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oscillatewildly

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  • Jan 16, 2024
  • #491
JAM See said:
Fuck's sake!

14 pages! (and I appreciate I'm contributing to those numbers), but...
He hasn't even kicked a ball in anger yet.

He might be Hamer mk.2
He might be Bright Enobakhare mk. 2

Give the lad a chance, but he's definitely not the new messiah.
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What tune does this one go to?
 
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itsabuzzard

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 16, 2024
  • #492
Calista said:
Five years
And a salary rise
Five years
Dougie’s surprise
Five years
The Dane scores a lot
Five years
He’s better than Scott
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I'd sing along to that!
 
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COVKIDSNEVERQUIT

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 16, 2024
  • #493
Diogenes said:
Given the Bowie lookalike - I propose the following


Ground Control to Major Torp
Ground Control to Major Torp
Eat your smoked fish
And put your viking helmet on
Ground Control to Major Torp
Commencing countdown
Engines on
Check ignition
And may Dougs love be with you
Ten, Nine, Eight, Seven, Six, Five, Four, Three, Two, One, Liftoff
This is Ground Control
To Major Torp
You've really made the grade
And the papers want to know which sky blue shirt you wear
Now it's time to leave the capsule
If you dare
This is Major Torp to Ground Control
I'm stepping through the door
And I'm floating
In a most peculiar way
And the stars look very different today
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Hahaha, good try, but you really need to get out a bit more.
 
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procdoc

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  • Jan 16, 2024
  • #494
Mark and Adi were asked about Torp tonight.
Mark said that Torp looks a good addition. He has clean feet meaning he strikes the ball well and has a good range of passing. He was asked when he’s likely to feature and Mark bluntly replied when we think he’s ready to feature, as there are other aspects of his game he needs to work on.
Adi added that Torp is challenging for a place in the most difficult position to get into the team. He said our current midfield is in the best 3 or 4 in the whole league. I found that a very interesting comment as everyone on here thinks that’s the area we need to strengthen the most
 
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SlowerThanPlatt

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 16, 2024
  • #495
procdoc said:
Adi added that Torp is challenging for a place in the most difficult position to get into the team. He said our current midfield is in the best 3 or 4 in the whole league. I found that a very interesting comment as everyone on here thinks that’s the area we need to strengthen the most
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Sheaf we know is quality for this level, Eccles it was said Viveash loves him and pushed for him to be in the team.
 

Terry_dactyl

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 16, 2024
  • #496
procdoc said:
Mark and Adi were asked about Torp tonight.
Mark said that Torp looks a good addition. He has clean feet meaning he strikes the ball well and has a good range of passing. He was asked when he’s likely to feature and Mark bluntly replied when we think he’s ready to feature, as there are other aspects of his game he needs to work on.
Adi added that Torp is challenging for a place in the most difficult position to get into the team. He said our current midfield is in the best 3 or 4 in the whole league. I found that a very interesting comment as everyone on here thinks that’s the area we need to strengthen the most
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Is it not more about people thinking we would struggle if anyone gets injured? Our starting midfield is great.
Plus it’s nice to have some variation.
 
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Martin180

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 16, 2024
  • #497
procdoc said:
Mark and Adi were asked about Torp tonight.
Mark said that Torp looks a good addition. He has clean feet meaning he strikes the ball well and has a good range of passing. He was asked when he’s likely to feature and Mark bluntly replied when we think he’s ready to feature, as there are other aspects of his game he needs to work on.
Adi added that Torp is challenging for a place in the most difficult position to get into the team. He said our current midfield is in the best 3 or 4 in the whole league. I found that a very interesting comment as everyone on here thinks that’s the area we need to strengthen the most
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I constantly say it and get laughed at and argued against but Sheaf and Eccles are up there ,both as a pairing and individually,with the best in the league .
Eccles especially is criminally underrated by some on here while Sheaf is put on a pedestal. When you crunch stats there is very little between them .
Will be interesting to see how quickly and who with that Torp gets into the starting lineup
 
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procdoc

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 16, 2024
  • #498
Terry_dactyl said:
Is it not more about people thinking we would struggle if anyone gets injured? Our starting midfield is great.
Plus it’s nice to have some variation.
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Robins did say that Torp will offer a different dynamic
 
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Martin180

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  • Jan 16, 2024
  • #499
procdoc said:
Robins did say that Torp will offer a different dynamic
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He does like to travel with the ball which Eccles or Sheaf don't do
 

Terry_dactyl

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  • Jan 16, 2024
  • #500
procdoc said:
Robins did say that Torp will offer a different dynamic
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Brill. That’s what I like to hear.
 
