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7:20am Wednesday 17th March 2010 in
Confident Ryan Kendall is ready to slip Peter Taylor’s City revolution into another gear.
The rookie Hull striker trained with the Bantams for the first time and declared his intention to race into the side to face Hereford.
Kendall, 20, said: “The main part of my game is my speed and playing off someone.
“Obviously James Hanson is the big man up front and would be an ideal partner, winning a lot in the air.
“The manager has told me he wants some fresh legs up front and bright energy and hopefully I can give him that.
“It’s difficult at Hull because they are that tight to the bottom. It wasn’t really the right time or place to take chances on young lads, so I’ve been waiting all season to come out on loan.
“This is a great move for me and I’ll try to pay the manager back by scoring goals and winning games.”
Hull-born Kendall, signed on a month’s loan, was playing for the under-16s when Taylor was leading the Tigers to back-to-back promotions.
He added: “I only met him once or twice but a lot of people I spoke to at the stadium have said what a great manager he is.
“He did a fantastic job with Hull and everyone there’s got a lot of respect for him.”
Kendall is the sixth new face and arrives after Peter Thorne and Michael Boulding were paid up.
The Telegraph & Argus understands that a similar offer has also been put to Chris Brandon.
He started Taylor’s first game at Accrington but has not made the squad since.
Taylor said: “I’m looking at next season a little bit and whether people are going to play or not.
“I was very honest with Michael and Peter and they both accepted the situation.”
Taylor’s clinical rebuilding of the squad has been backed by the board.
Joint-chairman Mark Lawn said: “Once he makes a decision, he goes with it.
“Peter’s a very strong man.”
Comments(43)
tyker
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7:48am Wed 17 Mar 10
J4CKO wrote:agree completely:this surely is the end for mccammon who can hardly fit into the role of someone with pace playing off Hanson
Lets hope Dowie gets the Hull job and Peter is signed on a 2 year deal at City. I think he's proved he is good enough and also brave enough to make some awkward decisions. Lets have a bit of stability before the Summer and we can all look forward to a successful season next year.
Good luck to Ryan Kendall by the way, a hat trick on Saturday would be nice.
Bantam-in-Greece
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9:17am Wed 17 Mar 10
BD16
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11:06am Wed 17 Mar 10
saltaire
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11:17am Wed 17 Mar 10
peanut4
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11:34am Wed 17 Mar 10
J4CKO
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11:40am Wed 17 Mar 10
tyker
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11:46am Wed 17 Mar 10
My Left Foot
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12:57pm Wed 17 Mar 10
gripper
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12:59pm Wed 17 Mar 10
My Left Foot wrote:fat bloke is the main man and knows what hes on about .......thats a pint you owe me for the compliment cheers little m***y
Ryan Kendall + Peter Taylor = Ryan Taylor ! Well done Mr Parker.
Waynus71
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1:26pm Wed 17 Mar 10
J4CKO wrote:So Brandon has left the club.... this proves what exactly? Are you saying that because we have been trying to get him (and our other high earners shortly out of contract) off our books, this proves that there was a 36 game clause????
Update from Fatbloke, Brandon has left the club this lunch time. Seems like Waynus has been consistent this week and been wrong about everything!! Fatbloke is clearly in the know even reporting this story before Mr Parker. We all know who to believe in the future don't we.
balbrigganfc
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1:28pm Wed 17 Mar 10
Waynus71
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1:37pm Wed 17 Mar 10
tyker
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1:39pm Wed 17 Mar 10
reportmeagain wrote:are you the real Walter Mitty--now there's a name you haven't used yet
J4CKO wrote:Why bother with aynus anyway.
Update from Fatbloke, Brandon has left the club this lunch time. Seems like Waynus has been consistent this week and been wrong about everything!! Fatbloke is clearly in the know even reporting this story before Mr Parker. We all know who to believe in the future don't we.
BD16
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1:53pm Wed 17 Mar 10
reportmeagain wrote:Children please, can we bahave?
