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Yorkshire SB

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  • May 12, 2021
  • #316
Yorkshire SB said:
Sorry yeah edited to include Shipley. Don’t think Hyam really played did he?
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Yeah tbf, Hyam played more than I remember.
 

pusbccfc

Well-Known Member
  • May 12, 2021
  • #317
fernandopartridge said:
Interesting point G. Think it's fair to say that Shipley played a big role in two promotions, bigger than Biamou for the second one certainly. He gets a ridiculous amount of criticism
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Ironically, both seem to get the best backing from the fans in the ground in terms of their songs.

Yet, on twitter, Facebook and on here seem to get a pasting
 
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SBT

Well-Known Member
  • May 12, 2021
  • #318
Loath am I to get in the way of several more pages of furious Max debating, or dredging up weirdos on FB/Twitter as if it proves some kind of point.

But it's really not much of a stretch to see why a player who scored several spectacular and/or memorable goals for us, often during key moments and big away days in our recent history, would be liked more than normal by fans. And there isn't really much wrong with that. Unless you've got some weird internet reputation to manage of course. It's fine. You'll be OK.
 
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higgs

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  • May 12, 2021
  • #319
Max gave everything when he played for us. Maybe he wasn't good enough for this level certainly not as a starter but there is an argument that as 4th choice he could come off the bench and cause some problems for teams as he was unpredictable but I trust Robins and thank Max for all he gave in the sky blue shirt he always put a shift in he's a team player

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Grendel

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  • May 12, 2021
  • #320
Yorkshire SB said:
I think you’re misunderstanding my use of ‘great’, and also suggesting I’m saying he’s as good at Hutchinson, which I’m not. You have to think about the context. We signed him as a back up striker when we were in League 2.

Aside from Kelly and Shipley, he’s the only player who has regularly played from L2 to the championship with us. He’s made over 100 appearances, which in this era in the football league is not all that common.

Whilst he is a scorer of great goals, rather than many, some have been vital to the clubs recent history, Notts County sticks out.

This season we’d have been fucked if he didn’t come in and perform, which he did. Stepped up when he needed to, and proved he was an asset at this level, which I didn’t think he’d do.

I know players who are at clubs during positive eras tend to be viewed far more positively, but in my opinion he has been great.
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Is Shipley great?
 

Frostie

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  • May 12, 2021
  • #321
Evo1883 said:
This man makes a good point View attachment 20081
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That's a first.
 
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Evo1883

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  • May 12, 2021
  • #322
Frostie said:
That's a first.
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I genuinely have no idea who he is although il take your word for it
 

Grendel

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  • May 12, 2021
  • #323
Evo1883 said:
I genuinely have no idea who he is although il take your word for it
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he is an utter wanker to be fair
 
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Frostie

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  • May 12, 2021
  • #324
Evo1883 said:
I genuinely have no idea who he is although il take your word for it
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Was involved in the Trust, tasked with improving their social media & relations. Literally just argued with everyone on Twitter, tying himself up in knots, spouting blatant untruths & throwing hissy fits when called out on it.
Think even the Trust must have gotten fed up with him as he didn't last long.
 
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Sky Blue Harry H

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  • May 12, 2021
  • #325
To be fair, if we'd have let Kelly go, and kept Max, there would have been angst and pages of eulogy about Kelly (and rightly so)
 
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Yorkshire SB

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  • May 12, 2021
  • #326
Grendel said:
Is Shipley great?
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I’d argue Shipley could be - doesn’t endear on the pitch in the way a Biamou type does, also Shipley been largely absent this season.
 

Otis

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  • May 12, 2021
  • #327
Evo1883 said:
Just think, we won't be having this argument soon
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We will. The next thread will be Maxed Out.
 

Greggs

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  • May 12, 2021
  • #328
shmmeee said:
View attachment 20078
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4 pens and one off his balls
 

clint van damme

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  • May 12, 2021
  • #329
Evo1883 said:
Just think, we won't be having this argument soon
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you reckon?!
 

BackRoomRummermill

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  • May 12, 2021
  • #330
The way that Facebook is going comments wise it would not surprise me an all night candle vigil at the CBS Arena for Biamou !
 
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Otis

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  • May 12, 2021
  • #331
clint van damme said:
you reckon?!
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Definitely will. The first time our strikers misfire if not well before.
 

Otis

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  • May 12, 2021
  • #332
BackRoomRummermill said:
The way that Facebook is going comments wise it would not surprise me an all night candle vigil at the CBS Arena for Biamou !
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He's a legend and great player.

What else do you expect?
 
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BackRoomRummermill

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  • May 12, 2021
  • #333
Otis said:
He's a legend and great player.

What else do you expect?
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I am worried there may be rioting in protest at him leaving .... in some quarters relief !!
 

Earlsdon_Skyblue1

Well-Known Member
  • May 12, 2021
  • #334
Grendel said:
Shipley will stay and I suspect once again confound his critics
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Once again? Sorry, what did i miss?

He's been abysmal this season. You can't on the one hand ridicule Biamou and then with the same tongue big up Shipley. Really bizarre.
 
