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Totally agree with this. Bowyer right (in my opinion) to want rid of Fosu, however if Bowyer doesn't sign a new contract it would be short-sighted to not try and sign Fosu onto new terms as most other managers in this league do play with wingersJoshAddick said:People seem to forget how good Fosu was last season. Definitely worth putting him on another contract, especially with majority of our midfielders being on loan and returning. I just think Bowyer’s system doesn’t suit him as he’s best on the left cutting in, and we don’t play with wingers. But next season we might have to play with wingers, and then he’d definitely make the starting eleven
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Dont think its the formation thats the issue for Fosu
Why else did Bowyer play him in eight games (only games he didnt play were when it was due to injury) when he was Manager last season and was brought on the moment he was deemed available when we faced Southend at the start of the season0 -
Actually, Fosu plays best in the CL much denigrated 4-2-3-1 employed by Robinson. He wasn't top scorer for the club last season playing as a winger! His best position is on left of the 3 attacking players, where he can cut onto his right foot, and hit the ball.
How many assists did he get last season? (I don't know, but I bet it wasn't many!) Which implies he's not a winger with a good cross on him.
So, on that basis, do we keep him, in case we have a change in manager, who might play him as a winger, with no evidence that he can perform in that role? (The usual criticism of a manager "shoving square pegs in round holes" would then ensue.) Convert him to a second striker? More likely, but would he be better than Grant was, and Vetokele is? Maybe the cheaper option in RD's mind than buying a new striker, but I'm not sure he works hard enough.
So, it's a conundrum. He may sign a new contract, but will probably ask for a hefty pay rise, after his first season. Or, let him go, get him completely off the wage bill, and get someone else in. Or even use his wages to get Igor to sign a new contract?
One thing is for sure. Bowyer watches training every day, so I have the utmost faith in his decision to not have Fosu even in the match day squad...
(And if you think I'm just a Fosu hater, you're wrong. I voted him player of the season last season. But he doesn't seem to fit into LB's preferred system...)1 -
According to TransferMarkt:
Tariqe has gotten five assists this term (one in the FA Cup) which matches his tally from last year0 -
Bowyer said early in the season he felt Fosu's "head had been turned."ForeverAddickted said:Dont think its the formation thats the issue for Fosu
Why else did Bowyer play him in eight games (only games he didnt play were when it was due to injury) when he was Manager last season and was brought on the moment he was deemed available when we faced Southend at the start of the season
He was offered a deal by Reading and decided to move. He was a big success when he joined but not this season.
My source, not a club employee, saw the decisions being made as strong evidence that LB is staying but I just see it as normal planning.
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One of the reasons we are above most other teams. We don't need no stinkin' wingers. Load of mincing, brilliantined, temperamental show-ponies who only turn up one game in 10. Have we learned nothing from Sir Alf's Wingless Wonders (greatest English team ever).Chrispy51 said:... most other managers in this league do play with wingers.1 -
Except they didn’t release him and in fact offered him a contract.IR94 said:Fosu, on his day you think why did Reading let this guy go, sadly those days are far to rare, and you can overall understand there decision, not enough consistency or fight to make it at the top
If he sorts himself out he could have a good career but hasn’t looked up for the challenge at all this year.1 -
I think it's something else also.ForeverAddickted said:Dont think its the formation thats the issue for Fosu
Why else did Bowyer play him in eight games (only games he didnt play were when it was due to injury) when he was Manager last season and was brought on the moment he was deemed available when we faced Southend at the start of the season
I don't believe it's an attitude thing. I think it's a crisis of confidence.1 -
I went to Sparrows Lane today to watch the under 16s play a friendly v Millwall. Neil Harris was in attendance. While the under 18s beat Millwall 3-1 last week, this time it was a comprehensive 6-0 thrashing handed out.
No programme was produced but I think 18 players played as there were multiple subs. Millwall were so so poor and not 1 of their players was better than any of ours. Whereas ours were athletic and comfortable in possession, they were just big and ponderous. We seem to have a conveyor belt of good players coming through.
