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Post by tedhead on Jun 12, 2021 14:39:27 GMT 1
I’m sure Rhodes was keen to come but ‘unfinished business’ is a convenient narrative. Let's face it, he wants to keep playing Championship football and not move home if possible. That’s fine but call it what it is. Rhodes has nothing to prove to us Town fans, nothing at all. He has to prove he’s not past it.
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Jun 12, 2021 14:41:10 GMT 1
Rhodes has nothing to prove to us Town fans, nothing at all. He has to prove he’s not past it. Well there is that but I still think he'll bag 15 goals.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2021 14:48:08 GMT 1
I’m sure Rhodes was keen to come but ‘unfinished business’ is a convenient narrative. Let's face it, he wants to keep playing Championship football and not move home if possible. That’s fine but call it what it is. Are you trying to say he is coming with the intention of not trying to score goals?
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Post by tedhead on Jun 12, 2021 15:03:09 GMT 1
He has to prove he’s not past it. Well there is that but I still think he'll bag 15 goals. Not so sure myself. I think 10 max, but we’ll see.
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Jun 12, 2021 15:17:38 GMT 1
I’m sure Rhodes was keen to come but ‘unfinished business’ is a convenient narrative. Let's face it, he wants to keep playing Championship football and not move home if possible. That’s fine but call it what it is. Rhodes has nothing to prove to us Town fans, nothing at all. Agreed. He’s the finished article and I’m confident that he’ll shut up his detractors very quickly once we get started.
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Jun 12, 2021 15:20:04 GMT 1
What and subject themselves to been told some home truths? Never happen. Plenty moan on here. But guaranteed very few would actually say what they believe/feel/think in person. I’d disagree with that. Those of us that are confident through work, of talking to senior people in an organisation would have no problem in voicing an opinion.
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Post by Melc on Jun 12, 2021 15:21:18 GMT 1
Well there is that but I still think he'll bag 15 goals. Not so sure myself. I think 10 max, but we’ll see. [br If we can add some decent quality to our midfield next, then I see no reason why Rhodes can’t get around 15 goals. Our next 3-4 signings will determine how well we do next season IMO.
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Post by mids on Jun 12, 2021 18:31:15 GMT 1
Plenty moan on here. But guaranteed very few would actually say what they believe/feel/think in person. I’d disagree with that. Those of us that are confident through work, of talking to senior people in an organisation would have no problem in voicing an opinion. Depends what your opinion is. If it's eloquent they might do, but I doubt it. If it was inflammatory I assure you they wouldn't.
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Post by Headless Chicken on Jun 13, 2021 11:29:11 GMT 1
Rhodes has nothing to prove to us Town fans, nothing at all. Agreed. He’s the finished article and I’m confident that he’ll shut up his detractors very quickly once we get started. The criticism of the Rhodes signing has in the main been constructive, so I'm sure most who are dubious in the logic will be more than happy to be proven wrong.
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Jun 13, 2021 11:51:29 GMT 1
Agreed. He’s the finished article and I’m confident that he’ll shut up his detractors very quickly once we get started. The criticism of the Rhodes signing has in the main been constructive, so I'm sure most who are dubious in the logic will be more than happy to be proven wrong. He is the best signing of the lot so far, the others are mainly lower league cloggers, just squad players.
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Post by Headless Chicken on Jun 13, 2021 11:53:22 GMT 1
The criticism of the Rhodes signing has in the main been constructive, so I'm sure most who are dubious in the logic will be more than happy to be proven wrong. He is the best signing of the lot so far, the others are mainly lower league cloggers, just squad players. Wouldn't surprise me if all five are more 'squad' than 'starters'.
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Jun 13, 2021 11:54:50 GMT 1
He is the best signing of the lot so far, the others are mainly lower league cloggers, just squad players. Wouldn't surprise me if all five are more 'squad' than 'starters'. We could have a potent strike force, well 30 goals between Kotoma and Rhodes if both are used.
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Post by Headless Chicken on Jun 13, 2021 12:04:40 GMT 1
Wouldn't surprise me if all five are more 'squad' than 'starters'. We could have a potent strike force, well 30 goals between Kotoma and Rhodes if both are used. Fingers-crossed. Just unfortunately it's a lot about combinations and those around Rhodes are going to have to put one hell of a shift in. If he's bagging his chances at a good rate, no one will be complaining!
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Post by goodbet on Jun 13, 2021 22:24:10 GMT 1
The quote in the Examiner from Our Mr Chicken sums up the quandary we have with Rhodes, it goes something like this - "it all depends on which Rhodes we have signed".
Is it the Rhodes that has played for Sheffield Wednesday or the one we remember from his previous time with Town. We all hope for the latter but it will probably be somewhere in-between, the closer to his previous form the better.
