Jimmy Kebe

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Re: Jimmy Kebe

by papereyes » 22 Jul 2008 10:35

The fact is, if people boo Kebe's every mistake then it'll ruin him as a player for us, but perhaps that's what some people want. They'll see driving a player out as some kind of victory.


People don't really have that mentality, do they?

That worries me.

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Re: Jimmy Kebe

by SteveRoyal » 22 Jul 2008 13:26

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The fact is, if people boo Kebe's every mistake then it'll ruin him as a player for us, but perhaps that's what some people want. They'll see driving a player out as some kind of victory.


People don't really have that mentality, do they?

That worries me.


It worked with Oster. :lol:

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Re: Jimmy Kebe

by Millsy » 22 Jul 2008 13:31

I think Kebe is one of the most exciting players at the club for a long time. Every time I've seen him come on he's made at least one run that has jolted the game somehow and gotten our hopes up.

I seriously think this guy could be one to watch in the Championship.

Re: booing him, I think that's not Kebe's fault per se but more because we'd all been crygin out for a decent right winger all season and in the end we got a cheap "one for the future" in Kebe. If we don't see him as a saviour (which he isn't) and just see him as the cheap *potentially good* signing he was always meant to be, then maybe we'll appreciate him more.

Give the lad a chance.

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Re: Jimmy Kebe

by loyalroyal4life » 22 Jul 2008 14:02

2 world wars, 1 world cup I think Kebe is one of the most exciting players at the club for a long time. Every time I've seen him come on he's made at least one run that has jolted the game somehow and gotten our hopes up.

I seriously think this guy could be one to watch in the Championship.

Re: booing him, I think that's not Kebe's fault per se but more because we'd all been crygin out for a decent right winger all season and in the end we got a cheap "one for the future" in Kebe. If we don't see him as a saviour (which he isn't) and just see him as the cheap *potentially good* signing he was always meant to be, then maybe we'll appreciate him more.

Give the lad a chance.



Exactly, the guy could well be an asset in the championship at least.

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Re: Jimmy Kebe

by H-Town Royal » 22 Jul 2008 15:28

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what do we have that is better?? If he makes a impact now - give him a chance in the regular season. He is long and fast - hopefully as the season goes on we can add more positive adjectives next to that list...


"long and fast"

What the hell does that mean? :shock:

I've never heard of a long player before, apart from the obvious of course.



Sorry. Tall, does that work better..... :P We have a team of midgets running around and I was pointing out he is a taller player and has the ability to cover ground. Maybe get up for a ball or two.


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Re: Jimmy Kebe

by Rev Algenon Stickleback H » 22 Jul 2008 18:23

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The fact is, if people boo Kebe's every mistake then it'll ruin him as a player for us, but perhaps that's what some people want. They'll see driving a player out as some kind of victory.


People don't really have that mentality, do they?

That worries me.

put it this way, how many people here are convincied he's shit, and seemingly love to take this piss?

How many of them have seen him play beyond his 1/2 hour sub appearance v Villa?

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Re: Jimmy Kebe

by SCIAG » 22 Jul 2008 18:37

I was impressed by Kebe at Everton and Villa... but his other performances made him look like a player who should be on Reading YMCA's bench. Granted, one was against Arsenal...

I haven't and won't boo him unless it appears he is being genuinely disruptive ie getting into arguments. I'd hope that would be the same for all our fans.

The "tall and quick" statement doesn't hold out really- so's Henry.

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Re: Jimmy Kebe

by papereyes » 22 Jul 2008 18:37

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The fact is, if people boo Kebe's every mistake then it'll ruin him as a player for us, but perhaps that's what some people want. They'll see driving a player out as some kind of victory.


People don't really have that mentality, do they?

That worries me.

put it this way, how many people here are convincied he's shit, and seemingly love to take this piss?

How many of them have seen him play beyond his 1/2 hour sub appearance v Villa?


and that means they'd boo him?

Or are people desperately trying to be superior by claiming this sort of thing?

The really sad thing is I can believe the latter but not the former.

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Re: Jimmy Kebe

by Ian Royal » 22 Jul 2008 19:00

People booed and jeered Oster regardless of his contribution, same with Hughes.

It'll take a little while, but if Kebe plays in 3 or 4 of the first 6 games and is shit I can see a lot of people not having much tolerance.

Myself included to a certain extent, although I almost never boo and generally shout positive things. With a few exceptions.


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Re: Jimmy Kebe

by papereyes » 22 Jul 2008 19:30

I think Reading fans aren't going to have much tolerance for anyone underperforming next season.

Even I'm going to keep away if Forest rape us up the back and violate us up the front.

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Re: Jimmy Kebe

by Jackson Corner » 22 Jul 2008 19:55

I wrote Convey off as the worst signing this club had ever made, but he proved me wrong the next season so give the bloke a chance.

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Re: Jimmy Kebe

by PEARCEY » 22 Jul 2008 20:24

rg6royal Lets just give him a chance next season after a few starts and then we can begin to make judgements.



Exactly instead of people writing him off without giving him a chance to adapt to playing in this country.
I think he could be a surprise success next season(if he improves his crossing which watching the FGR friendly he definitely needs to do.)

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Re: Jimmy Kebe

by kwik-silva » 22 Jul 2008 20:52

Ian Royal People booed and jeered Oster regardless of his contribution, same with Hughes.

It'll take a little while, but if Kebe plays in 3 or 4 of the first 6 games and is shit I can see a lot of people not having much tolerance.

Myself included to a certain extent, although I almost never boo and generally shout positive things. With a few exceptions.