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Calista

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  • Jan 16, 2024
  • #501
procdoc said:
Mark said that Torp looks a good addition. He has clean feet meaning he strikes the ball well
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Think you're reading too much into it. He's just been into the changing room and noticed that his feet are very clean.
 
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procdoc

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 16, 2024
  • #502
Martin180 said:
He does like to travel with the ball which Eccles or Sheaf don't do
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They said something along the lines of Torp needs to acclimatise and work on the defensive part to his game. They said he’s very talented and will learn quickly. His range of passing is very good they said
 
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Balli001

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 16, 2024
  • #503
Martin180 said:
I constantly say it and get laughed at and argued against but Sheaf and Eccles are up there ,both as a pairing and individually,with the best in the league .
Eccles especially is criminally underrated by some on here while Sheaf is put on a pedestal. When you crunch stats there is very little between them .
Will be interesting to see how quickly and who with that Torp gets into the starting lineup
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Binks tonight also said sheaf was up there with our best players and we miss him when he isn't there
 

Calista

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2024
  • #504
procdoc said:
They said something along the lines of Torp needs to acclimatise and work on the defensive part to his game. They said he’s very talented and will learn quickly.
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It's hard enough to keep formation with his foot-bath saturation
 
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long way home

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2024
  • #505
Torp will not be trusted to play in a flat mid with Eccles or Sheaf yet. He will be given a free role with protection behind him for a bit. Im sure he has been brought in to eventually strengthen that deeper area but now i dont see the point in forcing him in.

He will be given time and minutes to work himself in, no rush needed with him. He has the tools and fitness just needs a few weeks learning his responsibilities and getting the speed of the game. I dont doubt he will get minutes but i don't think we see him on for a few games yet
 
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Astute

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2024
  • #506
procdoc said:
Mark and Adi were asked about Torp tonight.
Mark said that Torp looks a good addition. He has clean feet meaning he strikes the ball well and has a good range of passing. He was asked when he’s likely to feature and Mark bluntly replied when we think he’s ready to feature, as there are other aspects of his game he needs to work on.
Adi added that Torp is challenging for a place in the most difficult position to get into the team. He said our current midfield is in the best 3 or 4 in the whole league. I found that a very interesting comment as everyone on here thinks that’s the area we need to strengthen the most
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Sounds like we couldn't find another Hamer so we're going to make one ourselves

And yes strengthening the backup players is important. But we can't just bring in a player this late in the season and expect them to slot straight in. It was easier in the days of 442. Now each player is a piece in a jigsaw. If one player gets the role wrong it leaves gaps. We're better off utilising the present players if needed that already know the system we use.

Which is why it's perfect timing to bring Torp in. He has already seen how passionate we can be. He has seen the football we play. Bet he can't wait to get on the pitch. By the sound of it he doesn't need much work on going forwards but he needs to learn the defensive role. I'm sure we will see a fair bit of him before the end of the season.

Would be great if he has made his way into the side before Wembley.
 
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Deleted member 5849

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  • Jan 17, 2024
  • #507
SlowerThanPlatt said:
Sheaf we know is quality for this level, Eccles it was said Viveash loves him and pushed for him to be in the team.
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Same for Allen
 

fernandopartridge

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2024
  • #508
long way home said:
Torp will not be trusted to play in a flat mid with Eccles or Sheaf yet. He will be given a free role with protection behind him for a bit. Im sure he has been brought in to eventually strengthen that deeper area but now i dont see the point in forcing him in.

He will be given time and minutes to work himself in, no rush needed with him. He has the tools and fitness just needs a few weeks learning his responsibilities and getting the speed of the game. I dont doubt he will get minutes but i don't think we see him on for a few games yet
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Nobody has a free role in the team, O'Hare is as big a part of our defensive work as anybody else in the midfield just higher up the pitch

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itsabuzzard

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2024
  • #509
Calista said:
It's hard enough to keep formation with his foot-bath saturation
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You've really got your teeth in to this.
 
