Redcar Rioja 5,872 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 20 minutes ago, nunthorpered said: No chance id be selling Paddy. Arguably the best player we have Its the "arguably" bit that is the problem for me with Paddy. Definitely versatile, he is arguably our best CB but isn't, arguably our best Midfielder but isn't, arguably our best set piece taker but they rarely amount to anything. He is very good at a lot of things but not outstanding at any. Without doubt he shows signs of being exceptional occasionally but over the years he has been here its all come in fits and starts. Much of that in fairness is down to successive poor Management rather than just the player himself but at some point he needs to nail down what he really is. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
nunthorpered 1,920 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, Redcar Rioja said: Its the "arguably" bit that is the problem for me with Paddy. Definitely versatile, he is arguably our best CB but isn't, arguably our best Midfielder but isn't, arguably our best set piece taker but they rarely amount to anything. He is very good at a lot of things but not outstanding at any. Without doubt he shows signs of being exceptional occasionally but over the years he has been here its all come in fits and starts. Much of that in fairness is down to successive poor Management rather than just the player himself but at some point he needs to nail down what he really is. Nah i agree to a point but you know what you get with Paddy, and we need a few of these in the team. Im all for the exciting players but not at the expense of someone like him. That's just me though 2 Link to post Share on other sites
boksicdink 1,937 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 23 minutes ago, Redcar Rioja said: Its the "arguably" bit that is the problem for me with Paddy. Definitely versatile, he is arguably our best CB but isn't, arguably our best Midfielder but isn't, arguably our best set piece taker but they rarely amount to anything. He is very good at a lot of things but not outstanding at any. Without doubt he shows signs of being exceptional occasionally but over the years he has been here its all come in fits and starts. Much of that in fairness is down to successive poor Management rather than just the player himself but at some point he needs to nail down what he really is. I agree with all of this although I do think Paddy's deliveries are quite good, we just didnt have anyone decent on the end. I hope that will be different already with Ikpeazu and Crooks in the box this year. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
BoroJake 2,331 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/19467760.middlesbrough-chasing-ciaron-brown-kean-bryan/ Link to post Share on other sites
Robin Johnson 613 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 It amazes me that any poster would be looking to sacrifice Paddy. To me he is in the top 3 of best players we have at the club 2 Link to post Share on other sites
SmogDane 4,052 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 In my humble opinion ... What Paddy lacks is in his head ... He has the attributes, but it feels like he is somehow too "nice" ... I need some will, desire and aggression from him. Link to post Share on other sites
estonpidge 1,442 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Looking at our 3 saleable assets to raise funds for a South American shopping spree, Paddy, Tav & Dael, I know who would be my first choice to sell. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,230 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) He's not a perfect player by any means but he is one of those that is just too invaluable to sell. His versatility, unlike when he was first brought in, has become a real benefit to the first-team. When Pulis had him, it was basically "No good position to start him so not playing him at all", he was just another Martin Cranie in that respect. Now, it's a case of he adds something to the team wherever he plays and can play anywhere in the centre of the pitch. Also, if it's just so we can sign a South American who nobody knows if they can do it at this level, no thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
Neverbefore 10,695 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 I don't think paddy is unsellable by any means, but we'd have to make a healthy profit for us to consider it, probably double. Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 2,492 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 10 minutes ago, Neverbefore said: I don't think paddy is unsellable by any means, but we'd have to make a healthy profit for us to consider it, probably double. Agreed. He would get into the majority of Championship teams, so we shouldn't be selling on the cheap. Personally, I wouldn't want to sell him, but obviously every player has their price, and at his age, we will probably never get more for him than we would this summer. Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernSmoggie 4,223 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 1 hour ago, nunthorpered said: No chance id be selling Paddy. Arguably the best player we have 100% agree. I'd love us to sign a Brazilian with a cool name as much as the next fan... but selling any of our best and proven players to fund complete unknowns would be nuts! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,952 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 So apparently FMTTM is getting a bit over the top and linking us with Stevan Jovetic now. Link to post Share on other sites
nunthorpered 1,920 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, Brunners said: So apparently FMTTM is getting a bit over the top and linking us with Stevan Jovetic now. haha id really want this to be true. he'd smash the championship edit: just seen who posted it 😆 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Leesider 1,069 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 2 hours ago, nunthorpered said: No chance id be selling Paddy. Arguably the best player we have Absolutely spot on. Certainly our most consistent. Never injured. I think he just ran out of steam at he end of last season. He must have played another 6 -8 games for Northern Ireland as well. We would be mad to let him go expect for stupid money. Link to post Share on other sites
DurhamRed 2,043 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, Brunners said: So apparently FMTTM is getting a bit over the top and linking us with Stevan Jovetic now. Apparently they reckon Maja is coming Link to post Share on other sites
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