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Transfer Rumour Gabriel (Lille)

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boris said:
Or Brand's believed in Holgate.

As ITK’s told us not long after he arrived and as Holgate has now confirmed.

Brands took him under his wing and really helped bring him on.
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It sounded like we were trying to sign Zouma or Rojo right up to the deadline. I don't think that represents a ringing endorsement in Holgate.

Holgate improved a lot last season, but I'm not sure he'd have got the chance if we had signed the players Silva and/or Brands wanted.
 
Arteta10 said:
Not confirmed anywhere mate.

Usual suspects are pushing speculation as being gospel because it suits their agenda.

That's not to say it won't happen, but its far from confirmed
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Standard GOT really. A bit like @ForeverBlue92 claiming we need, and I quote, "a complete overhaul" of our medical department, like he knows anything/something about the subject, current staff or potential replacements.

LOL.
 
John from Bootle said:
Standard GOT really. A bit like @ForeverBlue92 claiming we need, and I quote, "a complete overhaul" of our medical department, like he knows anything/something about the subject, current staff or potential replacements.

LOL.
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Standard GOT - from a bloke who signed up 2 weeks ago lol

Oh and our history with injuries tells its own tale - unless you believe in 4 leafed clovers and luck.
 

ToffeeTim said:
It sounded like we were trying to sign Zouma or Rojo right up to the deadline. I don't think that represents a ringing endorsement in Holgate.

Holgate improved a lot last season, but I'm not sure he'd have got the chance if we had signed the players Silva and/or Brands wanted.
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He got the chance when CA came in and almost immediately made him the first pick CB. CA clearly likes him, (and im sure he likes he can cover RB too). Perhaps it was Silva who didn't quite rate Holgate and as a result wasn't going to get time. CA however has prioritised him if anything.
 
ToffeeTim said:
It sounded like we were trying to sign Zouma or Rojo right up to the deadline. I don't think that represents a ringing endorsement in Holgate.

Holgate improved a lot last season, but I'm not sure he'd have got the chance if we had signed the players Silva and/or Brands wanted.
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He wouldn’t have hog a chance. Our best fortune always seems to come from adversity. We staged on with underperforming players until injury or suspension forces youth to be used, then were pleasantly surprised.
 
windymiller said:
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lol

Very true.
 

andy4efc said:
He got the chance when CA came in and almost immediately made him the first pick CB. CA clearly likes him, (and im sure he likes he can cover RB too). Perhaps it was Silva who didn't quite rate Holgate and as a result wasn't going to get time. CA however has prioritised him if anything.
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Silva was playing Holgate ahead of Keane at centre back in the end. I'm not saying he was always first choice but he'd pretty much cemented his place in the back 4 by the time Silva was sacked. Dunc continued playing him (although he played him a couple of times in midfield during his short reign) and by the time Carlo came he was pretty much established as our first choice centre back.
 
H.H. said:
I have no idea how Finch Farm compares but I've not seen it mentioned how important the quality of a clubs training ground could be to potential new signings?
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I can't remember exact names, but definitely I've heard players speak about training facilities post-signing. "The staff and facilities here are brilliant, I'm really excited to work with..." It's almost a trope.
 

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