No idea. Surströmming is the next level Swedish stuff but I imagine the Danes have beef with them.Does he actually live there? Hedman used to.
Bamford said it in his Sheffield United interview.Out of interest where was it said that an offer to bamford was made?
It is difficult. As why would a young player like SRS - who realistically wants consistent game time - come here when their minutes are likely going to be extremely limited?
In an ideal world it would be great to have that kind of succession pipeline in place but at our level it's unrealistic.
See, I don’t think it is unrealistic. As you’ve touched on, he could cover a couple of different positions; even if he jumped ahead of Allen in the pecking order that would have given him meaningful minutes so far this season. There’s also been subsequent chat about Torp’s fitness levels, so there’s an opening as well. It’s an investment that they are good enough to make the step up in time. Personally I’d be preferring someone of that tack to Jamie Allen (and, arguably, Eccles too).
The more likely outcome is that Grimes stays fit through the season and keeps doing what he’s doing. We don’t need to spend money on a backup now who likely won’t be a viable option in the PL next season.
You could take that 'interview' two ways. Either he was offered something before starting training or something was hinted at but didn't materialise. I suspect the latter.Bamford said it in his Sheffield United interview.
We have multiple players already who can cover for GrimesThat is a very odd logic.
Would you say the sane thing if we only had one striker ? I doubt it.
That is a very odd logic.
Would you say the sane thing if we only had one striker ? I doubt it.
Can't beat a roll mop!I imagine Torp just eats herring straight out of the tin in Leek Wootton. Just get that impression.
Josh Eccles and Jamie Allen.Ok.
Who ?
Yuck!Can't beat a roll mop!
what positions do we need thenJosh Eccles and Jamie Allen.
Allen can cover for Grimes? Really?Josh Eccles and Jamie Allen.
Josh Eccles and Jamie Allen.
He hasn’t told him to fuck off and die yet so I think he’s just playing hard to get.
Who?We have multiple players already who can cover for Grimes
He's legit one of the best midfielders in the division, the highest scoring midfielder, playing for the best team i've seen since we were relegated about 25 years ago. I think you need to cheer up a bit, you get a bee in your bonnet about certain players.Im literally just quoting stats. If reality has it in for him that’s a different matter.
What’s the relevance of a player not playing 90? In an era of 5 subs, half your outfielders get subbed…Im literally just quoting stats. If reality has it in for him that’s a different matter.
What’s the relevance of a player not playing 90? In an era of 5 subs, half your outfielders get subbed…
For context, here’s what our other midfielders/forwards have played in :
Sakamoto - 6/14
EMC - 3/13
BTA - 8/16
Haji - 3/14
Grimes - 15/16
Rudoni - 6/6 (WBA sub excluded)
It’s pretty clear that Rudoni and Grimes are the outliers here, they’re the only midfielders/forwards who are more or less guaranteed to play the full 90.
Grimes is cultured in his play and aware of his surroundings he manages to keep injury free! Can see him playing until 37/38. Barry Bannen is the same sort of player for wednesdayGrimes is not a player that comes along very often, he is a very special player. So to replace him i don't think that's realistic. What is, would be is a top quality midfielder that can give you something different but be as effective. And as much as i like both Allen and Eccles we need to improve that area in better quality depth on the pitch. Both are outstanding pros and top characters to have in a squad, but our aim is to get to a place where both would not be included in many squads
If you want to go there, it’s Rudoni who’s missed 10 games… Torp has missed 1.The relevance is that we were talking about whether he plays all the time or whether someone who came in would get minutes. Comparing to wingers and strikers then saying his fellow CMs are “outliers” is just silly.
If you want to go there, it’s Rudoni who’s missed 10 games… Torp has missed 1.
Grimes has barely missed a game since 2017 and is probably one of the most durable outfielders in the EFL for the period. I gave you the comparison to Eccles back in 23/24 and you didn’t acknowledge it because it’s inconvenient.
This is a strange hill to die on. Just praise Torp for his improved durability then come out of the woodworks when he gets injured if you’re so sure of it.
you do realise you are allowed to say positive things though don’t you?Eccles also has well known injury issues. This “you’re never allowed to say anything that’s not 100% positive all the time regardless of the truth” crap gets really dull.
Equally, making up a random stat to beat a player with is stupid and dull. If a player is playing every game, does it really matter if they play 90 minutes or not?Eccles also has well known injury issues. This “you’re never allowed to say anything that’s not 100% positive all the time regardless of the truth” crap gets really dull.
You also have well known issues in accepting you are often wrongEccles also has well known injury issues. This “you’re never allowed to say anything that’s not 100% positive all the time regardless of the truth” crap gets really dull.
Given we’re ten points clear of third, we don’t really ‘need’ much. We shouldn’t be spending money on players who wouldn’t cut it in the PL next season, and we shouldn’t be aching to disrupt what appears to be the strongest first XI in the division either. Given that the squad is likely about to undergo a major overhaul I would be prioritising short-term deals and loans if we just want depth, save the big money signings for the areas where we don’t have any backup at all.what positions do we need then
Equally, making up a random stat to beat a player with is stupid and dull. If a player is playing every game, does it really matter if they play 90 minutes or not?
Eccles has had a couple of injuries last season and still managed 39 appearances, 44 in 23/24 and 34 in 22/23. He doesn’t have “well known issues”.
If you’re expecting every player to be like Grimes, you’ll be disappointed.
Allen can cover for Grimes? Really?
Allen played that role in January before Grimes was signed. Eccles has the ability to play there imo. That’s not the same as saying they’re as good as Grimes btw.Are you new to football ?
They are both good players but neither are CDM’s in the Grimes mould.
Correct. Then we brought in Grimes who is a player who’s missed a handful of games since we were in L2. That changes things significantly. In preseason I said Torp could be important for us because his underlying numbers last season were impressive. He’s surpassed everyone’s expectations and is one of the best performing midfielders in the league. When the facts change, opinions should follow.Not sure how I’ve made up a stat that’s available on the internet for you to verify. I literally said Torp has availability issues, as does Rudi as does Eccles hence us recently playing BTA and Allen in midfield. I swear sometimes on this site people just say shit. We’ve been talking about lack of depth in CM for months but today you’ve decided it’s all invented to annoy you. I’m done.
I’m not next am I?Clacton Sky Blue in fine form as per.
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