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Frostie

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  • May 12, 2021
  • #335
BornSlippySkyBlue said:
It would actually be quite interesting (if he snags a move to L1 and plays regularly) to see how many he can score in a season. I’m not for one second saying he’d get 30 goals, just would be interested to see. What would your bet look like then? I’ll have a £20 for charity he scores more than 10 if he plays regularly (say 25 starts?), and not because I’m a fan boy, but because it would make for an interesting bet (and it’s for charidy mate).
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Heard a rumour yesterday that he was going to Saudi but didn't believe it. See Telegraph is reporting that he's considering offers from the Middle East though so might just be right.
 

Nick

Administrator
  • May 12, 2021
  • #336
Ccfcisparks said:
Yes and fortunately I take very little notice of what yours is a lot of the time.
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Shame, you might learn something.
 

LastGarrison

Well-Known Member
  • May 12, 2021
  • #337
Just catching up on this thread but has the club retired his number yet?
 
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BornSlippySkyBlue

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  • May 12, 2021
  • #338
Frostie said:
Heard a rumour yesterday that he was going to Saudi but didn't believe it. See Telegraph is reporting that he's considering offers from the Middle East though so might just be right.
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High scoring league?
 
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Paul O Donoghue

Well-Known Member
  • May 13, 2021
  • #339
Max will be missed by many Sky Blues fans. Appreciate his efforts over the 4 years and hope he progresses wherever he goes. He's left us with some great memories and his commitment was always honest. A character around the club.
 
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JimmyHillsbeard

Well-Known Member
  • May 13, 2021
  • #340
slowpoke said:
Who gets the number 9 shirt

What this means is with Baka going too at least one newbie must be coming in perhaps two if Gyo isn’t one rather talk about that than Max,
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surely the #9 shirt will have to be retired now Max is leaving
 

Otis

Well-Known Member
  • May 13, 2021
  • #341
I've been walking around wearing a black armband ever since the news came out yesterday.
 

Sick Boy

Super Moderator
  • May 13, 2021
  • #342
The FB group reminds me of Napoli and the death of Maradona - it’s really strange.
 
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Sick Boy

Super Moderator
  • May 13, 2021
  • #343
Yorkshire SB said:
I’d argue Shipley could be - doesn’t endear on the pitch in the way a Biamou type does, also Shipley been largely absent this season.
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The point is that Biamou’s goals vs Notts C are used to justify him being given a new deal - Shipley scored in the final so surely the same logic should be applied to him.
 
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coop

Well-Known Member
  • May 13, 2021
  • #344
Max Baka and are not good enough for the championship if we want to progress ita as simple as that. Shipley needs to improve or he will be gone when his contract is up. We will have to wait and see who MR brings in.
 
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Yorkshire SB

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  • May 13, 2021
  • #345
Sick Boy said:
The point is that Biamou’s goals vs Notts C are used to justify him being given a new deal - Shipley scored in the final so surely the same logic should be applied to him.
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Yeah I do get it, but you can’t try and argue against what makes a player a fans favourite, it’s not as easy as pointing out the tangibles.

Look at someone like Scott Parker - won the football writers player of the year through giving 100% and being likeable (good player too, but not that good).
 

Sick Boy

Super Moderator
  • May 13, 2021
  • #346
Yorkshire SB said:
Yeah I do get it, but you can’t try and argue against what makes a player a fans favourite, it’s not as easy as pointing out the tangibles.

Look at someone like Scott Parker - won the football writers player of the year through giving 100% and being likeable (good player too, but not that good).
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Biamou has mostly been a reserve player during his time here.
Some of the posts on here and Facebook are way over the top and devoid of any kind of reality; I fully expect Walker to be their boo boy next season.
The conspiracy that Robins was forced to release him by SISU was a classic.
 

NortonSkyBlue

Well-Known Member
  • May 13, 2021
  • #347
Sick Boy said:
Biamou has mostly been a reserve player during his time here.
Some of the posts on here and Facebook are way over the top and devoid of any kind of reality; I fully expect Walker to be their boo boy next season.
The conspiracy that Robins was forced to release him by SISU was a classic.
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Can't disagree with anything you stated there, however I suspect you are not in the Max camp.
Biamou was bought as a back up player in league two and he has hung in and contributed to the point where he played as much as any forward.
Walker is a languid chap and doesn't appear to enjoy the way we have played and I can't say it suited his game therefore I can see why the consensus will be he is a miserable git who doesn't kiss the badge, take selfies with fans and may be targeted. He deserves better.
Robins has made a decision and he will stand and fall by those choices and I hope we go on and prove him right and Max goes on and flourishes wherever he ends up.
 
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standupforcity

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  • May 13, 2021
  • #348
I'll miss the guy...he loved the club and always gave 100%! I'll be checking his progress and hoping he does a JCH...
 
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edgy

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  • May 13, 2021
  • #349
Really hope he gets a decent last pay package, out in the middle east. Thanks for the efforts and memories Max.
 
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Yorkshire SB

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  • May 13, 2021
  • #350
Sick Boy said:
Biamou has mostly been a reserve player during his time here.
Some of the posts on here and Facebook are way over the top and devoid of any kind of reality; I fully expect Walker to be their boo boy next season.
The conspiracy that Robins was forced to release him by SISU was a classic.
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Your reaction (and others) seems to be a tad OTT and reactionary to people on FB though. I don’t think I’ve gone over the top in admiration and I don’t think I’ve seen anyone else on here say anything too ridiculous. I agree with him being released but that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate what he’s given to the club, and consider him to be a great player. As I would do if a number of other players who have been here during a momentous period, left.
 
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