The Bristol Nest 594 Posted May 12, 2021 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,356 Posted May 12, 2021 Feel sorry for him in ways but unfortunately it's a prime example of why desperately jumping ship to get back to the Prem isn't always the best option, and one that Webber/Farke seem keen to protect our youngsters from. Godfrey went to a good club, no problems there. Lewis not so much, but they managed to stay up but it hasn't been a perfect move for him with him being dropped for much of the second half of the season. Hopefully Emi, Todd, Aaron's etc are taking note of this and waiting for the right move at the right time 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelm Canary 404 Posted May 12, 2021 It's not like the bloke is approaching mid 30's, he's 28 and been released by a struggling championship team. I don't think he's going to get another stab at the prem. I cannot believe we got 11 million for him. He's their Naismith. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,752 Posted May 12, 2021 we got 11 million for him we got 11 million for him we got 11 million for him we got 11 million for him we got 11 million for him unbelievable business! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ward 3 476 Posted May 12, 2021 Can imagine he was on a good wedge a week. However much has he cost udders all in all😏, never really like him so I'm glad 😂 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,778 Posted May 12, 2021 The Alex '**** you Norwich I'm moving to bigger and better things glory and trophies await me at Huddersfield in the Prem' Pritchard themesong 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,757 Posted May 12, 2021 1 hour ago, The Bristol Nest said: 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 End up at the Binners ? Stranger things and all that ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peanuts 150 Posted May 12, 2021 The relevant thread on the Huddersfield board is worth a giggle: https://downatthemac.proboards.com/thread/115799/prichard-appreciation-post 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,731 Posted May 12, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, AJ said: Feel sorry for him in ways but unfortunately it's a prime example of why desperately jumping ship to get back to the Prem isn't always the best option, and one that Webber/Farke seem keen to protect our youngsters from. Godfrey went to a good club, no problems there. Lewis not so much, but they managed to stay up but it hasn't been a perfect move for him with him being dropped for much of the second half of the season. Hopefully Emi, Todd, Aaron's etc are taking note of this and waiting for the right move at the right time Did he desperately jump ship? Or did we just pull an absolute blinder of a sale off? Edited May 12, 2021 by Monty13 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,813 Posted May 12, 2021 Sad how a career can go off the boil like his did and should be at the height of his career at his age. I wouldn't castigate him as there maybe things we don't know about. As for the Huddersfield forum and it's abuse, it makes me all the more grateful for this one and that abuse is not tolerated. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 11,131 Posted May 12, 2021 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Peanuts said: The relevant thread on the Huddersfield board is worth a giggle: https://downatthemac.proboards.com/thread/115799/prichard-appreciation-post Ooof, that's a proper kicking and little swearing needed.😖 "Good riddance. He will probably miss the exit door on the way out the useless ****."😲😀 Edited May 12, 2021 by Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 8,734 Posted May 12, 2021 Incredibly bitter thread this. I dont imagine Webber or the club took a great deal of persuading to accept the £11m. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 10,709 Posted May 12, 2021 Credit to Webber for getting the fee he did and then replacing him with a player on a completely different stratosphere for less than half of it. He could still be a top championship player if he wanted it badly enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alex_ncfc 686 Posted May 12, 2021 I usually don't mind when a player leaves to play in a higher division, but it sounds like he was a bit of a d!ck behind the scenes by desperately trying to force through a move - but to then go to Huddersfield Town of all teams, just to get Prem football, showed his desperation. And Webber played a blinder on this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birchfest 401 Posted May 12, 2021 What a waste of potential, he could have comfortably been a Premier League player, but chose the quick and easy route to jump ship to a side that was always going to be up against it. Another season with Farke and Maddison and he would have had bigger and better sides in for him. Could see someone like Peterborough or Hull going in for him as they head back into the championship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 6,365 Posted May 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Chelm Canary said: It's not like the bloke is approaching mid 30's, he's 28 and been released by a struggling championship team. I don't think he's going to get another stab at the prem. I cannot believe we got 11 million for him. He's their Naismith. I doubt we did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East Rider 589 Posted May 12, 2021 Lift from their site. Doesn't make good reading if true . Alex Pritchard, transfer fee, wages and the rest close to £20M in total, just left on a free, 65 games played at a cost of roughly £300K a game, its not as bad as it sounds though he did chip in with 3 goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gromitt 15 Posted May 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Peanuts said: The relevant thread on the Huddersfield board is worth a giggle: https://downatthemac.proboards.com/thread/115799/prichard-appreciation-post I think this poster on the above thread rated him.