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Viking Chat => Viking Chat => Topic started by: DonnyOsmond on June 16, 2017, 12:00:58 pm
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Signed. 3 years.
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Scoring record not great but he's a young 'un, so let's wish him a warm welcome.
Looks like he took advice from Houghton, so let's hope he follows not too far behind!
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Can also play left side midfield?
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Can also play left side midfield?
From what I remember seeing of him at Crewe, yes. He'll be an asset if Fergie can get him firing. Could potentially be the pace on the left allowing Rowe to sit more central regularly?
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From his Twitter
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at least he's not on loan anymore so don't have to call him
kiwonga
obviously the loans have paid off in more than one way , one more member of the crewe for Rovers Promotion train
remember he scored a few early season goals last season and was getting quotes to be top scorer in the division -- think some goals went in from distance
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Now this is a signing of intent. Brilliant piece of the jigsaw in place.
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With him being able to play on the left it helps too,we've got him, Rowe and Andrew. Which means Rowe could play central. Good signing.
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Does that suggest Marquis is not resigning ?
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Why would it? If Marquis doesn't sign a new deal it doesn't mean he's leaving. Under contract.
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34 games 7 goals striker, like he'll I would let him strike my area with a bat and he would not hit it much we have enough strikers that don't score
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Intrigued as to where he'll play. Sounds more of a wide player than out and out striker. Time will tell.
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http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/817889/Chelsea-Transfer-News-Alex-Kiwomya-Doncaster-Rovers-League-One
Have I been asleep for a year
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Clip on YouTube of somebody same name at 15 running 100m in 10.98 is that our pacey striker?
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Barnsley fan at work says he is the fastest player he has ever seen
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Is he the son of Chris kiwomya?
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No his nephew.
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Nephew, and yes that is him in the video
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34 games 7 goals striker, like he'll I would let him strike my area with a bat and he would not hit it much we have enough strikers that don't score
as I said above was quoted to be top scorer early on scored 3 goals in his first 4 LEAGUE games for Crewe
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/crewe-alexandra/results#top-link
first match of the season
"After creating the first, Chelsea loan man Kiwomya doubled the lead with a brilliant solo goal 10 minutes from time.
The 20-year-old picked up possession midway inside the Stevenage half before jinking onto his left foot and dispatching his shot beyond Jones."
looks like he is a "confidence" job which funnily enough Marquis STILL is ( lest we forget Manderville giving a "down in the dumps" Marquis a right rollicking when Rovers were 1-0 down at injury hit (defence wise) Exeter
yes I know about the kiwonga Injury
Fergie is the one to nurture him
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Looked on YouTube this lad looks good. Well his best bits do anyway.
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Not so good in his worst bits video though Keith🤣🤣
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34 games 7 goals striker, like he'll I would let him strike my area with a bat and he would not hit it much we have enough strikers that don't score
f**king hell written off in his first hour with us!
Tell us how many career goals Marquis had before he joined us
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You on about the dive.
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the big issue is can he take a penalty ??
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Wiki says born in Sheffield.
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Sounds a very good signing to me.
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Move worked for JM so should be confident
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Great signing, a real statement and fills a gap in the attack. This lad was the dangerman for Crewe last season and comes with high praise indeed from Chelsea.
I see this place continues to be a ray of sunshine. He's been here 5 minutes and already we've had comments on how his goalscoring record isn't good enough (for a winger, are you joking?) and that it must mean Marquis is leaving as if that's how football works. I despair sometimes.
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This will be Chelsea needing to free up wages......
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Sounds a great prospect to me. Hats off to DF and his team for securing this signing, under the radar!
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Free transfer or a fee involved? Good signing either way
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I think there was a fee involved. Good signing. Be interesting to see how he and Marquis play together.
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Good luck Alex!
Shame, though, that he's talking all the usual guff that players continually spout:
"The main thing for me is getting consistent minutes on the pitch." Translation: "I want to play football matches."
:facepalm:
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I remember that he signed for Fleetwood just before we played them back in January last year. Can't remember much other than he came on as a sub, had big hair and was quick, but didn't make a huge impact on the game.
Hopefully he's learned a lot from his time with Crewe and he comes here ready to hit the ground running. Decent signing I reckon - has potential to improve a lot and already offers something different to our other forwards.
Who knows, we may have just found a new Afro Goal Machine!
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Good luck Alex!
Shame, though, that he's talking all the usual guff that players continually spout:
"The main thing for me is getting consistent minutes on the pitch." Translation: "I want to play football matches."
:facepalm:
weird you posted that as I saw this earlier today
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/40122829
"I'm happy to have signed for the club, especially with the team having just been promoted," Brown said.
