Champfan45 Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 On 09/11/2022 at 05:27, Bris Red said: I am still of the opinion we should have taken the dough when Watford came calling..Can’t remember how much it was alleged they offered, was it around the £10 mill mark? It was Bournemouth I believe but yes 10 million was the rumored amount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 17 minutes ago, Champfan45 said: It was Bournemouth I believe but yes 10 million was the rumored amount I’ve noticed the last couple of games he’s wearing a black strapping on his shin / leg during the warm-up. He took a whack versus West Brom (a) and then was subbed off a few mins later. I think he’s not fully fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: I’ve noticed the last couple of games he’s wearing a black strapping on his shin / leg during the warm-up. He took a whack versus West Brom (a) and then was subbed off a few mins later. I think he’s not fully fit. So if he going to world cup not fully fit. Then injury gets worse during world cup he back to us on injury list. That no good for anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodiesaffer Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 5 hours ago, Davefevs said: I’ve noticed the last couple of games he’s wearing a black strapping on his shin / leg during the warm-up. He took a whack versus West Brom (a) and then was subbed off a few mins later. I think he’s not fully fit. Hope your right Dave. As he’s not looked the same since injury. Holding back for the World Cup, Jan move comes to mind, however don’t think he’s that type of pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodiesaffer Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 On 08/11/2022 at 23:53, Spike said: I've said it before and I'll say it again, we don't have the players in midfield or out wide that will play the passes that Semenyo suits best, he is at his best running onto a pass, not receiving the ball at his feet and that's exactly how we play. Every time Semenyo makes a run and has a pass put just in front of him he wins the battle to the ball or uses his strength and pace to break through players, but we don't play that football very often and more often than not he receives the ball to feet where he is focuses too much on the ball that he doesn't watch his marking player and he loses the ball. I think he's going to be one of those players who goes elsewhere and they'll supply him the kinds of passes that suits his strengths and then fans will question why he never did it for us. As much as I hate to say it I think we need to cash in on him, invest that money in the midfield. We have Conway who has come on leaps and bounds and is far more adaptive to our style of play, we have Wells and Bell when he comes through too. I don't think we're lacking strikers who will put the ball in the net, we're still lacking that midfielder who can be a threat in the middle so we're not always forced to go wide and cross or always look for counter attacks. I still maintain Scott could be that player but hasn't really been given the chance in that attacking role because we need him in the middle of the park playing box to box duties, if he was given the role just behind the strikers and could actually stick to it and not feel he has to cover for lesser players behind him I think he'd really shine, he'd at the very least run at some players in the middle and cause chaos for the opposition defence. Semenyo is getting a lot of hate but I think it's just a case of square peg, round hole, put him in a square hole team set up and he'll fit like a charm, we just can't build that for him here without signing better quality in the midfield first, something that is far more important than keeping an asset that doesn't suit us. Conway is far better IMO, team is on a bad run, and Tommy still scoring. Semenyo had chances last season which he would of bulged the net with, it’s just not going for him. He’s not the same player post injury. Less mobile, as Dave suggested somewhere on here he’s carrying a injury. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hertsexile Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 I think the main reason for his current lack of form is due to pending World Cup. He wants to stay injury free so he can say he has played in the tournament. Injury meant he lost out on Africa cup of nations. However if selected for Saturday he needs to turn up !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 On 08/11/2022 at 23:02, Ivorguy said: Greatly over rated. His career probably peaked last season We should have tried to sell last window. Get rid in January I’ve been discussing this elsewhere this week. I do wonder if we will severely regret not selling him August. Right now you can’t see him getting anywhere near those valuations at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 His form has been dreadful but we’ve all seen his ability which he will get back. As they say form is temporary but we need him to return to his bullying best soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 7 hours ago, Rocking Red Cyril said: So if he going to world cup not fully fit. Then injury gets worse during world cup he back to us on injury list. That no good for anyone No, it’s not, but that’s football. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 8 hours ago, Davefevs said: I’ve noticed the last couple of games he’s wearing a black strapping on his shin / leg during the warm-up. He took a whack versus West Brom (a) and then was subbed off a few mins later. I think he’s not fully fit. You may be able to correct me dave But wasn’t his injury , that came to a head , so to speak , certainly an initial problem , when he was away with Ghana a Shin / lower leg problem ? My memory may be playing tricks but I remember thinking some early words about it and thinking at the time it could be a shin splint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 19 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: You may be able to correct me dave But wasn’t his injury , that came to a head , so to speak , certainly an initial problem , when he was away with Ghana a Shin / lower leg problem ? My memory may be playing tricks but I remember thinking some early words about it and thinking at the time it could be a shin splint Yes, it was a shin injury…pretty sure it was along the lines of shin splints or even a slight break / crack. