likes nothing more than walking his French bulldog Louis in his spare time
Typical, even proppa British bulldogs are being pushed out by foreign dogs. No doubt Jordan will say that they have better stick fetching technique, and that British bulldogs are overpriced, but can French bulldogs fetch sticks on a wet night in Stoke?
Still think he may come back. Only 25 and with the budget we are juggling it may well be that he is a good option to get the midfield numbers up. Reckon we would only get one of Bielik or Cullen (Bielik more likely) so Cousins could be a fallback option
because getting yourself a new club is what the sole purpose of sunday was.
actually annoyed me a little calling a player the night before to say you need to play well because you are in the biggest shop window, how about just playing well as you are a charlton player and that is who pays your wages
I think that's the whole point of the interview. Praises the club, the fans and the manager in am an article mentioning that he's now a free agent. Bit like giving someone a "Super Like" on Tinder!
Didn't like the shop window comments though. Like Palace Hater says - even in this day and age, I don't think it's too much to ask that team success be the sole focus and motivator on a day like last Sunday.
because getting yourself a new club is what the sole purpose of sunday was.
actually annoyed me a little calling a player the night before to say you need to play well because you are in the biggest shop window, how about just playing well as you are a charlton player and that is who pays your wages
This. That really bothers me it's not about shop window for players, it's about performing in a cup final for your team, fans & manager.
For this alone, I hope we go no where near him. Liked him during his time at CAFC because of his engine but gave him too much leeway because he was an academy boy and refused to accept he was not as good as what we claimed. Also, he thinks he is far better then what actually he is (Few of my son's friends are friends with him and they also say the same)
likes nothing more than walking his French bulldog Louis in his spare time
Typical, even proppa British bulldogs are being pushed out by foreign dogs. No doubt Jordan will say that they have better stick fetching technique, and that British bulldogs are overpriced, but can French bulldogs fetch sticks on a wet night in Stoke?
because getting yourself a new club is what the sole purpose of sunday was.
actually annoyed me a little calling a player the night before to say you need to play well because you are in the biggest shop window, how about just playing well as you are a charlton player and that is who pays your wages
This. That really bothers me it's not about shop window for players, it's about performing in a cup final for your team, fans & manager.
For this alone, I hope we go no where near him. Liked him during his time at CAFC because of his engine but gave him too much leeway because he was an academy boy and refused to accept he was not as good as what we claimed. Also, he thinks he is far better then what actually he is (Few of my son's friends are friends with him and they also say the same)
I think that's the whole point of the interview. Praises the club, the fans and the manager in am an article mentioning that he's now a free agent. Bit like giving someone a "Super Like" on Tinder!
Didn't like the shop window comments though. Like Palace Hater says - even in this day and age, I don't think it's too much to ask that team success be the sole focus and motivator on a day like last Sunday.
Yes, it is a bit wank, but that's how footballers think. It's their job, and while well paid, not necessarily that secure. A big cup final is like an actor's showreel to a footballer when they're up for free agency (otherwise known as unemployment).
If Patrick Bauer was looking for omens ahead of his match-winning moment at Wembley on Sunday, it came from an unlikely source on the eve of the game.
Former team-mate Jordan Cousins – a free agent after being released by QPR this summer – called to wish him luck and remind him that he was about to enter the biggest shop window of them all.
Cousins told the South London Press: “I spoke to Patrick the day before the game. Like me, there’s been speculation about his future and whether he’s going to stay at his club. I told him: ‘hey do well in this one tomorrow and it all opens up for you.’ We laughed about that, little realising just how right those words might be. It’s amazing how things turned out
does sound hilarious
if he was thinking about coming back - ill pass better out there and he really isn't that good - hence why he is being let go by qpr who are hardly one of the top clubs in the championship
Bowyer signed Prats to do a job, give him options in gameplan and be an experienced old head around the dressing room.
He's 34 now.
Cousins is 25, came through the ranks at Charlton, good ballwinner and plays with a big heart. Many of the the sort of attributes, Bowyer wants from his players.
