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Post by dai on Nov 12, 2020 21:39:22 GMT
Two token appearances at the end of the next games to take him to 100? I'd like to see him get his 100th in front of a crowd. |
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Post by allezlesrouges on Nov 12, 2020 21:58:54 GMT
Two token appearances at the end of the next games to take him to 100? I'd like to see him get his 100th in front of a crowd. Same |
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Post by quetzal on Nov 13, 2020 1:36:17 GMT
Getting closer now. He’s on the plane for the Euros.
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Post by superunknown on Nov 13, 2020 8:41:01 GMT
Two token appearances at the end of the next games to take him to 100? Feel like the FAW will want to make a big deal out of it. I reckon one appearance in the next two games and then a friendly sometime next year for his 100th. |
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Post by underwood on Nov 13, 2020 8:45:55 GMT
Getting closer now. He’s on the plane for the Euros. His performance last night was very assured. He will almost certainly make the Euros 23. |
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Post by fiveattheback on Nov 13, 2020 9:32:30 GMT
Agreed. Some faans have a tendency to move on from players too quickly. Gunter is still a good player who should still be playing Championship football imo |
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Post by cadno on Nov 13, 2020 9:42:12 GMT
Agreed. Some faans have a tendency to move on from players too quickly. Gunter is still a good player who should still be playing Championship football imo These days people are more interested in what a full back can do going forward, that's just a trend right now! Nothing wrong with it, but a defender needs to be a able to defend well too, you don't get many better than Gunts in that respect! Agree he should be in the Champ. |
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Post by allezlesrouges on Nov 13, 2020 9:43:59 GMT
I was hoping to see him as a RCB in a back 3 last night as I think he could actually be a real asset for us in that role. His versatility means he could well be on the plane, although I think it's still touch and go for that
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Post by welwyn on Nov 13, 2020 16:04:30 GMT
Thought he was our best player last night. Seemed unbeatable in 1-on-1 situations from a defensive standpoint.
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Post by manulike on Nov 19, 2020 18:11:37 GMT
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Post by gwernybwch on Nov 19, 2020 18:29:09 GMT
With Giggs seemingly highly resistant to giving him anymore caps, I can't help thinking that Mr. Marketing (i.e. Ford) has given Rob Page a nudge to make sure that he gets to 99 caps. So that when the time is right, there can be a big marketing thing about Chris Gunters 100th game.
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Post by cogancoronation31 on Nov 19, 2020 20:54:43 GMT
When exactly is our next matchday?
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Post by manulike on Nov 19, 2020 20:58:24 GMT
When exactly is our next matchday? "Two triple-headers approved for 2021 March and September national team windows"
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Post by cogancoronation31 on Nov 19, 2020 21:00:49 GMT
Cheers, manulike!
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Post by walesgolfmadrid on Nov 19, 2020 21:06:26 GMT
More than likely get #100 in the pre Euro 2020 friendly.
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Post by dai on Nov 19, 2020 21:10:50 GMT
I’m pleased the FAW have set this up beautifully so Gunter can hopefully earn his 100th cap, in CCS, in front of a crowd.
If only they could also conjure a plan that gives him a chance to score a goal.
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Post by allezlesrouges on Nov 19, 2020 22:11:45 GMT
I’m pleased the FAW have set this up beautifully so Gunter can hopefully earn his 100th cap, in CCS, in front of a crowd. If only they could also conjure a plan that gives him a chance to score a goal. Well if we get a pen that game... Can you imagine if he does take a pen in his 100th game, he's definitely missing it, isn't he? |
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Post by dai on Nov 19, 2020 23:13:43 GMT
I’m pleased the FAW have set this up beautifully so Gunter can hopefully earn his 100th cap, in CCS, in front of a crowd. If only they could also conjure a plan that gives him a chance to score a goal. Well if we get a pen that game... Can you imagine if he does take a pen in his 100th game, he's definitely missing it, isn't he?100%.  |
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Post by kingstonred on Nov 20, 2020 10:36:04 GMT
Do we think Gunts will make the Euro squad?
