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Post by Corbray on Jul 26, 2022 19:46:27 GMT
squad numbers have been released. willock is given the number 7 shirt whereas stef takes barbet's old number 6. sadly there's no "exciting" numbers leftover for new signings   |
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Post by sparks on Jul 26, 2022 20:04:39 GMT
Seems odd why U21 player Mahoney get a squad number and Armstrong did not.
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Post by acricketer on Jul 26, 2022 20:30:51 GMT
Seems odd why U21 player Mahoney get a squad number and Armstrong did not. Probably because he's going on loan? |
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Post by Tarbie on Jul 26, 2022 20:39:23 GMT
Seems odd why U21 player Mahoney get a squad number and Armstrong did not. My opinion, the manager is playing a balancing act with his ego. |
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Post by sparks on Jul 26, 2022 20:49:55 GMT
Seems odd why U21 player Mahoney get a squad number and Armstrong did not. Probably because he's going on loan? Beale said Armstrong, Gubbins and Boyd would not be going on loan though Cricketer. |
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Post by sparks on Jul 26, 2022 20:55:59 GMT
Seems odd why U21 player Mahoney get a squad number and Armstrong did not. My opinion, the manager is playing a balancing act with his ego. When I saw Armstrong playing for U23 last season he was the most vocal player of both teams on the pitch. I hope he has got a big opinion of himself. Maybe it’s because Mahoney has played a number of first team games in comparison to Gubbins,Boyd and Armstrong. |
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Post by Hitman34 on Jul 26, 2022 21:00:25 GMT
no21 is free.
also no12
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Post by acricketer on Jul 26, 2022 21:06:41 GMT
Probably because he's going on loan? Beale said Armstrong, Gubbins and Boyd would not be going on loan though Cricketer. Good news if true. Maybe just needed names to make up 25. We'll also be getting at least one more in on loan before the window shuts. |
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Post by Tarbie on Jul 26, 2022 21:18:48 GMT
My opinion, the manager is playing a balancing act with his ego. When I saw Armstrong playing for U23 last season he was the most vocal player of both teams on the pitch. I hope he has got a big opinion of himself. Maybe it’s because Mahoney has played a number of first team games in comparison to Gubbins,Boyd and Armstrong. It's the funny business with his agent and the bullshit stories being leaked to the press that makes me wonder more than how he acts on the pitch mate. |
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Post by MattyRangers on Jul 27, 2022 13:39:55 GMT
As he is u21 & homegrown, Armstrong doesn't need to be registered in the 25 man squad / have a squad number. He can play in games & be given an ad-hoc squad number.
Also, not entirely sure why some seem to think he is our saviour? The lad hasn't ever played a minute of league football.
Don't get me wrong, he may turn out to be a talent. But I trust the coaches with the badges who see him on the training pitch every day to judge if he is good enough to be involved in the first team or not yet.
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Post by sparks on Jul 27, 2022 14:04:04 GMT
I’m well aware about the U21 rule, it still don’t explain why Mahoney gets one and Armstrong don’t?
Think most punters who have seen Armstrong play in friendlies and U23s are entitled to think he’s far away better option than Dykes.
Was’nt Hendrick also judged by badged coaches worthy of a start? Whoever decided that wants shooting.
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Post by Hitman34 on Jul 27, 2022 15:35:02 GMT
As he is u21 & homegrown, Armstrong doesn't need to be registered in the 25 man squad / have a squad number. He can play in games & be given an ad-hoc squad number. Also, not entirely sure why some seem to think he is our saviour? The lad hasn't ever played a minute of league football. Don't get me wrong, he may turn out to be a talent. But I trust the coaches with the badges who see him on the training pitch every day to judge if he is good enough to be involved in the first team or not yet. Great to see you back on here, posting again Matty. Top poster. All we need now is for 73 to get back on here |
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Post by Corbray on Jul 27, 2022 15:41:07 GMT
As he is u21 & homegrown, Armstrong doesn't need to be registered in the 25 man squad / have a squad number. He can play in games & be given an ad-hoc squad number. Also, not entirely sure why some seem to think he is our saviour? The lad hasn't ever played a minute of league football. Don't get me wrong, he may turn out to be a talent. But I trust the coaches with the badges who see him on the training pitch every day to judge if he is good enough to be involved in the first team or not yet. personally from what i've seen armstrong looks like a special talent. he reminds me a bit of benteke in his villa days. his development is the only thing that makes me wonder if we should bring in another striker, unless one of ours leaves. we play with 1 uptop in theory which means armstrong is already the 3rd or 4th choice depending on roberts role in the side. if we signed a 'top' striker like archer on loan then armstrong would end up missing out on minutes etc. but i am in the same camp as you too in that the coaches know better than us. |
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Post by Stanley75 on Jul 27, 2022 16:09:50 GMT
As he is u21 & homegrown, Armstrong doesn't need to be registered in the 25 man squad / have a squad number. He can play in games & be given an ad-hoc squad number. Also, not entirely sure why some seem to think he is our saviour? The lad hasn't ever played a minute of league football. Don't get me wrong, he may turn out to be a talent. But I trust the coaches with the badges who see him on the training pitch every day to judge if he is good enough to be involved in the first team or not yet. Great to see you back on here, posting again Matty. Top poster. All we need now is for 73 to get back on hereI'm sure he'll be back. 73 is usually quiet in the close season but returns once it's underway. |
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Post by Stanley75 on Jul 27, 2022 16:15:04 GMT
the coaches know better than us It's a maxim that generally applies...unless Ollie, JFH or MW is in charge  |
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Post by Timmy Doc on Jul 28, 2022 15:20:53 GMT
With JCS, Paal, Richards and Roberts surely our squad is stronger than last season?
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Post by West Acton on Sept 12, 2022 12:33:45 GMT
A lot of mouths to feed when you see it like that
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