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Post by iot on Oct 20, 2023 10:55:04 GMT
The whole off-the-ball pointing was really noticeable when Ampadu first came through because many saw it as a sign of maturity and leadership i.e. that he was prepared to boss much older teammates around. I loved it - some of it may have been slightly performative, but who cares. I agree there's less of it now - I think it's a sign of his increasing confidence, that he doesn't feel the need to present a certain image, and perhaps has a greater sense of how to control/manage/direct more effectively.
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Post by allezlesrouges on Oct 20, 2023 11:41:52 GMT
It can also be a sign to show you've received communication from others. When I get a shout from behind that a striker is lurking on my right shoulder, I normally point at him to acknowledge I've heard the call, and that I'm aware of where he is
Generally it's a sign that you're communicating, and I think you're more likely to do it in a team where you don't know your team mates that well and haven't played together much. It takes time to build the relationships on the pitch where you don't need to point as much, it just becomes intuitive
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Post by jimexotic on Oct 20, 2023 22:35:34 GMT
What a player he is turning into, I'm so glad he's no got a nailed down position in the team, future captain without doubt.
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Post by athenempadu on Oct 21, 2023 11:34:47 GMT
What a player he is turning into, I'm so glad he's no got a nailed down position in the team, future captain without doubt. Although it was disruptive to his progress, the experience of playing at RCB/CCB/LCB has certainly added something to his game. |
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Post by athenempadu on Oct 21, 2023 14:27:49 GMT
A few dodgy decisions by Amps in the opening stages, great match though. Norwich leading 1-0, but should be 1-1. Rutter is a menace.
Edit: 3-2 to Leeds now.
Fantastic game of football, I need to watch more of this mini-Wales team.
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Post by iantov on Oct 21, 2023 15:55:35 GMT
A few dodgy decisions by Amps in the opening stages, great game of football though. Norwich leading 1-0, but should be 1-1. Rutter is a menace. Edit: 3-2 to Leeds now. Fantastic game of football, I need to watch more of this mini-Wales team. Yes, hell of a game! He's looked top notch in the second half, had a decent strike on goal which brought a good save. Rodon and James on form aswell. Leeds up to third if it stays like this |
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Post by athenempadu on Oct 21, 2023 16:15:25 GMT
A few dodgy decisions by Amps in the opening stages, great game of football though. Norwich leading 1-0, but should be 1-1. Rutter is a menace. Edit: 3-2 to Leeds now. Fantastic game of football, I need to watch more of this mini-Wales team. Yes, hell of a game! He's looked top notch in the second half, had a decent strike on goal which brought a good save. Rodon and James on form aswell. Leeds up to third if it stays like this It could have been an easy win for Leeds if they took their earlier chances. That Rutter fella is going to have some showreel by the end of the season! Yep, up to 3rd now, and I can't see Ipswich staying the course over 46 games due to a lack of squad depth. |
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Post by jimexotic on Oct 22, 2023 1:43:19 GMT
7 million is the signing of the season
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Post by marsvolta on Oct 22, 2023 9:30:35 GMT
7 million is the signing of the season The crazy thing is, everyone on here already knew this. Strange that the football world in general didn’t . |
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Post by athenempadu on Oct 22, 2023 10:32:46 GMT
7 million is the signing of the season There are some good players in the Championship, but many of them aren't going to get any better, whereas Ampadu still has plenty of room for growth. The transfer fee was 10 million with addons, and Chelsea have a (favourable?) sell-on clause. However, Leeds will have had his services for free if they do sell him, and they should also make an overall profit. |
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Post by hooky on Oct 22, 2023 12:06:14 GMT
7 million is the signing of the season The crazy thing is, everyone on here already knew this. Strange that the football world in general didn’t . Well don't forget his faults ,,,, accordingly to the English FA his faults were obvious in his early years as he takes too few touches before he passes ..... You could not make it up could you! What I love about him is he is down to earth and instead of being precious and acting like a Premiership player before he had proven anything he just went out on loan. Think about it a first team pick for Wales since 17, even a first team pick for a Premiership team in Sheffield Utd at 19-20 but decides to join Leeds in the Championship. Such an intelligent decision! He or Davies should be our captain - with an eye on the future maybe it should be Ampadu soon! |
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Post by jimexotic on Oct 22, 2023 13:29:25 GMT
I already view him as a captain, whether he has the armband or not, he's a natural leader, the way he plays and carries himself, he just has that aura about him. He comes across as a lovely lad too and it looks like he's growing his hair again, lad!
