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Post by Parrot on Mar 24, 2016 11:43:53 GMT
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Post by rocknrollaayatollah on Mar 24, 2016 11:46:23 GMT
If DC wants to give them a trial and thinks they're good enough. Why not?
I won't be happy if they're signed over his head though.
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Post by supergas on Mar 24, 2016 11:49:23 GMT
If DC wants to give them a trial and thinks they're good enough. Why not? I won't be happy if they're signed over his head though. Completely agree with this, if DC wants them, great.
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Post by pucklechurchgas on Mar 24, 2016 11:51:12 GMT
It's one thing being good enough, but they need to be able to fit the team mentality that has been so successful this year. If they don't speak the language I think this may be relatively hard considering no one on the training ground would be able to translate either. I think it would work best with only one or two players coming over. Would hate to see a situation like Watford in the championship being full of on loan Udinese players and losing the identity. Nonetheless, it could work well if done properly. UTG.
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Post by Antonio Fargas on Mar 24, 2016 11:57:01 GMT
As long as it's an opportunity and not an obligation, then it's all good.
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Post by Henbury Gas on Mar 24, 2016 12:01:10 GMT
More good PR for Bristol Rovers
When the new academy is up & running, part paid for by Jordan's FA, i can see loads of them coming over
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Post by Centenary Gas on Mar 24, 2016 12:02:56 GMT
I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the standard of Jordan’s national team and while the Premier League may be a step too far at this stage, several players could come over to England and do a job in the lower leagues.
They all currently play their club football in Jordan, Saudi Arabia or Qatar. Since I arrived out here for these two games against Bangladesh and Australia, the players have been receptive to everything I’ve asked of them and the technical level has been really good. I wouldn’t want to single any of them out just before two big games but they have all been a pleasure to work with so far.
The only problem is none of them understand English. A couple of the coaches who were here before me speak good English so they are on the training ground with us all day and relay my instructions to the players.
We need to beat both Bangladesh and Australia to finish top of the World Cup qualifying group but Jordan won the reverse games against them so there’s every chance.
Wael Al-Qadi owns the hotel we are staying at and he recently bought Bristol Rovers. He’s football crazy and one of the loveliest guys you could wish to meet. He speaks perfect English and spends a lot of his life there. He flew out yesterday to watch Bristol Rovers against Cambridge tomorrow and then he’s going to Carlisle for their game on Monday. Maybe one or two of Jordan’s players could end up at Bristol Rovers. They are certainly good enough.
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Post by peterparker on Mar 24, 2016 12:29:08 GMT
don't read too much too soon in to it.
I don't think they are going to just ship players over here, but it is obvious we can be a useful gateway for these players. a first point of contact/first dibs.
I think if all goes well and an Academy is set up, we are more likely to see younger players getting an opportunities to come through the system
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Post by toddy1953 on Mar 24, 2016 12:43:21 GMT
Or could this be first step in Harry getting his feet under the table here?
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Post by Qatar Gas on Mar 24, 2016 12:44:48 GMT
As most people say, that if any of these players are offered, it should be 100% up to DC if he wants to give them a trial, bring them in on loan, permanently etc.
Some of the players in the Qatar league could do well in the lower leagues but not many of them. That said, they are putting a lot into the coaching the youngsters here and that shows with their youth teams doing pretty well in recent tournaments.
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Post by baggins on Mar 24, 2016 12:48:04 GMT
I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the standard of Jordan’s national team and while the Premier League may be a step too far at this stage, several players could come over to England and do a job in the lower leagues. They all currently play their club football in Jordan, Saudi Arabia or Qatar. Since I arrived out here for these two games against Bangladesh and Australia, the players have been receptive to everything I’ve asked of them and the technical level has been really good. I wouldn’t want to single any of them out just before two big games but they have all been a pleasure to work with so far. The only problem is none of them understand English. A couple of the coaches who were here before me speak good English so they are on the training ground with us all day and relay my instructions to the players. We need to beat both Bangladesh and Australia to finish top of the World Cup qualifying group but Jordan won the reverse games against them so there’s every chance. Wael Al-Qadi owns the hotel we are staying at and he recently bought Bristol Rovers. He’s football crazy and one of the loveliest guys you could wish to meet. He speaks perfect English and spends a lot of his life there. He flew out yesterday to watch Bristol Rovers against Cambridge tomorrow and then he’s going to Carlisle for their game on Monday. Maybe one or two of Jordan’s players could end up at Bristol Rovers. They are certainly good enough.Owns the hotel? I'm not sure why I'm surprised but I am. Jeez how rich is this guy?
