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DannyThomas_1981

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #71
SheafIsGod said:
Why aren’t QPR in for him on a perm if he’s so good?
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So by your logic we shouldn’t have signed Huckerby (not wanted by Newcastle) or Gyokeres (not wanted by Swansea)?
 
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Londonccfcfan

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #72
Saddlebrains said:
Getting him back would be a fantastic signing

He knows the way we play, has an affinity with the club and will have definitely progressed since last being here

Would make us a lot more secure at the back, Maatsen was great going forward, but dog shit at defending

Defence was clearly the issue last year
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McCallum is more of a goal threat than Maatsen. Definately has an eye for a goal.

The great chances Maatsen fired into row Z were one of the many huge frustrations.
Every f in game I was shouting keep the ball down. After the Fulham at home game thought this lad was gonna contribute alot of goals but flattered to deceive.
 
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Bertola

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #73
Londonccfcfan said:
McCallum is more of a goal threat than Maatsen. Definately has an eye for a goal.

The great chances Maatsen fired into row Z were one of the many huge frustrations.
Every f in game I was shouting keep the ball down. After the Fulham at home game thought this lad was gonna contribute alot of goals but flattered to deceive.
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Maatsen has scored as many goals for us as McCallum has... in about 20 less games. Granted he has been aided by playing further forward at times, and i agree about Maatsens finishing being erratic, but McCallum isn't more of a goal threat. And I say this as a massive Mccallum fan, who is very excited at the prospect of getting him back
 
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SlowerThanPlatt

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #74
Londonccfcfan said:
McCallum is more of a goal threat than Maatsen. Definately has an eye for a goal.

The great chances Maatsen fired into row Z were one of the many huge frustrations.
Every f in game I was shouting keep the ball down. After the Fulham at home game thought this lad was gonna contribute alot of goals but flattered to deceive.
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Hmm, Maatsen will apparently be playing for Dortmund this season and McCallum coming back here for what, the third time as he can’t get a game at Norwich?
 
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KenilworthSkyBlue

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #75
Londonccfcfan said:
McCallum is more of a goal threat than Maatsen. Definately has an eye for a goal.

The great chances Maatsen fired into row Z were one of the many huge frustrations.
Every f in game I was shouting keep the ball down. After the Fulham at home game thought this lad was gonna contribute alot of goals but flattered to deceive.
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Hardly. His one goal during his last stint with us came from a calamitous goalkeeping error. Doesn't exactly equate to him being prolific for a defender.
 
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Warwickhunt

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #76
I would take him back! Nice of Norwich to give us a £3mill as well
 
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CovBrummie94

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #77
KenilworthSkyBlue said:
Hardly. His one goal during his last stint with us came from a calamitous goalkeeping error. Doesn't exactly equate to him being prolific for a defender.
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Seem to remember him scoring 2 decent goals for QPR in back to back games last season. I wouldn't say he has an eye for goal or is more prolific than Maatsen but I could see him matching or bettering Maatsen's tally of 1 league goal from LWB (2 of his goals came while playing AM).

We're a more attacking team now than when Sam last played for us. He'd be a greater attacking threat than in our first Championship season. Would love to have him back whether on loan or a perm.
 
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stupot07

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #78
Londonccfcfan said:
McCallum is more of a goal threat than Maatsen. Definately has an eye for a goal.

The great chances Maatsen fired into row Z were one of the many huge frustrations.
Every f in game I was shouting keep the ball down. After the Fulham at home game thought this lad was gonna contribute alot of goals but flattered to deceive.
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McCallum scored 4 in 84 games for us. A goal every 1,672 minutes

Maatsen scored 3 in 39 games for us. A goal every 1,044 minutes

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Torquay Sky Blue

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #79
Maatsen is a better player. No improvement here. Just people getting predictably sentimental
 
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SheafIsGod

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #80
I’m genuinely debating returning my season ticket if we sign this useless lump again
 
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Legia Sky Blue

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #81
SheafIsGod said:
I’m genuinely debating returning my season ticket if we sign this useless lump again
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Wow! He refuse you an autograph or something? You really come across as a woman scorned!
 
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SheafIsGod

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #82
Legia Sky Blue said:
Wow! He refuse you an autograph or something? You really come across as a woman scorned!
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It’s just a woefully uninspiring signing, especially considering we’re also supposedly getting Palmer.
 

Briles

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #83
SheafIsGod said:
It’s just a woefully uninspiring signing, especially considering we’re also supposedly getting Palmer.
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who were you expecting exactly?
 

bawtryneal

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #84
SheafIsGod said:
It’s just a woefully uninspiring signing, especially considering we’re also supposedly getting Palmer.
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Be careful my friend, these words may come back to haunt you.
 
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SheafIsGod

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #85
Briles said:
who were you expecting exactly?
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A player that is not already proven shite at this level whose fans aren’t ecstatic to see the back of
 
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SheafIsGod

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #86
bawtryneal said:
Be careful my friend, these words may come back to haunt you.
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They won’t.
 

Offhegoes

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #87
McCallum would certainly be an upgrade on Maatsen. He is excellent defensively, and can deliver a good cross and long throw. OK, he might not have the flair, but we need to stop conceding soft goals and he would help with that as Maatsen couldn't really defend. I would be very happy with this signing. Not sure Bidwell would want to be 2nd choice unless he's been considered for the left centre back position.
 
