by Terminal Boardom » 10 May 2012 08:46
by Simon's Church » 10 May 2012 08:55
by Hoop Blah » 10 May 2012 09:12
Snowball 4 years? It's 3.5 max.
by JimmytheJim » 10 May 2012 09:12
PlatypussJimmytheJim
What about Ian Wright, Kevin Doyle, Grant Holt, any number of players whose careers bloom ever so slightly later?
Fans are so impatient with players. What's the risk in keeping an eye on Antonio for another year before making a judgement on whether or not to offload him? It's not like there's going to be a shortage of suitors...
The max 25 player squad rule?
by Platypuss » 10 May 2012 09:30
by JimmytheJim » 10 May 2012 09:40
Platypuss Surely that's only realistic if we get him to sign another (improved?) contract now that lasts beyond the end of next season. Is that likely/prudent?
by Ian Royal » 10 May 2012 18:32
Snowball Antonio = Long = not Academy-trained so extra-raw and a (relatively) late developer.
Take note how many goals the STRIKER Shane Long had got after 4 seasons and 5 seasons.
How much did he end up being worth?
Mark my words, Antonio is better than a lot of you think.
by SCIAG » 11 May 2012 19:07
JimmytheJimMike HuntSCIAG Song was 19 when he played for Premiership Charlton.
Bertrand was 17 when he first played in the FL and 19 in the Championship.
Antonio is 22.
Loans are a great way to develop young talent, but Antonio isn't that young any more. Clinging on and hoping he develops to a level where we can use him doesn't seem right, given he was fifth choice before promotion.
Fair point.
What about Ian Wright, Kevin Doyle, Grant Holt, any number of players whose careers bloom ever so slightly later?
by Snowball » 11 May 2012 22:58
Ian RoyalSnowball Antonio = Long = not Academy-trained so extra-raw and a (relatively) late developer.
Take note how many goals the STRIKER Shane Long had got after 4 seasons and 5 seasons.
How much did he end up being worth?
Mark my words, Antonio is better than a lot of you think.
This would be the Shane Long that had a lot more Championship and also Premier League experience at a younger age correct?
by Snowball » 11 May 2012 23:08
by FiNeRaIn » 11 May 2012 23:55
Snowball Antonio's strike rate is very very decent for a winger, and he's a KID
by KDRF » 12 May 2012 00:22
by Platypuss » 12 May 2012 07:36
KDRF Why would any of you ever take 750k for him now over letting him go on loan again and gaining more experience? If we loan him out and he does well at maybe a championship club, then it can only increase his price tag or make him more likely to play for us the season after. We can lose nothing from this..
by Ian Royal » 12 May 2012 11:40
KDRF Why would any of you ever take 750k for him now over letting him go on loan again and gaining more experience? If we loan him out and he does well at maybe a championship club, then it can only increase his price tag or make him more likely to play for us the season after. We can lose nothing from this. Also, you have to take into account Mcanuff isn't exactly young, and because of the style of football we play, we rely on fast wingers that can break quickly, and in 2-3 years Mcanuff will no doubt lose some of this play, and with this I can see him adopting more of a giggs like role and move inwards, which in some games this season he has done, to varied effect.
by winchester_royal » 12 May 2012 13:36
by robinsfriday » 12 May 2012 13:42
winchester_royal Morrison very impressive for Huddersfield.
Will provide good cover next season.
by winchester_royal » 12 May 2012 13:47
by Ian Royal » 12 May 2012 14:41
winchester_royal 21. I see what you're saying, but I'd rather we keep him than spend £1mill on an average player as back up for next season. For a start Morrison is probably at a similar level to anyone who'd be willing to come to us as back-up, and the money would be better off being spent improving other areas of the team.
by winchester_royal » 12 May 2012 14:48
Ian Royalwinchester_royal 21. I see what you're saying, but I'd rather we keep him than spend £1mill on an average player as back up for next season. For a start Morrison is probably at a similar level to anyone who'd be willing to come to us as back-up, and the money would be better off being spent improving other areas of the team.
I'd rather take Davies / Marriapa and Connolly and either let Morrison go or have another loan. All more experienced than him at a higher level and none likely to be demanding guaranteed 1st team football after a step up and willing to compete with Gorkss / Pearce to win a place.
by Ian Royal » 12 May 2012 15:00
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