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Nicholas91 The Democratic Republic of Kent 11 Feb 22 12.07pm
Originally posted by Charles We tried quite hard to get Max Aarons last time Norwich went down, which on the other night's showing was a good call. We might get a better response if they go down again. Edited by Charles (11 Feb 2022 11.39am) He does seemed destined for bigger and better things with all respect to Norwich. Would consider him a fantastic acquisition barring any Ferguson-esque shenanegans however will state I do view it as unlikely that we'll capture him. Would be thrilled if so however. Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!
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The Democratic Republic of Kent 11 Feb 22 12.07pm

Originally posted by Charles

We tried quite hard to get Max Aarons last time Norwich went down, which on the other night's showing was a good call. We might get a better response if they go down again.

Edited by Charles (11 Feb 2022 11.39am)

He does seemed destined for bigger and better things with all respect to Norwich.

Would consider him a fantastic acquisition barring any Ferguson-esque shenanegans however will state I do view it as unlikely that we'll capture him. Would be thrilled if so however.

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

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Palace in the Blood 11 Feb 22 12.39pm
Originally posted by Dannyh.V2 The situation regarding Ward Simply baffles me. We bought Ward to replace Clynne (sold) We put AWB in the first team for ward, because ward was injured. We sell AWB (better than Ward) and buy Clynne, this time to replace AWB. Clynne loses place to Ward, who we buy Ferguson for hasnt played a full game in two years nearly. So back to ward again a player we originally bought 3 right backs ago 10 years ago !! Anyone who thinks that good business needs their bumps felt. Ward is lovely bloke and a great servant for the club, of that there is no doubt. But .....anyone with a modicum of pace has him up all day long, and after last night it would appear his delivery into the box as an attacking right back ( as PV plays that way ) was bloody woeful. Compare that to our LB Mitchell who is another Ashley Cole in the making, he was simply superb last night and for me was MOTM. The fist 30 mins was dire, exactly as it was against Scumwall, then it was one way traffic, and but for a fluke of a penalty miss we would have had three points. Still not convinced with Mateta he had few opportunities against a shambolic defence, would've much rather seen benteke as the focal point, as Mateta seems incapable of holding the ball up. Over all C+ much room for improvement. Oh and whats the crack with Wickham.V2 is he ever going to play ? Some of your Facts are wrong We bought ward in 2012 and he was one of 4 RB we obtained 2 purchases and 2 loans 2012 -13 RB Ward Blake Gordon and Richards 2013 -14 We bought Jack Hunt 2014-15 we bought Kelly and Magri 15-16 and 16-17 No RB bought 17-18 Timothy Fosu-Mensah loaned in to replace 18-19 19-20 No RB purchased or loaned 20-21 Clyne returned on free transfer and we buy Ferg as a CB or RB is unknown When Clyne left us we had just come out of administration In fact the administrators wanted to sell him to wolves for 350K but he prefeerefd to run down contract. He ran down his contract and joined Soton and fee we received was compensation due to his age. I accept your point as most of us do that it is time we looked for a replacement but he has seen off a lot players in his position (and managers). Other than under FDB he has been a main choice in his position, obviously AWB took his place for a while after taking his place due to injury. In my view he has also been agood captain when called upon and a positive influence on other players
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Originally posted by Dannyh.V2

The situation regarding Ward Simply baffles me.
We bought Ward to replace Clynne (sold)
We put AWB in the first team for ward, because ward was injured.
We sell AWB (better than Ward) and buy Clynne, this time to replace AWB.
Clynne loses place to Ward, who we buy Ferguson for hasnt played a full game in two years nearly.

So back to ward again a player we originally bought 3 right backs ago 10 years ago !!

Anyone who thinks that good business needs their bumps felt.

Ward is lovely bloke and a great servant for the club, of that there is no doubt. But .....anyone with a modicum of pace has him up all day long, and after last night it would appear his delivery into the box as an attacking right back ( as PV plays that way ) was bloody woeful.

Compare that to our LB Mitchell who is another Ashley Cole in the making, he was simply superb last night and for me was MOTM.

The fist 30 mins was dire, exactly as it was against Scumwall, then it was one way traffic, and but for a fluke of a penalty miss we would have had three points.

Still not convinced with Mateta he had few opportunities against a shambolic defence, would've much rather seen benteke as the focal point, as Mateta seems incapable of holding the ball up.

Over all C+ much room for improvement.

Oh and whats the crack with Wickham.V2 is he ever going to play ?

Some of your Facts are wrong
We bought ward in 2012 and he was one of 4 RB we obtained 2 purchases and 2 loans
2012 -13 RB Ward Blake Gordon and Richards
2013 -14 We bought Jack Hunt
2014-15 we bought Kelly and Magri
15-16 and 16-17 No RB bought
17-18 Timothy Fosu-Mensah loaned in to replace
18-19 19-20 No RB purchased or loaned
20-21 Clyne returned on free transfer and we buy Ferg as a CB or RB is unknown

When Clyne left us we had just come out of administration In fact the administrators wanted to sell him to wolves for 350K but he prefeerefd to run down contract. He ran down his contract and joined Soton and fee we received was compensation due to his age.

I accept your point as most of us do that it is time we looked for a replacement but he has seen off a lot players in his position (and managers). Other than under FDB he has been a main choice in his position, obviously AWB took his place for a while after taking his place due to injury.

