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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2014 14:07:30 GMT 1
For those that opt out of the club marketing emails, there's a really decent interview with Lynch today where he says good things about Powell and associated changes at the club, buying a house in the area etc.
I won't paste the whole thing in, but the following excerpt is maybe interesting insight... sounds like he's growing up into being a footballer and a man. I suppose we often forget that even the older, established players are actually pretty young lads, whose old mates from school will likely only be on the first rungs of their own much less visible careers, "finding theirselves"...
“I want to be a name that is known for playing for Huddersfield Town. I just want to do as best I can for Huddersfield Town. I’m not just staying around for a few years; I’m trying to stay here for as long as I can and do as best I can for the team and almost get a ‘Peter Clarke’ status.” Away from the pitch, a side that many may not know about the tall central defender is Joel’s involvement with The Town Foundation. “As I’ve got older and different things in my life have happened, you realise how much going along to schools and other events mean to people - especially the kids. I’m delighted to be a part of it. I’ve spoken to the people who run the Foundation and I’m trying to get involved even more so. “It’s nice to give something back, and once you’re involved everything is off your mind - you’re helping other people and making people happy. “Sometimes when it’s not going so well (on the pitch) and you hear people taking a dig at you, you could turn up at a breakfast club and they’re happy. It’s almost like a release. “It’s good just to give something back and to be there. I’ve seen that as I’ve got older and hopefully this will be a route in my career that I will take, where you can give back or help other people. That’s probably a reason why I’ve started to get into
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2014 14:19:11 GMT 1
Agreed.
Good article.
I reckon he's not been as rash so far this season as he has been in the past.
Not picked up anywhere near as many stupid yellow and red cards as he usually has by now.
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Post by Mr Breitside on Dec 18, 2014 14:26:57 GMT 1
How long is he expected to be out for ?
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Post by marsh on Dec 18, 2014 14:33:25 GMT 1
It is good to read this - but maybe he has still some way to go ! For example, at Bolton a couple of weeks ago, he was the only player walking from the coach who didn't acknowledge some waiting fans. Instead, he walked to the players entrance carrying on his head a giant pair of headphones. That was some image and far from his more recent 'responsible' comments.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2014 14:34:38 GMT 1
Always liked Lynch and this seems like he is ready to dedicate himself to the club, hopefully he can really improve with more consistency to his game and will be a great player.
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Post by Chips Longhorn on Dec 18, 2014 14:43:18 GMT 1
Shipped out in January then
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Post by AndySk on Dec 18, 2014 14:43:41 GMT 1
For those that opt out of the club marketing emails, there's a really decent interview with Lynch today where he says good things about Powell and associated changes at the club, buying a house in the area etc. I won't paste the whole thing in, but the following excerpt is maybe interesting insight... sounds like he's growing up into being a footballer and a man. I suppose we often forget that even the older, established players are actually pretty young lads, whose old mates from school will likely only be on the first rungs of their own much less visible careers, "finding theirselves"... “I want to be a name that is known for playing for Huddersfield Town. I just want to do as best I can for Huddersfield Town. I’m not just staying around for a few years; I’m trying to stay here for as long as I can and do as best I can for the team and almost get a ‘Peter Clarke’ status.” Away from the pitch, a side that many may not know about the tall central defender is Joel’s involvement with The Town Foundation. “As I’ve got older and different things in my life have happened, you realise how much going along to schools and other events mean to people - especially the kids. I’m delighted to be a part of it. I’ve spoken to the people who run the Foundation and I’m trying to get involved even more so. “It’s nice to give something back, and once you’re involved everything is off your mind - you’re helping other people and making people happy. “Sometimes when it’s not going so well (on the pitch) and you hear people taking a dig at you, you could turn up at a breakfast club and they’re happy. It’s almost like a release. “It’s good just to give something back and to be there. I’ve seen that as I’ve got older and hopefully this will be a route in my career that I will take, where you can give back or help other people. That’s probably a reason why I’ve started to get into But wait, how does this fit in with all the negative stuff people have made up about Lynch |
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Post by Novakaine on Dec 18, 2014 15:01:14 GMT 1
Joel Lynch hates football...
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Post by brickthespecial on Dec 18, 2014 15:43:46 GMT 1
Good player when on song, but strange how he's always either injured or suspended around Christmas time, must like his Turkey dinner and bank holidays a bit too much.
