Gary Thomas Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Folski said: Only played 12 games in the league last year was he injured? Amavi only played 10 games in the league and was injured, but showed enough quality. Clark knows him better than all of us and I trust he knows what he's doing. Edited July 4, 2016 by Gary Thomas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 1 minute ago, PieFacE said: One thing that is a little concerning is that Elphick was apparently recommended by Bond. The goalkeepers are apparently recommended by the new GK coach. I can only assume Tshibola will be recommended by Clarke .......... so who is it RDM wants to sign? What's his take on what we need? He wanted Drogba, Luiz and Torres. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 1 minute ago, Gary Thomas said: Amavi only played 10 games in the league and was injured, but showed enough quality. Clark knows him better than all of us and I think he knows what he's doing. Ya Amavi was injured this I know, I was asking was Tshibola injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post useless Posted July 4, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 4, 2016 'The 21-year-old has travelled to the Midlands to discuss personal terms ahead of a move to Villa Park' Get Reading (that's the name of site not a demand) 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Just now, Folski said: Ya Amavi was injured this I know, I was asking was Tshibola injured. I read he had a groin injury - don't know how bad or if anything else kept him out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 2 minutes ago, PieFacE said: One thing that is a little concerning is that Elphick was apparently recommended by Bond. The goalkeepers are apparently recommended by the new GK coach. I can only assume Tshibola will be recommended by Clarke .......... so who is it RDM wants to sign? What's his take on what we need? As long as it fits with the shape he wants to play, I've no problem RDM using the knowledge of those around him. He should be identifying the type of player and the role they will fill in the squad overall (all the was missing with Tim) but can't be expected to know every player. He no doubt has some targets, but is happy to take recommendations for positions he's less set on. Perhaps some of these are filling the back up / less urgent spaces and that the arrival of the Technical Director will see a couple of bigger signings pushed through. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 3 minutes ago, Gary Thomas said: I read he had a groin injury - don't know how bad or if anything else kept him out Yeah, he was missed a big chunk by the looks. barnes @JoshBarnes1996 May 19 Aaron Tshibola would have been player of the season if he hadn't got injured, all went tits up after that Dan @DanTheMan__98 May 8Reading, England @AlHabsiFumble also hope tshibola plays next season, was great until he got injured Priy D Mistry @priydmistry Mar 12 @ATeeButler the most pivotal thing was Tshibola getting injured. Held midfield together, held up ball for Norwood at beginning of the season 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn1982 Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 6 minutes ago, PieFacE said: One thing that is a little concerning is that Elphick was apparently recommended by Bond. The goalkeepers are apparently recommended by the new GK coach. I can only assume Tshibola will be recommended by Clarke .......... so who is it RDM wants to sign? What's his take on what we need? Why is it concerning?? Clarke worked with Tshibola so knows his qualities and as for a Goalkeeping coach recommending a goalkeeper surely that's exactly what you want! Someone who knows what it takes to be a keeper judging a keeper! RDM looks at the squad and judges where we need improvements. He'd be stupid not to ask his staff their opinion. Football is more than just ability it's also attitude that's why lots of managers take former players with them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Tshibola seems like kind of player our midfield has been desperately lacking for a few years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 1 minute ago, CarewsEyebrowDesigner said: Tshibola seems like kind of player our midfield has been desperately lacking for a few years now. New Ian Taylor? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 (edited) 3 minutes ago, dn1982 said: Why is it concerning?? Clarke worked with Tshibola so knows his qualities and as for a Goalkeeping coach recommending a goalkeeper surely that's exactly what you want! Someone who knows what it takes to be a keeper judging a keeper! RDM looks at the squad and judges where we need improvements. He'd be stupid not to ask his staff their opinion. Football is more than just ability it's also attitude that's why lots of managers take former players with them. This. I think this a massive positive that comes with having a well connected coaching team. What better way to buy a player than to have already worked with him and seen him close up in training and in games. Hopefully we also get a few old RDM players! Edited July 4, 2016 by Gary Thomas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 2 hours ago, markavfc40 said: I think players will have to leave if we are to bring 4 or 5 more in. RDM has stated the squad is too big. We also don’t have a clue if Xia would be willing to have a number of players not in the 25 man squad or if he is willing to pay players off. I don’t think there is any quick fix here which is why I would be pleasantly surprised if we are in a position to achieve promotion this season. Agree players have to leave, but 'when' is the question .Well in seasons gone by there has been criticism for getting shot of players too early as "it means" other Clubs "know we are desparate for a centreback/full back/ striker" whatever. So I have no issue with us getting rid of players at whatever time suits the Manager. I would have an issue if some of them were still here by the close of the window however ! Likewise I have already seen people worried about the 'lack of action'. Again, it would seem to make sense to me to be a bit patient and wait and see. Pretty new Team in place for negotiations etc. And the window hasn't been open long. Also as I look araound there isn't much business done, and we all know the majority is done later. The fact that one or two Clubs have bought a player or two means nothing - there could be many reasons why the odd player moves early. Whilst I agree there is no quick fix, and am alarmed at how a significant number of fans think player/failure XYZ from last year will be 'good in the Championship' (no, a fair few probably wont), I don't think us being in a position to get promoted would be a surprise. We have done 2 of the 5 most important things, changed owner and got decent staff in. The culture change will be hard, but should come along easier as we get some player turnover. We have some decent players already, and some others who may benefit from the bad apples going. I'm optimistic without thinking it is a cakewalk..........as we all know, the players to come will be the biggest factor, and we have guys who know the market. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 (edited) 21 minutes ago, PieFacE said: One thing that is a little concerning is that Elphick was apparently recommended by Bond. The goalkeepers are apparently recommended by the new GK coach. I can only assume Tshibola will be recommended by Clarke .......... so who is it RDM wants to sign? What's his take on what we need? It is a bit naive to the the TEAM of backroom staff and coached don't share information and pull on each others experiences and expertise, that is why they are there after all. RDM obviously has the final say, certain members of the backroom staff obviously will have more first hand knowledge in certain areas than the manager does! Its about the managers pulling it all together . Edited July 4, 2016 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 3 hours ago, Demitri_C said: I think RDM is still assessing the squad? If he needs more than 20mins to realise that we need a goalkeeper, a right back, a center back, a midfielder, striker, and a winger, i would worry about his ability to manage a football club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meme Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Just now, av1 said: If he needs more than 20mins to realise that we need a whole new squad i would worry about his ability to manage a football club. edited for realism 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meme Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 (edited) Double Post. Please delete this post. Edited July 4, 2016 by meme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djemba_Villan Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 I would imagine he is the logical Gana replacement. And by that I mean the energetic box-box midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 I thought that said Dmitri Payet for a minute there meme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 (edited) 50 minutes ago, PieFacE said: One thing that is a little concerning is that Elphick was apparently recommended by Bond. The goalkeepers are apparently recommended by the new GK coach. I can only assume Tshibola will be recommended by Clarke .......... so who is it RDM wants to sign? What's his take on what we need? Wise man once said ' You dont learn anything with your mouth opened'. I hope he is taking on board what his team have to say, sign of a good manager if you ask me. End of the day he is the one who makes the final decision so its his signing. P.s id rather he take advice from his team than the group of scouts we apparently have Edited July 4, 2016 by HeyAnty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 £5m seems an awful lot of money for a 21 y.o with a total of 13 career Championship games to his name. Never seen him play, but he's apparently pretty highly rated so he must have done something right in the few games he played. Bit worrying thou, his FIFA 16 stats are awful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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