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Post by galpharm2400 on Feb 15, 2024 12:58:52 GMT 1
He ran at them a couple of times last night, in truth he could have done it 10 times. Thats my only observation on him, the rest has been a positive improvement in his all round game.
He likes having the ball, stifling players who like having the ball didnt help us under DM. Losing the ball in their last third is far less of an issue than losing it in our half, you have to let those who like having the ball up the pitch, have it. Having Spencer behind him down one side and Pearson supported by Rudoni down the other helps no end.
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Post by softboy on Feb 15, 2024 13:38:37 GMT 1
I think you will find that he ran at them more than a couple of times. He did it at least. 3/4 times in first 15 mins. He just got tired towards the end.
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Post by utttrooper on Feb 15, 2024 13:41:55 GMT 1
Agree with all that but a shame that he has two such glaring weaknesses in that he can’t head the ball as he’s always been soft as shite in going for 50/50 tackles. We should get Pearson on the wing then. That'll sort it. 🤪 To be fair he put in a wicked cross for Danny Ward's goal against Preston, more than I've ever seen Saka do so get him signed up as first choice right wing Gareth |
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Post by galpharm2400 on Feb 15, 2024 13:57:27 GMT 1
I think you will find that he ran at them more than a couple of times. He did it at least. 3/4 times in first 15 mins. He just got tired towards the end. Watch the runs, there are only a couple with real determination to get right into their box and force the challenge. Its an observation not a real criticism, he may have been pretty much on his own had he run forward once or twice, but that never stops the real wideman.. |
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Post by Drew Peacock on Feb 15, 2024 14:36:33 GMT 1
Year #1 was wide-eyed exuberance and living out his childhood dreams. I remember one of the senior pros telling an anecdote about how they had to explain to him how his win bonus worked. Year #2 he struggled to adapt to the changed status his bumper new contract implied. The team struggled, it wasn't fun anymore, and the immaturity we'd all loved the year before manifested itself as petulance. Year #3 he's adjusted, reassumed the work ethic that earned him his opportunity in the first place, and grown into one of the senior members of the squad. Win and you get a bonus, don't win and you don't get a bonus, is there more to it he'd need to figure out? |
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Post by incognito on Feb 15, 2024 14:48:10 GMT 1
Year #1 was wide-eyed exuberance and living out his childhood dreams. I remember one of the senior pros telling an anecdote about how they had to explain to him how his win bonus worked. Year #2 he struggled to adapt to the changed status his bumper new contract implied. The team struggled, it wasn't fun anymore, and the immaturity we'd all loved the year before manifested itself as petulance. Year #3 he's adjusted, reassumed the work ethic that earned him his opportunity in the first place, and grown into one of the senior members of the squad. Win and you get a bonus, don't win and you don't get a bonus, is there more to it he'd need to figure out? He supposedly thought the figure put in front of him was to be shared between the squad, rather than all his to keep. |
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Post by impact on Feb 16, 2024 3:27:19 GMT 1
You would be hard pressed to find a player so good so under appreciated by their own fans. He is one of the best players in the league. In a side scrapping for relegation he has created the 2nd most chances in the league. Without him we'd be down already.
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Post by FloridaTerrier on Feb 16, 2024 3:59:29 GMT 1
Can you imagine Sorba in a team where:
Manager setups up with a high press, fast flowing attacking setup.
With a back 5 similar to (not necessarily these but similar to): Nicholls, Spencer, Helik, Raldinho, Headley?
And in a front 4 of Himself, Koroma, Burgzorg, Healey/Bojan?
We'e not even seen the very best of Sorba this year, because DM played him in RB, RWB, In the hole, Lone striker etc, think the only position hes not played him in was GK.
He's been different gravy for us for a while now too.
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Post by Tinpot on Feb 16, 2024 11:21:06 GMT 1
Looked knackered on 70m mins, he needs resting soon. What a top player he's been for us though. He held us together when the going was rough and he's leading us out of the mess. Player of the year so far Between him and Helik IMO, although Sorba just edges it for me. It's going to take something pretty spectacular for anyone else to break into the top two for POTS because even when as a whole we've been shit, those two have been great. |
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Post by Oblong of Dreams on Feb 16, 2024 12:35:56 GMT 1
I think you will find that he ran at them more than a couple of times. He did it at least. 3/4 times in first 15 mins. He just got tired towards the end. ...and they shat their kecks every time. Love to see that from a Town player |
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Post by Oblong of Dreams on Feb 16, 2024 12:38:21 GMT 1
Win and you get a bonus, don't win and you don't get a bonus, is there more to it he'd need to figure out? He supposedly thought the figure put in front of him was to be shared between the squad, rather than all his to keep. That'll go down well with the Trots among us! |
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Post by pauldaltonsboots on Feb 16, 2024 12:46:00 GMT 1
He is quality!!!
Under Worthy the confidence is flowing and he looks like a yard quicker.
He is a winner so gets annoyed at times - nothing wrong with that.
He has only just turned 25…still young and maturing in to an excellent player with talent, work-rate and willingness to win. He is a gem - the longer we keep him the better.
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Post by COWSHEDPHIL on Feb 16, 2024 13:10:01 GMT 1
The good news is, he can’t shoot very well so there’s no chance of someone paying silly money to get him!