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Post by Is It Eidur Gudjohnsen on Dec 18, 2014 15:47:29 GMT 1
Good player when on song, but strange how he's always either injured or suspended around Christmas time, must like his Turkey dinner and bank holidays a bit too much. He isnt related to Stan Ternent is he??? |
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Post by Doc Halladay 32 on Dec 18, 2014 15:57:50 GMT 1
Good player when on song, but strange how he's always either injured or suspended around Christmas time, must like his Turkey dinner and bank holidays a bit too much. He did a shoddy job of it last year after getting sent off on 14th Dec he missed one game on the 21st and played on the 26th, 29th and 1st Jan |
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Post by impact on Dec 19, 2014 2:21:32 GMT 1
Hang on I thought he was a bottler who had no heart and hated everything to do with football?
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Post by bigfatmonkey on Dec 19, 2014 2:41:15 GMT 1
For those that opt out of the club marketing emails, there's a really decent interview with Lynch today where he says good things about Powell and associated changes at the club, buying a house in the area etc. I won't paste the whole thing in, but the following excerpt is maybe interesting insight... sounds like he's growing up into being a footballer and a man. I suppose we often forget that even the older, established players are actually pretty young lads, whose old mates from school will likely only be on the first rungs of their own much less visible careers, "finding theirselves"... “I want to be a name that is known for playing for Huddersfield Town. I just want to do as best I can for Huddersfield Town. I’m not just staying around for a few years; I’m trying to stay here for as long as I can and do as best I can for the team and almost get a ‘Peter Clarke’ status.” Away from the pitch, a side that many may not know about the tall central defender is Joel’s involvement with The Town Foundation. “As I’ve got older and different things in my life have happened, you realise how much going along to schools and other events mean to people - especially the kids. I’m delighted to be a part of it. I’ve spoken to the people who run the Foundation and I’m trying to get involved even more so. “It’s nice to give something back, and once you’re involved everything is off your mind - you’re helping other people and making people happy. “Sometimes when it’s not going so well (on the pitch) and you hear people taking a dig at you, you could turn up at a breakfast club and they’re happy. It’s almost like a release. “It’s good just to give something back and to be there. I’ve seen that as I’ve got older and hopefully this will be a route in my career that I will take, where you can give back or help other people. That’s probably a reason why I’ve started to get into One of the best things I've read on DATM, wish more players were like him |
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Post by swollentoe on Dec 19, 2014 6:51:49 GMT 1
Where is the said article ?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 10:25:09 GMT 1
After coming through the ranks at Brighton and Hove Albion, Joel broke into the First Team in 2005 and enjoyed four years with The Seagulls before moving North to Nottingham Forest.
A season-long loan quickly turned into four years with Forest at the City Ground, before a bid from The Terriers lured the 27 year-old away from Nottingham and over to the John Smith’s Stadium.
“For me, as long as you’re going to work everyday and you’re happy with how things are going and you’re positive about life, wherever you live I think you just get on with it,” Joel commented.
“I want to be a big part of the team and just do the best that I can so I can give back to this Club for what they’ve given me. I’ve just bought my first home up here and settled in so it’s looking good for me at the minute; I just want to keep playing, keep injury free and do the best I can for Huddersfield.
“Obviously buying a house up here, I’m used to the area - I don’t get home (Brighton) to see my family as much as I’d like but that’s just part of the job and that’s the only down side.
“There’s a good work ethic within the squad and everyone’s enjoying it more. The Manager’s made a lot of changes, but they’ve all been positive and I’m really enjoying it now.
“He’s just changed the whole squad around. From the way it was to how it is now, it’s a lot more positive and everyone’s just working for each other. That’s how it should be.
“Obviously (Mark) Hudson coming in has made a massive difference to the back four, with his experience helping us out.
“It’s also the way we set up and also the determination to kick on and do better, and the confidence within the squad is really helping. We’re all working for each other and I think the Manager’s brought that in and brought that togetherness with him.”
After already spending four years in the Championship, Joel has had the pleasure of playing alongside some of the league’s top players and managers. It was therefore inevitable the Welsh International would catch wind of Powell’s excellent reputation in the process.
“I’ve always heard good things about him. I had a few friends at Charlton when he was there and I’d always heard good things about him. He’s well respected within the game.
“John Sullivan, an old goalkeeper who I was with at Brighton, told me about him, and I always heard good things about him; everybody speaks highly of him.”
Lynch has made a name for himself in England’s second tier, but there is no harsher critic of his performances than Joel himself. Despite seemingly cementing his place in Powell’s thoughts at centre-half, he’s not entirely happy with his start to the campaign.
“I think at times I’ve done well. I think I’ve done enough to stay in the team, but I think where I criticise myself is just mistakes that I make and things that I just want to improve on.