"There should be a good buzz around the place and I'm looking forward to it.
"I don't really mind what league I'm playing in, as long as I'm playing football that's all that matters to me. I'm looking forward to the experience."
since someone has just come up with your ideal words I hope you can sleep well from now on and not wilt during these warm nights
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Came through youth system at Rotherham and I remember a coach at the time saying he's outstanding and Chelsea took him to stop anyone else signing him
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Good signing we needed some more pace in the team.
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I remember that he signed for Fleetwood just before we played them back in January last year. Can't remember much other than he came on as a sub, had big hair and was quick, but didn't make a huge impact on the game.
My memory for the opposition's players is usually rubbish but funnily enough I remember that too Nick.
A couple of Fleetwood fans were talking to me about him before the match, saying that they thought he was a good signing for them, so I took notice when he came on as sub.
I do remember him being fast but my main thought at the time was that he was over-eager, trying too hard. That's not surprising when you're a young lad from a big Premiership club making your debut for a lower league side.
I'm looking forward to seeing him. Pace is a fantastic weapon to have in your armoury and this lad has plenty of that.
Sounds like a great signing, well done Fergie and the club.
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Was he the guy that ripped us apart for Barnsley at the keepmoat but they could not score think it was the game were the ex rovers guy from millwall scored the winner late on
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It sure was. He was there on a months loan to replace Devante Cole. His dad also started is career at Barnsley
Was he the guy that ripped us apart for Barnsley at the keepmoat but they could not score think it was the game were the ex rovers guy from millwall scored the winner late on
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Scoring record not great but he's a young 'un, so let's wish him a warm welcome.
Looks like he took advice from Houghton, so let's hope he follows not too far behind!
I hate it when the club do this , I prefer it when we get on their back about lack of news or they bring in an old has been still wanting another go . Oh well I'll just have to lump it .
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Yep he played at the Keepmoat for Barnsley and he ran our fullback ragged so hopefully he can be an asset for us. Excellent signing and congratulations to all at the club for making this happen.
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Great signing, a real statement and fills a gap in the attack. This lad was the dangerman for Crewe last season and comes with high praise indeed from Chelsea.
I see this place continues to be a ray of sunshine. He's been here 5 minutes and already we've had comments on how his goalscoring record isn't good enough (for a winger, are you joking?) and that it must mean Marquis is leaving as if that's how football works. I despair sometimes.
I totally agree.
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Came through youth system at Rotherham and I remember a coach at the time saying he's outstanding and Chelsea took him to stop anyone else signing him
Another example of a club stockpiling players and never using them just so their rivals can't. :(
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Seen nothing personally to suggest whether he will be a good or a bad signing to be honest.
He is exactly the type of gem we should be trying to unearth though.
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He's Andy Kiwomya's lad. I used to work with his Uncle Nick who sadly never got the family's footballing gene. Spoke with Nick today.
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I'm happy with this signing. A good investment in a player that's come through a good set up, gained limited (but valuable) senior experience and now has a platform to develop with us. A three year deal is a great commitment from the club and, if he does what I'm sure we hope he can, then we'll reap the benefits.
It makes sense for us to bring in players with something to prove. All good strikers have to be given that chance by someone that shows faith in them, and more often than not that's after they've been discarded or let go by a big club.
He has pace, which is something we've lacked, and I'm happy we've addressed that.
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As I recall when he played against us for Barnsley, he was the best player on the field, blimey can he shift, kicks the ball fast as well I remember with one or two distance shots. Houghton then next from Chelsea.
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Good luck Alex!
Shame, though, that he's talking all the usual guff that players continually spout:
"The main thing for me is getting consistent minutes on the pitch." Translation: "I want to play football matches."
:facepalm:
weird you posted that as I saw this earlier today
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/40122829
"I'm happy to have signed for the club, especially with the team having just been promoted," Brown said.
"There should be a good buzz around the place and I'm looking forward to it.
"I don't really mind what league I'm playing in, as long as I'm playing football that's all that matters to me. I'm looking forward to the experience."
since someone has just come up with your ideal words I hope you can sleep well from now on and not wilt during these warm nights
:lol: :lol: :lol:
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Has Chelsea become our feeder club? 😀😀😀
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTzdvr-Ac4k
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Vicar 7 goals from 34 matches is not bad for a youngster,who while on loan would not always play in his best position.
We and other clubs tend to use loan players to fill in wherever they are short,not always in the players best interest,and not always in a system that suits the player.
As an aside the best example of this is the England team.
Or they could end up playing on loan for a thick manager,again the England team is one of the best examples
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He actually scored 11 goals in his first 18 games at Crewe but then played on while still partly affected by an injury after dislocating his shoulder.
