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SkyBlueGuy

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  • Mar 6, 2023
  • #211
Sick Boy said:
How would that be a diamond?
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Wouldn't that be:

------Palmer------
Sheaf----Hamer
------Eccles-------

?
 
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hamil99

Facebook User
  • Mar 6, 2023
  • #212
I'm thinking that Eccles injuries problems have mainly been due to growing pangs more than physical weakness.

His ability can't be in question, as that's been evident in what we've seen from him, especially recently.

I think 4 years was shrewd business by the club, and will be a of a massive benefit.
 
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PUSB-We_are_going_up

Well-Known Member
  • Mar 6, 2023
  • #213
Sick Boy said:
How would that be a diamond?
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Sick Boy

Super Moderator
  • Mar 6, 2023
  • #214
SkyBlueGuy said:
Wouldn't that be:

------Palmer------
Sheaf----Hamer
------Eccles-------

?
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Yeah, I misread it while trying to make a meeting go a bit quicker.
 
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steve cooper

Well-Known Member
  • Mar 6, 2023
  • #215
PUSB-We_are_going_up said:
I think going forwards potentially could throw him in a diamond at DM with Hamer, Sheaf in CM and O’hare or Palmer at CAM and Gyok leading the line
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Sick Boy said:
How would that be a diamond?
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I misunderstood this as well, It's all about where the comma should be.
 

PUSB-We_are_going_up

Well-Known Member
  • Mar 6, 2023
  • #216
steve cooper said:
I misunderstood this as well, It's all about where the comma should be.
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Ah yes apologies should, have punctuated that better not. My strong suit
 
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PVA

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  • Apr 30, 2023
  • #217
He's starting to show why he got a four year deal now. Long may it continue.

His defensive stats are amongst the best in the league compared with other midfielders.
 
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clint van damme

Well-Known Member
  • Apr 30, 2023
  • #218
PVA said:
He's starting to show why he got a four year deal now. Long may it continue.

His defensive stats are amongst the best in the league compared with other midfielders.
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He's come on leaps and bounds, I really like him.
And fair play to him for filling in admirably at wing back when needed because he's clearly not a wing back!
 
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Evo1883

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  • Apr 30, 2023
  • #219
He will have enjoyed that goal as much as us
 
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CCFCSteve

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  • Apr 30, 2023
  • #220
He’s a very good player. People often miss a lot of the dirty work and then focus on the odd misplaced pass but I thought he had another great game yesterday
 
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Tommo1993

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  • Apr 30, 2023
  • #221
Must have had the buzz of his life scoring in front of a full house. Would’ve been a brilliant feeling.
 
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PVA

Well-Known Member
  • Apr 30, 2023
  • #222
CCFCSteve said:
He’s a very good player. People often miss a lot of the dirty work and then focus on the odd misplaced pass but I thought he had another great game yesterday
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Yep, he's in the 99th percentile for tackles made amongst championship midfielders this season.
 
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shmmeee

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  • Apr 30, 2023
  • #223
So glad he got his first in front of that crowd. Stuff Cov kids dreams are made of.
 
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harvey098

Well-Known Member
  • Apr 30, 2023
  • #224
Had a great game yesterday. Still makes me laugh how irrationally angry some people were that he got given a decent contract.

The reaction time to take his goal yesterday was hugely impressive
 
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Sky_Blue_Dreamer

Well-Known Member
  • Apr 30, 2023
  • #225
Most pleasing is that he has *fingers crossed* managed to play a number of games without injury. Maybe it was growth related. Thought he was a decent DM and would go on to show it provided he steered clear of injuries.
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Apr 30, 2023
  • #226
harvey098 said:
Had a great game yesterday. Still makes me laugh how irrationally angry some people were that he got given a decent contract.

The reaction time to take his goal yesterday was hugely impressive
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Nobody was angry. The most that was said was concerns over his injury record, he’s had two bad ones already.

No issue at all with his footballing ability.
 
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Deleted member 5849

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  • Apr 30, 2023
  • #227
Eccles and Allen are the two Viveash has really rated and pushed for more inclusion.
 

Evo1883

Well-Known Member
  • Apr 30, 2023
  • #228
I think we've only lost 3 matches that he's started in
 

shmmeee

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  • Apr 30, 2023
  • #229
Deleted member 5849 said:
Eccles and Allen are the two Viveash has really rated and pushed for more inclusion.
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Cant get em all right
 
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PVA

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  • Apr 30, 2023
  • #230
Evo1883 said:
I think we've only lost 3 matches that he's started in
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And I think it's only 1 defeat in 18 or something when he's played in midfield.
 
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Deleted member 9744

Guest
  • Apr 30, 2023
  • #231
No coincidence that we keep winning when he plays. He really is an excellent team player. With Kelly playing he has the licence to go forward more too. Like Hamer and to a more limited extent Allen can play both defensive and creative roles.
 

harvey098

Well-Known Member
  • Apr 30, 2023
  • #232
Brighton Sky Blue said:
Nobody was angry. The most that was said was concerns over his injury record, he’s had two bad ones already.

No issue at all with his footballing ability.
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Think you might want to re-read this thread. Lots of people questioning his ability and a number of people really unhappy about the length of the contract.

