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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 22, 2023 16:30:11 GMT
After today's game I really hope we don't see Edwards, Tymon, Thompson and Stevens in our starting line up against Rotherham! Edwards and Stevens both look too slow to be fullbacks, Tymon looks like he is about to be electrocuted every time he receives the ball. He needs to calm down and try to make more decisions right, because right now it looks like he has no idea of what he is doing! With Thompson on the other hand it goes too slowly, and it seems like he is waiting for the oponents to get behind the ball every time. A lot of the others weren't very impressive either, and of course it's just a friendly but stil .... Johnson looked our best player by far the few minutes he played, but got injured of course! Still a lot of work to be done before the Rotherham game!
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 22, 2023 16:05:48 GMT
Looked by far our best player the few minutes he was on the pitch!
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 22, 2023 11:49:18 GMT
Starting 11(10) today? .....................Bonham..................... Hoever......Rose..............Wilmot......Stevens ..........Pearson............Laurent............ ....................Johnson...................... ????.................Brown................Campbell I’d say swap Campbell to the right and Tymon will be on the left
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 22, 2023 11:48:31 GMT
Anything will do as long as it’s not 5 at the back 🙏🏻 Johnson won’t play Why?
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 22, 2023 10:58:11 GMT
Starting 11(10) today? .....................Bonham..................... Hoever......Rose..............Wilmot......Stevens ..........Pearson............Laurent............ ....................Johnson...................... ????.................Brown................Campbell
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 22, 2023 10:25:39 GMT
Is Bayram really a more dominant defender than Wilmot and Rose? I know almost nothing about this Turkish lad, but he isn't that big and still very young. Will he really be first choice in our central defence?
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 22, 2023 9:23:19 GMT
Is there a better alternative to getting older? Wanna buy my ‘serum of eternal youth’? Only £200 cash up front. I'm 58 and very comfortable with it actually, but thanks for the offer!
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 22, 2023 9:12:48 GMT
I'm lying it may surprise you to find out. I might smell of piss and cabbage but I'm not that old. I’m guessing you’re dead old like 50 or something😉 Is there a better alternative to getting older?
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 22, 2023 9:06:17 GMT
NO! Get rid ASAP! To be fair I’m not a big fan either, I just wonder if he’ll stay and if so I’d imagine he’d expect game time? With Hoever back and the Colchester bloke still on I think he will go back to Barnsley or at least back to league one.
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 21, 2023 16:33:25 GMT
Don't think we can afford the player you describe here! Of course we can, it just requires a bit of imagination. I would love to see this happen, but I really doubt it!
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 21, 2023 16:32:05 GMT
Seriously, why are you saying that? Why not give the lad a chance to show he’s changed his ways and has improved as a person and a footballer? I'm sure the manager has seen enough to decide either way on him either way My guess is that both Edwards and Tymon will be shipped out as soon as we have replacements.
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 21, 2023 16:22:33 GMT
NO! Get rid ASAP! Seriously, why are you saying that? Why not give the lad a chance to show he’s changed his ways and has improved as a person and a footballer? Did you see the Levante game? Both him and Tymon are far from good enough as defenders at this level. I honestly prefer Macari to Edwards as I think he is a better defender.
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 21, 2023 16:17:29 GMT
With good service from the wings Brown will score 12+ goals during a season if played as a striker during 40 games. His skills on the ball and decisions with the ball can be questioned many times, but he will often be at the end of crosses and is very useful for a high pressing team as well. I actually think Campbell will be sold before Brown because Brown is so versatile. Or alternatively we could get someone who does all of that? Don't think we can afford the player you describe here!
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 21, 2023 16:15:07 GMT
They certainly are , might just need to get a decent RB in as cover Could we try Edwards again, given his increased experience (albeit in the US and often at CB!)? NO! Get rid ASAP!
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 21, 2023 16:01:36 GMT
With good service from the wings Brown will score 12+ goals during a season if played as a striker during 40 games. His skills on the ball and decisions with the ball can be questioned many times, but he will often be at the end of crosses and is very useful for a high pressing team as well. I actually think Campbell will be sold before Brown because Brown is so versatile.
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 21, 2023 15:40:16 GMT
These loans seem sealed and done, but why no official statement!?
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 21, 2023 8:43:35 GMT
I must admit the thought of Tymon as our left back terrifies me! His lack of defensive awareness is really frightening, and one on one defensively he is unbelievable bad for a man with decent pace. He is a useful wing back though, but with 4 at the back he shouldn't be anywhere near a place in a starting 11. Absolutely, I'm sure if we manage to get in a decent LB he'll be gone very quickly. Must admit I can't wait to see a young decent fullback brought in!