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Soldier Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 He looks like he’s been on the old wacky backy to me. Looks far too chilled out when he’s playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 The guy just needs a goal from somewhere. Remember his early goals came from just closing down the keeper and getting a ricochet. Once he gets one he will start firing again. He's a confidence player that just needs a spark to get him going. Rather he was in our side than playing against us. Problem is, will Nige be patient with him? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 Lots of managers are complaining about the timing of this dog’s breakfast of a World Cup. Too many international players are saving themselves for it and negatively affecting the club games . These guys are only human and are evidently not only excited to be going but also having to deal with the consequences of their absence at home, kids, wife etc. We can only hope that Semenyo is very distracted and returns in the sort of exciting form he showed up until quite recently. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 On 08/11/2022 at 22:57, TomShor10 said: The bloke is pathetic. Putting half arsed performances so he is ready for the World Cup. Here’s hoping he doesn’t get selected Yeh, and that antedeluvian Chris Martin did exactly the same. Saving himself in the hope of a surprise call up to the Scotland squad. England beware ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 7 hours ago, marmite said: The guy just needs a goal from somewhere He does, but from where does one source a goal 10m wide by 6 m high? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 Good effort from him today when he came on, he just isn't getting the breaks right now. Despite some of the ridiculous comments on this thread, from some who should know better, he hasn't become a bad player overnight. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 1 minute ago, Port Said Red said: Good effort from him today when he came on, he just isn't getting the breaks right now. Despite some of the ridiculous comments on this thread, from some who should know better, he hasn't become a bad player overnight. It would be like him to come off the bench for Ghana and look amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 5 minutes ago, The Bard said: It would be like him to come off the bench for Ghana and look amazing Good luck to him if he does. He will be fresh and a comparative unknown to the defenders, if he gets going he will take some stopping. Maybe it will give him some impetus when he gets back here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 15 minutes ago, The Bard said: It would be like him to come off the bench for Ghana and look amazing Given his current form and possibly still struggling with injury, it wouldn't be a surprise if he doesn't make the squad. I hope he does, it could give him a lift and a bit of confidence. Bloke needs a goal to get him going again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 He was “at it” today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Soldier Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, Davefevs said: He was “at it” today. But that ain’t good enough. He can not be allowed to choose when he plays and when he doesn’t. He is best as an impact substitute IMO. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, Tin Soldier said: But that ain’t good enough. He can not be allowed to choose when he plays and when he doesn’t. He is best as an impact substitute IMO. Agree re picking and choosing. But a Semenyo on form is so much more than an impact sub. His biggest issue when on firm is ousting the partnership of Conway and Wells who are very good together. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 44 minutes ago, Davefevs said: He was “at it” today. I thought he was a bit slow off the mark and flat footed but maybe just coming on cold. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 Anyone know when the final Ghana squad will be annouced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 Just now, maxjak said: Anyone know when the final Ghana squad will be annouced? Tomorrow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 We, and he, miss the Chris Martin of last season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 13 minutes ago, David Brent said: We, and he, miss the Chris Martin of last season. Good point. I believe that too many forget that he played for Scotland. Whatever one thinks about that country's league quality, it is a step up from any league in the world and while Chris is no speed merchant, his reading of the game is excellent. Assuming he leaves out of contract in the summer, a like replacement could be necessary to help our City Babes strikers to keep improving their game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champfan45 Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 7 hours ago, David Brent said: We, and he, miss the Chris Martin of last season. It looked like Semenyo was starting to become that kind of striker that can hold the ball up and link the play, but it seems like he coughs it up a bit too much. Kinda reminds me of Lukaku who is a big lad but his game revolves more around running in behind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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