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    Might have to revisit this. Clarke looks much more composed and that jab will pay dividends as the fight goes on. Wardley looks a little uncomfortable and open already.
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    I got Wardley
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    Marku is just a one trick pony and a dirty one at that.
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    The real Hitman... I agree.... that Duran knockout is still to this day one of the greatest ever. Righthand straight down the pipe and Duran got felled like a tree. I absolutely loved Hearns as a kid. If he'd been able to stay the course in the first fight he'd have won that by a landslide because Ray was well down on the cards. He definitely got robbed against Leonard in the rematch though. The documentary series on them, 'The Kings' is one of the best boxing docs ever if you haven't seen it. They were all brilliant in that period. I loved the four of them but especially Tommy who will always be one of my top 5 favourite fighters of all time.
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    I really like him and have done since the get go. Admittedly he's had some stinkers this season but imo there was always a quality player underneath. I think he's just one of those players that needs suppporters on his side to get the best out of him. I think it brings the best out of him, and I don't even think we've scratched the surface with him yet. I hope he wants to stay and that we sign him because I can see him getting better and better given time and support.
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    My MOTM yesterday. Thought he was excellent.
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    I won't be for this very reason.
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    Such sad sad news.....I was not only fortunate to see him play on a regs during his heyday but also very very fortunate to spend several hours with him and a few other players last year at a private gathering. What a wonderful individual, along with the others of course. Arguably the best set piece specialist with the ability to put the ball from anywhere on a sixpence, one of our greatest wingers and without doubt a Villa legend for eternity. He'll never be alone because he has some of the greatest teammates anyone could wish for and a fanbase that adore him. Best wishes our Sid.
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    Because they're generally hateful and ignorant individuals, who if given the opportunity couldn't produce anything of note themselves so feel better defacing or dismissing what others do. It's quite simple really.
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    I think what may come across as implausible to most can be very plausible. Not everything has to make sense to us. However, considering another 100,000 Russians have recently signed military contracts it is plausible that a void internally needs filling to increase security forces throughout Russia. Also, if you threaten the majority of the population with the idea of internal terrorist events becoming a more frequent occurrence then you'll also have more of the pacifists coming forward to potentially fill security voids across the board. After all terrorism can focus a whole population when it's on your own doorstep. I'm not saying this is what's happening but it's certainly possible especially considering some of the questionable events around the atrocity the other day. Russia are also engaging in a proxy war with France in Central Africa too, which is why imo there has been a significant increase in the rhetoric about the French putting troops into Ukraine. There is a lot more going on now than many people realise imo.
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    I do not buy that..... They're in virtually the centre of Russia. Getting away or getting out alive would be extremely difficult, regardless of how docile Russian security forces may appear on TV.
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    Something just doesn't add up for me regarding this terrorist attack. 4 men who has previously carried out a recon on the same building when security was very tight. A serious lack onsite security during this event a short time after, considering over 6k were in attendance. Apparently there was only several unarmed guards at the time. Then a response time of over an hour for proper security forces to arrive, especially considering reports indicate the building has it's own Police Station and Russia are currently on a war footing. Most weirdly of all, they've captured them without that ending in a bloodbath or the culprits taking their own lives, and knowing full well they'd be tortured when captured. I think the whole thing stinks tbh. Anyone willing to kill 137 innocent civilians isn't going to give a shit about survival after carrying out that sort of atrocity and in such a blatant manner. It was always a suicide mission.
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    Or perhaps he just needs a bit of patience. There is no evidence to suggest that given time he wouldn't adapt to the PL, just like many top players In his defence, he's probably gone through a pretty turbulent period, starting off with getting to grips with the UK and then going through the betting scandal.
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    I don't blame him if there is any truth in it tbh. He's wasted time here, so it makes sense to look for a way out back to Italy where he more than likely find appreciation and ultimately get his career back on track. He's been sitting on the bench for over 3 months and slated so whether people agree or not he has a right to look after his own interests.
