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Alex Gilbert - Sept 2025 still at Middlesbrough

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  • Garrymanilow
    Garrymanilow Posts: 13,175
    We'll see but it's not that uncommon for players of his age to have the early part of their careers wasted by teams stockpiling players who aren't quite at the level of the team who is hoarding them. He's been a bit unfortunate in that it looks like he's been considered good enough to keep around on the fringes of a Championship squad but not quite good enough to break through. They don't want to loan him out because they need him for the bench and in case of injury but he's not been able to get in ahead of the players in front of him. Not that surprising given the player ahead of him cost about £3m. He made a Championship appearance just over a week ago so a player who is good enough to be on the fringes of a Championship side who are 7th in the league doesn't sound like a total spare part player like we've picked up in the past. Time will tell.
  • Chippycafc
    Chippycafc Posts: 14,150
    Friend of a friend who is a boro fan says. Good player never given a chance and lightweight. 
  • Blucher
    Blucher Posts: 4,137
    I asked my mate who supports Boro. He said it’s difficult to express a view, as he’s played so few games, although not his fault as the players in his position have been going great guns plus the club have signed two attacking players which will push Gilbert further down the pecking. When he has seen him, he’s looked handy.

    It’s a low risk deal for Charlton and, unlike a summer loan, there’s no risk of him being recalled. Let’s hope he’s an upgrade on Luke Berry or, at the very least, that he will provide an element of competition that will push Berry to up his game.
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 22,586
    Chippycafc said:
    Friend of a friend who is a boro fan says. Good player never given a chance and lightweight. 
    ...Remind you of someone...

    ...TT ?
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,047
    Chippycafc said:
    Friend of a friend who is a boro fan says. Good player never given a chance and lightweight. 
    From the picture of him signing what appears to be a blank piece of paper on the OS I thought he looked like a skinny 18 year old, surprised he’s actually 23. I’m sure training with Danny Hylton (is he still with us?!) for a couple of months will toughen him up! 


  • BigDiddy
    BigDiddy Posts: 1,189
    Looks a good 'un….
  • Uboat
    Uboat Posts: 12,198
    I asked Bob Mortimer and he said there’s definitely a player in there, but he hasn’t had the chance to prove it yet. 
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,783
    https://x.com/cafcofficial/status/1886372894122357130?s=46&t=ynww82GMl7VKBjthBflU0g
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,783
    lancashire lad said:
    Very good BUT what is his squad number please
    Probably 14, the number he has worn at Boro.
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    Welcome, never heard of him so hope he lives up to the hype that Scott and Jones are saying re adding quality.

    I take the comments on the borough forum with a pinch of salt, if he is too good for league one, he wouldn’t be here 

    Fire us to promotion Alex 🙏
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  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,796
    lancashire lad said:
    Very good BUT what is his squad number please
    More to the point, how tall is he?
  • Bailey
    Bailey Posts: 3,268
    Got to say, the fact that nobody seems to know too much about him is probably a good thing, no unrealistic expectations there then. I will base his signing on the last loan signing from Middlesborough, I think, Alan Kernaghan, if he turns out as well as that fella did then we might have a result. 
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,231
    edited February 3
    I haven't got any friends from Middlesbrough 🤷🏻‍♂️
    But Steph McGovern said he's a versatile skilful player that needs more game time and should be decent in the mediocre League 1.
    Chris Rea said Alex Gilbert will be driving home for Christmas.

    I hope Alex hits the ground running in his 10 minute cameo on Saturday and he is successful for himself, the team and the fans 🤞🏻
  • Oh Eddie Youds...
    Oh Eddie Youds... Posts: 1,320
    edited February 3
    se9addick said:
    Chippycafc said:
    Friend of a friend who is a boro fan says. Good player never given a chance and lightweight. 
    From the picture of him signing what appears to be a blank piece of paper on the OS I thought he looked like a skinny 18 year old, surprised he’s actually 23. I’m sure training with Danny Hylton (is he still with us?!) for a couple of months will toughen him up! 


    Boro have done us up like a kipper here. That’s not even Alex Gilbert. It’s Paul Smyth!
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    se9addick said:
    Chippycafc said:
    Friend of a friend who is a boro fan says. Good player never given a chance and lightweight. 
    From the picture of him signing what appears to be a blank piece of paper on the OS I thought he looked like a skinny 18 year old, surprised he’s actually 23. I’m sure training with Danny Hylton (is he still with us?!) for a couple of months will toughen him up! 


