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Recruitment has been shocking (2 Viewers)

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  • Start date Oct 25, 2023
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skybluecam

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  • Oct 26, 2023
  • #106
CCFC54321 said:
Yamamoto
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Clown
 
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PVA

Well-Known Member
  • Oct 26, 2023
  • #107
CCFC54321 said:
Something irritates me is Robins said on Monday that Yamamoto and Wright were struggling to settle. If we were really careful with our recruiting why did we take a chance on oversees players and not UK based players. It just increased the risk of failure and we’re seeing it certainly with Wright.

I know there’s a risk with uk based signings but homesick must be bottom of the list right?

We don’t help ourselves do we?
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Because if we restrict ourselves to UK based players only then we're missing out on a huge pool of talent i.e. the whole fucking planet, that everyone else is tapping into.
 
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SlowerThanPlatt

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  • Oct 26, 2023
  • #108
SeaSeeEffCee said:
Can’t believe that our crack recruitment department of Robins mate from St Albans and some bloke from AFC Wimbledon don’t seem to be up to scratch.
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Is it his mate? I can’t see admittedly from his Wikipedia how their paths would have crossed
 
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CCFC54321

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  • Oct 26, 2023
  • #109
skybluecam said:
Clown
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Is that the fashionable world the kids are using now bless them? Clown?

Must be copying a pop star or someone they follow who used that word in an interview or concert they seen.
 
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CCFC54321

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  • Oct 26, 2023
  • #110
SlowerThanPlatt said:
Is it his mate? I can’t see admittedly from his Wikipedia how their paths would have crossed
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I’m sure it’s been confirmed in an interview somewhere that they know each other well.
 
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CCFC54321

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  • Oct 26, 2023
  • #111
PVA said:
Because if we restrict ourselves to UK based players only then we're missing out on a huge pool of talent i.e. the whole fucking planet, that everyone else is tapping into.
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Worked well for us hasn’t it?!
 
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procdoc

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  • Oct 26, 2023
  • #112
Lads we ain’t been great but it’s been 13 games, too early to write off everyone as shit
 
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skybluecam

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  • Oct 26, 2023
  • #113
CCFC54321 said:
Worked well for us hasn’t it?!
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Remind me which UK club Hamer was signed from again?
 
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fernandopartridge

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  • Oct 26, 2023
  • #114
CCFC54321 said:
Worked well for us hasn’t it?!
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It's 13 games into the season hysterical

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CCFC54321

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  • Oct 26, 2023
  • #115
fernandopartridge said:
It's 13 games into the season hysterical

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Hello princess you ok?
 

Sky_Blue_Dreamer

Well-Known Member
  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #116
PVA said:
Because if we restrict ourselves to UK based players only then we're missing out on a huge pool of talent i.e. the whole fucking planet, that everyone else is tapping into.
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Of course we should explore all avenues, but you have to take into account that risk of bringing in overseas players and whether they might adapt and factor it into the fee you're willing to pay. That's why nearly £8m on Wright was just way too much as there is always that chance he won't settle down. For us to spend that much on a single player we're going to be heavily reliant on them having a big impact and you have to sign someone with some pedigree at this level..
 

Julie SBA

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  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #117
before a ball was kicked, Cov were buying the league
reality bites
 

fernandopartridge

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  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #118
CCFC54321 said:
Hello princess you ok?
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I'm quite alright, unlike you whining over some signings after a dozen games. Get a grip of yourself.
 
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Sick Boy

Super Moderator
  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #119
hamertime said:
it seemed all the focus was on selling him as we hadn’t done anything until he left and that was 2 months after the play off final. We didn’t know what our budget was. Left us 6 weeks to get cracking but everyone knew we had money that’s why the prices for simms Wright and kitchen are laughable. Ayari was a gamble replacment for Hamer and we’ve banked that money. All a mess.
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It was said that we’d been looking at Wright prior to the play-off final.
 
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CCFC54321

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  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #120
fernandopartridge said:
I'm quite alright, unlike you whining over some signings after a dozen games. Get a grip of yourself.
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Listen I'm not on here to listen to you constantly looking for posters to insult.