I'll settle for 11 in his first 18 for us and I'm sure Fergie would as well.
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34 games 7 goals striker, like he'll I would let him strike my area with a bat and he would not hit it much we have enough strikers that don't score
[/quot§34 games 7 goals striker, like he'll I would let him strike my area with a bat and he would not hit it much we have enough strikers that don't score
More tea vicar?
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I hope AK has a good start with us so that he isn't destroyed by some of our supporters like Curtis was after a lean spell.
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Free transfer or a fee involved? Good signing either way
Think they just walked away and hoped no one asked, lad just followed.
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Yep he played at the Keepmoat for Barnsley and he ran our fullback ragged so hopefully he can be an asset for us. Excellent signing and congratulations to all at the club for making this happen.
It was Wabara that day, so I guess "ripping our fullback" doesn't count.
Seriously though he was awesome for them that day, he could turn out to be a very exciting player for us.
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What squad number should he have ? Perhaps 47 ? Just a thought
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Welcome Alex Kiwomya , we wish you every success. Excellent signing by the club in my opinion. I feel we are in for a cracking season!!
Come on you rovers!!! :woohoo:
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" Does that suggest Marquis is not resigning ? "
He was signed June 2016 for 2 years, he doesn't need to sign anything except his pay cheque receipt.
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Of course Marquis needs to sign - sign on for longer, thus ensuring he becomes part of our resurgence and assault towards the Championship. He is the perfect example of future investment, as if he has another good season in league 1, he will command a much bigger fee. The alternative is, if he doesn't sign an extension, him being sold at the halfway point next season or risk him walking away for nothing next summer. That would be just plain stupid - have you forgotten already what happened with Paul Green?
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What squad number should he have ? Perhaps 47 ? Just a thought
A post uzing with class D3
I suppose you could say we have signed him to lead our assault on League 1
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We can't do nothing IF Marquis doesn't want to stay (bigger championship wages let's say).
DF could do alot with any money he sells for I would guess around 750000.
It's hard to say what would be better for the club the money to invest on possibly several really good talents or keep the one who has had a great one season.
It can be very good for us both ways, so the club is in a good position, if he gets sold with DF recruiting skills or if he stays and signs an extension.
I guess the worst thing maybe he stays with no extension.
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Personally I think Marquis will stay. Ferguson said clearly that the new contract may be deferred til the start of pre season. If there's still no announcement by August then I think there's cause for concern, but not now.
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What squad number should he have ? Perhaps 47 ? Just a thought
A post uzing with class D3
I suppose you could say we have signed him to lead our assault on League 1
Hope he rifles in a few goals for us.
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Let's hope he's the right calibre.
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He reminds me of me when I was in my prime. Quick, and with a shot like a bullet!
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Hope he's not firing blanks though. 😉
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We're scraping the bottom of the Barrel now.
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You're right, I'll go find a magazine to change the subject.
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Looking forward to him and Tommy Gunning teams down.
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Shame big Bren wasn't still here.
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Of course Marquis needs to sign - sign on for longer, thus ensuring he becomes part of our resurgence and assault towards the Championship. He is the perfect example of future investment, as if he has another good season in league 1, he will command a much bigger fee. The alternative is, if he doesn't sign an extension, him being sold at the halfway point next season or risk him walking away for nothing next summer. That would be just plain stupid - have you forgotten already what happened with Paul Green?
Paul Green couldn't hit a barn door with a tank , Marquis is a half decent striker and is worth a decent contract , if he's delaying signing its down his choices that are available and Rovers must be just one . It would be silly for him to stay under sufferance and risk not featuring week in week out as the reason he came here was to play regularly. So it must be that another club wants him but don't fancy paying over the odds and are muddying the waters with a stupid under valued bid .This will take DF some sorting I think he'll stay now that he's got a new partner up front . The ambition of the club will be at the root of this .
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Of course Marquis needs to sign - sign on for longer, thus ensuring he becomes part of our resurgence and assault towards the Championship. He is the perfect example of future investment, as if he has another good season in league 1, he will command a much bigger fee. The alternative is, if he doesn't sign an extension, him being sold at the halfway point next season or risk him walking away for nothing next summer. That would be just plain stupid - have you forgotten already what happened with Paul Green?
Paul Green couldn't hit a barn door with a tank , Marquis is a half decent striker and is worth a decent contract , if he's delaying signing its down his choices that are available and Rovers must be just one . It would be silly for him to stay under sufferance and risk not featuring week in week out as the reason he came here was to play regularly. So it must be that another club wants him but don't fancy paying over the odds and are muddying the waters with a stupid under valued bid .This will take DF some sorting I think he'll stay now that he's got a new partner up front . The ambition of the club will be at the root of this .
