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Post by westislandterrier on Sept 10, 2024 13:14:18 GMT 1
Great poetry there runner76 ! - The Rabbie Burns of Huddersfield and Yorkshire ! đ I can drink the whisky, not sure about the rhymes.....!!  )) Aye - itâs good stuff runner (well on a Saturday anyway)... đ Not so on a Sunday âčïž (Well unless itâs a Hair oâ The Doggy) - If you like Scottish Malt Whisky, ma bit (The Whisky Isle) is a pure paradise for it... Ten internationally renowned whiskyâs đ„ (Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Kilchoman, Ardnahoe, Coal ila, Bowmore, Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Laphroaig and Port Ellen) soon to be FOURTEEN Distilleries with the up and coming buildings at Portintruan, Laggan Bay, Gartbreck and Kilcherian (Ili) đ„ to come... Got some driving this afternoon but I think Iâll try a firey malt tonight to toast the arrival of Freddie and hope it inspires him to be a firey striker for Town ! đ |
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Post by Henry Mcgee on Sept 10, 2024 13:15:13 GMT 1
Decent scoring record in all of his last 6 seasons (5 in League 1, 1 in Champ). Only blemish was last season's January loan to a struggling Charlton team where his record was very poor.
His assists are pretty much non-existent throughout his career.
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Post by Werlinger on Sept 10, 2024 13:15:54 GMT 1
Buck stops with Kev ole oleeeeeeee
Buck stops with Kev ole oleeeeeeee
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Post by ldotm on Sept 10, 2024 13:17:12 GMT 1
I like that he couldâve sat on (what I assume) to be a better wage at Ipswich, but wanted to terminate it to get game time instead. Suggests heâs hungry to play than earn a wage.
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Post by Henry Mcgee on Sept 10, 2024 13:24:41 GMT 1
So basically he has a similar goal scoring record as Alfie May. Fit. And been promoted from L1 three times. Thats good enough for me. Say what? Quick google shows Freddie with 0.53 goals per 90 minutes (pretty decent) and Alfie May with 1.08 goals per 90 minutes (very decent). That's from Footystats, no idea if it's accurate or not but why publish if not. Don't get me wrong I'm delighted we've signed him and am as sick of all the negative shit that's getting posted on here (2 years, do we not learn anything?, probably be injured by 1st October etc etc is tedious to say the least) lately as you probably are but there doesn't seem much of a comparison between the 2 to be fair. The 1.08 goals per 90 mins for May is for this season only (4 games). His previous League 1 records are between 0.53 and 0.6 - so not much better than Ladapo's. footystats.org/players/england/alfie-may |
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Sept 10, 2024 13:34:53 GMT 1
Physical presence up front.
At last.
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Post by crux on Sept 10, 2024 13:47:54 GMT 1
Were we the only club trying to sign him? Just seems strange that he ended up as a free agent and not signed on with anyone prior to the transfer deadline!!! I hope Iâm not the killjoy. I'm guessing his contract, which would now be a Premier League contract, was prohibitively high for him to be signed before he was released. |
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Post by FloridaTerrier on Sept 10, 2024 13:55:01 GMT 1
We could be pleasantly surprised with this signing.
Seems physical enough, I like the goals he scores when he receives the ball on the half turn with his back to goal. A good option.
Of course the highlight reels don't show misses or misplaced passes or touches. But, he manages to bring something different to us, and can score goals, keep himself fit, and put in performances.
Much has been said about May & Taylor. But, if Ladapo gets 15+.We'd all be delighted.
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Post by Convictatthemac on Sept 10, 2024 14:01:19 GMT 1
Were we the only club trying to sign him? Just seems strange that he ended up as a free agent and not signed on with anyone prior to the transfer deadline!!! I hope Iâm not the killjoy. I'm guessing his contract, which would now be a Premier League contract, was prohibitively high for him to be signed before he was released. Reminded me of when we went up, we were happy to release some for free or very deep discounts because the reality was they werenât going to be used. |
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Sept 10, 2024 14:02:43 GMT 1
Iâm guessing Iâve seen Ladapo play live for some club or other over the years but canât honestly remember. However, I do remember seeing him score plenty of goals for either Rotherham or Ipswich on goals-roundup programmes and thinking he looks to be a decent finisher and someone Iâd like to see at Town.
Weâre a League One side, thatâs the reality. We found ourselves having to rely on an 18 year old loan striker for any goals due to the various circumstances concerning the other âstrikersâ. I donât think we can expect any better than we have with Ladapo at this time. I suspect heâll do OK.
