Did Johan say he is still delighted that he signed a new contract?
He said that he would still be here regardless as he was still under contract for this season.
OK, off soon so some quick notes in no particular order
They had to leave early as they are taking the train up to Boro after training this (Fri) morning. Prefer train to coach. Q: We used to fly to these games JBG "No money for airplanes now"
They did shape training today so SH "We know the team for Boro but I'm not telling you" JBG "We looked a Boro and their strengths and weaknesses and which players to watch"
SH said he liked and respected Guy and felt bad to see him go. JBG agreed. Q: Some people said he lost the dressing room SH "Rubbish, that's an easy excuse been in that situation at another club and this was nothing like it at all." JBG we've been underperforming, nothing to do with losing the dressing room"
KF? SH "Nice guy, calm and a good listener" JBG "very positive and intense but not seen enough yet"
Jason Euell SH "Worked with us on Monday, can be a benefit to us" JBG Knows all the players and the league, good coach and a good guy"
Training so far this week SH "Excellent training, very positive
Q: Johnny Jackson has been helping with coaching this week? JBG "He got lucky (laughes). He's doing his coaching badges so he do some coaching but it was a good session"
The bad run SH "it's a cliche but you put your head down and work. It's fine margins. If we score first v Brentford we go on to win but we didn't. We had three good chances and didn't take them and got punished but at least we are making the chances. Q: "Does that included Johan's chance?" JBG "Yes, I've been reminded of that one all week"
Free Kick and a player on the post. We used to do this JBG: "When was this 50 years ago? SH No, no don't want that. They would just crown the area and then I cant see. I prefer the less the better so I can see. If you have too many in the wall you're leaving people unmarked.
Lee Turner. Very good GK coach. Had a close bond with Ben Roberts but Lee has stepped in perfectly.
Pope's mistakes, were they a plus for you SH: Not a plus for me, I never look at it that way. I feel his pain. Nick will be a top top keeper in 2 or 3 years. I tell you what is bad is a young keeper getting jeeered. He has come thru it and I respect him, he's come through stronger. We (Keepers) work harder than anyone (JBG pulls a face), Johan might disagree but we do. You need to make mistakes as a young keeper. I rate all the young keepers here, they need to get out to play.
Glad it was a good night, when's the next one...? :-)
Some nice insights, thanks.
One thing I notice is that Hendo says that they had training with Euell, but didn't Fraeye say that he didn't meet him until Tuesday because he was away with the u21's? Maybe Hendo just got mixed up on his days.
Some good questions asked there but also some I cant understand (Apologies if these were asked to SH / JBG as tongue in cheek)
- Pope's mistakes... Why the hell would they be a plus for Stephen, he'd have to be a mean b*****d to come out and say that he enjoyed seeing them... As I've said though, (and SH confirmed), jeering someone and all the negativity about Pope wont help one iota
- Mentioning Johann's miss... No need to bring that up and remind him
They had to leave early as they are taking the train up to Boro after training this (Fri) morning. Prefer train to coach. Q: We used to fly to these games JBG "No money for airplanes now"
Have I missed something? Gudmondssonn was signed under the Duchatalet Regime wasn't he? So what's happened to stop Roly paying for planes then???
Some good questions asked there but also some I cant understand (Apologies if these were asked to SH / JBG as tongue in cheek)
- Pope's mistakes... Why the hell would they be a plus for Stephen, he'd have to be a mean b*****d to come out and say that he enjoyed seeing them.
- Mentioning Johann's miss... No need to bring that up and remind him
Yes, a stupid question as apart from anything else, Henderson is the clear number 1, it's not like he's the reserve keeper waiting for the 1st choice keeper to be dropped
They had to leave early as they are taking the train up to Boro after training this (Fri) morning. Prefer train to coach. Q: We used to fly to these games JBG "No money for airplanes now"
Have I missed something? Gudmondssonn was signed under the Duchatalet Regime wasn't he? So what's happened to stop Roly paying for planes then???
Did they ever fly to away games... I know they've caught the train a few times as last season was going down the Sidcup line and saw Jordan Cousins on the platform.
Another thing is that JBG is probably happy about that as in the Programme on Saturday he mentioned he's got a fear of heights
Did Johan say he is still delighted that he signed a new contract?
He said that he would still be here regardless as he was still under contract for this season.
