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Faubert thanks the West Ham fans for their support
North Bank - Tue Feb 2 2010
Julien Faubert has thanked the fans for their support following the death of his mother last week.
Julien played against Blackburn Rovers in the 0-0 draw on Saturday despite his mother passing away just 48 hours earlier. It’s been a difficult time for him and his family and wanted to say 'thank-you' for all the messages of support that have been sent in.
"I am so pleased to have received these messages from our supporters. I can't tell you what it means to me," Faubert said of the condolences sent to the club as well as to fan websites.
"It is so nice. It just shows that the fans don't only get behind the players when we are playing on the pitch. Also when we have difficulties in our own lives, they make an effort to send in a message. This has helped me a lot, especially at this time and is why I love England and West Ham so much. It is not just the team but everyone else behind the players, it is very special."
Faubert wore a black armband on Saturday in tribute to his mother, who had been ill with a brain tumour. He revealed there was no way he was going to miss playing, as it would have been something his mum would have wanted him to do.
"I definitely wanted to play. There was no question for me. This is what I wanted to do for my mum and for West Ham.She would have been saying, 'whatever happens, I want you to play'. She would say 'you have to go on, go forward with your life and with your football - you have a job to do and a son of your own to look after'. I am a professional footballer with a duty to West Ham. It was hard but I didn't want to let West Ham down either."
Faubert described his mother as a driving force for him as he grew up and followed his dreams of becoming a footballer.
"My mother was an inspiration. She was the one there for me when I was growing up, I lived with her all the time and she supported me in every way, whether it was buying me boots or driving me to training or games.I was born in a poor area of Le Havre, so it was difficult and she made a lot of sacrifices for me. I know she is happy and proud of me and I have good memories.”
"It's a difficult time for me and my family, but I have my wife and son helping me through this as well as the fans and everyone here at West Ham. This will help me to go forward."
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riksdodgydeals
11:18 Thu Feb 4
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fair play to him, i think he is a terrrible player but i appreciate his commitment, good luck to him |
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Lily Hammer
11:05 Thu Feb 4
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Well done Faubert. It's one thing thinking your mum would have wanted you to play, but another actually pulling on the shirt and running out to represent. Top man.
The millwall match sticks in my mind as being a moment he not only upped his game, but found a new respect for the fans. He seemed genuinely bowled over by the Hammers' faithful that night, probably by the passion, but also, funnily enough, by the extra support towards Jack Collison after losing his dad and turning out to play. |
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Magnificent Bastard
10:54 Thu Feb 4
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"She would have been saying, 'whatever happens, I want you to play'. She would say 'you have to go on, go forward with your life and with your football - you have a job to do and a son of your own to look after'."
Only in French presumably. |
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Valley Hammer
10:51 Thu Feb 4
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I'm not totally convinced regarding his footballing skills but I respect him for his dedication to his mum and the team. |
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Swedehammer
2:40 Thu Feb 4
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Nice gesture, good to see he ahs fitted in better after a while here.. he was very good in Bordeux earlier I think he could be a very good winger ones again in a similar style to Bentley..
very right sided minded but can be verry effective if he is used well and he uses himself well ;) Has done a good job at right back but I am always a bit worried that jis defensive ability will be insufficient at times in the games but he has done well ..and he is improving ..but I still see him as a wide midfielder. |
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D Scully (eire)
2:33 Thu Feb 4
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We have a really good player on our hands imo |
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boltkunt
9:30 Tue Feb 2
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i-Ron 11:21 Tue Feb 2
stick to fixing computers ron.
you aren't a good fisherman |
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dicksie3
9:24 Tue Feb 2
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Faubert seems like a really decent, genuine bloke. I feel really sorry for his loss. It's always hard losing someone close to you.
For the record, I think Faubert has had a pretty reasonable season - certainly a lot better than last year, anyway.
Defensively, he has improved massively on last year, although he still does get caught-out from time-to-time. However, he's a great long-passer of the ball and some of the crosses he pins-in are terrific; it's just a shame that there isn't always someone on the receiving end of them.