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Post by katiemterrier27 on Sept 10, 2024 14:05:56 GMT 1
Anyway back in the real world in 2024 Charlton Athletic F.C. 14 Apps 1 ye 1 goal, EFL League One 0.13 goals per 90 mins. Same old Town, talk the talk but that's all it is talk.
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Post by terriersyndrome on Sept 10, 2024 14:18:51 GMT 1
Anyway back in the real world in 2024 Charlton Athletic F.C. 14 Apps 1 ye 1 goal, EFL League One 0.13 goals per 90 mins. Same old Town, talk the talk but that's all it is talk. Minutes wise it was the equivalent to about 8 games at Charlton. He also scored 4 for Ipswich last season to go with the 21 he scored for them the season before. |
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Post by katiemterrier27 on Sept 10, 2024 14:19:15 GMT 1
So basically he has a similar goal scoring record as Alfie May. Fit. And been promoted from L1 three times. Thats good enough for me. EFL League One 0.13 goals per 90 mins v 1.08 per 90 mins, ye about the same. |
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Post by brighousebandbred on Sept 10, 2024 14:24:07 GMT 1
Say what? Quick google shows Freddie with 0.53 goals per 90 minutes (pretty decent) and Alfie May with 1.08 goals per 90 minutes (very decent). That's from Footystats, no idea if it's accurate or not but why publish if not. Don't get me wrong I'm delighted we've signed him and am as sick of all the negative shit that's getting posted on here (2 years, do we not learn anything?, probably be injured by 1st October etc etc is tedious to say the least) lately as you probably are but there doesn't seem much of a comparison between the 2 to be fair. The 1.08 goals per 90 mins for May is for this season only (4 games). His previous League 1 records are between 0.53 and 0.6 - so not much better than Ladapo's. footystats.org/players/england/alfie-mayđ |
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Post by Henry Mcgee on Sept 10, 2024 14:27:37 GMT 1
So basically he has a similar goal scoring record as Alfie May. Fit. And been promoted from L1 three times. Thats good enough for me. EFL League One 0.13 goals per 90 mins v 1.08 per 90 mins, ye about the same. You've managed to quote the only half season of football in League 1 and the Championship where his goalscoring record was poor - admittedly it was his most recent half season. |
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Post by terriersyndrome on Sept 10, 2024 14:30:20 GMT 1
So basically he has a similar goal scoring record as Alfie May. Fit. And been promoted from L1 three times. Thats good enough for me. EFL League One 0.13 goals per 90 mins v 1.08 per 90 mins, ye about the same. Alfie May has averaged a goal every 181 minutes in league one. Ladapo has averaged a goal every 187 minutes in league one. So yeah, about the same. |
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Post by katiemterrier27 on Sept 10, 2024 14:32:18 GMT 1
So basically he has a similar goal scoring record as Alfie May. Fit. And been promoted from L1 three times. Thats good enough for me. Say what? Quick google shows Freddie with 0.53 goals per 90 minutes (pretty decent) and Alfie May with 1.08 goals per 90 minutes (very decent). That's from Footystats, no idea if it's accurate or not but why publish if not. Don't get me wrong I'm delighted we've signed him and am as sick of all the negative shit that's getting posted on here (2 years, do we not learn anything?, probably be injured by 1st October etc etc is tedious to say the least) lately as you probably are but there doesn't seem much of a comparison between the 2 to be fair. Negativity is one thing reality another, the stats don't lie as they say. I hope I am wrong and everyone else is right, I really would like to see him score a load. |
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Post by Terriersmad on Sept 10, 2024 14:32:30 GMT 1
So basically he has a similar goal scoring record as Alfie May. Fit. And been promoted from L1 three times. Thats good enough for me. EFL League One 0.13 goals per 90 mins v 1.08 per 90 mins, ye about the same. Very selective use of statistics to needlessly stick the boot in to Town. Alfie May (31): 13,903 minutes in League One, 77 goals. A goal every 180.5 minutes. Freddie Ladapo (31): 12,898 minutes in League One, 67 goals. A goal every 192.5 minutes. Take any player on a short run of games and it'll give a misleading impression. |
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Post by mosher on Sept 10, 2024 14:41:36 GMT 1
So basically he has a similar goal scoring record as Alfie May. Fit. And been promoted from L1 three times. Thats good enough for me. But he was a free agent so must be shit  |
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Post by runner76 on Sept 10, 2024 14:48:24 GMT 1
Anyway back in the real world in 2024 Charlton Athletic F.C. 14 Apps 1 ye 1 goal, EFL League One 0.13 goals per 90 mins. Same old Town, talk the talk but that's all it is talk. Hold on, we come on DATM to get away from the real world, donât spoil itâŠ.. |
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Post by katiemterrier27 on Sept 10, 2024 14:57:17 GMT 1
EFL League One 0.13 goals per 90 mins v 1.08 per 90 mins, ye about the same. Very selective use of statistics to needlessly stick the boot in to Town. Alfie May (31): 13,903 minutes in League One, 77 goals. A goal every 180.5 minutes. Freddie Ladapo (31): 12,898 minutes in League One, 67 goals. A goal every 192.5 minutes. Take any player on a short run of games and it'll give a misleading impression. Fact is even if your selective facts are right both don't have a great goal scoring record, but facts aside it's the here and now that matters . Every time we sign a striker some go on like we signed Messi or the legend Marcus Stewart. Give it a few weeks if he hasn't scored they will be singing a different tune. I would be very happy if I am proven wrong then you're all welcome to stick the boot into me, metaphorically of course. |
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Post by waggers on Sept 10, 2024 15:03:11 GMT 1
Match fit and playing consistently he seems a decent League 1 striker. Granted he wasn't close to first choice but with the current circumstances it's a decent signing.