🤣 A truly feckless weeping septic festering baboons **** of a footballer, I hope him absolutely no success in the future what so ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 4,131 Posted May 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Chelm Canary said: It's not like the bloke is approaching mid 30's, he's 28 and been released by a struggling championship team. I don't think he's going to get another stab at the prem. I cannot believe we got 11 million for him. He's their Naismith. I think the problem for Hudds is that they bought several ‘Naismiths’ rather than just one. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewis DW 30 Posted May 13, 2021 A part of me wonders whether location has played a part in his un-happy spell at Huddersfield. Maybe if Yorkshire was closer to his home in London, and potentially his family... maybe he would have been more settled and played better? Maybe we'll never know, but its definitely been a talent wasted so far. I can see there being clubs after him. Someone like a Derby or Sheff Utd (aware these are reasonably Northern) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,973 Posted May 13, 2021 He will have no difficulty finding another Championship club I'm sure, especially on a free and homegrown. Bit of a mercenary but a good footballer when he puts his mind to it. Needs to graft and not expect everthing on a plate all the while. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,611 Posted May 13, 2021 (edited) I'd have him back, and I'm not joking. As a squad player on the right wages under Farke, he'd be an asset. Huddersfield was a poor career choice, but in that one season with us he was as influential as Buendia, Maddison and Hoolahan have been. At 28 he's still a good age, and if there's still fire in the belly, on a free he'd be a good signing. He's a player primed for our system and would integrate well alongside Buendia, Cantwell and Pukki. Edited May 13, 2021 by Creedence Clearwater Couto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 7,360 Posted May 13, 2021 29 minutes ago, Creedence Clearwater Couto said: I'd have him back, and I'm not joking. As a squad player on the right wages under Farke, he'd be an asset. Huddersfield was a poor career choice, but in that one season with us he was as influential as Buendia, Maddison and Hoolahan have been. At 28 he's still a good age, and if there's still fire in the belly, on a free he'd be a good signing. He's a player primed for our system and would integrate well alongside Buendia, Cantwell and Pukki. Respectfully, I completely disagree. We're a bit underpowered physically in that area of the park, and that's where in theory the likes of Hernandez and Placheta will help us with their pace on counter-attacks as in the Premier League, we will be on the back foot a lot more, but it also means more space for them to work in compared to threading balls through compacted rows of pulled-back midfielders. The last thing we need is another fragile dwarf. If anything, we're at least one complete unit / **** short. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,423 Posted May 13, 2021 Every club has a story like this. Naismith is ours. Pritchard is one of Huddersfields. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grando 335 Posted May 13, 2021 47 minutes ago, Creedence Clearwater Couto said: I'd have him back, and I'm not joking. As a squad player on the right wages under Farke, he'd be an asset. Huddersfield was a poor career choice, but in that one season with us he was as influential as Buendia, Maddison and Hoolahan have been. At 28 he's still a good age, and if there's still fire in the belly, on a free he'd be a good signing. He's a player primed for our system and would integrate well alongside Buendia, Cantwell and Pukki. I'd rather have Wes back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 8,734 Posted May 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Creedence Clearwater Couto said: I'd have him back, and I'm not joking. As a squad player on the right wages under Farke, he'd be an asset. Huddersfield was a poor career choice, but in that one season with us he was as influential as Buendia, Maddison and Hoolahan have been. At 28 he's still a good age, and if there's still fire in the belly, on a free he'd be a good signing. He's a player primed for our system and would integrate well alongside Buendia, Cantwell and Pukki. Farke also really rated Pritchard- according to Michael Bailey this was the biggest disagreement the two of them have had at Norwich. While I doubt he's coming back, I've no doubt Farke could get quite a bit out of him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
City fan 78 Posted May 13, 2021 In fairness, I'm sure Pritchard won't be signing on the dole, as he checks his bank balance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orly 289 Posted May 13, 2021 17 hours ago, lake district canary said: Sad how a career can go off the boil like his did and should be at the height of his career at his age. I wouldn't castigate him as there maybe things we don't know about. As for the Huddersfield forum and it's abuse, it makes me all the more grateful for this one and that abuse is not tolerated. This one in particular made me chuckle a bit. Glad I'm not in that support group: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,328 Posted May 13, 2021 Sign him up! We are going to need staff for the ticket office next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,328 Posted May 13, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, king canary said: Farke also really rated Pritchard- according to Michael Bailey this was the biggest disagreement the two of them have had at Norwich. While I doubt he's coming back, I've no doubt Farke could get quite a bit out of him. Much rather we brought Jacob Murphy back if we need a squad player for wide areas, to come off the bench now and again. I would have Pritchard over Placheta, but that is not a compliment. Pritchard is only being linked to bottom half Championship clubs for a reason, because that's his level now, boat has sailed. Edited May 13, 2021 by TeemuVanBasten Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
