Happinesstan Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Ashley17 said: I always harp back to this but Hayden was so good towards the end of Rafa’s tenure. Pressing high up at times and helping us turn over possession quicker. Never had the opportunity to recapture that form under Bruceball Was just getting ready to post something similar. He can definitely do the job of DM quite effectively, if the rest of the midfield take care of their own responsibilities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 minute ago, Mike said: Think we've needed a left back almost the entire time I've been a fan. First thing I do on every FM is search for a new LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Just now, Happinesstan said: First thing I do on every FM is search for a new LB. It's tradition. Every one of our FM saves has a shit hot LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, Happinesstan said: Was just getting ready to post something similar. He can definitely do the job of DM quite effectively, if the rest of the midfield take care of their own responsibilities. The thing for me is, playing 5 at the back doesn't really warrant a DM in there too. It's not like our wingbacks are way too forward. Having six players sitting deep in there is a reason why we never look like getting forward, creating chances or scoring goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 minute ago, reefatoon said: The thing for me is, playing 5 at the back doesn't really warrant a DM in there too. It's not like our wingbacks are way too forward. Having six players sitting deep in there is a reason why we never look like getting forward, creating chances or scoring goals. Agree with that, but he's still a reliable ball winner, and would probably pair up well with Willock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 I wonder if Ashley would accept out trust money to sign a new player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 20 minutes ago, Ben said: I wonder if Ashley would accept out trust money to sign a new player An interest free loan? ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_F Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 “couldn’t afford” The media love playing to Ashley’s tune. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Joe_F said: Of course they could afford the loan fee, Ashley/Barnes/Penfold just didn't want to pay it. Edited August 24, 2021 by et tu brute Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Wheys gona plaay fowah keepas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, toon25 said: Wheys gona plaay fowah keepas It's going to be his new tactic. When we are behind he hoys all the strikers on. When we are ahead, he is going to hoy all the keepers on. Brucie logic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 No surprises! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) Such a nothing club. Bruce started the window saying we needed at least 2 midfielders & a centre half. Now we Scrabbling around for loans. The squad is full coz he’s put 4 keepers in the squad. Fuckin shambles. Edited August 24, 2021 by gdm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 43 minutes ago, Joe_F said: 'Couldn't afford the loan fee' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Why the fuck would he or anyone want to come here anyway? Weirdos! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 4 hours ago, HTT II said: He’s shite like most of them and should have been replaced with better quality after promotion. Whether he goes or stays is immaterial, we will either not replace him or if we do it won’t be with anyone better. So, meh… Very average player, just seems better than the rest because he can run around a bit more. There was a highlight video of him showing his tackling skills but was pretty damning how many of his last ditch tackling is down to him being out of position in the first place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 13 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Very average player, just seems better than the rest because he can run around a bit more. There was a highlight video of him showing his tackling skills but was pretty damning how many of his last ditch tackling is down to him being out of position in the first place. He keeps out the way as well so doesn't get blamed for giving up possession when he never had it in the first place. He has a spell of 4 or 5 games a season when he influences games for the good, gets on the ball etc the rest of the time he's fairly anonymous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 6 hours ago, Ashley17 said: I always harp back to this but Hayden was so good towards the end of Rafa’s tenure. Pressing high up at times and helping us turn over possession quicker. Never had the opportunity to recapture that form under Bruceball Because Rafa never played Shelvey. Shelvey is the weak link and he skews everyone else's responsibility. Hayden has so much more freedom to win the ball without Shelvey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Hayden is a player we should’ve improved on, but haven’t. There have been many players like that during Ashley’s tenure and we still have a large amount of them at the club; Gayle, Dummett, Clark, Darlow etc. But Hayden still gives 100%. It’s hard to knock the lad when he does. He’s not a lazy piece of shit like Shelvey and has gone through some incredibly tough times where he easily could’ve given up. He’s given his all for this club and has been the upmost professional. On his day (played alongside someone competent and using tactics) he can be a good player. Compared to the rest of the dross in the midfield at the club, he should be the first on the teamsheet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Going by the first few games this season it looks like lack of fitness will be as much of a problem as lack of signings Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 43 minutes ago, Ben said: Going by the first few games this season it looks like lack of fitness will be as much of a problem as lack of signings Who'd have thought playing hoards of lower league shite wouldn't prepare players for the rugours if top level football? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Ben said: Going by the first few games this season it looks like lack of fitness will be as much of a problem as lack of signings Found it odd how strong we were in the back end of games late last season, not really sure that was fitness related as such though seemed to be we were behind in games or got our backs up and the adrenaline carried us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AY Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Dunno if already mentioned, but we have been linked with Glen Kamara (of Rangers). Great player, but Rangers will be asking quite a bit so no idea where the story comes from. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 13 minutes ago, AY said: Dunno if already mentioned, but we have been linked with Glen Kamara (of Rangers). Great player, but Rangers will be asking quite a bit so no idea where the story comes from. If its more than a loan fee it aint happenning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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