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Post by gledholt terrier on Aug 11, 2015 9:35:48 GMT 1
But Powell rated him as he did Poyet sideways pass ?? Powell rated him that much that he didn't play him at the back end of the season and didn't even attempt to re-sign him. He wanted an option and used him pretty well as a stop gap. Which is pretty much what he said he was at the start.
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Aug 11, 2015 12:04:24 GMT 1
Thank god for that, when I saw this thread had reappeared I thought we had re-signed him.
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Post by brickthespecial on Aug 11, 2015 15:49:09 GMT 1
I watched Edgar play in 2 of the 3 group games in the recent Gold Cup for Canada playing at centre half, first live on tv V Jamaica then in person V Costa Rica in Toronto 14 July, he was by far Canada's best player on the pitch, cool at the back, read the game well and competed for every ball. Did CP play him out of position at right back or holding midfield after everyone raved over his debut at Wigan, when he did nothing more than give n go and protect the back 4. After that he was just awful when trying to prove his versatility in any role.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2015 15:58:13 GMT 1
I watched Edgar play in 2 of the 3 group games in the recent Gold Cup for Canada playing at centre half, first live on tv V Jamaica then in person V Costa Rica in Toronto 14 July, he was by far Canada's best player on the pitch, cool at the back, read the game well and competed for every ball. Did CP play him out of position at right back or holding midfield after everyone raved over his debut at Wigan, when he did nothing more than give n go and protect the back 4. After that he was just awful when trying to prove his versatility in any role. Or is playing against Jamaica and Costa Rica (and not beating either) easier than playing against Brentford and Sheff Wednesday perhaps?
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Post by Nickhudds.UTT on Aug 11, 2015 16:50:55 GMT 1
But Powell rated him as he did Poyet sideways pass ?? Powell rated him that much that he didn't play him at the back end of the season and didn't even attempt to re-sign him. He wanted an option and used him pretty well as a stop gap. Which is pretty much what he said he was at the start. Still a shocking footballer, we shudnt be signing crap like that.
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Aug 11, 2015 17:27:41 GMT 1
Canada must be shite if he's their best player nor can the Jamaica or the Costa Rica frontline be upto much.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2015 17:54:53 GMT 1
Canada must be shite if he's their best player nor can the Jamaica or the Costa Rica frontline be upto much. Jamaica scored, and beat Canada. Imagine the scoreline if David The Rock Edgar hadn't been playing?!
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Post by morleyterrier on Aug 11, 2015 18:45:42 GMT 1
He's garbage the fact he starts ahead of billing or Tronstad is laughable. How dare you!, we have invested millions (millions) in our Academy as our future strategy to bring Players through. Then as part of this investment and strategy employ a Manager who wont select a young home grown Player (it's a development thing). And when he has to, bring a loan one in that's older but shit, feck the academy.
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Post by Essex Terrier on Aug 11, 2015 20:35:41 GMT 1
He's garbage the fact he starts ahead of billing or Tronstad is laughable. How dare you!, we have invested millions (millions) in our Academy as our future strategy to bring Players through. Then as part of this investment and strategy employ a Manager who wont select a young home grown Player (it's a development thing). And when he has to, bring a loan one in that's older but shit, feck the academy. Nah, he won't do that - I hear that Powell has a clause in his contract which stipulates that, provided he plays academy players, it doesn't matter how many points we get or where we finish. No, me neither - if I was Powell, I'd play whoever I thought was best suited to get me the most number of points and if that meant playing Edgar who, while by no means perfect, was clearly better than an inexperienced youth product, I'd do it. This is where some will think of jumping in with the old "how do they get experience unless you play 'em" argument, which does hold water, but only if it enables you to meet your contractual arrangements, which I suspect are concentrated more on avoiding relegation than on playing young players.
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Post by jimmythebulldog on Aug 11, 2015 20:44:48 GMT 1
Canada must be shite if he's their best player nor can the Jamaica or the Costa Rica frontline be upto much. Thats the Costa Rica that the mighty England team couldn't beat at the World Cup last year. As for Edgar - never played in a settled position or team, away from his home club/home for a short period and not knowing where his future lies, and playing for a team that wasn't particularly playing well either - not surprised he didnt perform consistently. Nobody would under the same circumstances.