“At the end of the day, it would be fantastic for the Club, get promotion and to kick on, but every professional footballer’s dream is to play in the Premier League I think. I just want to do the best I can for myself.
“If I finish off my career knowing that I didn’t do my best and I made stupid mistakes that I shouldn’t have made, I think I only criticise myself because I always want to improve.
“I want to be a name that is known for playing for Huddersfield Town. I just want to do as best I can for Huddersfield Town. I’m not just staying around for a few years; I’m trying to stay here for as long as I can and do as best I can for the team and almost get a ‘Peter Clarke’ status.”
Away from the pitch, a side that many may not know about the tall central defender is Joel’s involvement with The Town Foundation.
“As I’ve got older and different things in my life have happened, you realise how much going along to schools and other events mean to people - especially the kids. I’m delighted to be a part of it. I’ve spoken to the people who run the Foundation and I’m trying to get involved even more so.
“It’s nice to give something back, and once you’re involved everything is off your mind - you’re helping other people and making people happy.
“Sometimes when it’s not going so well (on the pitch) and you hear people taking a dig at you, you could turn up at a breakfast club and they’re happy. It’s almost like a release.
“It’s good just to give something back and to be there. I’ve seen that as I’ve got older and hopefully this will be a route in my career that I will take, where you can give back or help other people. That’s probably a reason why I’ve started to get into it.”
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Post by kennyk2 on Dec 19, 2014 10:29:45 GMT 1
Hang on I thought he was a bottler who had no heart and hated everything to do with football? Yep! Another player written of by some of the DATM cabal  |
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Post by rooo on Dec 19, 2014 10:45:23 GMT 1
After coming through the ranks at Brighton and Hove Albion, Joel broke into the First Team in 2005 and enjoyed four years with The Seagulls before moving North to Nottingham Forest. A season-long loan quickly turned into four years with Forest at the City Ground, before a bid from The Terriers lured the 27 year-old away from Nottingham and over to the John Smith’s Stadium. “For me, as long as you’re going to work everyday and you’re happy with how things are going and you’re positive about life, wherever you live I think you just get on with it,” Joel commented. “I want to be a big part of the team and just do the best that I can so I can give back to this Club for what they’ve given me. I’ve just bought my first home up here and settled in so it’s looking good for me at the minute; I just want to keep playing, keep injury free and do the best I can for Huddersfield. “Obviously buying a house up here, I’m used to the area - I don’t get home (Brighton) to see my family as much as I’d like but that’s just part of the job and that’s the only down side. “There’s a good work ethic within the squad and everyone’s enjoying it more. The Manager’s made a lot of changes, but they’ve all been positive and I’m really enjoying it now. “He’s just changed the whole squad around. From the way it was to how it is now, it’s a lot more positive and everyone’s just working for each other. That’s how it should be. “Obviously (Mark) Hudson coming in has made a massive difference to the back four, with his experience helping us out. “It’s also the way we set up and also the determination to kick on and do better, and the confidence within the squad is really helping. We’re all working for each other and I think the Manager’s brought that in and brought that togetherness with him.” After already spending four years in the Championship, Joel has had the pleasure of playing alongside some of the league’s top players and managers. It was therefore inevitable the Welsh International would catch wind of Powell’s excellent reputation in the process. “I’ve always heard good things about him. I had a few friends at Charlton when he was there and I’d always heard good things about him. He’s well respected within the game. “John Sullivan, an old goalkeeper who I was with at Brighton, told me about him, and I always heard good things about him; everybody speaks highly of him.” Lynch has made a name for himself in England’s second tier, but there is no harsher critic of his performances than Joel himself. Despite seemingly cementing his place in Powell’s thoughts at centre-half, he’s not entirely happy with his start to the campaign. “I think at times I’ve done well. I think I’ve done enough to stay in the team, but I think where I criticise myself is just mistakes that I make and things that I just want to improve on. “At the end of the day, it would be fantastic for the Club, get promotion and to kick on, but every professional footballer’s dream is to play in the Premier League I think. I just want to do the best I can for myself. “If I finish off my career knowing that I didn’t do my best and I made stupid mistakes that I shouldn’t have made, I think I only criticise myself because I always want to improve. “I want to be a name that is known for playing for Huddersfield Town. I just want to do as best I can for Huddersfield Town. I’m not just staying around for a few years; I’m trying to stay here for as long as I can and do as best I can for the team and almost get a ‘Peter Clarke’ status.” Away from the pitch, a side that many may not know about the tall central defender is Joel’s involvement with The Town Foundation. “As I’ve got older and different things in my life have happened, you realise how much going along to schools and other events mean to people - especially the kids. I’m delighted to be a part of it. I’ve spoken to the people who run the Foundation and I’m trying to get involved even more so. “It’s nice to give something back, and once you’re involved everything is off your mind - you’re helping other people and making people happy. “Sometimes when it’s not going so well (on the pitch) and you hear people taking a dig at you, you could turn up at a breakfast club and they’re happy. It’s almost like a release. “It’s good just to give something back and to be there. I’ve seen that as I’ve got older and hopefully this will be a route in my career that I will take, where you can give back or help other people. That’s probably a reason why I’ve started to get into it.” Roger, guess where this article was first published in?  