Jim Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 14 minutes ago, gurujuan said: Well Bidwell is, Odubajo doesn’t operate there much these days Played right-back under Bruce at Hull but we'll have to wait and see where he's going to play here? Pacy player and we haven't got many of them so a decent signing for me if he indeed we have signed him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Great Big Galaa said: Played right-back under Bruce at Hull but we'll have to wait and see where he's going to play here? Pacy player and we haven't got many of them so a decent signing for me if he indeed we have signed him? Yes, and like both Palmer, and Iorfa, his versatility will be a useful asset to the squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 31 minutes ago, areNOTwhatTHEYseem said: If he's as bad as some on here suggest, it makes you wonder why Bruce has offered him a new contract, doesn't it? Nobody is saying that Palmer is a world-beater, but he's a more-than-solid squad player who'll fill in when others are injured, out of form, or in need of a rest; as he did in two promotion-chasing sides when playing under Carvalhal. For some reason, some of our so-called supporters use the merest mention of his name as an opportunity to list all the aspects of his game which could be improved, rather than appreciating any of the positive attributes which make him a useful player to have in our squad. It's bloody weird. And his positives attributes are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazowl55 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Minton said: Totally agree with Mycroft. I've been fairly vocal about Palmer and his lack of attacking quality and still stand by it. His versatility makes him a useful squad player, but 1 goal and 10 assists in 271 appearances isn't good enough for modern attacking football. To put it into context, Tom Lees has 16 goals and 12 assists as a centre back and Iorfa has more goals and assists in the 12 games he's played than Liam Palmer has in 5 years... Not 1 assist or goal last season even though he played 35 games in his best season. I am actually surprised by this. Makes you wonder If he gets that part of his game together how good he may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 9 minutes ago, Mycroft said: And his positives attributes are? He's solid in the tackle; defensively sound; and a willing runner who offers our team some much-needed width at times. Plus, he's rarely injured, which shouldn't be overlooked given our recent track-record. The fact that he can fill in at right-back, left-back and in midfield also makes him a useful member of our squad. Not every player in a Championship squad is going to be a world-beater. Having dependable backup options is a must in order to make it through the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 1 minute ago, areNOTwhatTHEYseem said: He's solid in the tackle; defensively sound; and a willing runner who offers our team some much-needed width at times. Plus, he's rarely injured, which shouldn't be overlooked given our recent track-record. The fact that he can fill in at right-back, left-back and in midfield also makes him a useful member of our squad. Not every player in a Championship squad is going to be a world-beater. Having dependable backup options is a must in order to make it through the season. The first sentence should be the basic requirements for any defender surely and can't think of a defender in the championship who doesn't offer this. Would agree that he is dependable and is rarely injured and is useful as a back-up option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee A Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 5 hours ago, megsonstheman said: Who else would want palmer? Dear SWFC Further to your enquiry, I can confirm that we'd happily find a place for Liam Palmer in our squad. Whilst we cannot guarantee that he will start games on a weekly basis, having a hard working, professional, versatile player of a good age who is capped at full international level and likely not to be earning bank breaking wages, seems like very shrewd business and frankly you're a bunch of bellends for letting him go. Sincerely. Almost every manager in the championship. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigash_swfc Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Tbf to Palmer, he'd have probably done better than that Derby RB in the play off final. More experienced, taller, stronger, gets his head on the ball etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggoisgod Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Palmer is fine, its Fox that needs to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Toni Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 2 hours ago, gurujuan said: Well Bidwell is, Odubajo doesn’t operate there much these days He did previously under Bruce though. That may be why Bruce us targeting him, not where he played last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Lee A said: Dear SWFC Further to your enquiry, I can confirm that we'd happily find a place for Liam Palmer in our squad. Whilst we cannot guarantee that he will start games on a weekly basis, having a hard working, professional, versatile player of a good age who is capped at full international level and likely not to be earning bank breaking wages, seems like very shrewd business and frankly you're a bunch of bellends for letting him go. Sincerely. Almost every manager in the championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Junk Smuggler said: He did previously under Bruce though. That may be why Bruce us targeting him, not where he played last season. Could be, but having already signed Iorfa, and offered Palmer a new contract, it’s unlikely Unless it’s all change at Hillsborough, Odubajo in at right back, Iorfa at centre back, and Palmer into midfield. Also unlikely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 1 minute ago, gurujuan said: Could be, but having already signed Iorfa, and offered Palmer a new contract, it’s unlikely Unless it’s all change at Hillsborough, Odubajo in at right back, Iorfa at centre back, and Palmer into midfield. Also unlikely They don't all have to start. There's always the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beholder Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Palmer is consistent, technically adept, has a good sense of what is going on around him, good pass completion, rarely loses the ball, versatile, comfotable on the ball, defensively strong. His attacking side let's him down but I think most sensible fans can look beyond that . All players have some limitations. (Actually thinking about this the were several notable exceptions to this since Bruce arrived) But it would be nice to open a thread and not have to feckin defend him again to people who literally can't see beyond their own preconceptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsheri Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Bidwell is Mattock part 2 Wouldn’t be at all impressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, sweetsheri said: Bidwell is Mattock part 2 Wouldn’t be at all impressed If he can recapture his form from two years ago, it could be a canny deal Recently though, similar signings who have been trying to rediscover their previous form, haven’t gone well Think we could do much better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Toni Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 28 minutes ago, gurujuan said: Could be, but having already signed Iorfa, and offered Palmer a new contract, it’s unlikely Unless it’s all change at Hillsborough, Odubajo in at right back, Iorfa at centre back, and Palmer into midfield. Also unlikely It doesn't have to be all change at Hillsborough, just gives Bruce options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costello 77 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Weshallovercome said: Is that a free verse poem? I wonder as I stumbled upon man made gloom..and beheld the majestic electricity of the stars that were made to guide us to our mortality and the five arches.. Edited June 2, 2019 by Costello 77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costello 77 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Apologies to one of my heroes..Walt Whitman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athelwulf Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 1 hour ago, bigash_swfc said: Tbf to Palmer, he'd have probably done better than that Derby RB in the play off final. More experienced, taller, stronger, gets his head on the ball etc... Yes, spot on BA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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