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10:45am Thursday 9th February 2012 in Local By Gary Rose
MEHDI Kerrouche has signed for Oxford United on a one-month emergency loan deal from Swindon.
Kerrouche, 26, joins the U's in a deal which will see him remain at The Kassam Stadium until Saturday March 10.
The Algerian, who has scored eight goal for Town this season, is understood to be unable to play against Town under the terms of his loan agreement.
Meanwhile, the cold weather means this Saturday's game against Barnet is in doubt.
Temperatures are set to plummet to around -6 degrees from tomorrow and while covers are on at Underhill, they are only able to deal with temperatures of around -4 degrees.
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ChrisWantageRed
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10:54am Thu 9 Feb 12
Psychedelic Syd
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10:58am Thu 9 Feb 12
Stfcsteve
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10:59am Thu 9 Feb 12
SeanG92
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11:00am Thu 9 Feb 12
sadgit
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11:11am Thu 9 Feb 12
STFC Tartan Army
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11:17am Thu 9 Feb 12
SeanG92 wrote:Agree - with his record of goals per game he should be in the squad.
What if he goes there and scores 2+ every game he plays? would we then have him back and let him play?
I for one would like to see him back in a town shirt
SeanG92
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11:26am Thu 9 Feb 12
STFC Tartan Army wrote:Aye it would be nice to know what he actually did, but Di Canio has refused to comment on it every time he is asked.
SeanG92 wrote:Agree - with his record of goals per game he should be in the squad.
What if he goes there and scores 2+ every game he plays? would we then have him back and let him play?
I for one would like to see him back in a town shirt
No reports as to what has gone wrong.
How about an update on his fall from grace.
Danielsan
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11:27am Thu 9 Feb 12
SeanG92 wrote:If he ever comes back from the pox he'll have to miss rest of the season with 3 months in quaratine.
What if he goes there and scores 2+ every game he plays? would we then have him back and let him play?
I for one would like to see him back in a town shirt
chalkswindon
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11:34am Thu 9 Feb 12
International Robin
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11:46am Thu 9 Feb 12
SeanG92 wrote:It was because he was taken off and Di Canio wanted to see him respond and train harder to show he was committed to the cause and his efforts showed his true colours. His attitude was poison and considering the Leon Clarke saga, it clearly demonstrates this is Di Canios' team and if the ego of the player is bigger than the team, you will not be welcome in Di Canios' team.
STFC Tartan Army wrote:Aye it would be nice to know what he actually did, but Di Canio has refused to comment on it every time he is asked.
SeanG92 wrote:Agree - with his record of goals per game he should be in the squad.
What if he goes there and scores 2+ every game he plays? would we then have him back and let him play?
I for one would like to see him back in a town shirt
No reports as to what has gone wrong.
How about an update on his fall from grace.
P.S. - Nice to see its the Oxford fans paying his wages :D
Since 1950
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11:53am Thu 9 Feb 12
International Robin wrote:That's about the size of it I would think.
SeanG92 wrote:It was because he was taken off and Di Canio wanted to see him respond and train harder to show he was committed to the cause and his efforts showed his true colours. His attitude was poison and considering the Leon Clarke saga, it clearly demonstrates this is Di Canios' team and if the ego of the player is bigger than the team, you will not be welcome in Di Canios' team.STFC Tartan Army wrote:Aye it would be nice to know what he actually did, but Di Canio has refused to comment on it every time he is asked. P.S. - Nice to see its the Oxford fans paying his wages :DSeanG92 wrote: What if he goes there and scores 2+ every game he plays? would we then have him back and let him play? I for one would like to see him back in a town shirtAgree - with his record of goals per game he should be in the squad. No reports as to what has gone wrong. How about an update on his fall from grace.
Rhs Boydy
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11:57am Thu 9 Feb 12
BigJim12
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12:15pm Thu 9 Feb 12
Is that you Lovesey
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STFC933
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12:39pm Thu 9 Feb 12
BillyLucas4me
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12:43pm Thu 9 Feb 12
Swindon1984
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12:50pm Thu 9 Feb 12
the wizard
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1:00pm Thu 9 Feb 12
BigJim12 wrote:Likewise Jim, I have spoken to Mehdi a couple of times, real nice guy.
I have spoken with Mehdi a few times and he is actually a really nice guy. Like all players he just wants to play every game and his scoring record suggests he should. I do not think its the best move to the Pox as they are up there with us - if they were mid table then not so bad. would be good for him to return to us and help for the automatic promo place. Good luck Medhi. In PDC we trust.
stokes_stfc
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1:04pm Thu 9 Feb 12
mikek
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1:20pm Thu 9 Feb 12
mikek
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1:22pm Thu 9 Feb 12
BigJim12
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2:08pm Thu 9 Feb 12
the wizard wrote:PDC himself is not the most 'controlled' person when it comes to being a bit 'hot headed' and passionate during his playing career. Maybe he could just understand the desire and channel some of the 'over passionate' players emotions into their game instead of moving them on. I think Kerrouche is a big loss especially if the goes and helps the pox.