OK, off soon so some quick notes in no particular order
They had to leave early as they are taking the train up to Boro after training this (Fri) morning. Prefer train to coach. Q: We used to fly to these games JBG "No money for airplanes now"
They did shape training today so SH "We know the team for Boro but I'm not telling you" JBG "We looked a Boro and their strengths and weaknesses and which players to watch"
SH said he liked and respected Guy and felt bad to see him go. JBG agreed. Q: Some people said he lost the dressing room SH "Rubbish, that's an easy excuse been in that situation at another club and this was nothing like it at all." JBG we've been underperforming, nothing to do with losing the dressing room"
KF? SH "Nice guy, calm and a good listener" JBG "very positive and intense but not seen enough yet"
Jason Euell SH "Worked with us on Monday, can be a benefit to us" JBG Knows all the players and the league, good coach and a good guy"
Training so far this week SH "Excellent training, very positive
Q: Johnny Jackson has been helping with coaching this week? JBG "He got lucky (laughes). He's doing his coaching badges so he do some coaching but it was a good session"
The bad run SH "it's a cliche but you put your head down and work. It's fine margins. If we score first v Brentford we go on to win but we didn't. We had three good chances and didn't take them and got punished but at least we are making the chances. Q: "Does that included Johan's chance?" JBG "Yes, I've been reminded of that one all week"
Free Kick and a player on the post. We used to do this JBG: "When was this 50 years ago? SH No, no don't want that. They would just crown the area and then I cant see. I prefer the less the better so I can see. If you have too many in the wall you're leaving people unmarked.
Lee Turner. Very good GK coach. Had a close bond with Ben Roberts but Lee has stepped in perfectly.
Pope's mistakes, were they a plus for you SH: Not a plus for me, I never look at it that way. I feel his pain. Nick will be a top top keeper in 2 or 3 years. I tell you what is bad is a young keeper getting jeeered. He has come thru it and I respect him, he's come through stronger. We (Keepers) work harder than anyone (JBG pulls a face), Johan might disagree but we do. You need to make mistakes as a young keeper. I rate all the young keepers here, they need to get out to play.
Johann and Stephen got the short straw in going to a meeting when we have lost 7 and drawn 2 of our last 9 games. Both players said about our small squad and the injuries effecting our form. Hendo confirmed what The U21 watchers Said, Ademola Lookman is the stand out player from that group. I would expect now that Jason Euell is with the 1st team that Ademola will start getting on the bench. When the leading question reared its head about the owner and his plans, Stephen said your asking the wrong guys, Both players said The team were playing poorly and were to blame, Guy was liked by the Squad. Didn't sound like Luzon always focused on the other team ? More about our shape. Henderson Feels the talent is there and he would be disappointed if we finish below 10th ! The Irish charm convinced me that could happen, The Iceman said we should finish top half; Not with the same conviction. The most Positive statement of the night was said by Mendonca in Asda, When he pointed out that Palace were bottom 3 in Late October and Got promoted via the play off in May. I hope that being Positive is still allowed despite our quirky owner. Some of us have a Financial reason for CAFC finishing Top Half(Mad fool Sam)
Johann and Stephen got the short straw in going to a meeting when we have lost 7 and drawn 2 of our last 9 games. Both players said about our small squad and the injuries effecting our form. Hendo confirmed what The U21 watchers Said, Ademola Lookman is the stand out player from that group. I would expect now that Jason Euell is with the 1st team that Ademola will start getting on the bench. When the leading question reared its head about the owner and his plans, Stephen said your asking the wrong guys, Both players said The team were playing poorly and were to blame, Guy was liked by the Squad. Didn't sound like Luzon always focused on the other team ? More about our shape. Henderson Feels the talent is there and he would be disappointed if we finish below 10th ! The Irish charm convinced me that could happen, The Iceman said we should finish top half; Not with the same conviction. The most Positive statement of the night was said by Mendonca in Asda, When he pointed out that Palace were bottom 3 in Late October and Got promoted via the play off in May. I hope that being Positive is still allowed despite our quirky owner. Some of us have a Financial reason for CAFC finishing Top Half(Mad fool Sam)
Good point to make... What was the reaction from Stephen and Johann when this got said
They had to leave early as they are taking the train up to Boro after training this (Fri) morning. Prefer train to coach. Q: We used to fly to these games JBG "No money for airplanes now"
Have I missed something? Gudmondssonn was signed under the Duchatalet Regime wasn't he? So what's happened to stop Roly paying for planes then???
Did they ever fly to away games... I know they've caught the train a few times as last season was going down the Sidcup line and saw Jordan Cousins on the platform.
