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Post by iot on Nov 19, 2021 11:45:16 GMT
Another good performance, I think Mepham-Rodon-Davies is the way to go with Ampadu in midfield Depends on opposition. Against the best sides, certainly (although I'm still not sure if i prefer ampadu at rcb and morrell in the middle). Against the weaker side, I would like to see us continue with allen sitting and two more forward-thinking players ahead of him - ramsey and one of wilson/roberts of someone like colwill if he kicks on. |
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Post by iot on Nov 27, 2021 15:03:21 GMT
Nice to see him starting his third game on the bounce for Bournemouth today!
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Post by CrackityJones on Jan 22, 2022 15:48:01 GMT
Gone off with a suspected hamstring injury. Worrying with the play offs in two months.
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Post by gimli on Aug 1, 2022 16:30:51 GMT
One of only three senior CBs at Bournemouth at the moment so it looks like he'll be starting in the Premier League at least until they sign some new ones. Good chance for him, really hope he does well and keeps his place.
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Post by CrackityJones on Sept 6, 2022 17:50:03 GMT
Meps has signed a contract extension, well deserved
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Post by iot on Oct 3, 2022 15:18:35 GMT
Is RCB currently Mepham's shirt to lose?
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Post by underwood on Oct 3, 2022 15:28:02 GMT
Is RCB currently Mepham's shirt to lose? Yes, especially if England pick Toney. |
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Post by jimexotic on Oct 3, 2022 18:51:42 GMT
I'll go back on my word and say that Ampadu could now solve a midfield problem, Mepham has become impossible to ignore, he's come back well from being dropped at Bournemouth in the past and he's coming into his prime years. If they stay up a lot of it will probably be down to him.
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Post by fiveattheback on Oct 4, 2022 9:24:45 GMT
Mepham is a very good defender who is unfairly maligned by our fans. Him, Rodon & Davies for me
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Post by dai on Oct 4, 2022 10:56:00 GMT
Agree, think RCB is his to lose now.
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Post by allezlesrouges on Oct 4, 2022 12:51:21 GMT
Yep has to start now. He's turned into a Premier League player this year
Frees up Ampadu to play midfield, meaning we have Ampadu, Allen, Ramsey, Wilson & Morrell who can all play there - that gives me the feeling of having more depth in midfield than we think as well
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Post by CrackityJones on Oct 15, 2022 19:47:07 GMT
In great form this season
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Post by underwood on Oct 15, 2022 20:36:58 GMT
He & Rodon are each having their best seasons to date. With the ever brilliant Ben Davies, dare I say it our centre back combination is looking very strong going into the World Cup.
This frees up Ampadu for a midfield role, where I think he will be required.
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Post by iot on Oct 24, 2022 21:04:45 GMT
Watched their game tonight, lost by two VAR controversial goals. Mepham wasn't at fault at all for either and he was really good. He looks like the player I hoped he would be when he first broke through 4 or 5 seasons ago. He was up against the big Italian international forward and dominated him - winning all of the arial duels. Also managed to get 4 or 5 blocks in, and he was great on the ball, which is a real underrated aspect of his game in my view. Antonio came on then which provided a different sort of test, but didn't get the better of him. His fine season continues
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Post by welshrover on Oct 24, 2022 21:12:47 GMT
Watched their game tonight, lost by two VAR controversial goals. Mepham wasn't at fault at all for either and he was really good. He looks like the player I hoped he would be when he first broke through 4 or 5 seasons ago. He was up against the big Italian international forward and dominated him - winning all of the arial duels. Also managed to get 4 or 5 blocks in, and he was great on the ball, which is a real underrated aspect of his game in my view. Antonio came on then which provided a different sort of test, but didn't get the better of him. His fine season continues I haven't seen the game but even West Ham fans saying the VAR decisions were contentious. |
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Post by chrisdf on Nov 5, 2022 21:34:51 GMT
He picked up a yellow today, 5th for season so misses next match (next Sunday)
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Post by iantov on Nov 6, 2022 5:11:12 GMT
Watching MOTD, I'm sure I saw him tweak an ankle or something right on the final whistle v Leeds?