BigJim12 wrote: I have spoken with Mehdi a few times and he is actually a really nice guy. Like all players he just wants to play every game and his scoring record suggests he should. I do not think its the best move to the Pox as they are up there with us - if they were mid table then not so bad. would be good for him to return to us and help for the automatic promo place. Good luck Medhi. In PDC we trust.Likewise Jim, I have spoken to Mehdi a couple of times, real nice guy. If his move free's up some money for us to bring in a player we will use, and that players produces goals then I suppose in a round about way its worth it. For Kerrouche to produce he will need service from the midfield, and with Wilder favouring 4-3-3 he may not get that. If he does and they take points off those around us, then great because if we keep winning as well we could be top before very long. Would love Kerrouche to be playing and scoring for us, but as I have found out, you don't always get what you would like in this life. Sadly.
steve.
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2:49pm Thu 9 Feb 12
BigJim12 wrote:Sir Don Rogers would of been outed by Paolo imo,we all know how much he adored his training don't we,not saying that Mehdi deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as the great man but i firmly believe he would of frustrated any task master type.Myself and others i know had him down for being our top scorer before his alleged disobedience and fall out with the Guvnor so i see no reason to think that he will not score plenty with regular football at this level.
the wizard wrote:PDC himself is not the most 'controlled' person when it comes to being a bit 'hot headed' and passionate during his playing career. Maybe he could just understand the desire and channel some of the 'over passionate' players emotions into their game instead of moving them on. I think Kerrouche is a big loss especially if the goes and helps the pox.
BigJim12 wrote: I have spoken with Mehdi a few times and he is actually a really nice guy. Like all players he just wants to play every game and his scoring record suggests he should. I do not think its the best move to the Pox as they are up there with us - if they were mid table then not so bad. would be good for him to return to us and help for the automatic promo place. Good luck Medhi. In PDC we trust.Likewise Jim, I have spoken to Mehdi a couple of times, real nice guy. If his move free's up some money for us to bring in a player we will use, and that players produces goals then I suppose in a round about way its worth it. For Kerrouche to produce he will need service from the midfield, and with Wilder favouring 4-3-3 he may not get that. If he does and they take points off those around us, then great because if we keep winning as well we could be top before very long. Would love Kerrouche to be playing and scoring for us, but as I have found out, you don't always get what you would like in this life. Sadly.
ChrisWantageRed
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3:05pm Thu 9 Feb 12
MITTED
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3:08pm Thu 9 Feb 12
BigJim12 wrote:I don't think anyone doubts Kerrouche's passion including PDC. PDC has said in interview that his frustration with Kerrouche is that he ignores team orders. In the long term, it is the team who will suffer because if he has an off day with his unauthorised free-roll, the rest of the team suffer, ie. Bristol Rovers away. He had his chance to learn but wouldn't listen - his career to date has only short periods with many clubs - a warning to his attitude if ever there was one. If he would play how PDC asks, he could be so good.
the wizard wrote:PDC himself is not the most 'controlled' person when it comes to being a bit 'hot headed' and passionate during his playing career. Maybe he could just understand the desire and channel some of the 'over passionate' players emotions into their game instead of moving them on. I think Kerrouche is a big loss especially if the goes and helps the pox.
BigJim12 wrote: I have spoken with Mehdi a few times and he is actually a really nice guy. Like all players he just wants to play every game and his scoring record suggests he should. I do not think its the best move to the Pox as they are up there with us - if they were mid table then not so bad. would be good for him to return to us and help for the automatic promo place. Good luck Medhi. In PDC we trust.Likewise Jim, I have spoken to Mehdi a couple of times, real nice guy. If his move free's up some money for us to bring in a player we will use, and that players produces goals then I suppose in a round about way its worth it. For Kerrouche to produce he will need service from the midfield, and with Wilder favouring 4-3-3 he may not get that. If he does and they take points off those around us, then great because if we keep winning as well we could be top before very long. Would love Kerrouche to be playing and scoring for us, but as I have found out, you don't always get what you would like in this life. Sadly.
Oi Den!
