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Post by runner76 on Dec 30, 2022 10:51:34 GMT 1
doing really well all things considered. We actually have a pretty exciting midfield overall and a reasonable defence. Imagine how far we could go with a couple of strikers who could net 30 + between them?!?!
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Post by turbo2 on Dec 30, 2022 10:57:46 GMT 1
I like jack. Think there’s a load of promise in both him and kasuma. They’ve both made a big step up and then had to play a lot of games between them. I’m sure that wouldn’t have been the intention when they were signed.
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Post by ilsonterrier on Dec 30, 2022 11:00:54 GMT 1
I like the look of him. He's been moved around the midfield to cover injuries and suspensions so he's not really had a settled position. He's hard working and looks to get forward when he has the ball. My main gripe is that he is so reliant on his left foot, which is limiting at times.
It didn't help that he was booked (ridiculously - I thought he was fouled rather than the other way round) very early on which meant that he had to pull out of a couple of challenges that he would probably have gone in for.
He just needs that first goal now.
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Post by turbo2 on Dec 30, 2022 11:03:54 GMT 1
I like the look of him. He's been moved around the midfield to cover injuries and suspensions so he's not really had a settled position. He's hard working and looks to get forward when he has the ball. My main gripe is that he is so reliant on his left foot, which is limiting at times. It didn't help that he was booked (ridiculously - I thought he was fouled rather than the other way round) very early on which meant that he had to pull out of a couple of challenges that he would probably have gone in for. He just needs that first goal now. Was saying that about his left foot. His right foot is only for standing on. Similarly kkh is all right foot and no left. First half it stopped several attacks because of their reluctance to use their weaker foot. Something I can never understand as a professional. What do they actually do in training |
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Post by Captainslapper on Dec 30, 2022 11:09:01 GMT 1
KKH probably deserves his own thread. I had him as my MOTM last night. A player id kind of given up on to be honest and expected his loan to be cut short ASAP in the same way I expect it to be with Mbete.. but not now... definitely worth keeping. edit.. just seen he has got his own thread!  |
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Post by Tinpot on Dec 30, 2022 11:21:28 GMT 1
If, and it’s still a big if, we survive this season, the experience that these young lads will have had will be great for their development. Rudoni has impressed me through his sheer endeavour and willingness to always want the ball. This is quite a step up from anything he’s been used to, and I think he’s done great. He was getting the ball in our third facing his own goal in the first 30 minutes yesterday and it was frustrating! They seemed to work something out tactically after that and he got in some great positions. Still not sure I know what his best position is?Other than "midfield" I don't either. I mean that as a compliment. When we first signed him I thought we were getting a midfielder who would drift in and out of games but would pop up and score a dozen or so goals over the season. In a different side he might well have been that but he works so hard, and has performed the defensive role well. Going forward he always finds space and his ability to put dangerous balls into the box from wide, whilst starting more centrally makes him a useful option. Lacks pace and still a bit raw but his versatility means that I'd happily put him in the side alongside anyone else. Compare with Jon Russell who needs someone mopping up and dragging other players away to give him the space he needs to fulfil his role. Work rate is excellent. Always shows for the ball and although he looks as if a stiff breeze might send him flying he stands up pretty well to the physical side of the game. Colour me impressed. |
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Post by Tinpot on Dec 30, 2022 11:33:31 GMT 1
I like the look of him. He's been moved around the midfield to cover injuries and suspensions so he's not really had a settled position. He's hard working and looks to get forward when he has the ball. My main gripe is that he is so reliant on his left foot, which is limiting at times. It didn't help that he was booked (ridiculously - I thought he was fouled rather than the other way round) very early on which meant that he had to pull out of a couple of challenges that he would probably have gone in for. He just needs that first goal now. Was saying that about his left foot. His right foot is only for standing on. Similarly kkh is all right foot and no left. First half it stopped several attacks because of their reluctance to use their weaker foot. Something I can never understand as a professional. What do they actually do in training Must admit I'd be having special sections in training of doing things with the weaker foot. Whether that's tackling, passing, shooting, whatever. KKH was given POTM last night and that's not a bad shout, but one moment that stood out for me was when he had the space to get a shot off and didn't pull the trigger. Presumably because it was going to fall to his left foot and he didn't have faith in his ability there. If Josh Koroma had learned to use his left foot he'd be playing his trade at least with us if not higher. Learning how to play against someone is a lot easier if they have a notable weakness. Inability to use both feet seems to be an obvious one. |
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Post by Captainslapper on Dec 30, 2022 13:26:16 GMT 1
Its surprising how many pro footballers are very one footed. Especially when its largely just a case of having to spend the time to develop your weaker foot.