Yes, that publication you rubbished and why you got moved on the other week- |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 10:55:31 GMT 1
Oops!! Didn't say I 'rubbished it' - just offered an opinion! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 11:02:41 GMT 1
Where is the said article ? In the inbox of people who receive the marketing emails. |
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Post by Doc Halladay 32 on Dec 19, 2014 13:18:48 GMT 1
I'm sure I read that James Vaughan refused to do any community based club stuff on here a while ago - another unsubstaniated rumour I guess  It wasn't even by Nick who once suggested Lynch was arrogant, strangely it was after one of his poor performances on the pitch |
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Post by The Roaring Twenties on Dec 19, 2014 13:28:58 GMT 1
Never mind all this visiting schools and taking time to take gift to poorly kids stuck in hospital at Christmas, it's remembering to clap and  at grown men and not been seen wearing headphones that we need to work on! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 13:29:52 GMT 1
I'm sure I read that James Vaughan refused to do any community based club stuff on here a while ago - another unsubstaniated rumour I guess It wasn't even by Nick who once suggested Lynch was arrogant, strangely it was after one of his poor performances on the pitch Lynch does plenty of town foundation work. Vaughan on the other hand.... |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 13:32:01 GMT 1
I'm sure I read that James Vaughan refused to do any community based club stuff on here a while ago - another unsubstaniated rumour I guess It wasn't even by Nick who once suggested Lynch was arrogant, strangely it was after one of his poor performances on the pitch Hmmm ... I was told this too, over last summer. No smoke without fire?  |
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Post by Doc Halladay 32 on Dec 19, 2014 13:50:20 GMT 1
I'm sure I read that James Vaughan refused to do any community based club stuff on here a while ago - another unsubstaniated rumour I guess It wasn't even by Nick who once suggested Lynch was arrogant, strangely it was after one of his poor performances on the pitch Hmmm ... I was told this too, over last summer. No smoke without fire? It appears that's no longer the case because I can see him in the pictures at the hospital but then it could be his second home I guess |
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Post by Captainslapper on Dec 19, 2014 14:03:53 GMT 1
If his sentiments are genuine then its good news thats hes grown up a lot from the character in one or two anecdotes I know.
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Dec 19, 2014 14:07:54 GMT 1
Hang on I thought he was a bottler who had no heart and hated everything to do with football? Yep! Another player written of by some of the DATM cabal What like Sean Scannell? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 14:08:27 GMT 1
More than happy to be proved wrong if that's the case. Well done, JV. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2014 11:36:24 GMT 1
I'm sure I read that James Vaughan refused to do any community based club stuff on here a while ago - another unsubstaniated rumour I guess Very unlikely...given this is a young man who set up a soccer school in his name back in Liverpool whilst on loan with Town from Norwich, I think he contributes more than his fair share to local community and the area he was brought up in. To be honest, most footballers are probably decent sorts. Football is a very socially aware career, it HAS to be - particularly outside the top flight. Obviously the occasional bad eggs and the mistakes they make (as teens and 20-somethings remember) are better media fodder. I dread to think some of the stories that could be printed about those of us who the general public aren't interested in reading about! |
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Post by terrierng on Dec 20, 2014 11:44:57 GMT 1
I'm sure I read that James Vaughan refused to do any community based club stuff on here a while ago - another unsubstaniated rumour I guess Very unlikely...given this is a young man who set up a soccer school in his name back in Liverpool whilst on loan with Town from Norwich, I think he contributes more than his fair share to local community and the area he was brought up in. To be honest, most footballers are probably decent sorts. Football is a very socially aware career, it HAS to be - particularly outside the top flight. Obviously the occasional bad eggs and the mistakes they make (as teens and 20-somethings remember) are better media fodder. I dread to think some of the stories that could be printed about those of us who the general public aren't interested in reading about! Lynch and scannell are the best at the club at doing the community stuff,vaughan is one of the worst,he doesn't refuse to do any just does what he must and moans at that,not a rumour its fact. |
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