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Post by Detective Boyle on Jul 6, 2023 23:28:38 GMT 1
Hogg has been a great signing and still has a part to play. For me it's worrying that we head in to another season where he is likely to be a starter because we haven't been able to find an adequate replacement. He's 35 this year, we shouldn't still be so reliant on him This is where I’m at. I love Hogg, one of if not my favourite ever town player. But we should be looking for his replacement and reshaping our midfield. However, in a year of transition, maybe a Hogg in the middle is just what we need before he bows out.
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Post by richhtfc on Jul 7, 2023 7:39:23 GMT 1
No one can doubt Hoggs contribution, he’s given everything to the club and his energy in the middle has been very effective for us over the years. His distribution is good in the main, and his tenacity and ability to win the ball back excellent.
If he does have a weakness it’s that he is not comfortable enough in possession, he doesn’t have the ability to shield the ball or drop a shoulder and make time for himself in the middle. He is too easily knocked off the ball and imo that’s why he’s not played more consistently at a higher level.
Hoggs replacement whenever they eventually come in should be more comfortable in possession and able to hold onto the ball better to give us more time in transition imo.
Camara does appear to have that ability but he doesn’t have Hoggs tenacity and energy, if we can improve that part of his game he could be an excellent replacement for Hogg as his career starts to wind down.
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Post by Porrohman on Jul 7, 2023 8:09:04 GMT 1
For the record, I might not rate Hoggy on the ball but I fucking love the bloke and what he's given Town over the last 10 years.
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Post by htfcfcfc on Jul 7, 2023 8:14:09 GMT 1
I’ve ruled Hogg out many times. Always comes back to prove the doubters wrong. Absolute legend. Yes it won’t go on forever but if we can get 30 games from him this season and he’s up to it then that would be a good return with Camara and Kasumu able to fill in
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Post by Convictatthemac on Jul 7, 2023 13:30:52 GMT 1
Need to extend Diarra’s contract. Can’t be going into the last year with him out of contract in June 2024.
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Post by Sparrow on Jul 8, 2023 13:38:35 GMT 1
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Post by incognito on Jul 8, 2023 13:53:41 GMT 1
In his own back yard too...
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Post by 3Pipe on Jul 8, 2023 13:59:29 GMT 1
If he is, I hope he's involved a bit more than yesterday. 57 minutes before he was subbed and he hardly touched the ball.
Not entirely his fault, Mali were dominated by Guinea in the first half.
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Post by Sparrow on Jul 8, 2023 14:31:23 GMT 1
In his own back yard too... How amazing will that be for his mum and dad. Malian immigrants watching their son play in the Olympics for their country in the country they now live.
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Post by Convictatthemac on Jul 26, 2023 23:30:08 GMT 1
Anyone know what the situation is here, are we proactively trying to extend his contract?
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Post by mooythegoat on Jul 27, 2023 8:58:50 GMT 1
Hope we are as I think he's in for a massive season. Don't want to get to get hopes too high but reckon him and Headley could be Balon D'or nominees.
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Post by allan 1958 (OAF-WROY)(SSLFF) on Jul 27, 2023 16:34:17 GMT 1
Hope we are as I think he's in for a massive season. Don't want to get to get hopes too high but reckon him and Headley could be Balon D'or nominees. I think that might be a load of balons
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Post by kwami-hodouto on Jul 31, 2023 14:41:51 GMT 1
I just had a quick look and Brahima signed a contract to 2024.
Does anyone know whether that has a one year option on it?
If not, we could lose him for nowt at the end of this season.
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Post by Tinpot on Jul 31, 2023 15:10:30 GMT 1
I just had a quick look and Brahima signed a contract to 2024. Does anyone know whether that has a one year option on it? If not, we could lose him for nowt at the end of this season. www.htafc.com/news/2021/september/brahima-diarra-extends-town-contract/Pretty sure he's free to leave next summer as it stands. Wouldn't leave for nowt as he's under 24 but it would be a pittance. After losing Camara for a fraction of his potential value it would be a sickener to lose Diarra for a pittance as well.
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Post by runner76 on Jul 31, 2023 15:12:17 GMT 1
why would he leave a team, that has just been promoted to the Premier League?!
