ben1987
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Post by ben1987 on Jul 13, 2024 23:32:25 GMT 1
How come you get so wound up with people eulogising ex-players and the idea of bringing them back in some capacity, when your side line is eulogising ex-players? Just something that occurred to me, not meaning to antagonise š I don't get wound up. It's sarcasm. Interviewing former players and telling their stories is completely different to wanting them to manage the club (regardless of whether they have the relevant experience or qualifications) simply because they played for us. I just find it odd. And it makes me laugh. Especially the Darren Bullock reference, as whenever he posts on Facebook there'll be Town fans commenting saying he should be the manager or that he should be brought back to the club as a coach. If Darren Bullock (or whichever ex player) had managed at a decent level or achieved success as a manager, then brilliant get him appointed. But that is never the case, it's like people pick out their favourite player and call for him to be manager, whether he has the experience or not. Hope that explains. So let me get this straight, youāre telling me that Darren Bullock who now cleans peopleās windows and gutters for a living wouldnāt be able to manage town and get us promoted back to the championship?
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Post by keefer on Jul 13, 2024 23:32:59 GMT 1
I absolutely agree with you. Those players played at that level for a reason BUT we all have players and eras that burn themselves into our hearts and 1979 to 1986 was my time. Kindon, Cowling, Mally Brown, Stanton etc. were my heroes. Fantastic entertainment and memories, sadly our more recent history barely registers with me (except 2017 to 2019) Also, the bulk of that Fourth Division team were promoted to and played in the Second Division. So they must have been pretty good. More importantly, we had a brilliant manager that unfortunately, after 6 years of progress and real improvement, was sacked after a few dodgy results
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Post by htafcokay on Jul 13, 2024 23:39:25 GMT 1
I don't get wound up. It's sarcasm. Interviewing former players and telling their stories is completely different to wanting them to manage the club (regardless of whether they have the relevant experience or qualifications) simply because they played for us. I just find it odd. And it makes me laugh. Especially the Darren Bullock reference, as whenever he posts on Facebook there'll be Town fans commenting saying he should be the manager or that he should be brought back to the club as a coach. If Darren Bullock (or whichever ex player) had managed at a decent level or achieved success as a manager, then brilliant get him appointed. But that is never the case, it's like people pick out their favourite player and call for him to be manager, whether he has the experience or not. Hope that explains. So let me get this straight, youāre telling me that Darren Bullock who now cleans peopleās windows and gutters for a living wouldnāt be able to manage town and get us promoted back to the championship? I am. I'm so negative, aren't I.
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Post by kwami-hodouto on Jul 14, 2024 8:02:41 GMT 1
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Post by duncfost01 on Jul 14, 2024 8:18:50 GMT 1
West Brom want Sorba but wonāt pay the asking price of 1million.
Dont go in the shop then if you donāt have the money.
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Post by dbterrier32 on Jul 14, 2024 8:29:13 GMT 1
West Brom want Sorba but wonāt pay the asking price of 1million. Dont go in the shop then if you donāt have the money. I canāt believe teams are put off paying Ā£1M for Sorba. Surely that is a good deal. Yes, he can be a moody little fucker but he does offer a good amount of assists when he is playing well
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Post by hoggy1975 on Jul 14, 2024 8:37:54 GMT 1
West Brom want Sorba but wonāt pay the asking price of 1million. Dont go in the shop then if you donāt have the money. I canāt believe teams are put off paying Ā£1M for Sorba. Surely that is a good deal. Yes, he can be a moody little fucker but he does offer a good amount of assists when he is playing well Plus West Brom managed by Carlos, who Sorba played very well under.
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Post by Yuta be a terrier on Jul 14, 2024 8:40:50 GMT 1
I canāt believe teams are put off paying Ā£1M for Sorba. Surely that is a good deal. Yes, he can be a moody little fucker but he does offer a good amount of assists when he is playing well Plus West Brom managed by Carlos, who Sorba played very well under. Maybe Carlos will storm out in a big hissy fit if he doesnāt get the players he wantsā¦.
