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Post by madgas on Jul 12, 2019 18:20:07 GMT
His apology was pretty limp. But as many say, everyone deserves second chances. But on the face of what I've seen regarding the trial and subsequent actions I wouldn't sign him. But I don't have to do my due diligence like coggy. If cogs determines different. I'm not boycotting. His behaviour was really poor no doubt. But we're kidding ourselves if we think footballers are angels and are worthy of role model status off the pitch. You're right. There are other footballers that misbehave. And in truth, I don't think those who look for their moral guidance from footballers will get that far... But just because other footballers have been bad doesn't mean that it's ok for them to be so. If someone does multiple murders, no remorse, would you sign them because well we've had players that have had speeding fines in the past. I appreciate that the law is binary. And he was found not guilty. But morality is not. Its grey. And from everything I read on the case I'd suggest- he's a bad egg. Butttttttt again, if cogs speaks to him and gets a different vibe- I'm content with that. But in a binary poll I think the logical conclusion is "no" or "yes if."
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Post by madgas on Jul 11, 2019 22:25:49 GMT
What about when we signed Adam Smith I'm not sure what's to be achieved going through each ex player... or each player with baggage. To answer your question I was a little wary when we signed Smith. And at least character wise Smith seemed to prove any doubts I had wrong. In my opinion, it seems many on here want second chances as a right. Which is nice and all but they don't come free. If cogs signs him I'm not wishing him bad or wanting him to fail. Its simply a case of based on all the information I have about the trial and behaviour at it- I wouldn't go there. Thankfully, the people who will make the decision probably know alot more than me. Its clearly not one you choose on purely football terms otherwise this poll would be 98% in a single direction.
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Post by madgas on Jul 11, 2019 21:36:49 GMT
Football wise: yes Criminal: No, the law decided that. Decent bloke: Nah, guilty or innocent aside. If you read what he actually admits to doing he's still not good enough to wear the quarters. I know, people deserve second chances. But guilty or innocent his behaviour that night was awful and he never really apologised. Would I want my kids idolising him? Nope, sorry. He did make a public apology for his actions FYI. His apology was pretty limp. But as many say, everyone deserves second chances. But on the face of what I've seen regarding the trial and subsequent actions I wouldn't sign him. But I don't have to do my due diligence like coggy. If cogs determines different. I'm not boycotting.
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Post by madgas on Jul 11, 2019 21:22:40 GMT
Football wise: yes Criminal: No, the law decided that. Decent bloke: Nah, guilty or innocent aside. If you read what he actually admits to doing he's still not good enough to wear the quarters. I know, people deserve second chances. But guilty or innocent his behaviour that night was awful and he never really apologised. Would I want my kids idolising him? Nope, sorry. I presume you were of the same opinion when his co-defendant was here on loan a few years ago? Yes.
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Post by madgas on Jul 11, 2019 20:07:49 GMT
Football wise: yes Criminal: No, the law decided that. Decent bloke: Nah, guilty or innocent aside. If you read what he actually admits to doing he's still not good enough to wear the quarters. I know, people deserve second chances. But guilty or innocent his behaviour that night was awful and he never really apologised. Would I want my kids idolising him? Nope, sorry. if we are signing players based on being good boys with the ladies then I think the pool will shrink significantly! Lol! Or does it only matter if they’ve been caught and it’s been publicised? #playingdevilsadvocate Does it only matter if they've been caught and it's been publicised? - Getting caught is clearly relevant. Cant not be. Look everyone deserves second chances and he was found not guilty.
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Post by madgas on Jul 11, 2019 19:00:00 GMT
Football wise: yes
Criminal: No, the law decided that.
Decent bloke: Nah, guilty or innocent aside. If you read what he actually admits to doing he's still not good enough to wear the quarters. I know, people deserve second chances. But guilty or innocent his behaviour that night was awful and he never really apologised. Would I want my kids idolising him? Nope, sorry.
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Post by madgas on Jul 10, 2019 21:12:32 GMT
Last season I remember keeping an eye on him having read a few good "pirate" reviews. Very tidy footballer. If Cogs can get him battling- it'll be ace signing.
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Post by madgas on Jul 8, 2019 18:16:22 GMT
Not overly worried. Right now I think we're in decent shape. Absolutely need a winger winger and another striker. Do think something must be close on the latter as I doubt we'd of released Payne without that knowledge. Pretty sure we'd habe let Payne go to anyone who wanted him at the time they wanted him. Don't look a carthorse in the mouth, so to speak. Possibly, but with us paying a portion of his contract I suspect they did the maths on other deals too. Perhaps wrong. We'll see. A month to find a couple of options.
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Post by madgas on Jul 8, 2019 16:57:53 GMT
Not overly worried. Right now I think we're in decent shape. Absolutely need a winger winger and another striker. Do think something must be close on the latter as I doubt we'd of released Payne without that knowledge. A winger winger or just a winger? I mean a winger that's not afraid of chalk on the boots. I like the wide options, but there all wide players that like the middle. Maybe rodders will go on the outside but hes so useful in the air- it's a clear tactic to get him inside the penalty box as much as possible.
