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Rochdale player

Post by Vegas Claret » Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:07 pm

we struggled against a League one team at the weekend, just saw this from last night - Kwadwo Baah, 17 year's old - one to keep an eye on for sure and the type of talent I'd love to see us take a chance on if this is his level of performance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe7eSQiY_Ss
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Post by Jakubs Tash » Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:13 pm

Baah scored two - his other goal was very decent too!

Also, a stunning 4th goal last night scored by Humphrys from a free kick.

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Post by DCWat » Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:23 pm

The number 7 for Rochdale, in the lead up to Charlton’s goal, is some properly comedic defending. I can’t work out if he’s lost sight of where the ball is, or if he’s in two minds; either to go back and clump the attacker or run back and defend.

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Post by Burnley1989 » Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:24 pm

Looks Class, so strong for a 17 year old.

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Post by nyclaret » Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:37 pm

Sign him on!

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Post by Mala591 » Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:40 pm

Humphrys in central midfield is skilful, energetic and very direct. Another one to watch.

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Re: Rochdale player

Post by Vegas Claret » Wed Jan 13, 2021 1:49 pm

Burnley1989 wrote:
Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:24 pm
Looks Class, so strong for a 17 year old.
incredible strength

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Post by gandhisflipflop » Wed Jan 13, 2021 2:29 pm

Very impressive.

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Post by jojomk1 » Wed Jan 13, 2021 2:36 pm

Needs to apply to our Space Invaders App

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Post by NickBFC » Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:52 pm

Looks strong and confident for his age. They'll be clubs looking at him for sure, might be worth a punt at the right price and keep him on loan at Rochdale.

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Post by BenWickes » Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:01 pm

He's not a fan of time wasting either. He's the former ball-boy who stopped West Ham time wasting in a game v Palace in 2016.
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Post by Right_winger » Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:03 pm

No point in signing a player that age for Dyche, he’s at least 13 years too young.
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Post by Zlatan » Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:12 pm

he needs to stop the backward flips when he scores, too exuberant for my liking...

looks a prospect thats for sure

;)

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Post by Targetman » Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:38 pm

Right_winger wrote:
Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:03 pm
No point in signing a player that age for Dyche, he’s at least 13 years too young.

Just wondering.....if Sean Dyche was to resign tomorrow who would you replace him with?

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Post by Zlatan » Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:56 pm

Targetman wrote:
Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:38 pm
Just wondering.....if Sean Dyche was to resign tomorrow who would you replace him with?
almost ANYONE from this forum thinks they can do better, so we should have no problem replacing him ;)

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Post by dandeclaret » Wed Jan 13, 2021 6:58 pm

Right_winger wrote:
Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:03 pm
No point in signing a player that age for Dyche, he’s at least 13 years too young.
Is he 13 years younger than McNeill? Than Benson? Thank Tarkowski or Keane?

Have your opinions, but make some of them remotely sensible.

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Post by dandeclaret » Wed Jan 13, 2021 7:01 pm

Stephen Humphrys is a fairly local lad. Think he’s from Oldham way. His cousin, Ethan Kershaw was at Burnley for a long time. Think Stephen started at Man City, Moved to Blackburn..... and then went to Bury I think where a number of scouts and coaches knew him. They sold him to Fulham I think, and then he went out on loan to Southend and then back closer to home at Rochdale. Always was a stand out player every time I saw him play.

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Re: Rochdale player

Post by Right_winger » Wed Jan 13, 2021 7:26 pm

Targetman wrote:
Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:38 pm
Just wondering.....if Sean Dyche was to resign tomorrow who would you replace him with?
There’s loads of managers out there who could do a grand job with us.

Someone progressive who adapts, signs younger more technical players, someone who’s tactics produce more attractive football.

Our squad is in the toilet and needs major surgery, Dyche is a major reason for our current squad situation.

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Post by NewClaret » Wed Jan 13, 2021 7:46 pm

Decent and local. Hope we’re keeping tabs.