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Post by Frankiesleftpeg on Aug 11, 2015 20:45:51 GMT 1
How dare you!, we have invested millions (millions) in our Academy as our future strategy to bring Players through. Then as part of this investment and strategy employ a Manager who wont select a young home grown Player (it's a development thing). And when he has to, bring a loan one in that's older but shit, feck the academy. Nah, he won't do that - I hear that Powell has a clause in his contract which stipulates that, provided he plays academy players, it doesn't matter how many points we get or where we finish. No, me neither - if I was Powell, I'd play whoever I thought was best suited to get me the most number of points and if that meant playing Edgar who, while by no means perfect, was clearly better than an inexperienced youth product, I'd do it. This is where some will think of jumping in with the old "how do they get experience unless you play 'em" argument, which does hold water, but only if it enables you to meet your contractual arrangements, which I suspect are concentrated more on avoiding relegation than on playing young players.We avoided relegation well before the end of last season. Might have been worth pitching one or two in during the run in don't you think. I'm hoping that he gives a few minutes to young Hanson tonight who can't be much worse than Smith is at the moment.
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Post by Essex Terrier on Aug 11, 2015 20:57:52 GMT 1
Nah, he won't do that - I hear that Powell has a clause in his contract which stipulates that, provided he plays academy players, it doesn't matter how many points we get or where we finish. No, me neither - if I was Powell, I'd play whoever I thought was best suited to get me the most number of points and if that meant playing Edgar who, while by no means perfect, was clearly better than an inexperienced youth product, I'd do it. This is where some will think of jumping in with the old "how do they get experience unless you play 'em" argument, which does hold water, but only if it enables you to meet your contractual arrangements, which I suspect are concentrated more on avoiding relegation than on playing young players.We avoided relegation well before the end of last season. Might have been worth pitching one or two in during the run in don't you think. I'm hoping that he gives a few minutes to young Hanson tonight who can't be much worse than Smith is at the moment. Agreed re blooding youngsters last season, although he did start Lolley, but his injury record isn't great? Surely Smith is one of the development players, just a year down the line? How soon do you abandon all hope - when they are at Holmes' level of acheivement or at Smiths?
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Post by teddytheterrier on Jun 19, 2018 15:24:26 GMT 1
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Post by VLP Fan Club on Jun 19, 2018 15:33:32 GMT 1
I'm not ruling myself out for Canada 2026 either, however I'm not Canadian nor have i ever been to Canada... Not sure if this is a stumbling block or not but I can confidentially say I'd do the same job Edgar would if not better
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Post by ben1987 on Jun 19, 2018 15:33:50 GMT 1
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Post by Nickhudds.UTT on Jun 19, 2018 17:24:42 GMT 1
But Powell rated him as he did Poyet sideways pass ?? Powell rated him that much that he didn't play him at the back end of the season and didn't even attempt to re-sign him. He wanted an option and used him pretty well as a stop gap. Which is pretty much what he said he was at the start. Who dragged this thready frog out ?
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Post by Doc Halladay 32 on Jun 19, 2018 17:31:01 GMT 1
I'm not ruling myself out for Canada 2026 either, however I'm not Canadian nor have i ever been to Canada... Not sure if this is a stumbling block or not but I can confidentially say I'd do the same job Edgar would if not better Why keep it so private and secretive
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Post by lancyclaret on Jun 19, 2018 23:20:06 GMT 1
Edgar was not that awful in his 5 years at Burnley....he was a useful fringe player in the 2013/14 promotion season.
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Post by Nickhudds.UTT on Jun 20, 2018 7:36:48 GMT 1
Edgar was not that awful in his 5 years at Burnley....he was a useful fringe player in the 2013/14 promotion season. He was more an Edgar Alan Poe for us.
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Post by terrier70 on Jun 20, 2018 8:13:41 GMT 1
Won't he be pushing 40 in 2026?
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Post by lancyclaret on Jun 20, 2018 8:16:49 GMT 1
Yes...39
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Post by terrier70 on Jun 20, 2018 8:18:59 GMT 1
Think it will be wishful thinking unless there is a Canadian player crisis
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Post by benhomly on Jun 20, 2018 8:22:00 GMT 1
Even if he plays I don't suppose his contribution will amountie to much
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Post by Chips Longhorn on Jun 20, 2018 8:23:25 GMT 1
Edgar was not that awful in his 5 years at Burnley....he was a useful fringe player in the 2013/14 promotion season. David Bowie’s toothbrush was useful in 2013
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Post by teddytheterrier on Jun 20, 2018 18:08:35 GMT 1
Airfield bossing the Canadian midfield. With edgar at centre half. Two ex town lads.
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