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SlowerThanPlatt

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #88
Offhegoes said:
McCallum would certainly be an upgrade on Maatsen.
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Then you have to wonder why one is apparently going to one of the top teams in Germany and the other is not wanted by Norwich? Unless Maatsen is playing further forward there?
 
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Alkhen

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #89
SheafIsGod said:
I’m genuinely debating returning my season ticket if we sign this useless lump again
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One more reason I hope he signs then... less of a chance i'll be sat next to a moaning bed wetter like you
 
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PUSB-We_are_going_up

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #90
SlowerThanPlatt said:
Then you have to wonder why one is apparently going to one of the top teams in Germany and the other is not wanted by Norwich? Unless Maatsen is playing further forward there?
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Thats what Im thinking, I assume they will be playing him on that LW
 
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KenilworthSkyBlue

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #91
Offhegoes said:
McCallum would certainly be an upgrade on Maatsen. He is excellent defensively, and can deliver a good cross and long throw. OK, he might not have the flair, but we need to stop conceding soft goals and he would help with that as Maatsen couldn't really defend. I would be very happy with this signing. Not sure Bidwell would want to be 2nd choice unless he's been considered for the left centre back position.
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His crossing was probably one of the weakest aspects of his game.
 
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mmttww

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #92
SlowerThanPlatt said:
Then you have to wonder why one is apparently going to one of the top teams in Germany and the other is not wanted by Norwich? Unless Maatsen is playing further forward there?
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You're assuming he'll get games. Seems like a big leap to me. If he's playing Bundesliga games this season I'll be happy for him but also pretty f*cking surprised! Assume they've grabbed him to see how he develops.
 

clint van damme

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #93
DannyThomas_1981 said:
So by your logic we shouldn’t have signed Huckerby (not wanted by Newcastle) or Gyokeres (not wanted by Swansea)?
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Or Sheaf!
 
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SlowerThanPlatt

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #94
mmttww said:
You're assuming he'll get games. Seems like a big leap to me. If he's playing Bundesliga games this season I'll be happy for him but also pretty f*cking surprised! Assume they've grabbed him to see how he develops.
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It’s a loan not permanent so presumably they’ll be expecting him to contribute straight away or why sign him
 
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mmttww

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #95
SlowerThanPlatt said:
It’s a loan not permanent so presumably they’ll be expecting him to contribute straight away or why sign him
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Hadn't realised that. Odd one for me. Didn't see anything to suggest he was close to their level.
 
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shmmeee

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #96
Lot of rose tinted glasses and confirmation bias in this thread. Maatsen will have a better career by far, grossly underrated by a lot on here.
 
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WGABSOOS

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #97
shmmeee said:
Lot of rose tinted glasses and confirmation bias in this thread. Maatsen will have a better career by far, grossly underrated by a lot on here.
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In which position though. Attacking wise yes but defensively he wont
 

Briles

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #98
shmmeee said:
Lot of rose tinted glasses and confirmation bias in this thread. Maatsen will have a better career by far, grossly underrated by a lot on here.
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I don't think he's underrated as a player. I think he was overrated as a lwb. He would be a great cam or winger.
 
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SBT

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #99
Philosorapter said:
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Ahh the genius Philosorapter system strikes again

Why sign McCallum when you already have Josh Reid? I’m sure we could get Jordan Thompson back for cheaper as well - why did we ever let him go?
 
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procdoc

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #100
WGABSOOS said:
In which position though. Attacking wise yes but defensively he wont
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He’s really young, certain parts of his game will develop. Clueless comment
 

covcity4life

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #101
stupot07 said:
McCallum scored 4 in 84 games for us. A goal every 1,672 minutes

Maatsen scored 3 in 39 games for us. A goal every 1,044 minutes

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He chatting shit cos he's never liked maatsen

We finished 12th ffs. Clearly our players were quite good

I am a fan of both so happy to have mcallum back if this happens
 
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Londonccfcfan

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #102
SlowerThanPlatt said:
Then you have to wonder why one is apparently going to one of the top teams in Germany and the other is not wanted by Norwich? Unless Maatsen is playing further forward there?
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Lol you keep on saying he is PROBABLY or APPARENTLY going to one of the top teams in Germany.

Has it happened? Really not factual at all.
 
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Londonccfcfan

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #103
stupot07 said:
McCallum scored 4 in 84 games for us. A goal every 1,672 minutes

Maatsen scored 3 in 39 games for us. A goal every 1,044 minutes

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Yes ignore Sam's record Last season.

Macallum 2 in 17 championship games last season.

Maatsen 3 in 39. And dont forget he played as an attacking midfielder at times too.
 

stupot07

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #104
Londonccfcfan said:
Yes ignore Sam's record Last season.

Macallum 2 in 17 championship games last season.

Maatsen 3 in 39. And dont forget he played as an attacking midfielder at times too.
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Thats an anomaly based on his career to date.

I'm basing it not a freak of 2 goals in 2 games for a defender, but based on the 80+ games I've seen him play.

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Grendel

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  • Jun 21, 2022
  • #105
shmmeee said:
Lot of rose tinted glasses and confirmation bias in this thread. Maatsen will have a better career by far, grossly underrated by a lot on here.
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i doubt he will - he’s got real flaws as a LWB
 
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