I'd like to see Faubert show the confidence in taking-on the opposition full-back more often though with his pace and power. His crosses will be more effective from near the byline than from far deep; as he often seems to do. |
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oioibaldy
9:18 Tue Feb 2
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frantic, unpredictable, one footed...but by fuck you can't knock this geezer for effort, commitment and loyalty..hats off to the french cunt! |
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Eddie B
9:16 Tue Feb 2
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Bloody hell, well done mate. You're a bigger man than me. |
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westhambird
9:13 Tue Feb 2
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Bless him, that brought a tear to my eye. Long may he prosper at West ham. xx |
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Mex Martillo
8:55 Tue Feb 2
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He gets all my simpathy.
Truely hope it keeps improving and becomes a West Ham great. |
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13 Brentford Rd
1:54 Tue Feb 2
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I like him & am pleased he's finaly settled & producing some good displays & consistancy.
Losing your Mum can't be easy so lay off him you Cunts! |
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ted fenton
1:52 Tue Feb 2
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bruuuno
1:49 Tue Feb 2 |
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Chinese Weasel
1:49 Tue Feb 2
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A MASSIVE prick.
I dare have an opinion that quite a few others share.
That is all my friend... |
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bruuuno
1:49 Tue Feb 2
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Don't really think this is the thread to be kunting the bloke off eh lads, have a bit of respect. |
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toFEET
1:46 Tue Feb 2
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Chinese Weasel, bit of a prick ain't ya?
Think he's playing well at the moment -good attitude on the pitch and he's improved vastly. |
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Chinese Weasel
1:33 Tue Feb 2
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Yep well done faubert for turning out on Saturday in what must have been difficult circumstances but the fact of the matter remains that he is still utter shit imho.
All this "he tries" & "he works his socks off" tosh. He's not very good at defending and most of his crosses are comical. |
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jakehammer
1:25 Tue Feb 2
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top bloke imo. loyal despite all his troubles.
top bloke indeed!!!. |
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northbankboy68
1:15 Tue Feb 2
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His attitude from the start of the season has been outstanding - works his socks off. It was also clear that he put a huge amount of effort in over the summer to get himself into shape. Consummate team player.
I think he will go from strength to strength if we give him the support he deserves. |
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delboy
11:38 Tue Feb 2
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turnedout for greenie fc over the flats.
got to admire his commitment |
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Mr Kenzo
11:36 Tue Feb 2
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Who did he play for on Sunday ? |
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greenie1
11:35 Tue Feb 2
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Thanks for playing on Sunday Faubert, that must have been hard for you. |
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rue de vert
11:25 Tue Feb 2
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Like him, even more so now. In a world of spoilt footballers not sacrificing anything for their astronomicall wages this guy deserves every ounce of our support.
In football terms we all know his limitations, but he has been asked to play in a position no really familiar to him and who knows with more experience and coaching we could eventually have a really good right back,
much love to him and his family. |
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delboy
11:25 Tue Feb 2
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and based on this seasons performances that aint saying much is it |
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Hugh Monteith
11:23 Tue Feb 2
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He seems a nice bloke |
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i-Ron
11:21 Tue Feb 2
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delboy, sorry but your in the same class as boltkunt and action when you chat football.
1.5 for ilunga is cheap
6 m for faubert is a joke
fair play for him playing despite his mum dying though, i can appreciate that, and the effort he put in against Blackburn was great and it was by far his best performance in a west ham shirt....but if someone showed me a video of that game BEFORE he joined 3 years ago saying this was his BEST game in a west ham shirt at RIGHT BACK.....i'd be gutted....and i still am. |
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whu_19
11:20 Tue Feb 2
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I like Faubert, he is having a very good season in my opinion. He gets slated a lot on here but I think he is doing a very good job at RB |
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Dudley Moore
11:20 Tue Feb 2
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Thanks for posting this up, North Bank.
Credit to JF for turning out on Saturday and putting in a shift.
All the best to Julien and family. |
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Joey Woodwork
11:20 Tue Feb 2
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i-Ron
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One Raducioiu!
