Uncle Connolly
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Spot on.
Sven is not worth paying a penny piece for his management if he does not see Andy King in the clubs current and future team.
Andy King: future legend
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Spot on.
Sven is not worth paying a penny piece for his management if he does not see Andy King in the clubs current and future team.
Blue Maniac
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Jason Jarrett, Matt Heath, Stephen Hughes.
Edit: Didn't mean that to come across as mocking. Just saying that the last eight years has been pretty dismal.
Blue Maniac
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Who said that? Certainly not anyone who'd been watching him play.
The Don
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I certainly didnt say it but it was a common comment on here
Mawsley
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Only from one person who became strangely silent until Kingy had a below average game and then started revelling in his shortcomings again.
I think it pays to ignore cretins.
Macky
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No it wasn't.
Lako42
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It was a point of view expressed by quite a few regardless of the exact comment made. It was also a common view expressed by a lot of fans away from the forum.
Blue Maniac
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Then they're idiots.
Mike - True Blue Tinter
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I am happy to admit that two years ago, whilst acknowledging that King had a brilliant shot from free kicks etc, he often went missing in midfield and was not prepared/able to make the big tackles.
FOX Franks
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Have to agree. I used to think the boy was a bit of a pansy- never used to notice he was playing. Now he has a hefty part in nearly all of our attacks. Over two years he has improved immeasurably. I would be tempted to rate him as the most valuable (money-wise) member of our squad- maybe even more than Waggy.
Redditch Fox
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Macky - I appreciate your work as a resource on English grammar - but in football speak and other vernacular ,the use of the word 'legend' has been extended to apply to more than only a traditional story - to include people of special and outstanding fame.
Not so long ago there were folk on here (not legends as such, I admit) who posted that Andy King was more or less a waste of space... didn't run about enough, couldn't tackle etc etc. I amongst others pointed out that he had an exceptional scoring rate for a young midfielder. But he still isnt a legend in any sense of the term.
Macky
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It wasn't a 'common' comment on 'here'.
Macky
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Legendary
Durham Fox
El Dude Brother.
I think it's worth noting he has imporved considerably in his couple of seasons playing regular first team football. Some people doubted whether he would make the grade (I was one of them) other saw the potential.
What a great player to have for no transfer fee. One of the few ocassions where picking up youth team rejects from the 'big 4' has paid dividends. Well done Andy King.
What a great player to have for no transfer fee. One of the few ocassions where picking up youth team rejects from the 'big 4' has paid dividends. Well done Andy King.
lazzer
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I also thought he used to go missing a lot during games. I think he still does to a lesser extent but is now getting on the score sheet on a regular basis. If he touches it once in 90 mins and scores the winner people are more forgiving. His all round game has improved tremendously this season. I applaud the people who spotted the potential that I clearly didnt. Although its worth noting that I once suggested Junior Lewis would be become a top star in the game (seriously) before he joined us I may add. I also stick by my prophecy that Jack Hobbs will be a future england captain. I hope that isnt as inaccurate as my prediction that Carlton Palmer would one day manage England :icon_lol:
Miles Away
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Pessimistic? You? I don't believe it.
The eternal optimist I am, I always rated the boy...but then I also rated Heath and Steven Hughes.....so clearly I don't have the foggiest.
I also remember thinking flop flop was a decent player first time I saw him play (Liverpool at filbo I believe)....hmmm
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