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Post by Rowls » Wed Jan 13, 2021 7:55 pm

Right_winger wrote:
Wed Jan 13, 2021 7:26 pm
Dyche is a major reason for our current squad situation.
Well said. Dyche is the main reason we've had two promotions to the Premier League, five consecutive seasons in the top flight and experienced European football.

Long may he reign!

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Post by nyclaret » Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:39 pm

Targetman wrote:
Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:38 pm
Just wondering.....if Sean Dyche was to resign tomorrow who would you replace him with?
Thomas Frank or Steve Cooper. (I want Sean to stay here for as long as possible though)

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Post by Targetman » Wed Jan 13, 2021 9:18 pm

Right_winger wrote:
Wed Jan 13, 2021 7:26 pm
There’s loads of managers out there who could do a grand job with us.

Someone progressive who adapts, signs younger more technical players, someone who’s tactics produce more attractive football.

Our squad is in the toilet and needs major surgery, Dyche is a major reason for our current squad situation.
So who would you replace him with if he were to resign tomorrow?
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Post by Right_winger » Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:14 pm

Targetman wrote:
Wed Jan 13, 2021 9:18 pm
So who would you replace him with if he were to resign tomorrow?
Off the top of my head,

Daniel Farke, Thomas Frank, Steve Cooper, Leonardo Jardim, Rafa Benitez.

Hate Dycheball with a passion, don’t trust him to sign the correct players and he can’t/doesn’t adapt.
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Post by evensteadiereddie » Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:18 pm

We'll be left feeling sheepish if we miss out on this lad.
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Post by Bullabill » Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:42 pm

evensteadiereddie wrote:
Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:18 pm
We'll be left feeling sheepish if we miss out on this lad.
Ewe think we'll get shorn?
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Post by Bin Ont Turf » Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:55 pm

Ready made chant for him anyway.... Um Baah Baah, Um Baah Baah, Um Baah Baah
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Post by CharlieinNewMexico » Thu Jan 14, 2021 12:02 am

Targetman wrote:
Wed Jan 13, 2021 9:18 pm
So who would you replace him with if he were to resign tomorrow?
Well Lucien Favre and Spalletti are free :)

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Re: Rochdale player

Post by claretonthecoast1882 » Thu Jan 14, 2021 8:23 am

Targetman wrote:
Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:38 pm
Just wondering.....if Sean Dyche was to resign tomorrow who would you replace him with?
Himself probably, knows it all

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Post by gandhisflipflop » Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:16 am

Targetman wrote:
Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:38 pm
Just wondering.....if Sean Dyche was to resign tomorrow who would you replace him with?
Steven Gerrard
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Re: Rochdale player

Post by Targetman » Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:53 am

Right_winger wrote:
Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:14 pm
Off the top of my head,

Daniel Farke, Thomas Frank, Steve Cooper, Leonardo Jardim, Rafa Benitez.

Hate Dycheball with a passion, don’t trust him to sign the correct players and he can’t/doesn’t adapt.
So all those people are available as from today, their clubs wouldn't mind if they just clear their desk and leave for Turf Moor?

Would all those names you mention be able to manage a club like Burnley in the Premier League with limited finances and play exciting, attractive football(and keep us in the Premier League)?

Would they give us 2 top 10 finishes and get us playing in Europe?

Certainly Daniel Farke tried it without any success.
Rafa Benitez left Newcastle because he was frustrated with lack of funds to buy new players.

Thomas Frank has a squad at Brentford that has cost similar to what we have spent on our current 1st team squad but failed in the last 2 seasons to get them promoted.

It's all well and good continually criticising Sean Dyche but he has to do the best that he can with the limited resources the club have at their disposal.

I'm not saying that he gets everything right tactically or always signs the right players, which manager does?
It was mentioned during Tuesday's game that Man Utd had a Dutchman on their bench who had cost them more than Burnley's entire squad but who had only started 2 league games for them.

