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  1. Oliver's Army

    Oliver's Army Well-Known Member

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    Hint hint. For another 3 years John? <cheers>
     
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    one of the best ever at international level, medals speak for themselves. Last of an era. Probably only one or two left from when he was at his peak.
     
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    Been warching some videos of some of our football this season, Roberts clip was suggested mate, just marveling at a player that has skill for days and probably on par with Steed and Sess.
     
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  4. Oliver's Army

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    He is quality like. An absolute joy to watch. Got the ball on a shoestring, I love watching players like him going at the fullbacks and putting them on their arse. Now better than a flying winger at their best imo.
     
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    I can't remember what game it was,but their defender hoofed the ball up, Roberts took it down stone dead with beautiful control on the halfway line then found a pass. Piece of piss for him.
     
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    Luton will be straight back down, not a single doubt about it.

     
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    Both Roberts and Diallo were on a different wave length at times during last season - the understanding those two had was brilliant to watch.

    Really hope to see a Roberts new deal soon and a Diallo loan this transfer window.
     
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    Very good championship player mind, probably preparing for that already.
     
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    Aye. Absolute joy to watch at times. Genuine class between the pair.
     
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    …yep <laugh>
     
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  11. Oliver's Army

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    Class. Only wears kids size 5s as well.

    Looking at the videos of the big Dutch lad we have signed it looks like he likes a big diagonal ball out to the left so Clarke will be in business, probably similar out to Roberts as well to switch play. Their first touch is quality, hopefully new deals for both of them.
     
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    That wasn't training or practice between them to do that either imo. That was just simply 2 quality footballers playing their natural game on instinct. Absolutely wonderful and worth the entrance fee just to watch those 2.
     
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    The thing I loved most about watching us last season was the directedness of our wingers.

    Clarke, Roberts and Diallo just constantly ran at the defenders as soon as they got possession. Gave it away now and again but was beautiful to watch when it came off.
     
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    They were relentless. Again, again, again.........attack attack attack......absolutely brilliant. Can't ****ing wait for that Ipswich match first game.
     
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    Seen this earlier. Had to laugh, I remember the ****s up the road official twitter putting a video up of Bruno Guimaraes megging someone and the scruffy ****ers are all getting excited. Roberts does it once a game at a very minimum :emoticon-0102-bigsm
     
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    Chelsea shifting plenty this summer. Well needed, mind.
     
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    If anyone gets Pulisic for €25m it's a snip imo. Quality player with his best years ahead of him. We'll have him at AC with Leao thank-you very much. <laugh>
     
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    I know Chelsea can sometimes overvalue their players, but that's a cracking price mind.

    Surprised the mags aren't all over that one.
     
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  20. Oliver's Army

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    Shhhhh. He's ****e anyway. <laugh>
     
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