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Post by The Sheriff Strikes Back on Feb 29, 2024 12:36:14 GMT 1
Need to enjoy him while we can, because unless we give him a silly pay rise there's about zero chance he'll be here next season.
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Post by RickDangerous on Feb 29, 2024 13:09:04 GMT 1
Need to enjoy him while we can, because unless we give him a silly pay rise there's about zero chance he'll be here next season. Sorba's on a good thing here, I don't think he's too good for us, just an excellent player and a good fit. He's a top end championship player but I think we're making the right noises in terms of matching his ambition, and with new ownership possibly giving him a more lucrative contract. Lets not forget the club gave him his initial chance, and after his failed loan to Blackburn the welcomed him back into the fold. |
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Post by Porrohman on Feb 29, 2024 13:09:52 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'm not sure either of them could write one |
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Post by Captainslapper on Feb 29, 2024 13:50:20 GMT 1
Need to enjoy him while we can, because unless we give him a silly pay rise there's about zero chance he'll be here next season. Sorba's on a good thing here, I don't think he's too good for us, just an excellent player and a good fit. He's a top end championship player but I think we're making the right noises in terms of matching his ambition, and with new ownership possibly giving him a more lucrative contract. Lets not forget the club gave him his initial chance, and after his failed loan to Blackburn the welcomed him back into the fold. Agree. Hes seen that the grass isnt necessarily greener when he went to Blackburn. When hes on form hes a top end Championship player and hopefully with Nagles backing and this manager we're going to become top end championship club. |
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Post by incognito on Feb 29, 2024 14:01:39 GMT 1
Need to enjoy him while we can, because unless we give him a silly pay rise there's about zero chance he'll be here next season. He got a silly pay rise the summer before last and it took him a year to start playing to it  |
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Post by Gag_N_Bone_Man (Destabiliser) on Feb 29, 2024 14:19:29 GMT 1
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Post by buxtonboys101 on Mar 1, 2024 13:13:55 GMT 1
Top player this season and now just edging the player of the season award now for me. If, if he does go it will be for a substantial amount and Inow have much more confidence in the club to reinvest that money in a suitable replacement.
Sorbs has matured and come on leaps and bounds this season he deserves to be given his head.
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Post by irverino on Mar 1, 2024 14:06:16 GMT 1
Top player this season and now just edging the player of the season award now for me. If, if he does go it will be for a substantial amount and Inow have much more confidence in the club to reinvest that money in a suitable replacement. Sorbs has matured and come on leaps and bounds this season he deserves to be given his head. He may have to pull his socks up, the FA yesterday reminded players that under the laws of the game wearing of shin pads is compulsory & that the micro/mini type don't offer adequate (if any) protection, plus if not CE marked should not be worn.......Looking like George Best is cool until your skin is sliced open or your shin snapped in two & not pretty to see/hear either. |
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Post by mosher on Mar 1, 2024 14:11:22 GMT 1
Top player this season and now just edging the player of the season award now for me. If, if he does go it will be for a substantial amount and Inow have much more confidence in the club to reinvest that money in a suitable replacement. Sorbs has matured and come on leaps and bounds this season he deserves to be given his head. He may have to pull his socks up, the FA yesterday reminded players that under the laws of the game wearing of shin pads is compulsory & that the micro/mini type don't offer adequate (if any) protection, plus if not CE marked should not be worn.......Looking like George Best is cool until your skin is sliced open or your shin snapped in two & not pretty to see/hear either. Always thought that with Claridge, how he'd piss and moan if he got a broken shin (who wouldn't obviously) but he'd have to take some of the blame. Wasn't there a Town player a few years ago who did the same, socks round the ankles and really tiny shinpads? Edit: For some reason I'm thinking Tommy Cowan? |
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Post by ldotm on Mar 1, 2024 16:23:51 GMT 1
Congrats on the kid Sorba, be our hero tomorrow mate!