Is he technically good enough on the ball? That's a matter of opinion - but he could definitely do a job. He could play as midfield enforcer or fullback. Bowyer, like Curbs before him, likes to have some players who can play another position if needed.
And no doubt a player that Bowyer's coaching team could improve.
My qpr mate doesn't rate him at all. Said we're welcome to him. No thanks - no ball control or creativity. Don't want his return stifling Morgan or Maloney's development.
My qpr mate doesn't rate him at all. Said we're welcome to him. No thanks - no ball control or creativity. Don't want his return stifling Morgan or Maloney's development.
Cousins wouldn't play in the same role as Morgan.
Bowyer evidently rates Morgan very highly.
Albie will get plenty of opportunities .... but he's still a teenager and developing, and I doubt if Bowyer will overplay him.
I'm not sure about Maloney .... he still seems very lightweight but not doubting his ability. Not sure he'd play much this season in the Championship - maybe loaned out for experience?
My qpr mate doesn't rate him at all. Said we're welcome to him. No thanks - no ball control or creativity. Don't want his return stifling Morgan or Maloney's development.
Well I would not like to be depending on two very young and inexperienced players. You have to try and think about the squad, formation, and who you will playing. It will be a long hard season. Both the youngsters will play a part, but we could do with experienced championship players in and around the squad.
Cousins also has the personality and work ethic to fit into a Bows squad. He also understands the club. All these things will be looked at, and it would not surprise or disappoint me if he did sign for us.
My qpr mate doesn't rate him at all. Said we're welcome to him. No thanks - no ball control or creativity. Don't want his return stifling Morgan or Maloney's development.
Chris Powell was really shit- didn’t score many.
to say Cousins had no ball control is a total reinvention of reality .
Not a fan of his comment towards Bauer. Can see why that would wind people up.
He certainly isn't league1 like people are making out though. He had some tremendous performances for us in the champ and was our best midfielder by some way. I think people are forgetting how good his attitude was as well, I specifically remember him being played out of position on numerous occasions but still kept his head down and said he was happy just to play. He left cause we are/were a circus and we shouldn't forget how he performed for us despite all the uncertainty around the club.
If anyone can get him back on track it would be this club with Bowyer and Jacko. I wouldn't be surprised at all to see him back here next season and think that would be a positive start to the signings
Let's not kid ourselves. If Cousins wants to come back I'd have him back 100% I have no doubt his game would kick on and he'd improve like most other players have under Bowyer.
In fact I'm convinced the reason players improve under Bowyer is because of how hard he works them and in turn the players improve because of putting in the effort demanded by Bowyer. Cousins would be this all day long.
Those that don't put the effort in get moved on like Fosu and Ajose.
Cousins had 33 caps for England from u16 through u20, under various managers. They cannot have all thought he had no ball control or creativity. Young England players are selected for their innate talent. The ones who do not go on to top-level careers are the ones who cannot add the necessary physicality, stamina, perseverance or team-spirit to their portfolio. You cannot accuse Cousins of lacking those qualities.
If he is 100% fit I would snap him up on a free. He is versatile, a local lad, and wants to play for us.
If we are operating on an RD shoestring, we would be lucky to find better. Lightning struck twice with Bielik and Cullen. At least 50% of loans turn out to be washouts.
And even if we have new owners splashing the cash, FFP would limit the amount we are able to spend, and Bowyer (or whoever) has so many gaps to fill that he will not be able to fill every place in a 24-player squad with players better than Cousins.
Of course, if Cousins is less than 100% fit, then it is a different story.
I would not place much emphasis on the fact that QPR are letting him go. That club has delusions of grandeur and has constantly chopped and changed players and coaches in desperate attempts to punch above its weight, only to get worse each time.
Cousins, harriott and Holmes are all proven commodities in league one and all of them have not succeeded at this level. That being said, given our budgetary issues, we need depth so while I wouldn’t sign them initially, I would continue to monitor in case there is a need eventually.
