18 Jan 2016 08:27:22
Morning redmen
Sad weekend all round 😢
As my team lost a cup final, my sons team lost a semi final, Dagenham (where I grew up) lost again! And Liverpool lost to (insert name here)
Here's the loan update.
Luis Alberto scored the opener and played for 80 minutes as deportivo drew 1-1 with real sociedad.
Ac Milan beat Fiorentina 2-0. Ballotelli came on for a late cameo to show people he does still play football.
Brentford lost for a 3rd game in a row on Friday night! Canos may of jinxed the boys as he spoke about promotion in a recent interview.
They lost 3-1 to Burnley. Canos came on at half time when 3-0 down but didn't have the effect of Didi Hamann in Istanbul.
Vigouroux was involved in what looks like an absolute belter of a game at Swindon as they played Crewe at home.
Swindon were 1-0 up, then 3-1 down, before coming back to win it 4-3 thanks to a 92nd minute goal!
Wisdom was an unused sub as Bournemouth beat Norwich 3-0. Back to back defeats mean Norwich are now slipping away from there relegation rivals Liverpool.
All other loanees seem to have disappeared which is worrying. None have featured in a long time now.
And that's your lot redmen.
{Ed001's Note - I don't think it was Canos doing. It is more because all their players want to leave for money. One refused to play against Burnley because they had made an offer for him. One was in dispute because Rangers are showing interest and the two clubs can't agree a fee. They are showing the problem of the short term view the owner has taken to building the side, they will always have to keep turning up gems, as their best players will leave the moment they get a chance. They are going to struggle to create a core to build around, similar to teams like Hull, which then requires constant rebuilds as the players are attracted there by promises of being in the shop window.}
1.) 18 Jan 2016
18 Jan 2016 08:41:42
Ah ok, thanks ed.
Good bit of info there, I wasn't aware clubs promised that. You can never expect to build a team if players only join with the intention of using you as a stepping stone.
{Ed001's Note - lots of clubs do it to get better players. If you know your ambition is at one level and the player's ambition is another level, you can explain to them how they can achieve their ambitions by helping you achieve yours. It is very short term, but it is how clubs like Wigan got into the Prem, and Bolton, eventually though it fails and you fall away massively. You just can't keep replacing the players you lose. Southampton are realising that now and starting to invest to stem their fall.}
2.) 18 Jan 2016
18 Jan 2016 10:25:42
Steven Gerrard did the same with Suarez when the Arsenal offer came in. Told him to have a great season with Liverpool and Barcelona will come calling, and they did.
3.) 18 Jan 2016
18 Jan 2016 10:56:38
Canos actually started the match and was replaced at half-time. I saw the first half on a Dutch station and I have to say Burnley were pretty clinical with their finishing. It's a pity that our midfield can't do the same.
4.) 18 Jan 2016
18 Jan 2016 11:19:19
Thanks Papetwee, I must of read the arrows the wrong way round.
5.) 18 Jan 2016
18 Jan 2016 12:33:38
Correct, Canos started, but had a bit of a shocker. Which I think was more of a blip as the pundits had stated he's been playing well in previous matches. Against Burnley, he was caught out of position on a few occasions, showed some poor control of the ball, and poor passing. Shame really as I only watched the match to see how is is getting on. To be fair tho, as stated, Burnley were top notch.
6.) 18 Jan 2016
18 Jan 2016 15:43:34
Markovic played and got an assist in there 6-1 win, played really well a lot of pace and drive was the main outlet for Fenerbache.
Taowi Awoniyi played in a friendly game to keep fitness up and put in a good 45 mins ( no goals ) but he looked strong and quick
the same for Yesil Mid season training camp played for 45 mins looked good.
7.) 18 Jan 2016
18 Jan 2016 16:37:40
Thanks crookie
Markovic in the 6-1 was on the last update 😉.