What you certainly don't like is when people give you back what you dish out like i did earlier. You start arguing with people and insulting but given back you rant, probably get all sweaty & angry and repeat the insults. You simply can't debate. If you don't like what's being said on here then stop posting.

Your an invisible warrior that can't debate things. Pack it in and try and be mature and stop the insulting of people posting on here simply because they don't share your opinions. I've gave it you back earlier on an different post which is out of character and wont be happening again.

You wont like it now as i've told you what a lot of other posters think about your standard of discussion. Try and get along with people.

I wont be responding so don't start the insults again.
 

The Philosopher

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  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #121
nicksar said:
Vik decided on Sporting Lisbon last January...Doug King did a fantastic job getting the deal done to the clubs best advantage,we will pocket another decent amount in the summer when Vik moves to a top European club (Dortmund would be my guess).
On the recruitment front it's entirely down to Mark Robins, he's got his mate a job as head of recruitment but he gives the nod on every single signing.
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Vik decided on Sporting Lisbon the very moment he saw Dabo walking towards the penalty spot at Wembley.
 
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HuckerbyDublinWhelan

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  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #122
Sick Boy said:
It was said that we’d been looking at Wright prior to the play-off final.
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Wright and Gyokeres up front in the premier league would have been interesting 2bh
 

The Philosopher

Well-Known Member
  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #123
In defence of the recruitment policy (ducks for cover) we didn’t know until later than most other teams which division we’d be in. I think MR alluded to “two lists” and by the time we knew we’d be shopping for the Champ and losing our best players (probably) many of the players on the list might have been snapped up.

MVE might have been on both lists but other than that I can’t see many others.
 

skybluecam

Well-Known Member
  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #124
nicksar said:
Vik decided on Sporting Lisbon last January...Doug King did a fantastic job getting the deal done to the clubs best advantage,we will pocket another decent amount in the summer when Vik moves to a top European club (Dortmund would be my guess).
On the recruitment front it's entirely down to Mark Robins, he's got his mate a job as head of recruitment but he gives the nod on every single signing.
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Dortmund can't afford him. Their record signing was only £30m odd.
 

SlowerThanPlatt

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  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #125
skybluecam said:
Dortmund can't afford him. Their record signing was only £30m odd.
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Space at Man City for him with Hamer?
 

SlowerThanPlatt

Well-Known Member
  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #126
The Philosopher said:
In defence of the recruitment policy (ducks for cover) we didn’t know until later than most other teams which division we’d be in. I think MR alluded to “two lists” and by the time we knew we’d be shopping for the Champ and losing our best players (probably) many of the players on the list might have been snapped up.

MVE might have been on both lists but other than that I can’t see many others.
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Haji also
 

skybluecam

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  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #127
SlowerThanPlatt said:
Space at Man City for him with Hamer?
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I stand by that comment
 
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Matt smith

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  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #128
procdoc said:
Lads we ain’t been great but it’s been 13 games, too early to write off everyone as shit
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The only shit ones are wright and ayari to be fair
 

SlowerThanPlatt

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  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #129
Matt smith said:
The only shit ones are wright and ayari to be fair
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Collins also if he can’t dislodge Wilson (who fwiw has been decent this year) we may as well have saved the money and kept Moore on the bench
 
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ProfessorbyGrace

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  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #130
To be honest, Wright looks like the dud out of all of them; Thomas is rough, but is still developing: Tatsu is a useful utility player: Simms probably will get more goals if there’s an ounce of creativity behind him: Kitching has potential: MVE has bags of ability, but maybe his attitude is questionable: Lati is a solid player, and versatile: Binks is a steady presence, but is still learning.
DaSilva, not sure, if I’m honest.

When we get COH up to speed, and get Allen in with him, we should see a difference. Then, there’s the issue of a Hamer replacement, a back up RWB, and another forward, I’d say. Preferably one who has a bit more mobility, strength and presence than what we have.

Edit: I forgot Ayari. lol Needs to get himself a loan at a L1 club, in fairness. He’s not what we need.
 
