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Post by turbo2 on Sept 15, 2022 22:23:37 GMT 1
I suppose as well as not having a social media account they should stay inside all the time and never venture out In my view it’s the trolls who are wrong not ST for having a social media account Of course in the ideal world where people don’t cynically abuse others then yes. Unfortunately the idiots normally win. SM platforms seem very reluctant to police anything but that’s the way it works. Anyone can set up an account with very little evidence of who they actually are. Several people know who I am on here. But the vast majority have no idea. |
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Post by sabailand on Sept 15, 2022 22:31:35 GMT 1
I suppose as well as not having a social media account they should stay inside all the time and never venture out In my view it’s the trolls who are wrong not ST for having a social media account Wonder why some genuinely high profile players manage to keep out of the limelight though, i've never slated ST and not going to start now, but a bit thought and self awareness goes a long way when you're in such an high profile game as football. |
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Post by galpharm2400 on Sept 15, 2022 22:51:29 GMT 1
He has to accept the trolls will always win in the end as no social media company are interested in stopping them He is a good season away from going from Boreham Wood to a good premier league contract. He was 90 minutes away in May. Has to put his career very much first now. |
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Post by offsideclyde on Sept 16, 2022 5:24:03 GMT 1
Some of the abuse he is getting online is disgraceful.
He should report it to be honest as it is criminal. I think the social media fans are just cowards who unfortunately never go away.
A top player who will regain his confidence and form and will be very important if we are to stay in this division.
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Post by mosher on Sept 16, 2022 8:48:00 GMT 1
He's messaging a 16yr old girl trying to get her to meet up 'for fun', what did he expect would happen? Do we believe this? If it’s true, why aren’t they going to the police with these messages? There’s a proper witch hunt against Sorba on Twitter and it wouldn’t surprise me if it’s made up. Because it's not illegal! Stupid and ill-advised but NOT illegal! |
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Sept 16, 2022 9:17:30 GMT 1
Digressing for a moment, you have to wonder what motives Musk is wanting to buy and reform Twitter for. I've often looked at Twitter threads that have been posted on here, but never had the inclination to join, it just looks like a toxic place that would suck so many people in v quickly.
Twitter is an online version of what would have been throwaway comments in the past, a bit of banter with your mates. But because you can now see an entire conversation, even from several years ago, that gets some people hooked in, and fixated on things that would previously have died out, or been intentionally suppressed in a conversation. I'm not suggesting what's happening here is banter of course, but as Sabs says, as a more public face, then your use of these platforms should be considered. Although Thomas is a young bloke, maybe they should have this as part of their training as youth players, or even regular media coaching?
Twitter just seems utterly toxic, Musk strikes me as a modern day Bond villain...
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Post by galpharm2400 on Sept 16, 2022 10:02:55 GMT 1
Digressing for a moment, you have to wonder what motives Musk is wanting to buy and reform Twitter for. I've often looked at Twitter threads that have been posted on here, but never had the inclination to join, it just looks like a toxic place that would suck so many people in v quickly. Twitter is an online version of what would have been throwaway comments in the past, a bit of banter with your mates. But because you can now see an entire conversation, even from several years ago, that gets some people hooked in, and fixated on things that would previously have died out, or been intentionally suppressed in a conversation. I'm not suggesting what's happening here is banter of course, but as Sabs says, as a more public face, then your use of these platforms should be considered. Although Thomas is a young bloke, maybe they should have this as part of their training as youth players, or even regular media coaching? Twitter just seems utterly toxic, Musk strikes me as a modern day Bond villain... I think the clubs and academies do try and instruct the lads in regards to dealing with the media and being on social media. Sorba actually came to pro football a bit late. Like it or not its become part of their profile building. |
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Post by hueypnewton on Sept 17, 2022 3:49:29 GMT 1
He's been shit this season but he's by no means alone in that. Has to be noticed for something other than falling over and arguing his way into the book on our difficult days. Flair player, showing no flair has to then put the work in. We can only just about afford a good free kick or a corner from him on our better days as a team. We cant carry him on the bad days. I want him to be great, run at folk, take the piss, score goals, send in dangerous free kicks, corners, but on difficult days I will take hard work and keeping switched on. Completely agree with this. We all want the lad to do well and be back to his best, but a couple of decent set pieces every game is not enough in a dog fight - especially now Pearson is out and unable to get on the end of them. For me, Thomas needs to be managed correctly. Clearly Carlos, a disciplinarian, knew how to get the best from him and Schofield didn’t. The new coach will play a crucial role in whether Thomas makes the World Cup. |
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Post by Clark W Griswald (CAS) on Sept 17, 2022 11:40:45 GMT 1
Think he has improved the last couple of games myself. That includes the one where he was replaced at half time, yes. Really? I thought he was a disgrace on Tuesday. All players have off day's but his body language told me he didn't fancy it |
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Sept 17, 2022 11:46:56 GMT 1
Think he has improved the last couple of games myself. That includes the one where he was replaced at half time, yes. Really? I thought he was a disgrace on Tuesday. All players have off day's but his body language told me he didn't fancy it Maybe he didn’t fancy playing when it was so apparent that many things were wrong on and off the field. It was obvious to most of us. Some players thrive on confidence and I think this probably applies to Thomas. We’ll see in a few hours - if he’s selected. |
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Post by Clark W Griswald (CAS) on Sept 17, 2022 12:33:10 GMT 1
Really? I thought he was a disgrace on Tuesday. All players have off day's but his body language told me he didn't fancy it Maybe he didn’t fancy playing when it was so apparent that many things were wrong on and off the field. It was obvious to most of us. Some players thrive on confidence and I think this probably applies to Thomas. We’ll see in a few hours - if he’s selected. Not an excuse in my book. BTW I love Sorba and I rate him as a player |
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Post by bentley316 on Sept 17, 2022 13:13:06 GMT 1
He hasnt been playing amazing but hes the kind of player we need. He gets assists no matter what.