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Post by Centenary Gas on Mar 24, 2016 12:50:35 GMT
I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the standard of Jordan’s national team and while the Premier League may be a step too far at this stage, several players could come over to England and do a job in the lower leagues. They all currently play their club football in Jordan, Saudi Arabia or Qatar. Since I arrived out here for these two games against Bangladesh and Australia, the players have been receptive to everything I’ve asked of them and the technical level has been really good. I wouldn’t want to single any of them out just before two big games but they have all been a pleasure to work with so far. The only problem is none of them understand English. A couple of the coaches who were here before me speak good English so they are on the training ground with us all day and relay my instructions to the players. We need to beat both Bangladesh and Australia to finish top of the World Cup qualifying group but Jordan won the reverse games against them so there’s every chance. Wael Al-Qadi owns the hotel we are staying at and he recently bought Bristol Rovers. He’s football crazy and one of the loveliest guys you could wish to meet. He speaks perfect English and spends a lot of his life there. He flew out yesterday to watch Bristol Rovers against Cambridge tomorrow and then he’s going to Carlisle for their game on Monday. Maybe one or two of Jordan’s players could end up at Bristol Rovers. They are certainly good enough.Owns the hotel? I'm not sure why I'm surprised but I am. Jeez how rich is this guy? Don't they own a chunk of the 4 seasons or something like that?
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Post by mumbles on Mar 24, 2016 12:56:02 GMT
don't read too much too soon in to it. I don't think they are going to just ship players over here, but it is obvious we can be a useful gateway for these players. a first point of contact/first dibs. I think if all goes well and an Academy is set up, we are more likely to see younger players getting an opportunities to come through the system
I've always thought this was Wael's principle motivation for buying a club in the UK - i.e. to use it as a portal for getting experience in a competitive league for Jordanian youngsters with the long term goal of improving their national side. Hopefully it turns out to be a mutually beneficial arrangement.
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Post by scoobydoogas on Mar 24, 2016 13:01:56 GMT
Don't they own a chunk of the 4 seasons or something like that? Blimey, are the Four Seasons still touring?
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Post by baggins on Mar 24, 2016 13:15:43 GMT
Owns the hotel? I'm not sure why I'm surprised but I am. Jeez how rich is this guy? Don't they own a chunk of the 4 seasons or something like that? I have no idea but the wealth is obviously substantial. And they chose us? It's still not sunk in yet.
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Post by baggins on Mar 24, 2016 13:19:00 GMT
don't read too much too soon in to it. I don't think they are going to just ship players over here, but it is obvious we can be a useful gateway for these players. a first point of contact/first dibs. I think if all goes well and an Academy is set up, we are more likely to see younger players getting an opportunities to come through the system
I've always thought this was Wael's principle motivation for buying a club in the UK - i.e. to use it as a portal for getting experience in a competitive league for Jordanian youngsters with the long term goal of improving their national side. Hopefully it turns out to be a mutually beneficial arrangement.
I don't think they, he, did it for that and I don't think he did it to show off his wealth. I'm beginning to think he honestly did it because he loves his football, wanted to be part of something special that he could enjoy and see achieve things with him at the helm.
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Post by Quartermaster on Mar 24, 2016 13:35:33 GMT
Don't they own a chunk of the 4 seasons or something like that? I have no idea but the wealth is obviously substantial. And they chose us? It's still not sunk in yet. It hasn't for me either. I can't believe how much things have changed by bringing the new people. We are professional beyond recognition now!
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Post by pilninggas on Mar 24, 2016 13:59:59 GMT
Does Jordan have an equivalent to Astafjevs? If yes, sign him up!
Seriously, we got Vitas because Johnson Sr was National Coach with Latvia and he linked Vita and Holloway up
- As long as DC has final say it works for me.
"Ooo-arr, he's Jordanian..."
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Post by mumbles on Mar 24, 2016 14:21:29 GMT
just thinking back to the Nigel Pierre attempted transfer, what are the work permit arrangements for players from Jordan?... didn't Pierre's transfer fall through because he wasn't an international player or something?
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Post by pilninggas on Mar 24, 2016 14:31:52 GMT
just thinking back to the Nigel Pierre attempted transfer, what are the work permit arrangements for players from Jordan?... didn't Pierre's transfer fall through because he wasn't an international player or something? Jack Warner (of FIFA infamy) owned Joe Public, who Pierre was registered too. Warner was (is?) also the chairman of the Trinidadian FA and a CONCACAF rep (count the conflict in interests). He falsified the number of international games Pierre had played so Rovers would sign him (6-figure bid?). The FA vetoed the transfer, although Pierre did play enough internationals in the end and came back to England for a short while. Presumably in Wael we have a trusted link with Jordan. Jack Warner was/is a right shady bastard who wanted a juicy fee for Pierre, legimate or not.
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