BensGrandad
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Which would you class as the big match us at Reading or at Newcastle.
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We need to talk about Dale
- Thread starter Doc Lynam
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Which would you class as the big match us at Reading or at Newcastle.
All 46 games.
BensGrandad
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I think realistically we would have expected an easier time against Reading
Machiavelli
Well-known member
If you really think that Skalak is more influential than Stephens then I'm concerned for you.
Sorry, how has Skalak been much more influential than Stephens? A couple of nice free kicks and cracking goals but nowhere near as consistent as DS. I would agree that Kayal is better but they compliment each other well, would be a big blow to us unless it helps us strengthen in other areas.
Wardy's twin
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- Oct 21, 2014
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It is a shame that the club can't discipline him IF he has said he won't play but I am not sure what they can do. So if he wants to go then let him go , get as good a price as you can and move on. I understand about moving for better wages , s a higher standard or indeed regular football but if a player is trying to manipulate a move even though the club don't want to sell then get him out asap.
indy3050
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- Jun 22, 2011
- 1,327
Perhaps influential was a bad choice of words. Replacable? Easily.
indy3050
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- Jun 22, 2011
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Like I said bad choice of words but Dale more replicable than Skalk, in my opinion
Machiavelli
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You actually said influential and valuable, and now you've added replaceable. I'm still concerned.
indy3050
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- Jun 22, 2011
- 1,327
Jesus... Which one would you prefer to lose who wasn't already half replaced? Going out now so please don't get upset when I don't reply....
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
If nobody buys him, he is still ours until January, at least. He might want out, but there isn't a bid, or at least a public bid, in at the moment.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
This is reminiscent of Nathan Jones telling Oscar, that Bridcutt's head wasn't in the right place. The only difference is that there was a firm bid in place for him.
I think fans forget players are people too.
mreprice
Active member
One thing TB has done consistently is to try to get value for money. If a player isn't signing a new contract, selling him for big bucks is value for money.
Imagine if we spent 6 or 8 million on a one year loan fee for a player? We would all say TB has lost the plot. But if we knock back an offer of that size and force Dale to serve out his contract that is effectively the same thing. So TB will accept an offer if he thinks the alternative is lose him for nothing in less than a years time.
Nixonator
Well-known member
What the ****. No, just no.
You're a lost cause if you genuinely believe that. DS is our best midfielder and scores some important goals, it's massively noticeable when he's out.
Also don't know why you're comparing him to our wide players.
This is all BS so far, no respected journo has jumped on it yet and there is no convincing evidence to suggest Stephens is off. One thing I can never get my head around is why people believe DS and affiliates of the club would leak the fact he has 'refused to travel', it benefits no one.
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
Yes, but the cheque will be torn in 2 and burnt. As will any following cheques. They best order a new chequebook now.
Pavilionaire
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- Jul 7, 2003
- 30,716
In amongst the speculation one thing IS certain: a transfer window that ends four weeks into the new season is f*cking b*llocks.
Baaaald
3rd time lucky
He is gone. You can't blame him. Four times salary. But I wish he would stay....