alexanders Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Just watched the highlights, Di Santo had a good finish but his shot was off side. Why in the world was Emerton taking the penalty when Di Santo and Kalinic both wanted it? I am kind of ###### at Emerton for doing that. IF Kalinic had scored it would probably boost his confidence.
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philipl Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 I am kind of ###### at Emerton for doing that. IF Kalinic had scored it would probably boost his confidence. No doubt Sam had a word or two in Bert's ear straight after the game.
Tris Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 With Sam Allardyce watching from the stands, Reid skied an early effort high over the bar, while Junior Hoilett put a shot wide. Fair enough, I'll let him off then
Hughesy Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Kalinic had the ball and should of been allowed to take the penalty. After all he was clean through and about to score. It would of been 2 in 2 for him in reserves/ friendlies and would of boosted his confidence. Sat amongst the Academy team, it was intresting to hear the attitude of our youth players. All kept saying just how good Junior is, and that he was by far the best player on the pitch.
AggyBlue Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 All kept saying just how good Junior is, and that he was by far the best player on the pitch. [/quote} We need to get him signed up on a long term deal, the sooner the better. What's not been mentioned in this thread or the reserve thread is that Kalinic, against Notlob ressies, had a clear shot on goal from the edge of the box in the second half, he yet again dragged it three or four yards wide. Not wanting to sound like the merchant of doom, I think he's still uptight and trying to hard. He needs a few chill pills.
philipl Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Bert stole the box of chill pills! Completely agree re Hoilett- expect we will see an announcement fairly soon on that one.
Hughesy Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 How old is Junior? He looked very good the other night - always willing to pick the ball up and run at players.
rebelmswar Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Bert stole the box of chill pills! Completely agree re Hoilett- expect we will see an announcement fairly soon on that one. Care to elaborate?
philipl Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 It was reported that the new contract has already been sorted in principle when Hoilett got his work permit. In fact I doubt he would have got the permit without the club showing the contract they would like to give him. Anyway, Kalinic is only a year older than Junior and it is interesting/disturbing the Academy boys were not talking about him in the same way.
rebelmswar Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 It was reported that the new contract has already been sorted in principle when Hoilett got his work permit. In fact I doubt he would have got the permit without the club showing the contract they would like to give him. Anyway, Kalinic is only a year older than Junior and it is interesting/disturbing the Academy boys were not talking about him in the same way. There is the worry that that was a long time ago, wonder why it hasnt been signed already? Maybe he is hedging his bets a bit. I think Kalinic is suffering from expectation syndrome in regards to the Academy boys. I hope and pray. Sensing an undercurrent of accute disappointment beginning to develop, let us hope he immunizes this with a few shots on goal that count.
Hughesy Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Anyway, Kalinic is only a year older than Junior and it is interesting/disturbing the Academy boys were not talking about him in the same way. Do they get paired up with a senior player by any chance? On Kalinic they were split in their views - sme think he is terrible, others think he has lots of ability. Personally I think once he bags a couple of goals, he will improve alot.
mellison24 Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 How old is Junior? He looked very good the other night - always willing to pick the ball up and run at players. Well he's got the wrong sport.......
67splitscreen Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 From all the first hand reports, I think it's fair to say, we have to be patient and give him time. This is obviously the situation we did not want and why Sam originally wanted an established premier striker.
Silencio Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Do they get paired up with a senior player by any chance? On Kalinic they were split in their views - sme think he is terrible, others think he has lots of ability. Personally I think once he bags a couple of goals, he will improve alot. Sorry Hughesy, who were split in their views, the Academy players? He is not much older than them and has done a fair bit more than them already in his career. That doesn't mean he is guaranteed to come good for us but it suggests given time he will. What were the positive things that some of them said?
waggy Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 nicola should get a run out at forest,and hopefully he will show us he is worth $6million
sambo Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 nicola should get a run out at forest,and hopefully he will show us he is worth $6million £ * I agree, should definitely start!
waggy Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 came across this whilst looking for something else,thought nicola played against us were was he
rebelmswar Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 came across this whilst looking for something else,thought nicola played against us were was he Can you please tell me what the point is that you are trying to make, as I can not seem to grasp it.
philipl Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 came across this whilst looking for something else,thought nicola played against us were was he My recollection was Bilic had the national squad together that week-end.
Hughesy Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 Sorry Hughesy, who were split in their views, the Academy players? He is not much older than them and has done a fair bit more than them already in his career. That doesn't mean he is guaranteed to come good for us but it suggests given time he will. What were the positive things that some of them said? Yes the academy players....Apparently in training he does the business...he just seems to rush most things in games (like he is too keen to impress)....He just needs to calm down, slot 1 or 2 home and then he will be away on a goalscoring run. Yes I made that point - and said they were only jealous because he had a much bigger bank account.....they said he is good, but Junior is better....and therefore they couldnt agree why we had spent £6m on him.
DavidMailsTightPerm Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 Yes the academy players....Apparently in training he does the business...he just seems to rush most things in games (like he is too keen to impress)....He just needs to calm down, slot 1 or 2 home and then he will be away on a goalscoring run. Yes I made that point - and said they were only jealous because he had a much bigger bank account.....they said he is good, but Junior is better....and therefore they couldnt agree why we had spent £6m on him. Will the academy players not feel that Junior is one of their own - and possible be a little biased in their assessment ? Junior looks a good prospect - and probably one of our best out of the academy for a while - still think he has a way to go before he is a world beater though
Hughesy Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 Not sure because Junior hasnt been here for the last 2 years has he - so most of the lads will not know him and better than our senior players...
waggy Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 Can you please tell me what the point is that you are trying to make, as I can not seem to grasp it. folk on here have been saying we were aware of nicola before pompey,and he played agianst us in the summer
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