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Post by Bill on Mar 18, 2024 15:33:57 GMT
Dont know about Turkish days but remember Gerry put him and other players on strict diet and had LF on weights exercises to build him up
I used to talk to the Physio back in them days. BRIAN cant remember his surname only repeating what i was told.
Just came to me Morris was his name
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Post by Bill on Mar 18, 2024 15:36:49 GMT
Under the guidance of Gerry Francis it took longer for Ferdinand to gain the neccessary diet build,guile and stamina. And he never aquired the knowledge to be a successful DOF No
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Post by alanwycombe on Mar 18, 2024 15:40:25 GMT
Dont know about Turkish days but remember Gerry put him and other players on strict diet and had LF on weights exercises to build him up I used to talk to the Physio back in them days. BRIAN cant remember his surname only repeating what i was told. Just came to me Morris was his name I remember same stories Bill. Those were the days when the modern thinking about diet, nutrition and training methods was taking off.
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Mar 18, 2024 16:49:07 GMT
I hope all the optimism shown towards him turns into some big positives but I’m still not convinced by him. No doubt has strength and pace but the game is so much more than that. Is he really that promising? Play him over Donkey every time because at least he makes something happen, but he’s not the answer long term. Two big improvements in his game - no longer offside all the time (timed runs really well Saturday) and looks up to cross. Would have been an assist for the three points if Willock had kept his footing. In an ideal world if we could bring in two new strikers over the summer you would loan him out to a good league 1 side next season with the condition he plays every game when fit, or even somewhere abroad where they might be more into diet/ fitness/ condition coaching. Then we will find out if he really can be a 15 goal a season striker. My fear about him is that he has bulked up too much so he is too heavy. There is a reason why heavyweight boxers wouldn't make it as marathon runners.
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Post by alanwycombe on Mar 18, 2024 16:59:42 GMT
Exactly
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Post by Bill on Mar 18, 2024 17:04:05 GMT
So its not a quick fix. A bit of conditioning,attitude,how much he wants it all come into the equation. I still think he still has a bright future but in a world where people want it now, tolerance and patience are slim on the ground.
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Post by West Acton on Mar 22, 2024 20:05:13 GMT
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Post by jfrabbit on Mar 23, 2024 6:54:23 GMT
Got two.
Good for the confidence.
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Post by West Acton on Mar 23, 2024 6:58:32 GMT
Is that three games in row he’s netted for Irish?
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Post by acricketer on Mar 23, 2024 9:47:03 GMT
Only down as scoring one according to BBC
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Post by hubble on Mar 23, 2024 9:50:24 GMT
He scored two according to RTE. Joe Hodge also featured. Nice easy training for them = good for us.
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Post by jfrabbit on Mar 23, 2024 10:50:48 GMT
Only down as scoring one according to BBC
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Post by West Acton on Apr 7, 2024 13:05:09 GMT
Not to promote another site but a very interesting thread on LFW along same lines of what Jimmy asked regards if he is worthy of a contract extension.
Would appear patience is running out.
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Post by acricketer on Apr 7, 2024 14:46:37 GMT
It doesn't help that we need him now because of the striker sanctuary we have amassed.
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Post by West Acton on Apr 7, 2024 14:57:33 GMT
It doesn't help that we need him now because of the striker sanctuary we have amassed. cracking point we’ve absolutely put him in the spotlight.
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Post by alanwycombe on Apr 7, 2024 15:30:29 GMT
It doesn't help that we need him now because of the striker sanctuary we have amassed. Desperation, that’s why so much was expected of him. Reality took a back seat.
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Post by Hitman34 on Apr 7, 2024 16:56:30 GMT
is there no striker in the reserves or u21s who we can give a game to, or are they shit too.
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Post by Stanley75 on Apr 7, 2024 17:50:17 GMT
It doesn't help that we need him now In all honestly I don't think we do
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