McTavish
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- Nov 5, 2014
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I love that his weakness is something called "composture" (0:10). Not a competent horticulturalist?
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[Albion] Ainsley Maitland-Niles
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I love that his weakness is something called "composture" (0:10). Not a competent horticulturalist?
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That says more about him than it does about you.
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Seasidesage
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He's a central midfield player by trade, which already makes him better than Propper apparently. Played all over the place for Arsenal I'd say its quite hard to know the relative ability of the kid from the little I've seen. One to look at though if the price is right.
Marshy
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Palace bound for sure, they are desperate for a RB, free and young...ticks all the boxes for them
I think he'd be decent personally. He's versatile, fast and direct and is a good passer of the ball. The question is whether he is suitable for what Potter wants to do next season and whether he fits in cost-wise. If the answer to either of those is "no" then we've already got our answer.
I do love how people are writing him off because we signed some rubbish youth player from Arsenal in 2003 or whatever. I really cannot see how Joe O'Cearuill or Graham Barratt, or even that utter load of balls Chuba Akpom have any relevance. They were never in contention at Arsenal (they managed 6 1st team apps in 11 years between them). At least with Maitland-Niles he's got 50 apps in and has held his own in the Prem.
I do love how people are writing him off because we signed some rubbish youth player from Arsenal in 2003 or whatever. I really cannot see how Joe O'Cearuill or Graham Barratt, or even that utter load of balls Chuba Akpom have any relevance. They were never in contention at Arsenal (they managed 6 1st team apps in 11 years between them). At least with Maitland-Niles he's got 50 apps in and has held his own in the Prem.
Taybha
Whalewhine
Too pricey for shirt printing , we need a few more Cox to balance the books .
drew
Drew
Very generous to align Flatts, who had a total of 42 appearances at a few clubs and nothing from 24, with the ones I mentioned!!!!
Badger Boy
Mr Badger
- Jan 28, 2016
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Tiny Cox, or 5 foot Cox? Any preference?
With regards to Maitland-Niles - I would prefer him to Lingard. If he has the right attitude, he definitely has the promise that Lamptey did when we brought him in. It's quite clear that Potter wants flexible players with good engines and work rate. He seems comfortable on the ball, but I'm not sure he's better than Alzate. His signing would make sense in terms of the profile of our transfer targets as well, someone involved in the England youth set up previously.
Will fit in nicely
Not free.
Has made it be known via his circle that he wants out.
Contracted with the Gunners until 2023.
He’d cost £10m+.
Sheebo
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- Jul 13, 2003
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I can remember most to all Withdean era players but this one just escapes me - he must have been horrendous! Even Hawkins tried hard bless him
- May 8, 2018
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Well he turned out better than Lamptey on Football Manager 20 and if that isn't good enough reason I don't know what is.
HastingsSeagull
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If he was a free (or 2M with an expiring contract) I'd say take a chance. £10M+ though and not so sure. Was highly touted but doesn't seem to have had enough great moments. If had to guess would say in 3 years he'll be at Charlton or somewhere borderline Champ.
S'hampton Seagull
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Marshy
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I thought he was super at left back the other night.... id happily take him for that job and is very versatile
midnight_rendezvous
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Makes sense. Potter likes versatility. He’s played Burn and Alzate as full backs this season and, when at Swansea, played Matt Grimes all over the place.