He’s got a bit of an X factor about him in that he can do the unexpected. He might be a bit of a maverick but there’s nothing wrong with that in my book. And he takes a cracking penalty. I hope we keep him.
I'm undecided on Aouchiche. One minute he does a great piece of invention, then the next he fluffs an easy pass on the edge of the area and the opposition are breaking on us. He's very frustrating (like Connolly) but has contributed more. I do appreciate that he's played out of position and helped us get some crucial points. Worked his socks off too.
Being brutal, I'm pleased that Adil has had a little run in the side and has shown what he can do. However, I don't think that he fits into the way RLB wants to set up the team and we just have too many midfield options, at the moment. It's now a case of saying thank you and goodbye, at the end of this transfer window, whilst we can get a fee for him. As I said, brutal, but better for all parties. In my personal opinion of course. Watch him establish himself in the team now and become undropable
I hope RLB agrees with me that Aouchiche should stay at the club … … there’s a few I’d let go before him tbh. I don’t think we have another player who can play two roles better. None of Watson, Mundle or Roberts could play inside better. None of Rigg, Neil or Jobe could play outside better. He can play behind a striker or as wing back and is probably the most forward looking player in the squad. Even as cover for injuries he’s worth a wage, could he even play full back I wonder? He needs a run, and more coaching in his decision making, but he has qualities no one else does. He has to accept that players won’t always spot his runs, or move to where he’s decided to play the ball, but he’s young enough to mature and learn that … … and it’s good having someone who can really fire in a shot on target as well as corners and free kicks. Plenty of room for improvement but at worst he’s just put £1m on his fee imo.
I would definitely keep him here , he looks happy is playing well with more to come as said, We would be mad to loose him now imo.
He doesn't seem to get injured, I wouldn't be confident of others in that position. Definitely keep until summer at least.
I created this thread because I was sceptical about him in August, I feel like until a few weeks ago my scepticism was mostly validated, that said he has done well for the team being played out wide recently and deserves credit where it's due, I'm not saying I'm all in on Aouchiche staying long term as I still think he is likely benched as we get players back, but he has shown good utility for the squad. I'm open to saying I was wrong and Aouchiche has a big future with us, but he needs to keep progressing whilst Mundle and Watson are missing and make the most of this chance.
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Precisely why we've been able to afford them ... ... if Jobe was at his current standard, when he arrived, he wouldn't have arrived
Well,if anyone has any criticisms to make about our club at the minute...recruitment and general player dealing is not one of them.
People are quite correct when they talk about differing opinions, that's absolutely normal. What saddens me is how some will very loudly demand protests, scream for the owner, etc, to 'get out of our club' as if they speak for everyone ... ... then back off, if we do well, and say nowt until they spot another chance to get their megaphones out. Some of the comments verge on actual hatred and seem to see 'us' as gullible dopes without the brains/knowledge to see what they do. Looking at the way Speakman showed Le Fée around I really can't believe these stories about his alienating players and staff tbh.
Featured in our last 6 games, started the last 4 I think he’s here for the season, even with injured players returning
Differing opinions are great for sure I have to admit I lost a lot of trust in Speakman with the whole Beale thing, but in a way that could be the best thing to happen to us (def didn't feel like it as a time), as it seems to have refocused everyone at the club. Mistakes will always be made when signing players, I will watch a player so much and be convinced they will be brilliant for the club but it's impossible to tell how a player will settle with us. Rusyn is an example of a player I was buzzing about after seeing his highlights, but he clearly hasn't settled and now his confidence looks done On here I find the debates are normally really good, I just hate the ones who disappear when things are going well but quickly reappear when things take a turn. I remember a couple posters being on here slagging the club non stop on transfer deadline day, not seen them post since then tho
Then returning to the treatment table after two games back, we need a squad with depth imo ... ... if Rusyn, Connolly, etc, are worth a spot I'd say Aouchiche definitely is.
There is definitely a good player in there and with more games he will keep improving. I would rather we kept him till at least the summer to see if he can push on.
Marra,differing opinions is what makes this forum the interesting place it is. I have to say,that in recent times,we've had the benefit of some really intelligent people on here,posting about tactics,recruitment and exhibiting a great deal of player knowledge,which I love to read. I wouldn't take too much notice of the "ne'er do wells" on here or anywhere. They're always quick to criticise and to pick up on any slight misdemeanor by one of our officials. They often expose their own lack of intelligence by resorting to stupidity in their use of language. It doesn't mean a thing. It's patently obvious to the vast majority of us that the club is being managed extremely well. There will always be a setback,or a mistake,to set us back a bit and which gives the opportunity to some for a good old moan. Overall,in my opinion,we're going in the right direction.....I'm genuinely excited to see how we do in the next 3 months.....can't wait for Burnley!
Interesting to see if he starts on Friday. Not sure he’ll go with the same system of Mayenda and Isidor through the middle
I definitely think he should. Sadly I suspect RLB drops him to fit two from Mayenda, Rigg and Le Fee into the side.
Agree, there was about 20 posters who had hissy fits in the final hour of the last transfer deadline thread. Quite a few disappeared, but they'll probably be back soon with their embarrassing demands. The "Tees was right" flag highlighted quite a few.