There was a lanky skillful right winger who scored a couple and a Lapslie lookalike in midfield who ran the game and scored with a great shot from the edge of the area. All very enjoyable but embarrassingly one sided in the second half when in all honesty double figures was possible.15 -
This has really cheered me up.4
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Great write up but surely you mean "brilliantly" or "hilariously" or "take that you Millwall scum, revenge for all the times you've beaten us even when we've been miles better than you"bolloxbolder said:I went to Sparrows Lane today to watch the under 16s play a friendly v Millwall. Neil Harris was in attendance. While the under 18s beat Millwall 3-1 last week, this time it was a comprehensive 6-0 thrashing handed out.
No programme was produced but I think 18 players played as there were multiple subs. Millwall were so so poor and not 1 of their players was better than any of ours. Whereas ours were athletic and comfortable in possession, they were just big and ponderous. We seem to have a conveyor belt of good players coming through.
There was a lanky skillful right winger who scored a couple and a Lapslie lookalike in midfield who ran the game and scored with a great shot from the edge of the area. All very enjoyable but embarrassingly one sided in the second half when in all honesty double figures was possible.2 -
Fosu to end up at Oxford maybe?0
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Welcome to the club Luca...
Wonder if he's related to ex-Spurs Defender: Ramon Vega0 -
Welcome to the club Luca...
Wonder if he's related to that famous recording artist: Susan Vega?1 -
Hopefully he'll go on to do as well as the last Ipswich reject we picked up, Nick Pope!1
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Leon Best | Kevin Foley | Billy Clarke | Jonny Williams | Stephen Henderson | Ricardo Fullerkillerandflash said:Hopefully he'll go on to do as well as the last Ipswich reject we picked up, Nick Pope!
Have all played for Ipswich at some stage before signing for Charlton since Pope joined0 -
Pope was an Ipswich academy youngster let go though, indeed an Ipswich fanForeverAddickted said:
Leon Best | Kevin Foley | Billy Clarke | Jonny Williams | Stephen Henderson | Ricardo Fullerkillerandflash said:Hopefully he'll go on to do as well as the last Ipswich reject we picked up, Nick Pope!
Have all played for Ipswich at some stage before signing for Charlton since Pope joined0 -
He'd already been let go though as we signed him from Bury Town rather than Ipswichkillerandflash said:
Pope was an Ipswich academy youngster let go though, indeed an Ipswich fanForeverAddickted said:
Leon Best | Kevin Foley | Billy Clarke | Jonny Williams | Stephen Henderson | Ricardo Fullerkillerandflash said:Hopefully he'll go on to do as well as the last Ipswich reject we picked up, Nick Pope!
Have all played for Ipswich at some stage before signing for Charlton since Pope joined0 -
Playing against Eastbourne United in a pre season friendly on the 16th July.1
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SouthWest_Addicks said:Playing against Eastbourne United in a pre season friendly on the 16th July.
When do the tickets go on sale? Is it just Season Holders and VG first? How many loyalty points? Are the trains running? What's the best pub? Which is the away fans' pub?
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Tyler French, who played a few games on trial from non-league has signed for Bradford City.1
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Good move for him, a big club in L2 and probably a realistic chance of 1st team footballHenry Irving said:Tyler French, who played a few games on trial from non-league has signed for Bradford City.0 -
Heard today from a reliable source that most home games this upcoming season will be played at Dartford FC.0
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U23s made a good start in their friendly against King's Lynn, 2-0 up after 4 mins.
Looking good against the Conference North side.0 -
Any team news @b@Briston_AddickBriston_Addick said:U23s made a good start in their friendly against King's Lynn, 2-0 up after 4 mins.
Looking good against the Conference North side.0 -
WIOTOS, Henry.Henry Irving said:
Any team news @b@Briston_AddickBriston_Addick said:U23s made a good start in their friendly against King's Lynn, 2-0 up after 4 mins.
Looking good against the Conference North side.
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I'm not an U23 watcher so I don't recognise players and I didn't really catch the teams as they were read out! Sorry!Henry Irving said:
Any team news @b@Briston_AddickBriston_Addick said:U23s made a good start in their friendly against King's Lynn, 2-0 up after 4 mins.
Looking good against the Conference North side.
I know that Stevenson is at LB, Vennings scored the 2nd-minute pen, I heard Wilberforce Ocran's name mentioned, and there is a trialist or two.
If I find out anything I'll post it up.
Still 2-0 after about 12 mins but we had a good chance to make it three a couple of mins ago: a superb diagonal ball split the Linnets' defence and our no 14 took a touch too many steadying himself and his effort was blocked for a corner.1
