Matt Targett

[rebelrouser]

Our defense declined in the second half of last season and our only upgrade was someone who missed an entire season w/ an ACL tear and who will be sitting behind Trippier most of the time anyway.  Can't say the defense is back to form in the preseason games either. 

[OverThere]

43 minutes ago, rebelrouser said:

Our defense declined in the second half of last season and our only upgrade was someone who missed an entire season w/ an ACL tear and who will be sitting behind Trippier most of the time anyway.  Can't say the defense is back to form in the preseason games either. 

Did the first string d play together in any of the games? Certainly not the 2 I saw.

[The College Dropout]

1 hour ago, rebelrouser said:

Our defense declined in the second half of last season and our only upgrade was someone who missed an entire season w/ an ACL tear and who will be sitting behind Trippier most of the time anyway.  Can't say the defense is back to form in the preseason games either. 

I hope we sign a young exciting CB. 

 

I expect Tino to play a lot too. 

[TRon]

9 hours ago, TorchyTBB said:

I've never really been a Targett fan.  He's just an average footballer with slightly less than average pace so he will never be good enough for a top eight team.  Contrast him with Trippier who although not particularly quick, more than makes up for that with his high technical ability and speed of mind.

 

Can't speak for what he's been like since coming back from injury, but defensively he was excellent in the takeover season.

[Kanji]

Matty just looks a shadow of that player we had on loan. 

[Dr Jinx]

Some players just don’t react well to being out of the team, hits their confidence and they just accept their situation. I think Lascelles also falls into this category.

 

Others will improve and force their way back in. I think maybe that’s what the manager is waiting for from Targett but he’s just too nice to make that impression.

[toontownman]

17 minutes ago, Kanji said:

Matty just looks a shadow of that player we had on loan. 

His match fitness must be pretty low. Feel for him as he was simply unlucky with falling outside the team last year. 

[Doctor Zaius]

Off then? 

 

Third choice if Hall comes in with everyone fit. Maybe even 4th choice if Howe would rather bring in Livramento and bring Tripper over to LB. 

 

Not sure where its gone wrong like. Only had 5 starts last season and although he didnt look up to the pace in his sub appearances. A victim of our rapid success I suppose. 

 

 

Edited August 18, 2023 by Doctor Zaius

[Zero]

Injury ruins his body. He is a completely different player since the injury. Sorry but it’s time to say bye.

[Tsunami]

Seems like a lovely bloke but, we need to get his wages off the books. If he wasn’t on so much we could probably keep him.

[80]

It's far from confirmed he's on massive wages. This idea seems to be based on some dodgy website.

[80]

Still seems popular in the squad and always has a smile on his face. I'm also in the don't know what's gone wrong club. Illness, injury or confidence, I don't know. Would like to find out one day.

[Ben]

How can we say he's finished when nee bugger has seen him play ? Great squad player for all our games this season, no chance Miley, Hall Anderson and Liveramento can see out a full season with Champions league football 

[SUPERTOON]

If we get rid we are in the exact same position regarding squad depth. Unless we plan on bringing in another CB, Targett should stay.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

There’s no reason to let him go. 

[Gallowgate Toon]

I don't think Howe will have pinned Hall down to a left back slot yet. He's an option there, of course, but he's also got a lot to learn defensively, by accounts.

[80]

21 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said:

There’s no reason to let him go. 

...So long as he's happy with the situation he seems to be in. He doesn't seem to be complaining which is interesting in and of itself considering he quit Aston Villa in very similar circumstances. Don't know if that's because he's happier with life in general here or because his circumstances have changed physically-speaking.

[ExiledGeordie]

I think he still has a role to play this season with the number of games we have. He was a steady Eddie when he first came in and injury really effected him last season. Defo no need to get rid this season unless we had a replacement.

[duo]

1 hour ago, AyeDubbleYoo said:

There’s no reason to let him go. 

Wage, fee. Sell and bring in a CB

[Hot Since 1882]

How much wage is he on? Saw someone post that he's on £100k - which seems mental. 

 

 

[Matt1892]

I think he might want to go, he pushed to leave Villa as he didn’t want to be back up so I can see him doing the same now.

[PauloGeordio]

18 minutes ago, Matt1892 said:

I think he might want to go, he pushed to leave Villa as he didn’t want to be back up so I can see him doing the same now.

Villa had Squeaky G, we have Eddie. He may stay 1 more season, even as a bit part player. He’s on a good ride atm. What with all the growth at the cloob.

[Hot Since 1882]

30 minutes ago, Matt1892 said:

I think he might want to go, he pushed to leave Villa as he didn’t want to be back up so I can see him doing the same now.

 

Nobody is walking away from CL football.

[Lotus]

Because of what happened to a Jacob Murphy, seemingly nowhere near the 1st team and barely getting a look in, everyone and their dog hoping he gets offloaded, only for him to show and prove his value after a period training and application……I’m quite happy to see Targett stay and work hard to become a competitive member of the squad again. 
If the management want to keep him, I think they’ve got a track record of being proved right.

[wyn davies]

Target on his way ?, should the hall transfer go ahead .