STM Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 1 minute ago, Miggys First Goal said: Is that just the player’s canteen at the training ground or do you think the other staff can use it (receptionist and the like)? Be a right cunt if the staff were forced to eat in the cupboard. Probably eat at different times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 Wish my work had a canteen like that. Need to get a job at the training ground. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 The bit where he met Trippier was about the only part of the video where he actually broke into a genuine smile. Weirdly great to see - that recognition of another serious international player in amongst stoney faced professionalism. I'm really hopeful he can be the player for us we want to him to be. Definitely got the talent. I think the biggest risk is going to be integration into the area and the language barrier. I mentioned it earlier in the thread but for Italian players the culture shock is often pronounced particularly in terms of language. With Spanish, Portuguese, French speakers there is nearly always a group of people there speaking your language to group together with. For South American players heading home isn't usually an option financially so they have to commit to the European career. For an Italian player the temptation to simply go back to Serie A is always going to be there if he doesn't settle. Good that his partner seems to speak good English and hopefully the club really make an effort with translators and lessons etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 Get the feeling his partner is going to make sure it works out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 1 hour ago, ponsaelius said: The bit where he met Trippier was about the only part of the video where he actually broke into a genuine smile. Weirdly great to see - that recognition of another serious international player in amongst stoney faced professionalism. I'm really hopeful he can be the player for us we want to him to be. Definitely got the talent. I think the biggest risk is going to be integration into the area and the language barrier. I mentioned it earlier in the thread but for Italian players the culture shock is often pronounced particularly in terms of language. With Spanish, Portuguese, French speakers there is nearly always a group of people there speaking your language to group together with. For South American players heading home isn't usually an option financially so they have to commit to the European career. For an Italian player the temptation to simply go back to Serie A is always going to be there if he doesn't settle. Good that his partner seems to speak good English and hopefully the club really make an effort with translators and lessons etc. Tonali seems an ultra serious (if not shy) guy off pitch and seeing Trippier likely was a wow moment for him. I bet he’ll be thinking similar when he’s linking up with Isak and Bruno. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 3 hours ago, ponsaelius said: The bit where he met Trippier was about the only part of the video where he actually broke into a genuine smile. Weirdly great to see - that recognition of another serious international player in amongst stoney faced professionalism. I'm really hopeful he can be the player for us we want to him to be. Definitely got the talent. I think the biggest risk is going to be integration into the area and the language barrier. I mentioned it earlier in the thread but for Italian players the culture shock is often pronounced particularly in terms of language. With Spanish, Portuguese, French speakers there is nearly always a group of people there speaking your language to group together with. For South American players heading home isn't usually an option financially so they have to commit to the European career. For an Italian player the temptation to simply go back to Serie A is always going to be there if he doesn't settle. Good that his partner seems to speak good English and hopefully the club really make an effort with translators and lessons etc. which languages just schar speak (and not the obvious one of "love"). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 A bit suprised he doesn’t speak English. I thought everyone learned that at school these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGRM Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 8 minutes ago, BeloEmre said: A bit suprised he doesn’t speak English. I thought everyone learned that at school these days. It is mandatory, but isn’t taught very well apparently. So, lots of Italians don’t speak it that well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emotic Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 Any chance the club could sponsor Miggy for some lessons too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 21 minutes ago, BeloEmre said: A bit suprised he doesn’t speak English. I thought everyone learned that at school these days. Strong scando energy post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 33 minutes ago, BeloEmre said: A bit suprised he doesn’t speak English. I thought everyone learned that at school these days. I learned French at school, however… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I learned French at school, however… I failed to learn French at school Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 19 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I learned French at school, however… In Norway we learn English minimum 10 years at school. French/German maximum 3. So almost every young Norwegian speak decent English. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, BeloEmre said: In Norway we learn English minimum 10 years at school. French/German maximum 3. So almost every young Norwegian speak decent English. When I was at school we did French from year 7 to 11, but you could drop it after that. So most people only do about 5 years. And you aren’t being taught to speak French really, you’re being taught to pass your exams. You could learn much better French in a few months from Duolingo. Hopefully the teaching is better now. Edited July 8, 2023 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 Just a thought but if Trippier can't be replaced like-for-like in a year or two, which I suspect, would Tonali be a first step towards us principally playing a box midfield? Assuming age take Trippier, Schar, and Burn out, the future lineup is. Pope RCB Botman LCB Bruno (right 6) - Tonali (left 6) Gordon (right 8) - Joelinton/Willock (left 8) RW Isak Barnes Due to TAA, we can't say Tripper is a "one-off", but anyone we sign is unlikely to be the next no. 1 crosser in the league. This means the lopsided 3-4-3 we play in possession has its days numbered. Even now, we can't play it if Trippier is injured or rested. With Trippier on the field, Tonali offers Bruno cover and an upgrade on Longstaff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 I don't get it? Why would anyone voluntarily learn French? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGRM Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Haz said: I don't get it? Why would anyone voluntarily learn French? The french would. Might come in handy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 9 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Get the feeling his partner is going to make sure it works out She loves the toon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 some lad interviewed on youtube had a photo of his little girls taken with Tonali and says he speaks canny english Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 I think he understands English, but is not comfortable holding a conversation with it. I'm sure Ashworth says this in the video if I remember correctly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 5 hours ago, Stottie said: Just a thought but if Trippier can't be replaced like-for-like in a year or two, which I suspect, would Tonali be a first step towards us principally playing a box midfield? Assuming age take Trippier, Schar, and Burn out, the future lineup is. Pope RCB Botman LCB Bruno (right 6) - Tonali (left 6) Gordon (right 8) - Joelinton/Willock (left 8) RW Isak Barnes Due to TAA, we can't say Tripper is a "one-off", but anyone we sign is unlikely to be the next no. 1 crosser in the league. This means the lopsided 3-4-3 we play in possession has its days numbered. Even now, we can't play it if Trippier is injured or rested. With Trippier on the field, Tonali offers Bruno cover and an upgrade on Longstaff. Not a bad shout. Mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 8 hours ago, BeloEmre said: In Norway we learn English minimum 10 years at school. French/German maximum 3. So almost every young Norwegian speak decent English. Speaks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 44 minutes ago, Super Duper Branko Strupar said: Speaks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 22 hours ago, STM said: Be a right cunt if the staff were forced to eat in the cupboard. Probably eat at different times. The staff aren’t animals, most places of work allow all staff to use the same eating areas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingArthur Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 14 hours ago, Stottie said: Just a thought but if Trippier can't be replaced like-for-like in a year or two, which I suspect, would Tonali be a first step towards us principally playing a box midfield? Assuming age take Trippier, Schar, and Burn out, the future lineup is. Pope RCB Botman LCB Bruno (right 6) - Tonali (left 6) Gordon (right 8) - Joelinton/Willock (left 8) RW Isak Barnes Due to TAA, we can't say Tripper is a "one-off", but anyone we sign is unlikely to be the next no. 1 crosser in the league. This means the lopsided 3-4-3 we play in possession has its days numbered. Even now, we can't play it if Trippier is injured or rested. With Trippier on the field, Tonali offers Bruno cover and an upgrade on Longstaff. Playing a box midfield will require either A) wing backs B) inverted full back like TAA. That lineup means Barnes and the RW are wing backs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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