Granted the football that we play under Sean Dyche is not always the most pleasing on the eye but it has been successful for us.
TV/media pundits regularly praise Dyche for the job that he has done with our club, not just for the odd season, but on a regular basis.

In our 1st season in the Premier we tried to play open and attractive football under Owen Coyle and got smashed on a regular basis.
Sheffield United played some really good football last season, really pleasing on the eye, but the honeymoon period has now ended for them.
Maybe the same will happen for Leeds next season, who knows?

It's brilliant watching some of the world's best players coming to Turf Moor to ply their trade but it's not much fun watching your team get hammered week in week out because they are trying to out-football far superior teams.

I understand some people getting frustrated at times, especially when we lose, but Stoke City tried to change their style of play and found the going very tough.

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Post by Right_winger » Thu Jan 14, 2021 10:11 am

Targetman wrote:
Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:53 am
So all those people are available as from today, their clubs wouldn't mind if they just clear their desk and leave for Turf Moor?

Would all those names you mention be able to manage a club like Burnley in the Premier League with limited finances and play exciting, attractive football(and keep us in the Premier League)?

Would they give us 2 top 10 finishes and get us playing in Europe?

Certainly Daniel Farke tried it without any success.
Rafa Benitez left Newcastle because he was frustrated with lack of funds to buy new players.

Thomas Frank has a squad at Brentford that has cost similar to what we have spent on our current 1st team squad but failed in the last 2 seasons to get them promoted.

It's all well and good continually criticising Sean Dyche but he has to do the best that he can with the limited resources the club have at their disposal.

I'm not saying that he gets everything right tactically or always signs the right players, which manager does?
It was mentioned during Tuesday's game that Man Utd had a Dutchman on their bench who had cost them more than Burnley's entire squad but who had only started 2 league games for them.

Granted the football that we play under Sean Dyche is not always the most pleasing on the eye but it has been successful for us.
TV/media pundits regularly praise Dyche for the job that he has done with our club, not just for the odd season, but on a regular basis.

In our 1st season in the Premier we tried to play open and attractive football under Owen Coyle and got smashed on a regular basis.
Sheffield United played some really good football last season, really pleasing on the eye, but the honeymoon period has now ended for them.
Maybe the same will happen for Leeds next season, who knows?

It's brilliant watching some of the world's best players coming to Turf Moor to ply their trade but it's not much fun watching your team get hammered week in week out because they are trying to out-football far superior teams.

I understand some people getting frustrated at times, especially when we lose, but Stoke City tried to change their style of play and found the going very tough.
Oh Sean Dyche is the best manager ever, no other manager comes close..

He’s that good that he can’t get a job anywhere else.

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Post by gandhisflipflop » Thu Jan 14, 2021 10:26 am

Right_winger wrote:
Thu Jan 14, 2021 10:11 am
Oh Sean Dyche is the best manager ever, no other manager comes close..

He’s that good that he can’t get a job anywhere else.
I understand the frustrations with Dyche, he frustrates me no end with his stubborness and late subs. The fact remains though that without him we wouldn't be where we are today. I do understand the need for progression, and certainly at the moment Dyche more than deserves the opportunity to progress us as a club. He has no excuses now for the playing style in the long term. I certainly wouldn't want us to go all Norwich City way of playing, but certainly if we could go back to the way we played at times in the 13/14 season that would be a start. This won't happen overnight, however at this moment in time he is the man for the job. If in a few years time, we are still playing the same way and goals are still hard to come by having spent more than enough trying to change things then maybe then it would be a different conversation.

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Post by rob63 » Thu Jan 14, 2021 3:50 pm

Mala591 wrote:
Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:40 pm
Humphrys in central midfield is skilful, energetic and very direct. Another one to watch.
Is he the lad that played well in the Cup a few seasons ago at age 16?

