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Post by kennyk2 on Feb 8, 2023 8:34:22 GMT 1
He lost the ball again last night which very nearly cost us a goal. Fotheringham's fault. Brombys fault. Him as well... did he pick him up playing barefoot on the streets of Paris? Being serious, I'd like to think this guy could have a great future, but with both him and Camara, it could go either way at the moment.
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Post by Metch on Feb 8, 2023 9:26:23 GMT 1
Him as well... did he pick him up playing barefoot on the streets of Paris? Being serious, I'd like to think this guy could have a great future, but with both him and Camara, it could go either way at the moment. I think Camara will definitely have a bright future, less convinced with Diarra, he's more eye-catching but needs to have a football brain too, not so easy to coach that mentality, hope he does though.
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Post by blueray4 on Feb 8, 2023 9:56:10 GMT 1
I think he’ll have a great career when he’s coached. At present he isn’t been coached, no doubt just told to run & run.
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Post by Frankiesleftpeg on May 17, 2023 13:08:47 GMT 1
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Post by Solihull Terrier on May 17, 2023 14:15:24 GMT 1
Good insightful article, quite revealing. I did wonder why Warnock picked him so frequently as on the face of it he didn't seem like a Warnock type player, but those pressing stats provide the answer.
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Post by HuddsTerrier on May 17, 2023 14:55:02 GMT 1
Really interesting article that I think Headley as well on the left worked well when he was pushed further forward. I think he pressed well and also tracked back a lot to help out the left back. Could be big seasons next year for Diarra (on the right) and Headley (on the left)
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Post by CurlyWurly on May 17, 2023 15:37:07 GMT 1
Interesting article, Chicken really does do a good job. The difference between him and the whopper (Blake?) we had before him is astounding
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Post by bells ringing :) on May 17, 2023 15:39:33 GMT 1
Lots of potential with Diarra. He can cuase real issues for teams, with a bit of polshing off certain aspects of his game he will become a real threat at this level and above.
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Post by Junior & Onuora on May 17, 2023 15:55:23 GMT 1
Interesting article, Chicken really does do a good job. The difference between him and the whopper (Blake?) we had before him is astounding Classic example of the Dunning-Kruger effect with Blake: you don't know what you don't know. He thought he was an expert. In fact, he was an intellectual pygmy. But his confidence in his own ability made him look both arrogant and foolish. On the flip side, I'm certain Chicken knows 10x more about football than Welton has ever done, but he clearly works hard to learn more and produce better insights. I give it 18 months before he's working at The Athletic.
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Post by Tinpot on May 18, 2023 22:06:45 GMT 1
Interesting article, Chicken really does do a good job. The difference between him and the whopper (Blake?) we had before him is astounding Classic example of the Dunning-Kruger effect with Blake: you don't know what you don't know. He thought he was an expert. In fact, he was an intellectual pygmy. But his confidence in his own ability made him look both arrogant and foolish. On the flip side, I'm certain Chicken knows 10x more about football than Welton has ever done, but he clearly works hard to learn more and produce better insights. I give it 18 months before he's working at The Athletic. Yeah, Steven Chicken didn't exactly have a tough act to follow, but he will BE one. It's refreshing to see a sports journalist that has pride in his job, and able to give genuine insight. You might not always share his perspective (although TBF I often do!) but even if you disagree with him, his articles are well thought out.
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Post by Tinpot on May 18, 2023 22:16:06 GMT 1
Interesting article, Chicken really does do a good job. The difference between him and the whopper (Blake?) we had before him is astounding Classic example of the Dunning-Kruger effect with Blake: you don't know what you don't know. He thought he was an expert. In fact, he was an intellectual pygmy. But his confidence in his own ability made him look both arrogant and foolish. On the flip side, I'm certain Chicken knows 10x more about football than Welton has ever done, but he clearly works hard to learn more and produce better insights. I give it 18 months before he's working at The Athletic. Bit harsh on Mr Chicken to suggest that the knowledge base he's working from is only 10x that of BRW
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Post by Gold Coast Terrier on May 19, 2023 1:49:31 GMT 1
Interesting article, Chicken really does do a good job. The difference between him and the whopper (Blake?) we had before him is astounding Classic example of the Dunning-Kruger effect with Blake: you don't know what you don't know. He thought he was an expert. In fact, he was an intellectual pygmy. But his confidence in his own ability made him look both arrogant and foolish. On the flip side, I'm certain Chicken knows 10x more about football than Welton has ever done, but he clearly works hard to learn more and produce better insights. I give it 18 months before he's working at The Athletic. That Blake guy used to be very open that he prided himself on pumping out clickbait trash, and that us idiot fans didn't understand that this is the way media worked these days. He said the quiet part out loud. The difference with Chicken is he's not only clearly very good (10X does not do it justice), but he also takes pride in his output, because in my opinion he probably far overdelivers on what is expected. The Warnock anecdote will not go unnoticed, he'll have plenty of offers coming in and fair play to him. Anyone who can make me put up with the visual assault that is the Examiner website deserves every success.