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Jul 31, 2023 15:39:50 GMT 1
why would he leave a team, that has just been promoted to the Premier League?! Because the Saudi Arabian Govt, sorry, I mean Newcastle United, have swooped in with a £50m offer…
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Post by Sparrow on Jul 31, 2023 16:02:40 GMT 1
I would think/hope that fact that we've not sold him this summer as we did with Etienne, and Warnock has him very much in his plans for this season, indicates that we're negotiating a new contract with him and are hopeful he will sign.
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Post by Headless Chicken on Jul 31, 2023 21:57:31 GMT 1
Need to get his contract wrapped up ASAP.
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Post by Tinpot on Jul 31, 2023 22:42:16 GMT 1
If I was him, TBH I'd be keeping my options open. Have a good season here then move on to bigger and better things.
He doesn't know who will be manager after his contract runs out so can't say that his interests are best served by staying.
Pains me to say it but regardless of whether we stay up or not, getting him to sign another contract would be a coup.
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Post by bluesandtwos on Aug 1, 2023 8:44:22 GMT 1
If I was him, TBH I'd be keeping my options open. Have a good season here then move on to bigger and better things. He doesn't know who will be manager after his contract runs out so can't say that his interests are best served by staying. Pains me to say it but regardless of whether we stay up or not, getting him to sign another contract would be a coup. Similar to O’Brien it could be agreed that if an offer came in at or above an agreed amount, and he wanted to move, then he could. It allows him an out but he needs to impress to get those offers. It is down to him, and more players seem to just run their contracts without renewing, but it still gives him options and is fair to the club.
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Post by Detective Boyle on Aug 1, 2023 9:10:15 GMT 1
I like him. But I can’t see anyone coming in for Diarra yet, certainly not bigger clubs anyway except maybe some place abroad like Camara. I thought he was poor a lot of the time last season and often very wasteful with the ball. Has to improve this year if he wants to think about getting a move imo. Saying that, I’d be desperate to get him on a new contract just for the potential he has. Big season for him.
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Post by Essex Terrier on Aug 2, 2023 16:26:22 GMT 1
Big season ahead for him, under uncle Neil's wing, he may learn and prosper in his breakthrough season.
Or...
He may not.
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Post by Headless Chicken on Aug 2, 2023 16:50:17 GMT 1
I like him. But I can’t see anyone coming in for Diarra yet, certainly not bigger clubs anyway except maybe some place abroad like Camara. I thought he was poor a lot of the time last season and often very wasteful with the ball. Has to improve this year if he wants to think about getting a move imo. Saying that, I’d be desperate to get him on a new contract just for the potential he has. Big season for him. As much as he's not done much in any of our games, to date, there's a limited number of players that turn on a ball like he does, at this level. I think it's an obsolute no brainer trying to tie him down, even if we end up paying him a higher salary than we'd ordinarily want.
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Post by tepidterrier on Aug 2, 2023 16:59:19 GMT 1
If I was him, TBH I'd be keeping my options open. Have a good season here then move on to bigger and better things. He doesn't know who will be manager after his contract runs out so can't say that his interests are best served by staying. Pains me to say it but regardless of whether we stay up or not, getting him to sign another contract would be a coup. I'd be keeping a close eye on how my mate from the academy is finding the grass on the other side as well! Unfortunately I agree on the contract, I can't see him staying beyond the year considering our budget woes.
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Post by wigster on Aug 12, 2023 19:32:33 GMT 1
Not been totally convinced by him but thought he was excellent today - workmate matched his skill levels. Could have a very special player indeed here in a couple of years.
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Post by Metch on Aug 12, 2023 19:35:55 GMT 1
Nice lad and one of the players that made Warnock give it another year. I think he saw some star potential in him and Rudoni and maybe even Jones
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Post by Essex Terrier on Aug 12, 2023 19:44:49 GMT 1
Loved the way he was in Winks face all match.
Great game for the lad, but his final ball/decision still needs work.
A keeper.
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Post by Headless Chicken on Aug 12, 2023 19:47:49 GMT 1
Get the lad a new contract.
Don't care how much he lost it. Proper talent and the sort of player you wanna watch.
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Post by jqhtfc on Aug 12, 2023 20:05:50 GMT 1
Needs a new deal asap you just feel as soon as he gets his goal he’ll settle down abit almost like he’s trying too hard to get one bit like Rudoni last season last, speaking to a Leicester fan walking out was absolutely raving about him.
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