I agree, Oster was actually alright on some occations, however got slated for putting one foot wrong, for instance, the guy in front of me seemed to worship hunty :?


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Re: Jimmy Kebe

by Rev Algenon Stickleback H » 22 Jul 2008 22:32

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and that means they'd boo him?

Or are people desperately trying to be superior by claiming this sort of thing?

The really sad thing is I can believe the latter but not the former.


Do you think the stick he gets on here is justified considering most on here are judging him on one 1/2 hour performance? Reading the comments you'd think he's a contender for one of our worst ever players.


If giving players a chance is being superior, then yes, people are being superior. It just seems that for some he'll be regarded as shit unless he can prove otherwise.

And yes, I do believe if we aren't playing well against Plymouth, then people will boo any mistake he makes. Don't get me wrong, I'm not exactly going to be applauding him if he shins a cross into the north stand from a good position, but booing any player serves little purpose. Booing someone because you want a scapegoat is just sad.

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Re: Jimmy Kebe

by Southbank Old Boy » 23 Jul 2008 09:13

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and that means they'd boo him?

Or are people desperately trying to be superior by claiming this sort of thing?

The really sad thing is I can believe the latter but not the former.


Do you think the stick he gets on here is justified considering most on here are judging him on one 1/2 hour performance? Reading the comments you'd think he's a contender for one of our worst ever players.


If giving players a chance is being superior, then yes, people are being superior. It just seems that for some he'll be regarded as shit unless he can prove otherwise.

And yes, I do believe if we aren't playing well against Plymouth, then people will boo any mistake he makes. Don't get me wrong, I'm not exactly going to be applauding him if he shins a cross into the north stand from a good position, but booing any player serves little purpose. Booing someone because you want a scapegoat is just sad.


I'm not convinced that they'll be any booing of him. Sighs of frustration and exasperation probably yes, but not out and out booing.

Kebe's problem, and possibly Hunts if we buy him too, is that he is a symbol of the recent transfer policy and the effect that the perceived lack of ambition and willingness to bring in recognised quality players has had on results. That might mean they get treated a bit harshly or are given a little less time to settle in and start to perform, but thats life unfortunately.

On the flip side a big money signing has added pressure of living up to a price tag.

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Re: Jimmy Kebe

by PEARCEY » 23 Jul 2008 19:43

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and that means they'd boo him?

Or are people desperately trying to be superior by claiming this sort of thing?

The really sad thing is I can believe the latter but not the former.


Do you think the stick he gets on here is justified considering most on here are judging him on one 1/2 hour performance? Reading the comments you'd think he's a contender for one of our worst ever players.


If giving players a chance is being superior, then yes, people are being superior. It just seems that for some he'll be regarded as shit unless he can prove otherwise.


Fair comments Southbank. I share the frustration of those that want to see proven players at the club. The one thing I would say though is that Coppell has a far better track record with players bought in at lower fees than when he has spent more serious money.

And yes, I do believe if we aren't playing well against Plymouth, then people will boo any mistake he makes. Don't get me wrong, I'm not exactly going to be applauding him if he shins a cross into the north stand from a good position, but booing any player serves little purpose. Booing someone because you want a scapegoat is just sad.


I'm not convinced that they'll be any booing of him. Sighs of frustration and exasperation probably yes, but not out and out booing.

Kebe's problem, and possibly Hunts if we buy him too, is that he is a symbol of the recent transfer policy and the effect that the perceived lack of ambition and willingness to bring in recognised quality players has had on results. That might mean they get treated a bit harshly or are given a little less time to settle in and start to perform, but thats life unfortunately.

On the flip side a big money signing has added pressure of living up to a price tag.

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Re: Jimmy Kebe

by earleyroyal » 23 Jul 2008 20:14

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Ian Royal People booed and jeered Oster regardless of his contribution, same with Hughes.

It'll take a little while, but if Kebe plays in 3 or 4 of the first 6 games and is shit I can see a lot of people not having much tolerance.

Myself included to a certain extent, although I almost never boo and generally shout positive things. With a few exceptions.


I agree, Oster was actually alright on some occations, however got slated for putting one foot wrong, for instance, the guy in front of me seemed to worship hunty :?


Couple of moments at Derby that summed up the mentality of some of our fans and possibly showed why English football has been so bad since 1966:

Oster plays a decent pass which the receiving player, can't remember who, is too slow to react to and gets it pinched off his toe by a Derby player. Cue 'get him off!' 'Oster you're fcuking useless' etc. etc.

Hunt gets the ball with 30 yards of space between him and the byline, his first touch is so bad that it runs out of play, yes 30 yards in front of him out of play. He chases after it and clatters into the advertising boards, getting a round of applause for his efforts. Really did make me want to :cry:

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Re: Jimmy Kebe

by Gordons Cumming » 23 Jul 2008 21:37

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Kebe's problem, and possibly Hunts if we buy him too, is that he is a symbol of the recent transfer policy and the effect that the perceived lack of ambition and willingness to bring in recognised quality players has had on results.


Name me some recognized quality players in the record breaking championship side.

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Re: Jimmy Kebe

by Cookie » 27 Jul 2008 12:25

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Kebe's problem, and possibly Hunts if we buy him too, is that he is a symbol of the recent transfer policy and the effect that the perceived lack of ambition and willingness to bring in recognised quality players has had on results.


Name me some recognized quality players in the record breaking championship side.



Go on then! :lol:

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Re: Jimmy Kebe

by loyalroyal4life » 27 Jul 2008 12:34

kebe will be better than oster so we have something to look forward to

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