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Josh-tastic

Post by Stalbansclaret » Sat Dec 21, 2024 8:13 pm

Top performance today and , acknowledging the contribution of others , notably Hannibal, I really like the look of the three-Josh midfield.
Having Laurent’s strength and athleticism alongside Cullen frees up Brownhill to take up more advanced positions, that brilliant second goal today being the prime example. I think we should persist with this.
And before anyone asks no , I’m not joshing.
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Re: Josh-tastic

Post by Bosscat » Sat Dec 21, 2024 10:30 pm

We are definitely blessed with Joshes ...

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Re: Josh-tastic

Post by distortiondave » Sat Dec 21, 2024 10:51 pm

Without looking it up or thinking too hard about it, I reckon Steve, Steven or Stephen is our record 'same name' for players with the same name at the same time.
Could also be Dave or David but that's only because you're never more than six feet from a Dave.
But Josh is one of those names that always existed, but didn't really matter until 30 years ago and has kinda snuck up on us and now they're everywhere.

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Post by wilks_bfc » Sat Dec 21, 2024 11:26 pm

distortiondave wrote:
Sat Dec 21, 2024 10:51 pm
Without looking it up or thinking too hard about it, I reckon Steve, Steven or Stephen is our record 'same name' for players with the same name at the same time.
Could also be Dave or David but that's only because you're never more than six feet from a Dave.
But Josh is one of those names that always existed, but didn't really matter until 30 years ago and has kinda snuck up on us and now they're everywhere.
We’ve definitely got plenty of J’s playing for us
5 in the starting 11 today and 3 on the bench, with another 2 in the first team squad

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Re: Josh-tastic

Post by Tricky Trevor » Sat Dec 21, 2024 11:36 pm

He played more as a second striker today but seemed to enjoy himself and he had an excellent game.

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Re: Josh-tastic

Post by CoolClaret » Sat Dec 21, 2024 11:49 pm

There's a real bromance forming between Josh Brownhill and Josh Laurent - they look like genuine best buds.

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Re: Josh-tastic

Post by chekhov » Sat Dec 21, 2024 11:49 pm

Tricky Trevor wrote:
Sat Dec 21, 2024 11:36 pm
He played more as a second striker today but seemed to enjoy himself and he had an excellent game.
Is that Josh you’re referring to?

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Post by 123EasyasBFC » Sat Dec 21, 2024 11:57 pm

The lack of technical ability is why Josh Laurent hasn’t played higher than the champ but he is a excellent championship player

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Re: Josh-tastic

Post by GetIntoEm » Sun Dec 22, 2024 12:48 am

And people were only saying the other day that Brownhill should leave.

Top performance, top player. Best midfielder in the league.
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Re: Josh-tastic

Post by Fretters » Sun Dec 22, 2024 12:51 am

Bosscat wrote:
Sat Dec 21, 2024 10:30 pm
We are definitely blessed with Joshes ...
I liked that, at Norwich, half of our outfield players had the name Josh or Egan in their full name.
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Re: Josh-tastic

Post by SouthLondonexile » Sun Dec 22, 2024 9:01 am

That’s about right. Brownhill is out of this world.
I’ve always rated him, especially when going forward.
He is our very own Lampard.
Laurent has come into his own being both powerful and awesome.
Our midfield really is very special. Let’s carry on playing to our strengths.
Oh god and I left out Hannibal who is pretty dam good as well.

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Re: Josh-tastic

Post by Kuriosoranj » Sun Dec 22, 2024 10:09 am

It's now Brownhill's best season goals-wise too. Excellent.

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Re: Josh-tastic

Post by dvalley69 » Sun Dec 22, 2024 10:28 am

I've been a critic of Browny, but this role is his ideal one and it looks like we have the right balance in other midfield positions to free him up. We are more of a threat when he's further forward making runs. Here's hoping it continues

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Re: Josh-tastic

Post by taio » Sun Dec 22, 2024 10:34 am

Immense performances yesterday by Brownhill and Cullen. As good as it gets really.

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Re: Josh-tastic

Post by Poulton-le-Claret » Sun Dec 22, 2024 10:35 am

Seemed a strange line up on paper yesterday, but it really worked and full credit to Parker. He just packed out the midfield and Watford could not handle our numbers and the quality of players we had there.

Ramsey (hopefully) coming back in the new year is another plus, as I think he offers something a little different to add to our already solid midfield.

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Re: Josh-tastic

Post by willsclarets » Sun Dec 22, 2024 11:51 am

I noticed after Brownhills goal how lovey him and Laurent were. Seem like good buds.

Was a little gutted to see Josh B give the finger on lips (shhh) gesture to fans. I definitely feel like the players are still disappointed in criticism they've had from fans. Can't say I blame him.

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