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    Italy aren't great atm but he's got far more chance of winning something with them over the next few years than Konsa or Watkins have with England.
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    What I seen Konsa has had Vini Jnr in his pocket. Other than that this is one of the most uncreative and pathetic performances from England they could've produced. Ollie has had zero to work with. The sooner GS is gone the better because this is dreadful.
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    Chilwell, Gallagher and Maguire are so awful. Shocking tbh. Watching England is like watching paint dry
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    Townley's come across as an utter drama clown here. Leon didn't slight Villa at all, he just spoke the truth. Unfortunately, in the Villa bubble it's all about Villa but outside we've been nothing but existing for the last 14 years. Not won a trophy since the nineties however, Chelsea, Utd, Liverpool, City and Arsenal have mopped up nearly everything in the last 25 years so it's normal those outside the bubble have different perspectives. I think it's pretty disgusting from Townley to come out with this shit tbh and wouldn't be surprised if he does create a backlash towards Leon with the clown brigade. Things are changing around the club, even the perspective that we have now arrived back at the top table under the owners and Emery. People are slowly seeing the club in a different light again and in a positive way, everyone should be trying to keep it that way, not cause discontent.
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    I said the poster was implying those that brought him in were stupid, there is a huge difference between the two, but you've obviously struggled to see that. And a grammatical error, is just an error, not an own goal. You've got to be a right tw*t to try and use that as some sort of rebuttal. I wasn't even responding to you originally so why would I care if you rate Emery or not? You absolutely crackers
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    Get a life..... it was just a typo ffs. If players aren't any good yet we are signing them or bring them in it suggests those bring them in don't have a clue. Or at least not as much as posters on this forum.
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    This is where you let yourself down. Your basically saying our new Sporting Director and Manager are stupid.
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    Haven't we already paid a sizeable chunk for the loan period somewhere around 9m? I could be wrong but sure I read it was around that figure. So in essence it's a fee we'll never get back or have to write off if he goes back to Turkey in the interim. Buying him outright might cost another 15m? Potentially a figure that if he finds form and gets back on track would be a snip in 12 -18 months. Bailey cost 30m and was write off as a failure buy many, too injury prone , too weak, now look at him. I think people can be very short sighted when looking at players. Basically if they don't hit it off straight away they're regarded as failures. You could look around the PL and some of the best players over the last several years were seen as failures or not good enough before eventually turning it around and becoming legends at their current clubs. Salah, De Bruyne are two that spring to mind straight away. Discarded by Chelsea to come back and become PL icons. They are the exceptions but short termism does seem to be the general view of fans rather than looking at the bigger picture. Not saying Zaniolo deserves or may even want to stay, but the idea players, especially from abroad need to hit the ground running is for those that have no patience nor understand that some players need to settle before you'll ever see the best of them.
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    I don't think it's just down to him but neither him or Torres are the quickest, so I think having Konsa in there is a necessity. We've not played the offside trap well since before Christmas tbf. I think the injuries and continual changes have massively unsettled us in defence but imo we really need to stabilise this during the run in and try not to tinker too much.
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    I watch a lot of games, do you? Do you also understand that some players can take longer to adapt to different cultures or do you just expect players to come in and always hit the ground running? Zaniolo hasn't so far had the impact most would've hoped for, there is no denying that. What I find hard to agree with are the continual comments slagging him off, writing him off as shit, saying he'll never amount to much or not considering the above. Reputation counts for a lot in all walks of life and careers, that's just how it is. To have been, seen and done is a better guarantee than to have none. It's not a knock on Rogers either but they is no guarantee he will also turn out to be more than just Championship level. The other point to make is, if Zaniolo doesn't stay in England is he a failure? What if he ends up back in Italy at Lazio, Milan or any of the other big teams, is he still shit or are players that only make it in the PL any good?! You don't have to answer that btw. At the end of the day all fans should want every player, loanee or otherwise to do well whilst wearing the shirt. And yes, we all moan from time to time about individual performances, but this kid has taken more than his fair share of pelters, so imo deserves a little bit of slack.
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