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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Mon 3 Aug 15:07
Caleb Pongratz
@CalebPongratz10
Sources: The New England Revolution are loaning midfielder Allan Oyirwoth to Scottish Championship side Dunfermline Athletic FC through May 31, 2027, with an option for a permanent transfer.
The 19-year-old Ugandan midfielder has spent the majority of his time developing with New England Revolution II, while also making first-team appearances for the first team in MLS and the U.S. Open Cup.
Reporting with
@Sam_Lattof
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Topic Originator: Alf
Date: Mon 3 Aug 15:18
Touted as a wonder kid
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rZouLJOFTdY
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Topic Originator: CitizenPar
Date: Mon 3 Aug 15:26
He has played against the GOAT!
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Mon 3 Aug 15:27
Quote:
CitizenPar, Mon 3 Aug 15:26
He has played against the GOAT!
Hamish French retired ages ago
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Mon 3 Aug 15:39
Why make boring merry go round championship signings when you can bring in random guys like this? Hopefully can be a good addition to the midfield as we`re definitely short there.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 3 Aug 15:44
6` 1``. already has Uganda caps, the first gained when he was 16. He`s under contract at New England Revolution until 2028 with an option for another year.
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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton
Date: Mon 3 Aug 16:02
He`s no going to come cheap. Saw his highlights package on youtube.He looks class.
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Mon 3 Aug 16:04
Quote:
Bertie Paton, Mon 3 Aug 16:02
He`s no going to come cheap. Saw his highlights package on youtube.He looks class.
All MLS salaries are published online. Currently on about £2k/week.
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Mon 3 Aug 16:29
From Gillette Stadium to East End Park. It would make a great away friendly, show them what the Black and White Army is like compared to the Tartan Army.
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Topic Originator: Lesliepartoo
Date: Mon 3 Aug 16:35
Looks like a young wanyama
Cmon ye pars
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 3 Aug 16:36
According to `Blazing Musket`a website covering football in New England the loan move is being reported by `multiple sources`.They say -
`The Ugandan has primarily been with Revs II this season. He has made 15 appearances and scored just one goal. The teenager was supposed to be the next young star to rise through the ranks with New England but since the arrival of Marko Mitrovic, he has struggled to command a place in the first team.`
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Topic Originator: ipswichpar
Date: Mon 3 Aug 16:47
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 3 Aug 15:44
6` 1``. already has Uganda caps, the first gained when he was 16. He`s under contract at New England Revolution until 2028 with an option for another year.
Shame he isn`t an inch taller with blue eyes.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 3 Aug 16:48
It`s now being reported in the Record`s `transfer live` news.
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Topic Originator: ipswichpar
Date: Mon 3 Aug 16:58
Generally his performances when he plays the full 90 minutes look quite strong.
Really interesting to see how this new approach to recruitment works out. As said above, way more interesting that the same folk rotating around and around.
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Topic Originator: Turps
Date: Mon 3 Aug 17:19
Quote:
GJS93, Mon 3 Aug 17:14
https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/allan-oyirwoth/
player status as "loaned out", looks like just a case of when it gets announced officially.
Think that just means to the development team.
2026: Beginning the 2026 season on loan with New England’s developmental team, Revolution II, in MLS NEXT Pro
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Topic Originator: Biggles
Date: Mon 3 Aug 17:54
One report says a years loan with an option to make it permanent. If true then a good bit security for the club going forward if the move works out well.
Will he save it? Save it??? He never bloody saw it! Like a bullet!
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Topic Originator: SamRockPar
Date: Mon 3 Aug 21:26
Haha thought the same .
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Topic Originator: Par-timer
Date: Mon 3 Aug 21:41
That school/football finishing academy he went to near Leicester is the same one Nikolay Todorov went to when he came over from Bulgaria.
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Topic Originator: Bandy
Date: Wed 5 Aug 20:58
Gone quiet this one....
Hope we get him - we need a bit more midfield depth.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Wed 5 Aug 21:37
A Ugandan newspaper reported;
His Scottish visa has been secured;
his work permit is still pending;
New England, Dunfermline, FUFA and his representatives have all been involved in completing the process.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Wed 5 Aug 22:11
Quote:
Bandy, Wed 5 Aug 20:58
Gone quiet this one....
Hope we get him - we need a bit more midfield depth.