Another thing is that JBG is probably happy about that as in the Programme on Saturday he mentioned he's got a fear of heights
Since the PL days, the players have hardly ever flown. I don't recall them taking the train much before the Powell era though
Euro 16 JBG "very proud, first time we have qualified and smallest country so a big achivement. Very pleased to have done it in Holland where i played as they can be a bit arrogant about their football. First team to beat them home and away in a qualifier so very happy."
Q SH International ambitions. SH "Still have ambitions but focused on Charlton Q Shay Given can't go on for ever SH " They were saying that 10 years ago. Shay is a hero of mine"
Q: You do realise that the booing etc isn't about you but the ownership, I know you can't comment about it but want you to realise.
SH: "No, I will comment on it because I want to. When fans boo it doesn't help us. We can't do anything about the things above but we've underperformed. Don't know why anyone would think booing players will make them play better. We know we haven't done well enough and need to do better. We need to get on with it as players.
SH "Better this bad run now that in March or April, get it out of the way now
Q: Its a very young squad SH "is it that young? (JBG agrees) SH "When we're all fit not that young its just that players don't have English experience.
JBG NEw contract JBG "I was happy to sign and we did sign new players but some need time to gel. it is difficult in our own position but we have quality to kick on, we need that first win.
JBG on English game Much more physical, not just the games but the travel and the weather, all things you have to get used to get we don't have much time as more games in the championship
Palace JBG "Really unhappy" not to play. Spoke to Guy about it who the league was more important. I wanted to play, angry to not play in a big game. Q Did you know about the rivalry? "Yes, from social media, knew it was a big game"
Herman Heirdisson JBG Know him mental but really nice, would like him here now as a player. SH "I know him, played with him at Pompey"
Lookman - SH "played with him in the U21s. Been drafted in with us, lots of talk about him on the training pitch"
Job if not footballers SH "Don't like to think about it" JBG "Working in a supermarket" (long silence until someone in the audience gets the joke and says "Iceland"
Q Where can we finish this year. SH: "If we're all fit then will be disappointed with less than 10th"
Johann and Stephen got the short straw in going to a meeting when we have lost 7 and drawn 2 of our last 9 games. Both players said about our small squad and the injuries effecting our form. Hendo confirmed what The U21 watchers Said, Ademola Lookman is the stand out player from that group. I would expect now that Jason Euell is with the 1st team that Ademola will start getting on the bench. When the leading question reared its head about the owner and his plans, Stephen said your asking the wrong guys, Both players said The team were playing poorly and were to blame, Guy was liked by the Squad. Didn't sound like Luzon always focused on the other team ? More about our shape. Henderson Feels the talent is there and he would be disappointed if we finish below 10th ! The Irish charm convinced me that could happen, The Iceman said we should finish top half; Not with the same conviction. The most Positive statement of the night was said by Mendonca in Asda, When he pointed out that Palace were bottom 3 in Late October and Got promoted via the play off in May. I hope that being Positive is still allowed despite our quirky owner. Some of us have a Financial reason for CAFC finishing Top Half(Mad fool Sam)
Good point to make... What was the reaction from Stephen and Johann when this got said
When they stopped laughing ! no they were pleased to hear some positive comments.
Soon after, both players said we should finish in the top half of the table, but didn't go as far as saying the play offs because like us they don't know how the injuries situation will pan out and what new players will come to the club in January.
Euro 16 JBG "very proud, first time we have qualified and smallest country so a big achivement. Very pleased to have done it in Holland where i played as they can be a bit arrogant about their football. First team to beat them home and away in a qualifier so very happy."
Q SH International ambitions. SH "Still have ambitions but focused on Charlton Q Shay Given can't go on for ever SH " They were saying that 10 years ago. Shay is a hero of mine"
Q: You do realise that the booing etc isn't about you but the ownership, I know you can't comment about it but want you to realise.
SH: "No, I will comment on it because I want to. When fans boo it doesn't help us. We can't do anything about the things above but we've underperformed. Don't know why anyone would think booing players will make them play better. We know we haven't done well enough and need to do better. We need to get on with it as players.
SH "Better this bad run now that in March or April, get it out of the way now
Q: Its a very young squad SH "is it that young? (JBG agrees) SH "When we're all fit not that young its just that players don't have English experience.
JBG NEw contract JBG "I was happy to sign and we did sign new players but some need time to gel. it is difficult in our own position but we have quality to kick on, we need that first win.
