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I agree, I think the fact that tomorrow we are away fromDippenhall said:
From his videos Hemed is an out and out finisher, arguably a better finisher than Taylor, but no evidence at all he can play a lone striker role or hold up play role like Taylor. He needs quality ball in the box to get shots away, and is not going to fashion his own chances like Taylor might do. How we adapt to a style that allows him to play to his strengths is Lee's job.RedChaser said:Haven't seen Hemed play in the flesh yet so looking forward to the game Saturday. Hopefully he'll prove those impatient fans who already seem to have their doubts about him, wrong if selected. We still have enough about us to take the three points whoever gets the nod, from a workmanlike performance if we take our chances COYRs.
Taylor and Hemed present entirely different options and it is unfair for Hemed be judged against Taylor. Sometimes Taylor has struggled to perform with certain opposition, you never know, Hemed might have fared better. All I know is that if we play to Hemed to hold up the ball Hemed will be ineffective, as the Birmingham game proved.
Doubt Brighton had many teams who sat back and defended against them so Hemed's performances for Brighton may not translate across to dour games in the Championship against packed defences.
Would not personally judge Hemed until he's fully fit and been able to perform in a set up that he's best suited to. Too easy to write off players on the evidence of what they can't do in a system that doesn't play to their strengths and used as Hobson's choice.
home, Wigan are expected to attack us far more than Birmingham did. I think that creates more space for us to exploit and less time with his back to goal. It should help him play better and I wouldn’t actually be surprised to see him open his account for us.
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Hope so0
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Thursday 26th September Update:(Specially edited for non-twitterati)LB: “Obviously, Leeds is a club where I spent a large part of my career. For me, it was the best side I played in so it does have a special part in my heart. But this is just another game for me.” #cafcLB: “I’ll acknowledge the fans after the game and show them the respect they showed me for so many years, but I’ll be concentrating on beating them and getting the win like I do every week."LB: "I’d like to think I’ll get a good reception. We had a good relationship and I gave everything for them. I always gave 100 per cent and we have some great memories together. We had some amazing times and it was something special."LB: “It’s a massive challenge. For me, they are the best team in the league. They should have gone up last season, but what Bielsa has done with that squad is unbelievable. I have the utmost respect for him and all his staff. They’re top for a reason."LB: “We’re going to have to be at it. They’re very good at hitting you on the break and creating chances. They’re a side that could thump someone because they’re so good going forward and their recovery and fitness levels are unreal.”LB: “We’ve got a game plan and we’re at home. We’re not just going to sit back and take pressure. We have to play our game. A lot of teams show them too much respect and sit off them but we won’t be doing that."LB: “We’ll have our crowd behind us and will be doing the things that have got us where we are today.”LB: “I’ve been in charge 18 months and last week was pretty much the one bad day we’ve had, so I can accept that. But there are positives to take from the last two games because we created chances.”LB: “Losing Lyle is massive for us, so it’s going to be difficult. But on the opposite side, we’re still creating chances that are falling to others. So, the positive side is that we’re still creating. If we weren’t doing that then I would be worried.”LB: “Because we had such a good start, some people getting stupid and talking about promotion. I’m a realist and our aim is to stay in this division. We have the smallest budget in the league by a mile.”LB: “I said at the beginning we would surprise teams and that’s what’s happened. We had a great start. But we’re going to lose games. I’m not fazed by it. I ask my players to go out there and give 100% every game. Last week they didn’t, this week I’m sure they will.LB: “I want to win every game and my team want to win every game. Everyone is saying we have had a tough run of fixtures. Were the last eight not tough?"LB: “They are all good teams, there isn’t a bad one. We have to play Leeds and then Swansea, but you can’t predict anything. Every game in this division is winnable.”LB: “Jason Pearce was available last week, but we have to be careful with him because he didn’t train. He trained this week, but we have to be careful about all the games coming up in the coming weeks.”LB: “Beram Kayal will be out for a couple of weeks. He went for a scan and he’s had a bit of inflammation in his groin, so he’s had to have an injection. I expect Adam Matthews to be available for selection next week.”16
