LFEE Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Yep. Rafa had a plan and clearly those two along with Clark who has also ironically been given a new contract wouldn’t of been a part of it. Next dilemma is letting Gayle go for nothing or giving him another contract! Clark isn't really an issue, he's been a proper pro and performs pretty good all things considered. It's Ritchie and Shelvey that are completely mind boggling. So you’d have Clark over Lejune in the squad? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Yep. Rafa had a plan and clearly those two along with Clark who has also ironically been given a new contract wouldn’t of been a part of it. Next dilemma is letting Gayle go for nothing or giving him another contract! Clark isn't really an issue, he's been a proper pro and performs pretty good all things considered. It's Ritchie and Shelvey that are completely mind boggling. So you’d have Clark over Lejune in the squad? Nah, I bloody love Lejeune. Where did I say I'd have Clark over anyone? Did Rafa want to sell Clark? I always felt that Rafa rated him but as a backup only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I was making the point that Rafa had a plan and Clark would’ve been gone by now and replaced. The fact he is getting a new contract and Lejune is the one that’s been shipped out highlights the problem I’m referring to. It’s not a personal thing against Clark. Like you say he’s a good pro as is Ritchie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I was making the point that Rafa had a plan and Clark would’ve been gone by now and replaced. The fact he is getting a new contract and Lejune is the one that’s been shipped out highlights the problem I’m referring to. It’s not a personal thing against Clark. Like you say he’s a good pro as is Ritchie. The question is would any other of the clubs from mid-table (and probably lower down also) up offer new contracts to Clark, Shelvey or Ritchie - the answer would be a big no. It's why this club is a total mess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I was making the point that Rafa had a plan and Clark would’ve been gone by now and replaced. The fact he is getting a new contract and Lejune is the one that’s been shipped out highlights the problem I’m referring to. It’s not a personal thing against Clark. Like you say he’s a good pro as is Ritchie. The question is would any other of the clubs from mid-table (and probably lower down also) up offer new contracts to Clark, Shelvey or Ritchie - the answer would be a big no. It's why this club is a total mess. Clark would be a decent squad option for someone like West Ham or even Everton. He's as steady as they come. Not on the level of Schar or Lejeune but he's no donkey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I was making the point that Rafa had a plan and Clark would’ve been gone by now and replaced. The fact he is getting a new contract and Lejune is the one that’s been shipped out highlights the problem I’m referring to. It’s not a personal thing against Clark. Like you say he’s a good pro as is Ritchie. The question is would any other of the clubs from mid-table (and probably lower down also) up offer new contracts to Clark, Shelvey or Ritchie - the answer would be a big no. It's why this club is a total mess. Clark would be a decent squad option for someone like West Ham or even Everton. He's as steady as they come. Not on the level of Schar or Lejeune but he's no donkey So why didn't anybody come in for him then if that's the case as his contract was up? Sorry I disagree, like Clark's attitude, but, just don't see him at lower mid-table and above level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I was making the point that Rafa had a plan and Clark would’ve been gone by now and replaced. The fact he is getting a new contract and Lejune is the one that’s been shipped out highlights the problem I’m referring to. It’s not a personal thing against Clark. Like you say he’s a good pro as is Ritchie. The question is would any other of the clubs from mid-table (and probably lower down also) up offer new contracts to Clark, Shelvey or Ritchie - the answer would be a big no. It's why this club is a total mess. Absolutely. Clark Yedlin Gayle Shelvey Ritchie Were all on the way out under Rafa. Keep the squad full of shit, don't replace and stand still them while other clubs inch forward is our mantra. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I was making the point that Rafa had a plan and Clark would’ve been gone by now and replaced. The fact he is getting a new contract and Lejune is the one that’s been shipped out highlights the problem I’m referring to. It’s not a personal thing against Clark. Like you say he’s a good pro as is Ritchie. The question is would any other of the clubs from mid-table (and probably lower down also) up offer new contracts to Clark, Shelvey or Ritchie - the answer would be a big no. It's why this club is a total mess. I think that’s the same question I was asking Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I was making the point that Rafa had a plan and Clark would’ve been gone by now and replaced. The fact he is getting a new contract and Lejune is the one that’s been shipped out highlights the problem I’m referring to. It’s not a personal thing against Clark. Like you say he’s a good pro as is Ritchie. The question is would any other of the clubs from mid-table (and probably lower down also) up offer new contracts to Clark, Shelvey or Ritchie - the answer would be a big no. It's why this club is a total mess. Absolutely. Clark Yedlin Gayle Shelvey Ritchie Were all on the way out under Rafa. Keep the squad full of shit, don't replace and stand still them while other clubs inch forward is our mantra. Not sure Clark was on the way out under Rafa, mind. I seem to remember he'd staked a claim as a solid squad player and one of 2 CBs to reliably