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Post by royrace on Jul 14, 2024 8:58:28 GMT 1
West Brom want Sorba but wonāt pay the asking price of 1million. Dont go in the shop then if you donāt have the money. Cheeky bastards, I hope we stand firm. Ā£1M is a bargain. Lots of add-ons I hope. Still sulking over the Ā£19M they paid for grant!?
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Post by Terrier Ramone on Jul 14, 2024 9:14:24 GMT 1
West Brom want Sorba but wonāt pay the asking price of 1million. Dont go in the shop then if you donāt have the money. If this is correct, this is one time we should tell the buying club to get stuffed. Ā£1m is more than a fair price for Sorba, if his attitude issues (whether just perceived or a reality) were'nt there he would go for a lot more but I guess WBA want him for nothing as they think we want rid. They'll be back if they do want him.
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Post by gowlinggoal on Jul 14, 2024 9:39:27 GMT 1
West Brom want Sorba but wonāt pay the asking price of 1million. Dont go in the shop then if you donāt have the money. I assume we're trying to get an auction going like Charlton did with May - with the hope that one or more of: Hull, Middlesboro, Sunderland, Preston, QPR, Millwall, Leeds and Cardiff will join in. Especially since the quoted price is within all of their price ranges (and he would fit with all their squads for different reasons).
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gowlinggoal
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Post by gowlinggoal on Jul 14, 2024 9:42:07 GMT 1
Plus West Brom managed by Carlos, who Sorba played very well under. Maybe Carlos will storm out in big hissy fit if he doesnāt get the players he wantsā¦. He's been interviewed for Leicester and Burnley this summer so appears to be looking for the exit.
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Post by gowlinggoal on Jul 14, 2024 9:45:51 GMT 1
Also, the bulk of that Fourth Division team were promoted to and played in the Second Division. So they must have been pretty good. More importantly, we had a brilliant manager that unfortunately, after 6 years of progress and real improvement, was sacked after a few dodgy results My memory is that we dropped into the bottom 3 as a result of a couple of postponements. Worst decision in my lifetime (and there's several to choose from - Stewart to Ipswich runs it close)
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Post by htafcokay on Jul 14, 2024 10:51:56 GMT 1
Plus West Brom managed by Carlos, who Sorba played very well under. Maybe Carlos will storm out in big hissy fit if he doesnāt get the players he wantsā¦. He's already tried to leave for a Spanish team, but the move was blocked.
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Post by Big Jim on Jul 14, 2024 12:19:35 GMT 1
Sorba posted on Insta this morning tagging himself in Paris. One can only assume the Nantes rumour is true. As much as it's a bittersweet ending to lose him, selling him on is the right thing to do. I can't help but feel he's worth more than Ā£1,000,000 though.
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Post by kwami-hodouto on Jul 14, 2024 12:24:12 GMT 1
Sorba posted on Insta this morning tagging himself in Paris. One can only assume the Nantes rumour is true. As much as it's a bittersweet ending to lose him, selling him on is the right thing to do. I can't help but feel he's worth more than Ā£1,000,000 though. If it frees up wages and adds money to our transfer budget, then I'm all for it. He probably isn't an ideal fit for Duff's system, and it looks like Evans and Kane should be decent on set pieces.
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Post by Wingman on Jul 14, 2024 12:28:46 GMT 1
Sorba posted on Insta this morning tagging himself in Paris. One can only assume the Nantes rumour is true. As much as it's a bittersweet ending to lose him, selling him on is the right thing to do. I can't help but feel he's worth more than Ā£1,000,000 though. Agree he should go for more as heās under contract too, but we are a League One team which has diminished his value. Itās a good time to part ways and continue the clean slate wiping. Stick a sell-on clause in and also some form of clause if they sell him back to an English club during his contract.
