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Post by Pugsley on Aug 13, 2023 10:08:03 GMT
I don't think anyone could be convinced after 2 games. Vidigal has hit the ground running and looks a good prospect. The others? Time will tell. Who are these players more likely to succeed? Are Pearson and Johnson (he knows 'em) good enough for a promotion team? Evidence suggests not. If I’m honest I’d be happy with progress. With Leicester and Southampton in the Championship this year it’s most likely a fight for one place. I don't see it. Both could lose a number of players before the window is shut. Like every season, it's all to play for.
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Post by Pugsley on Aug 13, 2023 10:03:35 GMT
So you'd stop him signing players half way through a rebuild? Yeh that makes sense. Yes, I would. I’m not convinced by any of his left field signings. I’d leave it to AN to bring in players he knows are more than likely to succeed. I don't think anyone could be convinced after 2 games. Vidigal has hit the ground running and looks a good prospect. The others? Time will tell. Who are these players more likely to succeed? Are Pearson and Johnson (he knows 'em) good enough for a promotion team? Evidence suggests not.
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Post by Pugsley on Aug 13, 2023 9:52:49 GMT
It's clear we've still got problems all over the pitch despite the number of players brought in.
Early doors still.
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Post by Pugsley on Aug 11, 2023 19:47:00 GMT
Citeh step on the gas after Burnley threatened - cue another devastating finish from Haaland. Quality we can only dream about. Boring though. Wish someone would kick the fluckers.😆 Looks like Kev is a biscuit man. Boring - winning the treble? CF scoring 52 goals?
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Post by Pugsley on Aug 11, 2023 19:42:03 GMT
Citeh step on the gas after Burnley threatened - cue another devastating finish from Haaland. Quality we can only dream about.
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Post by Pugsley on Aug 11, 2023 17:52:44 GMT
Ipswich 2-3 Stoke
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Post by Pugsley on Aug 11, 2023 11:11:33 GMT
Jurgen Klopp on Man Utd signing Pogba for €100m in 2016: "The day that this is football, then I'm not in a job anymore. "Other clubs can spend more money and collect top players. I want to do it differently. I would even do it differently if I had that money." Today, Klopp has signed Caicedo for £110m (€127m). Bye Jurgen.
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Post by Pugsley on Aug 9, 2023 21:26:17 GMT
Rotherham... jeeeeeeez
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Post by Pugsley on Aug 9, 2023 14:49:24 GMT
Vale away... finish off the renovations.
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Post by Pugsley on Aug 9, 2023 11:32:36 GMT
Not sure how to add photos on here but he said in 2020 that brown would be a 20 goal a season mobile target man in 18-24 months. Scored 14 for an awful team in his last full season being used exclusively as a striker. Could he get 6 more in a decent team? He’ll be lucky to get 6 for Luton. Luton alone will do well to score double figures
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Post by Pugsley on Aug 9, 2023 11:26:56 GMT
Glad he got a good reception. I thought we treated him badly and never really replaced him.
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Post by Pugsley on Aug 9, 2023 10:49:49 GMT
Good luck to Brown, hope he does well. He's done decent for us and scored a few goals.
With the window still open, it's safe to say other payers will probably leave and hopefully we replace them if needs be.
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Post by Pugsley on Aug 9, 2023 10:47:31 GMT
I'm not in the least bit worried and neither should you be 😂 Our obsession with having British players and championship experienced players when we were relegated from the prem has totally ruined the last 6 years. So relax and enjoy Well, not nervous yet, but our pulis and stokealona sides were built on british cores. Currently we have Stephens, Wilmot, Pearson and possibly McNally, hence why I’m not unduly concerned; however a presser up top is pretty crucial. Those sides were built on good footballers. The assumption that johnny foreigner doesn't have the core values is ridiculous. I would dare say that they are far more professional.
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Post by Pugsley on Aug 8, 2023 15:26:58 GMT
1-1
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Post by Pugsley on Aug 7, 2023 14:27:13 GMT
TP would have loved these guidelines... NOT.
Key stakeholders should be consulted if changes are going to be made. Playing an extra 10 minutes per game is the equivalent of 5 games in the championship alone.
He has a point, plus it will affect smaller clubs more.
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Post by Pugsley on Aug 5, 2023 11:56:16 GMT
Good luck to Alex Neil and the lads today and for the rest of the season.
Let's hope it's one to remember.
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Post by Pugsley on Aug 2, 2023 9:50:23 GMT
We've got a better keeper for this season signed. Nothing to see here anymore.
