In my opinion he needs proper man management, obviously he hasn't got that yet but a player of his calibre is worth the next 20 belgians we have to go through until we find one manager that clicks.
We could try appointing a decent man manager, someone with experience of a few different personalities in the dressing room, rather than a random Belgian coach already on the payroll. Might have helped.
They put down his behaviour at SL due to being homesick , clearly now that was not the case ..... The club statement very to the point no best wishes says it all
You can't have a bad apple in the squad no matter how good he is !!
find me where we have ever loaned a player out and said 'best of luck' or 'good wishes' etc. It's a loan, he's not leaving, at least not yet.
He is a frustrating player. All the ability in the world, but also not a great football brain. He isn’t a player for a struggling side, he just tries to do too much, but in a functioning side, he is a cut above. He is a maverick and unless we are getting big bucks for him, I suspect the club has forgotten how easy it is to lose a few key players and fall into the proverbial. A bit strange, seeing as a long memory is not required!
If it is good money, which will enable us to strengthen in the right places, it could be ok. But I just don’t have enough faith in the decisions the club makes!
Think you will find this move is about a player been moved out to avoid disruption to a dressing room that will be fighting for survival, quite a few of the younger player gravitate towards TW, and are falling under his influence, its all about a team ethic.
This is a post worth paying attention to, given the author's background.
Only time will tell if this is a good or a bad decision. It doesn't make much sense to me though, he's one of the few players we have who's capable of winning a game alone, you don't get rid of those type of players when you're struggling, you just dont.
Good money Muttley? We apparently got 3.6 million for Joe Gomez, who looks as if he is England bound. If we are moving Tony Watt on for a problem at the club, do you really see KM negotiating a decent fee? Still, I suppose there is always a first time for everything.
Only time will tell if this is a good or a bad decision. It doesn't make much sense to me though, he's one of the few players we have who's capable of winning a game alone, you don't get rid of those type of players when you're struggling, you just dont.
? On recent evidence,we don't appear to be struggling without him.
Hasn't scored in 2 months, is a whining sweaty sock who should have a pass rating and teamwork rating of 1 on football manager, has previous in falling out with people, and is rumoured to be on a fair whack too, I don't see the problem
Good money Muttley? We apparently got 3.6 million for Joe Gomez, who looks as if he is England bound. If we are moving Tony Watt on for a problem at the club, do you really see KM negotiating a decent fee? Still, I suppose tghere is always a first time for everything.
and even if we do get decent money for him what will we buy with it? Players like Watt don't come around very often, how many strikers have we had recently like Tony at his best? Can't remember one since Darren Bent.
Think you will find this move is about a player been moved out to avoid disruption to a dressing room that will be fighting for survival, quite a few of the younger player gravitate towards TW, and are falling under his influence, its all about a team ethic.
Worth reading into before so.e of you have a complete breakdown
At first I was surprised but, if I am honest, I wonder if he will be missed.
It's very safe to assume he is on a high wage and if that means a replacement or two then it's not a bad thing.
He doesn't fit in with our style of play. Whilst he is technically a better player than Reza - from what I saw against Sheff Weds Reza carries much more nuisance value.
He isn't the pacy sidekick Simon needs and, frankly, Simon is hugely important to us at moth ends of the pitch.
If, as was commonly rumoured, his attitude wasn't the greatest (and lets be honest it is plausible to think that given his body language) then maybe he was causing a bit of trouble. Maybe he's not a "team player" and this new look team is based on playing for each other and the team rather than individuality.
On his day he was breathtaking. Just not enough of those days. Good luck to him though - he could be a genuinely top class player if he can sort his head out.
I love the any excuse needed to beat the board with a stick, when someone who has stood up for what he believes in with the board and still puts out what seems th correct alternate view and people still can't read it
Think you will find this move is about a player been moved out to avoid disruption to a dressing room that will be fighting for survival, quite a few of the younger player gravitate towards TW, and are falling under his influence, its all about a team ethic.
Hasn't scored in 2 months, is a whining sweaty sock who should have a pass rating and teamwork rating of 1 on football manager, has previous in falling out with people, and is rumoured to be on a fair whack too, I don't see the problem
A strange saga, I guess the truth will come out eventually. He seemed to be one player who got on with Luzon, whereas all of Igor's good performances were under Peeters
I'm withholding final judgement until I see who we get in this week
I love the any excuse needed to beat the board with a stick, when someone who has stood up for what he believes in with the board and still puts out what seems th correct alternate view and people still can't read it
I believe what PeteF says and don't think this is all the board's fault. Watt clearly. IMHO, has to take a slice of any blame.
But the network scouts bought him and them moved him to us. You can't avoid that fact or wonder how well they are doing their jobs when is is yet another less than wonderful transfer saga.
Maybe moving Watt on now is the right call but then was it the wrong to sign him in the first place (along with Le Pont and a long list of others)
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highestfirst bidder in the summerIt is quite clear something has happened behind the scenes so may best best for all concerned,
If it is good money, which will enable us to strengthen in the right places, it could be ok. But I just don’t have enough faith in the decisions the club makes!
On recent evidence,we don't appear to be struggling without him.
But if he was fit he could play.
Not sure why you are so clear that Igor is never going to score for us again but Watt will.
It's very safe to assume he is on a high wage and if that means a replacement or two then it's not a bad thing.
He doesn't fit in with our style of play. Whilst he is technically a better player than Reza - from what I saw against Sheff Weds Reza carries much more nuisance value.
He isn't the pacy sidekick Simon needs and, frankly, Simon is hugely important to us at moth ends of the pitch.
If, as was commonly rumoured, his attitude wasn't the greatest (and lets be honest it is plausible to think that given his body language) then maybe he was causing a bit of trouble. Maybe he's not a "team player" and this new look team is based on playing for each other and the team rather than individuality.
On his day he was breathtaking. Just not enough of those days. Good luck to him though - he could be a genuinely top class player if he can sort his head out.
I'm withholding final judgement until I see who we get in this week
Want to be here only Cos no one wanted Reza is he here.
Still we wait and see
But the network scouts bought him and them moved him to us. You can't avoid that fact or wonder how well they are doing their jobs when is is yet another less than wonderful transfer saga.
Maybe moving Watt on now is the right call but then was it the wrong to sign him in the first place (along with Le Pont and a long list of others)