comment by soccerlol (U7650)
posted 1 hour, 42 minutes ago
That'd be the bees knees
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This is good...
It'd be great if Brentford can do it...new stadium & going places
Fulham were pretty damned poor last time out at the top table
Handy for loaning out players too...
comment by Sheriff JW Pepper (U1007)
posted less than a minute ago
Handy for loaning out players too...
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Fulham is miles away
Yeah hope Brentford come up too
So a week since face masks made mandatory, average incubation is 4-5 days, and cases the last 3 days have gone up by 35%+ in comparison to the previous weeks day
Great stuff..
Last 2 days have been highest new cases for over 3 weeks right on time (4-5 days) then 1-2 days for test result.
Increased face touching = increased spread
Not rocket science except for our nonce government
Very happy we didn’t go for ake. Looking forward to seeing Man City struggle defensively again next year. But willing to eat humble pie if it works out which imo will be more based on Laporte fitness
Increased face touching = increased spread
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Yup, I've seen so many people fiddling with and touching their masks in shops. I refuse to wear one. I printed out an exemption card from the gov website and I've been going to the shops without one.
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 27 minutes ago
Very happy we didn’t go for ake. Looking forward to seeing Man City struggle defensively again next year. But willing to eat humble pie if it works out which imo will be more based on Laporte fitness
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Yeah Nick most on here were against us signing Ake in Jan. Hopefully people don't start changing their tune just because City signed him now.
He's an upgrade on what we have here but not massively better. He's good for the LCB role, pretty good on the ball and left footed.
Just not sure what City are going to do with him as Laporte is also a LCB, bit strange having two left footed CBs as 1st choice. So my thinking is they'll probably sign another CB too.
I'm not that disappointed we're missing out, I will be if we miss out on Havertz
comment by Tablighi Jamaat (U15973)
posted about a minute ago
He's an upgrade on what we have here but not massively better. He's good for the LCB role, pretty good on the ball and left footed.
Just not sure what City are going to do with him as Laporte is also a LCB, bit strange having two left footed CBs as 1st choice. So my thinking is they'll probably sign another CB too.
I'm not that disappointed we're missing out, I will be if we miss out on Havertz
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Is it really a problem though? . I mean I imagine many teams have two right footed CBs?
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 30 minutes ago
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 27 minutes ago
Very happy we didn’t go for ake. Looking forward to seeing Man City struggle defensively again next year. But willing to eat humble pie if it works out which imo will be more based on Laporte fitness
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Yeah Nick most on here were against us signing Ake in Jan. Hopefully people don't start changing their tune just because City signed him now.
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I fairness though back in January I don't think anyone realised just how bad our defence is. Given the asking price for the likes of Rice and Chilwell, I find 41m tempting
comment by Oscar. 2019 YEAR OF THE MACK! #TeamFury (U12980)
posted 1 hour, 16 minutes ago
So a week since face masks made mandatory, average incubation is 4-5 days, and cases the last 3 days have gone up by 35%+ in comparison to the previous weeks day
Great stuff..
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Wore one shopping yesterday for the first time... wasn't keen
comment by Blue in the face ⚽️ (U22288)
posted 13 hours, 8 minutes ago
I think some of the analysis of Ake on CMFs article is incredibly dim.
People saying "He's a good not great CB" are completely ignoring that what we are looking for are characteristics that improve our team. Not simplistic good vs great discussions
Ake is fast, left footed, very assertive in decision making and technically sound. His distribution is superior to any of our CBs and he is positionally better than all of them except Zouma
In a partnership with Zouma, who is defensively robust and good in the air the team could improve significantly.
We are still missing Luiz's distribution, his ability to step into midfield and his assertiveness which lead to great decisions and yes, some bewildering bad mistakes.
Not saying we should resign Luiz. I am saying we need to replace him. We are much worse at building out the back under Frank than under Sarri.