In my view he has also been agood captain when called upon and a positive influence on other players

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Eaglecoops CR3 11 Feb 22 4.53pm
Originally posted by Palace in the Blood Some of your Facts are wrong We bought ward in 2012 and he was one of 4 RB we obtained 2 purchases and 2 loans 2012 -13 RB Ward Blake Gordon and Richards 2013 -14 We bought Jack Hunt 2014-15 we bought Kelly and Magri 15-16 and 16-17 No RB bought 17-18 Timothy Fosu-Mensah loaned in to replace 18-19 19-20 No RB purchased or loaned 20-21 Clyne returned on free transfer and we buy Ferg as a CB or RB is unknown When Clyne left us we had just come out of administration In fact the administrators wanted to sell him to wolves for 350K but he prefeerefd to run down contract. He ran down his contract and joined Soton and fee we received was compensation due to his age. I accept your point as most of us do that it is time we looked for a replacement but he has seen off a lot players in his position (and managers). Other than under FDB he has been a main choice in his position, obviously AWB took his place for a while after taking his place due to injury. In my view he has also been agood captain when called upon and a positive influence on other players Doesn’t escape earlier points that he is now slow and his side of the pitch is the constant source of goals for most teams playing against us. A replacement is urgently required regardless of what sort of positivity is seen in him by fans. It’s a sad but true fact.
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Originally posted by Palace in the Blood

In my view he has also been agood captain when called upon and a positive influence on other players

Doesn’t escape earlier points that he is now slow and his side of the pitch is the constant source of goals for most teams playing against us. A replacement is urgently required regardless of what sort of positivity is seen in him by fans. It’s a sad but true fact.

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mtp1958 Oswestry 11 Feb 22 5.46pm
Clyne not as good as people think also injurys play a big part in his appearances , Looked at some stats Mitchel made more tackles by 17 from ward , but Ward has done the most clearances nearly 30 more than mitchell , so yes the pace is not there but the reading of dangers are still good. yes i said we need younger pity NF injurys havent gone away by now but he was free and we was hoping the operations was going to be quicker recovery , all the new injurys are lack of playing so muscle strenght not there yet , so a younger stop gap would be nice or a good signing of a 28yr old In the mean time we have Ward so get behind him , old men like praise
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Oswestry 11 Feb 22 5.46pm

Clyne not as good as people think also injurys play a big part in his appearances , Looked at some stats Mitchel made more tackles by 17 from ward , but Ward has done the most clearances nearly 30 more than mitchell , so yes the pace is not there but the reading of dangers are still good.

yes i said we need younger pity NF injurys havent gone away by now but he was free and we was hoping the operations was going to be quicker recovery , all the new injurys are lack of playing so muscle strenght not there yet , so a younger stop gap would be nice or a good signing of a 28yr old

In the mean time we have Ward so get behind him , old men like praise

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Oddball2021 Adelaide 12 Feb 22 1.08am
Ward's lack of speed has to be assessed with his ability defending close to goal. He more than once blocks goals destined for the net. His football mind is very superior to most defenders. His speed has been improved I have noticed but he needs to really prepare himself for that - I guess, because I have been astounded at his improvement in speed for many games this season - but he needs to be at his best to achieve that. So Ward brings a lot to the team, but you need a GOOD defensive midfielder to cover for his lack of (sometimes) speed, so that is why, despite some faults, I prefer Milo to a Hughes in the starting 11, or a Kouyate, or Macarthur, players more defensively minded to avoid leaving Ward 1 on 1 with speedy wingers. That was my criticism of the starting 11 against Norwich, all attacking midfielders (but to be fair, we STILL should and could have won that match). Yes, an upgrade on Ward is desirable, with Ward as a great sub, but I wouldn't discount Ward's proven value at present - until his upgrade arrives he needs to be supported by a more defensive-minded midfielder.
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Adelaide 12 Feb 22 1.08am

Ward's lack of speed has to be assessed with his ability defending close to goal. He more than once blocks goals destined for the net. His football mind is very superior to most defenders. His speed has been improved I have noticed but he needs to really prepare himself for that - I guess, because I have been astounded at his improvement in speed for many games this season - but he needs to be at his best to achieve that. So Ward brings a lot to the team, but you need a GOOD defensive midfielder to cover for his lack of (sometimes) speed, so that is why, despite some faults, I prefer Milo to a Hughes in the starting 11, or a Kouyate, or Macarthur, players more defensively minded to avoid leaving Ward 1 on 1 with speedy wingers. That was my criticism of the starting 11 against Norwich, all attacking midfielders (but to be fair, we STILL should and could have won that match). Yes, an upgrade on Ward is desirable, with Ward as a great sub, but I wouldn't discount Ward's proven value at present - until his upgrade arrives he needs to be supported by a more defensive-minded midfielder.

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Ecopalace Wickham 12 Feb 22 4.35pm
Really need to bring in Olise, why’s he not playing, he’s our best player.
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Wickham 12 Feb 22 4.35pm

Really need to bring in Olise, why’s he not playing, he’s our best player.

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Ecopalace Wickham 12 Feb 22 4.39pm
Great, now get Eze on, let’s get a goal. Originally posted by Ecopalace Really need to bring in Olise, why’s he not playing, he’s our best player.
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Wickham 12 Feb 22 4.39pm

Great, now get Eze on, let’s get a goal.

Originally posted by Ecopalace

Really need to bring in Olise, why’s he not playing, he’s our best player.

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becky over the moon 12 Feb 22 4.42pm
Originally posted by Ecopalace Great, now get Eze on, let’s get a goal. Wrong matchday thread........ A stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell give some indication of expected traffic numbers
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