Uganda media reporting it’s a done deal.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Wed 5 Aug 22:21
Takes a few days for work permit. Should be announced this week…. If it is a done deal.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Wed 5 Aug 22:32
Need to get onto the Ugandan media about how to pronounce Dunfermline 😂
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Wed 5 Aug 22:35
Quote:
jake89, Wed 5 Aug 22:32
Need to get onto the Ugandan media about how to pronounce Dunfermline 😂
🤣 They seem excited about it.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Thu 6 Aug 09:13
Played against the likes of Messi and Suarez.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Thu 6 Aug 09:29
Apparently, it`s easier to get a work permit if a player has been capped at international level, so if that`s true, I don`t see any issues with securing a permit.
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Thu 6 Aug 10:23
Topic Originator: Sacktheref69 like
Date: Thu 6 Aug 09:29
Apparently, it`s easier to get a work permit if a player has been capped at international level, so if that`s true, I don`t see any issues with securing a permit.
Or not a boxer….
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Thu 6 Aug 10:41
As signing rumours go, being linked with a `wonderkid` must be right up there in terms of excitement? Up there with a former player returning that went on to play at a really high level.
I`m just ignoring the fact the label is only on one video probably created by his agent or mum...
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Thu 6 Aug 11:15
Quote:
Jeffery, Thu 6 Aug 10:41
As signing rumours go, being linked with a `wonderkid` must be right up there in terms of excitement? Up there with a former player returning that went on to play at a really high level.
I`m just ignoring the fact the label is only on one video probably created by his agent or mum...
That thought did cross my mind also, but knowing that he went to the US to play, they must see something in him
G Wardrope
Post Edited (Thu 06 Aug 12:29)
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Topic Originator: Gaz3822
Date: Thu 6 Aug 11:29
Can he do it on a freezing Tuesday night in December blah blah blah
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Topic Originator: ipswichpar
Date: Thu 6 Aug 11:41
Do we need a crowd funder for a phone with better predictive text for Mr Wardrope? 😉
It has been quieter than I expected on the signings front, so I`m really hoping that means there`s more chance of this one having legs.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Thu 6 Aug 12:31
Quote:
Gaz3822, Thu 6 Aug 11:29
Can he do it on a freezing Tuesday night in December blah blah blah
The conditions he currently plays in;
Winters: Cold and freezing, with average lows dipping below 0°C, frequent snowstorms, and chilly winds affecting early-season matches.
Summers: Warm to hot and humid, with peak July temperatures near 28°C and occasional intense summer thunderstorms.
Spring & Autumn: Mild transition periods, though spring can bring lingering chill and autumn features crisp, cool conditions ideal for soccer.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Thu 6 Aug 14:41
Quote:
Indiapar1, Thu 6 Aug 11:15
Quote:
Jeffery, Thu 6 Aug 10:41
As signing rumours go, being linked with a `wonderkid` must be right up there in terms of excitement? Up there with a former player returning that went on to play at a really high level.
I`m just ignoring the fact the label is only on one video probably created by his agent or mum...
That thought did cross my mind also, but knowing that he went to the US to play, they must see something in him
I`m also a bit wary of "wonder kids", guys like Freddy Adu, Islam Feruz, even the likes of Victor Wanyama and his brother. Totally dominate in kids football, playing like men against boys, then drop away when they are actually playing against men. Wanyama`s brother was actually a lot older than they said, possibly the same with Victor too, given that he was pretty much knackered by the time he left Spurs at 29
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Topic Originator: Geordiepar
Date: Thu 6 Aug 15:25
He was linked with Chelsea, Athletico Madrid, Aston Villa and Celtic at the end of last year.
Looks like it could be a fantastic signing.
Bit like Caceres, the loan would open up a senior roster spot and an international slot for New England Revolution which might partly explain the load deal. He’s been playing for the New England Revolution II team, although has made a few appearances for the senior team.
Sounds too good to be true, and that there should be bigger clubs interested so have to ask what the catch is. Anyway we need a midfielder so hope this is true and that the he proves to be a super talent.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Thu 6 Aug 22:16
Quote:
Geordiepar, Thu 6 Aug 15:25
He was linked with Chelsea, Athletico Madrid, Aston Villa and Celtic at the end of last year.
Looks like it could be a fantastic signing.
Bit like Caceres, the loan would open up a senior roster spot and an international slot for New England Revolution which might partly explain the load deal. He’s been playing for the New England Revolution II team, although has made a few appearances for the senior team.
Sounds too good to be true, and that there should be bigger clubs interested so have to ask what the catch is. Anyway we need a midfielder so hope this is true and that the he proves to be a super talent.
His spell at Brooke House College and Academy in Leicester gave him significant exposure to English scouts—the academy has links with professional clubs and regularly hosts scouts—but there is no evidence that any particular club submitted an offer. There was a rumour he turned down European clubs to go to the US but it was just a rumour.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Thu 6 Aug 22:54
I looked up Brooke House and it looks like a brilliant setup.