We need to nail him down on a long contract. He can go on to be a Town legend.
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Post by boooothy on Feb 16, 2024 13:13:01 GMT 1
Crossing on his left foot has added new options. I could never understand us playing him left hand side when he was so predictable.
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Post by akarussellcasse on Feb 28, 2024 21:06:33 GMT 1
Sorba voted B&W Foundation player of the month for Feb. IMO absolutely spot on and completely deserved. Hope he is back for Saturday.
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Post by utttrooper on Feb 28, 2024 21:54:43 GMT 1
Sorba voted B&W Foundation player of the month for Feb. IMO absolutely spot on and completely deserved. Hope he is back for Saturday. Hopefully his personal issue is nothing too bad and he'll be back to destroy the white shite |
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Post by Porrohman on Feb 28, 2024 22:00:27 GMT 1
Sorba voted B&W Foundation player of the month for Feb. IMO absolutely spot on and completely deserved. Hope he is back for Saturday. Hopefully his personal issue is nothing too bad and he'll be back to destroy the white shite He became a dad, at the weekend. Sorba jnr just appeared a couple of weeks earlier than expected. |
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Post by Jack on Feb 28, 2024 22:23:12 GMT 1
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on Feb 28, 2024 22:52:10 GMT 1
Hopefully those sleepless nights don't derail his superb form. He's been outstanding the last few months and looks very much like a Premier League player in the making which I'd have never thought likely 12 months ago.
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Post by utttrooper on Feb 28, 2024 22:58:51 GMT 1
Hopefully those sleepless nights don't derail his superb form. He's been outstanding the last few months and looks very much like a Premier League player in the making which I'd have never thought likely 12 months ago. Better shooting and a bit more consistent crossing and even in the Championship we'll be at pains to keep hold of him |
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Post by Up the Duff. on Feb 28, 2024 23:08:57 GMT 1
Congratulations on 2 fronts then Sorba.
Superb this season.
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Post by terriersyndrome on Feb 28, 2024 23:40:08 GMT 1
Been excellent this season.
Well deserved, Sorba!
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Post by mosher on Feb 29, 2024 9:42:17 GMT 1
Congrats on becoming a dad Sorba. Not that he'll ever read this thread  |
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Post by Captainslapper on Feb 29, 2024 10:10:05 GMT 1
Starting a family might be a reason why he looks a different player this season.
means hes settled and maybe putting behind him some of the 'childish' stuff thats maybe not done him any favours in the past?
he seems to have gone from a lad who really didnt want to be here and wasnt enjoying playing for us, to someone with a smile on their face whos built back that relationship with the fans again.
And his games SO much better as a result.
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Post by paulmat on Feb 29, 2024 10:24:50 GMT 1
I remember Anthony Pilkington went on an amazing run for us after becoming a Dad for the first time. Think it was similar for Wayne Rooney at Man Utd. Hopefully the same for Sorba, though he's starting from a fairly high bar
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Post by Porrohman on Feb 29, 2024 10:45:47 GMT 1
Starting a family might be a reason why he looks a different player this season. means hes settled and maybe putting behind him some of the 'childish' stuff thats maybe not done him any favours in the past? he seems to have gone from a lad who really didnt want to be here and wasnt enjoying playing for us, to someone with a smile on their face whos built back that relationship with the fans again. And his games SO much better as a result. Yeah, he's definitely looked a much more mature lad this season. He's turned into a leader. |
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Post by detox on Feb 29, 2024 11:08:40 GMT 1
Starting a family might be a reason why he looks a different player this season. means hes settled and maybe putting behind him some of the 'childish' stuff thats maybe not done him any favours in the past? he seems to have gone from a lad who really didnt want to be here and wasnt enjoying playing for us, to someone with a smile on their face whos built back that relationship with the fans again. And his games SO much better as a result. Thanks Marje.... |
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Post by Captainslapper on Feb 29, 2024 11:13:09 GMT 1
Quite an experienced player now, but I dont see him as a leader. Might be for some of the young lads especially those who've moved here from down south.
But still get the impression hes quite a marmite character in the changing room.
I dont think him and Pearson exchange Christmas cards.
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Post by royrace on Feb 29, 2024 11:39:02 GMT 1
Quite an experienced player now, but I dont see him as a leader. Might be for some of the young lads especially those who've moved here from down south. But still get the impression hes quite a marmite character in the changing room. I dont think him and Pearson exchange Christmas cards. I think he's more a lead by example type, I can imagine he can be hard work but out on the pitch when he's being brave, running his arse off and always looking to make something happen that's a different type of leader. |
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Feb 29, 2024 11:45:29 GMT 1
Quite an experienced player now, but I dont see him as a leader. Might be for some of the young lads especially those who've moved here from down south. But still get the impression hes quite a marmite character in the changing room. I dont think him and Pearson exchange Christmas cards. I think he's more a lead by example type, I can imagine he can be hard work but out on the pitch when he's being brave, running his arse off and always looking to make something happen that's a different type of leader. Totally agree with this. He leads by example. This season he’s energised the team with his running and enthusiasm. Hopefully with KN in charge we will be able to hold on to him because I can imagine we’ll be receiving some offers for him in the Summer. |
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