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Post by Pugsley on Aug 1, 2023 7:59:36 GMT
Wilmott is one of the best centre backs in the Championship, the defense will be built around him. Behave.
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Post by Pugsley on Jul 31, 2023 15:03:02 GMT
Maybe if the referees started respecting themselves by using the laws of the game correctly and carrying out the above actions should they happen then maybe they’d get the respect of the players and staff. They whinge it’s a hard job but at the bet365 they put their arm out to signal where the away team should take their throw in from and then do nothing after it’s taken several yards closer to our goal. Proper basic shit. This, 100%.
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Post by Pugsley on Jul 28, 2023 11:36:17 GMT
Be lucky if there was any announcement today, Ricky isn't in the best mood and I can tell you it has nothing to do with me. Bad pint last night?
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Post by Pugsley on Jul 28, 2023 9:17:22 GMT
This has actually reminded of the Jones badge beating after the Leeds game. So many were suckered in by that and when it was pointed it was hollow meaningless shit the reaction was the same as pointing out that is the same. People don't learn Neil is a million miles from Jones. I don't see anything wrong with him meeting a few fans in a relaxed non-contrived situation and getting an understanding of where the fans are at. There is literally nothing to 'learn'.
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Post by Pugsley on Jul 28, 2023 8:38:36 GMT
Good PR for the Manager and his mates.
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Post by Pugsley on Jul 28, 2023 8:37:18 GMT
Fuck me, he's the bogeyman. Just what we need. Forget coaching, he'll scare them into winning.
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Post by Pugsley on Jul 28, 2023 7:38:26 GMT
If by top 10 is between 1st and 6th then I agree. Anything less is bad season.
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Post by Pugsley on Jul 27, 2023 14:41:14 GMT
Our team will be have a good number of loanees. How is that building? Next season there is a high chance they won't be here. We'll have to get in another 5 or 6 footballers. We need to challenge for promotion, not amble to mid-table and think that is progress, it's not. Literally every team in the Championship relies on loan players now. Look at last seasons top 6. They were packed with them. Exactly!
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Post by Pugsley on Jul 27, 2023 14:38:23 GMT
I'm saying that AN has been brought in to get promotion, not to fanny around in mid table and get his back slapped for doing so. He's been here for 9 months as it is. 9 months. Exactly. Barely in the door. And we’re seeing a complete overhaul of the sorry bunch of wasters who were clogging up the dressing room. Now starts the real business of building a team from all these shiny new additions. This season is huge for Neil and the club. If it ends in promotion great. If it ends with clear progress and a solid platform for promotion next season then that will do for me too. Our team will be have a good number of loanees. How is that building? Next season there is a high chance they won't be here. We'll have to get in another 5 or 6 footballers. We need to challenge for promotion, not amble to mid-table and think that is progress, it's not.
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Post by Pugsley on Jul 27, 2023 14:14:20 GMT
Just out of interest who has said that AN won't be cut any slack and that we have to be promoted or nothing else? I don't think that's a realistic reflection of the general consensus on here. I think the vast majority of people are expecting an improvement and are hopeful of a playoff place maybe. At this point AN doesn't need any excuses being made. I think its only common sense to assume that the team may need some time to gel. Errrrrr. Pretty much what Pugsley is saying I think?? I'm saying that AN has been brought in to get promotion, not to fanny around in mid table and get his back slapped for doing so. He's been here for 9 months as it is.
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Post by Pugsley on Jul 27, 2023 13:22:23 GMT
Mid table? Honestly, no wonder we've won nothing with this attitude. Pressure is on the manager to deliver. Nobody is saying it is the aim. They’re saying it is the minimum. They're saying they would be happy with mid table. Honestly, wtaf?
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Post by Pugsley on Jul 27, 2023 13:21:09 GMT
Mid table? Honestly, no wonder we've won nothing with this attitude. Pressure is on the manager to deliver. So you don’t agree that integration of upwards of 10 new players into a first team squad is a significant challenge? For a team that just about finished outside relegation trouble in the previous season? We've poached a manager from a bigger club and tripled his money. He should be able to manage, it's not ladsandads
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Post by Pugsley on Jul 27, 2023 13:16:02 GMT
Yes, I expect him to challenge for promotion, realistically through the playoffs. You're giving the bloke a free pass already, doesn't wash. I’m not giving him a free pass. I’m saying mid table and clear signs of progress. Mid table? Honestly, no wonder we've won nothing with this attitude. Pressure is on the manager to deliver.
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