Mind, Maradona was about as one footed as you ever see and it didnt exactly hold him back!
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Post by ackworthterrier on Dec 30, 2022 13:43:50 GMT 1
My grandson is a coach in Australia. For training they wear white socks for their good foot and black for their weaker one. During sessions they will work specifically with the weaker foot on certain activities, that’s from U13 to U18 and they are encouraged to be two footed. Not sure if something like that is done over here.
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Post by Porrohman on Dec 30, 2022 14:01:18 GMT 1
I’m not really convinced he’s ready for the Championship- certainly not in a struggling side. I think he could benefit from some gym work- at the moment he’s too easily pushed off the ball. On the positive side I think he’s put in two improving performances over the last couple of games. A pretty fair assessment. He would look way better in a good side but may be a luxury in a struggling side. Thought some of his crosses this evening were superb but did seem to drift out of the game in the second half. On balance, a pretty impressive effort. Apart from playing the 2 best passes of the game to put Holmsey away for the gobber Rhodes missed and KKH away for the one Rhodes scored. We lost anything attackingwise when he went off |
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Post by Porrohman on Dec 30, 2022 14:06:19 GMT 1
I like the look of him. He's been moved around the midfield to cover injuries and suspensions so he's not really had a settled position. He's hard working and looks to get forward when he has the ball. My main gripe is that he is so reliant on his left foot, which is limiting at times. It didn't help that he was booked (ridiculously - I thought he was fouled rather than the other way round) very early on which meant that he had to pull out of a couple of challenges that he would probably have gone in for. He just needs that first goal now. Was saying that about his left foot. His right foot is only for standing on. Similarly kkh is all right foot and no left. First half it stopped several attacks because of their reluctance to use their weaker foot. Something I can never understand as a professional. What do they actually do in training He put the cross that Holmes headed over, in the first half, in with his right. It was the most accurate cross of the game. |
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Post by Baby Ate My Eight Ball on Dec 30, 2022 16:32:23 GMT 1
Rudoni is very one footed but he went on the outside in the first half and swung in a good cross that Holmes headed over. After that the full back could never be sure which way he was going to go and it bought him half a yard of space.
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Post by Terrier Ramone on Dec 30, 2022 17:03:36 GMT 1
Considering what he thought he was coming in to & the shitshow reality that has happened, I think the kid has done really well. Instead of being eased in, he's not only played virtually every game, he's played in 3 or 4 different positions, in a league way above what he has been used to.
He has always given his all &, at times, has shown some of the best skill out of anyone we have. He will be a really good player in 2 or 3 years, I hope it's with us.
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Post by turbo2 on Dec 30, 2022 18:29:37 GMT 1
Was saying that about his left foot. His right foot is only for standing on. Similarly kkh is all right foot and no left. First half it stopped several attacks because of their reluctance to use their weaker foot. Something I can never understand as a professional. What do they actually do in training He put the cross that Holmes headed over, in the first half, in with his right. It was the most accurate cross of the game. Yeah. I couldn’t believe it. He’d been in the exact same position about 5 times beforehand and refused to try and centre with his right foot |
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Post by Porrohman on Dec 30, 2022 18:43:52 GMT 1
He put the cross that Holmes headed over, in the first half, in with his right. It was the most accurate cross of the game. Yeah. I couldn’t believe it. He’d been in the exact same position about 5 times beforehand and refused to try and centre with his right foot Might've wanted to show off by waiting for the smallest bloke on the pitch to get into position before finding him in the middle of their defenders 🤔😉 |
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Post by turbo2 on Dec 30, 2022 18:48:32 GMT 1
Yeah. I couldn’t believe it. He’d been in the exact same position about 5 times beforehand and refused to try and centre with his right foot Might've wanted to show off by waiting for the smallest bloke on the pitch to get into position before finding him in the middle of their defenders 🤔😉 Best cross of the night right on our smallest man’s bonce 😂😂😂. |
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Post by duncfost01 on Dec 30, 2022 19:10:48 GMT 1
Now he is playing in his proper position he has been excellent. His first goal won’t be far away.