The last time he was in League 1 playing consistently for a decent side he had a better than 1 in 3 goalscoring record.
I'd take that over Ward, and gives more options with two injury prone strikers.
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Post by mosher on Sept 10, 2024 15:06:17 GMT 1
Very selective use of statistics to needlessly stick the boot in to Town. Alfie May (31): 13,903 minutes in League One, 77 goals. A goal every 180.5 minutes. Freddie Ladapo (31): 12,898 minutes in League One, 67 goals. A goal every 192.5 minutes. Take any player on a short run of games and it'll give a misleading impression. Fact is even if your selective facts are right both don't have a great goal scoring record, but facts aside it's the here and now that matters . Every time we sign a striker some go on like we signed Messi or the legend Marcus Stewart. Give it a few weeks if he hasn't scored they will be singing a different tune. I would be very happy if I am proven wrong then you're all welcome to stick the boot into me, metaphorically of course. Katie, someone asked who your avatar is and now it's bugging me too. For some reason I'm thinking a sci-fi show like Stargate? |
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Post by Sparrow on Sept 10, 2024 15:07:40 GMT 1
Decent signing on paper.
Hope that he can hit the ground running and score good few goals
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Post by terriersyndrome on Sept 10, 2024 15:11:46 GMT 1
Fact is even if your selective facts are right both don't have a great goal scoring record, but facts aside it's the here and now that matters . Every time we sign a striker some go on like we signed Messi or the legend Marcus Stewart. Give it a few weeks if he hasn't scored they will be singing a different tune. I would be very happy if I am proven wrong then you're all welcome to stick the boot into me, metaphorically of course. Katie, someone asked who your avatar is and now it's bugging me too. For some reason I'm thinking a sci-fi show like Stargate? Could be wrong but it looks like Audrey off twin peaks to me? |
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Post by fredcarno1 on Sept 10, 2024 15:11:54 GMT 1
This all feels a bit like when folk where insisting that 30 plus Jordan Rhodes âstill had itâ and would easy get 15 a season given the service or Healey whoâll be absolutely unbelievable if he stays fit.
Another 30 plus journeyman who were left hoping can rekindle form of seasons gone by. Time will tell but it all feels test again a bit of a last minute panic dressed up by Cartwright as an carefully thought out move.
