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  1. williebeams

    williebeams Well-Known Member

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    QPR away killed him
     
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    Big Lee only came in a December and according to SSN kept them up as interim manager and got the gig full time now
     
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    He did but I’m sure it’s also a city group club and he’s worked with them a while
     
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    If Ekwah added that edge to his game he would be exactly what we want, cause he’s got the rest of the attributes to be a great player
     
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    Have you seen him play recently, or is your opinion based off season before last?
     
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    Reminds me of Daryl Murphy in the way that he shirks physical battles and going up for headers (SWP, anyone?). Murphy toughened up a lot later in his career and became a decent target man. Ekwah could toughen up but it might take a few years as well.
     
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    Based off this season gone in pre-season and how quick RLB was to get rid of him and barely use him
     
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  8. Blond Bombshell

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    Those thoughts will be based on his performances from the season before last when he was heavily blamed for the 2nd goal. No one showed up in that game.
     
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  9. JimHeron92

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    Not at all, they're based on his interview over in France where he said he doesn't see himself as a sunderland player anymore
     
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  10. Southern A

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    My concerns with Ekwah are nothing to do with my opinion and everything to do with how quickly he was discarded by RLB. I don't care what my opinion is of a player is our manager doesn't rate them.
     
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    Explains their data based signings lately
     
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    Agree, but what the stats are saying, I've asked if anyone has seen any of his games recently, not recounting interviews from 2024... he could have developed. I'll let RLB be the judge of that.
     
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  13. Southern A

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    Yeh don't disagree that he's worth RLB having a look but likewise if we get a good bid for him I wouldn't want us rejecting it on the off chance he's improved as we might not get another one!!
     
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    What I will say though is that, to me, Ekwah would be better than Henderson on the pitch.
     
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    Could it be the case it’s one price for them as they have been picking off Nantes best players recently
     
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    Sure he still shoots from 30 yards instead of looking for a pass around the box, he still doesn't really tackle anyone which isn't what you'd expect as the defensive midfielder in a relegation side.

    Looked out of position and slow to get back a lot but when he was told to specifically sit he did alright. I think it's just a lot of the same problems but he gets a bit more time in the ball than he did over here.

    I'd like us to see though, same for Triantis and aouchiche and pembele and ba. Just don't think he fits.
     
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    And possibly even better again with Henderson motivating him in training
     
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    Ekwah,along with all our other loaned out players,will have been regularly watched and assessed during last season,so that RLB,despite not having worked with them for any length of time,will have a good idea of their capabilities. If any have impressed, when we return to training,think it will be a matter of sitting down with them to discover their aims,ambitions and general attitude to joining the squad for what is bound to be a very demanding season.
    I personally think Ekwah has the talent to contribute to our efforts next season....it's very much dependent on his willingness to spend another 9 months in the NE of England, together with his determination to succeed in a league of the highest standard.
     
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    Also what I'll add is even if us fans haven't been watching Ekwah closely this season, the club will have. RLB probably doesn't need to see Ekwah in pre-season to know if he wants to keep him
     
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    Disagree myself, he's really not as bad as you make out imo. Especially considering Ekwah probably wishes he had an ounce of Henderson's drive and football IQ

    Ability on the ball isn't the be all end all if you have zero drive or work ethic, I think we forget what Henderson has done in his career and the level he's played at
     
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