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Post by htafcokay on Aug 2, 2024 15:09:26 GMT 1
Make yourself known next time and you can say everything you say on here to my face. Your hypocrisy is hilarious though, I'll give you that. *And don't let the truth get in the way of a good yarn. I walked down at the end of the Swansea game and told the players exactly what I thought of them alongside about 20 other people. I haven't run anywhere since I was about 14. It would be an absolute pleasure. See you tonight?
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Post by htfcfcfc on Aug 2, 2024 15:11:15 GMT 1
It amazes me that despite the success and resale we’ve had in investing in young talented strikers (Rhodes, Grant etc) and then having the right ideas but not stumping up the cash for those 2 strikers Luton signed that we’ve not made this a policy to invest in this position.
Look at Brentford. They sell Watkins. They buy Toney. He’s not cheap but they have the cash and wages will be lower.
Even in our history. Sell Booth. Buy Stewart.
Sell Stead. Buy Abbott.
We’ve just retracted into a club unwilling to invest in the 2 most important positions on the pitch.
Goalscorer Ball playing Midfielder
Hopefully times are changing
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Post by Big Ern on Aug 2, 2024 15:11:46 GMT 1
It would be an absolute pleasure. See you tonight? Alas, I'm not in town tonight but will be for the first home game of the season.
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Post by htafcokay on Aug 2, 2024 15:12:42 GMT 1
Alas, I'm not in town tonight but will be for the first home game of the season. As will I.
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Post by htafcokay on Aug 2, 2024 15:13:26 GMT 1
It amazes me that despite the success and resale we’ve had in investing in young talented strikers (Rhodes, Grant etc) and then having the right ideas but not stumping up the cash for those 2 strikers Luton signed that we’ve not made this a policy to invest in this position. Look at Brentford. They sell Watkins. They buy Toney. He’s not cheap but they have the cash and wages will be lower. Even in our history. Sell Booth. Buy Stewart. Sell Stead. Buy Abbott. We’ve just retracted into a club unwilling to invest in the 2 most important positions on the pitch. Goalscorer Ball playing Midfielder Hopefully times are changing Also, sell Rhodes and loan Vaughan and Beckford.
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Post by Next Manager coming soon on Aug 2, 2024 15:14:26 GMT 1
My dad is harder than your dad.
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Post by Yuta be a terrier on Aug 2, 2024 15:19:43 GMT 1
My dad is harder than your dad. Can he play up front?
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Post by htafc1045 on Aug 2, 2024 15:22:02 GMT 1
Please stop trying to put words in people’s mouth. People complained when his contract was extended, even Warnock can make mistakes you know. I'm just relaying what was said to me at the time. Fair enough
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on Aug 2, 2024 15:23:53 GMT 1
My dad is harder than your dad. My dad says send your Dad down Leeds Road playing fields at 4pm and we'll find out
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Post by TTCMatt on Aug 2, 2024 15:25:51 GMT 1
I don't know the exact figure for Taylor but if it's 2m, it's a risk, but it's also one that could pay off massively in time. I think people should just be thankful that our attempts to sign Mipo for 1.5m didn't materialise and we ended up with just a loan... are we still in for him then? As far as I know, but I've not had an update for a day or two.
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Post by TomTheTerrier on Aug 2, 2024 15:27:37 GMT 1
Who has said we have tried to get rid of him ? Ward has been told he can find a new club Do we know this officially? Would seem very odd given he’s our 2nd choice striker and has been playing all pre-season…
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Post by htafcdan on Aug 2, 2024 15:28:16 GMT 1
are we still in for him then? As far as I know, but I've not had an update for a day or two. thanks mate
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Post by 2ellandback on Aug 2, 2024 15:31:34 GMT 1
Apologies I missed the club statement saying he could leave. It’s a shame as still think he has something to offer this season. With all your connections, Castlehillterrier, I thought you'd have been privy to such information. When he was banned I thought it was mentioned that he wasn’t allowed to register under another username.
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Post by Next Manager coming soon on Aug 2, 2024 15:33:28 GMT 1
My dad is harder than your dad. My dad says send your Dad down Leeds Road playing fields at 4pm and we'll find out Hes at work til 5. Have to be 5/30
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on Aug 2, 2024 15:35:58 GMT 1
My dad says send your Dad down Leeds Road playing fields at 4pm and we'll find out Hes at work til 5. Have to be 5/30 Sorted. Car park in front of the blow up bowling thing half 5. Winner gets to watch Town v Sheff Utd, loser is going home in a Yorkshire ambulance
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Post by mosher on Aug 2, 2024 15:36:00 GMT 1
Yep we really don’t. There’s a reason other clubs beat us to their/our desired striker targets. Is Taylor soon to be another? I wonder whether we could’ve gotten his services for ~2m? But thought no.. let’s not, let’s try for an unproven loan - BCadamarteri/Ballard. Shifted the option of a striker who was top scorer for 2 teams last season, to Ballard - played 10 games last season and was out with a bad injury for months. Other than Birmingham/May, whoch other clubs have beat us to our targets? None, but that doesn't stop the damp sheets.