Ake was the closest PL player to improving this an among us more assertive defensively aside from VVD but obviously he isnt coming.
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Swapping AC for Ake is a feckin no brainer tbh. As you say, his attributes compliment our defensive squad and your point about Luiz is a good one.
comment by Blarmy (U14547)
posted 21 hours, 35 minutes ago
comment by Blue in the face ⚽️ (U22288)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Blarmy (U14547)
posted 10 seconds ago
Imma stop reading this
Its rather irrational based on current info to think he would end up at another English club
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I am not negative, I just get intensely paranoid about this sort of crap
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I didnt say negative
Im saying theres nowhere near enough evidence to jump to conclusions and settle on worst case scenarios
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A diplomatic career awaits Blarmy
comment by Tablighi Jamaat (U15973)
posted 31 minutes ago
He's an upgrade on what we have here but not massively better. He's good for the LCB role, pretty good on the ball and left footed.
Just not sure what City are going to do with him as Laporte is also a LCB, bit strange having two left footed CBs as 1st choice. So my thinking is they'll probably sign another CB too.
I'm not that disappointed we're missing out, I will be if we miss out on Havertz
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Why is he an upgrade? I mean in my limited time watching Bournemouth he has looked average to poor
He will be signed to back up Laporte I imagine. I agree with you Tab that they’ll may also probably still be after another CB to partner Laporte. Most reports say one of, if not both of Stones and Otamendi could be sold this summer.
comment by Sheriff JW Pepper (U1007)
posted 27 minutes ago
comment by Oscar. 2019 YEAR OF THE MACK! #TeamFury (U12980)
posted 1 hour, 16 minutes ago
So a week since face masks made mandatory, average incubation is 4-5 days, and cases the last 3 days have gone up by 35%+ in comparison to the previous weeks day
Great stuff..
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Wore one shopping yesterday for the first time... wasn't keen
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Just print out an exemption card then. You don't even have to give a reason to anyone as to why you're not wearing one. Just produce the card and they have to accept that you're not wearing a mask.
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
comment by Tablighi Jamaat (U15973)
posted 31 minutes ago
He's an upgrade on what we have here but not massively better. He's good for the LCB role, pretty good on the ball and left footed.
Just not sure what City are going to do with him as Laporte is also a LCB, bit strange having two left footed CBs as 1st choice. So my thinking is they'll probably sign another CB too.
I'm not that disappointed we're missing out, I will be if we miss out on Havertz
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Why is he an upgrade? I mean in my limited time watching Bournemouth he has looked average to poor
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I rate him, and he ayef well for us n his limited appearances. AC is rubbish, paying a small premium to get Ake and losr AC makes a lot of sense to me.
Having a ball playing left footed defender compliments what we have and what we need. Of course it would've great if the next VVD wad available and affordable but I don't know who that is right now
comment by Kunta Kante (U1641)
posted 6 minutes ago
Eid Mubarak lads
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Eid Mubarak
He's better than AC, Rudiger and Zouma on the ball. Helps he's left footed so would naturally fit in at LCB.
He's better than AC. I don't really rate our CBs right now but maybe a better GK behind them could help. Zouma is probably the best one atm but it changes every game because they're not consistent.
When I watched Bournemouth they're just terrible as a team defensively, wouldn't just put it down to Ake. However, he looks well above that level and has made important blocks/tackles for them, also contributed with big goals.
It wouldn't surprise me if he does well at City as I believe he's a good fit for them
comment by Tablighi Jamaat (U15973)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Kunta Kante (U1641)
posted 6 minutes ago
Eid Mubarak lads
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Eid Mubarak
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posted on 31/7/20
comment by soccerlol (U7650)
posted 1 hour, 42 minutes ago
That'd be the bees knees
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This is good...
posted on 31/7/20
It'd be great if Brentford can do it...new stadium & going places
Fulham were pretty damned poor last time out at the top table
posted on 31/7/20
Handy for loaning out players too...
posted on 31/7/20
comment by Sheriff JW Pepper (U1007)
posted less than a minute ago
Handy for loaning out players too...