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 21, 2023 6:59:14 GMT
Why? Because Hoever is streets ahead of Tymon one on one defensively, and his positioning is also better. In addition he is also much better going forward than Tymon. Think that's the answer! Hoever has only played a handful of games for us. Yes, Hoever is a bit better at bearing his man but I don’t think Josh is terrible in that regard. Hoever also gets into the attacking third more regularly than Josh too. As for carrying the ball forward, Josh showed the season before last that he is streets ahead and one of the division’s best LWBs for doing so. The point is, let’s cut Josh some slack. He has every chance of being coached into a good defensive LB. We’ve got some decent coaches in now under Neil, so let’s see what they can do with him (if he stays, which I hope he does). I must admit the thought of Tymon as our left back terrifies me! His lack of defensive awareness is really frightening, and one on one defensively he is unbelievable bad for a man with decent pace. He is a useful wing back though, but with 4 at the back he shouldn't be anywhere near a place in a starting 11.
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 20, 2023 19:57:43 GMT
That goal was phenomenal. The composure and skill to take the ball that distance and to beat every man he came against clearly showed he's a very talented attacking full back. The finish was just the icing on top of the cake at that point. He might not be the complete article defensively, but there is definitely a great player there, and I see no reason at all why he can't develop that side of his game. Look forward to having him back, and I would hope we try to push a perm deal or a loan with a view to perm. If we’re saying this about Hoever, then why can’t the same logic apply to Tymon? Seems like some folk are readily tolerating this from one player but not the other. Why? Because Hoever is streets ahead of Tymon one on one defensively, and his positioning is also better. In addition he is also much better going forward than Tymon. Think that's the answer!
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 20, 2023 18:08:06 GMT
Kenwyne was a big signing for us, but maybe Shaq was bigger.
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 20, 2023 12:10:34 GMT
Will be strange listening to someone who actually recognizes our players!
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 20, 2023 12:00:52 GMT
I just think it's about bringing the hope up so high that when the disapointment sinks in some can't hold it back. I remember I once had the same feeling about Davesviews when one of his predictions didn't come to fruitition and I probably wrote something I shouldn't have done. Sorry for that, but we are all only human beings with human reactions.
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 20, 2023 10:26:17 GMT
Did one of the ITKs say yesterday that we were bringing two CBs in and that they were foreign? If so we can't bring this one in as we only are allowed to bring in two players outside the UK, or am I wrong?
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 19, 2023 18:00:08 GMT
Another goal for Akor Adams tonight!
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 19, 2023 17:47:15 GMT
'Do you want to go out to get more game time? Then you need to sign an extension or you're not going anywhere!' Why build up liabilities? He is struggling at Championship level and certainly can't play higher given his lack of pace and poor distribution. Why extend a contract for a player whose league we hope to be out of within 2 years? I think he is a really promising defender, and I don't agree when you say his distribution is poor!
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 19, 2023 15:12:16 GMT
Don't think we're as far off a finished squad as some may think now, presuming that Neil is looking for 2 for each position: Travers (Bonham) NEW (Edwards) Wilmot (Rose) Bayram (Taylor) Tymon (Stevens) Pearson (Thompson) Laurent (Baker) Johnson (NEW) Campbell (Brown) NEW (Tezgel) NEW (Gayle) Edwards isn't good enough to be back up if we have any kind of ambition, and I honestly think Tymon shouldn't be either. I'd love to see Edwards and Tymon gone replaced with players able to defend!
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 19, 2023 15:00:22 GMT
I think Connor has two years left on his current deal, but I'd loan him out and make him sign an extension of the current deal. I really believe it will be daft to let him leave permanently now! Make him sign an extension😡...How does that work? 'Do you want to go out to get more game time? Then you need to sign an extension or you're not going anywhere!'
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 19, 2023 13:32:56 GMT
I think Connor has two years left on his current deal, but I'd loan him out and make him sign an extension of the current deal. I really believe it will be daft to let him leave permanently now!
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 19, 2023 9:04:16 GMT
I'd rather see us go for Akor Adams at Lillestrøm. He has scored regularly this season, is still young and will only increase his value. I'm almost certain a bid around £4M for him would make it very hard to resist for a club like Lillestrøm. Unproven at this level, but no health issues! I don't think we are in the position to pay 4 mill for an unproven player. ....but we are for a player with an uncertain injury outcome?
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 19, 2023 7:28:20 GMT
Could we loan Travers and get a possible permanent deal included? A bit surprised we walked away from the Sarkic deal! I wonder if Ben Pearson had a word with the "boss" ? Let's hope so, and that Ben already had spoken to Travers about it.
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