simonb
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Post by simonb on Jun 20, 2018 18:03:54 GMT
Shades of Jake Thompson perhaps?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2018 18:15:08 GMT
simonb Perhaps a mixed shade of Jake Robinson and Niall Thompson ?
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Post by simonb on Jun 21, 2018 8:52:31 GMT
Well, Jake Thompson arrived on loan and played a few games and at times looked brilliant. His career though never really took off which given his initial performances was a shame.
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Post by petef on Jun 21, 2018 9:42:52 GMT
Well, Jake Thompson arrived on loan and played a few games and at times looked brilliant. His career though never really took off which given his initial performances was a shame. I can certainly remember Jake Thompson Simon he was a breath of fresh air at the time and was running rings around defenders and making them all look a bit foolish. I can't recall the opposition that night (Northampton?) but one thug defender took it personally and took him out with a tackle that would have seen red these days and had the crowd seathing. Therein lies a problem skillful tricky players will get rough treatment if not protected by officials, particularly at this level, and why so many end up like Thompson and Banton gradually drifting out of the game or just failing to progress. Personally I love to watch those type of players Mustapha Caryol was another "Marmite" type you either love or hate. I could never understand some of the abuse he used to get from the sidelines when here. He was young and raw but had undoubted talent that was subsequently utilised by other clubs who were happy to invest in him and who made them lots of money. Is it any wonder that players of this type can look uninterested and lazy at times if they are regularly getting clobbered and derided by pockets of supporters from the terraces.
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Post by loyalgull on Jun 26, 2018 15:29:18 GMT
Are we going to end up signing players we want or players that nobody else wants?
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Post by simonb on Jun 26, 2018 15:38:53 GMT
Well there are supposed to be some signings in the pipeline but the longer things go without additions the more likely it is that we will beg anyone to sign up!
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Post by simonb on Jun 26, 2018 16:20:15 GMT
Some may have changed their mind perhaps?
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Post by petef on Jun 26, 2018 20:42:20 GMT
Every single manager in recent years has struggled to attract quality players here for one reason or another. Why should we think Owers will have an easier job? Hes going to have to be tactically clever and unite and build an exceptional team spirit to succeed with whatever squad he ends up with. What did I just say? Bring people together ? Build team spirit?
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Post by chelstongull on Jun 27, 2018 9:00:11 GMT
Owers is way on annual leave (according to the HE) and Hedges is handling negotiations and is looking at two more players plus at least one if not two 'keepers.
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Post by simonb on Jun 27, 2018 9:20:05 GMT
Goodness, Hedges exists and is actually doing something? Seems numbers of anticipated signings are dipping? Surely a manager who was enthusiastic would nail down signings ahead of taking holidays. Looks like things will be extremely underwhelming in forthcoming weeks.
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Post by chelstongull on Jun 27, 2018 11:57:27 GMT
Hedges also comments:
"Quite a few of the players we approached at the end of the season are coming back to us now and wanting to sign"
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Post by simonb on Jun 27, 2018 12:02:26 GMT
Certainly going to need quit a few 6-8 players perhaps before loans. Still not over assured by progress but happy to stand to be corrected!
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Post by Rob on Jun 27, 2018 22:42:17 GMT
Hedges also comments: "Quite a few of the players we approached at the end of the season are coming back to us now and wanting to sign" They were obviously first choices if approached then, so hopefully we will be hearing of them signing very soon.
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Post by chelstongull on Jun 28, 2018 12:54:22 GMT
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Post by Rob on Jun 28, 2018 13:00:00 GMT
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