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Post by herbiedumplings on Aug 18, 2023 8:46:32 GMT
Saw this in the speil, and decided not to bother: “No player has ever followed the path that Troy took. From bricklayer to the Premier League.” I know Les Ferdinand was a painter/decorator not a bricklayer before he played football professionally, but that still counts as the building trade as far as I’m concerned. Not bothered finding out whether lazy journalism, ego-massaging, or the perpetuation of the myth that the PL didn’t exist before Citeh got into it was behind it, frankly… As I said, you should listen to it. Just gave it a quick listen on double speed. Am I glad I haven’t had to deal with some of the things he’s been through? Absolutely. Do I find it hard to be sympathetic when others have been through the same but seem to have conducted themselves with much more grace despite it? Yes. Has it ultimately changed my opinion of anyone who works for the Sun? Sorry, no.
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Post by TC on Aug 18, 2023 8:55:35 GMT
Anyone know anything about him? would've been back with us but wanted £10K a week to join us & weve already maxed out our £3.7 million budget. Scored plenty in his first season at Charlton as 3rd choice, quick good movement fox in the box type & althouh only 5ft9 the lad can leap . can see him bagging 20+ as a starter but could see him flop & be content to count his money . Potentially a great signing. Hi pugs - interesting stat regarding your budget. £3.7m you say. Any idea how that compares with last season's?
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Post by pugwash on Aug 18, 2023 14:18:12 GMT
would've been back with us but wanted £10K a week to join us & weve already maxed out our £3.7 million budget. Scored plenty in his first season at Charlton as 3rd choice, quick good movement fox in the box type & althouh only 5ft9 the lad can leap . can see him bagging 20+ as a starter but could see him flop & be content to count his money . Potentially a great signing. Hi pugs - interesting stat regarding your budget. £3.7m you say. Any idea how that compares with last season's? 50 % increase I'm pretty sure . All related to the Extra television money. The budget also increased by a 6 figure fee for selling Shad Ogie to the Gills so upto 3.8 miillion, plus another few hundred grand in January.
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Post by pugwash on Aug 18, 2023 14:36:18 GMT
Saw this in the speil, and decided not to bother: “No player has ever followed the path that Troy took. From bricklayer to the Premier League.” I know Les Ferdinand was a painter/decorator not a bricklayer before he played football professionally, but that still counts as the building trade as far as I’m concerned. Not bothered finding out whether lazy journalism, ego-massaging, or the perpetuation of the myth that the PL didn’t exist before Citeh got into it was behind it, frankly… Didn't Ian Wright work on building sites before Joining Palace in his early 20's? Painter. Geoff Horsefield was in the Building trade as well before playing in the Premier league.
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Post by vicar on Aug 18, 2023 16:10:55 GMT
Hi pugs - interesting stat regarding your budget. £3.7m you say. Any idea how that compares with last season's? 50 % increase I'm pretty sure . All related to the Extra television money. The budget also increased by a 6 figure fee for selling Shad Ogie to the Gills so upto 3.8 miillion, plus another few hundred grand in January. Ogie was excellent for them, strong quick and could play a bit.
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Post by Duncan McOchin on Aug 18, 2023 16:20:07 GMT
Didn't Ian Wright work on building sites before Joining Palace in his early 20's? Painter. Geoff Horsefield was in the Building trade as well before playing in the Premier league. Ash Williams worked at a petrol station before joining County. Players going from non-League to the PL is something that still happens today.
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Post by pugwash on Aug 18, 2023 16:24:13 GMT
50 % increase I'm pretty sure . All related to the Extra television money. The budget also increased by a 6 figure fee for selling Shad Ogie to the Gills so upto 3.8 miillion, plus another few hundred grand in January. Ogie was excellent for them, strong quick and could play a bit. Wellens thought his attitude wasnt always there. Shame as I thought he has the pace & build to go way higher.
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Post by Josh on Aug 18, 2023 18:42:50 GMT
Ogie was excellent for them, strong quick and could play a bit. Wellens thought his attitude wasnt always there. Shame as I thought he has the pace & build to go way higher. What’s happened so far for the O’s Puggers? 🫣
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Post by Bredburyhatter on Aug 18, 2023 19:38:00 GMT
I like this from Tranmere fan...
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Post by pugwash on Aug 18, 2023 22:54:04 GMT
Wellens thought his attitude wasnt always there. Shame as I thought he has the pace & build to go way higher. What’s happened so far for the O’s Puggers? 🫣 2 forwards out Drinan Agyei 3 & 5 months , bring in shaq forde from Watford (season long loan) injured in 1st warm up. Tom James full back Felt a hamstring warm up pompey we had to change the back four & midfield balance Bring in Sol Brynn from M'bro as 1st choice keepeer , Rumoured broken bone getting off the coach back from Charlton, not broken badly bruised be fit next Saturday & Had Wealdstones keeper from last season in goal. Captain Pratley out with a virus since before league cup back probably in 2 weeks. Pigot & Gordon both no pre season . Add Charlton Portsmouth Plymouth Wycombe then Blackpool tomorrow not the easiest of starts with only 1 home game. To be fair weve had 50 % + possesion every game , plenty of shots on target hit post n bar numerous times in 4 games. Not overly worried , once we get players upto speed or back from Injury we'll start to pick up points. Pompey game looks the worst but a fit forward line & its an 8 or 9 goal thriller. Battered Wycombe but naive defending after Happe was sent off .It's definitely a step up but not huge in terms of skill but more in Squad numbers. Funny ole game as Greavsie used to say.
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Post by manowarfan1 on Aug 18, 2023 23:18:18 GMT
Survival is first priority Pugs, and glad to see you aren't already in panic mode. It's a long season, hopefully you (and we) are getting our injuries out of the way now and can get long runs of consistent lineups when everyone around us hits their bad streak. I will be pulling for you from this side of the pond, and next trip over may try to see your club as my London match as opposed to the overpriced and overexposed alternatives. Cheers Jeff
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Post by pugwash on Aug 19, 2023 0:31:01 GMT
Survival is first priority Pugs, and glad to see you aren't already in panic mode. It's a long season, hopefully you (and we) are getting our injuries out of the way now and can get long runs of consistent lineups when everyone around us hits their bad streak. I will be pulling for you from this side of the pond, and next trip over may try to see your club as my London match as opposed to the overpriced and overexposed alternatives. Cheers Jeff Head to the Supporters bar if you do & you'll get a warm welcome I'm sure.
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Post by suedehead on Aug 19, 2023 14:46:30 GMT
Wrexham 3-0 down after 29 mins. Now 1-4.
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Post by nelly on Aug 19, 2023 14:49:53 GMT
Wrexham 3-0 down after 29 mins. Now 1-4. A bit of good news 😂
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Post by Count de Stockport on Aug 19, 2023 15:19:10 GMT
Wrexham 3-0 down after 29 mins. Now 1-4. 5 shots on goal for Swindon 👌🏻
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