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actually annoyed me a little calling a player the night before to say you need to play well because you are in the biggest shop window, how about just playing well as you are a charlton player and that is who pays your wages
Didn't like the shop window comments though. Like Palace Hater says - even in this day and age, I don't think it's too much to ask that team success be the sole focus and motivator on a day like last Sunday.
Yes, it is a bit wank, but that's how footballers think. It's their job, and while well paid, not necessarily that secure. A big cup final is like an actor's showreel to a footballer when they're up for free agency (otherwise known as unemployment).
If Patrick Bauer was looking for omens ahead of his match-winning moment at Wembley on Sunday, it came from an unlikely source on the eve of the game.
Former team-mate Jordan Cousins – a free agent after being released by QPR this summer – called to wish him luck and remind him that he was about to enter the biggest shop window of them all.
Cousins told the South London Press: “I spoke to Patrick the day before the game. Like me, there’s been speculation about his future and whether he’s going to stay at his club. I told him: ‘hey do well in this one tomorrow and it all opens up for you.’ We laughed about that, little realising just how right those words might be. It’s amazing how things turned out
does sound hilarious
if he was thinking about coming back - ill pass better out there and he really isn't that good - hence why he is being let go by qpr who are hardly one of the top clubs in the championship
Cousins reminds me of a younger Darren Pratley.
Bowyer signed Prats to do a job, give him options in gameplan and be an experienced old head around the dressing room.
He's 34 now.
Cousins is 25, came through the ranks at Charlton, good ballwinner and plays with a big heart.
Many of the the sort of attributes, Bowyer wants from his players.
Is he technically good enough on the ball? That's a matter of opinion - but he could definitely do a job.
He could play as midfield enforcer or fullback. Bowyer, like Curbs before him, likes to have some players who can play another position if needed.
And no doubt a player that Bowyer's coaching team could improve.
I am interested in who these midfielders are that are both free and better though.
Bowyer evidently rates Morgan very highly.
Albie will get plenty of opportunities .... but he's still a teenager and developing, and I doubt if Bowyer will overplay him.
I'm not sure about Maloney .... he still seems very lightweight but not doubting his ability.
Not sure he'd play much this season in the Championship - maybe loaned out for experience?
Cousins also has the personality and work ethic to fit into a Bows squad. He also understands the club. All these things will be looked at, and it would not surprise or disappoint me if he did sign for us.
to say Cousins had no ball control is a total reinvention of reality .
He certainly isn't league1 like people are making out though. He had some tremendous performances for us in the champ and was our best midfielder by some way. I think people are forgetting how good his attitude was as well, I specifically remember him being played out of position on numerous occasions but still kept his head down and said he was happy just to play. He left cause we are/were a circus and we shouldn't forget how he performed for us despite all the uncertainty around the club.
If anyone can get him back on track it would be this club with Bowyer and Jacko. I wouldn't be surprised at all to see him back here next season and think that would be a positive start to the signings
In fact I'm convinced the reason players improve under Bowyer is because of how hard he works them and in turn the players improve because of putting in the effort demanded by Bowyer. Cousins would be this all day long.
Those that don't put the effort in get moved on like Fosu and Ajose.
Good at the base of a diamond.
If his injuries have not decimated his mobility and stamina Cousins would be a very useful versatile addition to our squad.
Pointless speculating though when owned by a headcase in Belgium who won't even sign up the management team that has just gained promotion!
If he is 100% fit I would snap him up on a free. He is versatile, a local lad, and wants to play for us.
If we are operating on an RD shoestring, we would be lucky to find better. Lightning struck twice with Bielik and Cullen. At least 50% of loans turn out to be washouts.
And even if we have new owners splashing the cash, FFP would limit the amount we are able to spend, and Bowyer (or whoever) has so many gaps to fill that he will not be able to fill every place in a 24-player squad with players better than Cousins.
Of course, if Cousins is less than 100% fit, then it is a different story.
I would not place much emphasis on the fact that QPR are letting him go. That club has delusions of grandeur and has constantly chopped and changed players and coaches in desperate attempts to punch above its weight, only to get worse each time.