11:17 Tue Feb 2
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Touching stuff.
I really hope he carries on the way he's going.
He's on course for runner up Hammer Of The Year for me at the moment. Only Parker is ahead of him. |
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i-Ron
11:17 Tue Feb 2
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Faubert will only be one of the most fielded players because we have no choice but to keep him at the club because....
A) nobody else wanted him cos he's a crap right winger on big wages so we're forced to keep him
B) we have to play him right back every week cos Spector isn't good enough and we never replaced Neill
C) most of the other players have missed large parts of the season and he's remained fit |
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delboy
11:16 Tue Feb 2
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i-Ron
6 mill for anyone now is ridiculously cheap.
hes doing well considering the shit hes had to deal with.
look at players like johnson and nugent when you consider what theyve cost i would say faubert is a bargain |
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Conee Totty
11:13 Tue Feb 2
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Mr Polite 10:47
It'll be Mido. Guaranteed.
Speaking of Faubert, what character that showed, to come and play after that. Amazing. |
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Mr Kenzo
11:13 Tue Feb 2
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We have bought players in who have been shit, no doubt about it, Faubert infuriates me, cos i know there is some quality but we just don't see enough of it. One minute he will pluck the ball out 60ft up in there next he will run it out of play. I think its a confidence issue with him, but he has a good run of games and even i will admit he has got a little better throughout the season. If he puts in performances like he did last saturday, i'm more than happy for him to remain as our regular right back. Long may it continue |
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Lee Trundle
11:12 Tue Feb 2
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i-Ron
Well, maybe not bargain, but I reckon if he finishes the season being our most played player, then it'll go some way in justifying to some on here his transfer fee (which shouldn't really come into it). |
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stewie griffin
11:11 Tue Feb 2
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That was surprisingly easy. |
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Lee Trundle
11:10 Tue Feb 2
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delboy
"stewie funny how they were shit awful under curbs"
Yet they still managed to give us our best results in the top division. Amazing, huh? |
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i-Ron
11:09 Tue Feb 2
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6 MILLION FOR FAUBERT WILL NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER, EVER BE CONSIDERED A BARGAIN BY ANYONE BUT A FEW WEST HAM FANS WITH 3D CLARET AND BLUE SPECS ON |
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delboy
11:07 Tue Feb 2
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stewie funny how they were shit awful under curbs and were cunted by all and sundry but now seem to playing well.
or is that just a coincidence |
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ooooh Morley Morley
11:06 Tue Feb 2
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I said this before and i will say it again. People have issues and agendas with past/present/future players/managers/employees of West Ham United FC.
If they look hard enough and dig deep enough they will find something to moan about.
Every football fan thinks they are right, those that disagree are wrong, managers who play players they don't like are clueless, strikers who don't score 25 gaols a season are shit....etc etc
The list endless. |
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Mr Kenzo
11:06 Tue Feb 2
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Bit of both, for me Parker has been head and shoulders our best player, i'm surprised no official bids were made for him. I think Upson's form has been patchy, but then again i think our defence has been chopped and changed so much its not surprising. I don't think its any coincidence that we have only conceeded 1 goal in our last 3 games since we have kept the same back 4 |
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Damo
11:06 Tue Feb 2
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I dont know whether all the players should have worn black armbands, but I hope (and I'm sure) they offered to. We criticise Liverpool and Everton for their armbands and tributes so would be hypocritical but hopefully the rest of the boys offered to. |
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Lee Trundle
11:03 Tue Feb 2
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I'd say it was the opposite Kenzo. People get on his back because of who signed him, and how much he was.
£6 odd million looks a bit of a bargin now seeing as he could end up as our most played outfield player this season. |
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Moncurs Putting Iron
11:03 Tue Feb 2
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Mr Kenzo,
He is defended on here because he came with an excellent reputation looked big strong and fast but suffered a really big injury and came back to massive and immediate fan expectation.
I still think he would be an immense player for us by now if he hadn't have got injured.