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Post by Captainslapper on Mar 1, 2024 17:07:35 GMT 1
He may have to pull his socks up, the FA yesterday reminded players that under the laws of the game wearing of shin pads is compulsory & that the micro/mini type don't offer adequate (if any) protection, plus if not CE marked should not be worn.......Looking like George Best is cool until your skin is sliced open or your shin snapped in two & not pretty to see/hear either. Always thought that with Claridge, how he'd piss and moan if he got a broken shin (who wouldn't obviously) but he'd have to take some of the blame. Wasn't there a Town player a few years ago who did the same, socks round the ankles and really tiny shinpads? Edit: For some reason I'm thinking Tommy Cowan? Kev Gray used to wear a claret and amber sock wrapped around his studs. |
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Post by mosher on Mar 1, 2024 17:09:17 GMT 1
Always thought that with Claridge, how he'd piss and moan if he got a broken shin (who wouldn't obviously) but he'd have to take some of the blame. Wasn't there a Town player a few years ago who did the same, socks round the ankles and really tiny shinpads? Edit: For some reason I'm thinking Tommy Cowan? Kev Gray used to wear a claret and amber sock wrapped around his studs.  |
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Post by utttrooper on Mar 1, 2024 17:47:31 GMT 1
Congrats on the kid Sorba, be our hero tomorrow mate! Hopefully we can sing: There goes my hero Sorba down the wing There goes my hero He's not ordinary |
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Post by Tinpot on Mar 1, 2024 19:31:28 GMT 1
Always thought that with Claridge, how he'd piss and moan if he got a broken shin (who wouldn't obviously) but he'd have to take some of the blame. Wasn't there a Town player a few years ago who did the same, socks round the ankles and really tiny shinpads? Edit: For some reason I'm thinking Tommy Cowan? Kev Gray used to wear a claret and amber sock wrapped around his studs.  Post of the season! |
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Post by blackmoreisgod on Mar 2, 2024 21:54:18 GMT 1
He's really stepped up this season - gone up a couple of levels I'd say. I know some people think he's petulant but I love his work ethic, attitude and swagger. Hope we can keep hold of him at the end of the season.
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Post by tepidterrier on Mar 2, 2024 22:42:49 GMT 1
He's really stepped up this season - gone up a couple of levels I'd say. I know some people think he's petulant but I love his work ethic, attitude and swagger. Hope we can keep hold of him at the end of the season. he used to be very easy for opposition players to wind up, and when things weren't going his way he was a red card waiting to happen. That's completely gone from his game this season, but crucially without losing any of that fire inside him. |
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Post by ldotm on Mar 2, 2024 22:44:30 GMT 1
Fantastic delivery for our goal, can’t recall a player for Town with a more consistent delivery
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Post by andyboothscat on Mar 2, 2024 22:47:40 GMT 1
He's really stepped up this season - gone up a couple of levels I'd say. I know some people think he's petulant but I love his work ethic, attitude and swagger. Hope we can keep hold of him at the end of the season. he used to be very easy for opposition players to wind up, and when things weren't going his way he was a red card waiting to happen. That's completely gone from his game this season, but crucially without losing any of that fire inside him. He’s never been sent off for Town though. |
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Post by tepidterrier on Mar 2, 2024 22:50:52 GMT 1
he used to be very easy for opposition players to wind up, and when things weren't going his way he was a red card waiting to happen. That's completely gone from his game this season, but crucially without losing any of that fire inside him. He’s never been sent off for Town though. yes, waiting to happen! |
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Post by griffa on Mar 2, 2024 22:55:38 GMT 1
Fantastic delivery for our goal, can’t recall a player for Town with a more consistent delivery Sorba's is a top player, works his backside off, thank God his loan to Blackburn, didn't work out - UTT. |
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Post by Oblong of Dreams on Mar 3, 2024 1:57:47 GMT 1
He's really stepped up this season - gone up a couple of levels I'd say. I know some people think he's petulant but I love his work ethic, attitude and swagger. Hope we can keep hold of him at the end of the season. he used to be very easy for opposition players to wind up, and when things weren't going his way he was a red card waiting to happen. That's completely gone from his game this season, but crucially without losing any of that fire inside him. There were shades of the old Sorba in the Hull game, was surprised he didn't walk at one point. |
