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Bowyer Talks - Weekly press conference updates
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Yes, there is a book I read a few years back. I think it was titled, 'Every boy's dream'. It basically highlighted how unlikely making it as a professional is. What bothers me is some parents and kids think they have made it because they are in a club's academy and don't prioritise their education. You even see players who do make it only to fall away again, sometimes through injury and sometimes just by not developing at the required pace.0
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"We have shown we can beat anybody this season. We just need to make sure we're ready. There's no one I'm afraid of. I believe in the squad that I have.”
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He did not use the past tense.Chris_from_Sidcup said:"We have shown we can beat anybody this season. We just need to make sure we're ready. There's no one I'm afraid of. I believe in the squad that I have.”
Just not Sunderland, Coventry, Fleetwood, Peterborough, Blackpool and Oxford2 -
'what I'm asking for is fair'
Bollocks is it, you demand the right to eat crisps at your desk!1 -
“I have no preference about who we play or whether we play the home leg first in the play-offs,” he told the South London Press. “There isn’t any team I want to avoid because I believe in the team we have. But there are teams above us who will not want to play us because we are a good side. We’ve proved that. “Who we play is out of our hands.
There’s no point worrying about it. We know it will be two tough games, whoever it is. “I don’t think it makes any difference if we play home or away first either.
https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/bowyers-not-bothered-there-are-teams-who-dont-want-to-play-us/
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Williams should be in contention for this weekend.
Bowyer said: “Jonny has come through the week well.
“He trained yesterday. Not with us, but with the fitness people. He came through that well.
“So as long as he trains today and tomorrow with the group then he’ll be in the squad.
“Jonny is looking good.”
Asked if any team could be termed the underdog, Bowyer said: “No. I don’t think there is.
“Everybody has got to play home and away, it’s not like we just have to play them away. Then that would make them favourites because of home advantage.
“Both teams will have their fans behind them and it is who handles the moment. And decisions….decisions play a big part in the game.
“I don’t think there is an underdog. You could say we are coming into the play-offs with a bit of form. But Grant has done an amazing job. They weren’t tipped for the top six and we weren’t – so you could say we weren’t favourites to get there. No-one tipped us to be top six.”
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Hmm no mention of Igor
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Lee Bowyer has arrived for his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday’s play-off semi-final first-leg trip to @drfc_official.
Quotes to follow... #cafc
LB: “Jonny Williams passed a fitness test yesterday, so we’re hoping he’ll be involved.
Igor is still struggling, but we’re unsure when he will be ready at the moment.” #cafc
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so basically out for the season
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Potentially... Reckon we can forget about him on Sunday; Thursday will be a push and then the Final is a slim chance
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“We’ve got a full squad apart from Igor, so there is competition for places. We haven’t had that on many occasions and when we have, it shows. We’re ruthless in front of goal at the moment.” #cafc
We’ve won our last two home games 4-0. We’re looking good at the back and taking chances and, as I’ve been saying for a while, we’re in a good place and we’re in good form. But play-offs are over two legs and the best team over those two games go through.” #cafc
“For me, Lyle is the best striker in the league, not just for his goals, but for his all-round performances." #cafc
He’ll admit he wasn’t an all-round striker, but he is now. He tracks back and that is priceless. We know he can finish and his hold-up play is very good. His movement is good and he’s hard to mark. He’s been involved in more goals than anybodLast week, Josh Parker’s all-round game was good. His work-rate was exceptional and his unselfish runs is what people don’t see. He hit the post twice and I was really pleased for him. He’s got a chance and he has to grab it.” #cafcy else in this league.” #cafc
Nothing has changed for us this week. We’re preparing for a game of football. It’s the same outcome – we’re preparing to win the game. Our professionalism is the most important thing. We have to keep on top of that.”
