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Post by Headless Chicken on Sept 30, 2022 13:29:29 GMT 1
Don't forget though, that we gave Stoke £5m of that straight back for Sobhi... 🤦♂️  Jesus I forgot all about him...boy did we waste money in that second season... Well, fortunately you also forgot the loan fees and eventual transfer fee were more than the initial outlay. We did have a nightmare still!! |
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Post by duncfost01 on Sept 30, 2022 15:21:52 GMT 1
What including wages ?
Anyway that time has gone. I’m intrigued to see Mark’s first team selection. I will have a guess and be wrong.
Nichols
Turton lees Helik
Hogg kasuma
Sorba rudhoni anjorin
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Post by mosher on Sept 30, 2022 15:25:06 GMT 1
Actually changed my vote to win after hearing MF's interviews and seeing him in the training vid.
Reading 0 - Town 1 Sorba
Edit: Noticed the vote for Town win has grown massively, seems like a lot of people are buying into MF, let's hope that translates into the stands!
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Post by rockwall on Sept 30, 2022 15:31:36 GMT 1
Sticking my neck out.
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Sorba Hogg rudoni anjorin
Rhodes ward
The way he talks about attacking,and getting on the front foot and not worrying about tactics.
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Post by colnevalleyblue on Sept 30, 2022 15:39:54 GMT 1
Sticking my neck out. 4 4 2 Nichols Turton helik Lees yuta Sorba Hogg rudoni anjorin Rhodes ward The way he talks about attacking,and getting on the front foot and not worrying about tactics. Think it will be the same eleven that started against Cardiff. Camara, Kasumu and Holmes stood out for me that day so I'd be hoping that all three of these retain their starting position. Only one I'd possibly change from the team that started against Cardiff is Anjorin. Don't think he's done enough in recent games. |
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on Sept 30, 2022 15:44:04 GMT 1
Looking forward to this. It sounds like we're going to have loads of men forward but then also be as solid as the Italian national side of the 80s. Hard to see how Reading can possibly come away with anything
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Post by bobrobterrier on Sept 30, 2022 16:07:05 GMT 1
Pat Jones out for the next month with a hamstring injury
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Post by mosher on Sept 30, 2022 16:15:46 GMT 1
That dislike ain't for you bobrobterrierGutted for the lad, looks a top prospect. Just hope it's a basic hamstring and nothing like Michael Owen had. Seem to recall Owen had something wrong with his back which was causing hamstring issues and needed an operation? |
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on Sept 30, 2022 16:40:19 GMT 1
That dislike ain't for you bobrobterrierGutted for the lad, looks a top prospect. Just hope it's a basic hamstring and nothing like Michael Owen had. Seem to recall Owen had something wrong with his back which was causing hamstring issues and needed an operation? Owen's ego made his head too heavy which put a lot of strain on his lower back |
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Post by boooothy on Sept 30, 2022 17:02:16 GMT 1
Not going, i’m off to Arsenal but anything to get the season going is what we want. A win obviously but a last minute equaliser would do. I wasn’t interested in performance last game, just wanted the points, this time hoping to see something/anything that makes me think we are “up for it”
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Post by bigtruck on Sept 30, 2022 17:03:26 GMT 1
I’m going to hazard a guess, based loosely on what he’s said about formations but I reckon 2 up top.
Nicholls
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Hogg
Kasumu Rudoni
Holmes
Sorba Ward
Bilo. Mbete. Camara. Anjorin. Jones. Rhodes. Mahoney. Etc.