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Post by boatshed bill » Thu Jan 14, 2021 4:23 pm

rob63 wrote:
Thu Jan 14, 2021 3:50 pm
Is he the lad that played well in the Cup a few seasons ago at age 16?
Wasn't that lad a right full back?
Did he transfer to a PL club and get loaned back?

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Post by nyclaret » Thu Jan 14, 2021 4:26 pm

boatshed bill wrote:
Thu Jan 14, 2021 4:23 pm
Wasn't that lad a right full back?
Did he transfer to a PL club and get loaned back?
Luke Matheson- signed for Wolves
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Post by rob63 » Fri Jan 15, 2021 3:05 pm

nyclaret wrote:
Thu Jan 14, 2021 4:26 pm
Luke Matheson- signed for Wolves
I stand corrected, as predicted :oops:

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Post by Newcastleclaret93 » Fri Jan 15, 2021 3:19 pm

gandhisflipflop wrote:
Thu Jan 14, 2021 10:26 am
I understand the frustrations with Dyche, he frustrates me no end with his stubborness and late subs. The fact remains though that without him we wouldn't be where we are today. I do understand the need for progression, and certainly at the moment Dyche more than deserves the opportunity to progress us as a club. He has no excuses now for the playing style in the long term. I certainly wouldn't want us to go all Norwich City way of playing, but certainly if we could go back to the way we played at times in the 13/14 season that would be a start. This won't happen overnight, however at this moment in time he is the man for the job. If in a few years time, we are still playing the same way and goals are still hard to come by having spent more than enough trying to change things then maybe then it would be a different conversation.
You have nailed that. The next few seasons are going to dictate the rest of his career. If he doesn’t start developing his tactics and improving the attacking ability of the team he will be labelled another Allardyce, Moyes, Bruce. The lack of funds he has had has taken him away from criticism. If he is going to have funds from now on he needs to start moving the club forward in terms of playing style.
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Post by Richardsbfc » Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:25 am

It slightly frustrates me that we don’t act quickly on players like this. 2 decent prospects from a local team who will be struggling for money but players like they are progressing well. I’m 100% sure they will be a deal to be done. Upfront cash / season drips / loan back for 2 seasons etc.

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Post by dandeclaret » Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:34 am

Humphrys is well known to the club, and has been for 15 years now. His career hasn't yet hit the heights his ability as a Youth player suggested it would, and he's now had a number of moves in and around clubs at the bottom end of league 1. Baah will undoubtedly have clubs looking at him following the other night, but it's very risky for clubs to sign players based on 1 game. It's also very difficult for clubs to scout players effectively at present, with nobody allowed in grounds.

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Post by CharlieinNewMexico » Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:53 am

dandeclaret wrote:
Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:34 am
Humphrys is well known to the club, and has been for 15 years now. His career hasn't yet hit the heights his ability as a Youth player suggested it would, and he's now had a number of moves in and around clubs at the bottom end of league 1. Baah will undoubtedly have clubs looking at him following the other night, but it's very risky for clubs to sign players based on 1 game. It's also very difficult for clubs to scout players effectively at present, with nobody allowed in grounds.
Oh but I thought that was all done by Wyscout now?????

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Post by dandeclaret » Sat Jan 16, 2021 7:20 am

CharlieinNewMexico wrote:
Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:53 am
Oh but I thought that was all done by Wyscout now?????
unlikely I would have thought. But the tool could be great to do the huge labour intensive work of a first look at a player, and open the door to seeing many many more players quickly, so that the scouts the club have can be deployed more effectively.

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Post by CharlieinNewMexico » Sat Jan 16, 2021 7:26 am

dandeclaret wrote:
Sat Jan 16, 2021 7:20 am
unlikely I would have thought. But the tool could be great to do the huge labour intensive work of a first look at a player, and open the door to seeing many many more players quickly, so that the scouts the club have can be deployed more effectively.
Not that effectively if they can’t get in but we can all see it on YouTube. 🤷

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