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Dale Stephens

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  1. Jerel Ifil

    Jerel Ifil Well-Known Member

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    What's the verdict on this guy? Leeds have been linked but no idea about him other than that he's a "midfielder". Any good?
     
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    Jerel Ifil, Apr 29, 2011
  2. JDub

    JDub Well-Known Member

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    He's ours.

    Anyway, he seems to be more of a playmaker that spreads the ball in more of a holding role. Got an eye for a good pass. But he scored alot of long-range efforts for Oldham so I guess he can play in an attacking role too. Good prospect but not amazing.
     
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  3. I Make Messi look s***e

    I Make Messi look s***e New Member

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    He's alright, nothing special so far.
    Give him next season though
     
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    I Make Messi look s***e, Apr 29, 2011
  4. Welcome to the North

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    I've heard we're selling him to Blackpool.
     
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  5. JDub

    JDub Well-Known Member

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    He'll struggle in the Championship.
     
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  6. Saints Fan4Life

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    Personally, i haven't been too impressed. I don't think he's a Championship type of player based on what I've seen of him
     
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  7. Jerel Ifil

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    Fits the Leeds United criteria perfectly then, cheers.
     
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    Jerel Ifil, Apr 29, 2011
  8. SFC4BAG

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    Not seen anything much to convince me as of yet but he has made a couple of good through ball passes so maybe he will prove to be a useful addition if Nigel wants him.
     
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    SFC4BAG, Apr 30, 2011
  9. St. Luigi Scrosoppi

    St. Luigi Scrosoppi Well-Known Member

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    If we are promoted then he and Morgan La Lune will form our central midfield pairing, just watch him go then.
     
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  10. Beddy

    Beddy Plays the percentage

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    Do you mean spider St Godders? We are not so familiar with La lune.......I take it you are not a fan of Hammond then, or maybe chappers?
     
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  11. Dark Lord SFC

    Dark Lord SFC Well-Known Member

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    I am not a fan, he's a bit light weight & doesn't like to tuck in or put a foot in - passable in L1 but no chance in Championship

    Leeds can have him imho

    Dark Lord
     
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  12. Jerel Ifil

    Jerel Ifil Well-Known Member

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    Sounds like a like-for-like replacement for Neil Kilkenny who's leaving us on a free.
     
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    Jerel Ifil, Apr 30, 2011
  13. synyster saint

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    Heard a rumour that we tied a deal up for him at the end of the season, that is why Oldham let him come to us on loan. The original request was turned down
     
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  14. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    Stephens initially turned down a request to come to Saints, probably because of loyalty, then his agent slapped him round the head and he came on loan. Sounded when interviewed like a deal was on the table for him to stay at SMS.
     
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