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« Reply #15 on: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 19:40:51 » |
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Wonder if we have an auto-extension clause in his contract ?
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« Reply #16 on: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 19:57:06 » |
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Do we really need the money?, is it enough and we don't know what was offered anyway, does he figure long term, is he good enough to keep and develop if get promoted?
Personally I like the guy as a town player, however, I am not sure that he has what we will need in the championship. I fear he'll get turned inside out and get sent off to regularly in the championship. In the short term I think I would keep him until Troy is back to full fitness which is going to be after the window closes.
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« Reply #17 on: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 20:32:55 » |
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As fatbasher has alluded to, we need him for cover.
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« Reply #18 on: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 20:34:28 » |
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Who else is going to change the floodlight bulbs?
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« Reply #19 on: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 21:41:06 » |
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Hopefully get a bit of a better offer and then sell him.
Only league 2/Conference standard at best. Is ok in divisions where long ball is the norm, but up against teams who pass the ball and have a bit of pace, he doesnt cut it
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« Reply #20 on: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 21:42:21 » |
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Who else is going to change the floodlight bulbs?
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« Reply #21 on: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 22:04:21 » |
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Seemed to do ok against Wigan last year.
Aside from the penalty he gave away in the Wigan game, he was fantastic. He also had a brilliant game against Stoke City this season. Had a right old tussle with 3 of the biggest/most awkward strikers in the premier league - Cameron Jerome, Kenywne Jones and Peter Crouch. Come to think of it, Jonathan Walters got on the pitch at some point as well! Flint is well worth sticking with. Remember he's only young himself and still learning. Last season was his one and only full season in the football league. Really noticable when compared to Devera (177 apps for Barnet in the football league before joining STFC), how much more composed/calm Devera is because of the experience. Find me a Town fan who rates Archibald-Henville higher than Flint anyway? It's a non-debate. When fit, Troy would be an ideal candidate to join Bradford or Port Vale on loan. |
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« Reply #22 on: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 22:06:21 » |
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Seemed to do ok against Wigan last year.
It is ludicrous that people dismiss the idea that a relatively young player who was a rock in such a superb defensive unit couldn't cut it in the level above, on the basis that he isn't quick or Beckenbauer. |
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« Reply #23 on: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 22:18:05 » |
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It is ludicrous that people dismiss the idea that a relatively young player who was a rock in such a superb defensive unit couldn't cut it in the level above, on the basis that he isn't quick or Beckenbauer.
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« Reply #24 on: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 22:37:11 » |
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It is ludicrous that people dismiss the idea that a relatively young player who was a rock in such a superb defensive unit couldn't cut it in the level above, on the basis that he isn't quick or Beckenbauer.
This. I also find it slightly strange that some people seem happy to keep him until TAH is fit again and then get rid? I'm not sure if I'm missing something, but why would he be better in the Championship than Flint? I've seen nothing as yet that suggests he's good enough for League 1 whereas Flint has done a bloody good job during his time here. |
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« Reply #25 on: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 23:00:11 » |
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Seemed to do ok against Wigan last year.
he did even better against Maccesfield this season. |
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« Reply #26 on: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 23:04:29 » |
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But still under 24., so we are entitled to a fee if he then leaves anyway.
Only if we offer him a new contract. I'd keep him as cover, can't imagine he's on a lot, still young, and fairly talented. |
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« Reply #27 on: Friday, January 11, 2013, 00:33:54 » |
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Seemed to do ok against Wigan last year.
Been sent off how many times this season? |
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« Reply #28 on: Friday, January 11, 2013, 07:20:46 » |
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Been sent off how many times this season?
not sure that's relevant to the argument he did well against wigan, conversely to base a career on doing well against a rubbish team is a bit silly also |
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« Reply #29 on: Friday, January 11, 2013, 07:32:30 » |
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not sure that's relevant to the argument he did well against wigan, conversely to base a career on doing well against a rubbish team is a bit silly also
I disagree, with you first comment. To have a player that is not fleet of foot at the back, cumbersome against tricky players and who's distribution is suspect in the championship spells car crash. Besides all that, spend long spells unavailable due to suspension is not much good to the team selection possibilities. |
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