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  • Start date Jan 17, 2024
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Nick

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #106
 
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PVA

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #107
I got mocked when I said he's a good talent and will be an important player for us. You'll never guess who by
 
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Evo1883

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #108
I think Eccles is a solid championship midfielder

Sheaf looked premier league today
 
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Nick

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #109
I was wrong when he was first playing at RB and was ropey as hell. In the 3 seasons or so he's completely changed and is a steady player.

He is much better alongside Sheaf so that helps as well.
 
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stupot07

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #110
Played really well today, probably his best performance in centre mid.

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Deleted member 9744

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #111
PVA said:
I got mocked when I said he's a good talent and will be an important player for us. You'll never guess who by
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Remember all the complaints about us offering him the contract? Looking a pretty shrewd decision now.
 
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SBT

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #112
Nick said:
I was wrong when he was first playing at RB and was ropey as hell. In the 3 seasons or so he's completely changed and is a steady player.

He is much better alongside Sheaf so that helps as well.
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The abuse you gave him in the Carabao cup game playing in midfield against Bristol two years ago was the stuff of forum legend.
 
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SBT

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #113
Deleted member 9744 said:
Remember all the complaints about us offering him the contract? Looking a pretty shrewd decision now.
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Yep - a fantastic deal. He could finish his career having played hundreds of games for us.
 
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Hobo

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #114
Eccles was superb today. But every player was good.
Simms, Wright, Eccles, Palmer, Bidwell and Thomas all had really good games though
 
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Nick

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #115
SBT said:
The abuse you gave him in the Carabao cup game playing in midfield against Bristol two years ago was the stuff of forum legend.
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He was awful, it was bad enough being in Burton to find out Robins was playing a second 11 and he was shocking that game.

I'm happy to be wrong though! He has become a really solid player for us.
 
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Deleted member 9744

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #116
Evo1883 said:
I think Eccles is a solid championship midfielder

Sheaf looked premier league today
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Sheaf was outstanding in parts and some of those bits of skill were above Wolves' level. However Eccles defensive work was pretty exceptional too.
 
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PVA

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #117
Evo1883 said:
I think Eccles is a solid championship midfielder

Sheaf looked premier league today
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Yes Eccles was very good but Sheaf was outstanding, you can see what a difference he makes. Great to have him back.
 
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Alkhen

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #118
Deleted member 9744 said:
Sheaf was outstanding in parts and some of those bits of skill were above Wolves' level. However Eccles defensive work was pretty exceptional too.
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Yeah Sheaf is clearly Prem quality, if we don't go up I'd be a amazed if someone doesn't take a punt on him. Thankfully he won't come cheap.

Eccles totally fit in against a prem team, that was basically there 1st team midfield as well. He is massively underrated
 
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Hobo

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #119
Deleted member 9744 said:
Sheaf was outstanding in parts and some of those bits of skill were above Wolves' level. However Eccles defensive work was pretty exceptional too.
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Eccles spoilt so many Wolves attacks. The unsung dirty work. Some good corners too that had the Wolves defence working hard.
 
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Martin180

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #120
Hobo said:
Eccles spoilt so many Wolves attacks. The unsung dirty work. Some good corners too that had the Wolves defence working hard.
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McCoist was full of praise for him
 
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Deleted member 9744

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #121
Hobo said:
Eccles spoilt so many Wolves attacks. The unsung dirty work. Some good corners too that had the Wolves defence working hard.
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Yes he does a lot of work that isn't spectacular but is so important to the team. That's part of the reason he is underestimated by some.
 
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larry_david

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #122
Martin180 said:
Always been a huge fan ,never understood the criticism he gets
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Few wallies on here laughing at the 4 year deal. Bet they ain't laughing now
 
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PVA

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #123
larry_david said:
Few wallies on here laughing at the 4 year deal. Bet they ain't laughing now
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It was compared to the Hilssner deal from memory. Absolutely nuts.
 
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2024/25 League 1 Champs?

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #124
I knocked him earlier in the season, and I still see little losses of focus or concentration, like later on in the game today where he had a wobbly ten or so minutes, but most of the things I was knocking him for he’s improved, and I would hope he will keep improving….