J4CKO wrote: Update from Fatbloke, Brandon has left the club this lunch time. Seems like Waynus has been consistent this week and been wrong about everything!! Fatbloke is clearly in the know even reporting this story before Mr Parker. We all know who to believe in the future don't we.Why bother with aynus anyway.
valleyofshame
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1:56pm Wed 17 Mar 10
Waynus71 wrote:My suggesstion is that Taylors signings have nothing to do with you.
In relation to 'Kendall', can someone point out the reasoning behind this signing. I won't knock Taylor as he has a proven track record and knows what he is doing, but this signing is very strange. Kendall has NEVER played senior football. It is claimed he is a 'regular' for Hull City's reserves, when in fact, over the past few months, he hasn't played too many games (in fact the kid on loan at Grimsby has played more). However, the thing I simply don't grasp was the statement from his reserve coach. "Ryan has bags of energy and will run and run and run. He will chase lost causes all day long and put pressure on the back-line. However, Ryan still needs to keep working hard in training and improve his finishing and positioning. It is going to be hard for him, with the senior team battling at the wrong end of the table, he is unlikely to get any chances in the forseeable future". So, Kendall will 'run and run and run' and 'chase lost causes all day long' but 'needs to improve his finishing and positioning'. Have we just signed another Gareth Evans??? If Taylor wants someone like Kendall up front, why doesn't he start Evans there? Any suggestions?
tyker
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2:05pm Wed 17 Mar 10
valleyofshame wrote:WELL SAID VALLEYOFSHAME:
Waynus71 wrote:My suggesstion is that Taylors signings have nothing to do with you.
In relation to 'Kendall', can someone point out the reasoning behind this signing. I won't knock Taylor as he has a proven track record and knows what he is doing, but this signing is very strange. Kendall has NEVER played senior football. It is claimed he is a 'regular' for Hull City's reserves, when in fact, over the past few months, he hasn't played too many games (in fact the kid on loan at Grimsby has played more). However, the thing I simply don't grasp was the statement from his reserve coach. "Ryan has bags of energy and will run and run and run. He will chase lost causes all day long and put pressure on the back-line. However, Ryan still needs to keep working hard in training and improve his finishing and positioning. It is going to be hard for him, with the senior team battling at the wrong end of the table, he is unlikely to get any chances in the forseeable future". So, Kendall will 'run and run and run' and 'chase lost causes all day long' but 'needs to improve his finishing and positioning'. Have we just signed another Gareth Evans??? If Taylor wants someone like Kendall up front, why doesn't he start Evans there? Any suggestions?
jb bantam
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2:07pm Wed 17 Mar 10
valleyofshame
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2:38pm Wed 17 Mar 10
jb bantam wrote:I found that Clarke was playing alright if not well before Taylor took over. Granted his passing/distribution is poor, but if he sticks to defending, etc then he has been ok. I believe he has been a scapegoat of a lot of City fans (sheep).
Its great to see both Bouldings have finally left City , im gutted for Peter Thorne because he gave a lot to the club and at least he put the effort in unlike M Boulding although his brother never got a chance. Brandon will be next as a lot of people suggested at Saturdays game and the rumour was even at the weekend that Thorne Boulding and Brandon had gone or at least would never play for City again which to me only leaves Zesh Rehman however with the award for community work being awarded it makes you wonder what the real reason Zesh was brought to the club for certainly with many a terrible footballing performance on the pitch and the fact he was very rarely dropped I suspect like many he was brought people of other ethnic minorities which bar a coach load from Manningham first school on free tickets has not worked. I would like to congratulate Peter Taylor for turning City's fortunes around so quickly we look fitter stronger and on Saturday we really looked up for the game , James Hanson & Matt Clarke's game has improved so much under Taylor , I was never Clarkes biggest fan but put him alongside Williams or the new lad who played Saturday and he was like a man mountain , won lots in the air , big and strong and mighty impressive. At the moment we are 15-16th in the table and I personally cannot wait for our next game , thank you Peter Taylor for making it enjoyable to watch City again
jb bantam
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3:00pm Wed 17 Mar 10
valleyofshame wrote:Clarke has gone from donkey to a very good centre half in a very short space of time when you watch City home and away every game you pick up on things and the general opinion not just mine is that Clarke has been outstanding.
