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  1. NorwayRanger

    NorwayRanger Well-Known Member

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    ADEL! <cracker>

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    You're always welcome back in the Bush, don't be a stranger :emoticon-0105-wink:
    Re-sign and promotion guaranteed, simples.

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  2. Ranger4ever

    Ranger4ever Well-Known Member

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    Who?

    Norway, this taboo subject could get you a ban :emoticon-0127-lipss
     
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  3. NorwayRanger

    NorwayRanger Well-Known Member

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    Been so quiet on here lately :emoticon-0138-think

    Thought I'd liven the place up a bit :emoticon-0102-bigsm
     
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  4. Ranger4ever

    Ranger4ever Well-Known Member

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    Great memories and there they shall remain <ok>
     
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  5. SW Ranger

    SW Ranger Well-Known Member

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    Definite ban!















    Great memories though :emoticon-0142-happy
     
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  6. Ciarrai_Abu

    Ciarrai_Abu Well-Known Member

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    I still occasionally burst into “Taarabt’s too good for you, Taarabt’s too good for you...”. He gave us such joy. I would have him back in a heartbeat :emoticon-0152-heart
     
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  7. WBA2_QPR3

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    To be honest, looking back, how lucky we were that season when Warnock had him firing on all cylinders

    A petulant joy to watch

    Did we see him at his best when he was with us? I think so
     
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  8. kiwiqpr

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    Where is he now
     
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  9. Turkish" Premier" Hoops

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    Fat Tony’s Kebab and Shisha shop, on Fulham Broadway waiting for a bus I imagine !!!
     
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    Time has gone by now and for all the disappointment we've not had another one like him since the days of Stanley so thank you Adel the moments of magic, they really were something really special.
     
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    Last seen by me in Genoa. And yes I saw her waiting for the 220 bus as well.
     
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    20 games and two goals this season.
     
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    QPR Oslo Well-Known Member

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    His loan deal from Benfica ends next month apparently. Go for him Steve! I saw him play one of these games for Genoa, he did well without looking fit enough for the Championship to me.
     
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    kiwiqpr Barnsie Mod

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    jamie mackie scored more than that
     
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  15. sb_73

    sb_73 Well-Known Member

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    I’d honestly rather watch Adel Taarabt try things and fail, score no goals and provide no assists than see Jamie Mackie score 30 goals. Because Adel would be trying stuff that Mackie can’t even imagine.
     
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  16. kiwiqpr

    kiwiqpr Barnsie Mod

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    mackie rarely got me on the edge of the sofa (ooh er)
    but everytime adel got the ball it got me that little bit closer to the tv
     
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    He gained his magical powers from blue and white hoops. Sadly, the spell was broken when he left us and he turned into Russell Grant
     
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  18. WBA2_QPR3

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    Ipswich away in our crazy season

    Mackie nailed it

    Granted he's no Adel but every dog has his day

    And for those with failing memories, that diving header at City in the crazy game was sublime
     
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    Different players, different skills, each bought there own special qualities when needed.

    Adel played such amazing, beautiful football, and scored some amazing goals for us but only when he could be bothered.

    Mackie tried hard every time he played, even if nothing came of his efforts!

    Personally I will never forget Mackie scoring that night against Liverpool! But that is just my thing.

    Oh dear it must be vodka Friday again
     
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