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[quote author=jono@home link=topic=45536.msg1340416#msg1340416 date=1306771473]
now we have Swansea in the premiership, Their in theory should be no argument against letting Celtic & Rangers in the premiership..
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you realise they've been playing in the english football league for absolutely freaking ages? this changes nothing in terms of welsh teams competing in english football.
now we have Swansea in the premiership, Their in theory should be no argument against letting Celtic & Rangers in the premiership..
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you realise they've been playing in the english football league for absolutely freaking ages? this changes nothing in terms of welsh teams competing in english football.
I quite like Swansea. Here's a point though, who was the last team to stay up after a season that came up via the play offs?
Oh dear, Sky Sports News. The Bluebirds are that other South Wales team ... http://lockerz.com/s/106198926
Glad reading didn't get promoted, can't stand them.
[quote author=the count link=topic=45536.msg1340404#msg1340404 date=1306770801]
Kebe looks a decent player for Reading although he could learn to release the ball a bit earlier.
Pesam.
Player report please?
I didn't really notice his star man Pratley today.
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Pratley came on with about 25 minutes to go to for Dobbie, he is quite attack-minded but also a solid tackler so he was brought on to strengthen the midfield because Dobbie (who he replaced) is not as physical so Pratley was a better bet to help hang onto a lead.
As I mentioned before Pratley has been out of favour all season since he announced he wouldn't sign a new contract and was leaving on a freebie this summer. I agree with both decisions, Pratley was right to want to leave because he knows he's good enough for the EPL and Swansea were right to drop him because as the manager said he only want players are 100% committed to the cause. He will go to Bolton apparently.
Jimmy Kebe has had a superb season and he's Reading best players (with Long). He's definitely good enough for a stint in the EPL but doubt if he's good enough for a top half team.
Kebe looks a decent player for Reading although he could learn to release the ball a bit earlier.
Pesam.
Player report please?
I didn't really notice his star man Pratley today.
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Pratley came on with about 25 minutes to go to for Dobbie, he is quite attack-minded but also a solid tackler so he was brought on to strengthen the midfield because Dobbie (who he replaced) is not as physical so Pratley was a better bet to help hang onto a lead.
As I mentioned before Pratley has been out of favour all season since he announced he wouldn't sign a new contract and was leaving on a freebie this summer. I agree with both decisions, Pratley was right to want to leave because he knows he's good enough for the EPL and Swansea were right to drop him because as the manager said he only want players are 100% committed to the cause. He will go to Bolton apparently.
Jimmy Kebe has had a superb season and he's Reading best players (with Long). He's definitely good enough for a stint in the EPL but doubt if he's good enough for a top half team.
Good stuff.. id much prefer Swansea over Reading..
however - queue the racial slurrs.
however - queue the racial slurrs.
[quote author=the count link=topic=45536.msg1340420#msg1340420 date=1306771591]
Swansea lifting their play-off winners' trophy wearing t-shirts in memory of striker Besian Idrizaj who died just over a year ago
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Swansea lifting their play-off winners' trophy wearing t-shirts in memory of striker Besian Idrizaj who died just over a year ago
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[quote author=Pesam link=topic=45536.msg1340583#msg1340583 date=1306826587]
[quote author=the count link=topic=45536.msg1340404#msg1340404 date=1306770801]
Kebe looks a decent player for Reading although he could learn to release the ball a bit earlier.
Pesam.
Player report please?
I didn't really notice his star man Pratley today.
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Pratley came on with about 25 minutes to go to for Dobbie, he is quite attack-minded but also a solid tackler so he was brought on to strengthen the midfield because Dobbie (who he replaced) is not as physical so Pratley was a better bet to help hang onto a lead.
As I mentioned before Pratley has been out of favour all season since he announced he wouldn't sign a new contract and was leaving on a freebie this summer. I agree with both decisions, Pratley was right to want to leave because he knows he's good enough for the EPL and Swansea were right to drop him because as the manager said he only want players are 100% committed to the cause. He will go to Bolton apparently.
Jimmy Kebe has had a superb season and he's Reading best players (with Long). He's definitely good enough for a stint in the EPL but doubt if he's good enough for a top half team.
[/quote] Cheers for that P.