    He is only here for 4 months so I would hope he has all the tools in his box to hit the ground running. Not spend a couple of month’s toughening up 
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,829
    Uboat said:
    I asked Bob Mortimer and he said there’s definitely a player in there, but he hasn’t had the chance to prove it yet. 
    It’s a….


  • The Prince-e-Paul
    The Prince-e-Paul Posts: 6,688
    Underwhelmed with his track record....... 



    Is what my wife said about my profile on the dating app when we met. 16 years later, and she's warming to me!

    Let's hope this young lad with something to prove, does just that. He doesn't really have any reputation, such is his very limited game time so far for a 23 year old.

    If Jones sees something in him, then that's what matters, as he'll definitely be picking him on Saturday's, otherwise, why get him?

    Is this the 'quality' that was spoke of on Saturday? Can Gilbert be considered a marquee signing? 
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,231
    Oh Eddie Youds... said:
    se9addick said:
    Chippycafc said:
    Friend of a friend who is a boro fan says. Good player never given a chance and lightweight. 
    From the picture of him signing what appears to be a blank piece of paper on the OS I thought he looked like a skinny 18 year old, surprised he’s actually 23. I’m sure training with Danny Hylton (is he still with us?!) for a couple of months will toughen him up! 


    Boro have done us up like a kipper here. That’s not even Alex Gilbert. It’s Paul Smyth!

    Paul Smyth has played 22 matches in the Championship this season for QPR so not all our ex players drop down the football pyramid 😁
  • jimmymelrose
    jimmymelrose Posts: 9,753
    se9addick said:
    He’s hardly played any first team football, and has never played a full 90 minutes in his career (that seems pretty crazy by 23 years old), so I would take the views of fans of other clubs he’s been at with a massive pinch of salt. 
    Especially as they say this and that about League One but they nothing about it. Luton fans do know about it but they still said that Berry would be like a ’cheat code’ , whatever that actually  is.

    I doubt that Gilbert's going to come in and be a vital part of the team, certainly not for the first few months as he isn’t used to playing 90 minutes.
    He may be a ’game changer’ and if so then we should be delighted with that.
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,640
    oohaahmortimer said:
    golfaddick said:
    Actually going on Saturday so will hopefully see him in the flesh.


    How the fuck you going on Saturday , you do know it's a 12.30 kick off , that's prime time for lunch , you on some sort of diet , can not believe you're letting this shit get in the way of an important meal .
    I know. Such a dilemma. Only doing it because little bruv is over from France.
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  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,640
    KingKinsella said:
    Is he competition for Berry? If so good. Berry not involved enough for me. Is Gilbert better? We'll see.
    Seeing as NJ said that we only bring in players that are quality & better than we already have then I assume Berry will be dropped on Saturday & Gilbert starts.

    And if you believe that.....
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,652
    Time will tell whether this fella is good, or a dud, got to trust our extensive recruitments judgement.
  • jimmymelrose
    jimmymelrose Posts: 9,753
    Another one due in on loan today:

    Quinn Sullivan, aged 20

    Attacking midfielder or winger for Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union.

  • YannTheMann
    YannTheMann Posts: 1,043
    jimmymelrose said:
    Another one due in on loan today:

    Quinn Sullivan, aged 20

    Attacking midfielder or winger for Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union.

    For us?
  • swordfish
    swordfish Posts: 4,234
    My smoggie friend said "Who? Never heard of him". Still, as he just lives near M'bro and doesn't follow the football, not very insightful. 

    Welcome Alex lad. Smash it. 
  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,330
    jimmymelrose said:
    Another one due in on loan today:

    Quinn Sullivan, aged 20

    Attacking midfielder or winger for Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union.

    I think this is the joke I tried to make earlier
  • SteveACS
    SteveACS Posts: 376
    edited February 3
    jgimmymelrose said:
    Another one due in on loan today:

    Quinn Sullivan, aged 20

    Attacking midfielder or winger for Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union.

    God! I hope so!

    How can you NOT want to sign a player who has the name of "Krippendorff"?
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,384
    jimmymelrose said:
    Another one due in on loan today:

    Quinn Sullivan, aged 20

    Attacking midfielder or winger for Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union.

    Quick hard working flair player in FM, could fit what we’re looking for as an alternative to TC.
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,051
    I know it's a Gilbert and Sullivan joke but I am surprised with American ownership and owners that have owned MLS clubs that we haven't looked at players over there. 

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