We will all have to wait to find out and it will also depend on the final team we have with a number of signings in the offing. We will also have to contend with the possibility of some players that will probably also depart.
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Post by shawsie on Jun 14, 2021 11:13:48 GMT 1
The quote in the Examiner from Our Mr Chicken sums up the quandary we have with Rhodes, it goes something like this - "it all depends on which Rhodes we have signed". Is it the Rhodes that has played for Sheffield Wednesday or the one we remember from his previous time with Town. We all hope for the latter but it will probably be somewhere in-between, the closer to his previous form the better. We will all have to wait to find out and it will also depend on the final team we have with a number of signings in the offing. We will also have to contend with the possibility of some players that will probably also depart. Rhodes scores goals with service - pressure now is to find the players to put the bullets in the gun. Wednesday signed him then changed the way they played and stopped putting the ball in the box early which he thrives on. It seems highly likely we will see a number of players go also - being honest O’Brien apart for the right money I wouldn’t be disappointed to see anyone go. O’Brien had a disappointing season last year, but CC didn’t help him moving him to left back etc and if we can find a creative spark alongside him then he should excel again and earn a big money move if we don’t compete for promotion. Time will tell though and with the fixtures out next week and the players back also it will soon be upon us!
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Jun 14, 2021 21:44:39 GMT 1
The quote in the Examiner from Our Mr Chicken sums up the quandary we have with Rhodes, it goes something like this - "it all depends on which Rhodes we have signed". Is it the Rhodes that has played for Sheffield Wednesday or the one we remember from his previous time with Town. We all hope for the latter but it will probably be somewhere in-between, the closer to his previous form the better. We will all have to wait to find out and it will also depend on the final team we have with a number of signings in the offing. We will also have to contend with the possibility of some players that will probably also depart. Rhodes scores goals with service - pressure now is to find the players to put the bullets in the gun. Wednesday signed him then changed the way they played and stopped putting the ball in the box early which he thrives on. It seems highly likely we will see a number of players go also - being honest O’Brien apart for the right money I wouldn’t be disappointed to see anyone go. O’Brien had a disappointing season last year, but CC didn’t help him moving him to left back etc and if we can find a creative spark alongside him then he should excel again and earn a big money move if we don’t compete for promotion. Time will tell though and with the fixtures out next week and the players back also it will soon be upon us! Nice to read that someone else understands re Rhodes. Note that exactly the same thing happened to him at Middlesbrough. Need to sign a creative midfield player and the rest ( including) Carlos, need to step up and provide JR with some service.
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Post by Tinpot on Jun 15, 2021 7:33:16 GMT 1
He has to prove he’s not past it. Well there is that but I still think he'll bag 15 goals. Average 5 goals per season over the length of his contract?
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Post by joeyjoneslocker on Jun 15, 2021 8:42:24 GMT 1
The criticism of the Rhodes signing has in the main been constructive, so I'm sure most who are dubious in the logic will be more than happy to be proven wrong. He is the best signing of the lot so far, the others are mainly lower league cloggers, just squad players. I agree with your posts about Rhodes but don’t forget we have also signed him from a League One club.
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Post by Gold Coast Terrier on Jun 15, 2021 10:59:28 GMT 1
I’m sure Rhodes was keen to come but ‘unfinished business’ is a convenient narrative. Let's face it, he wants to keep playing Championship football and not move home if possible. That’s fine but call it what it is. Rhodes has nothing to prove to us Town fans, nothing at all. I didn't say he had anything to prove to us. I‘m saying it seems a practical decision on his behalf but the club seem to be romanticising his return as an emotional decision.