Kebe was decent yesterday too although he gives the impression of being a bit brainless, a talented version of Bable if you wish. 😉
[quote author=the count link=topic=45536.msg1340404#msg1340404 date=1306770801]
Kebe looks a decent player for Reading although he could learn to release the ball a bit earlier.
Pesam.
Player report please?
I didn't really notice his star man Pratley today.
[/quote]
Pratley came on with about 25 minutes to go to for Dobbie, he is quite attack-minded but also a solid tackler so he was brought on to strengthen the midfield because Dobbie (who he replaced) is not as physical so Pratley was a better bet to help hang onto a lead.
As I mentioned before Pratley has been out of favour all season since he announced he wouldn't sign a new contract and was leaving on a freebie this summer. I agree with both decisions, Pratley was right to want to leave because he knows he's good enough for the EPL and Swansea were right to drop him because as the manager said he only want players are 100% committed to the cause. He will go to Bolton apparently.
Jimmy Kebe has had a superb season and he's Reading best players (with Long). He's definitely good enough for a stint in the EPL but doubt if he's good enough for a top half team.
[/quote] Cheers for that P.
Kebe was decent yesterday too although he gives the impression of being a bit brainless, a talented version of Bable if you wish. 😉
[quote author=the count link=topic=45536.msg1340973#msg1340973 date=1306865726]
[quote author=Pesam link=topic=45536.msg1340583#msg1340583 date=1306826587]
[quote author=the count link=topic=45536.msg1340404#msg1340404 date=1306770801]
Kebe looks a decent player for Reading although he could learn to release the ball a bit earlier.
Pesam.
Player report please?
I didn't really notice his star man Pratley today.
[/quote]
Pratley came on with about 25 minutes to go to for Dobbie, he is quite attack-minded but also a solid tackler so he was brought on to strengthen the midfield because Dobbie (who he replaced) is not as physical so Pratley was a better bet to help hang onto a lead.
As I mentioned before Pratley has been out of favour all season since he announced he wouldn't sign a new contract and was leaving on a freebie this summer. I agree with both decisions, Pratley was right to want to leave because he knows he's good enough for the EPL and Swansea were right to drop him because as the manager said he only want players are 100% committed to the cause. He will go to Bolton apparently.
Jimmy Kebe has had a superb season and he's Reading best players (with Long). He's definitely good enough for a stint in the EPL but doubt if he's good enough for a top half team.
[/quote] Cheers for that P.
Kebe was decent yesterday too although he gives the impression of being a bit brainless, a talented version of Bable if you wish. 😉
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That's not a bad description Count, he's a very exciting player but sometimes he tries to be exciting in his own half and loses possession in some dodgy positions. He'd probably do okay in the EPL for a bottom 6 team.
[quote author=Pesam link=topic=45536.msg1340583#msg1340583 date=1306826587]
[quote author=the count link=topic=45536.msg1340404#msg1340404 date=1306770801]
Kebe looks a decent player for Reading although he could learn to release the ball a bit earlier.
Pesam.
Player report please?
I didn't really notice his star man Pratley today.
[/quote]
Pratley came on with about 25 minutes to go to for Dobbie, he is quite attack-minded but also a solid tackler so he was brought on to strengthen the midfield because Dobbie (who he replaced) is not as physical so Pratley was a better bet to help hang onto a lead.
As I mentioned before Pratley has been out of favour all season since he announced he wouldn't sign a new contract and was leaving on a freebie this summer. I agree with both decisions, Pratley was right to want to leave because he knows he's good enough for the EPL and Swansea were right to drop him because as the manager said he only want players are 100% committed to the cause. He will go to Bolton apparently.
Jimmy Kebe has had a superb season and he's Reading best players (with Long). He's definitely good enough for a stint in the EPL but doubt if he's good enough for a top half team.
[/quote] Cheers for that P.
Kebe was decent yesterday too although he gives the impression of being a bit brainless, a talented version of Bable if you wish. 😉
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That's not a bad description Count, he's a very exciting player but sometimes he tries to be exciting in his own half and loses possession in some dodgy positions. He'd probably do okay in the EPL for a bottom 6 team.
Experience + quality. What a coup he might be for Swansea.
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