DaveF

3 minutes ago, Jose said:

Wasn’t this yesterday? Was JL and BT there? Any serious questions asked or was all forgotten after Tuesday? 

Thread on the transfer forum.

Inkeeping with the title of this thread I spell Stoke S H I T H O L E - Shit'ole!

4 minutes ago, Harry said:

Why is it underwhelming? 
He’s a 19 year old from the national league. 
Lots of clubs want him. If we manage to get him it’ll be quite a coup to be fair. 
He’s not ready to step straight into Championship football. He needs a bit more experience first. 
If part of the deal to secure his signing is an agreement to go back on loan this season, then it’s good business. 
 

Hey, listen - I’ve always been the first one to be critical of our recruitment. But there is nothing to get angry about on this one. 
It’s a low fee for a sought after player. 

Seems like we're making a few exciting young signings to bolster our already strong academy. If 2 or 3 of these make the grade at Championship level they'll be worth the modest outlay, this fella and Murphy seem to have very decent potential.

I'm all for snapping up the best available youth players we can find.

Can confirm the Bath branch is very poor.

5 minutes ago, Bcfc24 said:

Exactly and if they both aren’t ready are we just stockpiling 10’s for the future

He plays further back.

2 hours ago, Harry said:

 

Bearing in mind he’s had a couple of months out with a hamstring injury too. 
He’s only just back up to full speed the last couple of weeks. 
Seen a couple of their games this season.  SPH is a bit of a menace for them. His energy levels and pressing are very good, his hold up and link play has been good. He gets himself about the pitch and worries/confuses the defence. He’s been very good from what I’ve seen. 

Based on his performances this season how would you rate him in your scouting percentages?

His output for a 19 year old not playing every minute seem pretty impressive, but stats can be misleading!

5 minutes ago, Robbored said:

Walking towards the underpasses post match two policemen were stood at the footpath by the cottages. There was an overwhelming smell of weed everywhere and I asked one if they could smell it - he grinned and shrugged his shoulders………

Partially decriminalised now anyway, innit? AT LAST.

5 minutes ago, Antman said:

the policing after the game seemed a bit random. they stopped you going into the park (2 horses) but everyone just went along 10 feet and went over the wall - what was the point in blocking us at the gate then?

also the police kettled the WH fans then as it got a bit lairy they just let them loose with the city fans. again pointless IMO

Yeah was a bit odd. A couple of West Ham fans were getting lairy at some city fans at the start of Coronation Road, but was all words and gestures as usual... They then apparently nearly got run over by a lorry so they started punching it and shouting at the driver.

10 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

I had people on me laugh at me a few weeks ago when I said "we won't realise how much we've missed him untill he plays" hope you're having a good evening lads. 

 

 

Yep well done, you are the best.

20 minutes ago, Harry said:

I agree. For me it’s not a red. 
I actually even think it may not be a red with VAR. 
Usually to satisfy a red there are a few things that need to happen  

A) Is the player out of control  

B) Are there 2 feet off the ground  

C) Are the studs up  

D) Is it a straight leg 

E) Is it over the top of the ball 

None of those definitions are met with Williams’ tackle. 
Its 1-footed, when contact is made with the ball he doesn’t have a straight leg, his studs aren’t showing and it’s not high  

He contacts the ball low, it’s just the angle his foot comes off of the ball which takes his foot higher and into Ings  but the velocity of the tackle has already been taken out of the challenge as the ball was contacted first and took all of the ‘power’ out of the tackle. That wouldn’t have hurt the opponent. 

They compared it to Gusto’s challenge for Chelsea on the post-match analysis. 
For reference, Gusto’s was a yellow. Gusto has a straight leg, studs up and makes no contact with the ball. 
 

Williams’ tackle was a hard but fair one. And I don’t think VAR sends him off as it hasn’t met any 1 of the 5 thresholds above. 
Both pics below are the point of contact …… 

It's definitely a red these days...

1 minute ago, Robbored said:

That’s exactly how he comes over when commentating or pundit. He’s a likeable guy.

You're always going on about Don Goodman, give it up Robbored you're never going to meet him.

31 minutes ago, frenchred said:

Maybe they are not so pathetically soft as this country has become?

3 minutes ago, MelksRed said:

I bet it will not be what we all expect. What are my odds?

You mean Scott Twine is signing us? 

4 minutes ago, Numero Uno said:

My mistake then. I thought it was season ticket holders and members only today.

Yeah I also got mine on general sale. There were a fair few together up in the Gods of the Lansdown if you were sharp at 2pm. Loads of random singles dotted about as well which I imagine will stay empty?

The website is dying.

10 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Has TM got wage estimates?

@Ska Junkie

11 hours ago, Ska Junkie said:

Do we know what he's earning? Transfer mkt suggests it's relatively low. 

Transfermkt is all just guess work isn't it? 

Amazing strength in depth for Hull in midfield and attack now, comparing them to use we are miles off them on paper. Football ain't played on paper though, IS IT LADS?!?!

4 minutes ago, FNQ said:

We’re still in it.. they’ve only one sub left too..

Jarrod Bowen though.. what a player

I think they've got 1 subs left but have to be used all at once?

1 hour ago, Shauntaylor85 said:

GWR are terrible these days. I have this issue most weeks, thankfully today is a home game for me. Imagine doing what you are doing every week for a home game for 20 odd years….then you may realise why I’m a moaner! It hurts more! 

Yeah I commute into Paddington weekly from Bath and more often than not there seems to be issues... really needs sorting, such an expensive, poor service.

Good luck to everyone travelling, hopefully you aren't too delayed.

I'm guessing his former teammates Sam Curtis and Mason Melia would be beyond our grasp?

2 minutes ago, nickolas said:

Doesnt have to be ‘fit’ to get 20 mins here and there. 

I think you'd be surprised. He hasn't played since October and that was at a much lower standard, the game will be a lot faster in the Championship so that match fitness and sharpness is unlikely be there.

21 minutes ago, petehinton said:

I’ve heard he’s ran off scared to the other ITK brothers as the first bit of intel I’ve ever had correct in my near 30 years on the planet has come off. 2024 what a year. We are going up!

For some reason I always pictured you as being in your 60s.

They must have heard me.

Sounds like an exciting signing.

On 01/01/2024 at 09:37, Davefevs said:

Just plugged his data into the FIFA Compo Calculator:

Assumes registration transferred today.

 

Has this gone a bit quiet?