The mood in the camp is very good. Everybody wants to play, so the competition out on the training pitch and the level is very high. They are in a good place.” #cafc
“I’m expecting them to try and win. They are playing at home first, so they’ll want the advantage going into the second leg and we’ll be doing the same. They’ve got a good squad and a good manager and nothing changes. It’s a game of football at the end of the day.” #cafc
“I’m not going to get caught up in things that are said between players and managers. They have their opinions on the game and we’ll have ours." #cafc
B: "All I’ll say is that we respect them and we’ll turn up on Sunday with the upmost respect because they’ve done a great job to get there, as have we. It’s two teams that weren’t tipped for this.”
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LB: “We’re a completely different side to last season. We are a much better side. I’m excited because I know that we’re capable.” #cafc
LB: “So much can happen with refereeing decisions, injuries and things like that, any previous experience can go out the window. We have to be prepared for that.” #cafc
LB: “When I left as a youngster, this was a massive family club. We had that bond with the fans but when I came back, that wasn’t there. That was a shame because I know from experience what a big part fans play in football matches.” #cafc
LB: “I wanted to include them in what we’re doing and go on this journey together. We all have to stick together and they have played a massive part." #cafc
: "The atmospheres home and away have been exceptional. They are a credit to this football club. Collectively, we become a bigger and tougher opposition.” #cafc
That's it for this morning's press conference.
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A lot more stuff here in the Trust interview for anyone who hasn't seen/ read it yet:
https://www.castrust.org/2019/05/seriously-positive-bowyer-is-born-to-win/
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Is Igor the most injury prone player we've ever had?0
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Cory Gibbs | Gary Rowett | Gary Poole all ahead of him for meCroydon said:Is Igor the most injury prone player we've ever had?1 -
Those others were generally one career ending injury though rather than a series of problems which Igor has hadForeverAddickted said:
Cory Gibbs | Gary Rowett | Gary Poole all ahead of him for meCroydon said:Is Igor the most injury prone player we've ever had?0 -
Think his comments are more refrained and respectable to the oppo this year .
last year , if I’m not mistaken , I think he spouted off a bit too much about us being the best team etc and it wound Shrewsbury up who gave us a lesson3 - Sponsored links:
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Yes he did. Have shown is the past perfect.Redrobo said:
He did not use the past tense.Chris_from_Sidcup said:"We have shown we can beat anybody this season. We just need to make sure we're ready. There's no one I'm afraid of. I believe in the squad that I have.”
Just not Sunderland, Coventry, Fleetwood, Peterborough, Blackpool and Oxford0 -
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Dont let uncle Rowland know you said that ;-)clive said:0 -
Sorry to correct you, but it’s present perfect and that is functionally different from the past simple/past tense I.e. it is used here to describe something that started in the past, but continues into the present, whereas past simple “we showed” would be used to describe something that started and finished in the pastAddicksAddict said:
Yes he did. Have shown is the past perfect.Redrobo said:
He did not use the past tense.Chris_from_Sidcup said:"We have shown we can beat anybody this season. We just need to make sure we're ready. There's no one I'm afraid of. I believe in the squad that I have.”
Just not Sunderland, Coventry, Fleetwood, Peterborough, Blackpool and Oxford2 -
As an EFL teacher I salute you, sir.Siv_in_Norfolk said:
Sorry to correct you, but it’s present perfect and that is functionally different from the past simple/past tense I.e. it is used here to describe something that started in the past, but continues into the present, whereas past simple “we showed” would be used to describe something that started and finished in the pastAddicksAddict said:
Yes he did. Have shown is the past perfect.Redrobo said:
He did not use the past tense.Chris_from_Sidcup said:"We have shown we can beat anybody this season. We just need to make sure we're ready. There's no one I'm afraid of. I believe in the squad that I have.”
Just not Sunderland, Coventry, Fleetwood, Peterborough, Blackpool and Oxford1 -
Never knew the Football League had teachersDartfordAddick said:
As an EFL teacher I salute you, sir.Siv_in_Norfolk said:
Sorry to correct you, but it’s present perfect and that is functionally different from the past simple/past tense I.e. it is used here to describe something that started in the past, but continues into the present, whereas past simple “we showed” would be used to describe something that started and finished in the pastAddicksAddict said:
Yes he did. Have shown is the past perfect.Redrobo said:
He did not use the past tense.Chris_from_Sidcup said:"We have shown we can beat anybody this season. We just need to make sure we're ready. There's no one I'm afraid of. I believe in the squad that I have.”