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Post by trevuptop on Sept 10, 2024 15:15:08 GMT 1
Very selective use of statistics to needlessly stick the boot in to Town. Alfie May (31): 13,903 minutes in League One, 77 goals. A goal every 180.5 minutes. Freddie Ladapo (31): 12,898 minutes in League One, 67 goals. A goal every 192.5 minutes. Take any player on a short run of games and it'll give a misleading impression. Fact is even if your selective facts are right both don't have a great goal scoring record, but facts aside it's the here and now that matters . Every time we sign a striker some go on like we signed Messi or the legend Marcus Stewart. Give it a few weeks if he hasn't scored they will be singing a different tune. I would be very happy if I am proven wrong then you're all welcome to stick the boot into me, metaphorically of course. If a goal almost every other game isn't a good record I'd love to hear who'd you'd have liked us to sign Katie |
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Post by Terriersmad on Sept 10, 2024 15:24:52 GMT 1
Very selective use of statistics to needlessly stick the boot in to Town. Alfie May (31): 13,903 minutes in League One, 77 goals. A goal every 180.5 minutes. Freddie Ladapo (31): 12,898 minutes in League One, 67 goals. A goal every 192.5 minutes. Take any player on a short run of games and it'll give a misleading impression. Fact is even if your selective facts are right both don't have a great goal scoring record, but facts aside it's the here and now that matters . Every time we sign a striker some go on like we signed Messi or the legend Marcus Stewart. Give it a few weeks if he hasn't scored they will be singing a different tune. I would be very happy if I am proven wrong then you're all welcome to stick the boot into me, metaphorically of course. My statistic isn't selective. It's every game each player has ever played at this level. The literal opposite of selective. Both are the definition of proven goalscorers at this level, over a significant period of time. In any career, players go through hot and cold spells of form, so taking a tiny snapshot can't be regarded as representative, as I'll demonstrate. It's interesting that May also lost form last season, at around the same time Ladapo was struggling to find goals. He didn't suffer as much, but, penalties aside, he only scored 6 times after 9th December. That included a run of one goal in 13 between 16th December and 24th February: directly comparable with Ladapo's one in 14 at the same club at the same time. Perhaps the issue wasn't the players in front of goal, but those providing them with opportunities? It's strange how May has gone from not scoring to getting a goal a game in very short order - perhaps he's suddenly been given chances by a team set up to make better use of his own attributes? We had May - same age, similar goalscoring record - lined up for ÂŁ750,000 and fans were salivating. We sign Ladapo - with his proven record of being a part of successful sides at this level - for nothing and it's as though it's the second coming of Craig Whitington or Fola Onibuje for some. We're short up front, as the club has acknowledged. Between windows, we're restricted to free agents. A look at the free agent list, and it's slim pickings; some decent players, but many of those won't drop to League One even if it means the end of their careers. Ladapo wasn't available two weeks ago; he became available, and we've signed him. I can virtually guarantee that had he gone to, say, Bolton, half the Town fans moaning about us signing him would be moaning about us being caught cold in the market and him going elsewhere. Some of the hyperbole has been ridicolous. I've seen Ladapo compared to Hudlin for instance. Hudlin is never likely to make it at League One level. If he scores 5 goals at this level in his career I'll be surprised; I'll be surprised if he plays 15 games at this level, never mind scores goals. But Ladapo has fired sides to promotion in this division three times. He may well have deficiencies in his all-round game. He may be someone who doesn't contribute much outside putting the finishing touches to the work of others. I don't think he'll hold the ball up and act as a big foil for another player. He'll be there to get half a yard in the danger area and score a goal - that thing we've struggled to do when we've created chances. It's clear from the players we've gone for that we've been looking for a fox in the box who may not bring much to all-round play - and I have my own view on that - and Ladapo does fit that bill, as do May and Taylor. He may not score the goals we expect. He might prove to be a busted flush. That's football. I'm not going to dance around telling people 'I told you so' either way. But give the lad a chance and please don't use very narrow, very selective statistics. As the old saying goes, form is temporary. |
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Post by benhomly on Sept 10, 2024 15:27:54 GMT 1
Say what? Quick google shows Freddie with 0.53 goals per 90 minutes (pretty decent) and Alfie May with 1.08 goals per 90 minutes (very decent). That's from Footystats, no idea if it's accurate or not but why publish if not. Don't get me wrong I'm delighted we've signed him and am as sick of all the negative shit that's getting posted on here (2 years, do we not learn anything?, probably be injured by 1st October etc etc is tedious to say the least) lately as you probably are but there doesn't seem much of a comparison between the 2 to be fair. The 1.08 goals per 90 mins for May is for this season only (4 games). His previous League 1 records are between 0.53 and 0.6 - so not much better than Ladapo's. footystats.org/players/england/alfie-mayExcellent, good signing then |
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Post by Convictatthemac on Sept 10, 2024 15:31:10 GMT 1
This all feels a bit like when folk where insisting that 30 plus Jordan Rhodes âstill had itâ and would easy get 15 a season given the service or Healey whoâll be absolutely unbelievable if he stays fit. Another 30 plus journeyman who were left hoping can rekindle form of seasons gone by. Time will tell but it all feels test again a bit of a last minute panic dressed up by Cartwright as a carefully thought out move. Yeah Iâm not having it that this was all part of Cartwrightâs plan. We were the best team in for him and we were desperate to have a striker who can hit the back of the net at this level. We were desperate because we fucked the window up in this position. What I will give Cartwright credit for, not doubling down on the we donât need another striker because the oneâs weâve got are fine and seeing us play with midfielders up front. He got out there and got a player who has a winning mentality and who hits the back of the net at this level. |
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