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Post by Tinpot on May 19, 2023 7:07:20 GMT 1
Classic example of the Dunning-Kruger effect with Blake: you don't know what you don't know. He thought he was an expert. In fact, he was an intellectual pygmy. But his confidence in his own ability made him look both arrogant and foolish. On the flip side, I'm certain Chicken knows 10x more about football than Welton has ever done, but he clearly works hard to learn more and produce better insights. I give it 18 months before he's working at The Athletic. That Blake guy used to be very open that he prided himself on pumping out clickbait trash, and that us idiot fans didn't understand that this is the way media worked these days. He said the quiet part out loud. The difference with Chicken is he's not only clearly very good (10X does not do it justice), but he also takes pride in his output, because in my opinion he probably far overdelivers on what is expected. The Warnock anecdote will not go unnoticed, he'll have plenty of offers coming in and fair play to him. Anyone who can make me put up with the visual assault that is the Examiner website deserves every success. Warnock anecdote ?
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Post by Gold Coast Terrier on May 19, 2023 7:10:39 GMT 1
That Blake guy used to be very open that he prided himself on pumping out clickbait trash, and that us idiot fans didn't understand that this is the way media worked these days. He said the quiet part out loud. The difference with Chicken is he's not only clearly very good (10X does not do it justice), but he also takes pride in his output, because in my opinion he probably far overdelivers on what is expected. The Warnock anecdote will not go unnoticed, he'll have plenty of offers coming in and fair play to him. Anyone who can make me put up with the visual assault that is the Examiner website deserves every success. Warnock anecdote ? Warnock casually mentioned that he changed his team for Sheffield United based off the back of what he read in Chicken’s preview. And he’s apparently never done that before.
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Post by Tinpot on May 19, 2023 7:29:35 GMT 1
Warnock casually mentioned that he changed his team for Sheffield United based off the back of what he read in Chicken’s preview. And he’s apparently never done that before. Yep. I remember that, just wasn't sure what you meant. Quite a feather in his cap, that. Shows that not only us mere mortals appreciate his understanding of the game but an experienced professional does as well. We - and The Examiner - are lucky to have him.
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Post by Junior & Onuora on May 19, 2023 22:05:04 GMT 1
Classic example of the Dunning-Kruger effect with Blake: you don't know what you don't know. He thought he was an expert. In fact, he was an intellectual pygmy. But his confidence in his own ability made him look both arrogant and foolish. On the flip side, I'm certain Chicken knows 10x more about football than Welton has ever done, but he clearly works hard to learn more and produce better insights. I give it 18 months before he's working at The Athletic. Bit harsh on Mr Chicken to suggest that the knowledge base he's working from is only 10x that of BRWJust gone through his posting history. What a truly odious chancer he was.
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Post by Tinpot on May 19, 2023 23:33:21 GMT 1
Bit harsh on Mr Chicken to suggest that the knowledge base he's working from is only 10x that of BRWJust gone through his posting history. What a truly odious chancer he was. I remembered him as a talentless chancer. I'd forgotten how much of a bell end he was.
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Post by wildhogg on May 19, 2023 23:41:59 GMT 1
Chicken's articles are always a good read, insightful and not the usual no-nothing garbage you get from the majority of so-called journalists who work for the group which owns the Examiner. He seems to actually take a pride in his work, which is usually a start.
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Post by rockwall on May 20, 2023 0:24:47 GMT 1
Warnock casually mentioned that he changed his team for Sheffield United based off the back of what he read in Chicken’s preview. And he’s apparently never done that before. Yep. I remember that, just wasn't sure what you meant. Quite a feather in his cap, that. Shows that not only us mere mortals appreciate his understanding of the game but an experienced professional does as well. We - and The Examiner - are lucky to have him. Chicken for gaffer.
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Post by themanfromatlantis on May 20, 2023 1:10:00 GMT 1
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Post by Tinpot on May 20, 2023 4:53:48 GMT 1
Yep. I remember that, just wasn't sure what you meant. Quite a feather in his cap, that. Shows that not only us mere mortals appreciate his understanding of the game but an experienced professional does as well. We - and The Examiner - are lucky to have him. Chicken for gaffer. Absolutely. If anyone's earned a nice roast dinner...
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Post by 3Pipe on May 20, 2023 5:51:38 GMT 1
I would only rate Chicken's player ratings at 4/10.
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Post by Jimuano on Jun 12, 2023 12:21:49 GMT 1
This guy was one of those who improved immeasurably with Warnock's arrival.
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Post by Terriersmad on Jun 12, 2023 14:10:28 GMT 1
I really like the look of Diarra over the long term. He's not ready to be a 40-game-a-season starter yet, but he's one of those players who can make a real impact. Those pressing stats are also impressive; although being a party-pooper I don't think he's as effective in possession when starting games, which offsets that. However, when used as an impact sub he's been great because he's direct and runs at defences. He gives us something different.
Oddly, his best contribution still came under Fotheringham, when he changed the game at Preston. Without Diarra we lose that game, comfortably, but he came on, got in behind, and made the Preston defence run backwards. Obviously set up the first goal and made a huge overall contribution to that win.
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Post by Frankiesleftpeg on Jun 12, 2023 14:27:36 GMT 1
I really like the look of Diarra over the long term. He's not ready to be a 40-game-a-season starter yet, but he's one of those players who can make a real impact. Those pressing stats are also impressive; although being a party-pooper I don't think he's as effective in possession when starting games, which offsets that. However, when used as an impact sub he's been great because he's direct and runs at defences. He gives us something different. Oddly, his best contribution still came under Fotheringham, when he changed the game at Preston. Without Diarra we lose that game, comfortably, but he came on, got in behind, and made the Preston defence run backwards. Obviously set up the first goal and made a huge overall contribution to that win. He might be if he was allowed to run with ball a bit more. Three Watford players were booked for fouls on him in the first 20 minutes when he started the game down there.
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