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Post by insertname on Nov 8, 2022 19:20:16 GMT
Fit enough to start tonight….but one of only two Bournemouth players not to be rested in an essentially meaningless game for Bournemouth.
What could possibly go wrong?
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Post by jimexotic on Nov 9, 2022 14:44:36 GMT
The more he plays the better he gets and his prime years are still ahead of him. He and Rodon are never going to be Virgil Van Dyk but what they have are brilliant defensive instincts and a real love of just out and out pure defending, they enjoy that side of defending which, as bizarre as this sounds, isn't as prevalent in defenders these days as it should be.
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Post by marsvolta on Nov 9, 2022 16:43:20 GMT
Fit enough to start tonight….but one of only two Bournemouth players not to be rested in an essentially meaningless game for Bournemouth. What could possibly go wrong? I think he played because he’s suspended for the weekend, might actually turn out better for us. Played this game and a break on the weekend before meeting up with the squad. |
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Post by insertname on Nov 9, 2022 18:20:21 GMT
Fit enough to start tonight….but one of only two Bournemouth players not to be rested in an essentially meaningless game for Bournemouth. What could possibly go wrong? I think he played because he’s suspended for the weekend, might actually turn out better for us. Played this game and a break on the weekend before meeting up with the squad. Yeah, good observation that actually! I wonder if he asked to play to keep some match fitness? What a time to have the league cup, I wonder if any World Cup players asked not to play to avoid a last minute injury in a competition that isn’t really that important in the grand scheme of things? |
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Post by iot on Apr 8, 2023 13:07:38 GMT
Starts today with Moore back on the bench alongside Brooks. I still have no idea what the issue was, but it seems they've moved past it which is good to see.
I still want to see them and Forest, who have Neco and Johnson starting again, stay up because ultimately the more players we have in the prem the better. But I suspect both will go down unfortunately.
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Post by saturn9 on Apr 8, 2023 13:36:22 GMT
Starts today with Moore back on the bench alongside Brooks. I still have no idea what the issue was, but it seems they've moved past it which is good to see. I still want to see them and Forest, who have Neco and Johnson starting again, stay up because ultimately the more players we have in the prem the better. But I suspect both will go down unfortunately. You would have thought in today's day and age, that somebody would pick up O Neil's comments and want some kind of explanation from the man. |
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Post by bale-droed on Jun 21, 2023 5:11:22 GMT
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Post by ddirpytnop on Jun 21, 2023 6:41:13 GMT
A shame? I would always expect players to back their manager. Those that don't shouldn't be playing. It's called loyalty - together stronger, remember? |
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Post by morg on Jun 21, 2023 7:19:59 GMT
A shame? I would always expect players to back their manager. Those that don't shouldn't be playing. It's called loyalty - together stronger, remember? I'd say that's pretty standard stuff. As would be the. "The new gaffer has brought energy to the camp, really enjoying his training methods and we know that we've now got the right guy to take us forward" if Page were to be replaced. |
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Post by bale-droed on Jun 21, 2023 11:06:18 GMT
A shame? I would always expect players to back their manager. Those that don't shouldn't be playing. It's called loyalty - together stronger, remember? I do remember together stronger. Bloody good times. Shame it's clearly not like that now. |
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Post by iantov on Oct 14, 2023 9:21:48 GMT
Read a Q&A in FourFourTwo with a Bournemouth fan where one of the questions was 'Which player would you drive to another club...'?
He's not that bad is he!?
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Post by underwood on Oct 17, 2023 11:20:11 GMT
A belated well done to Mepham for the other night. Not many plaudits for him or Rodon, but it was arguably their best joint performance for us.
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Post by allezlesrouges on Oct 17, 2023 15:52:57 GMT
A belated well done to Mepham for the other night. Not many plaudits for him or Rodon, but it was arguably their best joint performance for us. After not kicking a ball for 5 weeks as well! |
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