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fernandopartridge

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,696
shmmeee said:
Can anyone confirm how many we scored from corners over the last two seasons compared to now?
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Less last season, I can't remember too many, we do win a lot of corners though this season (second highest in the league) so I suppose the measure is really how many goals from corners as a % of the number of corners season on season. Not sure where that data is.

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Evo1883

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,697
Pusb1 said:
Living in Orlando (Probably on a better salary) or living in Coventry.

Take off your rose-tinted glasses- of course anyone in their right mind would pick Orlando every single time
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Why ? MLS clubs can offer good wages but you rarely see players pick it over England in their prime , players often see the championship as a bridge to the Premier league too .

the previous poster is correct
 
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Evo1883

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,698
Hutch11 said:
He did say potentially and potentially why not
The kid has come on leaps and bounds this season and if he keeps improving at the same rate its quite possible
I don't get the doubters on here sometimes , Eccles has been excellent this season and for me is getting better and better
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If John fleck can play Premier league football then that surely gives many players hope eh
 
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SBAndy

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,699
shmmeee said:
Can anyone confirm how many we scored from corners over the last two seasons compared to now?
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Directly from corners (i.e. not second phase attacks) it looks like 5 in the league.
fernandopartridge said:
Less last season, I can't remember too many, we do win a lot of corners though this season (second highest in the league) so I suppose the measure is really how many goals from corners as a % of the number of corners season on season. Not sure where that data is.

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This is a good point.
 
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Frostie

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,700
fernandopartridge said:
Less last season, I can't remember too many, we do win a lot of corners though this season (second highest in the league) so I suppose the measure is really how many goals from corners as a % of the number of corners season on season. Not sure where that data is.

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I believe we have 6 goals from 180 corners (in the league).
So scoring from 3.3% of them which statistically is pretty good.
 
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Sky Blue Pete

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,701
Frostie said:
I believe we have 6 goals from 180 corners (in the league).
So scoring from 3.3% of them which statistically is pretty good.
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Yep about double the historic percentage
 

Evo1883

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,702
I felt like sheaf put some bangers in which caused problems , but we go straight back to josh when he's in
 
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SBT

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,703
Ffs guys

 
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SBAndy

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,704
Evo1883 said:
I felt like sheaf put some bangers in which caused problems , but we go straight back to josh when he's in
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That’s probably the oddest thing - Sheaf’s corners have looked more threatening. I’d also wager that Eccles is more mobile in defence if he’s mopping up the risk of a quick break.
 
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rexo87

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,705
SBAndy said:
That’s probably the oddest thing - Sheaf’s corners have looked more threatening. I’d also wager that Eccles is more mobile in defence if he’s mopping up the risk of a quick break.
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I’d assume this is because Sheaf is pretty decent in the air


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CovLad94

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,706
Eccles corners are like Todd Kanes crossing, 1 in 5 are excellent, the others dogshit. I do like Eccles his development has been a joy to see, still learning in the new creative role left empty with Gus' departure.
 
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SBT

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,707
rexo87 said:
I’d assume this is because Sheaf is pretty decent in the air


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He must be good in the air if he’s threatening from his own corners!
 
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cstring82

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,708
Manchester_sky_blue said:
44 appearances for Stoke last season and no significant injuries that I can find any mention of? He's made 230 odd senior appearances (most of them on his myriad of loan spells from Chelsea) and is only 28
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I’m going on what I’ve been told by a Stoke fan, he made a few off the bench last year, always carrying knocks and strains, doesn’t complete games either.
 
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Deity

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,709
Anyway back on topic ….
 

Briles

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,710
Do we think styles might still be a shout? Given he knows Thomas and Kitching and plays in a position most believe needs strengthening?
 

TomRad85

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,711
Briles said:
Do we think styles might still be a shout? Given he knows Thomas and Kitching and plays in a position most believe needs strengthening?
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He can cover multiple positions which is certainly useful.

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Manchester_sky_blue

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,712
Briles said:
Do we think styles might still be a shout? Given he knows Thomas and Kitching and plays in a position most believe needs strengthening?
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I'd take him but can't help thinking it would have been done already if we were interested
 
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Skyblue Bangkok

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,713
Martin180 said:
He won't leave them this way
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He tried his luck in the Thai League a few years ago, he was total shite.
Martin180 said:
He won't leave them this way
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Briles said:
Do we think styles might still be a shout? Given he knows Thomas and Kitching and plays in a position most believe needs strengthening?
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Well probably end up with Harry Styles
 

Manchester_sky_blue

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,714
Skyblue Bangkok said:
Well probably end up with Harry Styles
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We'd sell a few shirts
 
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BlueSkiesForever

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,715
I know that what we want and we’ll get are probably two very different things but I can’t help thinking we should be aiming a bit higher than the likes of Callum Styles, Langstaff, John Swift, etc etc. We’ve proven to be a top championship side that was one or two penalties away from the Prem.

Meanwhile the likes of Hull are signing Carvalho, alright he’s not amazing but he’s played alright in a number of games for Liverpool. If fucking Hull can sign a Liverpool loanee then there’s no reason we can’t sign someone of similar quality. All the main rumours going round are league 1 players, I get that we signed Kitching and Thomas from league 1 but I just think for that key CM spot where you’re relying on that one player to do well we need a bit of proven quality in the squad rather than hopefuls from Oxford or Wycombe etc.
 
