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Post by dai on Nov 2, 2017 11:54:01 GMT
Disappointing. And I'm not buying all this nonsense that he's mistake prone etc. How many GLARING mistakes has he actually done while playing for us? Not that many.
34 is a young age to retire when you're playing for a country the size of Wales. You hear of many internationals playing for countries well into their late 30's.
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Post by alarch on Nov 2, 2017 13:04:59 GMT
I think the door is sufficiently ajar that a change of heart could well happen down the line - especially if we qualify for the Euros, or have a chance of qualifying. Dai is right that centre halves can play into their late thirties so I wouldn't be surprised to see him pull on a Welsh shirt again.
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Post by kingstonred on Nov 2, 2017 13:05:11 GMT
He never plays, and has a young family. He knows he probably won't be around for Euro2020
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Post by fiveattheback on Nov 2, 2017 14:22:58 GMT
He's hardly a regular and him stepping aside means the coaching staff HAVE to bring through some new blood into the squad, he'd be 36 by the time EURO 2020 comes around
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Post by holmesdaleultra on Nov 2, 2017 17:25:37 GMT
Thank-you James Collins for your service to Wales.
I know he gets a lot of stick but especially when I have seen him against Palace he has been immense.
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Post by CrackityJones on Nov 2, 2017 17:46:05 GMT
From the big man's instagram account:
gingercollins19From the first time I pulled on the Wales shirt as a 14 year old boy till today it has been one of my proudest moments in football, Played with great players and for fantastic managers and they gave me a chance to challenge myself against the worlds best... but the time has come to step aside to let the younger lads take our great country forward and to great things... it’s been a difficult decision to come to, to leave behind such a amazing set of lads and a top manager in Chris Coleman and all his staff, but feel the time is right!! I’d like to thank the gaffa, his staff and the lads for giving me the best time of my life at the Euros last year, it’s a time myself and my family will never forget Thank You!! I’d also like to thank the truly amazing welsh fans who supported myself and the team through thick and thin over the years we couldn’t have achieved what we have without your support Thank You!! I’d like to thank everyone at @fawales for your help over the years Thank You!! I’ll always be there to support our great country ❤️❤️❤️ Diolch yn fawr iawn ❤️❤️❤️ Together Stronger Ginge xx
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Post by manulike on Nov 2, 2017 20:43:06 GMT
Thanks for the memories, Ginge
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Post by manulike on Dec 16, 2017 14:41:05 GMT
Ginge is back in the starting line up!
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Post by manulike on May 19, 2018 12:45:19 GMT
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Post by alternativewales on May 19, 2018 13:01:11 GMT
Utter classless from West Ham! Never been his biggest fan, but on his day, a solid and reliable defender that leaves it all on the pitch. Back to Cardiff potentially? |
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Post by jbt95 on May 19, 2018 19:00:25 GMT
Utter classless from West Ham! Never been his biggest fan, but on his day, a solid and reliable defender that leaves it all on the pitch. Back to Cardiff potentially? Why does every player on this board get linked with Cardiff? |
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Post by bracklablue72 on May 19, 2018 19:58:49 GMT
Utter classless from West Ham! Never been his biggest fan, but on his day, a solid and reliable defender that leaves it all on the pitch. Back to Cardiff potentially? Why does every player on this board get linked with Cardiff? Does that displease you? |
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Post by manulike on May 19, 2018 21:14:35 GMT
Utter classless from West Ham! Never been his biggest fan, but on his day, a solid and reliable defender that leaves it all on the pitch. Back to Cardiff potentially? Why does every player on this board get linked with Cardiff? Cardiff is one of the best cities in Europe to live in...
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Post by jbt95 on May 19, 2018 22:01:31 GMT
Why does every player on this board get linked with Cardiff? Does that displease you? It's just illogical. |
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Post by fiveattheback on May 19, 2018 23:31:30 GMT
He's ex-Cardiff, came through the youth system, available on a free, has Premier League experience which Cardiff need following promotion and is unlikely to get higher offers It makes perfect sense that Collins is linked with Cardiff |
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Post by jbt95 on May 19, 2018 23:53:56 GMT
He's ex-Cardiff, came through the youth system, available on a free, has Premier League experience which Cardiff need following promotion and is unlikely to get higher offers It makes perfect sense that Collins is linked with Cardiff Granted that's the case with Collins, but every player on here I think has been said 'he'd be good for Cardiff' at some point or another. |
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Post by cymroircarn on May 20, 2018 4:18:01 GMT
He's ex-Cardiff, came through the youth system, available on a free, has Premier League experience which Cardiff need following promotion and is unlikely to get higher offers It makes perfect sense that Collins is linked with Cardiff Granted that's the case with Collins, but every player on here I think has been said 'he'd be good for Cardiff' at some point or another. Every player? Never heard it said about Simon Church. Think you have a bit of a chip ref Cardiff. |
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Post by bracklablue72 on May 20, 2018 7:47:14 GMT
It’s illogical how you function with 100kg of bitterness weighing you down friend 👍 |
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Post by CrackityJones on May 21, 2018 10:35:12 GMT
Joke of a club at the moment. West Ham that is. |
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Post by phillywelsh83 on May 21, 2018 11:00:17 GMT
Disgraceful how they treated him after being there through thick and thin with them. Not even to have the balls to say it to his face, real lack of class! And i echo others, would be a great signing for Cardiff, plenty of experience, lack of a transfer fee, means they can use that elsewhere, i think they would be wise to look at players like this (also fits their philosophy). Not sure what jbt95's point is really, most players will be linked with Cardiff as most players we talk about are Welsh and and Cardiff is one of the two big Welsh clubs - plus hes a former bluebird.
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Post by iot on May 21, 2018 12:27:22 GMT
A move to Cardiff as a player/coach would be good all round. Not sure if he'd starf for Cardiff though as CB is the one position where they excel and have more than enough PL quality imo
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Post by phillywelsh83 on May 21, 2018 12:59:42 GMT
A move to Cardiff as a player/coach would be good all round. Not sure if he'd starf for Cardiff though as CB is the one position where they excel and have more than enough PL quality imo Definitely, but you need depth and, with his experience, quality, and lack of transfer fee, would be a no-brainer to me! |
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Post by welshiron on May 21, 2018 13:37:50 GMT
Classless from West Ham
Collins would be a starter for Cardiff given his premier league experience.
Not convinced centre halves they have will be good enough next season.
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Post by alternativewales on May 24, 2018 13:23:12 GMT
Utter classless from West Ham! Never been his biggest fan, but on his day, a solid and reliable defender that leaves it all on the pitch. Back to Cardiff potentially? Why does every player on this board get linked with Cardiff? Even Bale?! |
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Post by cymroircarn on May 24, 2018 13:36:55 GMT
Why does every player on this board get linked with Cardiff? Even Bale?! I doubt John Hartson was ever linked to Cardiff ;-) |
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Post by alternativewales on May 24, 2018 13:42:40 GMT
I doubt John Hartson was ever linked to Cardiff ;-) Haha! |
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Post by manulike on Sept 13, 2018 19:37:29 GMT
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Post by CrackityJones on Sept 28, 2018 12:29:16 GMT
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Post by manulike on Dec 21, 2018 13:18:54 GMT
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Post by CrackityJones on Jan 10, 2019 19:23:27 GMT
Ginge is back. Signed for Ipswich til the end of the season.
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