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  2. Posted

    9 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said:

    I'd like to think Zimmermann's possible departure is conditional on us getting cover. We've been here before and we have the situation where Sorensen will be covering for Hayden. If it's one out and one in I don't see the issue.

    I think the issue is that it will be extremely hard to get a player in of the quality we need if they are just going to be 4th choice. Personally I'd like to see Tomkinson being given the opportunity so we are developing our own players rather than another team (if its a loan) or just paying for an old warhorse to sit on the sidelines. In an emergency I have no doubts that Sorenson or Byram could do a job for a while in the championship.

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  4. Posted

    Interesting they show so much of the medical/fitness work ..obviously a non subtle attempt by the club to suggest he is not a crock!

    Must be so hard joining a new club with all the people to meet and especially when you dont speak the language - fans will need to give him time to adapt I expect.

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    4 minutes ago, TeemuVanBasten said:

    Zimmermann should go down as a cult hero for his bravery, professionalism and commitment to the cause. Credit to himself for repaying Farke's faith and breaking into a side at this level, and to Farke for giving him the confidence and belief to do that.

    Totally agree, never forget that moment when he was lying on the ground and just threw his body at the ball to get his head in the way.

    Great guy

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    18 minutes ago, Christoph Stiepermann said:

    He was carp from the very first competitive game. The PL is just as much about physicality and athleticism as it is skill unless you're exceptionally talented which Gilmour is not and as a result he looked hopelessly out of his depth, like a talented under 18 playing mens football before he's ready. He will probably go on to be a quality Championship level player who will maybe be good enough for the PL in his late 20's like an Ollie Norwood but right now he's nowhere near good enough for that level let alone for a team like Chelsea. 

    I agree with this, somewhat ironically reminds me of Dowell - plenty of skill but just doesn't have the attributes to play at the highest level.

  7. Posted

    As others have said, we should definitely offer him one but I don't think he will accept.

    He is getting on a bit but his movement is still  so good and that makes him an absolute pain for defenders to deal with - he pulls them out of formation, creating spaces.

    I could see him dropping into the 10 role IF we ever find a replacement for him as striker! Indeed I think that's what he actually first did and why he was signed rather than for the goal machine he became.

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    1 hour ago, Monty13 said:

    He’s looking good but if he’s staying he needs to sign a new deal, I still get the feeling we may see him depart before the end of the window if not.

    If we are still looking to get rid I’m not sure why he would’ve seen him play so much pre season or even feature so heavily in club videos.

     Guess it may be just putting him in the shop window but it’sa bit risky as you’re trying to establish your side and style like I think smith is.

     Maybe he is getting that one last chance especially as smith was interested in signing him for villa.

    i fully agree it would be good to see him sign a new contract. If we do give him yet another chance then he should repay us by signing

  13. Posted

    23 minutes ago, Terminally Yellow said:

    LOL. Half this forum had a ****ing coronary when we didn't sign "a League One player" in Scott Twine, but now we're looking at another side, THIS league one player is surely not good enough. And let's ignore that Harwood Bellis attracted rave reviews playing for Blackburn. Like any of you know anything about either of these players. 

    I hear Vincent Kompany knows a few things about being a centre back. I suspect I'd back his opinion over people like this any day. 

    Bryan Gunn knows a lot about being a goalkeeper but still signed Michael Theoklitos!!!!

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  15. Posted

    I know people bemoan players being good for teamwork or morale but people like Gibson and Hugil do play an important role amongst the team. Not suggesting they should be kept on just because of that, but you do need to have people in and around the team to create the spirit and togetherness. 

    I'm also  pleased to see Todd looking happy again.

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  16. Posted

    7 minutes ago, ron obvious said:

    Hogesar is right. It's lack of physicality that's the problem. It's not even about sheer size & strength, it's about that ability to not get knocked off the ball - & not lose it as soon as you've won it off the opposition - that sets PL players above the rest. 

    Maddison is a real anomaly in this day & age (no pace, tackling or heading ability) but his sheer footballing ability sets him apart - & the one thing he has in addition is that ability to hang on to the ball under extreme pressure.

    I agree with this, as already mentioned, Buendia isnt the biggest of players but he is physically strong and has a determination in his playing style.

    In relation to Maddison - he lacks physical presence but has the ability of being an annoying little sh** which winds players up and results in their frustrations and lots of niggly fouls on him that he exaggerates and wins free kicks for - NB I think this is a positive of his game and something that the likes of Cantwell, Rashica, Dowell, Rowe etc should do more of!

  23. Posted

    Not sure about the whole retro thing but may grow on me.

    What are the shorts like?

    More importantly what do we read into the video:

    Gunn over Krul perhaps significant

    Dowell included but not our main social media guru Cantwell?

    Captain material Byram over our actual captian

    Or is it just a focus on younger players/those wiling to do it!???

  24. Posted

    Having read the article I dont see why this has caused such a debate:

    • Top player says he would rather be playing in a top league
    • Agent says he would like to get his player the best possible contract for the most money (for his player and himself)
    • Club says they dont want to sell one of their best player unless someone pays them the money they want for them.

    His agent is even quoted as saying it is unlikely a club will make an offer we would accept given his age.

    So in reality I dont think the position has changed from how it was at the end of last season (or even at any point for any player).

    In fact it is now the club which is taking the risk - do they accept a lower fee for Pukki now say £10m OR run the risk of him not helping us to secure promotion and losing him for free next year (when if we still hold hopes for promotion we will need to find a bargain basement/lucky replacement as we wont even have £10m to spend on a new striker).

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  25. Posted

    IF he was actually committed to it then he would be a class above most midfielders in the championship and would be an unbelievable signing.

    I also think with an injury free year (will that be possible??) in the championship he would be one of the few players capable of stepping up to the premier league standard.

    I'm just not convinced that he actually wants to play for us giving comments attributed to him last year and his second half of the season performance.

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