It's Quiet Thread 15 - Txiki Blinders

[Keeper!]

Take it you’ve never played the game?

What's playing the game got to do with anything?

You sound like a ex player TV pundit trying to justify there pressence.

I have watched football for 50 plus years, and have an opinion.

Grealish reminds me of another player back in the day who we payed a record fee for and at the time was the darling of football.

Remember Mick Channon? We payed a record fee, England International, and such an exciting signing, he was a nightmare, utter crap, and guess what like Grealish, spent half a game on his arse eating turf and moaning to the ref.

 

[Keeper!]

Great players win you games. If Grealish gets a free kick for Kev to smash in, or a penalty that (hopefully!) Kane puts away to win a game then that’s much better than someone dribbling past three men before losing it to the next or scuffing a weak shot straight to the keeper.

Agreed, but Grealish present days antics will be quickly sussed out in a high profile team like us, we are under very different scrutiny than Villa.

 

[andyhinch]

Literally impossible for him to flop mate? Obviously quite a few (including me) are building him up alot but with justification imo. Kane maybe more of a risk in fairness?

Impossible? Big shout, reasons he could, limited experience at our level, been a one club player, pressure of a big money transfer etc. I personally don’t think he will fail but I wouldn’t say it’s impossible.

 

[ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN]

Completely overrated, he looks good in a very average team,

Have doubts about his character but to be fair with that, a lot of people who have worked with him, rave about his attitude.

Time will tell.

Thing is I totally agree with you on Bernardo and would miss his energy and commitment during games but it does seem he wants to move, no smoke without fire.

As for Grealish I don’t think he offers the same as Bernie but he offers Different attributes and he changes games

He holds the ball up well, got a good range of pass, close control when dribbling and likes to attack

Yes he looks like a fanny with his hair band and roll down socks but he would be a decent signing if he signs

 

[mosssideblue]

The English media and general fan.

The stats even, the most fouled player, what the hell does it mean?

Great players don't spend half a game on their arses , the best players avoid challenges, through skill and agility.

So no one of significance.

 

[Keeper!]

Thing is I totally agree with you on Bernardo and would miss his energy and commitment during games but it does seem he wants to move, no smoke without fire.

As for Grealish I don’t think he offers the same as Bernie but he offers Different attributes and he changes games

He holds the ball up well, got a good range of pass, close control when dribbling and likes to attack

Yes he looks like a fanny with his hair band and roll down socks but he would be a decent signing if he signs

Totally agree with you, you can't keep Bernardo if unhappy but it's a big loss.

Grealish just worries me but if he signs he will have my total backing and I hope he proves me very wrong.

 

[ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN]

Totally agree with you, you can't keep Bernardo if unhappy but it's a big loss.

Grealish just worries me but if he signs he will have my total backing and I hope he proves me very wrong.

Understand your concerns

But I think he will thrive here

 

[Keeper!]

So no one of significance.

The game is about opinions, always has been and always will be hopefully.

It will be a sad day when someone can't have a differing opinion.

 

[Fordyboy46]

We haven't even signed Grealish yet unless I've missed the announcement. Argue about how good or bad he will be if he signs, but until then it seems rather pointless

 

[mosssideblue]

The game is about opinions, always has been and always will be hopefully.

It will be a sad day when someone can't have a differing opinion.

I can accept opinions of others, but when you start to state the opinions of others in an attempt to back you up, it seems like your opinion is quite hollow.

I would suggest there are many more and better qualified people who have the opposite opinion of yours, but I have no need to use them to challenge you.