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LB: “Obviously, Leeds is a club where I spent a large part of my career. For me, it was the best side I played in so it does have a special part in my heart. But this is just another game for me.” #cafc
- LB: “I’ll acknowledge the fans after the game and show them the respect they showed me for so many years, but I’ll be concentrating on beating them and getting the win like I do every week." #cafc
- LB: "I’d like to think I’ll get a good reception. We had a good relationship and I gave everything for them. I always gave 100 per cent and we have some great memories together. We had some amazing times and it was something special." #cafc
- LB: “It’s a massive challenge. For me, they are the best team in the league. They should have gone up last season, but what Bielsa has done with that squad is unbelievable. I have the utmost respect for him and all his staff. They’re top for a reason." #cafc1 reply .1 retweet5 likesReply
- LB: “We’re going to have to be at it. They’re very good at hitting you on the break and creating chances. They’re a side that could thump someone because they’re so good going forward and their recovery and fitness levels are unreal.” #cafc1 reply .1 retweet6 likes
- LB: “I’ll acknowledge the fans after the game and show them the respect they showed me for so many years, but I’ll be concentrating on beating them and getting the win like I do every week." #cafc
B: “We’ve got a game plan and we’re at home. We’re not just going to sit back and take pressure. We have to play our game. A lot of teams show them too much respect and sit off them but we won’t be doing that." #cafcLB: “We’ll have our crowd behind us and will be doing the things that have got us where we are today.” #cafc
LB: “I’ve been in charge 18 months and last week was pretty much the one bad day we’ve had, so I can accept that. But there are positives to take from the last two games because we created chances.” #cafc“Losing Lyle is massive for us, so it’s going to be difficult. But on the opposite side, we’re still creating chances that are falling to others. So, the positive side is that we’re still creating. If we weren’t doing that then I would be worried.” #cafcLB: “Because we had such a good start, some people getting stupid and talking about promotion. I’m a realist and our aim is to stay in this division. We have the smallest budget in the league by a mile.” #cafcLB: “I said at the beginning we would surprise teams and that’s what’s happened. We had a great start. But we’re going to lose games. I’m not fazed by it. I ask my players to go out there and give 100% every game. Last week they didn’t, this week I’m sure they will. #cafc
LB: “I want to win every game and my team want to win every game. Everyone is saying we have had a tough run of fixtures. Were the last eight not tough?" #cafc
LB: “They are all good teams, there isn’t a bad one. We have to play Leeds and then Swansea, but you can’t predict anything. Every game in this division is winnable.” #cafc
1LB: “Beram Kayal will be out for a couple of weeks. He went for a scan and he’s had a bit of inflammation in his groin, so he’s had to have an injection. I expect Adam Matthews to be available for selection next week.” #cafcLB: “Jason Pearce was available last week, but we have to be careful with him because he didn’t train. He trained this week, but we have to be careful about all the games coming up in the coming weeks.” #cafc
1 reply .2 retweets7 likesThat concludes this morning's press conference.
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Kayal out again ffs. Will he be the midfield version of Lewis Page?
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In short, no he won’t. A player who has played regularly throughout this career, he didn’t have much of a pre-season and Bow gets them training hard. He will be back soon.DoctorCharlton said:Kayal out again ffs. Will he be the midfield version of Lewis Page?3 -
Wonder if Matthews will come in against Swansea or Fulham with the three of them Oshilaja / Solly taking one game each0
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Kayal being out isn't a problem now as we have loads of fit midfielders.
We WILL need him for WBA though, with Kayal Field (and Leko) unavailable3 -
killerandflash said:Kayal being out isn't a problem now as we have loads of fit midfielders.
We WILL need him for WBA though, with Field (and Leko) unavailable
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"Because we had such a good start, some people getting stupid and talking about promotion. I’m a realist and our aim is to stay in this division. We have the smallest budget in the league by a mile.”
What does he mean 'getting'1 -
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Bowyer being negative.oohaahmortimer said:"Because we had such a good start, some people getting stupid and talking about promotion. I’m a realist and our aim is to stay in this division. We have the smallest budget in the league by a mile.”
What does he mean 'getting'
Needs to get behind the boys and stop talking our chances down. Doesn't he know Roland has turned a corner, isn't selling and is backing him 100%?
