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Jordan Ponticelli came on as a late sub for Kings Lynn Town in their 1-0 win at Banbury last night.
You like him because he liked playing tall players?Just come back from India and see that Aidy Boothroyd is a manager over there at Jamshedpur.
Thought he’d have done better for us, no idea why it all went wrong. (There’s no ex. Manager thread so I’ll stick it here).
Can’t be THAT bad being part of a Serie A-winning squad, surely? Presumably on a decent wedge too.He’s hardly played for them across all competitions - strange move at his age because he’s never going to become a regular player for them.
Can’t be THAT bad being part of a Serie A-winning squad, surely? Presumably on a decent wedge too.
He’s hardly played for them across all competitions - strange move at his age because he’s never going to become a regular player for them.
Blimey. I thought he looked half decent the occasion I saw him.Jordan Thompson joins my soon to be local non league side, Cheshunt.
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Suppose that's the thing with semi and professional football, it is fairly tight margins. The elite footballers really are eliteBlimey. I thought he looked half decent the occasion I saw him.
It’s finite differences isn’t it? Is it mostly about consistency dyou think?Suppose that's the thing with semi and professional football, it is fairly tight margins. The elite footballers really are elite
I'm reading a book by Paul McVeigh (ex Spurs, Norwich) who reckons mentality and personal responsibility are a big partIt’s finite differences isn’t it? Is it mostly about consistency dyou think?
It does make you think just how good the very top players must be.
What I've always deemed a world class player to be is someone who does it week in week out. Lots of players have bags of ability, but only show up 1 in 5 games. The likes of Messi, De Bruyne, Mbappe, Lewandowski and the top defenders like Chiellini, S Ramos never let their standards drop. Suppose it's a mentality thing.It’s finite differences isn’t it? Is it mostly about consistency dyou think?
It does make you think just how good the very top players must be.
Got to see Ramos, Messi and Mbappe live last Sunday. Mbappe was a class above throughout, but Messi looked totally disinterested and out of it until he stepped up and scored the winner at the end. Ramos looked sloppy at the back also.What I've always deemed a world class player to be is someone who does it week in week out. Lots of players have bags of ability, but only show up 1 in 5 games. The likes of Messi, De Bruyne, Mbappe, Lewandowski and the top defenders like Chiellini, S Ramos never let their standards drop. Suppose it's a mentality thing.
Interesting article on Karius in the Guardian today. His career was destroyed by the Champions League final. Apparently he had concussion and shouldn't have played. How different his subsequent career might have been if he hadn't played. Luck plays a big part too.It’s finite differences isn’t it? Is it mostly about consistency dyou think?
It does make you think just how good the very top players must be.
Probably got confused when Shipley put the cross inWillis just scored an OG to give Shewsbury.
Just an age thing? Didn’t Ramos announce his retirement this week?Got to see Ramos, Messi and Mbappe live last Sunday. Mbappe was a class above throughout, but Messi looked totally disinterested and out of it until he stepped up and scored the winner at the end. Ramos looked sloppy at the back also.
Do wonder if just going somewhere for the pay cheque dilutes the passion
Think chaplain was good
3/5 top scorers in L1 (including assists) are ex-City. McGoldrick (loan), JCH & Chaplin. Neither Chaplin or JCH was a huge success while with City in League 1. Discuss....
I'm reading a book by Paul McVeigh (ex Spurs, Norwich) who reckons mentality and personal responsibility are a big part
3/5 top scorers in L1 (including assists) are ex-City. McGoldrick (loan), JCH & Chaplin. Neither Chaplin or JCH was a huge success while with City in League 1. Discuss....
so not going samoan joes 3 times week?That is what Frank Clarke said. At professional level all players have the skills and ability on the the training field. Very little to choose between them.
He said it is when they cross the white line on a Saturday you see the difference. His example of two players who werent the most gifted but out and out winners were Jack Charlton and Tony Adams. He said it is mental toughness. Even if they make a mistake that costs a goal they just carry on. It doesnt affect their game.
Its about mental toughness and mental preparation, being fully focused.
And Adams was an alcoholic. Mad really.That is what Frank Clarke said. At professional level all players have the skills and ability on the the training field. Very little to choose between them.
He said it is when they cross the white line on a Saturday you see the difference. His example of two players who werent the most gifted but out and out winners were Jack Charlton and Tony Adams. He said it is mental toughness. Even if they make a mistake that costs a goal they just carry on. It doesnt affect their game.
Its about mental toughness and mental preparation, being fully focused.
And Adams was an alcoholic. Mad really.
MeAnyone see Armstrong just boot Maddison?
Like our very own Kyle ‘Adams in Disguise’ McFadzean.That is what Frank Clarke said. At professional level all players have the skills and ability on the the training field. Very little to choose between them.
He said it is when they cross the white line on a Saturday you see the difference. His example of two players who werent the most gifted but out and out winners were Jack Charlton and Tony Adams. He said it is mental toughness. Even if they make a mistake that costs a goal they just carry on. It doesnt affect their game.
It’s about mental toughness and mental preparation, being fully focused.
Sounds like Hyam playing well for Blackburn.
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The point was that he’s getting on well there.
You also thought the Maddison sale was a great bit of business and that he was worth “a bag of crisps” so let’s see how time plays out on this one too.
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