And with that Simms chance.... (14 Viewers)
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What are you talking about? I like Asante. I also like Simms. That’s ok, btw. I know you struggle with that.
I just find your posts hilarious. Saying people ‘have it in’ for Asante is comedy gold, coming from the chief instigator when it comes to anti Simms stuff. You’ve been at it since last season, throwing the odd ‘I like Simms’ doesn’t disguise it, you turn any thread you can into a Simms debate and it’s fucking draining to read every week, anyone with half a brain on here has spotted it. You know they have as well, so you’ve jumped to sticking up for Asante, cause anyone’s better than Simms right? Now you’re trying to push that he’s somehow better than Simms by posting your stats and crap like you always do.
They’re different types of players and you don’t know what they are told to do in a match. They both work hard in different ways, and if you really want to nit pick, Simms would have the extra goal if he hadn’t kicked the ball onto Asantes foot at Blackburn, he’d have more assists if Rudoni would’ve put his chances away. That other poster was right, the assist the other day from Asante was behind him, doesn’t mean he’s criticising Asante, it means Simms did well to create the goal and finish it the way he did. You couldn’t bring yourself to compliment him for it though could you as if I remember from following the match thread, you didn’t see it apparently. It’s swings and roundabouts, that’s football though right? They are both playing well. Why can’t you just enjoy that we are winning and have changed under Frank Lampard. Constant point scoring on every thread trying to get at Simms in whatever way you can.
Evo1883
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By anti Simms I assume you mean being frustrated that he absolutely wasn't giving enough to the team for most of the early part of this season ?
you like posts saying asante is giving the ball away too much and has to improve on other aspects of his game and yet when somebody says it about ellis and the fact he was dispossessed more at Swansea you seem to struggle to take that in too ??
Fact is you're doing EXACTLY what you're moaning at me doing ya plonker
And I missed the goal , I had 3 people arguing with a steward right infront of me , atleast i was there .. were you ?
No, I mean exactly what I pointed out. You can’t pull the wool over my eyes, I see right through your posts. It’s constant and let’s face it, what it all really boils down to is the fact he left Matty Godden sitting on the bench, you’ve been at him ever since. Doesn’t matter how you try to sugar coat it, and you keep finding ways. You just can’t let things go. Same with Robins and that’s why Nick keeps pointing it out as he can obviously see what you do as well.
If I like something it doesn’t mean I agree with every aspect of it, nor does it reflect my opinion on Asante. I actually like him and want him to do well, the same as I do with Simms, Eccles and Thomas, and all the players that get unnecessary shit on here. The whole team misplaces passes and they’re all guilty of not giving enough this year. Whatever the reason was nobody is immune to constructive criticism. That includes Simms. There’s a difference in that and what you are doing.
I wasn’t there no, I have a disabled brother to look after and unfortunately can’t make many matches anymore, I was a season ticket holder for 20 years though and used to go to every away game possible. So trying to dig at me for not being there won’t wash either. You should do better.
Fergusons_Beard
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Evo1883
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Ah sorry I can't pull the wool over your or nicks eyes
I say what I mean , Simms has many things to work on , he isn't gabriel batistuta like you and others think he is but he has plenty of potential but rarely looks like he's going to make the most of his ability.He's NOT been good enough in large spells here that really isn't up for debate surely ?
I must have missed the post where someone has compared him to Batistuta. You have no idea what I think of him as I’ve never stated it. He is a young striker who needs a lot of coaching to bring out his true potential. Just like every other player in this squad, they need a coach who will develop them, and Lampard seems to be making headway. They will all make mistakes and will hopefully learn from them and improve.Ah sorry I can't pull the wool over your or nicks eyes
He's NOT been good enough in large spells here that really isn't up for debate surely ?
I’m not going to be pedantic about any singular player as I don’t have it in for any of them. I’ll let the qualified coaches make decisions on whether or not they will make the most of their ability. While they are here I’ll support them.
Evo1883
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And I agree with much of what you're saying , but he frustrates me .. because often i don't think he does enough with his ability and he does many basic things badly at times .
Maybe I single him out more and that irritates you .. fair enough but he is a TOP earner here and we should expect him to give us everything on that pitch , we expect it from the others don't we ?
I actually think he's doing much better in recent weeks but for me he's still got more to give.. I will say it again irrespective of what you think I want him to be a huge success here
I agree he is incapable of lifting his head at times. It doesn’t mean I hate him and want him to leave. I hope it’s something he will improve on. I’m also not on here posting negatively about him at every opportunity I can, because I want him to do well. Going to the lengths of looking through what I have and haven’t liked will not change the fact that you don’t like being pulled up on what you’ve been doing since last season. You can’t prove anything because some has agreed with a portion of someone’s post by liking it. I could be as childish by looking through all of your posts, but that would take me weeks as there’s that many. That would also be giving you what you want though, as you just love to drag out the Simms thing with anyone who will listen.
