Ex Player Watch (11 Viewers)

[Cov kid 55]

Jordan Ponticelli came on as a late sub for Kings Lynn Town in their 1-0 win at Banbury last night.

 

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[Hertsccfc]

Just come back from India and see that Aidy Boothroyd is a manager over there at Jamshedpur.

Thought he’d have done better for us, no idea why it all went wrong. (There’s no ex. Manager thread so I’ll stick it here).

You like him because he liked playing tall players?

 

[SBT]

He’s hardly played for them across all competitions - strange move at his age because he’s never going to become a regular player for them.

Can’t be THAT bad being part of a Serie A-winning squad, surely? Presumably on a decent wedge too.

 

[Frostie]

Can’t be THAT bad being part of a Serie A-winning squad, surely? Presumably on a decent wedge too.

He’s hardly played for them across all competitions - strange move at his age because he’s never going to become a regular player for them.

Luckily for him you only need 5 Serie A appearances to qualify for a winners medal. Surely he can manage 1 more before the season finishes given that they've basically wrapped up the title already??

 

[TomRad85]

Jordan Thompson joins my soon to be local non league side, Cheshunt.

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[Terry_dactyl]

Jordan Thompson joins my soon to be local non league side, Cheshunt.

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Blimey. I thought he looked half decent the occasion I saw him.

 

[fernandopartridge]

Blimey. I thought he looked half decent the occasion I saw him.

Suppose that's the thing with semi and professional football, it is fairly tight margins. The elite footballers really are elite

 

[Terry_dactyl]

Suppose that's the thing with semi and professional football, it is fairly tight margins. The elite footballers really are elite

It’s finite differences isn’t it? Is it mostly about consistency dyou think?
It does make you think just how good the very top players must be.

 

[fernandopartridge]

It’s finite differences isn’t it? Is it mostly about consistency dyou think?
It does make you think just how good the very top players must be.

I'm reading a book by Paul McVeigh (ex Spurs, Norwich) who reckons mentality and personal responsibility are a big part

 

[lordy_87]

It’s finite differences isn’t it? Is it mostly about consistency dyou think?
It does make you think just how good the very top players must be.

What I've always deemed a world class player to be is someone who does it week in week out. Lots of players have bags of ability, but only show up 1 in 5 games. The likes of Messi, De Bruyne, Mbappe, Lewandowski and the top defenders like Chiellini, S Ramos never let their standards drop. Suppose it's a mentality thing.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

What I've always deemed a world class player to be is someone who does it week in week out. Lots of players have bags of ability, but only show up 1 in 5 games. The likes of Messi, De Bruyne, Mbappe, Lewandowski and the top defenders like Chiellini, S Ramos never let their standards drop. Suppose it's a mentality thing.

Got to see Ramos, Messi and Mbappe live last Sunday. Mbappe was a class above throughout, but Messi looked totally disinterested and out of it until he stepped up and scored the winner at the end. Ramos looked sloppy at the back also.

Do wonder if just going somewhere for the pay cheque dilutes the passion

 

[Hertsccfc]

It’s finite differences isn’t it? Is it mostly about consistency dyou think?
It does make you think just how good the very top players must be.

Interesting article on Karius in the Guardian today. His career was destroyed by the Champions League final. Apparently he had concussion and shouldn't have played. How different his subsequent career might have been if he hadn't played. Luck plays a big part too.

 

[Nick]

Jordan Willis... Own goal

 

[thekidfromstrettoncamp]

Willis just scored an OG to give Shewsbury the lead.

 

[fernandopartridge]

Willis just scored an OG to give Shewsbury.

Probably got confused when Shipley put the cross in

 

[Terry_dactyl]

Got to see Ramos, Messi and Mbappe live last Sunday. Mbappe was a class above throughout, but Messi looked totally disinterested and out of it until he stepped up and scored the winner at the end. Ramos looked sloppy at the back also.

Do wonder if just going somewhere for the pay cheque dilutes the passion

Just an age thing? Didn’t Ramos announce his retirement this week?

 

[Gibbo]

3/5 top scorers in L1 (including assists) are ex-City. McGoldrick (loan), JCH & Chaplin. Neither Chaplin or JCH was a huge success while with City in League 1. Discuss....

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

3/5 top scorers in L1 (including assists) are ex-City. McGoldrick (loan), JCH & Chaplin. Neither Chaplin or JCH was a huge success while with City in League 1. Discuss....