JBG on English game Much more physical, not just the games but the travel and the weather, all things you have to get used to get we don't have much time as more games in the championship
Palace JBG "Really unhappy" not to play. Spoke to Guy about it who the league was more important. I wanted to play, angry to not play in a big game. Q Did you know about the rivalry? "Yes, from social media, knew it was a big game"
Herman Heirdisson JBG Know him mental but really nice, would like him here now as a player. SH "I know him, played with him at Pompey"
Lookman - SH "played with him in the U21s. Been drafted in with us, lots of talk about him on the training pitch"
Job if not footballers SH "Don't like to think about it" JBG "Working in a supermarket" (long silence until someone in the audience gets the joke and says "Iceland"
Q Where can we finish this year. SH: "If we're all fit then will be disappointed with less than 10th"
Have been saying this for about 10-15 years now... Hendo is a hero of mine now for coming out with this because its so blatantly obvious what effect Booing has on players... Oh but so long as you make yourself feel better by all means do it, just dont expect it to work and make the players improve!!
Fair enough, I get it, the fans arent booing the players but are booing the board... Why not do it after the match (or at Half-Time) when the players arent there to be effected!!
Igor at Training ground and getting fit. SH "Will be an important player for us when he gets back"
Kashi didn't need an op and is getting fit. maybe after international break
SH "First time I've been injured is these last couple of years. Before then was OK. Now feel 100%"
Big mak JBG "fit but not match fit"
Tony Watt JBG "he's fit"
Q What's it like to share a dressing room with Tony Watt? After a few seconds "he's a great lad"
Q What's it like playing with Watt when he never passes the ball JBG "he's a great talent and we need him at the top of his game" "He'll pass to me one day" (it was a joke)
Jackson? SH "Great character and skipper"
Q: The two players you'd start every week other than yourselves
SH Solly best right back in division and cousins, does so much work, got the energy and breaks up play
JBG Solly and Jackson when he's fit. brings so much.
Q: What it like playing with a world cup finalist in Diarra SH "you answered you own question, he's a world cup finalist. A lot of the younger players especially look up to him"
Comments
OK, off soon so some quick notes in no particular order
They had to leave early as they are taking the train up to Boro after training this (Fri) morning. Prefer train to coach. Q: We used to fly to these games JBG "No money for airplanes now"
They did shape training today so SH "We know the team for Boro but I'm not telling you" JBG "We looked a Boro and their strengths and weaknesses and which players to watch"
SH said he liked and respected Guy and felt bad to see him go. JBG agreed. Q: Some people said he lost the dressing room SH "Rubbish, that's an easy excuse been in that situation at another club and this was nothing like it at all." JBG we've been underperforming, nothing to do with losing the dressing room"
KF? SH "Nice guy, calm and a good listener" JBG "very positive and intense but not seen enough yet"
Jason Euell SH "Worked with us on Monday, can be a benefit to us" JBG Knows all the players and the league, good coach and a good guy"
Training so far this week SH "Excellent training, very positive
Q: Johnny Jackson has been helping with coaching this week? JBG "He got lucky (laughes). He's doing his coaching badges so he do some coaching but it was a good session"
The bad run SH "it's a cliche but you put your head down and work. It's fine margins. If we score first v Brentford we go on to win but we didn't. We had three good chances and didn't take them and got punished but at least we are making the chances. Q: "Does that included Johan's chance?" JBG "Yes, I've been reminded of that one all week"
Free Kick and a player on the post. We used to do this JBG: "When was this 50 years ago? SH No, no don't want that. They would just crown the area and then I cant see. I prefer the less the better so I can see. If you have too many in the wall you're leaving people unmarked.
Lee Turner. Very good GK coach. Had a close bond with Ben Roberts but Lee has stepped in perfectly.
Pope's mistakes, were they a plus for you SH: Not a plus for me, I never look at it that way. I feel his pain. Nick will be a top top keeper in 2 or 3 years. I tell you what is bad is a young keeper getting jeeered. He has come thru it and I respect him, he's come through stronger. We (Keepers) work harder than anyone (JBG pulls a face), Johan might disagree but we do. You need to make mistakes as a young keeper. I rate all the young keepers here, they need to get out to play.
More later if I get time
Some nice insights, thanks.
One thing I notice is that Hendo says that they had training with Euell, but didn't Fraeye say that he didn't meet him until Tuesday because he was away with the u21's? Maybe Hendo just got mixed up on his days.
- Pope's mistakes... Why the hell would they be a plus for Stephen, he'd have to be a mean b*****d to come out and say that he enjoyed seeing them... As I've said though, (and SH confirmed), jeering someone and all the negativity about Pope wont help one iota
- Mentioning Johann's miss... No need to bring that up and remind him
Have I missed something? Gudmondssonn was signed under the Duchatalet Regime wasn't he?