jb bantam wrote: Its great to see both Bouldings have finally left City , im gutted for Peter Thorne because he gave a lot to the club and at least he put the effort in unlike M Boulding although his brother never got a chance. Brandon will be next as a lot of people suggested at Saturdays game and the rumour was even at the weekend that Thorne Boulding and Brandon had gone or at least would never play for City again which to me only leaves Zesh Rehman however with the award for community work being awarded it makes you wonder what the real reason Zesh was brought to the club for certainly with many a terrible footballing performance on the pitch and the fact he was very rarely dropped I suspect like many he was brought people of other ethnic minorities which bar a coach load from Manningham first school on free tickets has not worked. I would like to congratulate Peter Taylor for turning City's fortunes around so quickly we look fitter stronger and on Saturday we really looked up for the game , James Hanson & Matt Clarke's game has improved so much under Taylor , I was never Clarkes biggest fan but put him alongside Williams or the new lad who played Saturday and he was like a man mountain , won lots in the air , big and strong and mighty impressive. At the moment we are 15-16th in the table and I personally cannot wait for our next game , thank you Peter Taylor for making it enjoyable to watch City againI found that Clarke was playing alright if not well before Taylor took over. Granted his passing/distribution is poor, but if he sticks to defending, etc then he has been ok. I believe he has been a scapegoat of a lot of City fans (sheep). It's a bit rich to say Taylor has made him look great so soon after all he is not a junior he is a senior pro.
valleyofshame
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3:17pm Wed 17 Mar 10
thebrownsauceman
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3:18pm Wed 17 Mar 10
valleyofshame wrote:waynus i think kendall is out of contract at the end of the season so is probably looking at him for next season like most of his signings so far.
Waynus71 wrote: In relation to 'Kendall', can someone point out the reasoning behind this signing. I won't knock Taylor as he has a proven track record and knows what he is doing, but this signing is very strange. Kendall has NEVER played senior football. It is claimed he is a 'regular' for Hull City's reserves, when in fact, over the past few months, he hasn't played too many games (in fact the kid on loan at Grimsby has played more). However, the thing I simply don't grasp was the statement from his reserve coach. "Ryan has bags of energy and will run and run and run. He will chase lost causes all day long and put pressure on the back-line. However, Ryan still needs to keep working hard in training and improve his finishing and positioning. It is going to be hard for him, with the senior team battling at the wrong end of the table, he is unlikely to get any chances in the forseeable future". So, Kendall will 'run and run and run' and 'chase lost causes all day long' but 'needs to improve his finishing and positioning'. Have we just signed another Gareth Evans??? If Taylor wants someone like Kendall up front, why doesn't he start Evans there? Any suggestions?My suggesstion is that Taylors signings have nothing to do with you.
jb bantam
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3:56pm Wed 17 Mar 10
Waynus71
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4:58pm Wed 17 Mar 10
Waynus71
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5:01pm Wed 17 Mar 10
thebrownsauceman wrote:Fair point, but if we were interested in him for next season, why not offer him a trial, as we have done with 17yr old Middlesborough striker, Daniel Hawkins?
valleyofshame wrote:waynus i think kendall is out of contract at the end of the season so is probably looking at him for next season like most of his signings so far.Waynus71 wrote: In relation to 'Kendall', can someone point out the reasoning behind this signing. I won't knock Taylor as he has a proven track record and knows what he is doing, but this signing is very strange. Kendall has NEVER played senior football. It is claimed he is a 'regular' for Hull City's reserves, when in fact, over the past few months, he hasn't played too many games (in fact the kid on loan at Grimsby has played more). However, the thing I simply don't grasp was the statement from his reserve coach. "Ryan has bags of energy and will run and run and run. He will chase lost causes all day long and put pressure on the back-line. However, Ryan still needs to keep working hard in training and improve his finishing and positioning. It is going to be hard for him, with the senior team battling at the wrong end of the table, he is unlikely to get any chances in the forseeable future". So, Kendall will 'run and run and run' and 'chase lost causes all day long' but 'needs to improve his finishing and positioning'. Have we just signed another Gareth Evans??? If Taylor wants someone like Kendall up front, why doesn't he start Evans there? Any suggestions?My suggesstion is that Taylors signings have nothing to do with you.