Just not Sunderland, Coventry, Fleetwood, Peterborough, Blackpool and Oxford1 -
Only if the Bells runs outkillerandflash said:
Never knew the Football League had teachersDartfordAddick said:
As an EFL teacher I salute you, sir.Siv_in_Norfolk said:
Sorry to correct you, but it’s present perfect and that is functionally different from the past simple/past tense I.e. it is used here to describe something that started in the past, but continues into the present, whereas past simple “we showed” would be used to describe something that started and finished in the pastAddicksAddict said:
Yes he did. Have shown is the past perfect.Redrobo said:
He did not use the past tense.Chris_from_Sidcup said:"We have shown we can beat anybody this season. We just need to make sure we're ready. There's no one I'm afraid of. I believe in the squad that I have.”
Just not Sunderland, Coventry, Fleetwood, Peterborough, Blackpool and Oxford1 -
Come on Siv, you're better than that.Siv_in_Norfolk said:
Sorry to correct you, but it’s present perfect and that is functionally different from the past simple/past tense I.e. it is used here to describe something that started in the past, but continues into the present, whereas past simple “we showed” would be used to describe something that started and finished in the pastAddicksAddict said:
Yes he did. Have shown is the past perfect.Redrobo said:
He did not use the past tense.Chris_from_Sidcup said:"We have shown we can beat anybody this season. We just need to make sure we're ready. There's no one I'm afraid of. I believe in the squad that I have.”
Just not Sunderland, Coventry, Fleetwood, Peterborough, Blackpool and Oxford
"We showed"?!
The proper past tense round here (even in the posh parts of the county) is "we shew" ...
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LB: “We’ve got a one-goal lead and in a good position, but we have to respect the opposition because they have good players that can hurt us. We can’t afford to take our foot off the pedal.” #cafc
LB: “We were disappointed they got that late goal, but they were playing at home so you expect them to create chances and I felt we did well to limit those. If the cross wasn’t deflected, we would have defended it.” #cafc
LB: “We’re a good side at home and they have to score so they have to come at us at some stage. I’ve drummed into the players what we want to achieve. They know they’re close to taking one step closer so they won’t need reminding.” #cafc
LB: “We’re selling out The Valley and taking some of the away end as well and that shows how far we’ve come in such a short period of time. I wanted people to enjoy it and join us on this journey that we’re on and I’m delighted.” #cafc
LB: “A lot of the players might not have played in front of that many people before. But when we’ve had big games like Portsmouth or Luton the place was bouncing, so it’s going to be electric. The young players will be fine. They’re fearless. #cafc
LB: “If we get there, it’s nowhere near done yet. I’ve been in the game long enough to know that there will be twists and turns. If we can get to Wembley and get ourselves up, it will be up there amongst the biggest achievements in my career.” #cafc
LB: “Since I’ve been in charge, The Valley has been a special place. We’ve lost two games at home this season and I don’t think we should’ve lost either of them." #cafc
LB: "Our fans have been great, the atmosphere has increased game by game and the fans and the players bounce off each other.” #cafc
LB: “We’re a League One club and we’ve sold out. There’s not many clubs at that level that can do that. For me, this club should never be in League One, which is why we’re working so hard to get up. The potential of this club is massive. Everything is there.” #cafc
LB: “Everyone came through on Sunday. Igor is still out, but hopefully we can get through this stage and he might be OK. Josh Parker had cramp so he’s fine.” #cafc
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LB on Josh Parker: “Fans want you to give 100 per cent and work as hard as you can and that’s the same for every fan up and down the country. It’s only a matter of time before he scores." #cafc
LB "He deserved his standing ovation and they appreciated and saw the effort he put in. He’s getting better and better.” #cafc
LB on @JedSteer: “I’m over the moon for Jed. He came to us, worked hard every day and I think Andy Marshall improved him. His professionalism was outstanding and hard work is always rewarded. We wish him all the best in the final.” #cafc
That concludes this morning's press conference.
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