So what's happened to stop Roly paying for planes then???
17th September 2015-29th October 2015
-3th December 2015
-4th February 2016
-17th March 2016
-5th May 2016
Will most likely be some Ex-players next but if Roland's over and fancies a chat........... : - )
Another thing is that JBG is probably happy about that as in the Programme on Saturday he mentioned he's got a fear of heights
Look forward to the 2nd instalment
Both players said about our small squad and the injuries effecting our form.
Hendo confirmed what The U21 watchers Said,
Ademola Lookman is the stand out player from that group.
I would expect now that Jason Euell is with the 1st team that Ademola will start getting on the bench.
When the leading question reared its head about the owner and his plans,
Stephen said your asking the wrong guys,
Both players said The team were playing poorly and were to blame, Guy was liked by the Squad. Didn't sound like Luzon always focused on the other team ?
More about our shape.
Henderson Feels the talent is there and he would be disappointed if we finish below 10th ! The Irish charm convinced me that could happen,
The Iceman said we should finish top half; Not with the same conviction.
The most Positive statement of the night was said by Mendonca in Asda,
When he pointed out that Palace were bottom 3 in Late October and Got promoted via the play off in May.
I hope that being Positive is still allowed despite our quirky owner.
Some of us have a Financial reason for CAFC finishing Top Half(Mad fool Sam)
Euro 16 JBG "very proud, first time we have qualified and smallest country so a big achivement. Very pleased to have done it in Holland where i played as they can be a bit arrogant about their football. First team to beat them home and away in a qualifier so very happy."
Q SH International ambitions. SH "Still have ambitions but focused on Charlton Q Shay Given can't go on for ever SH " They were saying that 10 years ago. Shay is a hero of mine"
Q: You do realise that the booing etc isn't about you but the ownership, I know you can't comment about it but want you to realise.
SH: "No, I will comment on it because I want to. When fans boo it doesn't help us. We can't do anything about the things above but we've underperformed. Don't know why anyone would think booing players will make them play better. We know we haven't done well enough and need to do better. We need to get on with it as players.
SH "Better this bad run now that in March or April, get it out of the way now
Q: Its a very young squad SH "is it that young? (JBG agrees) SH "When we're all fit not that young its just that players don't have English experience.
JBG NEw contract JBG "I was happy to sign and we did sign new players but some need time to gel. it is difficult in our own position but we have quality to kick on, we need that first win.
JBG on English game Much more physical, not just the games but the travel and the weather, all things you have to get used to get we don't have much time as more games in the championship
Palace JBG "Really unhappy" not to play. Spoke to Guy about it who the league was more important. I wanted to play, angry to not play in a big game. Q Did you know about the rivalry? "Yes, from social media, knew it was a big game"
Herman Heirdisson JBG Know him mental but really nice, would like him here now as a player. SH "I know him, played with him at Pompey"
Lookman - SH "played with him in the U21s. Been drafted in with us, lots of talk about him on the training pitch"
Job if not footballers SH "Don't like to think about it" JBG "Working in a supermarket" (long silence until someone in the audience gets the joke and says "Iceland"
Q Where can we finish this year. SH: "If we're all fit then will be disappointed with less than 10th"
Soon after, both players said we should finish in the top half of the table,
but didn't go as far as saying the play offs because like us they don't know how the injuries situation will pan out and what new players will come to the club in January.
Fair enough, I get it, the fans arent booing the players but are booing the board... Why not do it after the match (or at Half-Time) when the players arent there to be effected!!
Unsurprisingly lots of questions about injuries
Igor at Training ground and getting fit. SH "Will be an important player for us when he gets back"
Kashi didn't need an op and is getting fit. maybe after international break
SH "First time I've been injured is these last couple of years. Before then was OK. Now feel 100%"
Big mak JBG "fit but not match fit"
Tony Watt JBG "he's fit"
Q What's it like to share a dressing room with Tony Watt? After a few seconds "he's a great lad"
Q What's it like playing with Watt when he never passes the ball JBG "he's a great talent and we need him at the top of his game" "He'll pass to me one day" (it was a joke)
Jackson? SH "Great character and skipper"
Q: The two players you'd start every week other than yourselves
SH Solly best right back in division and cousins, does so much work, got the energy and breaks up play
JBG Solly and Jackson when he's fit. brings so much.
Q: What it like playing with a world cup finalist in Diarra SH "you answered you own question, he's a world cup finalist. A lot of the younger players especially look up to him"