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Alex Valle

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by Notorious, Aug 26, 2024.

Discuss Alex Valle in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. blackfish Screaming from beneath the waves...

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    I admit my bias towards Taylor and I appreciate that others see players differently. That’s what makes this all fun

    he got skinned for fun against dortmund as was directly involved in capitulating and leading to one of their goals in the second half - Taylor equally had first half mare alongside crazy legs crane.

    as I said, he will probably do well in a different league and a different style of play, but I personally don’t think he’s the player that others think he is.

    good luck to the boy, but a daft loan signing with no buy option.

    the club has had at least the last two years to find a proper upgrade on Taylor and have failed spectacularly on that front.
     
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  2. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    I rate him.

    I get that we need to take the chance on Tierney but I'm struggling to get excited about it as he's genuinely had Aaron Ramsey level of injuries the past 3 or 4 years and we laughed at the Huns when they brought him in.

    I hope this all works out perfectly but fully reserving judgement till he gets a run of games if and when he signs. We will need competent back up.
     
  3. Twisty . Gold Member

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    I don't get people saying he was worse than Taylor defensively. He was far better winning headers and didn't get caught up the park constantly.

    Latter part is mainly due to how Taylor is being played but he doesn't have the pace to get back in position when we do get caught out. McGregor doesn't either so we're constantly left short when countered.
     
  4. Paradise_Bhoy

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    you say that regarding Tierney but in the last 4 years just league games he’s played the following

    20/21 27 games
    21/22 22 games
    22/23 27 games
    23/24 20 games
    Total:96 in 4 seasons

    He’s averaging 24 league games a season the last 4 seasons that’s still a good few games so this massive injuries is almost not as bad as made out
     
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  5. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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    Must be offski if he's not getting on
     
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    My thoughts exactly
     
  8. henriks tongue

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    Don't get what he brings to team, wouldn't have taken Taylor off tbh.
     
  9. Wllm Gold Member Gold Member

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    Being a moody killjoy here, I didn't think he was good when he came on. Passing was sloppy.
     
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    He didn’t have any impact at all really, get the thinking behind the sub but he didn’t get going at all. Hopefully get KT in the door this month.
     
  11. Sean Treacy

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    Just not cutting it, position needs addressing now
     
  12. King Kwon Gold Member Gold Member

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    I still like him. If we're actively negotiating to end his loan while trying to bring in his replacement I don't blame him for his head not being 100% there. I did think Taylor had one of his better games in Europe though.
     
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    He has a lot of very good qualities, but I fear there’s just something missing. It could be that he’s not fully settled, head is elsewhere or even the language barrier but he just looks a bit off it. For a La Masia graduate, he’s very slack in possession at times.
     
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  14. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    I agree, he was poor when he came on.
     
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    Sloppy is being incredibly generous.

    Get the Tierney deal done and get him to Como
     
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  17. Wllm Gold Member Gold Member

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    Was trying not to be too harsh lol but I was crying out for Tierney at left back tonight.
     
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    Has been criminally-underused, IMO.
     
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    96 appearances (not starts) in 4 years is pretty poor for a mid 20s footballer.

    There's no painting it for me, he's been injury prone. And will need to be managed.
     
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    Aye he's gonna be a massive upgrade on both current left backs.
     
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