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Skyblue Bangkok

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,716
Manchester_sky_blue said:
We'd sell a few shirts i had a relation who went out with one of the band lol.
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Manchester_sky_blue

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,717
BlueSkiesForever said:
I know that what we want and we’ll get are probably two very different things but I can’t help thinking we should be aiming a bit higher than the likes of Callum Styles, Langstaff, John Swift, etc etc. We’ve proven to be a top championship side that was one or two penalties away from the Prem.

Meanwhile the likes of Hull are signing Carvalho, alright he’s not amazing but he’s played alright in a number of games for Liverpool. If fucking Hull can sign a Liverpool loanee then there’s no reason we can’t sign someone of similar quality. All the main rumours going round are league 1 players, I get that we signed Kitching and Thomas from league 1 but I just think for that key CM spot where you’re relying on that one player to do well we need a bit of proven quality in the squad rather than hopefuls from Oxford or Wycombe etc.
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There's some logic in what you're saying but Hull aren't just signing Liverpool players, they are loaning a Liverpool player with a lot of baggage and a bad rep.

I'd also add that all of our recent success has come via lower league players stepping up or from largely unknown signings from abroad
 

TomRad85

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,718
BlueSkiesForever said:
I know that what we want and we’ll get are probably two very different things but I can’t help thinking we should be aiming a bit higher than the likes of Callum Styles, Langstaff, John Swift, etc etc. We’ve proven to be a top championship side that was one or two penalties away from the Prem.

Meanwhile the likes of Hull are signing Carvalho, alright he’s not amazing but he’s played alright in a number of games for Liverpool. If fucking Hull can sign a Liverpool loanee then there’s no reason we can’t sign someone of similar quality. All the main rumours going round are league 1 players, I get that we signed Kitching and Thomas from league 1 but I just think for that key CM spot where you’re relying on that one player to do well we need a bit of proven quality in the squad rather than hopefuls from Oxford or Wycombe etc.
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Premier League loanees aren't always a surefire success, far from it actually. If the right one is available then I'm sure Robins is looking.
Ultimately good players come from all over, if there's a good young player in league 1 it's worth taking a look as they'll probably end up on the books of a Championship club as a much more valuable good young player. Also ownership of players is always preferable.

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Sick Boy

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,719
fatso said:
He's a £7.7 million pound centre forward, who's failed as a centre forward.

I'm delighted he's doing exceptionally well as a left sided midfielder, (long may it continue) but he was brought in as a centre forward, and has failed at such.

And now we still need another centre forward.
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This has to be parody surely?
 
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TomRad85

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,720
Looks like Hull now have 5 loan players and there's a chance they all start. Worth it if it comes off and you get promoted I suppose but it's no way to build a team long term.

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2024/25 League 1 Champs?

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,721
Hull are also close to signing Ryan Kent - £2m apparently….
 

Alkhen

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,722
2024/25 League 1 Champs? said:
Hull are also close to signing Ryan Kent - £2m apparently….
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Imagine the wage bill they must be wracking up. Hope for their fans sake it doesn't go tits up
 

2024/25 League 1 Champs?

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,723
it’s like they’ve literally gone shit or bust
 

fernandopartridge

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,724
Sick Boy said:
This has to be parody surely?
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It's just his usual clueless ramblings, people who can't think outside of 4-4-2 so a wide forward has to be a "left midfielder"
 
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Deity

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,725
2024/25 League 1 Champs? said:
Hull are also close to signing Ryan Kent - £2m apparently….
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End product often disappoints but I think he’ll be a good addition in the championship
 

fernandopartridge

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,726
I've got a feeling Hull's turkish owner is getting excited and Rosenior will be pushed into signing players he doesn't really want but owner perceives will help a promotion push.

Some on here were a bit dismissive of Wright scoring goals in the Turkish league, Kent hasn't even started a game in it.
 
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Earlsdon_Skyblue1

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,727
Deity said:
End product often disappoints but I think he’ll be a good addition in the championship
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I think he was born half man half dog. The way he can keep the ball and beat players is like that of a Jack Russell. However, he can't pass, cross, or shoot. In fact, he's so bad at those things it is actually astonishing. Never seen anything like it.
 

TomRad85

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,728
fernandopartridge said:
I've got a feeling Hull's turkish owner is getting excited and Rosenior will be pushed into signing players he doesn't really want but owner perceives will help a promotion push.

Some on here were a bit dismissive of Wright scoring goals in the Turkish league, Kent hasn't even started a game in it.
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I think they actually tried to sign Wright didn't they?

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Lee77

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,729
Deity said:
End product often disappoints but I think he’ll be a good addition in the championship
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Wasn't interested in his last season at Rangers. Was talk of him going back there but the majority don't want him, another one with a seemingly bad attitude. Can't get a game in Turkey either. If he sorts himself out and gets his head down then yeah, possibly a good addition but I'd be disappointed if he came here.
 

JSL

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  • Jan 10, 2024
  • #9,730
Something has got to be announced soon. We must be in for someone given Ayari was let go early. Friday night just before the Leicester game would be a good time to announce something to raise the profile
 
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