this is because his limitations flourish better when the players around him are already in their stride.
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Post by spitthedog on Oct 19, 2024 20:55:39 GMT
Think Thommo deserves a mention for today, as he gets so much flak. But we were much the better side in the second half, and it's no coincidence that Thommo was the only real change made to the starting line-up. He won all his duels, kept the ball, and passed it well. He can do the simple things very well that fall under the radar, but allow the team to jump to life. He seems to do better coming on as a sub than as a starter. I think this is because his limitations flourish better when the players around him are already in their stride. I feel like we might see an improvement in Thompson under this manager, with some proper coaching and mentoring he could do a decent job for us. |
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Post by wakeypotter on Oct 19, 2024 21:00:30 GMT
I’ve said it before Thompson is a really good squad player
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Post by thepottypotter on Oct 19, 2024 21:06:25 GMT
Thommo is good as a sub in games like this - where we are shaky defensively, he steadies the ship.
I am glad that he is in the squad. Fills a hole and isn't on the big bucks either. He seems happy with his place too.
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Oct 19, 2024 21:07:18 GMT
Keep saying better today with him than burgur playing in that role and know who I’d rather go into that tackle burger made or rather didn’t in the lead up to their goal .
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Post by owdestokie2 on Oct 19, 2024 21:07:52 GMT
I’m certainly not going overboard with his performance today, was absolutely shocked by his “forward” passing.
Still need to progressively improve and move him on next summer
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Oct 19, 2024 21:10:21 GMT
I’m certainly not going overboard with his performance today, was absolutely shocked by his “forward” passing. Still need to progressively improve and move him on next summer He’s one we need to stay we lose all the players infront of him today is the most likely situation next summer |
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Post by owdestokie2 on Oct 19, 2024 21:27:35 GMT
I’m certainly not going overboard with his performance today, was absolutely shocked by his “forward” passing. Still need to progressively improve and move him on next summer He’s one we need to stay we lose all the players infront of him today is the most likely situation next summer I’m sorry but I need to disagree. . If he is viewed as a player integral to our improvement then expectations have been damaged beyond belief. I’m not criticising him personally nor as a player with limited ability. IMHO his inclusion in our squad (as a regular) shows how far the club is currently away from being serious promotion candidates. |
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Post by lordb on Oct 19, 2024 21:36:57 GMT
Norwich ran around Burger and couldn't get past Thompson ,showed his value,good squad player
Burger has had a couple of pretty good games but a fair number of way below par games like today
We need to find a way to get him going again
In principle the powerful box to box Lawal should be a good pairing with Burger
In the meantime I think Sol should be getting games ahead of Burger atm
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Post by dirtygary69 on Oct 20, 2024 9:02:24 GMT
Really good from Thompson yesterday, still can’t understand any flak he gets. Does his job better and more regularly than most other players without being Zidane.
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Post by bunnyscfc on Oct 20, 2024 9:11:03 GMT
What's the point of Thompson?
I'd be asking what was the point in spending £4.5m on a player who isn't fit enough, can't last 90 minutes, and lacks so much sharpness that he's regularly yellow carded first half for pulling back an opponent he can't catch?
Our biggest weakness at the moment is the bloke we've spent the most money on. Burger has been shocking all season, but he's not Jordan Thompson so seems to get a free pass off a few.
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Post by prestwichpotter on Oct 20, 2024 9:11:54 GMT
Thompson was excellent yesterday, barely put a foot wrong…..
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Post by Tom_stokiepmre89 on Oct 20, 2024 9:13:37 GMT
I like Thompson.
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Post by fca47 on Oct 20, 2024 9:27:02 GMT
The injuries we have now are the point.
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Post by dirtygary69 on Oct 20, 2024 9:38:03 GMT
I question anyone who doesn’t to be honest. Initially cheap, consistent and positionally disciplined. If everyone performed as well he does in terms of what’s expected, we’d be in a much better place. |
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Post by smithypotter on Oct 20, 2024 9:39:26 GMT
What's the point of Thompson? I'd be asking what was the point in spending £4.5m on a player who isn't fit enough, can't last 90 minutes, and lacks so much sharpness that he's regularly yellow carded first half for pulling back an opponent he can't catch? Our biggest weakness at the moment is the bloke we've spent the most money on. Burger has been shocking all season, but he's not Jordan Thompson so seems to get a free pass off a few. Amazing isn't it. People love a fall guy in Thompson for being a limited player we spent around 500k on, yet the £4+ million bloke gets away scott free. Thompson atleast knows his role and what's asked of him, Burger decided he didn't fancy it as soon as we went 0-1 down yesterday. Says it all. |
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Post by nottsover60 on Oct 20, 2024 10:09:52 GMT
I have just read,(a few days late) an article written by Graham Potter about Ceicedo the most expensive player transferred between two English clubs. In it he says he's physical, wins the ball then keeps it simple, isn't going to dribble past players or try anything flash. He is the important cog which allows Chelsea to play all their attacking players (alongside inverted fullbacks he says). Thompson immediately sprang to mind. Potter does say he has quality which Thompson probably lacks, although Thompson has been known to play some cracking forward passes but not on a regular basis. Ceicedo cost Chelsea £115 million. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c9vpjvkg294o |
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Post by tqstokie on Oct 20, 2024 10:21:28 GMT
so do I. Just needs a bit of self discipline. |
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Post by RedandWhite90 on Oct 20, 2024 10:21:45 GMT
I have just read,(a few days late) an article written by Graham Potter about Ceicedo the most expensive player transferred between two English clubs. In it he says he's physical, wins the ball then keeps it simple, isn't going to dribble past players or try anything flash. He is the important cog which allows Chelsea to play all their attacking players (alongside inverted fullbacks he says). Thompson immediately sprang to mind. Potter does say he has quality which Thompson probably lacks, although Thompson has been known to play some cracking forward passes but not on a regular basis. Ceicedo cost Chelsea £115 million. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c9vpjvkg294oI imagine he would be one of the easiest players to coach. Stay in shape. Break up play. Play a 5-10 yard pass. Repeat. Got a lot of time for Thompson, personally. One of very few who improve after they join Stoke. |
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Post by davejohnno1 on Oct 20, 2024 10:28:44 GMT
What's the point of Thompson? I'd be asking what was the point in spending £4.5m on a player who isn't fit enough, can't last 90 minutes, and lacks so much sharpness that he's regularly yellow carded first half for pulling back an opponent he can't catch? Our biggest weakness at the moment is the bloke we've spent the most money on. Burger has been shocking all season, but he's not Jordan Thompson so seems to get a free pass off a few. You really don’t rate Burger do you? |
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