Or he could still be on holiday and you are doom mongering.............
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Susan, you have missed the point - I was referring to the manner in which Paul Green's contract was allowed to expire! :facepalm:
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Of course Marquis needs to sign - sign on for longer, thus ensuring he becomes part of our resurgence and assault towards the Championship. He is the perfect example of future investment, as if he has another good season in league 1, he will command a much bigger fee. The alternative is, if he doesn't sign an extension, him being sold at the halfway point next season or risk him walking away for nothing next summer. That would be just plain stupid - have you forgotten already what happened with Paul Green?
Paul Green couldn't hit a barn door with a tank , Marquis is a half decent striker and is worth a decent contract , if he's delaying signing its down his choices that are available and Rovers must be just one . It would be silly for him to stay under sufferance and risk not featuring week in week out as the reason he came here was to play regularly. So it must be that another club wants him but don't fancy paying over the odds and are muddying the waters with a stupid under valued bid .This will take DF some sorting I think he'll stay now that he's got a new partner up front . The ambition of the club will be at the root of this .
Or he could still be on holiday and you are doom mongering.............
Marquis seems to have been on holiday for about 4 weeks now.
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Well he does earn a lot more money and get a lot more time off work than the vast majority of us...
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Of course Marquis needs to sign - sign on for longer, thus ensuring he becomes part of our resurgence and assault towards the Championship. He is the perfect example of future investment, as if he has another good season in league 1, he will command a much bigger fee. The alternative is, if he doesn't sign an extension, him being sold at the halfway point next season or risk him walking away for nothing next summer. That would be just plain stupid - have you forgotten already what happened with Paul Green?
Paul Green couldn't hit a barn door with a tank , Marquis is a half decent striker and is worth a decent contract , if he's delaying signing its down his choices that are available and Rovers must be just one . It would be silly for him to stay under sufferance and risk not featuring week in week out as the reason he came here was to play regularly. So it must be that another club wants him but don't fancy paying over the odds and are muddying the waters with a stupid under valued bid .This will take DF some sorting I think he'll stay now that he's got a new partner up front . The ambition of the club will be at the root of this .
Or he could still be on holiday and you are doom mongering.............
Marquis seems to have been on holiday for about 4 weeks now.
Been to Dubai and Portugal.
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Of course Marquis needs to sign - sign on for longer, thus ensuring he becomes part of our resurgence and assault towards the Championship. He is the perfect example of future investment, as if he has another good season in league 1, he will command a much bigger fee. The alternative is, if he doesn't sign an extension, him being sold at the halfway point next season or risk him walking away for nothing next summer. That would be just plain stupid - have you forgotten already what happened with Paul Green?
Paul Green couldn't hit a barn door with a tank , Marquis is a half decent striker and is worth a decent contract , if he's delaying signing its down his choices that are available and Rovers must be just one . It would be silly for him to stay under sufferance and risk not featuring week in week out as the reason he came here was to play regularly. So it must be that another club wants him but don't fancy paying over the odds and are muddying the waters with a stupid under valued bid .This will take DF some sorting I think he'll stay now that he's got a new partner up front . The ambition of the club will be at the root of this .
Or he could still be on holiday and you are doom mongering.............
Marquis seems to have been on holiday for about 4 weeks now.
Been to Dubai and Portugal.
Stalker?
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Well he has been posting daily holiday photos on his public instagram account, not like Gaz has been following him with a camera
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The fact he goes out with Lewis Dunks sister still grates on me.
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It would grate more if he was going out with Lewis Dunk.😉
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My guess is,JM's agent will be trying to hold off on the contract extension,as long as possible upto start of season,to see if any offers come in that he'd seriously consider,if there are none,then he'd be daft IMHO not to sign,because all it could take is him carrying on his lack of scoring,that he did in the last half dozen games or so last season,and its possible with a step up in league too,and then the knives could be out and he could end up like Williams,with what upto now looks a lack of interest in him.I think he'll sign between now and season start.
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Well he has been posting daily holiday photos on his public instagram account, not like Gaz has been following him with a camera
Some of us don't do instagram and twitter.
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Well he has been posting daily holiday photos on his public instagram account, not like Gaz has been following him with a camera
Some of us don't do instagram and twitter.
And? You called Gaz a stalker, it was pointed out that it is easy to know where he's been on holiday due to social media. Not like anyone was getting at you Hound mate ;)
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TBH i was expecting someone to come back with a post suggesting i was a dinosaur or something.
I called Gaz a stalker because, ................well he probably is !!!! :chair:
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I can see Kiwomya and Marquis being a superb pairing, both quick to react and forward minded. If there is that special chemistry too then we could be treated to watching a sublime and deadly duo.