macca1969
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5:44pm Wed 17 Mar 10
Waynus71 wrote:From what i have heard of him he is very pacy and will give omar a run for his money, in fact does he not say himself that pace is one of his main attributes. I think he will play both evans as a right sided midfielder/winger and Kendra up front with Hanson the team is getting fitter, bigger and younger by the week all attributes we have all posted on here as needed to get out of this league. Anyone else wish it was December again then we would have a real chance, never mind always next season sec word must-keep i think it means Peter Taylor so come on Lawn get the contract sorted we have all seen enough even you surely
Why the aggression girls? I simply asked why we had released two 'poachers' and then signed a like-for-like with Evans. Taylor has yet to start him up front, so I found it surprising that he has signed another player first. It wasn't criticism and I made sure that I pointed this out before I asked the question. The point I was making is that we now have 2 'big uns' up front in Hanson/McCammon and 2 'runners' in Evans/Kendall. The only pacy player we have is Daley, so I simply opened up a debate as to what other people's thoughts were. I get knocked for 'arguing and clogging up the message board', yet as soon as I do try to start a healthy debate, there you all are ready to throw the slurs and the bad-mouthing! WHY????
macca1969
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5:46pm Wed 17 Mar 10
gspot
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5:55pm Wed 17 Mar 10
pudsey.bantam
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7:41pm Wed 17 Mar 10
dannbradfc
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7:51pm Wed 17 Mar 10
valleyofshame wrote:I i arued last season particularly with waynus when Clarke was the number one hate target by many he wasn't has bad as many made out. I do not consider him to be a a good defender as the fickle on here have suddenly concluded, just not has bad as was been made out and that had alot to do with the inept football of Lee (heading aside).
As I said above, Clarke was playing well just before Taylor came in, he would do well the majority of the game then ONE bad pass and the boo's would start, the freshest in my memory being the Bury game at home.
dannbradfc
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7:51pm Wed 17 Mar 10
valleyofshame wrote:I i arued last season particularly with waynus when Clarke was the number one hate target by many he wasn't has bad as many made out. I do not consider him to be a a good defender as the fickle on here have suddenly concluded, just not has bad as was been made out and that had alot to do with the inept football of Lee (heading aside).
As I said above, Clarke was playing well just before Taylor came in, he would do well the majority of the game then ONE bad pass and the boo's would start, the freshest in my memory being the Bury game at home.
pudsey.bantam
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8:06pm Wed 17 Mar 10
balbrigganfc
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9:53pm Wed 17 Mar 10
dannbradfc wrote:That's so untrue dannbradfc, I'm more of a messer than a pure windup merchant, there is a difference between the two (as previously stated), you should apologise.
valleyofshame wrote: As I said above, Clarke was playing well just before Taylor came in, he would do well the majority of the game then ONE bad pass and the boo's would start, the freshest in my memory being the Bury game at home.I i arued last season particularly with waynus when Clarke was the number one hate target by many he wasn't has bad as many made out. I do not consider him to be a a good defender as the fickle on here have suddenly concluded, just not has bad as was been made out and that had alot to do with the inept football of Lee (heading aside). I unlike the pure wind up merchant BALBRIGGAN FC also am proved correct more often than not. People should actually listen occasionally. I believe thhat Taylor also agrees with my long held opinions of Boulding, Brandon. Again like Balbriggan i predicted these as failures very early on
Waynus71
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10:25pm Wed 17 Mar 10
dannbradfc wrote:Yes, we had many debates regarding Clarke's qualities or lack of them. I believe you said Lee was pulling Clarke down with him and putting too much work his way, due to constantly going to ground. However, despite having a number of partners this season, he still looks ropey.
valleyofshame wrote:I i arued last season particularly with waynus when Clarke was the number one hate target by many he wasn't has bad as many made out. I do not consider him to be a a good defender as the fickle on here have suddenly concluded, just not has bad as was been made out and that had alot to do with the inept football of Lee (heading aside).
