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  1. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

    Darren Peacock’s Ponytail Well-Known Member

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    Wilson WAS fantastic for us
    Wilson is NOW a waste of resources and a place in the squad
     
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  2. Dr Venkman

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    You don't think we need much depth then?
     
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  3. Dr Venkman

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    Not enough imo anyway.

    We need 2 strikers that are top 6 standard... Osula is a project and Neave a baby.
     
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  4. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

    Darren Peacock’s Ponytail Well-Known Member

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    And you think Wilson is even PL standard let alone top 6? <laugh><laugh>
     
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  5. Dr Venkman

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    He's certainly a good option if fit as a 3rd or 4th choice. A player of his quality would blow our budget.
     
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  6. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    No. No he's not. His legs and body have gone. A youngster would be fat more valuable.
     
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  7. Dr Venkman

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    He looked pretty sharp to me vs Brighton. I suspect he's just needed time to get upto speed.
     
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  8. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    You need to go to Specsavers
     
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  9. Dr Venkman

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  10. Roland Deschain

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    What the actual ****?! He was **** and cost us three points. How many goals this season, 2?! He’s utter dogshit and I’m sick of seeing him - he’s becoming Dwight Gayle.
     
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  11. Obi Wan

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    He couldn't find it.
     
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  12. Dr Venkman

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    Nah he played well when he came on vs Brighton. He's good for back up at this point.
     
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  13. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    He did not play well. He made Bruno like a 100m champion sprinter
     
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  14. Dr Venkman

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    That's being fast but he was winning balls, holding it up, and nearly won the game. It's a case of knives out from you guys.

    We've got Isak then very little
     
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  15. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    No it's not. The rest of us just realise he's now past it. Were not diminishing his last with us. He's been a brilliant player for us. But he's finished as a footballer in the PL.
     
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  16. Rum & Black for 2

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    He couldn’t see the point.

    <cheers>
     
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  17. Roland Deschain

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    We’ve got Isak then very little - because Wilson is clart man.

    Nearly won the game? It was a break and when he got a chance he completely ****ed it up. His goal tally speaks for itself. Why you defending him? He’s had his moments but he’s utter crap now.
     
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  18. Dr Venkman

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    I'm fully aware his speed has diminished, however I'm also aware he offers something our other forwards don't, and we need more strikers, so unless you're buying two, which is very expensive, then it's easier to keep him on a lower wage if he accepts. He's also a great presence, sets a good example, and he's good fun to have around the place.
     
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  19. Maximin Effort

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    I agree with all this. However his lack of pace results in the opposition CB being able to match his "darts" into the 6 yard area a lot of the time.
     
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    You're being a bit harsh on him there given that we drew the game.
     
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