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3:20pm Thu 9 Feb 12
red lion
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3:47pm Thu 9 Feb 12
International Robin wrote:how do you know thats what happened ,its a real insult to him to deposit him in an oxford shirt i for one am gutted,for him
SeanG92 wrote:It was because he was taken off and Di Canio wanted to see him respond and train harder to show he was committed to the cause and his efforts showed his true colours. His attitude was poison and considering the Leon Clarke saga, it clearly demonstrates this is Di Canios' team and if the ego of the player is bigger than the team, you will not be welcome in Di Canios' team.
STFC Tartan Army wrote:Aye it would be nice to know what he actually did, but Di Canio has refused to comment on it every time he is asked.
SeanG92 wrote:Agree - with his record of goals per game he should be in the squad.
What if he goes there and scores 2+ every game he plays? would we then have him back and let him play?
I for one would like to see him back in a town shirt
No reports as to what has gone wrong.
How about an update on his fall from grace.
P.S. - Nice to see its the Oxford fans paying his wages :D
mrclick
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3:48pm Thu 9 Feb 12
Stilloyal
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4:25pm Thu 9 Feb 12
smirg kcab
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4:42pm Thu 9 Feb 12
BigJim12
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4:43pm Thu 9 Feb 12
mrclick wrote:Some players / strikers are not the all round footballer - they just score goals which are invaluable to any team.
he didn't track players back, didn't take up his position at corners that he was asked to in his last game for the town. Caddis was screaming at him to get into position for a corner 10 mins later PDC took him off. He didn't respond in training see you later. Totally agree with PDC, although like most thought he was a decent player
smirg kcab
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4:44pm Thu 9 Feb 12
smirg kcab wrote:onwards and upwards
i spoke to mendi in the pounshop today and he said. الكتابة العربية بالفوتوشوب
SAPFanSTFC
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4:54pm Thu 9 Feb 12
BigJim12 wrote:They can't catch us and it will be a good test of his grit to see if he has the will to succeed.
mrclick wrote: he didn't track players back, didn't take up his position at corners that he was asked to in his last game for the town. Caddis was screaming at him to get into position for a corner 10 mins later PDC took him off. He didn't respond in training see you later. Totally agree with PDC, although like most thought he was a decent playerSome players / strikers are not the all round footballer - they just score goals which are invaluable to any team. Just think he is too good to let especially to our rivals. I think he was a great striker. Look at his scoring record.
wiltshirewarrior
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dreamofacleansheet2
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gazza5150
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jamesaltea
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Oi Den!
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7:07pm Thu 9 Feb 12
smirg kcab wrote:You just never know what language you're going to hear in shops nowadays.
i spoke to mendi in the pounshop today and he said. الكتابة العربية بالفوتوشوب
the don69
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7:22pm Thu 9 Feb 12
Oi Den! wrote:Double Dutch to me or Algerian or even Arabic,with Grim it must mean Onwards and Upwards,hahaha!!!!!!
smirg kcab wrote:You just never know what language you're going to hear in shops nowadays.
i spoke to mendi in the pounshop today and he said. الكتابة العربية بالفوتوشوب
HardwickeRed
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7:35pm Thu 9 Feb 12
swidonpremiership
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steve.
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7:39pm Thu 9 Feb 12
smirg kcab wrote:Nearly swallowed the roach........very good, cheered me up and after the week ive had that took some doing.
i spoke to mendi in the pounshop today
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الكتابة العربية بالفوتوشوب
London Red
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7:56pm Thu 9 Feb 12
norwichrobin
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steve.
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8:13pm Thu 9 Feb 12
norwichrobin wrote:I don't believe he will ever play for us now, he had his chance of bettering his self, don't forget that Di Canio was the one who so no more time to decide we move on, if he continues with his no nonsense stance hes taken to date then i`d forget about Constable if i were you.
we all know that PDC has been a long time admirer of constable, so if kerrouche has a good month and impresses enough they will want to keep him longer. Then PDC will say fine you have him and we'll have constable
that's the way i see it anyway
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8:21pm Thu 9 Feb 12
smirg kcab
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8:22pm Thu 9 Feb 12
steve. wrote:Steve in scotland they call it the poooond shop, in Leeds they call it the penny shop, in iraq they call it Harrods
smirg kcab wrote:Nearly swallowed the roach........very good, cheered me up and after the week ive had that took some doing.
i spoke to mendi in the pounshop today
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الكتابة العربية بالفوتوشوب
PS `the pounshop` thats how they say the name of that shop around my way :O)
steve.
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8:24pm Thu 9 Feb 12
London Red wrote:I mentioned Don, do you want to know why LR? i will tell you anyway = because i can, you have no say in what others post and you`ll do well to remember that, you ain't no editor/moderator or administrator.As for not knowing how he would of reacted to training,i will remind you he demonstrated his willingness (or lack of) for training throughout his career and then showed on match day what a natural football player was capable of.