He’s a good championship player, and have to say he didn’t look out of place today either. I’m looking forward to watching him develop over the next few years here, and hopefully we keep hold of Sheaf too to play alongside him
 
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larry_david

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #125
SBT said:
The abuse you gave him in the Carabao cup game playing in midfield against Bristol two years ago was the stuff of forum legend.
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I remember that!
 

Otis

Well-Known Member
  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #126
I don't know why some have seen him as a weak link.

He's very decent. His passing is good, he can tackle, has a decent engine and shows a bit of intelligence in his play too.

I really rate him.
 
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Deleted member 9744

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #127
2024/25 League 1 Champs? said:
I knocked him earlier in the season, and I still see little losses of focus or concentration, like later on in the game today where he had a wobbly ten or so minutes, but most of the things I was knocking him for he’s improved, and I would hope he will keep improving….

He’s a good championship player, and have to say he didn’t look out of place today either. I’m looking forward to watching him develop over the next few years here, and hopefully we keep hold of Sheaf too to play alongside him
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He's been playing like that most of the season and was our best player early on.
 

2024/25 League 1 Champs?

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #128
Deleted member 9744 said:
He's been playing like that most of the season and was our best player early on.
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agree to disagree on that one
 
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Gibbo

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #129
He's better beside Sheaf. He was last season as well
 

Jamesimus

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #130
Underrated technical skills, can pull a few tricks out of the bag when needed.

Good championship midfielder at the moment and he’s got better in quite a short space of time.
 
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Earlsdon_Skyblue1

Well-Known Member
  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #131
I really don't want to get into this argument after such an amazing day like today, but in my opinion he was well up there in this game and played extremely well. I reject the massive disparity between him and Sheaf.

They are both truly excellent players and we're lucky to have them. Hopefully we can make it this season, but if not, those two as a pair in central midfield next season would be a great frame. We've got a fantastic team, just needs a couple of tweaks and a little more consistency. The train is going in the right direction though, certainly.
 
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Theonlywayisskyblue

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #132
And still only 23
 
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shmmeee

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #133
Was class today. Still can’t take a corner though.
 
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Martin180

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  • Mar 16, 2024
  • #134
shmmeee said:
Was class today. Still can’t take a corner though.
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Put over a few decent ones first half to be fair
 
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long way home

Well-Known Member
  • Mar 17, 2024
  • #135
He is improving all the time and i think they is so much more to come. I don't see a down side, however i do see areas where he can get better, but for a young player he had lots of experience already which will help him. He is still hasn't found his level yet, with room to grow its all positive. Im glad he plays for us and always appreciated his performances.
 
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rexo87

Well-Known Member
  • Mar 18, 2024
  • #136
Ive said it before in another thread but hes better than Sheaf was at 23 years old
 
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Offhegoes

Well-Known Member
  • Mar 18, 2024
  • #137
That passage of play, with Palmer lobbing just wide...Eccles shot was really good, kept it low and curling into the corner, keeper made a good save.
Always liked him, and improving game-on-game.
 
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Littlewood CCFC

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  • Mar 18, 2024
  • #138
I'm Eccles biggest fan but he's still a fair bit to learn. During the build up he sprinted at their keeper instead of keeping the shape, it led to us being all over the place when they worked the ball down the left and they had 5 v 4 on the attack. I saw Thomas and Kitching let him know about it!

Other than this rush of blood to the head i thought he had another great game - not quite in the Maddison and Wilson class but one of the finest academy graduates we've had in recent years!
 

shmmeee

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  • Mar 18, 2024
  • #139
Littlewood CCFC said:
I'm Eccles biggest fan but he's still a fair bit to learn. During the build up he sprinted at their keeper instead of keeping the shape, it led to us being all over the place when they worked the ball down the left and they had 5 v 4 on the attack. I saw Thomas and Kitching let him know about it!

Other than this rush of blood to the head i thought he had another great game - not quite in the Maddison and Wilson class but one of the finest academy graduates we've had in recent years!
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Clearly means a lot to him though which is worth so much around the place.
 
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SleepyGinger

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  • Mar 18, 2024
  • #140
If we’d signed him this summer for a couple of mil people would look at him very differently
 
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