Ive seen a lot of people say hes been one of our worst players this year but he's still got 3 assists in 9 games. Thats not a bad return.
Ive also seen people slate his attitude. But i see it as hes a passionate guy and that attitude is what gives him an edge over a lot of other players. Personally id rather see a guy like Sorba looking mad and like he cares instead of pure apathy like we have seen in the past.
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Post by ldr on Sept 17, 2022 13:57:58 GMT 1
He hasnt been playing amazing but hes the kind of player we need. He gets assists no matter what. Ive seen a lot of people say hes been one of our worst players this year but he's still got 3 assists in 9 games. Thats not a bad return. Ive also seen people slate his attitude. But i see it as hes a passionate guy and that attitude is what gives him an edge over a lot of other players. Personally id rather see a guy like Sorba looking mad and like he cares instead of pure apathy like we have seen in the past. But waving your arms around at team mates and the ref doesn’t give him an edge. It’s counter productive, just like when he stops running after a tackle he thinks is a foul. Look at Bruno Fernandes during Man U’s shite period; waving his arms at everyone and contributing the square root of fuck all. Look at him now that they are ticking: head down and making things happen. The biggest issue for the lad is that he’s playing the wrong position and I don’t think he has the tools to cope with that yet. Hopefully, he will learn and hopefully, he will get back on the right hand side. |
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Post by mightyterrier on Sept 17, 2022 18:03:00 GMT 1
No need for booo’s when he came in, thought that was shocking
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Post by 3Pipe on Sept 17, 2022 18:07:26 GMT 1
The kid needs to focus on his football, another poor effort on goal today. If he's going to let a few boos or a few idiots on social media affect him, he won't make it at this level.
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Post by bigtruck on Sept 17, 2022 18:12:20 GMT 1
What got me was when Harsley went to high five him at the end he immediately shook his head with a frown as if Sorba wasn’t interested or miserable.
Might be just me reading too much into it but My initial thought was there’s something not right with him.
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Post by Sio on Sept 17, 2022 18:15:16 GMT 1
To be fair, everyone criticised him when he smiled after his mistake earlier in the season.
He misses a decent chance today and he's shown disappointment at it - not sure we can be overly harsh on that.
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Post by sonny on Sept 17, 2022 18:22:57 GMT 1
I suspect he'll have plenty of time to sit and ponder during the international break. Mind you, if they are daft enough to put him in the squad, they're probably daft enough to play him.
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Post by Porrohman on Sept 17, 2022 18:24:47 GMT 1
No need for booo’s when he came in, thought that was shocking From where, there were only cheers from round me |
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Post by Porrohman on Sept 17, 2022 18:26:17 GMT 1
To be fair, everyone criticised him when he smiled after his mistake earlier in the season. He misses a decent chance today and he's shown disappointment at it - not sure we can be overly harsh on that. It wasn't a great ball to him for the miss. I thought he did well when he came on, he got stuck in and won a few tussles around our box |
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Post by 3Pipe on Sept 17, 2022 18:28:12 GMT 1
International break could be exactly what he needs right now.
I've no problem with a player showing unhappiness being on the bench but when you come on you have to be focused and ready.
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Post by ambryboy on Sept 17, 2022 18:28:32 GMT 1
No need for booo’s when he came in, thought that was shocking From where, there were only cheers from round me Me too. |
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Post by Drew Peacock on Sept 17, 2022 18:31:51 GMT 1
Ironic he should miss that chance after the way he tore into Ward the other day. Good player but he's terrible in front of goal.
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Post by morleyterrier on Sept 17, 2022 18:41:46 GMT 1
Put a shift in when he came on, helped keep the ball away from our goal.
Okay, corners not great but all in all played his part in the win, all be it a small part.
Let's get off his case now eh.
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Post by morleyterrier on Sept 17, 2022 18:43:54 GMT 1
No need for booo’s when he came in, thought that was shocking From where we were sat it sounded like Cardiff fans booing?. Me and others around me thought the same and were asking what is all that about?, has he played badly for Wales?. |
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Post by CurlyWurly on Sept 17, 2022 18:45:12 GMT 1
He really wasn't happy at the end, did the  then purposely walked away from the rest of the team as they walked off. |
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Post by CurlyWurly on Sept 17, 2022 18:55:36 GMT 1
Can see on the video Town uploaded him say something to a coach then walk off and ignore him. Maybe something of nothing but certainly looks off |
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Post by VLP Fan Club on Sept 17, 2022 18:57:52 GMT 1
Something isn’t right but he seems like a good kid, just needs to get back for the levels we and he knows he’s capable of
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Post by tepidterrier on Sept 17, 2022 19:15:40 GMT 1
Can see on the video Town uploaded him say something to a coach then walk off and ignore him. Maybe something of nothing but certainly looks off I think you're reading a bit much into it, he walks off before others because he was near the end of the line, and it looks like he speaks to the coach first from the video. |
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Post by richhtfc on Sept 17, 2022 19:17:22 GMT 1
Did ok when he came on and strangely I think missing that gobba will do him the world of good. He needs to stop believing his own hype and just knuckle down.
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then purposely walked away from the rest of the team as they walked off.