Still might turn out to be a bad decision. He might be injured for the next 4 years but still worth the risk. If he becomes a solid championship player, it would have been shrewd to sign him on a long term deal when he was an injury prone, fringe player.
 
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Deleted member 9744

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  • Apr 30, 2023
  • #233
harvey098 said:
Think you might want to re-read this thread. Lots of people questioning his ability and a number of people really unhappy about the length of the contract.

Still might turn out to be a bad decision. He might be injured for the next 4 years but still worth the risk. If he becomes a solid championship player, it would have been shrewd to sign him on a long term deal when he was an injury prone, fringe player.
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We have to assume the medical team have assessed fitness issues. Let's face it grey know more ghan any of us. Beyond that you can't predict injuries. Who would have predicted O'Hare getting two serious injuries this year. Players like Gerrard had lots of injuries as youngsters but then hardly ever missed games.
 
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Nick

Administrator
  • Apr 30, 2023
  • #234
I'm happy to be proven wrong. He was diabolical at the start of the season at rwb. Like a whole new signing in midfield.
 
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Adge

Well-Known Member
  • Apr 30, 2023
  • #235
shmmeee said:
So glad he got his first in front of that crowd. Stuff Cov kids dreams are made of.
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Yep-albeit a Liverpool fan.
 
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rexo87

Well-Known Member
  • Apr 30, 2023
  • #236
Brighton Sky Blue said:
Nobody was angry. The most that was said was concerns over his injury record, he’s had two bad ones already.

No issue at all with his footballing ability.
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Which was stupid anyway. He hasn't had any recurring injuries. They've all been completely seperate which makes him no more injury prone than others

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slowpoke

Well-Known Member
  • Apr 30, 2023
  • #237
Adge said:
Yep-albeit a Liverpool fan.
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Is he ? Been at Cov since he was about 10.
Many youngsters in their early years adopt a favourite top club. I bet lots of our new breed Sky Blue eyed kids have one.
 

Adge

Well-Known Member
  • Apr 30, 2023
  • #238
slowpoke said:
Is he ? Been at Cov since he was about 10.
Many youngsters in their early years adopt a favourite top club. I bet lots of our new breed Sky Blue eyed kids have one.
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Yep.
 

Warwickhunt

Well-Known Member
  • May 1, 2023
  • #239
excellent improvement this year! astute contract extention as well, just needs to work on his 10yard sprinting ability as he wins the ball quite easily but does not get out of the way fast enough and could get a serious injury from the player he nicked the ball off.
 

Hutch11

Well-Known Member
  • May 1, 2023
  • #240
CCFCSteve said:
He’s a very good player. People often miss a lot of the dirty work and then focus on the odd misplaced pass but I thought he had another great game yesterday
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A la Ben Sheaf at 1st
 

Hutch11

Well-Known Member
  • May 1, 2023
  • #241
Nick said:
I'm happy to be proven wrong. He was diabolical at the start of the season at rwb. Like a whole new signing in midfield.
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Seem to remember Watford away where him and Burrows were excellent against their big name players
 

harvey098

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 25, 2023
  • #242
I wonder if any of the posters annoyed at Eccles being given a decent contract extension in January have changed their minds?

He’s becoming a reliable, combative midfielder and has now actually played the most minutes in the entire squad this season. (Playing in every league game)

Grendel said:
Offering a 4 year deal on a player whose started 16 league games is not on the face of it very sensible is it
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Sick Boy said:
Yet another bizarrely long contract extension, it’s like we never learn.
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CCFC54321 said:
I agree, when is this club going to learn? When is it?

4 year contract for a player that has been with the first team since 2019 and contributing a handful of games due to not being good enough, injured or sitting on the bench. Another year or two max on a relevant salary I’d possibly except the thinking but four years.

I may be in the minority but I don’t see a player in Eccles like I do see in Burroughs. All about opinions but the club needs to stop dishing out long term contracts to players who haven’t deserved them. I may be harsh here but this industry must be the only one that rewards failure. He may be on £500 a week for example (he won’t) but it’s still a salary going out the club.
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Hutch11

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 25, 2023
  • #243
Hindsight is a wonderful thing but even back then I could see the Eccles knockers didn't have a feckin clue
 
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harvey098

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 25, 2023
  • #244
Hutch11 said:
Hindsight is a wonderful thing but even back then I could see the Eccles knockers didn't have a feckin clue
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Tbf I think reading the comments most were concerned by his injury record.. but my point was always that it was worth the risk / reward. If he had a run like he’s having then tying him on a long contract on pretty cheap wages is surely better than having a situation like COH
 
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Hutch11

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 25, 2023
  • #245
harvey098 said:
Tbf I think reading the comments most were concerned by his injury record.. but my point was always that it was worth the risk / reward. If he had a run like he’s having then tying him on a long contract on pretty cheap wages is surely better than having a situation like COH
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I'm stoked we've got him on a long deal , the lad is improving week on week and must be one of the 1st names on the team sheet

As for CoH, I love the kid , think if he gets fit enough he could be great for us but do we give him a new contract hoping ge gets fit enough or do we cut our losses?
 
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