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Post by Captainslapper on Aug 2, 2024 15:37:08 GMT 1
My dads too old to be fighting, but I could swing him about and hit people with him like hes a club if thats allowed.
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Post by mosher on Aug 2, 2024 15:37:30 GMT 1
Ward double figures ? - no chance one of the worst finishers I've ever seen add to that he isnt a natural striker so doesnt sniff out those extra goal as he is never in the right position. This is unfair on Danny, some of his finishes for us have been excellent, his biggest and main issue is keeping fit if he manages to keep fit he will be good in L1. He currently looks in good shape so fingers crossed he can stay that way. I think you mean his biggest issue is pretending to be injured.
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Post by Captainslapper on Aug 2, 2024 15:38:20 GMT 1
Other than Birmingham/May, whoch other clubs have beat us to our targets? None, but that doesn't stop the damp sheets. We probably beat other clubs to the signings weve made. Does that count in the theory other clubs always get our targets?
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Post by Uddersfield on Aug 2, 2024 15:38:45 GMT 1
are we still in for him then? As far as I know, but I've not had an update for a day or two. I'd imagine the £2m would be in instalments or depending on how well he does i.e. money for over 10 goals, apps etc. Worth every penny though. Bagsman.
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Post by mosher on Aug 2, 2024 15:44:29 GMT 1
And hardly anyone complained. Which is always conveniently forgotten. I think plenty complained. I think I was too shocked to complain, but I also thought we'd be keeping Colin longer so Ward's injury problems would disappear again.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2024 15:45:21 GMT 1
This is unfair on Danny, some of his finishes for us have been excellent, his biggest and main issue is keeping fit if he manages to keep fit he will be good in L1. He currently looks in good shape so fingers crossed he can stay that way. I think you mean his biggest issue is pretending to be injured. Do people really believe that Danny Ward was pretending to be injured, it amazes me how some people believe everything that someone writes / says. He is a professional footballer with a professional medical team looking after him, unfortunately he has had some niggly injuries last 12-18months I believe the main one was an Achilles injury I am sure he even played some games when advised not to try and help the team. Too much unfair stick for Mr Ward I think on here, he is a HTAFC player and should be backed, watch him score a couple tonight now !! Or maybe go off injured 🫣
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Post by mosher on Aug 2, 2024 15:47:38 GMT 1
Apologies I missed the club statement saying he could leave. It’s a shame as still think he has something to offer this season. With all your connections, Castlehillterrier, I thought you'd have been privy to such information. The privy is where cht's predictions belong
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Post by htafcokay on Aug 2, 2024 15:48:11 GMT 1
I think plenty complained. I think I was too shocked to complain, but I also thought we'd be keeping Colin longer so Ward's injury problems would disappear again. I wasn't shocked in the slightest, sadly. Easy option for the club. I disagreed with Warnock renewing all three of them and still do.
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Post by htafcdan on Aug 2, 2024 15:49:14 GMT 1
would be funny to see the drastically different view that people have on next season if we sign taylor
i’m sure the majority of wingebags would quickly hail cartwright as the messiah
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on Aug 2, 2024 15:50:35 GMT 1
would be funny to see the drastically different view that people have on next season if we sign taylor i’m sure the majority of wingebags would quickly hail cartwright as the messiah I don't think he's anywhere near as good as some are thinking
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Post by mosher on Aug 2, 2024 15:54:11 GMT 1
I think I was too shocked to complain, but I also thought we'd be keeping Colin longer so Ward's injury problems would disappear again. I wasn't shocked in the slightest, sadly. Easy option for the club. I disagreed with Warnock renewing all three of them and still do. But as you and I have found out, if you mention that you're Warnock-bashing. Whereas King Colin is the LAST manager I'd be bashing being as he's my favourite manager, was my first manager as a full-time attendee, got us to Wembley in successive seasons after a hell of a long time without a visit, brought us some exciting football (not his first season, but that second season was exhilarating), and then to top it all off saved us from relegation. Can't have nuance on t'interweb
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2024 16:07:59 GMT 1
I wasn't shocked in the slightest, sadly. Easy option for the club. I disagreed with Warnock renewing all three of them and still do. But as you and I have found out, if you mention that you're Warnock-bashing. Whereas King Colin is the LAST manager I'd be bashing being as he's my favourite manager, was my first manager as a full-time attendee, got us to Wembley in successive seasons after a hell of a long time without a visit, brought us some exciting football (not his first season, but that second season was exhilarating), and then to top it all off saved us from relegation. Can't have nuance on t'interweb I didn’t think we should have re signed these 3 on at the time and for the championship, ironically it could be all 3 play a big part in this season and the level is probably more suited to them all.
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Post by htafcdan on Aug 2, 2024 16:08:22 GMT 1
would be funny to see the drastically different view that people have on next season if we sign taylor i’m sure the majority of wingebags would quickly hail cartwright as the messiah I don't think he's anywhere near as good as some are thinking i think he’d be our second best striker after healey
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Post by workshyfop on Aug 2, 2024 16:08:58 GMT 1
My dads too old to be fighting, but I could swing him about and hit people with him like hes a club if thats allowed. My sister Imane is harder than your sister!
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