You dont get nicknamed the TGV unless you are quick and big. |
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stewie griffin
11:02 Tue Feb 2
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Interesting though isn't it K-Man, that ALL of our better performers are Curbishely signings or players that Curbishley helped to develop...
or do my last 2 posts just tell you that I'm REALLY fucking bored today? |
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Mr Kenzo
10:59 Tue Feb 2
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SG - I think thats why he is defended so much on here purely because of who signed him rather than being judged on his actual performances. |
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stewie griffin
10:57 Tue Feb 2
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another EXCELLENT Alan Curbishley signing. |
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i-Ron
10:56 Tue Feb 2
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Mr Kenzo
10:54 Tue Feb 2
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Played well saturday, still very unconvincing, i am very critical of him because we have seen glimpses of what he can do, its just so frustrating not seeing him deliver on a regular basis. He put in a few decent balls against Blackburn, shame we had no-one in the box to put it away. |
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E3
10:55 Tue Feb 2
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Happy to hear that Julien received all the messages he has shown immense character since his injury onwards and upwards Julien 'Galactico' Faubert. Respect due. |
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ooooh Morley Morley
10:55 Tue Feb 2
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Good work NB.
Good to see Faubert playing well and looks like he has saved us having to buy this right footed Ilunga everyone was after all season. |
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Mr Kenzo
10:54 Tue Feb 2
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Played well saturday, still very unconvincing, i am very critical of him because we have seen glimpses of what he can do, its just so frustrating not seeing him deliver on a regular basis. He put in a few decent balls against Blackburn, shame we had no-one in the box to put it away. |
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Moncurs Putting Iron
10:53 Tue Feb 2
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Thought he and Spector gave a good account of themselves in the Blackburn match. |
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Coffee
10:53 Tue Feb 2
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delboy
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Aberdeen Iron
10:52 Tue Feb 2
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Lee Trundle
10:47 Tue Feb 2
Yep, agree with the right midfield theory, and having had his stint at right back and been outnumbered 2 against 1 a few times he'll know he has to track back when the oppositions fullback pushes up.
Is this Ilan fella going to be any use as a left midfielder? |
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delboy
10:51 Tue Feb 2
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im glad he is coming good.
his injury must have knocked the stuffing out of him and tbh he showed guts coming back from it, that injury has finished others.
top man, i wish him and his family well |
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Dutch Courage
10:51 Tue Feb 2
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His attitude has been spot on this season and his performances greatly improved. Get behind him and give him a chance to make a real go of it. It'd be in everybody's interest. |
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Mr Oven chips
10:50 Tue Feb 2
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I bought his Poppy Shirt so I am glad you fickle cunts have stopped booing him! |
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busheyhammer85
10:50 Tue Feb 2
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He's in my top 3 players this season... |
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Johnson
10:50 Tue Feb 2
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Faubert is the sort of player that no matter what he does some people will insist that he is shit.
He's getting better although I still think he kicks as if his foot is not attached to his ankle at times... |
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Mr Polite
10:47 Tue Feb 2
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I love the way he is ramming his critics words back down their throats.
It's sad our fans seem to have to have a hate figure in every team. I think we'd do a lot better if fans just got behind players during the match.
Spector has had it, Cole has had it, Kovac has had it, Julien has had it..... I wonder who is next on the list.
My guess is McCarthy after not scoring a hat trick on his debut. |
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Lee Trundle
10:47 Tue Feb 2
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He's made the most appearances this season for an out field player. Only Green has made more.
As unfashionable as it sounds on here, I think he's done pretty well for us this season, and I'd like to see him given a chance at playing right wing for us were we to play with wingers.
Keep up the good work, Julien. |
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Joey Woodwork
10:46 Tue Feb 2
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Has shown an excellent attitude this season,
I like him. |
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Mr Oven chips
10:45 Tue Feb 2
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We can save the boos for next week! |
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marlonsrightsock
10:43 Tue Feb 2
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bloody hell i never even knew this, fair play to him and he's been getting better week by week. Goes to show what a run in the side can do for a player
top bloke |
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