Keeping Tex is bad news. I thought he was okay last year but nothing to amaze anyone. Sticking to Slade's policy as well... Tex made it very clear that he wants to leave so I have no idea why people are happy about keeping him. IF we could have offloaded him and Ba I think we would of been talking about some exciting new signings to really boost our promotions prospects. Instead, we are left with two foreigners who got us in this mess in the first place.
Yeah, fuck those foreigners eh?
Stating a fact.
Yes in your head. Tex was a plus last season.
So, to confirm then.... you want a player to start games that doesn't care about the club whatsoever and made it clear he wants to leave? All this CARD and issues with the club is confusing.
From what I remember, Tex has been an complete diplomat whenever asked about his future.
Countless times at the end of last season he was asked about his future at the club and continued to say that he'd sit down with his Agent and would see what happened over the summer... Well he's seen what has happened over the summer, he's remaining at the Valley so if he plays then I fully expect him to play to the best of his ability (and hopefully get a few more last minute winners).
He also only missed two pre-season fixtures (against Ipswich and RKC)...
Doesnt seem the attitude from Slade if he doesnt want him here?
From what I remember, Tex has been an complete diplomat whenever asked about his future.
Countless times at the end of last season he was asked about his future at the club and continued to say that he'd sit down with his Agent and would see what happened over the summer... Well he's seen what has happened over the summer, he's remaining at the Valley so if he plays then I fully expect him to play to the best of his ability (and hopefully get a few more last minute winners).
He also only missed two pre-season fixtures (against Ipswich and RKC)...
Doesnt seem the attitude from Slade if he doesnt want him here?
agree
Would Slade have rather spent Tex's wages on two or three other players? I'd say yes but that's not the same as not rating him as a player.
From what I remember, Tex has been an complete diplomat whenever asked about his future.
Countless times at the end of last season he was asked about his future at the club and continued to say that he'd sit down with his Agent and would see what happened over the summer... Well he's seen what has happened over the summer, he's remaining at the Valley so if he plays then I fully expect him to play to the best of his ability (and hopefully get a few more last minute winners).
He also only missed two pre-season fixtures (against Ipswich and RKC)...
Doesnt seem the attitude from Slade if he doesnt want him here?
agree
Would Slade have rather spent Tex's wages on two or three other players? I'd say yes but that's not the same as not rating him as a player.
Agreed as two / three players add much more Squad depth than just one player
Hell I reckon we'd have kept Ceballos had he proven that he could last in League One Football yet as Slade explained he went because Slade didnt think he was good enough for the English game
Whats rather funny is the fact that after Tareiq left we've all been of the opinion that players are going because Slade only wants players at Charlton who want to be here, yet if you look at Slade's interviews after each players has gone, its only Cousins | Gudmundsson | Holmes-Dennis who have actually announced that wish to leave
Could be nothing but I'll mention it incase, just thought it was interesting that Ketts mentioned Poyet's release on his post last night. If anyone knows anything it'll be him.
At his worst Ba can be a dangerous liability despite his decent touch and skill. Ba needs to be really alert and up for it, and make quick decisions and have good awareness of others. He might be able to do it, though the evidence isn't promising. At this moment if Ba stays he needs to fight to be considered in the old fashioned way, and justify his place if or when he plays.
Ba. The problem as I understand it, despite living in this country for several years he doesn't speak English. His only translator left has just gone home. The lack of game-time even the Saints game suggests he is not in RS plans unless his "illness" is serious. He could be a Diawara and show we missed something.
Dean Cox has been released by Orient apparently. Not sure if it was registered before the deadline meaning he can sign for anyone but I'm guessing Russell may have his eye on him. Orient fans seem to think we've been after him in the last few weeks.
Dean Cox has been released by Orient apparently. Not sure if it was registered before the deadline meaning he can sign for anyone but I'm guessing Russell may have his eye on him. Orient fans seem to think we've been after him in the last few weeks.
Dean Cox has been released by Orient apparently. Not sure if it was registered before the deadline meaning he can sign for anyone but I'm guessing Russell may have his eye on him. Orient fans seem to think we've been after him in the last few weeks.
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Countless times at the end of last season he was asked about his future at the club and continued to say that he'd sit down with his Agent and would see what happened over the summer... Well he's seen what has happened over the summer, he's remaining at the Valley so if he plays then I fully expect him to play to the best of his ability (and hopefully get a few more last minute winners).
He also only missed two pre-season fixtures (against Ipswich and RKC)...
Doesnt seem the attitude from Slade if he doesnt want him here?
Would Slade have rather spent Tex's wages on two or three other players? I'd say yes but that's not the same as not rating him as a player.
Hell I reckon we'd have kept Ceballos had he proven that he could last in League One Football yet as Slade explained he went because Slade didnt think he was good enough for the English game
Whats rather funny is the fact that after Tareiq left we've all been of the opinion that players are going because Slade only wants players at Charlton who want to be here, yet if you look at Slade's interviews after each players has gone, its only Cousins | Gudmundsson | Holmes-Dennis who have actually announced that wish to leave
However he's unlikely to be given a chance by a large percentage of our support
We have far worse players I'm sure
Pay his contract up and let's consign him to history.
Ba needs to be really alert and up for it, and make quick decisions and have good awareness of others.
He might be able to do it, though the evidence isn't promising.
At this moment if Ba stays he needs to fight to be considered in the old fashioned way, and justify his place if or when he plays.
That doesn't look much like Alou, though.
Northampton are expected to take him on but lets hope we gazump them.
I'd be amazed if they released him, they seemed to be hoping to sell him though