Evo1883
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Ok
I want the team to succeed, I want ellis to succeed .
I will try and be less critical of him and offer a more constructive view of his performances .
Not a problem
Londonccfcfan
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Fair play...i must admit i have seen ahuge improvement in Asante, how he was on it from the 1st minute vs Bristol city he kinda won me over.
Its fair to say hes improving. Whilst hes scoring hes doing well imo.
Think credit has to to go Lampard and co.
Londonccfcfan
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Id say 19 goals for a 23 year old in his first season with us is fantastic return, that not debateable. Yeah i get he shpuld have scored 25 plus. But he wouldnt be with us if he did!Ah sorry I can't pull the wool over your or nicks eyes
He's NOT been good enough in large spells here that really isn't up for debate surely ?
Evo1883
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Ok look fair enough , it's 17 league goals in 70 odd games but I appreciate he's not started all those games , it's not a bad return and I think he can and hopefully will do much more
If we are to get promoted this / next etc season we need our strikers to score goals in the league and not take half a season to get going , is more my point
We can't just say because he's not starting it's OK for him to never score , we want players to come in and out the team no matter what and be ready to perform .. that is all
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I’ve been reading this forum for years, I don’t post because it’s hard to have a voice on here. I actually think you were a really good poster but seeing your decline on Simms in particular is sad. There was a time when we used to get behind players and afford them time. You’re not the only one but you quoted me so I replied. Of course he needs to improve, but it’s not just him, they all have flaws, and that’s what hopefully these new coaches will do, improve them. It’s actually a really good feeling for once to have so many choices that are actually ours, no loans etc. They all have things to work on in their individual game, until we have the others back from injury I actually think Asante and Simms are working really well together just as Wright and Simms did last year and I hope it continues.
Evo1883
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clint van damme
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He still gets some of the most basic things wrong. Hopefully the more they work with him they'll iron them issues out.
Londonccfcfan
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£8M Haji Wright seasoned established international 27 years old.
Gets alot of basic things wrong. Theres a reason these players with us.
Evo1883
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I can't argue with that
Londonccfcfan
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I think Simms has the potential to be unstoppable in this league hes only just turned 24.
Chris1987
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Obviously what they bring to the table are completely different attributes. They both contribute in a different way. They do compliment each other well.
shmmeee
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Both incredibly frustrating players. Show glimpses of real quality then do something you’d be ashamed to do in Sunday league. The trampoline feet of both and Simms inability to jump for a header are particularly galling. There must be an explanation for it but as a fan you do wonder why a player at this stage in their career is still getting this stuff wrong.
shmmeee
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Well he’s much taller so he’d need one. Plus that hair.
Evo1883
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I agree that if Simms used his attributes well he could be unstoppable at this level and maybe a nuisance at the top with some serious progression ... but I agree they are both frustrating players I just get irritated by the levels of abuse one takes
clint van damme
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I've genuinely never seen a professional football player misplace so many passes under a 5 yard distance.
shmmeee
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Neither deserves abuse. Simms when he’s driving with the ball is great, BTAs energy and close control as well as his shooting is great. It just makes the bits they’re not doing extra frustrating cos you can see how close to great the are overall.
You won't often find me criticising a player on a platform, but one thing that has always frustrated me about Wright is his petulant fouls, after he has lost or given away a ball. I surely can't be the only one who has noticed this, and ironically it's what led to his unfortunate injury at Sunderland.
fernandopartridge
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4 of Simms 5 goals have come away from home this season
Sky Blue Pete
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Was a great header for his home goal too
Mcbean
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That’s a refereeing difference between here and Turkey who are dirty bastards at best
robbiethemole
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Can anyone ever remember a time ( on here ) when nobody critised players, or slagged off so-and so poster for their opinions, and just revelled in a winning streak like we're in now?
I've been on here 15 years and it seems so fucking negative just lately, I wonder if we really do have some posters who would cream themselves if things went sour!!!
This is a continuation of the good work and foundation left by previous managment, and we should embrace it and fully go with it to the end of the season.
I've been on here 15 years and it seems so fucking negative just lately, I wonder if we really do have some posters who would cream themselves if things went sour!!!
This is a continuation of the good work and foundation left by previous managment, and we should embrace it and fully go with it to the end of the season.
shmmeee
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I never really thought of it like that.