SiJ Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Such a complete waste. I genuinely feel sorry for the bloke. Can't even get a place on the subs bench at the moment. He always posts/tweets just before our matches (which some players certainly would not do if they weren't featuring) only to then find himself sat in the stands once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHERSTATE Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 It does seem strange that DC would rather have players padding up the squad and doing nothing, but if he wants to be stubborn, pay wages and play hardball it's up to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OasisOwl72 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 1 minute ago, SiJ said: Such a complete waste. I genuinely feel sorry for the bloke. Can't even get a place on the subs bench at the moment. He always posts/tweets just before our matches (which some players certainly would not do if they weren't featuring) only to then find himself sat in the stands once again. Totally agree. As quite a few have said already if Abdi isn't even in the squad Saturday given our current injury/suspension situ then his days are surely numbered. For me he starts as our most advanced midfield player behind Joao or Fletcher against Reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazowl55 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 The problem with Abdi is I genuinely don't think Carlos know how to use him to get the best out of him otherwise he would have done it already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Farrell Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Totally bizarre. We charge top whack for tickets and shirts etc yet have millions of quid weeing up the wall in wasted wages. FFP would be comfortable if we managed the squad correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsheri Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I don't think any of us really know what's going on (no surprise there!) The guy could be suffering anxiety/mental issues for all we know. Clearly a guy of his quality not getting in the matchday squad means something is not right other than just form..he'd be on the bench if that was the case.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I do hope he can turn it around, though it seems doubtful. Strikes me as good bloke and a real honest pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Wicket Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 The problem now is, him not having played for so long he will not be up to speed. He is going to need 2/3games to get going time we have not got as the team need to kick on now to cement a place in top 6 and push on if possible for a challenge for top 2.. Will another club want buy him in January as he has not played for so long ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncOwl Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 26 minutes ago, SiJ said: Such a complete waste. I genuinely feel sorry for the bloke. How can you ever feel sorry for a footballer, unless its under tragic circumstances like last week? He might not be playing in the 1st team, but he still plays football for a living, that will mean he can retire at 35 and comfortably live on a beach in luxury for the rest of his life. I'm at work with flu, knowing that if I go home ill, I will not be able to afford Christmas and will be put under stress to not be ill again until 2018! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Rimmer Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 34 minutes ago, SiJ said: Such a complete waste. I genuinely feel sorry for the bloke. Can't even get a place on the subs bench at the moment. He always posts/tweets just before our matches (which some players certainly would not do if they weren't featuring) only to then find himself sat in the stands once again. don't feel sorry for him, he's not shown anything in matches and it's probably a similar story in training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Arnold Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 On 04/12/2016 at 09:18, owlZfan84 said: At least he's still showing some enthusiasm for the club whilst not involved in the matchday squad. What else can the guy do? Some fans just aren't happy unless they are giving someone a kicking. Abdi dosn't do them. It's his management company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 47 minutes ago, Ellis Rimmer said: don't feel sorry for him, he's not shown anything in matches and it's probably a similar story in training Can't speak about training, but on the odd occasion I've seen him, it would be unfair to suggest that he hasn't shown anything. He's been neat and tidy, without taking the game by the scruff of the neck, but maybe that has more to do with where he's been asked to play. There is an opportunity now, to play him in his favoured position, where he can dictate the play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costello 77 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 18 minutes ago, DuncOwl said: How can you ever feel sorry for a footballer, unless its under tragic circumstances like last week? He might not be playing in the 1st team, but he still plays football for a living, that will mean he can retire at 35 and comfortably live on a beach in luxury for the rest of his life. I'm at work with flu, knowing that if I go home ill, I will not be able to afford Christmas and will be put under stress to not be ill again until 2018! Christ! Sounds like a fairly backward firm you work for. I'd nip to the library and print off a copy of the employment act. Read it well and keep it on you whenever you're in work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Rimmer Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 1 minute ago, gurujuan said: Can't speak about training, but on the odd occasion I've seen him, it would be unfair to suggest that he hasn't shown anything. He's been neat and tidy, without taking the game by the scruff of the neck, but maybe that has more to do with where he's been asked to play. There is an opportunity now, to play him in his favoured position, where he can dictate the play. Pure spin. Carlos clearly sees that as not applying himself to the game in the role he is supposed to be playing. Leave the safe passes for the defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuttyTeabags Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Play Lee out wide on right (if Wallace and Buckley still injured) on Sat with Hutch and Abdi and Bannan on left). Be brilliant to see what a central midfield pairing of Abdi and Hutch looks like: ooooooooooof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 24 minutes ago, DuncOwl said: How can you ever feel sorry for a footballer, unless its under tragic circumstances like last week? He might not be playing in the 1st team, but he still plays football for a living, that will mean he can retire at 35 and comfortably live on a beach in luxury for the rest of his life. I'm at work with flu, knowing that if I go home ill, I will not be able to afford Christmas and will be put under stress to not be ill again until 2018! You ever heard of things being relative? Don't worry - I'm not holding some sort of candle lit vigil for Almen Abdi and his lack of game time. My point was having a degree of sympathy for a professional footballer not being able to play. I imagine that's pretty frustrating, regardless of how much money someone is on. I'm also of the opinion that one can have sympathy for a footballer outside of them dying in a plane crash. Each to their own I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlZfan84 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I think the squad selection on Saturday will show us if AA is in Carlos' plans for the rest of the season. If he's included, then great. It could be the chance he's been waiting for. If not, he'll be off in January. At least he's in the squad photo though - that's a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beholder Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I don't see the midfield combo of Hutch and Lee as being creative enough at home It is a good combo when you want to play compact and on the break but not when you want to carve teams up and create opportunities. Problem is, apart from a 5 man midfield, nobody can see how Abdi would fit and there lies the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 33 minutes ago, Beholder said: I don't see the midfield combo of Hutch and Lee as being creative enough at home It is a good combo when you want to play compact and on the break but not when you want to carve teams up and create opportunities. Problem is, apart from a 5 man midfield, nobody can see how Abdi would fit and there lies the problem. I think it really has to be a five man midfield, because I don't really see an ideal front pairing with Forestieri and Hooper missing. What you get with Forestieri, apart from his goals, is someone who is constantly looking to play in between the lines. This causes teams problems. According to Scram, who's probably seen more of him than anyone, Abdi can also do that. That inventiveness is integral to the way we play, and although it would necessitate a slight change of formation, it's better than 2 big lads up front. If Plan A doesn't work, then send for the cavalry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookone Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 He's looked very average to me and certainly hasn't done enough to replace any of our regulars but we all know he is a very good player. Somethings not quite right one way or another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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