cover the first choice 3. I got the impression Rafa was very happy with those 5 covering the 3 CB positions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I was making the point that Rafa had a plan and Clark would’ve been gone by now and replaced. The fact he is getting a new contract and Lejune is the one that’s been shipped out highlights the problem I’m referring to. It’s not a personal thing against Clark. Like you say he’s a good pro as is Ritchie. The question is would any other of the clubs from mid-table (and probably lower down also) up offer new contracts to Clark, Shelvey or Ritchie - the answer would be a big no. It's why this club is a total mess. I think that’s the same question I was asking I was reinforcing your point ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyprickles Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 reckon Ritchie leaving could be related to Choudhury coming in in some way? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 I was making the point that Rafa had a plan and Clark would’ve been gone by now and replaced. The fact he is getting a new contract and Lejune is the one that’s been shipped out highlights the problem I’m referring to. It’s not a personal thing against Clark. Like you say he’s a good pro as is Ritchie. The question is would any other of the clubs from mid-table (and probably lower down also) up offer new contracts to Clark, Shelvey or Ritchie - the answer would be a big no. It's why this club is a total mess. Absolutely. Clark Yedlin Gayle Shelvey Ritchie Were all on the way out under Rafa. Keep the squad full of shit, don't replace and stand still them while other clubs inch forward is our mantra. Not sure Clark was on the way out under Rafa, mind. I seem to remember he'd staked a claim as a solid squad player and one of 2 CBs to reliably cover the first choice 3. I got the impression Rafa was very happy with those 5 covering the 3 CB positions. That’s how I recall it too. He was considering it but Clark came in and did very well again and Rafa decided against it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 I was making the point that Rafa had a plan and Clark would’ve been gone by now and replaced. The fact he is getting a new contract and Lejune is the one that’s been shipped out highlights the problem I’m referring to. It’s not a personal thing against Clark. Like you say he’s a good pro as is Ritchie. The question is would any other of the clubs from mid-table (and probably lower down also) up offer new contracts to Clark, Shelvey or Ritchie - the answer would be a big no. It's why this club is a total mess. Absolutely. Clark Yedlin Gayle Shelvey Ritchie Were all on the way out under Rafa. Keep the squad full of shit, don't replace and stand still them while other clubs inch forward is our mantra. Not sure Clark was on the way out under Rafa, mind. I seem to remember he'd staked a claim as a solid squad player and one of 2 CBs to reliably cover the first choice 3. I got the impression Rafa was very happy with those 5 covering the 3 CB positions. That’s how I recall it too. He was considering it but Clark came in and did very well again and Rafa decided against it. Aye. I'm sure Rafa appreciated his ability to step in, when needed, with little fuss. I think he would have been the last of that bunch to be replaced. The others were all promotion first teamers that needed replacing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 The club has a lot of deadwood and Rafa was in the process off shifting them off. I can't believe the club won't let Ritchie go for any price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I think there’s of course a price for each player but Ritchie has been a pretty stellar servant to the club and wants to end his career back down at Bournemouth and get some playing time too. The club apparently holding out for a little extra quid is poor behavior once again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 they are so thick!!!! if they add up how much he'll be getting paid till the end of the season, they'd have let him go on a free. really stupid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Another example of us being unable to recoup funds for a player who's long since past their PL use-by date, because the squad is so badly managed that we can't afford to lose them. See Gayle and Murphy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 100%. If you add the weekly wages between now and the summer and what they could be paying for him, I’m sure the delta is not that high. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Well done Ritchie! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 I find it amusing Bruce said "After all I've done for you" in the argument, when he literally plays Jeff Hendrick out wide before Ritchie now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 I imagine his apology was just Bruce saying "If you don't say anything I will just assume your sorry" and the Ritchie just stares up at him with crossed eyebrows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Think this guy deserves a mention in the last few games. He is clearly past his best but definitely better than Lewis at LWB. His attitude and will to win and not to mention his top notch crosses. Made 2 of the goals today and the fact that having him taking the corners over Shelvey is another positive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Was a really good cross for the winner like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Was a bit suspect defensively but yeah great cross for the winner. Not a huge fan of his anymore unfortunately but rarely gives less than 100% Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Did same against Spurs. Slated him at times, but impossible not to love stuff like this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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