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Post by madgas on Jul 8, 2019 16:13:43 GMT
Not overly worried.
Right now I think we're in decent shape.
Absolutely need a winger winger and another striker. Do think something must be close on the latter as I doubt we'd of released Payne without that knowledge.
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Post by madgas on Jul 8, 2019 16:05:14 GMT
Wed of finally been able to put a tent in the away area!
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Post by madgas on Jul 6, 2019 8:11:22 GMT
5 th July. English Football League Lewie Coyle [Leeds - Fleetwood] Loan Robbie Cundy [Bristol City - Exeter] Loan Bambo Diaby [KSC Lokeren - Barnsley] Undisclosed Jake Eastwood [Sheffield United - Scunthorpe] Loan Jorge Grant [Nottingham Forest - Lincoln] Undisclosed Bradley Johnson [Derby - Blackburn] Free Filip Krovinovic [Benfica - West Brom] Loan Max O'Leary [Bristol City - Shrewsbury] Loan Matthew Olosunde [Manchester United - Rotherham] Free Matt Palmer [Rotherham - Bradford] Loan Jack Powell [Maidstone - Crawley] Free Tiago Silva [Feirense - Nottingham Forest] Undisclosed Gregor Zabret [Swansea - Oldham] Loan Max O’Leary from City to Shrewsbury is a fantastic signing. His dad is a teacher in Wiltshire. One of the best ones. Cant wish anything other than well.
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Post by madgas on Jul 1, 2019 18:41:45 GMT
I'd like- Jak, Scales, and that Gribbin fella.
Release 3 more.
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Post by madgas on Jun 30, 2019 12:18:50 GMT
The Ireland game is essentially just a single game? No big loss if a couple come in after. Feel the squad is pretty good atm. Room for a striker now Paynes gone. A winger in and out is also needed because neither Mensah, Matthews or Bennett played under GC and I'd although I'd take 2 going into next season we shouldn't have 3 like this. The squad is getting better but despite the good (?) signings we’ve not added any creativity or width or strikers, so essentially we’ve replaced what we’ve lost defensively but not improved any other area. You’re right there is room for a striker now Payne’s gone and we do need to strengthen the areas you’ve said. It looks like we need to balance any coming in with players going out. Don’t disagree with this btw so we might need a bit of patience for the last few players. UTG! My main plus is that we have THD, Kelly, Little and Hare. I'm quite happy with that mix. Bennett looked alot better with Browner overlapping giving him room to cut inside... I think the improvement in our full back areas is going to seriously develop our creativity going forward. Yes, we could do with a little more but I'm very optimistic.
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Post by madgas on Jun 30, 2019 10:33:53 GMT
Locks is legend.
Cant remember another CB as consistent since the late 90's. Best CB or at least most important CB we've had for 20 odd years.
Personally I think he's moved at the right time. I thought snakey and bodin left a window too early and Elis a whole season. Was probably wrong on bodin.
Good luck to him.
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Post by madgas on Jun 30, 2019 8:58:08 GMT
The Ireland game is essentially just a single game? No big loss if a couple come in after.
Feel the squad is pretty good atm.
Room for a striker now Paynes gone.
A winger in and out is also needed because neither Mensah, Matthews or Bennett played under GC and I'd although I'd take 2 going into next season we shouldn't have 3 like this.
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Post by madgas on Jun 30, 2019 8:54:08 GMT
The Ireland game is essentially just a single game? No big loss if a couple come in after.
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Kyle
Jun 27, 2019 20:32:36 GMT
via mobile
Post by madgas on Jun 27, 2019 20:32:36 GMT
Think Benno and THD would work very well together. Not frustrated at him staying at all.
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Post by madgas on Jun 24, 2019 17:04:55 GMT
I would have called this a fantastic signing for us.
Being honest, for a club much more ready for the championship I'd suggest its disappointing. His best league return is 13. I know he offers a target presence but unless they get the Elis of a year ago- they'll be disappointed. It's not insignificant money. A large part of me Hope's he does the business because he was an important part of what we achieved.
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Post by madgas on Jun 20, 2019 6:28:12 GMT
I reckon the squads currently on for the top half. If we can get 40 games each from little and THD I'm very excited. The current squad ? I just don’t see it. Without Bonhams ( who’s left) outstanding performances last season and JCHs wonder goals ( is he really going to keep scoring like that next season ?) we’d have been relegated with a few games left. Add to that we’ve lost our best centerhalf and captain in Lockyer , I actually think we’re probsbly weaker now than we were when we finished last season. Long way to go until the window ends / season starts but with no width , very little pace , no creative midfielder and only one striker who’s ever scored regularly over a 6 month period at the club I find it hard to get excited about a top half finish at the moment. I don't think mid table is that overboard. We've lost a lot of players but very few were being utilised by GC. Coughlan likes to point out that since hed been in we had the 8th or 9th best form so top half isn't even improvement. I agree some width will be key but feel THD and little should be very strong for this division
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