I guess MF had no option to play him out of position, but it just shows it takes exceptional talent to play in different positions.
I have a feeling that once the first one goes in more will follow. A but like Rhodes, if he gets on a little run , we
Will pick up more points.
So great to be positive again after the shit show upto the break.
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Post by 3Pipe on Jan 1, 2023 16:20:23 GMT 1
Abysmal first touch.
Really needs to work on that.
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Post by Moooooy on Jan 1, 2023 16:55:27 GMT 1
Hopefully we can get him a lower league loan in January and get a Championship player in to replace him. I doubt we have the finances to do that though.
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Post by crux on Jan 1, 2023 17:59:10 GMT 1
Hopefully we can get him a lower league loan in January and get a Championship player in to replace him. I doubt we have the finances to do that though. Wow. If he needs to go out on loan, then there's a whole raft of players who also need to go. |
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Post by impact on Jan 1, 2023 18:23:53 GMT 1
I feel sorry for him. He's been asked to play 5 different roles this year. He's only 21 and still learning. He can't do that when she's shifted everywhere.
I really think there's a player there but we won't see it until he's somewhere close to settled.
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Post by Moooooy on Jan 1, 2023 18:34:37 GMT 1
Hopefully we can get him a lower league loan in January and get a Championship player in to replace him. I doubt we have the finances to do that though. Wow. If he needs to go out on loan, then there's a whole raft of players who also need to go. I totally agree. I’d like to see Boyle, Ruffles, Camara and Kasumu out as well as Rudoni. Camara, Rudoni and Kasumu have potential but they aren’t good enough now. They wouldn’t get in any other Championship team so we need better. |
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Post by htafc12 on Jan 1, 2023 19:02:46 GMT 1
Not here to slaughter the lad but he had a really bad game today,
Constantly out of position. Too weak on the ball and a poor first touch.
Not sure how people can defend him saying he was out of position he was in his preferred position after Hogg went off.
Hope he comes good but don’t think he’s championship bread and butter.
If we go down he will be a great prospect if not, cash in and reinvest
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Post by Porrohman on Jan 1, 2023 21:04:00 GMT 1
Not here to slaughter the lad but he had a really bad game today, Constantly out of position. Too weak on the ball and a poor first touch. Not sure how people can defend him saying he was out of position he was in his preferred position after Hogg went off. Hope he comes good but don’t think he’s championship bread and butter. If we go down he will be a great prospect if not, cash in and reinvest You think his preferred position is DM. Wow 😯 |
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Post by Porrohman on Jan 1, 2023 21:07:20 GMT 1
He wasn't great today but still played the only decent crosses, set pieces and forward passes from a Town player today.
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Post by frankslegs on Jan 1, 2023 22:04:18 GMT 1
Spot on Porro- there is a player there for sure - MF substitutions were baffling and I thought he coped well with being the central playmaker after Hoggy went off
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Post by Captainslapper on Jan 2, 2023 1:37:13 GMT 1
Hes a young lad and hell have good moments and bad moments in a game.
He was up against some good players today and although it wasnt one of his better games I thought he did ok overall. Last 20 minutes or so thought him and camara were dominating the game in the middle.
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Post by trailingleg on Jan 2, 2023 2:37:14 GMT 1
What do you people want? Jack had to adjust to a completely new role, get to know his opponent, and combat a tight and aggressive unit after Hoggy was subbed.
He’s been asked to do a lot of positional readjustments this season and performed well in most of them. Give the lad a break- he’s twenty one and a good player.
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Post by buckers on Jan 2, 2023 6:52:52 GMT 1
I didn’t think he was having a bad game until he went into the centre of midfield. After that he went to pieces as did the team.
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Post by yoy on Jan 2, 2023 12:04:07 GMT 1
Seemed to start the match well. His set piece delivery was looking good as well as his general play. When moved deeper he made a solid (if not spectacular) adjustment but the team struggled. I’d never expect him to be as strong as Hogg in that role and so we naturally lost something in that area. But we also lost something from not having him in a more advanced position.
For me, Rudoni has been a really positive signing. He already adds a lot but I also have a sneaky suspicion that he also has exactly the attitude we will require. Gets moved from pillar to post for the good of the team , seemingly without complaint and always works hard in matches. I sincerely look forward to seeing him develop in the coming months and years.
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