Adil Aouchiche

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Does AA have a long term future at SAFC?


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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.
 
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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 :emoticon-0140-rofl:
 
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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.
 
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He doesn't seem to get injured, I wouldn't be confident of others in that position. Definitely keep until summer at least.
 
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 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.
 
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.

Discussion is what makes these threads what they are, or what they should be, interesting harmless chat between SAFC supporters putting questions and ideas forward. You are good at it ,keep on keeping on.
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Exactly this. Hardly any of the players we've signed in the last 3 years have been anywhere near the finished article. Too many of our fans are expecting to see something which isn't there yet. What he,and others, need is proper coaching to improve them to becoming the players their potential indicates.
Since Mogga left,they haven't had any consistency in what they're being asked to do,or in the environment they're being asked to it.
Consistent,intelligent coaching,working on developing the skills they have,will,imo,allow us to see the good players that are in there. The Championship is a real opportunity for them to significantly improve.....can't do it in the PL. They have to be ready.

Precisely why we've been able to afford them ...

... if Jobe was at his current standard, when he arrived, he wouldn't have arrived <laugh>
 
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
 
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.
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
 
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.
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
 
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
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.
 
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