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Throw in Brereton-Diaz, what a mix of forwards we will have

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0zdd7yl4vo Another catastrophic decision made. Really makes it feel rather pointless washing out a jar to recycle it.

VAFC: "I realized that at this level, you have to be very professional," Alexi Koum's realization Alexi Koum, 20, has grasped what playing top-level football demands in terms of professionalism and effort. This self-reflection has allowed the full-back, on loan to Valenciennes from Olympique de Marseille, to gain a significant advantage over Abdelwahed Wahib on the left flank. Barely 20 years old, but already a seasoned pro. Alexi Koum was asked about his objectives with OM, where he will return this summer, while on loan to Valenciennes. The left-back offered a quick answer: "Right now, I'm really focused on finishing the season strong with Valenciennes." "The starting positions keep piling up for the youngster from Villeneuve-Saint-Georges (Val-de-Marne), who hasn't left Valenciennes' starting eleven since a 4-1 defeat in Dijon, a loss that hardly bodes well for the future. "I'm like doubting Thomas, I only believe what I see," explains Stéphane Moulin about him. "From the moment a lad shows he's committed and gets ahead of his direct competitor…," the coach has objectively no reason not to call him up. It's the very definition of "healthy competition, and I'm open to that." While Abdelwahed Wahib is paying the price at the start of this year, Alexi Koum isn't taking his slight advantage for granted. "Nothing is set in stone, nothing is fixed in our team. It's up to me to keep playing well, keep working hard." Because Abdel is here too. We're two in the same position and we both want to play. But I think we push each other to improve." "Not the behavior of a professional player" Between the player he was in September and the one he has become, it's like night and day. "He realized he couldn't achieve anything worthwhile without hard work, dedication, discipline, focus, and concentration," notes Stéphane Moulin, who had wondered if it was even worth continuing with him "because he didn't have the behavior of a professional player." He didn't give up on him, even if it meant being tough on him. "And there are two ways to look at it: either the player thinks, 'The coach doesn't like me, it's not my fault,' or he takes what he's told to heart." "We've witnessed a rather radical change, as surprising as it may seem, but it's to his credit." “Stéphane Moulin, on Alexi Koum Alexi Koum admits: “To be honest, I wasn’t necessarily giving my best.” Stéphane Moulin pinpoints the turning point to mid-October: “We witnessed a rather radical change, as surprising as it may seem, but he deserves credit for it.” The player isn’t sure if it was a turning point. The discussions he had with the coach and sporting coordinator, Mathieu Frison, eventually took root in his mind. “It made me want to do more”: a lot of gym work, individualized sessions, “there’s also nutrition, sleep, that kind of thing; once I started, I didn’t stop.” Alexi Koum is on a roll. VALENCIENNES – SAINT-BRIEUC, Friday, 7:30 p.m., Stade du Hainaut. Live on BFM TV and FFFtv.

Hello friends, how are you after this perfect week for our two clubs? News from Valenciennes after last Friday's victory at the league leaders, FC Rouen. The week has gone pretty well here in Valenciennes, where the only official announcement has been the departure of Sambou Sissoko, who has signed for FK Qabala, an Azerbaijani first division club. He hadn't been playing for some time and his departure from the club was only a matter of days away, but now it's official. Today is another league match day, and Valenciennes welcomes Stade Briochin, currently bottom of the league, to the Stade du Hainaut. This is the team that beat us at home in the first leg. You might think that since we managed to beat the league leaders at their home ground, beating the bottom team at home will be easier, but beware! We'll need to use the same ingredients as last week and score early to avoid any scares! VA is capable of the best and the worst, haha. We need to take advantage of the momentum to secure a second consecutive victory and move away from the bottom of the league table. As usual, kick-off for this match is at 7:30 p.m. French time, and you will find the link to the match below: I will share the local press coverage for this match in another post. Have a great day, everyone. Allez Valenciennes !!

I was hoping this was pure sh*t-housery. We were getting smashed. Team talks needed to happen. Sort of "time out" like in hockey? Though he did not get his hand in the way of the 3-0 shot from the shallow angle right afterwards, so maybe I am totally off. I don't think 1 weekend is going to make Long any better or worse. He can be sharp enough in practice for what we need. If Peretz goes down, we are in trouble no matter what happens from here. I am sure we can shoehorn Jack into some mits.

Damion Downs will be back, so the big physical striker requirement is fulfilled.

Yeah I don’t really have a problem with someone having a go at Brexit Jim. The geezer has used his platform to push a narrative that we’d be stronger outside of the EU, including immigration, and he’s been proved wrong. Like Dyson, the bloke deserves any flak he gets. Cry me a river in your tax free haven.

Renewing RS contract makes no sense, he hasn’t stayed fir for run of more than 5 games. Replace in summer with big physical striker.

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From a personal perspective he will have paid multiple times in tax more than any of us ever will. Why would he want to pay more tax here when he just explained that the welfare bill is too high. Maybe if those who blamed others for not paying more than they already do, had worked harder and taken risks they could have contributed more.

Peretz must play, he needs all the practice he can get if he's ever going to get up to speed and start making good decisions. Stewart needs to be put in cotton wool, jander needs a rest.

Coined

Why? Given his history over the last few years it seems very unlikely

Was that for the 17.45 to Poole?

Well' Yes and No.

I didn't realise that they were on our side at Waterloo. Why didn't they tell Bony P, could have saved a lot of time and expense

Yep, they've now taken the full allocation and looking on the OS, only around 150 left - if correct 3,600 already sold

Classic late ‘3rd man run’ from Armstrong to slot in? One of my favourite memories, loved DA. Remember a similar late finish v Sunderland too.

The reduced terms thing does make sense. In the very likely situation we’re in this league next season and he isn’t crocked I’d offer him either a years extension at his current deal, or two year extension with a lower basic but pay as you play incentives.

6 shillings

Remember us wearing yellow in a friendly against Real Sociedad at the Dell back in 2000, can’t recall any other time though. Back to the game I saw fuck it, we’ve got a week until our next game and the team will still be reading the crest of a wave after Tuesday, I say let’s go again and keep the momentum going with as many of our first XI as possible.

I wonder if those emigrating to Monaco are an immediate drain on the public purse? Meanwhile, on immigrant island.....

He'd be walking into an absolute shit storm and deserves better. That club is poisoned and its a thankless task for whoever goes there - all that lies ahead is cost cutting, wage cuts, and a struggle so survive whilst they weaken the squad iteratively over a couple of windows. I don't want that for Hassenhuttle, all amusements at them signing him (after the 9-0, bertrand, Vestergard) aside.

and the fact Foxes were complacent after all 3 up 45 to go what could possibly go wrong?🫣