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napolimp

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  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #131
Matt smith said:
The only shit ones are wright and ayari to be fair
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I would agree with this, but instead of "shit ones" I would say "question marks".
 
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Deleted member 9744

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  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #132
ProfessorbyGrace said:
To be honest, Wright looks like the dud out of all of them; Thomas is rough, but is still developing: Tatsu is a useful utility player: Simms probably will get more goals if there’s an ounce of creativity behind him: Kitching has potential: MVE has bags of ability, but maybe his attitude is questionable: Lati is a solid player, and versatile: Binks is a steady presence, but is still learning.
DaSilva, not sure, if I’m honest.

When we get COH up to speed, and get Allen in with him, we should see a difference. Then, there’s the issue of a Hamer replacement, a back up RWB, and another forward, I’d say. Preferably one who has a bit more mobility, strength and presence than what we have.

Edit: I forgot Ayari. lol Needs to get himself a loan at a L1 club, in fairness. He’s not what we need.
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What evidence is there of MvE having an attitude problem? The things I read on here!!

I am not sure Wright is a dud. It might not work out but I think there is a player in there, but clearly I am in a minority.
 
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napolimp

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  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #133
CCFC54321 said:
Is that the fashionable world the kids are using now bless them? Clown?

Must be copying a pop star or someone they follow who used that word in an interview or concert they seen.
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SlowerThanPlatt

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  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #134
Deleted member 9744 said:
What evidence is there of MvE having an attitude problem? The things I read on here!!

I am not sure Wright is a dud. It might not work out but I think there is a player in there, but clearly I am in a minority.
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Wearing your socks low has that effect on people
 
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CCFC54321

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  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #135
Deleted member 9744 said:
What evidence is there of MvE having an attitude problem? The things I read on here!!

I am not sure Wright is a dud. It might not work out but I think there is a player in there, but clearly I am in a minority.
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I'll admit i thought when we signed MvE he was a lightening fast winger that would leave defenders for dead. Not seen much evidence of that so far.
 

shmmeee

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  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #136
CCFC54321 said:
I'll admit i thought when we signed MvE he was a lightening fast winger that would leave defenders for dead. Not seen much evidence of that so far.
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Well he’s not a winger for a start. But he has been rapid on many an occasion.
 
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The Philosopher

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  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #137
I think MVE has done ok especially when playing alongside Allen.

Allen, for his shortcomings, can run toward the flank and be on hand for a give-and-go.

MVE often has to check back because there’s no one there to offset to.

Simms is also culpable, he needs to get wide quickly and pull the central defenders at the same time.

Look back at last year and previously, Cal and Allen used to get wide, pull defenders, create space, give and go. Gyok the same further forward.

Sheaf sits central, that’s his role. Eccles and Tats or whoever makes up the mid 3 aren’t pulling wide quickly.

MVE will be far more effective when Cal and Jamie play.
 
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SBT

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  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #138
Deleted member 9744 said:
What evidence is there of MvE having an attitude problem?
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Not showing up for media duties on his very first day suggests a serious lack of professionalism imo
 
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procdoc

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  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #139
SBT said:
Not showing up for media duties on his very first day suggests a serious lack of professionalism imo
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Maybe there were other circumstances involved in that
 

fernandopartridge

Well-Known Member
  • Oct 27, 2023
  • #140
CCFC54321 said:
Listen I'm not on here to listen to you constantly looking for posters to insult.

What you certainly don't like is when people give you back what you dish out like i did earlier. You start arguing with people and insulting but given back you rant, probably get all sweaty & angry and repeat the insults. You simply can't debate. If you don't like what's being said on here then stop posting.

Your an invisible warrior that can't debate things. Pack it in and try and be mature and stop the insulting of people posting on here simply because they don't share your opinions. I've gave it you back earlier on an different post which is out of character and wont be happening again.

You wont like it now as i've told you what a lot of other posters think about your standard of discussion. Try and get along with people.

I wont be responding so don't start the insults again.
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I'm not the one making silly posts about waiting in my car to drive Hadji (sic) to the airport.
 
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