As I said above, Clarke was playing well just before Taylor came in, he would do well the majority of the game then ONE bad pass and the boo's would start, the freshest in my memory being the Bury game at home.
I unlike the pure wind up merchant BALBRIGGAN FC also am proved correct more often than not. People should actually listen occasionally. I believe thhat Taylor also agrees with my long held opinions of Boulding, Brandon. Again like Balbriggan i predicted these as failures very early on
valleyofshame
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4:57am Thu 18 Mar 10
Waynus71 wrote:You asked for an opinion and you got one. Pure and simple. Teylor haas not asked for one, so why bother?
Why the aggression girls? I simply asked why we had released two 'poachers' and then signed a like-for-like with Evans. Taylor has yet to start him up front, so I found it surprising that he has signed another player first. It wasn't criticism and I made sure that I pointed this out before I asked the question. The point I was making is that we now have 2 'big uns' up front in Hanson/McCammon and 2 'runners' in Evans/Kendall. The only pacy player we have is Daley, so I simply opened up a debate as to what other people's thoughts were. I get knocked for 'arguing and clogging up the message board', yet as soon as I do try to start a healthy debate, there you all are ready to throw the slurs and the bad-mouthing! WHY????
valleyofshame
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4:58am Thu 18 Mar 10
dannbradfc wrote:WTF is this a wind up?
valleyofshame wrote: As I said above, Clarke was playing well just before Taylor came in, he would do well the majority of the game then ONE bad pass and the boo's would start, the freshest in my memory being the Bury game at home.I i arued last season particularly with waynus when Clarke was the number one hate target by many he wasn't has bad as many made out. I do not consider him to be a a good defender as the fickle on here have suddenly concluded, just not has bad as was been made out and that had alot to do with the inept football of Lee (heading aside). I unlike the pure wind up merchant BALBRIGGAN FC also am proved correct more often than not. People should actually listen occasionally. I believe thhat Taylor also agrees with my long held opinions of Boulding, Brandon. Again like Balbriggan i predicted these as failures very early on
valleyofshame
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5:02am Thu 18 Mar 10
Waynus71 wrote:"I still believe he is a poor footballer and there are much better players out there."
dannbradfc wrote:Yes, we had many debates regarding Clarke's qualities or lack of them. I believe you said Lee was pulling Clarke down with him and putting too much work his way, due to constantly going to ground. However, despite having a number of partners this season, he still looks ropey. Admittedly, with the ball in the air, he is very good (although he has ducked a couple of times - most memorably one of the goals against County on the opening day), but still frightens me when the ball is on the floor with an opponent closing him down. He has improved in this area of his game and tries to put the ball into touch, instead of trying to play football. That said, you know that in the 90 minutes, he will have one major error and this season they usually cost us a goal. My views on him haven't changed (unlike some on here), I still believe he is a poor footballer and there are much better players out there.valleyofshame wrote: As I said above, Clarke was playing well just before Taylor came in, he would do well the majority of the game then ONE bad pass and the boo's would start, the freshest in my memory being the Bury game at home.I i arued last season particularly with waynus when Clarke was the number one hate target by many he wasn't has bad as many made out. I do not consider him to be a a good defender as the fickle on here have suddenly concluded, just not has bad as was been made out and that had alot to do with the inept football of Lee (heading aside). I unlike the pure wind up merchant BALBRIGGAN FC also am proved correct more often than not. People should actually listen occasionally. I believe thhat Taylor also agrees with my long held opinions of Boulding, Brandon. Again like Balbriggan i predicted these as failures very early on
fatbloke
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7:45am Thu 18 Mar 10
Waynus71
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8:09am Thu 18 Mar 10
valleyofshame wrote:I asked for an opinion on the signing, not what you think of me! If you didn't have one or believe one shouldn't be made (because Taylor didn't ask you), then why post anything?