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Post by morg on Nov 22, 2023 14:34:34 GMT
Get the impression that response to his performance last night is slightly underwhelming. I had it down as quietly effective which in his role is no bad thing at all. Usual array of blocks, tackles and interceptions and would have been disappointed not to have scored.
Controlled aggression throughout and considering he was a yellow away from suspension, provided a mature performance. Even stepped in as a peacemaker at times.
23 and should win his 50th cap in the play off semi. We're lucky to have him.
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Post by njdragon on Nov 22, 2023 15:01:14 GMT
Get the impression that response to his performance last night is slightly underwhelming. I had it down as quietly effective which in his role is no bad thing at all. Usual array of blocks, tackles and interceptions and would have been disappointed not to have scored. Controlled aggression throughout and considering he was a yellow away from suspension, provided a mature performance. Even stepped in as a peacemaker at times. 23 and should win his 50th cap in the play off semi. We're lucky to have him. I think he’s so good and consistent it’s just expected of him now and because of his own success he doesn’t stand out anymore. It’s just want you get from him every time |
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Post by iot on Nov 22, 2023 16:19:11 GMT
Agreed, James was slightly better as he got more involved on the distribution side, but Ampadu was very good too
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Post by zserty on Nov 22, 2023 17:16:14 GMT
Get the impression that response to his performance last night is slightly underwhelming. I had it down as quietly effective which in his role is no bad thing at all. Usual array of blocks, tackles and interceptions and would have been disappointed not to have scored. Controlled aggression throughout and considering he was a yellow away from suspension, provided a mature performance. Even stepped in as a peacemaker at times. 23 and should win his 50th cap in the play off semi. We're lucky to have him. I think he’s so good and consistent it’s just expected of him now and because of his own success he doesn’t stand out anymore. It’s just want you get from him every time I was saying yesterday that i would consider Ampadu to be our most important player, not necessarily our best but one who is vital to the XI. |
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Post by morg on Nov 23, 2023 5:44:20 GMT
Another thread mentions that his repeated loan moves to relegation threatened clubs possibly hasn't helped his development. I think generally speaking it could have an adverse effect but in his case, I think it's been the making of him. Leeds have got a 23 year old with the on field experience of someone far older and who's had to adapt to a number of different environments off the pitch. As I say, doesn't work for everyone and I'd say probably speaks volumes for his strength of character and dedication.
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Post by manulike on Nov 29, 2023 20:47:51 GMT
Great 70 yards through ball for the 2-1.
James should have also got two in first half already
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Post by iantov on Dec 16, 2023 16:27:59 GMT
Leeds fans singing his name
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Post by iantov on Dec 16, 2023 16:29:38 GMT
Has been having a stormer but just gave the ball away on halfway which eventually led to the Coventry equaliser
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Post by athenempadu on Dec 23, 2023 23:41:05 GMT
Impressive performance today against Ipswich.
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Post by athenempadu on Jan 7, 2024 13:08:39 GMT
It looks like Rodon & Ampadu are starting at centre back today, so it should be an interesting watch.
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Post by jimexotic on Jan 7, 2024 13:27:39 GMT
I say that and for a split second I thought Crew would be starting in midfield, sadly not.
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Post by iantov on Jan 7, 2024 13:40:30 GMT
It looks like Rodon & Ampadu are starting at centre back today, so it should be an interesting watch. Ampadu is Captain |
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Post by fiveattheback on Jan 7, 2024 14:19:05 GMT
I say that and for a split second I thought Crew would be starting in midfield, sadly not. Leeds seem to have gone very strong, pretty much the first team squad |
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Post by iantov on Jan 7, 2024 14:37:59 GMT
Scores!
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Post by fiveattheback on Jan 7, 2024 14:38:41 GMT
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Post by athenempadu on Jan 7, 2024 14:40:34 GMT
Captain Ampadu on the scoresheet  |
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Post by winsumluzsum on Jan 7, 2024 14:50:59 GMT
His first career goal is it not? Hopefully the first of many.
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Post by morg on Jan 7, 2024 14:58:08 GMT
His first career goal is it not? Hopefully the first of many. Think he scored for Spezia last season. |
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