rozza1
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Post by rozza1 on Jul 22, 2020 2:40:19 GMT
Also, we have never had a Paul playing for United who has been crap. Paul Carden. Paul Wanless.... Lewis? Lewis played for us at a higher level then Carden did, and outscored him in less appearances. I'm not saying Lewis is better or anything, Carden was the heart of one of the best U's teams I've watched. But I wouldn't say Lewis was crap, he was consistently ordinary in a very average squad, and came up with the odd goal which was useful.
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dilbert2402
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Favourite CUFC player: Malcolm Webster
Favourite CUFC match: CUFC v Oldham FA Cup 6th Jan 1974
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Post by dilbert2402 on Jul 22, 2020 6:38:35 GMT
Interesting that he’s explicitly listed as a midfielder given that he played the bulk of games for Stevenage at centre back. Perhaps we’ve given him assurances that he’ll be played in the middle of the park. In any event, good signing and welcome aboard Paul. Appears to have switched from defense to midfield during his time at FGR but nothing on Wiki about his time at Stevenage. Not sure how many goals he'll get but he owes us at least 1 for scoring against us for FGR the season before last!
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cufcoliver
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Favourite CUFC player: Paul Digby
Favourite CUFC match: Cambridge 2-1 Gateshead
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Post by cufcoliver on Jul 22, 2020 6:59:34 GMT
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Post by mrwhitey on Jul 22, 2020 8:29:28 GMT
The tackle on 29 seconds of that video, and the one at 1.22 - I'm sold.. Especially as he seems to have a decent pass on him. Looks you have a really good presence in midfield
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imp566
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Post by imp566 on Jul 22, 2020 9:02:56 GMT
The tackle on 29 seconds of that video, and the one at 1.22 - I'm sold.. Especially as he seems to have a decent pass on him. Looks you have a really good presence in midfield I've just looked at that video, quite impressed with what I see! I'll qualify that a little, it is obviously a "best bits" compilation to showcase his talents, but some things that stick out to me: He has vision and is quick to see a pass He is determined in the tackle and times them well He passes quickly and accurately - something I think we need in the team, too many times last season I thought we took too many touches and were ponderous on the ball. If he could add goals from midfield to that list, he will quickly become a fans favourite!
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terryd
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Post by terryd on Jul 22, 2020 9:13:51 GMT
I wonder if he previously played alongside Maris in the Barnsley youth system?
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imp566
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Post by imp566 on Jul 22, 2020 9:16:15 GMT
I wonder if he previously played alongside Maris in the Barnsley youth system? He is a year younger, but his dates at Barnsley tally with those of Maris, so I would say it is very likely they would have played together at some stage.
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Post by El Goodo on Jul 22, 2020 9:17:57 GMT
Maris is younger than Digby.
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Post by andycufc on Jul 22, 2020 10:06:46 GMT
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simon
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Post by simon on Jul 22, 2020 10:50:27 GMT
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Post by andycufc on Jul 22, 2020 11:01:14 GMT
Entirely forgivable! Youth teamer who made a handful of appearances in (I think) the Rob Newman era. Tiny forward. Had a beautiful lob ruled out for offside away at Morecambe... ...of course Ian Atkins wasn’t great either!
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Post by Andrewlang on Jul 22, 2020 11:39:43 GMT
Aka Asbo Atkins.
Never entirely confident in players known for being 'versatile' at this level, but he does sound decent. With the 'can also play right back' description I'm getting vague hints of Ashbee...and a dash of Hughes too.
Anyway, bored now. When are we signing a new player? Andrew
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Post by ilovechadders on Jul 22, 2020 15:07:13 GMT
Also, we have never had a Paul playing for United who has been crap. Paul Carden. Paul Wanless.... Bastock? Raynor?
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CUFC87
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Post by CUFC87 on Jul 22, 2020 16:47:50 GMT
Also, we have never had a Paul playing for United who has been crap. Paul Carden. Paul Wanless.... Paul Bruce? Paul Crichton?
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mrjimmy
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Post by mrjimmy on Jul 22, 2020 17:12:50 GMT
Also, we have never had a Paul playing for United who has been crap. Paul Carden. Paul Wanless.... Bastock? Raynor? World-leading players
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