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Post by mayorofcov (BFHB) Honours on Jun 15, 2021 11:36:14 GMT 1
I was kindly invited tonight. It was an enjoyable affair, not completely illuminating but the group were open,positive and direct. Here are a few points i picked up on. The club are looking to recruit up to around 10 players. Phil said that it the first time he has been able to recruit without having to move a player on first. They must fit the profile from Carlos and have the right attitude for the dressing room. The club is putting emphasis on their character, looking at their previous social media, their commitment to football and the relationship with the clubs they have played for. It is hoped with a strong dressing room more can be gained from the sum of the parts. There is no large scale scouting network, Leigh Bromby leads the search and they narrow down to specific targets. Rhodes was very keen to come, unfinished business, something to prove. Watch this space...possibly a Brazilian or a Portugese player on the way. Despite high club debt it is supposedly on an even keel and in a better place than many Championship rivals who may have deductions hanging over them. The bad injury situation of last season was touched on, the surreal effect (and the possible motivational and tactical effects) of no crowds and the use of many younger players. Positive vibes about the current academy crop. Ian Birtley and Mark Devlin spoke more on the operational and commercial side...catering back in house and will be expanded. The White Rose to be extended out to the pitch, a 180 bed Hilton on site. If i get time i will add more. Nice one Ronnie Still got ur ton in me pocket for when we meet for a pint or 10 UP THE TERRIERS
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Post by otium (EPBS) on Jun 15, 2021 14:10:32 GMT 1
I was kindly invited tonight. It was an enjoyable affair, not completely illuminating but the group were open,positive and direct. Here are a few points i picked up on. The club are looking to recruit up to around 10 players. Phil said that it the first time he has been able to recruit without having to move a player on first. They must fit the profile from Carlos and have the right attitude for the dressing room. The club is putting emphasis on their character, looking at their previous social media, their commitment to football and the relationship with the clubs they have played for. It is hoped with a strong dressing room more can be gained from the sum of the parts. There is no large scale scouting network, Leigh Bromby leads the search and they narrow down to specific targets. Rhodes was very keen to come, unfinished business, something to prove. Watch this space...possibly a Brazilian or a Portugese player on the way. Despite high club debt it is supposedly on an even keel and in a better place than many Championship rivals who may have deductions hanging over them. The bad injury situation of last season was touched on, the surreal effect (and the possible motivational and tactical effects) of no crowds and the use of many younger players. Positive vibes about the current academy crop. Ian Birtley and Mark Devlin spoke more on the operational and commercial side...catering back in house and will be expanded. The White Rose to be extended out to the pitch, a 180 bed Hilton on site. If i get time i will add more. Nice one Ronnie Still got ur ton in me pocket for when we meet for a pint or 10 UP THE TERRIERS Better be the first away game....given 12 weeks to live last week
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Post by dewsburyterrier on Jun 15, 2021 14:26:49 GMT 1
Nice one Ronnie Still got ur ton in me pocket for when we meet for a pint or 10 UP THE TERRIERS Better be the first away game....given 12 weeks to live last week Terrible news for you. I hope that you prove the diagnosis wrong and keep going for much longer than that.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2021 16:10:25 GMT 1
Nice one Ronnie Still got ur ton in me pocket for when we meet for a pint or 10 UP THE TERRIERS Better be the first away game....given 12 weeks to live last week F's sake 😕 PROVE 'EM WRONG 👊🏻
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Post by crux on Jun 15, 2021 16:15:10 GMT 1
Nice one Ronnie Still got ur ton in me pocket for when we meet for a pint or 10 UP THE TERRIERS Better be the first away game....given 12 weeks to live last week Don't give up Ron, although I know you won't. Hopefully they used Prof. Ferguson's modeling and the real figure is 12 years (at least!).
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Post by bluedogs, Esq. on Jun 15, 2021 19:28:43 GMT 1
Nice one Ronnie Still got ur ton in me pocket for when we meet for a pint or 10 UP THE TERRIERS Better be the first away game....given 12 weeks to live last week
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Post by JG Mellor on Jun 15, 2021 19:48:17 GMT 1
Considering the OP spouts absolute horse shit 99% of the time can anyone confirm this event was actually real and took place, let alone any of the actual content? Why the fuck does anyone bother posting any new information on here? It's so depressing. What a set of miserable c****.
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Post by mayorofcov (BFHB) Honours on Jun 15, 2021 19:55:53 GMT 1
Nice one Ronnie Still got ur ton in me pocket for when we meet for a pint or 10 UP THE TERRIERS Better be the first away game....given 12 weeks to live last week Fuck me mate gutted You have been a good lad over all these years pal Will always love ya Sham a lot of the c**** on ear never met ya in person Keep intouch pal Oooooooo to be a terria
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Post by sapphireblue on Jun 15, 2021 20:01:29 GMT 1
Considering the OP spouts absolute horse shit 99% of the time can anyone confirm this event was actually real and took place, let alone any of the actual content? Why the fuck does anyone bother posting any new information on here? It's so depressing. What a set of miserable c****. I'll be kind to you and just say that your timing is pretty damn shit.
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Post by mids on Jun 15, 2021 20:59:19 GMT 1
Nice one Ronnie Still got ur ton in me pocket for when we meet for a pint or 10 UP THE TERRIERS Better be the first away game....given 12 weeks to live last week BigDaddyG better crack on with banning you then all the best though Oti
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Post by mids on Jun 15, 2021 21:00:43 GMT 1
Considering the OP spouts absolute horse shit 99% of the time can anyone confirm this event was actually real and took place, let alone any of the actual content? Why the fuck does anyone bother posting any new information on here? It's so depressing. What a set of miserable c****. Bad day? Too much sun?
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