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Fulham is miles away
posted on 31/7/20
Yeah hope Brentford come up too
posted on 31/7/20
So a week since face masks made mandatory, average incubation is 4-5 days, and cases the last 3 days have gone up by 35%+ in comparison to the previous weeks day
Great stuff..
posted on 31/7/20
Last 2 days have been highest new cases for over 3 weeks right on time (4-5 days) then 1-2 days for test result.
Increased face touching = increased spread
Not rocket science except for our nonce government
posted on 31/7/20
Very happy we didn’t go for ake. Looking forward to seeing Man City struggle defensively again next year. But willing to eat humble pie if it works out which imo will be more based on Laporte fitness
posted on 31/7/20
Increased face touching = increased spread
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Yup, I've seen so many people fiddling with and touching their masks in shops. I refuse to wear one. I printed out an exemption card from the gov website and I've been going to the shops without one.
posted on 31/7/20
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 27 minutes ago
Very happy we didn’t go for ake. Looking forward to seeing Man City struggle defensively again next year. But willing to eat humble pie if it works out which imo will be more based on Laporte fitness
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Yeah Nick most on here were against us signing Ake in Jan. Hopefully people don't start changing their tune just because City signed him now.
posted on 31/7/20
He's an upgrade on what we have here but not massively better. He's good for the LCB role, pretty good on the ball and left footed.
Just not sure what City are going to do with him as Laporte is also a LCB, bit strange having two left footed CBs as 1st choice. So my thinking is they'll probably sign another CB too.
I'm not that disappointed we're missing out, I will be if we miss out on Havertz
posted on 31/7/20
comment by Tablighi Jamaat (U15973)
posted about a minute ago
He's an upgrade on what we have here but not massively better. He's good for the LCB role, pretty good on the ball and left footed.
Just not sure what City are going to do with him as Laporte is also a LCB, bit strange having two left footed CBs as 1st choice. So my thinking is they'll probably sign another CB too.
I'm not that disappointed we're missing out, I will be if we miss out on Havertz
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Is it really a problem though? . I mean I imagine many teams have two right footed CBs?
posted on 31/7/20
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 30 minutes ago
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 27 minutes ago
Very happy we didn’t go for ake. Looking forward to seeing Man City struggle defensively again next year. But willing to eat humble pie if it works out which imo will be more based on Laporte fitness
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Yeah Nick most on here were against us signing Ake in Jan. Hopefully people don't start changing their tune just because City signed him now.
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I fairness though back in January I don't think anyone realised just how bad our defence is. Given the asking price for the likes of Rice and Chilwell, I find 41m tempting
posted on 31/7/20
comment by Oscar. 2019 YEAR OF THE MACK! #TeamFury (U12980)
posted 1 hour, 16 minutes ago
So a week since face masks made mandatory, average incubation is 4-5 days, and cases the last 3 days have gone up by 35%+ in comparison to the previous weeks day
Great stuff..
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Wore one shopping yesterday for the first time... wasn't keen
posted on 31/7/20
comment by Blue in the face ⚽️ (U22288)
posted 13 hours, 8 minutes ago
I think some of the analysis of Ake on CMFs article is incredibly dim.
People saying "He's a good not great CB" are completely ignoring that what we are looking for are characteristics that improve our team. Not simplistic good vs great discussions
Ake is fast, left footed, very assertive in decision making and technically sound. His distribution is superior to any of our CBs and he is positionally better than all of them except Zouma
In a partnership with Zouma, who is defensively robust and good in the air the team could improve significantly.
We are still missing Luiz's distribution, his ability to step into midfield and his assertiveness which lead to great decisions and yes, some bewildering bad mistakes.
Not saying we should resign Luiz. I am saying we need to replace him. We are much worse at building out the back under Frank than under Sarri.