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Post by Lovechops on Jul 14, 2024 12:31:49 GMT 1
Sorba posted on Insta this morning tagging himself in Paris. One can only assume the Nantes rumour is true. As much as it's a bittersweet ending to lose him, selling him on is the right thing to do. I can't help but feel he's worth more than Ā£1,000,000 though. Nantes is 4hr from Paris could be just a few days away with family before Austria š¤·š»āāļø
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Post by wildhogg on Jul 14, 2024 12:41:29 GMT 1
I honestly don't think ST is going anywhere. Playing him yesterday wouldn't have made any sense whatsoever if negotiations with another club were at an advanced stage.
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Post by teesdaleterrier on Jul 14, 2024 12:51:59 GMT 1
Sorba posted on Insta this morning tagging himself in Paris. One can only assume the Nantes rumour is true. As much as it's a bittersweet ending to lose him, selling him on is the right thing to do. I can't help but feel he's worth more than Ā£1,000,000 though. You got a link pal? I can't see anything
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Post by terrier10 on Jul 14, 2024 12:59:47 GMT 1
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Post by rothwellterrier on Jul 14, 2024 13:22:41 GMT 1
Sorba posted on Insta this morning tagging himself in Paris. One can only assume the Nantes rumour is true. As much as it's a bittersweet ending to lose him, selling him on is the right thing to do. I can't help but feel he's worth more than Ā£1,000,000 though. Nantes is 4hr from Paris could be just a few days away with family before Austria š¤·š»āāļø It could also be a meeting of all parties involved. Paris being easier for Sorba to get to and also for the Nantes contingent.
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Post by King Neil on Jul 14, 2024 13:33:00 GMT 1
Maybe Carlos will storm out in big hissy fit if he doesnāt get the players he wantsā¦. He's already tried to leave for a Spanish team, but the move was blocked. Aye he's a toxic little C##T
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Post by iangreaves on Jul 14, 2024 14:47:27 GMT 1
What's the score with Brodie Spencer? No sign of him yesterday and no suggestion of an injury as far as I am aware.
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Post by rooster on Jul 14, 2024 15:17:21 GMT 1
That looks like Disneyland Paris, I recognise the walk from the hotels to the park!
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Post by londoncowling on Jul 14, 2024 15:34:33 GMT 1
That looks like Disneyland Paris, I recognise the walk from the hotels to the park! was thinking this latest transfer rumour was a bit Mickey Mouse
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Post by Wingman on Jul 14, 2024 15:35:02 GMT 1
Birmingham laying out Ā£1.3m on a fullback from Hearts. Certainly going for it with their unproven new manager. That in itself doesnāt fuss me as throwing cash about guarantees nothing. What does worry me is the fact some clubs in League One might just rollover at the sight of them and try take points off ālesserā clubs. Thatās the only way I see Birmingham winning anything.
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Post by londoncowling on Jul 14, 2024 15:46:51 GMT 1
Birmingham laying out Ā£1.3m on a fullback from Hearts. Certainly going for it with their unproven new manager. That in itself doesnāt fuss me as throwing cash about guarantees nothing. What does worry me is the fact some clubs in League One might just rollover at the sight of them and try take points off ālesserā clubs. Thatās the only way I see Birmingham winning anything. this latest Blues manager is already under pressure the weight of these pricey recruits aligned with the clubs lofty expectations could well see him off before we light any fireworks
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Post by portugalterrier on Jul 14, 2024 15:57:45 GMT 1
Surprising to read that Rudoni had been talking to Coventry since the summer of the 2022/23 season, and throughout the 2023/24 season , as per an interview in Coventry Live( think thatās right).
Edit. Coventry Telegraph interview with Rudoni
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Post by Big Jim on Jul 14, 2024 16:26:52 GMT 1
Sorba posted on Insta this morning tagging himself in Paris. One can only assume the Nantes rumour is true. As much as it's a bittersweet ending to lose him, selling him on is the right thing to do. I can't help but feel he's worth more than Ā£1,000,000 though. Nantes is 4hr from Paris could be just a few days away with family before Austria š¤·š»āāļø I've seen a couple of people say he could be having a weekend away. A weekend away mid-preseason after they've all just had 4 weeks off at the end of the season. If that's true then we might as well down tools now and get Neil back in to take em all to the pub as well.
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