Waynus71 wrote: Why the aggression girls? I simply asked why we had released two 'poachers' and then signed a like-for-like with Evans. Taylor has yet to start him up front, so I found it surprising that he has signed another player first. It wasn't criticism and I made sure that I pointed this out before I asked the question. The point I was making is that we now have 2 'big uns' up front in Hanson/McCammon and 2 'runners' in Evans/Kendall. The only pacy player we have is Daley, so I simply opened up a debate as to what other people's thoughts were. I get knocked for 'arguing and clogging up the message board', yet as soon as I do try to start a healthy debate, there you all are ready to throw the slurs and the bad-mouthing! WHY????You asked for an opinion and you got one. Pure and simple. Teylor haas not asked for one, so why bother?
BD16
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8:18am Thu 18 Mar 10
dannbradfc wrote:Clarke has always looked better with somebody to organise him. When he was partnered with Rehman we saw the very worst of him but when Ramsden was with him he looked quite solid.
valleyofshame wrote: As I said above, Clarke was playing well just before Taylor came in, he would do well the majority of the game then ONE bad pass and the boo's would start, the freshest in my memory being the Bury game at home.I i arued last season particularly with waynus when Clarke was the number one hate target by many he wasn't has bad as many made out. I do not consider him to be a a good defender as the fickle on here have suddenly concluded, just not has bad as was been made out and that had alot to do with the inept football of Lee (heading aside). I unlike the pure wind up merchant BALBRIGGAN FC also am proved correct more often than not. People should actually listen occasionally. I believe thhat Taylor also agrees with my long held opinions of Boulding, Brandon. Again like Balbriggan i predicted these as failures very early on
balbrigganfc
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10:32am Thu 18 Mar 10
valleyofshame wrote:Yeah, just what is this, and has the audacity to call me a pure wind up merchant! It's just outrageous, he should apologise.
dannbradfc wrote:WTF is this a wind up?valleyofshame wrote: As I said above, Clarke was playing well just before Taylor came in, he would do well the majority of the game then ONE bad pass and the boo's would start, the freshest in my memory being the Bury game at home.I i arued last season particularly with waynus when Clarke was the number one hate target by many he wasn't has bad as many made out. I do not consider him to be a a good defender as the fickle on here have suddenly concluded, just not has bad as was been made out and that had alot to do with the inept football of Lee (heading aside). I unlike the pure wind up merchant BALBRIGGAN FC also am proved correct more often than not. People should actually listen occasionally. I believe thhat Taylor also agrees with my long held opinions of Boulding, Brandon. Again like Balbriggan i predicted these as failures very early on
dannbradfc
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7:32pm Thu 18 Mar 10
valleyofshame wrote:is what a wind up?
dannbradfc wrote:WTF is this a wind up?valleyofshame wrote: As I said above, Clarke was playing well just before Taylor came in, he would do well the majority of the game then ONE bad pass and the boo's would start, the freshest in my memory being the Bury game at home.I i arued last season particularly with waynus when Clarke was the number one hate target by many he wasn't has bad as many made out. I do not consider him to be a a good defender as the fickle on here have suddenly concluded, just not has bad as was been made out and that had alot to do with the inept football of Lee (heading aside). I unlike the pure wind up merchant BALBRIGGAN FC also am proved correct more often than not. People should actually listen occasionally. I believe thhat Taylor also agrees with my long held opinions of Boulding, Brandon. Again like Balbriggan i predicted these as failures very early on
valleyofshame
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9:50am Fri 19 Mar 10
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J4CKO says...
7:34am Wed 17 Mar 10
Good luck to Ryan Kendall by the way, a hat trick on Saturday would be nice.