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I'd take him more seriously if he could put it in percentages.oohaahmortimer said:"Because we had such a good start, some people getting stupid and talking about promotion. I’m a realist and our aim is to stay in this division. We have the smallest budget in the league by a mile.”
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LB: “Everyone has returned from international duty injury-free. Conor only played a few minutes so it’s good he’s had a bit of a break. Josh Cullen didn’t play either. Tom and Jonny both started which is great. I watched the Croatia game and it was proud moment." #cafc
LB: “We’re all recharged and it was needed because we had a tough few games leading up to the break. The lads had a break, the staff had a break and we’re all raring to go again.” #cafc
LB: “I had a break, too, because the hours are relentless. I remember when I first took over, the first thing Alan Curbishley told me was ‘when you have a chance to get a break, take it, otherwise you will burn out.’ So I have taken his advice.” #cafc
LB on touchline ban: “I’ve been in this situation before. I learnt from the mistake I made last time. I didn’t shout, I didn’t swear, and spoke to the referee calmly." #cafc
LB: "I’d rather be on the touchline, but our work is done between Monday and Friday. They will all know their jobs whether I’m on the side or not." #cafc
LB: “I’ll have a walkie-talkie to the bench so the only difference will be that Jacko will be shouting the instructions!” #cafc
LB: “Hemed and Kayal have trained this week, so it’s good to have them back out there, but this weekend might be too early for them because they were already playing catch up.” #cafc
LB: “Our fans have been unbelievable, home and away. I think they recognise what a big part they play. At Fulham, they didn’t stop singing and they played their part. They keep the boys going and, hopefully, they can keep going. We’re going to need them.” #cafc
LB: “Ben Purrington is back in training so should be fine for this weekend.” #cafc
LB: “Lyle is still in the brace and is doing strength work. He’ll be out of the brace on Monday and we think he’s slightly ahead of schedule, so that’s positive news.” #cafc
LB: “Lewis Page will be back out running next week so he’s progressing.” #cafc
LB: “I have a great bunch that love going out and training every day. They work hard and they get rewards for it and they know that.” #cafc
LB: "They’re like kids that have had their toys taken away from them! They’ve been without games and they just want to play so they're really looking forward to this weekend." #cafc16 -
love reading Lee's interviews8
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Frustrating when you read what Bowyer says about the ban and how he spoke to the Referee
How do you get everyone to respect the referee when in situations like this there doesnt seem to be the respect back?1 -
Positive comments from Lee there, the international break was well timed for a few of the players - I imagine the same applies to many of the clubs in the division1
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But he hasn't said what he actually said.ForeverAddickted said:Frustrating when you read what Bowyer says about the ban and how he spoke to the Referee
How do you get everyone to respect the referee when in situations like this there doesnt seem to be the respect back?
Basically, it's inferred that he called the ref biased or a cheat and you can't do that, even if you say it politely without swearing.3 -
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Seems like it's all going 'too' well.
No injuries from international duty, Hemed and Kayal back training, Purrington also, Page back running, Taylor ahead of schedule.
Going to see some very good players not even making our Championship bench soon. You'd have been carted off to the asylum if you said that 18 months ago.4 -
LB: “Wednesday is probably the most hurtful game we’ve had since I’ve been here. We were good and deserved more, but that’s this division. The positive is that we’re still doing well, even with all these injuries.” #cafc
LB: “We’ll turn up Saturday and I’m sure we’ll be OK. We have a game plan and I know that the players will give everything.” #cafcLB: “Jonny Williams will be out for about eight weeks. Sam Field is looking around the same sort of time, at best. You can’t control them. To have three freak knee injuries, with Lyle as well, is just so unlucky.” #cafc
LB: “Macauley Bonne has done well. He’s been patient and, in the time that he wasn’t playing, he was learning. He’s got is chance and he’s grabbed it which is all you can ask as a manager.” #cafc
LB: “The one thing that he can do, and hence the reason he’s here, is finish. It’s the other side of his game is what needed to improve and that’s what he’s been doing. He’s improving all the time, game in, game out.” #cafc9 -
Right who are the 9? Taylor, Williams, Field, Page, Forster-Caskey...?0
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Leko (because he's ineligible for tomorrow) | Purrington | Hemed | Amos?0
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Lapslie?1
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Matthews
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