Nogbad the Bad Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Me too, it just seems odd to me. We've not been linked with any wingers really all summer.. Then out of the blue.. Adomah. Of all wingers, it's him. Someone fans love, someone presumably SL enjoyed watching. It's all a bit convenient.. All reasonable concerns, but be assured if Cotts. doesn't want him too it definitely won't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Yeah, get your point - I'd hope that someone would tell him to keep his nose out I'm not sure if you can do that to the billionaire bank roller of it all though! That's true, what I find interesting is SC saying we've been priced out for a striker (supposedly Gray) then 2 weeks later we bid for him. Inconsistent, something changed. SL will want a marquee signing, it's what he does! I predict plenty next summer with the new ground opening. I feel it's going to be a crazy few years ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I think Albert could make it as a striker, always said that whilst he was here. Would love him back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Phileas Fogg Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 All reasonable concerns, but be assured if Cotts. doesn't want him too it definitely won't happen. I'd like to think so. I wouldn't complain at all if AA comes back and everyone is happy with the deal at bcfc, it just all seems a bit convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I think Albert could make it as a striker, always said that whilst he was here. Would love him back! He's certainly got the pace and unpredictability to cause issues, with him and Kodjia up front you'd never know what was going to happen! Question whether he's got the discipline or composure in his play. Him and Kodjia will be interesting to watch dancing together after goals though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Great guy though he is I wouldn't want him back. He was the best of what was a poor championship team. Lots of tricks and skill but often a lack of end product. I think we have to move on from past players. Plus if he goes elsewhere I'm guessing we will get some cash from a sell on clause I am assuming it is because he waived at our fans - more than most other potential signing has done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I think Albert could make it as a striker, always said that whilst he was here. Would love him back!Based on what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Arkateee Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I very much enjoyed Albert adomah when he was down the gate, his pace and trickery down the right hand flank was a joy to see, in a struggling city side.He would just not fit into Steve cotterill's way of playing for me.Scott murry being the exception, rather than being the rule. There's no room for being sentimental, and the old saying you should never go back and all that.I wish albert all the best, if his future is away from Middlesbrough, and he surely deserves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Maybe because you've replaced one of our defensive link players with an out and out attacking player and lost our one midfielder who can win a header. That team would tear league one apart but be seriously found out in the Championship. We are already exposed with a player like Pack in midfield. Replace him with AA and we would be totally over run. I thought Reid and Smith supported each other fantastically on Saturday, many times Reid dropped back to let Smith get further forward, those two are IMHO the way to go in midfield. Bobby is very versatile, great defensive positioning and excellent in te tackle and moving the ball at pace forward, again just an opinion but he's miles ahead of pack and more interstingly for me, plays well with smith, his speed makes him a real box to box midfield star. So in that way, there's defo room for Albertt to fit into the team, not that I think it will happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmers Green Red Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Think we could all go round in circles as Amateur Championship Managers. Ultimately, if SC thinks he can fit into his system then fine. If not, then move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I thought Reid and Smith supported each other fantastically on Saturday, many times Reid dropped back to let Smith get further forward, those two are IMHO the way to go in midfield. Bobby is very versatile, great defensive positioning and excellent in te tackle and moving the ball at pace forward, again just an opinion but he's miles ahead of pack and more interstingly for me, plays well with smith, his speed makes him a real box to box midfield star. So in that way, there's defo room for Albertt to fit into the team, not that I think it will happen! I totally disagree. The amount Pack won in the air on Saturday showed how vital he is. Also Reid at times looked too lightweight. He was very good but was fortunate to be playing a bit higher where size isn't so much of an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 You're entitled to your view but to say Albert was part of the problem at the time is not only ridiculous, it's preposterous. He was a shining light for 3 seasons.I think he was as much to blame as everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I think he was as much to blame as everyone else. Clearly you do, but I don't see that as a rational thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 What we don't want is to get an offer accepted, wait a week, a 50 page dran out thread concluding with the player staying at Boro because we can't even match half his wages. Leaving us 2 hours to sign the 3 players we need! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 showed on Saturday he still cant cross the road let alone a football overhit every time or to a city playerso its a no from me im out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS30 Reds Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 showed on Saturday he still cant cross the road let alone a football overhit every time or to a city player so its a no from me im out That was because he knew he was coming here and we needed the 3 points... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider-manc Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I totally disagree. The amount Pack won in the air on Saturday showed how vital he is. Also Reid at times looked too lightweight. He was very good but was fortunate to be playing a bit higher where size isn't so much of an issue. Pack gets a bad rep at times on here. Sometimes he is guilty of not playing the simple ball or allowing too much space. But personally I think we need him at present- he cleans up well, always shows for the ball and frankly the average height of our midfield would be about 4 foot nothing without him. Reid played very well but I'd want him further up pitch than pack plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodburyred Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 From reading their forum, a few of them say he looked like he wasn't trying against us. Lots also say he's one of the best wingers in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Based on what? His pace, touch, dribbling skills and control. He can also finish very well too! PF made a good point about his unpredictability too which is also good to have as a forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I totally disagree. The amount Pack won in the air on Saturday showed how vital he is. Also Reid at times looked too lightweight. He was very good but was fortunate to be playing a bit higher where size isn't so much of an issue.I'm talking about versatility and pace, he's got all the attributes to be playing every week, no disrespect to pack, but Reids played a handful of games for City and will get better and better. Pack can head the ball, but he's a long way off from having BR talent. There's a place in the team for a Pack like player, I just don't think Pack is that player (yet), if he gains a yard of paced and stop playing stupid Hollywood passes that ultimately give the ball away to the opposition then he will do just fine. You can't deny how Reid and Smith interacting with eacother, it felt like they'd played together for years. Any way my post was meant to highlight Reids performance not to slag of Pack, who I actually think will get much better with time and playing against better opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 There's no way that SL would get involved. If we're interested in AA, it's because SC and KB are. Chuckle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Pack gets a bad rep at times on here. Sometimes he is guilty of not playing the simple ball or allowing too much space. But personally I think we need him at present- he cleans up well, always shows for the ball and frankly the average height of our midfield would be about 4 foot nothing without him. Reid played very well but I'd want him further up pitch than pack plays. He seems very box to me Michael, if he can improve his defensive attributes, not that I think he lacks many, then he will be quite the player. Pack needs competition, he's a good sq had player but I believe that there's better out there within our budget. Personally I'd have Ayling playing in Packs position, the bloke has it all. Who's we get in to replace him at CB THOUGH..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 AA asked to come back. Source from a member of the City media, had a meeting with Lansdown after the Boro match. (ready for the abuse) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Chuckle. So SL might get involved with signing a player without Burt's recommendation, and against Cotterill's wishes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheese Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 So SL might get involved with signing a player without Burt's recommendation, and against Cotterill's wishes? Don't suppose it would be a first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Chuckle. Surely he'd be too busy spreading more marmite?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 to AA asked to come back. Source from a member of the City media, had a meeting with Lansdown after the Boro match. (ready for the abuse) No abuse, but would AA ask to come back? That sounds the odd part about it to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Interesting concept from many to drop Pack. Indeed. Aside from winning balls in the midfield, being dominant in the air, being the foundation of our set piece success of late, turning the game against Leeds when he chased a ball down, and playing long passes when previous short midfielders were always snagged off for playing the ball 10 yards sideways, just what does he offer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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