covmark
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Eccles was playing in a team that finished 5th last season.
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SkyBlue_Bear83
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Not first choice he wasn't
pusbccfc
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Until he gets his inevitable injury.
Legia Sky Blue
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Eccles was mostly a first choice player last season. Only 7 players made more League starts, so more often than not he was in our starting XI.
Osabisa3256
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He’s not good enough if we want to challenge for top 6 this season same goes for Kelly. The league is stronger this season think they will struggle!!
COVKIDSNEVERQUIT
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If the club aren't going pay Hamer what he wants, they're not going pay Tom Davies what he wants.
pusbccfc
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How many at right back?
pusbccfc
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To be fair, Tom Davies will need to grow up a bit because he isn't going to get £50k a week anywhere.
At no point last season was Eccles a first choice midfield pick. He played largely because of injuries or because our RWB’s were out of form. .
I do think he will develop into a good championship midfielder that said.
COVKIDSNEVERQUIT
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Legia Sky Blue
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It has often been the case at Cov, that our fans take home grown talent for granted. Eccles is a good example of that. He is a lot better player than some of our fans recognise, although that hasn't been helped by having to regularly help out the team by playing out of position. I think this could be a big season for him though. A bit more self confidence and he could be a hell of a player. We certainly need him or Sheaf to step out of Hamer's shadow and become a dominating midfield force now Hamer is leaving.
COVKIDSNEVERQUIT
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Brighton Sky Blue
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Isn’t Styles more an attacking midfielder?
Balli001
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No more central. Beleive he even covered RWB as well before
Our record with Eccles in the team us pretty outstanding. He's much better than a lot of people on here think in my view. One of the best players against Leicester too.
Martin180
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Rubbish
Brighton Sky Blue
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Eccles will improve further this season barring more injury misfortune, he is very much needed.
stupot07
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Alkhen
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Isn't he training with Bristol Rovers to keep fit or something?
Not sure having Joey Barton in your ear is good for anyone's career?! I'm bet the Bristol Rovers facilities will be a shock to the lad might sharpen his mind to re adjust his expectations.
Going off how much top flight game time he got early on you would think there is a good player to had in him if the price is right. still young but not the dynamic type we need as a priority.
Eccles is more than good enough, if he was good enough last season he’s good enough this season.
SkyBlue_Bear83
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Yes, he is good enough to play the same role as last season - utility squad player who can provide cover for injury and suspension in multiple position.
Don't think he's ready to make the step to key player in a team looking to make the play offs.
SkyBlueSam01
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I feel like a lot of fans think a good player is all stepovers and slide tackles... In reality its things like teamwork, reading the game, pass selection etc that will impress Robins and Viveash and Eccles is excellent at that side of the game.
As you say these are attributes that will only get better over the next decade and I think he will end up playing at a much higher level than many people realise
I disagree. It’s a long season can see him
starting at least half the games. Massively underrated thankfully not by Robins. He’s city through and through also. Seems to get on well with the whole squad I can see him emerging as an important player for us.
fernandopartridge
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Christ, the team can't be made up of 11 Hamers. Eccles was great last season and enabled Hamer to push forward.
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stupot07
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Yeah but we all dream of a team of Gary Breens.
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fernandopartridge
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He's very good at reading the game and winning the ball, you need that otherwise you never have the fucking thing.
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nightowl1883
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Eliesse ben seghir from Monaco
fernandopartridge
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I liked him but he's not got anywhere near the same quality
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shmmeee
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Would you say better than Sheaf? I’m not sure and Sheaf gives you the passing range on top. That’s what I mean. I’m not sure what he brings beyond what Sheaf does to dislodge him from the team.
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