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Deleted member 9744

Guest
  • Jan 17, 2024
  • #510
procdoc said:
Mark and Adi were asked about Torp tonight.
Mark said that Torp looks a good addition. He has clean feet meaning he strikes the ball well and has a good range of passing. He was asked when he’s likely to feature and Mark bluntly replied when we think he’s ready to feature, as there are other aspects of his game he needs to work on.
Adi added that Torp is challenging for a place in the most difficult position to get into the team. He said our current midfield is in the best 3 or 4 in the whole league. I found that a very interesting comment as everyone on here thinks that’s the area we need to strengthen the most
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Not everybody. I have thought all season Eccles and Sheaf have been our best players. And I think of the two Eccles is slightly better.
 

itsabuzzard

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2024
  • #511
Calista said:
It's hard enough to keep formation with his foot-bath saturation
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To the tune of "Panic in Detroit" :
He looks a lot like David Bowie (apparently)
Drives a diesel van...
Maybe someone could run with this?
 

Calista

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2024
  • #512
itsabuzzard said:
You've really got your teeth in to this.
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That's from one of the tracks on Station to Station isn't it?
 
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ccfcricoh

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2024
  • #513
Martin180 said:
I constantly say it and get laughed at and argued against but Sheaf and Eccles are up there ,both as a pairing and individually,with the best in the league .
Eccles especially is criminally underrated by some on here while Sheaf is put on a pedestal. When you crunch stats there is very little between them .
Will be interesting to see how quickly and who with that Torp gets into the starting lineup
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agree - although i feel Sheaf is pretty hard done by as well by fans and isnt put on a pedestal as much as he should be.

Sheaf last season was playing next to the best MF in the league and his job was easier, this year he has really stepped up.

Eccles also stepped up very well but do think he would benefit from a bit of rotation sometimes.
 
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skyblue_55

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  • Jan 17, 2024
  • #514
I really hope we have signed a gem , as I’m still cringing re the mercurial talents of one Marcel Hillsner …….. who could do everything ……… apart from play !
 
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MalcSB

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  • Jan 17, 2024
  • #515
Calista said:
It's hard enough to keep formation with his foot-bath saturation
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Is that by Sweet?
 

Calista

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2024
  • #516
MalcSB said:
Is that by Sweet?
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God no.

'Drive in Saturday' by Victor Torp's supposed alter ego (see post #371 on this thread).

(I will try hard to stop!)
 

JSL

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2024
  • #517
So who do people see Victor Torp replacing in the starting line up when he gets his chance? I cant see him replacing COH, Sheaf or Tats and he not exactly a front 3 man. That only leaves Eccles in my opinion but hes upped his game of late
 

TomRad85

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2024
  • #518
JSL said:
So who do people see Victor Torp replacing in the starting line up when he gets his chance? I cant see him replacing COH, Sheaf or Tats and he not exactly a front 3 man. That only leaves Eccles in my opinion but hes upped his game of late
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He's been bought in to start and assuming he's good enough the strongest 11 will have him and Sheaf in the middle. Eccles will still however get plenty of minutes. It's that simple really.

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ExmouthNeil

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2024
  • #519
So. Two things.
One. Song/chant. How bout the Iceland clap (stop it...) with the TORP! chant?
Two. Isn't it great that we can bring a new player to the squad and not need to rush him into a new league/country? How times have changed...
 
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Skybluedownunder

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2024
  • #520
ExmouthNeil said:
So. Two things.
One. Song/chant. How bout the Iceland clap (stop it...) with the TORP! chant?
Two. Isn't it great that we can bring a new player to the squad and not need to rush him into a new league/country? How times have changed...
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One -





Two - Yes very nice


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Last edited: Jan 17, 2024
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ExmouthNeil

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  • Jan 17, 2024
  • #521
Skybluedownunder said:
One -





Two - Yes very nice


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Just a simple suggestion...
But we need to keep it simple...
 
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MalcSB

Well-Known Member
  • Jan 17, 2024
  • #522
Calista said:
God no.

'Drive in Saturday' by Victor Torp's supposed alter ego (see post #371 on this thread).

(I will try hard to stop!)
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It has a bit of a Ballroom Blitz vibe
 
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Woolly68

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  • Jan 17, 2024
  • #523
When we are all out of songs can we start the Victor Torp colouring competition?
 
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Happy_Martian

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  • Jan 17, 2024
  • #524
Not going through 15 pages to check if this is a repeat.

Best tune for Vic....

Baby Shark !

Linked in case anyone has missed out on this classic

 
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Skybluedownunder

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  • Jan 17, 2024
  • #525
Woolly68 said:
When we are all out of songs can we start the Victor Torp colouring competition?
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Love it!

Here Torpy… this is how much we love you… we drew a picture for youuuuu

From Woolly, age 68 lol


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