27 years old - clearly talented - temperament / attitude under scrutiny - we are in League 1 - we want to go up - is he better than League 1 - yes he is - does Bowyer tolerate ‘bigger then the club’ - nope - does his ability strengthen the side - yep
Dont give a toss about tatoos,only thing that should matter is what happens on the pitch.He has a point to prove,and could well become a legend here if he wants to.
A great record at this level, I think the last 2 games have highlighted the lack of creativity in this team, and Maddison should make a massive difference. You imagine that the last 3 months will have given him a bit of a shake as well
I welcome this signing, let's see what he can do before we judge him! LB and SG have been after him for 9 months, I think they know what they're doing!!
27 years old - clearly talented - temperament / attitude under scrutiny - we are in League 1 - we want to go up - is he better than League 1 - yes he is - does Bowyer tolerate ‘bigger then the club’ - nope - does his ability strengthen the side - yep
Let’s give the man a chance.....
How does anyone know yet if he is better than League 1 when he has no evidence of performing in the Championship consistently?
Hes shown he can be a very good league one player and that will do for now.
A friend just text me to say Maddison was training with a non league club last week and they said he was “awful and looked like he had never kicked a ball” and said they wouldn’t even have him in their team.
I've only done a quick Google search so someone might be able to correct me on this, but I can't see any proof Maddison refused to play after lockdown.
His PBoro contract and loan to Hull ended in June and he didn't sign a new deal with either club that would've enabled him to play. One news story even suggests it was Hull who decided he wouldn't be coming back.
I've only done a quick Google search so someone might be able to correct me on this, but I can't see any proof Maddison refused to play after lockdown.
His PBoro contract and loan to Hull ended in June and he didn't sign a new deal with either club that would've enabled him to play. One news story even suggests it was Hull who decided he wouldn't be coming back.
He didn't refuse, Hull knew they were relegated and so cut him loose at the end of his contracted games...
Top signing this is, I have no doubt LB will get MM back to his best. We lack a player with real wildcard spark and he fits the bill. Doughty and Maddison should be the best two wingers in this division.
Not sure we exactly "Captured" Maddison. He was standing in line at the job centre. It was us, or pot washing at Weatherspoons.
I feel he is a risk, but only in that he takes up a precious squad place. If he comes off, bonus. If he doeant, no sign on fee wasted.
He clearly has talent, but has he got the desire and fitness. Importantly he would need to be pretty awful to be worse than some of the current squad right now. If we want to get out of this league, again, then we need grafters and battler's. If MM is up for that, then welcome aboard.
Hull’s ownership has bit of a reputation for not really going about looking after the squad the right way. Think I heard there was a pay dispute involving the remaining games, but happy to be corrected.
I’m not worried about the tattoos I’m more worried about Bowyer’s taste in jumpers. Is he wearing that for a bet or does signing Maddison mean that Christmas has come early?
I would have been happy with him in January when we were in the Championship, so I’m very happy with him six months later in a division below.
This is not far off last chance saloon for him and Bowyer won’t tolerate any nonsense off the pitch, hopefully he realises that and reflects on the reasons he was sitting on the shelf three weeks after the season started.
A friend just text me to say Maddison was training with a non league club last week and they said he was “awful and looked like he had never kicked a ball” and said they wouldn’t even have him in their team.
That's odd.
A friend told me that Chelsea and Spurs were both impressed with him at trials, but he chose us because we've got more potential for success
Hopefully he wont take ages to get back to fitness and the recent turmoil may well have him keen to graft and prove a point which can only be good news for us. I back LB to keep him level
Don’t think Maddison refused to play at Hull. He was available for the games until his contract expired and then Hull decided to let him go and not ask him to play the remaining games.
27 years old - clearly talented - temperament / attitude under scrutiny - we are in League 1 - we want to go up - is he better than League 1 - yes he is - does Bowyer tolerate ‘bigger then the club’ - nope - does his ability strengthen the side - yep
Let’s give the man a chance.....
How does anyone know yet if he is better than League 1 when he has no evidence of performing in the Championship consistently?
Hes shown he can be a very good league one player and that will do for now.
With respect, I’m happy to go with Gallen’s assessment of him in his video interview about him, and personally I do believe he is Championship standard - he is however a footballer (it seems) who needs careful management - is Bowyer a manager who can manage such a player, well I think so - my seat is close to the Charlton dug out at the Valley, and I would certainly want to keep on the right side of him if I was playing for Charlton !!!
27 years old, and suggestion is not fulfilled potential - it’s a pivotal moment for him
Taylor refused to play after lockdown = called a snake & demonized.
Maddison refused to play after lockdown = dogs bollox & swooned over.
Maddison was a loanee, like we pay no bother to Davis not playing those final three contracted games, why should we pay any bother to Maddison doing the same?
Peterborough weren't extending his contract for those 6 games and so he would have only had the % Hull were paying. For all you know Hull could have been paying 1% up to 100%. I assume it wasn't a decent amount or he'd have played out the last 9.
Taylor and Solly refused to play in games during the term of their contracts. The scenarios are different.
If Solly and Taylor had played out the last three or been available for the three, then I would have been disappointed, but understanding.
Don’t think Maddison refused to play at Hull. He was available for the games until his contract expired and then Hull decided to let him go and not ask him to play the remaining games.
I've done some research on this and it appears that Peterborough didn't offer to extend his contract with them for the additional dates and so he would have only been paid for the Hull portion of any extension, or they'd have had to pay his full salary for those dates. As he wasn't willing to accept their offers they let him go for those full 9 games.
In addition to this Hull knew Peterborough didn't want him back and told him they also wouldn't be taking up the option to sign him permanently beyond the end of the season.
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Let’s give the man a chance.....
Still think his tattoos look ridiculous though
Hes shown he can be a very good league one player and that will do for now.
Taylor refused to play after lockdown = called a snake & demonized.
Maddison refused to play after lockdown = dogs bollox & swooned over.
Club's name ?
Friend's name ?
Does this "friend" believe the Earth is flat ?
His PBoro contract and loan to Hull ended in June and he didn't sign a new deal with either club that would've enabled him to play. One news story even suggests it was Hull who decided he wouldn't be coming back.
I feel he is a risk, but only in that he takes up a precious squad place. If he comes off, bonus. If he doeant, no sign on fee wasted.
He clearly has talent, but has he got the desire and fitness. Importantly he would need to be pretty awful to be worse than some of the current squad right now. If we want to get out of this league, again, then we need grafters and battler's. If MM is up for that, then welcome aboard.
This is not far off last chance saloon for him and Bowyer won’t tolerate any nonsense off the pitch, hopefully he realises that and reflects on the reasons he was sitting on the shelf three weeks after the season started.
A friend told me that Chelsea and Spurs were both impressed with him at trials, but he chose us because we've got more potential for success
At the end of the day I want to see us go up - if he is someone who adds to the side and enables that, great
If he doesn’t - well so be it
Many players over the years have come in and not performed for us, despite expectations
Some have not performed - got pelters from the fans, but come good
And in that respect I offer up evidence 1 - Mark Azlewood - discuss if you wish
Peterborough weren't extending his contract for those 6 games and so he would have only had the % Hull were paying. For all you know Hull could have been paying 1% up to 100%. I assume it wasn't a decent amount or he'd have played out the last 9.
Taylor and Solly refused to play in games during the term of their contracts. The scenarios are different.
If Solly and Taylor had played out the last three or been available for the three, then I would have been disappointed, but understanding.
In addition to this Hull knew Peterborough didn't want him back and told him they also wouldn't be taking up the option to sign him permanently beyond the end of the season.