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David O'Day

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,516
The 2 big chances for boro were

1) A keystone cops moment involving Da Silva, Lati, Sheaf and Fadz

2) The crooks efforts was someone using a trick to run at him, not pace.

Highlights are on youtube
 
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Deleted member 9744

Guest
  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,517
Martin180 said:
No we don't but to suggest Eccles is a squad player is ludicrous
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They're not alone. Shmmeee thinks we should loan him out for the season for example.
 
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fatso

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,518
long way home said:
Eccles has one of if not the best win ratio in the squad and id say is the most improved player. Not a shock being as he is playing in his natural position and is getting more confidence by the game.

You can be lucky in football but once luck turns into consistency then luck has fuck all to do with it, just means you have become a better player.
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I said after the Borough game that if we'd just paid 4 million for a midfielder and he'd put in the kind of performance that Eccles did, we'd be well chuffed.
He's developing into an excellent player, just needs to add the odd goal to his game now.
 
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saveitforthewombles

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,519
skybluecam said:
Vardy is 36.


30:45 in this video- he gets absolutely swallowed up.
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the clip where the guy is sprinting full pace 3 seconds before he turns but he still gets goal side of the ball?
 
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Deleted member 9744

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,520
Martin180 said:
So many stupid throwaway comments being made without any foundation. Da Silva has been brilliant in his two league games so far
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Dasilva is a big upgrade in quality. I like Latibeaudiere but I can't say he's better than Doyle so far.
 
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JimmyHillsbeard

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,521
skybluecam said:
The majority of those at right back.

I’m not saying get rid, he’s a great option to have but you’re kidding yourself if you think he can step into Hamer’s shoes.
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It’s simply not true. He played about half a dozen games at right back (or subbing the rwb). After January and the influx of loaners he was allowed to play exclusively in his best position ; midfield.

As for the final para, I don’t think anyone is suggesting he’s a like for like replacement for Hamer but nor are *any* of the players we’ve been linked with.
 
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Sky Blue Pete

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,522
Hamer needs replacing
Eccles will do just fine
 
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David O'Day

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,523
skybluecam said:
Vardy is 36.


30:45 in this video- he gets absolutely swallowed up.
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he's goal side when the defender moves the ball on
 

skybluecam

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,524
Anyone who thinks that we will achieve anywhere near the top 6 with Sheaf and Eccles playing as the 2 holding in a 3 man midfield is having a laugh really.

We need a Hamer replacement who is going to come in and start the vast majority of games.
 
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Evo1883

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,525
Deleted member 9744 said:
Dasilva is a big upgrade in quality. I like Latibeaudiere but I can't say he's better than Doyle so far.
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We'd struggle to upgrade on Doyle tbh , will end up playing at the top anyway .

We do need another left footed centre half
 
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Martin180

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,526
Deleted member 9744 said:
Dasilva is a big upgrade in quality. I like Latibeaudiere but I can't say he's better than Doyle so far.
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No Doyle was and is top drawer , he will become a premiership defender and possibly an international as well
 
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Sky Blue Pete

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,527
Martin180 said:
No Doyle was and is top drawer , he will become a premiership defender and possibly an international as well
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Wasn’t at the start of the season
 

David O'Day

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,528
skybluecam said:
Anyone who thinks that we will achieve anywhere near the top 6 with Sheaf and Eccles playing as the 2 holding in a 3 man midfield is having a laugh really.

We need a Hamer replacement who is going to come in and start the vast majority of games.
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We played a massive part of last season with sheaf, eccles and then kelly as the holding midfielders?

Once palmer was out Gus wasn't a holding player
 
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Evo1883

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,529
David O'Day said:
We played a massive part of last season with sheaf, eccles and then kelly as the holding midfielders?

Once palmer was out Gus wasn't a holding player
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I don't think it's ideal we play out the season with such a negative midfield either tbh .. I don't think we will anyway
 

David O'Day

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,530
Evo1883 said:
I don't think it's ideal we play out the season with such a negative midfield either tbh .. I don't think we will anyway
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We won't, we'll sign likely 2 more midfielders
 
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skybluecam

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,531
David O'Day said:
We played a massive part of last season with sheaf, eccles and then kelly as the holding midfielders?

Once palmer was out Gus wasn't a holding player
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Our 3 was much more fluid - more like a flat 3 than the 2-1 we play with Palmer/O’Hare in the side. Gus often came deep to collect the ball.
 

