People kept writing Kelly off with each promotion but he just kept producing (when fit).Just remembering L1 promotion and who we thought would make it in the championship. Can anyone find the thread?
6 or 7 of that first 11 must have had reasonable Championship careers following promotion? Even if not with us.Just remembering L1 promotion and who we thought would make it in the championship. Can anyone find the thread?
The general consensus on here was that Fadz would need replacing, he just got better and better.6 or 7 of that first 11 must have had reasonable Championship careers following promotion? Even if not with us.
Yes I think most thought he'd step up. Shows how wrong you can be as was probably the worst at this level from the whole league one starting 11.IIRC Dabo was the great hope at the time. Not sure anyone would have called Jamie Allen outlasting everyone.
I don’t think he was ever fully fit after promotion. People forget how good he was in league 1.Yes I think most thought he'd step up. Shows how wrong you can be as was probably the worst at this level from the whole league one starting 11.
I think current premier league players with experience could be a go too, with Frank Lampard there could be a pull with how he’s improved some of the players we’ve got. Maybe super Callum Wilson to return?
Jacob Murphy?I think current premier league players with experience could be a go too, with Frank Lampard there could be a pull with how he’s improved some of the players we’ve got. Maybe super Callum Wilson to return?
Is this tongue in cheek, if not 100% would be a cracking signingJacob Murphy?
If he can be fit for 19/20 games and score 9/10 in those games it could be very important, and he’s not exactly going through the motions for West HamNot for me. Injury prone and his legs have gone. If we are going to invest in premier league wages then we need players that are still hungry not going through the motions…..
I see Viktor only makes the bench these days
Id aslo be looking at the teams coming down from premiership...look to pick up some of their best players.Been talking tonight with a few friends about players we think would be decent signings if/when we go up . Obviously we would need more than just players from the Championship but a few names came up
Louza - Watford
Leif Davis - Ipswich
Hackney , Whittaker - Boro
Monga - Leicester
Any others ?
Fair playHe's returning from injury
Agree. He was good enough, but his body couldn't deal with the rigours of being a professional athlete. He was rushed back on more than one occasion too, which would have been to his detriment.I don’t think he was ever fully fit after promotion. People forget how good he was in league 1.
Don't know Davis. The rest are out of our reach, (price and wages wise), whilst we are in the Championship, but could do a job in the Prem. Monga a bit of a gamble on his ultimate development, although he does look good.Been talking tonight with a few friends about players we think would be decent signings if/when we go up . Obviously we would need more than just players from the Championship but a few names came up
Louza - Watford
Leif Davis - Ipswich
Hackney , Whittaker - Boro
Monga - Leicester
Any others ?
Yep, I thought Dabo and Rose were nailed on as easily making the step up. Just shows how injuries screw a career, particularly Dabo who was voted our L1 player of the season.IIRC Dabo was the great hope at the time. Not sure anyone would have called Jamie Allen outlasting everyone.
With players like Dabo, if they get multiple muscular injuries and they lose their pace or can’t push themselves without pulling something… you’re finished. His decline was v sudden and it’s a bit sad.Yes I think most thought he'd step up. Shows how wrong you can be as was probably the worst at this level from the whole league one starting 11.
Yep - players with 'established' PL teams won't jump ship, if they have lucrative contracts. We'll have to sign players with a 'wages drop' clause if we're relegated. Probably going to have to raid Europe, where wages are lower ( like Sunderland have). Maintaining a strong feelgood factor will be tough, but necessary ( for the squad). The fans will have the usual internal spats if/when the team struggles. Let's get there first! Agree about Louza. Hope we can keep hold of a few current players to maintain the group's identity.Agreed but we aren't going to be able to financially afford a load of premier league players
Your comprehension of the English language is getting worse.....or you're making up your own version of what you read.He's hardly excellent, that's a ridiculous take. When he decides to turn up he can be a decent winger at this level but he's nowhere near good enough to be playing in the PL, not even close.
Much better players at this level have struggled to adapt.
This is my fear for mvE. Part of his game is his pace to recover. Should he lose that I could see him falling off a cliff. Obviously hopefully it won't ever happen.With players like Dabo, if they get multiple muscular injuries and they lose their pace or can’t push themselves without pulling something… you’re finished. His decline was v sudden and it’s a bit sad.
Your comprehension of the English language is getting worse.....or you're making up your own version of what you read.
So where did I mention the Prem? I said he would slot straight into our side. I said he's excellent at what he does. Fast, strong and a very good shot on him. Have you ever even watched him play against us? Bothered to turn up? Yeah OK.
How about the last time we played against him? Was supposed to have been a walkover. I said then how dangerous he was and how he would be too fast for us...tipped him to score as well. Guess what....he pulled us apart and scored then as well and we lost.Yes I watched the game and he did well scoring once and coming close with a long range strike. Yet another idiotic take of yours is thinking one game defines a player's ability.
By any measure except for shots attempted he ranked poorly last season. Faring better this season true, but someone who would really struggle in the league above assuming we get there.How about the last time we played against him? Was supposed to have been a walkover. I said then how dangerous he was and how he would be too fast for us...tipped him to score as well. Guess what....he pulled us apart and scored then as well and we lost.
Idiotic take? That's your forte. I'll leave you to continue.
Even the boro fans dont like him. He's nowhere near good enough for the Prem.How about the last time we played against him? Was supposed to have been a walkover. I said then how dangerous he was and how he would be too fast for us...tipped him to score as well. Guess what....he pulled us apart and scored then as well and we lost.
Idiotic take? That's your forte. I'll leave you to continue.
Again I didn't say he would be brilliant in the Prem. I stated I wouldn't be looking at Championship signings for the Prem. What I did say is he would fit in well with the way we play.By any measure except for shots attempted he ranked poorly last season. Faring better this season true, but someone who would really struggle in the league above assuming we get there.
Good player but not worth the probable cost.
No better or worse than our current options and we have 3 people already for his position.Again I didn't say he would be brilliant in the Prem. I stated I wouldn't be looking at Championship signings for the Prem. What I did say is he would fit in well with the way we play.
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