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Post by Baby Ate My Eight Ball on Sept 30, 2022 17:15:56 GMT 1
Looking forward to this. It sounds like we're going to have loads of men forward but then also be as solid as the Italian national side of the 80s. Hard to see how Reading can possibly come away with anything Strong foundations at the back, get lots of men forward, creative interplay like the Spaniards and some German heavy metal pressing. I’m going 10-0 town. |
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Post by Headless Chicken on Sept 30, 2022 17:19:16 GMT 1
I’m going to hazard a guess, based loosely on what he’s said about formations but I reckon 2 up top. Nicholls Turton. Helik. Lees Yuta Hogg Kasumu Rudoni Holmes Sorba Ward Bilo. Mbete. Camara. Anjorin. Jones. Rhodes. Mahoney. Etc. I never thought I'd say this, but I think Rhodes deserves to start over (or with) Ward. Not sure I'd start Hogg either. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2022 17:21:56 GMT 1
Pat Jones out for the next month with a hamstring injury Not mentioned as injured by MF in the presser, unless he didn’t understand the question relating to who was unavailable, |
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Post by est1908 on Sept 30, 2022 17:35:54 GMT 1
Pat Jones out for the next month with a hamstring injury Not mentioned as injured by MF in the presser, unless he didn’t understand the question relating to who was unavailable, Unless it happened after the presser? |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2022 17:39:00 GMT 1
Not mentioned as injured by MF in the presser, unless he didn’t understand the question relating to who was unavailable, Unless it happened after the presser? That is possible. Not seen it on the website or Twitter though, but not everything ends up on the web. Be very hard on the lad if true after his injury problems last year and the timing, being out of action just as the new guy comes in. Hope he is back soon. |
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Post by turbo2 on Sept 30, 2022 17:45:23 GMT 1
Pat Jones out for the next month with a hamstring injury Wow. That’s dreadful. Looked great in his few cameo appearances. Kid looks like he might have a decent future |
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Post by Orinoco on Sept 30, 2022 18:19:23 GMT 1
Looking forward to this. It sounds like we're going to have loads of men forward but then also be as solid as the Italian national side of the 80s. Hard to see how Reading can possibly come away with anything Strong foundations at the back, get lots of men forward, creative interplay like the Spaniards and some German heavy metal pressing. I’m going 10-0 town. Is that at full time or half time?!!!. |
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Post by johntheterrier on Sept 30, 2022 20:42:30 GMT 1
Looking forward to this. It sounds like we're going to have loads of men forward but then also be as solid as the Italian national side of the 80s. Hard to see how Reading can possibly come away with anything Strong foundations at the back, get lots of men forward, creative interplay like the Spaniards and some German heavy metal pressing. I’m going 10-0 town. Absolutely crazy prediction that. I'm going for a much more realistic scoreline. 9-1 Town. 😜 |
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Post by dezzly on Sept 30, 2022 21:25:49 GMT 1
Sticking my neck out. 4 4 2 Nichols Turton helik Lees yuta Sorba Hogg rudoni anjorin Rhodes ward The way he talks about attacking,and getting on the front foot and not worrying about tactics. Think it will be the same eleven that started against Cardiff. Camara, Kasumu and Holmes stood out for me that day so I'd be hoping that all three of these retain their starting position. Only one I'd possibly change from the team that started against Cardiff is Anjorin. Don't think he's done enough in recent games. Agree that will be same team other than I think sorba will start.I too think tino may make way and Duane possibly pushed into no10.well him or rudoni. |
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Post by wakeychris50 on Sept 30, 2022 21:28:26 GMT 1
I’m going to hazard a guess, based loosely on what he’s said about formations but I reckon 2 up top. Nicholls Turton. Helik. Lees Yuta Hogg Kasumu Rudoni Holmes Sorba Ward Bilo. Mbete. Camara. Anjorin. Jones. Rhodes. Mahoney. Etc. I never thought I'd say this, but I think Rhodes deserves to start over (or with) Ward. Not sure I'd start Hogg either. hogg shouldnt be in starting lineup or we be defending with his back and square passes cant believe so many people put hogg in team time we move on from hogg new manger so not same player hogg |
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Post by bigtruck on Sept 30, 2022 21:46:58 GMT 1
I never thought I'd say this, but I think Rhodes deserves to start over (or with) Ward. Not sure I'd start Hogg either. hogg shouldnt be in starting lineup or we be defending with his back and square passes cant believe so many people put hogg in team time we move on from hogg new manger so not same player hogg And every time people dismiss him, Hogg comes back to prove how valuable he is to this team. |
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Post by rockwall on Sept 30, 2022 22:49:46 GMT 1
Wonder if this is where MF got his no tactics method from.
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Post by townarentbest on Oct 1, 2022 1:08:48 GMT 1
From the videos and gallery and despite what he says, I don’t think Hogg, Yuta, Anjorin or Jones have been training?
It’s not going to be full strength.
