Tomaszk Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 On 31/07/2023 at 17:18, grantholtgolazo said: 125k per week is not a huge outlay for a top team, I agree he needs to play well but the endless gnashing of teeth over weekly wages is tiresome, especially viewed in context of majority of teams we need to overtake "Top" sides are playing a different game financially, and the really stupid ones (Man Utd) have to overpay for nearly everyone now. Other teams being stupid doesn't mean it's OK if we are - let's strive to be better! Having back-ups that barely make the bench with everyone is fit as highest earners means every contract negotiation will be twice as hard. Leading striker on half the wage of a back-up LB or 5th(?) choice attacking midfielder is a right pain for the club. Agree the wage chat does get tiresome. It's hard to not think of it whenever new players or budgets etc are discussed though. Wages are the things that kill clubs, not transfer fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sidcow Posted August 4, 2023 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2023 42 minutes ago, jim said: Didn't see him play so what's the verdict this week past it or part to play? I can't keep up. Lots of complaints about his lack of pace despite there wasn't a single passage of play where you might expect him to use any pace. Played neat and tidy. Some nice turns. A couple of outrageous attempted passes didn't quite come off but would have been exquisite if they had. Left 3 players for dead at the edge of the box shimmying for a position to score a goal which he let fly but was blocked. Unlucky not to score from a good free kick Other than that he was absolutely awful and should have his contract cancelled. 6 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 (edited) I reckon if can sell and he’s happy to leave it would suit all parties but if not he can still play a role in the squad. Especially in the Conference League. Edited August 4, 2023 by Vive_La_Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lapal_fan Posted August 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2023 He'll be some player in the games where the tempo isn't mega high (that said he's 31, not 40). So in Europa Conference where the tempo is slower, he'll be able to make a difference. I don't have a problem with him, unlike the wage warriors on here. If you'd told me 3 years ago we'd have Countinho as a squad player, I'd not only have laughed, but I'd have spat at you too (I copy my heroes, Alpay). 6 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeVillan Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 I still think he's class lol 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyjavfc Posted August 4, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 4, 2023 Going to be a ECL cult hero me thinks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 1 hour ago, AvfcRigo82 said: Maybe he should return to Serie A. Their pace sounds like it suits. Let’s not forget we are in the conference league where the probably other best team are Fiorentina. Coutinho could be vital in helping us win that trophy. The amount of time and space he’ll get, he’ll shine and could help unpick those that sit back against us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 24 minutes ago, lapal_fan said: If you'd told me 3 years ago we'd have Countinho as a squad player, I'd not only have laughed, but I'd have spat at you too (I copy my heroes, Alpay). Alpay, that's a deep cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 54 minutes ago, mikeyjavfc said: Going to be a ECL cult hero me thinks. Tore it up for Bayern in Champs League didn't he? Even knocking out his parent club. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Tore it up for Bayern in Champs League didn't he? Even knocking out his parent club. lol He was a sub most games. He played just over 90 minutes combined in 4 knock out games and it was 5-2 when he got on vs Barcelona Edited August 4, 2023 by Zatman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 49 minutes ago, mikeyp102 said: Let’s not forget we are in the conference league where the probably other best team are Fiorentina. Coutinho could be vital in helping us win that trophy. The amount of time and space he’ll get, he’ll shine and could help unpick those that sit back against us I dont see it, Stevenage he was useless and he seems to compensate for his lack of movement with constant long shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted August 4, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 4, 2023 1 hour ago, lapal_fan said: He'll be some player in the games where the tempo isn't mega high (that said he's 31, not 40). So in Europa Conference where the tempo is slower, he'll be able to make a difference. I don't have a problem with him, unlike the wage warriors on here. If you'd told me 3 years ago we'd have Countinho as a squad player, I'd not only have laughed, but I'd have spat at you too (I copy my heroes, Alpay). Its all about opinions, much preferred Savo as a spitter 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 4, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 4, 2023 16 minutes ago, Follyfoot said: Its all about opinions, much preferred Savo as a spitter That was a proper gob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david-avfc Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 (edited) For all the fancy flicks and nice little bits of skill, I’m just not sure how effective he is as an all round player. There’s always going to be moments when we’re wowed by something he does but I just can’t see him getting 15+ goals and assists over the season (excluding games against Micky mouse opposition in the cups) which really we need from a final third player Edited August 4, 2023 by david-avfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Follyfoot said: Its all about opinions, much preferred Savo as a spitter I wonder who the classiest spitter is? Right guard fella? Got to be up there. Grahame Le Seux? Nah.. didn't own it. Savo is a goodun, proper Eastern European "I don't give a hoot who this hits". New thread idea! Edited August 4, 2023 by lapal_fan 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powehi Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 1 minute ago, lapal_fan said: I wonder who the classiest spitter is? Ruud Gullet? Got to be up there. Grahame Le Seux? Nah.. didn't own it. Savo is a goodun, proper Eastern European "I don't give a hoot who this hits". New thread idea! Rijkaard? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 1 minute ago, Powehi said: Rijkaard? Rudi Voller still has moisture in his hair . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, Powehi said: Rijkaard? Oh shit, that looks bad. Yes! That fella 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Finished. He won't do anything against Brentford He won't do anything against Rapid Wien He won 't do anything against Yeovil Town 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 4, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 4, 2023 9 minutes ago, Powehi said: Rijkaard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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