Got to admit like a few above not bothered about this - like I wasn't about Timlin
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The only ones who can stop us getting promoted is us!
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Win our game in hand and beat Crawley and we are top!
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Kerrouche was not going to play so that doesn't change us one bit
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You never know he may net against our rivals to do us a favour!
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As for the training thing why do people always mention Don?
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1 - we don't know how he would react to the training
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2 - we have no one anywhere near that quality - so don't know how PdC would react to them (assuming not working as hard)
London Red
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8:38pm Thu 9 Feb 12
steve.
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9:02pm Thu 9 Feb 12
London Red wrote:Your a cheeky little twatt at times you know!
Get over yourself steve!
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I never said you couldnt mention him - just point out how stupid it is
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So unless you watched every single training secession the Don took part in and know PdC's inner thoughts a reference between Kerrouche and Don in STFC 2012 - not the 60a is just that stupid!
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And remember people can post what they want - you said so!!!!
Oi Den!
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9:05pm Thu 9 Feb 12
Mondeaux wrote:Chaps, I'm not so sure about Constable. We all know how volatile PDC is and how much he wanted to sign JC. It's not as if he's had a real fall out with him. It wouldn't surprise me in the least if he changed his mind.
Constable blew it and will never-ever get another chance. (Leastways, NOT while PDC is running the show). Besides, by the end of this season, Connell, Benson & Bodin will all be considered far better options.
London Red
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9:07pm Thu 9 Feb 12
steve.
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9:15pm Thu 9 Feb 12
London Red wrote:You wouldn't last 10 seconds if i really wanted to give it,now do one you annoy me.
And you give it out without being able to take it! You know what they say....
London Red
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10:02pm Thu 9 Feb 12
the don69
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10:10pm Thu 9 Feb 12
steve.
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10:37pm Thu 9 Feb 12
London Red wrote:Your right to be whelk.
Quaking in my boots!
stfc2011
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10:57pm Thu 9 Feb 12
BillyLucas4me
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forzaswindon12
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Mondeaux
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10:22am Fri 10 Feb 12
forzaswindon12 wrote:He's not smoking any longer, but he's not smoking any shorter either.
not happy about this at all!
ideally he would go to oxford get back to full fitness, score a few goals without oxford making ground on us of course, and then come back in a better frame of mind to help us for the run in, as I think his all round play , goals including freekicks and penalties we could still use. Id rather have kerrouche on the bench than magera as things stand if he was fit.
is he really a smoker? i didnt think any pro footballer was allowed to smoke any longer.
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3:18pm Fri 10 Feb 12
steve. wrote:ha ha Steve. My thoughts entirely when I read his post, and then whoosh! you say exactly what I was thinking.
London Red wrote:I mentioned Don, do you want to know why LR? i will tell you anyway = because i can, you have no say in what others post and you`ll do well to remember that, you ain't no editor/moderator or administrator.As for not knowing how he would of reacted to training,i will remind you he demonstrated his willingness (or lack of) for training throughout his career and then showed on match day what a natural football player was capable of.
Got to admit like a few above not bothered about this - like I wasn't about Timlin
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The only ones who can stop us getting promoted is us!
.
Win our game in hand and beat Crawley and we are top!
.
Kerrouche was not going to play so that doesn't change us one bit
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You never know he may net against our rivals to do us a favour!
.
As for the training thing why do people always mention Don?
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1 - we don't know how he would react to the training
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2 - we have no one anywhere near that quality - so don't know how PdC would react to them (assuming not working as hard)
steve.
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6:01pm Fri 10 Feb 12
madterrier wrote::o) In his world its only his own opinion that counts. Never wrong would be a suitable username and it`s a polite one.
steve. wrote:ha ha Steve. My thoughts entirely when I read his post, and then whoosh! you say exactly what I was thinking.
London Red wrote:I mentioned Don, do you want to know why LR? i will tell you anyway = because i can, you have no say in what others post and you`ll do well to remember that, you ain't no editor/moderator or administrator.As for not knowing how he would of reacted to training,i will remind you he demonstrated his willingness (or lack of) for training throughout his career and then showed on match day what a natural football player was capable of.
Got to admit like a few above not bothered about this - like I wasn't about Timlin
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The only ones who can stop us getting promoted is us!
.
Win our game in hand and beat Crawley and we are top!
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Kerrouche was not going to play so that doesn't change us one bit
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You never know he may net against our rivals to do us a favour!
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As for the training thing why do people always mention Don?
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1 - we don't know how he would react to the training
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2 - we have no one anywhere near that quality - so don't know how PdC would react to them (assuming not working as hard)
He'll never get it though - if people don't agree with him he goes mad.
Next time I see The Don I'll ask him about training!
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