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Match Thread Valenciennes Match Thread (Tuesday 11th - 7PM) (1 Viewer)

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  • Start date Jul 10, 2017
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Adge

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #246
sw88 said:
I think they could do a job. Both have differences to their game, but goals I can't comment on yet

Work ethic is definately there (not Morrell / headless chicken style) and great hold up play and decision making
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Were you sitting next to Presley in the stand?
 
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Adge

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #247
steve82 said:
Top marks SW88, welcome back.... time for a well earned beer.

Liking the sounds of O'Brien, and Biamou so far, Moorhouse sounds promising too.
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Only if someone else is buying-you know how mean he is!
 
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bawtryneal

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  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #248
sw88 said:
I'm not sure how productive it would be, but if it means I get to see another game, I'll take it!

Not much round here otherwise to be doing with my time. I only chose it for closeness to the ground! And I'm here til Sunday
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Go to the training ground where the team are staying and speak with MR. Tell them you are bored and out here to watch two games and could you have a run around with the lads. Might be surprised by the response. At worst they would let you watch.
 
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sw88

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  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #249
Adge said:
Were you sitting next to Presley in the stand?
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Did d I mention they have 100% I couldn't have asked for more? Their out of possession play was brilliant. But after that they will never play for this club again (said in a warrior call accent).........but we will see them out there again next week
 
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sw88

Chief Commentator!
  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #250
Adge said:
Only if someone else is buying-you know how mean he is!
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I'd have got you one if you were out here Adge
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #251
sw88 said:
I'd have got you one if you were out here Adge
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He would still moan about it.

I WANTED 108767333 AIR BUBBLES IN THIS BEER AND IT HAD 21312312333.
 
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sw88

Chief Commentator!
  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #252
Nick said:
He would still moan about it.

I WANTED 108767333 AIR BUBBLES IN THIS BEER AND IT HAD 21312312333.
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covcity4life

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #253
we need another centre mid option imo. has kelly played yet in pre season btw?
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #254
He played last night for a bit I think?
 
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shy_tall_knight

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  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #255
Nick said:
He played last night for a bit I think?
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Valenciennes is a beautiful old town in a very economically depressed area of France. It is the former coal mining and steel producing area. There are loads of slag heaps that blot the landscape but some have been turned into dry ski slopes there are also rope bridges connecting one slag heap to another. When there I didn't check out the football stadium. Also it rains a lot.
 
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Garryb80

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  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #256
Nick said:
He played last night for a bit I think?
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He did for half an hour and looks very competent
 
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Nick

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  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #257
Garryb80 said:
He did for half an hour and looks very competent
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Is he pretty much a younger Doyle or would they be ok both together in midfield?
 
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gspotgaz

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  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #258
I think Kelly will be one of our standout players this season
 
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Garryb80

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  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #259
Nick said:
Is he pretty much a younger Doyle or would they be ok both together in midfield?
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Definitely together. Took over as captain after doyle left and should be a very good partnership.
 

covcity4life

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #260
kelly doyle stevenson

3 is not enough for centre mid. 1 injury and you have 2 guys that must play 90 mins of every game

maybe maycock is good i dunno but would prefer a new signing for such an important part of the pitch
 
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Garryb80

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  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #261
covcity4life said:
kelly doyle stevenson

3 is not enough for centre mid. 1 injury and you have 2 guys that must play 90 mins of every game

maybe maycock is good i dunno but would prefer a new signing for such an important part of the pitch
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Shipley looked fairly decent there last night
 
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sw88

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  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #262
shy_tall_knight said:
Valenciennes is a beautiful old town in a very economically depressed area of France. It is the former coal mining and steel producing area. There are loads of slag heaps that blot the landscape but some have been turned into dry ski slopes there are also rope bridges connecting one slag heap to another. When there I didn't check out the football stadium. Also it rains a lot.
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But did Kelly play last night?
 
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sw88

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  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #263
Garryb80 said:
Shipley looked fairly decent there last night
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I thought Shipley looked good also. Grown into quite a big lad. Didn't realise he was so tall, although not quite Vincenti tall
 

chiefdave

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  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #264
bawtryneal said:
Go to the training ground where the team are staying and speak with MR. Tell them you are bored and out here to watch two games and could you have a run around with the lads. Might be surprised by the response. At worst they would let you watch.
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Seems there was a decent number of our boys there last night. Would be nice if the club could put something on for those who travelled. Open training session or something like that.
 
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Nick

Administrator
  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #265
INTERVIEW: Mark Robins on the Sky Blues' Pre-Season defeat against Valenciennes

"They had some real quality and we aren't going to come up against that often, but it was a good excercise to try and keep the ball and get into our shape.

"After training this morning, which we worked really hard in, it's been a very good day for us. To come out with two goals and almost dominate the second half after they kept the ball very well in the first was pleasing.

Marc McNulty scored his first goal for the Sky Blues from the penalty spot before youngster Jordan Ponticelli added second, his first goal for the club at senior level.

"We restricted their chances and got level through a penalty. Marc McNulty was just saying he's got one shot and one goal which is a good ratio, so hopefully he'll keep that up!

"Jordan Ponticelli came on for second half and ran his socks off, it was a very good performance capped off with a great finish that at the time put us ahead,"

He added: "Like i've said, in this heat and the way the lads have worked all week has been really encouraging and each member of the squad is showing they're hungry to push each other."
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chiefdave

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #266
They must be reading this forum, the club have tweeted they're looking to put something on for fans on Friday
 
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covcity4life

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #267
upbeat from robins. looking forward to next friendly now
 

Adge

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #268
Nick said:
He would still moan about it.

I WANTED 108767333 AIR BUBBLES IN THIS BEER AND IT HAD 21312312333.
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Very good but no Cigar! I don't drink I'll have you know.....
 
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Skybluefaz

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  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #269
 
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sw88

Chief Commentator!
  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #270
chiefdave said:
Seems there was a decent number of our boys there last night. Would be nice if the club could put something on for those who travelled. Open training session or something like that.
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Here's hoping!

Although can I request that's it indoor? I didn't apply enough sun cream today and now look like a silly lobster :emoji_tired_face:
 

IrishSkyBlue

Facebook User
  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #271
hope they sort another friendly and ponti gets another run
 

lifeskyblue

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 12, 2017
  • #272
sw88 said:
Hope you aren't doubting my commentary
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Never doubt your posts. Not even when 'shots' become 'sh*ts'.


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