David O'Day

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,532
skybluecam said:
Our 3 was much more fluid - more like a flat 3 than the 2-1 we play with Palmer/O’Hare in the side. Gus often came deep to collect the ball.
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apart from when we played the box you mean
 

skybluecam

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,533
David O'Day said:
apart from when we played the box you mean
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Obviously Robins prefers 3 in midfield/2 strikers, it’s how we finished last season and spending £10m+ on strikers shows it’s how we’ll play this year.
 

David O'Day

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,534
skybluecam said:
Obviously Robins prefers 3 in midfield/2 strikers, it’s how we finished last season and spending £10m+ on strikers shows it’s how we’ll play this year.
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that has nowt to do with the conversation about how we set up last yeat
 
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David O'Day

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,535
We are going to bring in midfielders though

So no we won't have to play sheaf and eccles all season, but they are both more than good enough
 
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AFCCOVENTRY

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,536
https://x.com/gabsutton/status/1692195103698223409?s=46&t=Lz0CS_q6qRAFDOdSvU1sHg
 
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skybluecam

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,537
David O'Day said:
that has nowt to do with the conversation about how we set up last yeat
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This isn’t a conversation about how we set up last year? It’s whether we need to sign a Gus replacement or not. And we do, because Eccles can’t play that role to the standard we require.
 

Evo1883

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,538
AFCCOVENTRY said:
https://x.com/gabsutton/status/1692195103698223409?s=46&t=Lz0CS_q6qRAFDOdSvU1sHg
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Would be nice
 
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Calista

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,539
covcity4life said:
Regardless don't want to rely on sheaf and Eccles staying fit the entire season do we?
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No, but we have Kelly and Lati who can play in those DM positions too. So while we do want to add quality & depth there, we're not so desperate that selling clubs can rip us off.
 

David O'Day

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,540
skybluecam said:
This isn’t a conversation about how we set up last year? It’s whether we need to sign a Gus replacement or not. And we do, because Eccles can’t play that role to the standard we require.
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it was fella

Also eccles wouldn't play the gus role, Sheaf did it on Saturday as was actually very good
 
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Calista

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,541
Evo1883 said:
We'd struggle to upgrade on Doyle tbh , will end up playing at the top anyway .

We do need another left footed centre half
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Binks looks like an excellent loan signing in that position to me.
 
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Martin180

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,542
MisterBlueSky said:
Is he a clown? If you think that, then I suppose the loss of Gus is no loss at all in your view?

The truth is we are weaker in that position than we were last season in terms of overall quality and numbers.

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Where have I said that ?
It was in response to his claim that Eccles is a squad player at best
 
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procdoc

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,543
MisterBlueSky said:
Is he a clown? If you think that, then I suppose the loss of Gus is no loss at all in your view?

The truth is we are weaker in that position than we were last season in terms of overall quality and numbers.

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Maybe you could recommend some Croatian playmakers?
 
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hamil99

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,544
I think we'll get another 2xCM and 1xLCB. And that will be us done in the transfer window.

I hope they are all perms as well. Having 4 loans available in Jan to plug up gaps caused through injury would be great.

In regards to another striker. Reading what Robins has said about a few of our youth players, I wonder if he doesn't want to stifle their progress, and include them up untill January at least. Obikwu, Andrews and Stretton, we seem to have a good few young strikers coming through.
 

skybluecam

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,545
Martin180 said:
Where have I said that ?
It was in response to his claim that Eccles is a squad player at best
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Eccles is a squad player. The only reason he's starting is that we've sold Hamer and not yet replaced him. Once that happens Eccles will be back to the bench.
 
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Covcraig@bury

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,546
MisterBlueSky said:
Is he a clown? If you think that, then I suppose the loss of Gus is no loss at all in your view?

The truth is we are weaker in that position than we were last season in terms of overall quality and numbers.

Sent from my SM-G990B using Tapatalk
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Fight fight fight fight
 

Grendel

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,547
MisterBlueSky said:
Is he a clown? If you think that, then I suppose the loss of Gus is no loss at all in your view?

The truth is we are weaker in that position than we were last season in terms of overall quality and numbers.

Sent from my SM-G990B using Tapatalk
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Calm down. We will be signing other players
 
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Grendel

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,548
procdoc said:
Maybe you could recommend some Croatian playmakers?
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Who live in Tile Hill
 
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Deleted member 9744

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,549
skybluecam said:
Eccles is a squad player. The only reason he's starting is that we've sold Hamer and not yet replaced him. Once that happens Eccles will be back to the bench.
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He's been a regular in the team since about October last year.
 

Martin180

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  • Aug 17, 2023
  • #4,550
Deleted member 9744 said:
He's been a regular in the team since about October last year.
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Dont waste your time mate , he's typical of some of our fanbase . Once they make a decision about players they won't change their minds
 
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