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Post by HuddsTerrier on Mar 3, 2024 8:39:41 GMT 1
Thomas is consistently one of our main players
Real handful ti the opposition and a player who never backs down and never stops running
His crosses from set pieces are Premier League level and it’s no wonder when he plays and is “at it” we’re one of the most dangerous side in the division on set pieces and I fancy us to score from a set piece most games now
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Post by twyford on Mar 3, 2024 11:07:57 GMT 1
Thomas is consistently one of our main players Real handful ti the opposition and a player who never backs down and never stops running His crosses from set pieces are Premier League level and it’s no wonder when he plays and is “at it” we’re one of the most dangerous side in the division on set pieces and I fancy us to score from a set piece most games now Agree in that he doesn't shirk a tackle but at times his unwillingness to compete for a header is laughable. I'm always keen to see him on the ball, set piece or open play, as things are likely to happen but think he needs to add heading to his game to be able to challenge for a PL transfer. I do wonder if this was a factor in him drifting out of the Wales team. |
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Post by bluestripe on Mar 3, 2024 15:27:50 GMT 1
Thomas is consistently one of our main players Real handful ti the opposition and a player who never backs down and never stops running His crosses from set pieces are Premier League level and it’s no wonder when he plays and is “at it” we’re one of the most dangerous side in the division on set pieces and I fancy us to score from a set piece most games now Agree in that he doesn't shirk a tackle but at times his unwillingness to compete for a header is laughable. I'm always keen to see him on the ball, set piece or open play, as things are likely to happen but think he needs to add heading to his game to be able to challenge for a PL transfer. I do wonder if this was a factor in him drifting out of the Wales team. Personal opinion, but heading is low on the list of attributes for a winger. Another question is why is the ball coming to him at head height, particularly if he has his back to goal, so frequently that this can be seen as an issue by someone. I personally don't think he is a good tackler, but I would rather have a fit Sorba, particularly when you see the shin pads he wears. |
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Mar 3, 2024 17:04:09 GMT 1
He’s not there to win headers.
Just watched the match highlights on Sky.
Commentators raving about his most important function in the team.
The quality of his delivery.
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Post by Bassingham Terrier on Mar 3, 2024 20:30:13 GMT 1
He’s not there to win headers. Just watched the match highlights on Sky. Commentators raving about his most important function in the team. The quality of his delivery. Those same highlights that don't show Bamford's challenge on Rudoni? 😡😡😡 |
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Mar 3, 2024 21:34:32 GMT 1
He’s not there to win headers. Just watched the match highlights on Sky. Commentators raving about his most important function in the team. The quality of his delivery. Those same highlights that don't show Bamford's challenge on Rudoni? 😡😡😡 Yes. Very convenient! |
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Post by schindlersmissed on Mar 3, 2024 23:16:33 GMT 1
Thomas is consistently one of our main players Real handful ti the opposition and a player who never backs down and never stops running His crosses from set pieces are Premier League level and it’s no wonder when he plays and is “at it” we’re one of the most dangerous side in the division on set pieces and I fancy us to score from a set piece most games now Agree in that he doesn't shirk a tackle but at times his unwillingness to compete for a header is laughable. I'm always keen to see him on the ball, set piece or open play, as things are likely to happen but think he needs to add heading to his game to be able to challenge for a PL transfer. I do wonder if this was a factor in him drifting out of the Wales team. I think he’s actually the one player in the side who DOES shirk every tackle. Great player otherwise though. |
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Post by Gag_N_Bone_Man (Destabiliser) on Mar 4, 2024 16:18:04 GMT 1
The only frustration for me with ST is not his attitude, it's his inability to beat a man when running at him with the ball. He lacks a trick in one v one situations - if he had this he'd be unplayable.
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Post by Mastercracker on Mar 4, 2024 16:32:17 GMT 1
The only frustration for me with ST is not his attitude, it's his inability to beat a man when running at him with the ball. He lacks a trick in one v one situations - if he had this he'd be unplayable. He does seem to have added half a yard of pace though now so whilst he does lack a trick, he can run away from your average fullback. |
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