Are you one of the loons that posts on the Ali J thread on the Persian Football forum, perchance?- Thread full of hatstand mentalists
Just popped in to read some of the posts; that place makes NSC look sane and sensible
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[Albion] Another Ali J thwack!
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Just popped in to read some of the posts; that place makes NSC look sane and sensible
I agree. I don't have any sense at all that Ali J does 'bittersweet' let alone 'bitter'.
He was trying out some weird things at throw ins (and even a corner) last night that had me intrigued.
sjamesb3466
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Let's face it, most of his performances prior to this season have been distinctly average and not what we all hoped for from a record signing. Yes he did shown glimpses of magic last season but was clearly not doing enough to justify a bigger role and that's without knowing what is going on behind the scenes. I suspect Ali J is now more settled and starting to understand what is expected of him and that GP can't afford any luxury players or passengers. I hope he gets his chance in the league (same for Ali Mac as I love the way he arrives late into the box) as I think he has now shown enough. Just my opinion but definitely no conspiracy.
Who knows, we might even have a coach who can get the best out of players..........
brightn'ove
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Are you one of the loons that posts on the Ali J thread on the Persian Football forum, perchance?
Oh my word
Greg Bobkin
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Maybe it's a southerly wind carrying the sea air to the training ground in Lancing?
Greg Bobkin
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Who knows, we might even have a coach who can get the best out of players..........
Maybe when Ben White came back from Leeds, he passed a message onto AJ from Bielsa. Given the bucket botherer is the greatest manager ever, that was probably enough to turn the Iranian into a footballing master
There's a reason he's still here. He could have forced a move, Potter could have moved him on and there would have been takers. I think you can see in his interviews and from what Potter says about him why he's still here: He's dedicated, hard-working, wants to learn and improve, had a hard time adjusting to the league (not a surprise considering he was mainly used as a defensive left winger) and genuinely seems a good guy to have around the squad.
He's an example of what to do if things don't go your way, which is knuckle down, listen and adapt. If he continues to do that, I have no doubt he can work his way into the squad on a more regular basis but the problem isn't him, it's Trossard who is nigh on undroppable at the moment.
The fact that he also strikes the ball with such luscious sweetness is a big help too I'd wager
He's an example of what to do if things don't go your way, which is knuckle down, listen and adapt. If he continues to do that, I have no doubt he can work his way into the squad on a more regular basis but the problem isn't him, it's Trossard who is nigh on undroppable at the moment.
The fact that he also strikes the ball with such luscious sweetness is a big help too I'd wager
A lot of the reason he hasn't done well is because he's been played out of position. Stick him on the right with freedom to roam and he's very good. Agree with regards to Alexis love the way he arrives late in the box bit Lampard like.
His £40k a week wages might also have been a factor in him staying.
Super Steve Earle
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He plays, he scores, he must be Ali J, Ali J, Ali J.
Now what chant or tune would that fit
Now what chant or tune would that fit
Stephens, Murray, Duffy, Montoya, Mooy. All gone.
I can't be arsed to check they were all over 1000 minutes, but they were all established 1st teamers, no longer at the club, let alone in the 1st XI.
Potter seems more focussed on players that fit his philosophy/system and their form rather than sticking to some sort of 1st team clique. Just look at Dan Burn - dropped to the bench due to a change in formation & tactics, having done nothing wrong.
I really like Ali J and hope he's showing that he has the smarts & adaptability to fit into how Potter wants the team to play (the signs are there), but to suggest there's some sort of conspiracy to keep him out of the team is, frankly, lunacy.
**** me the comments on that thread. 
Stop being mischievous you little scamp
TWOCHOICEStom
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Sorry you've got to put what tune that's sung to otherwise it's never going to catch on...
Are you one of the loons that posts on the Ali J thread on the Persian Football forum, perchance?
Sweet Christmas! I only made it to the 2nd page before I had to leave it.
Perhaps but I think, of those allegedly interested, Ajax, Feyenoord and PSV could probably support those wages
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
"Even in his two mins from newcastle he nearly scored and probably would have done had trossard released the ball like a decent human being"
That forum is absolute bonkers
That forum is absolute bonkers