Or will it be 100 and out for him in the Spring?
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Post by allezlesrouges on Nov 20, 2020 11:16:41 GMT
Do we think Gunts will make the Euro squad? Or will it be 100 and out for him in the Spring? Think he'll stick around in squads for a while as versatile experienced cover. Could still make the Euros, depending on injuries so makes sense to keep him around. I think after the Euros though it makes more sense to find an orthodox LB/LWB to be in the squad with RND |
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Post by CrackityJones on Dec 26, 2020 15:35:06 GMT
Shit the bed Gunter just scored. Must be Christmas.
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Post by jonathandearth on Mar 14, 2021 10:20:50 GMT
I love Chris Gunter - like me he is born and bred in Newport. His attitude and commitment to Wales is unchallengable. He's on 99 caps.
But, he can't be in the Wales squad at the moment. And probably shouldn't be in the Euros 23. Selecting him is loyal and romantic - but it's not for the best interest of Wales.
There are much better players now than Chris.
At right back - Christian Roberts and Neco Williams
At centre back - Rodon, Mepham, Ampadu, Cabango, Lockyer
At left back - Ben Davies and RND
If Wales want to make a show of loyal and romantic gesture to say thank you to Chris - name him as an extra player in the squad and let him get his 100th cap in a friendly match when fans are allowed in.
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Post by walesgolfmadrid on Mar 14, 2021 10:26:09 GMT
If we're going to be playing this Mexico friendly, then he should get a game. We don't want to be playing either of Ben Davies or RND in that game ideally.
Calling him up allows us to rest them both, and he's a good experienced player to help young lads through the game.
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Post by allezlesrouges on Mar 14, 2021 11:41:46 GMT
He will be selected until he reaches 100 for sure, and I don't have a single problem with that. I think it's important for us to get him to 100 caps as a symbol of the first player to do it. Not the most talented, not the most fashionable, but by far the most committed player we've had - and it shows younger players that commitment is the most important thing by far, and that you don't have to have Gareth Bale levels of talent to go down in Welsh football history
For those reasons I think it is in our best interest to select him and help him over the line to 100 against Mexico in a friendly. Plus he is playing regularly as a CB in a back 3, and Lockyer is out, so he may well have been selected on merit anyway. Not forgetting that his versatility along with his experience is useful in a crisis
Realistically I don't think he will make the Euros squad, and may well hang up his boots after that providing he has reached the magic 100
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Post by fiveattheback on Mar 14, 2021 23:56:51 GMT
An experienced head who can cover the entire back line, a good squad choice. I'm not fully convinced by Williams defensively
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Post by jbt95 on Mar 15, 2021 18:15:12 GMT
Such a shame there will be no fans there for his 100th cap, what an anti climax.
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Post by allezlesrouges on Mar 15, 2021 18:28:02 GMT
Such a shame there will be no fans there for his 100th cap, what an anti climax. I'm sure whenever fans are back he'll get a guard of honour or something to recognise the achievement |
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Post by jbt95 on Mar 15, 2021 18:32:20 GMT
Such a shame there will be no fans there for his 100th cap, what an anti climax. I'm sure whenever fans are back he'll get a guard of honour or something to recognise the achievement Yeah, prob half time when half the stadium is in the bar...  |
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Post by allezlesrouges on Mar 15, 2021 18:44:49 GMT
I'm sure whenever fans are back he'll get a guard of honour or something to recognise the achievement Yeah, prob half time when half the stadium is in the bar... Nah before kick off surely! |
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Post by dai on Mar 15, 2021 19:31:02 GMT
When crowds are allowed it will be nice to hold like a Chris Gunter 'memorial', whether he's retired or not to celebrate his achievement. Would be nice if it could be against New Zealand who Gunter made his debut against.
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