Think chaplain was good

 

[Hobo]

I'm reading a book by Paul McVeigh (ex Spurs, Norwich) who reckons mentality and personal responsibility are a big part

That is what Frank Clarke said. At professional level all players have the skills and ability on the the training field. Very little to choose between them.

He said it is when they cross the white line on a Saturday you see the difference. His example of two players who werent the most gifted but out and out winners were Jack Charlton and Tony Adams. He said it is mental toughness. Even if they make a mistake that costs a goal they just carry on. It doesnt affect their game.

Its about mental toughness and mental preparation, being fully focused.

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

3/5 top scorers in L1 (including assists) are ex-City. McGoldrick (loan), JCH & Chaplin. Neither Chaplin or JCH was a huge success while with City in League 1. Discuss....

Two have found their level and the other is old.

 

[Greggs]

That is what Frank Clarke said. At professional level all players have the skills and ability on the the training field. Very little to choose between them.

He said it is when they cross the white line on a Saturday you see the difference. His example of two players who werent the most gifted but out and out winners were Jack Charlton and Tony Adams. He said it is mental toughness. Even if they make a mistake that costs a goal they just carry on. It doesnt affect their game.

Its about mental toughness and mental preparation, being fully focused.

so not going samoan joes 3 times week?

 

[robbiethemole]

McFadz is a prime example of this, focussed and aware of everything going on, strong physically and mentally. We’d be screwed without him, as shown previously.

 

[ccfctommy]

That is what Frank Clarke said. At professional level all players have the skills and ability on the the training field. Very little to choose between them.

He said it is when they cross the white line on a Saturday you see the difference. His example of two players who werent the most gifted but out and out winners were Jack Charlton and Tony Adams. He said it is mental toughness. Even if they make a mistake that costs a goal they just carry on. It doesnt affect their game.

Its about mental toughness and mental preparation, being fully focused.

And Adams was an alcoholic. Mad really.

 

[Hobo]

And Adams was an alcoholic. Mad really.

I think his problems were off the pitch more than on it. 60's 70's 80' it wasnt uncommon for footballers to be big drinkers and big gamblers. It was part of the culture.

Look at Chelsea when Dave Sexton took over and Man United when Alex Ferguson took over. Both had to overturn drinking cultures amongst the star players before they could tackle results on the pitch.

 

[Terry_dactyl]

Anyone see Armstrong just boot Maddison?

 

[WestEndAgro]

Anyone see Armstrong just boot Maddison?

Me

 

[Fergusons_Beard]

Bayliss scored against Derby


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[Sbarcher]

Top 3 goal scorers in L1 ex City.
Clark Harris
Mcgoldrick
Chaplin

 

[harvey098]

Sounds like Hyam playing well for Blackburn.

 

[ccfctommy]

Anyone else wondering how Bigi is getting on in Tanzania? No, just me?

 

[ProfessorbyGrace]

That is what Frank Clarke said. At professional level all players have the skills and ability on the the training field. Very little to choose between them.

He said it is when they cross the white line on a Saturday you see the difference. His example of two players who werent the most gifted but out and out winners were Jack Charlton and Tony Adams. He said it is mental toughness. Even if they make a mistake that costs a goal they just carry on. It doesnt affect their game.

It’s about mental toughness and mental preparation, being fully focused.

Like our very own Kyle ‘Adams in Disguise’ McFadzean.

Preparation, focus, awareness, confidence, endurance and strength of character. And a lack of a typical ‘ego’, in my opinion; all ingredients of a successful, consistent footballer, who will probably win a few trophies at least.

 

[Grendel]

Sounds like Hyam playing well for Blackburn.
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It was £2.1m Harvey and a great bit of business

 

[harvey098]

The point was that he’s getting on well there.

You also thought the Maddison sale was a great bit of business and that he was worth “a bag of crisps” so let’s see how time plays out on this one too.

 

[Grendel]

The point was that he’s getting on well there.

You also thought the Maddison sale was a great bit of business and that he was worth “a bag of crisps” so let’s see how time plays out on this one too.

It’s one persons opinion - who seems more obsessed with music videos - and most of the responses are from trolls like Dan Harvey - the bag of crisps reference I find confusing

 

[harvey098]

It’s one persons opinion - who seems more obsessed with music videos - and most of the responses are from trolls like Dan Harvey - the bag of crisps reference I find confusing

It’s how you described Maddison when we sold. You couldn’t see his potential either.