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Post by westislandterrier on Oct 1, 2022 1:22:06 GMT 1
Wonder if this is where MF got his no tactics method from. Well if Foddy’s no tactical method like Cloughy’s brings a provincial club like Town (as Notts. Forest were and still are !) up the Championship table then yep - Let’s have it ✅ If he gets Town promoted like Cloughy did with his provincial club then yip - Awesome indeed ✅✅ If he gets The Terriers into Europe like Cloughy did with his provincial Notts then hey now - Wow Wow just bloody Wow ✅✅✅ If he makes HTAFC the Champions of Europe as Cloughy did with his provincial Trees then aye - I’ll know I was good in life and The Pearly Gates sent me to ma eternal Heavenly Paradise ! ✅✅✅✅ But a draw away to third place Reading today will be pure sensational and if ya pull it off Foddy have a good few drams of your finest malt tonight - as I sure as night follows day certainly will ! 🥃👍🥃 |
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Post by Oblong of Dreams on Oct 1, 2022 3:06:58 GMT 1
I’m going to hazard a guess, based loosely on what he’s said about formations but I reckon 2 up top. Nicholls Turton. Helik. Lees Yuta Hogg Kasumu Rudoni Holmes Sorba Ward Bilo. Mbete. Camara. Anjorin. Jones. Rhodes. Mahoney. Etc. I never thought I'd say this, but I think Rhodes deserves to start over (or with) Ward. Not sure I'd start Hogg either. A few have suggested that Hoggy might struggle under the new regime... During the Schofield era, and even occasionally when Carlos was in charge, there were times when Hogg seemed to think he was playing for Giants and couldn't pass forwards, but I can't imagine that a player of his calibre and experience would forget how to be progressive. As pretty much the most experienced player on the pitch, I think his reluctance to take risks at times was more driven by wanting to protect the younger players rather than a "negative mindset". He's an experienced pro and I'm glad we have him in our squad. He doesn't seem the sort to shirk a challenge based on the last nine seasons plus, and I can't see him not rising to the levels that any new coach would ask of him. Over the years, when Hoggy plays with confidence he drags the rest of the team along with him. He isn't "undroppable" because nobody is, but an in-form Hogg is the first name on the team-sheet for me. |
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Post by Headless Chicken on Oct 1, 2022 8:09:27 GMT 1
I never thought I'd say this, but I think Rhodes deserves to start over (or with) Ward. Not sure I'd start Hogg either. A few have suggested that Hoggy might struggle under the new regime... During the Schofield era, and even occasionally when Carlos was in charge, there were times when Hogg seemed to think he was playing for Giants and couldn't pass forwards, but I can't imagine that a player of his calibre and experience would forget how to be progressive. As pretty much the most experienced player on the pitch, I think his reluctance to take risks at times was more driven by wanting to protect the younger players rather than a "negative mindset". He's an experienced pro and I'm glad we have him in our squad. He doesn't seem the sort to shirk a challenge based on the last nine seasons plus, and I can't see him not rising to the levels that any new coach would ask of him. Over the years, when Hoggy plays with confidence he drags the rest of the team along with him. He isn't "undroppable" because nobody is, but an in-form Hogg is the first name on the team-sheet for me. I've said 'I'm not sure' I'd start him, so not sure how this has generated such a response. This is after he is coming back from injury, Camara had a really good full debut, we also have the combatative Kasumu fit (hopefully) and Hogg was pretty rubbish prior (acknowledging most were). I'm not suggesting he will definitely struggle nor disregarding the obvious qualities he brings etc. I've not even said I definitely wouldn't pick him 😂, albeit I suppose I'm implying I would lean towards not for this specific game. At the same time, he's no longer the first name on the teamsheet for me, as there is at least a case against that now. Unless we're really backs to the wall or Kasumu can't stay fit or Camara can't his form, I suspect this is the season we'll see Hogg being somewhat phased out, but still involved and a huge influence on the dressing room. |
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Post by irverino on Oct 1, 2022 8:38:51 GMT 1
The Championship returns with 5 new managers (most temp.) & quarter of the season crammed into six weeks (crazy), so from the 33 points on offer what is a realistic return for Town before the WC break? If we can average 1.5/2 points per game (big ask) we would almost certain to be out of the bottom 3 & heading for mid table coming up to Xmas/NY......a point today would be more than acceptable going forward..UTT.
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Post by Orinoco on Oct 1, 2022 10:44:58 GMT 1
Wouldnt like to predict a line up for this game.
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Post by basil on Oct 1, 2022 10:54:24 GMT 1
Wouldnt like to predict a line up for this game. True, whilst I'd expect pretty much the same as Cardiff, I suppose that Nicholls is the only definite. Interesting times. |
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