Ake was the closest PL player to improving this an among us more assertive defensively aside from VVD but obviously he isnt coming.
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Swapping AC for Ake is a feckin no brainer tbh. As you say, his attributes compliment our defensive squad and your point about Luiz is a good one.
posted on 31/7/20
comment by Blarmy (U14547)
posted 21 hours, 35 minutes ago
comment by Blue in the face ⚽️ (U22288)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Blarmy (U14547)
posted 10 seconds ago
Imma stop reading this
Its rather irrational based on current info to think he would end up at another English club
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I am not negative, I just get intensely paranoid about this sort of crap
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I didnt say negative
Im saying theres nowhere near enough evidence to jump to conclusions and settle on worst case scenarios
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A diplomatic career awaits Blarmy
posted on 31/7/20
comment by Tablighi Jamaat (U15973)
posted 31 minutes ago
He's an upgrade on what we have here but not massively better. He's good for the LCB role, pretty good on the ball and left footed.
Just not sure what City are going to do with him as Laporte is also a LCB, bit strange having two left footed CBs as 1st choice. So my thinking is they'll probably sign another CB too.
I'm not that disappointed we're missing out, I will be if we miss out on Havertz
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Why is he an upgrade? I mean in my limited time watching Bournemouth he has looked average to poor
posted on 31/7/20
He will be signed to back up Laporte I imagine. I agree with you Tab that they’ll may also probably still be after another CB to partner Laporte. Most reports say one of, if not both of Stones and Otamendi could be sold this summer.
posted on 31/7/20
comment by Sheriff JW Pepper (U1007)
posted 27 minutes ago
comment by Oscar. 2019 YEAR OF THE MACK! #TeamFury (U12980)
posted 1 hour, 16 minutes ago
So a week since face masks made mandatory, average incubation is 4-5 days, and cases the last 3 days have gone up by 35%+ in comparison to the previous weeks day
Great stuff..
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Wore one shopping yesterday for the first time... wasn't keen
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Just print out an exemption card then. You don't even have to give a reason to anyone as to why you're not wearing one. Just produce the card and they have to accept that you're not wearing a mask.
posted on 31/7/20
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
comment by Tablighi Jamaat (U15973)
posted 31 minutes ago
He's an upgrade on what we have here but not massively better. He's good for the LCB role, pretty good on the ball and left footed.
Just not sure what City are going to do with him as Laporte is also a LCB, bit strange having two left footed CBs as 1st choice. So my thinking is they'll probably sign another CB too.
I'm not that disappointed we're missing out, I will be if we miss out on Havertz
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Why is he an upgrade? I mean in my limited time watching Bournemouth he has looked average to poor
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I rate him, and he ayef well for us n his limited appearances. AC is rubbish, paying a small premium to get Ake and losr AC makes a lot of sense to me.
posted on 31/7/20
Eid Mubarak lads
posted on 31/7/20
Having a ball playing left footed defender compliments what we have and what we need. Of course it would've great if the next VVD wad available and affordable but I don't know who that is right now
posted on 31/7/20
comment by Kunta Kante (U1641)
posted 6 minutes ago
Eid Mubarak lads
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Eid Mubarak
posted on 31/7/20
He's better than AC, Rudiger and Zouma on the ball. Helps he's left footed so would naturally fit in at LCB.
He's better than AC. I don't really rate our CBs right now but maybe a better GK behind them could help. Zouma is probably the best one atm but it changes every game because they're not consistent.
When I watched Bournemouth they're just terrible as a team defensively, wouldn't just put it down to Ake. However, he looks well above that level and has made important blocks/tackles for them, also contributed with big goals.
It wouldn't surprise me if he does well at City as I believe he's a good fit for them
posted on 31/7/20
comment by Tablighi Jamaat (U15973)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Kunta Kante (U1641)
posted 6 minutes ago
Eid Mubarak lads
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Eid Mubarak
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