Boarding fees though for a school year appear to be £55k, with day tuition £32k.
Does anyone know if the No.19 bus stops there? Just trying to do the maths around how many kidneys I`d have to sell to send the kids.
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Topic Originator: thebear
Date: Fri 7 Aug 12:44
Amazes me, if he is so good, why has a higher team not nabbed him. Or are we selling ourselves high
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Fri 7 Aug 12:58
Compared with the UK football pyramid, the standard of a strong MLS NEXT Pro team like New England Revolution II is often considered roughly comparable to the upper end of the National League or League Two, with the very best individuals capable of playing at a higher level. The emphasis, however, is on developing young talent rather than winning championships.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: wetherby
Date: Fri 7 Aug 13:19
Probably as good as that American (?) full back we signed - remember seeing him at Ayr away and after he cost us two goals eventually taken off - was his name Jones ? Never seen again.
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Topic Originator: Dumpster
Date: Fri 7 Aug 13:30
Quote:
wetherby, Fri 7 Aug 13:19
Probably as good as that American (?) full back we signed - remember seeing him at Ayr away and after he cost us two goals eventually taken off - was his name Jones ? Never seen again.
I think he was from Hong Kong? Not sure what happened to him?
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Fri 7 Aug 13:31
Yeah do wonder if he is as good as people are indicating why is Dunfermline the destination but the highlight reel looks promising, if it’s true that bigger clubs have sniffed about him then it does indicate there is talent there - we don’t need him to be a world beater and could be more than capable of competing in the Championship.
Not really a risk either giving we loan him with option to buy.
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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Fri 7 Aug 13:56
Quote:
Dumpster, Fri 7 Aug 13:30
Quote:
wetherby, Fri 7 Aug 13:19
Probably as good as that American (?) full back we signed - remember seeing him at Ayr away and after he cost us two goals eventually taken off - was his name Jones ? Never seen again.
I think he was from Hong Kong? Not sure what happened to him?
Leon Jones. Born here but represented Hong Kong. He is still playing there.
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Fri 7 Aug 14:22
Quote:
Dumpster, Fri 7 Aug 13:30
Quote:
wetherby, Fri 7 Aug 13:19
Probably as good as that American (?) full back we signed - remember seeing him at Ayr away and after he cost us two goals eventually taken off - was his name Jones ? Never seen again.
I think he was from Hong Kong? Not sure what happened to him?
Scottish/Hongkonger, played college "soccer". Still plays in Hong Kong and has been capped 20 times for them.
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Topic Originator: Back_oh_the_net
Date: Fri 7 Aug 15:33
Quote:
wetherby, Fri 7 Aug 13:19
Probably as good as that American (?) full back we signed - remember seeing him at Ayr away and after he cost us two goals eventually taken off - was his name Jones ? Never seen again.
That the guy who absolutely sh@t it in front of a crowd?
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Fri 7 Aug 15:46
Honestly can not remember Leon Jones
Loving You, Is In My DNA
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Topic Originator: wetherby
Date: Fri 7 Aug 16:12
Topic Originator: Buster_Brown like
Date: Fri 7 Aug 15:46
"Honestly can not remember Leon Jones"
Lucky you. Season 21/22 , two appearances.
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Fri 7 Aug 16:35
Played away to Raith and I want to say away to St.Mirren maybe too.
C'mon Ye Pars!
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 7 Aug 16:53
From wikipedia -
Date of birth 28 February 1998 (age 28)
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Position Centre back
Youth career
2005 Eastern District Sports Association
2008–2017 Heart of Midlothian
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2021 Kentucky Wildcats 57 (2)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019 Chicago FC United 9 (0)
2021–2022 Dunfermline Athletic 2 (0)
2022–2024 Eastern 24 (1)
2024–2025 Kitchee 21 (0)
2025–2026 Eastern District 8 (0)
International career‡
2013 Scotland U15 4 (0)
2013 Scotland U16 8 (0)
2024– Hong Kong 20 (1)
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Fri 7 Aug 18:27
Incoming
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Fri 7 Aug 18:30
Allan!
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 7 Aug 18:33
Confirmed!
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Fri 7 Aug 18:34
Welcome young lad!
Can we please be mindful that he`s young, in a new environment, culture etc and give the lad a chance please?
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: MrEdd
Date: Fri 7 Aug 18:40
Superb, he looked great on his highlight reel but yes, he is young and will need a bit of time. I love that we are taking him on loan with an option to sign him.
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Fri 7 Aug 18:42
Great news. Welcome Big Al 💪💪
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Topic Originator: SusieQ
Date: Fri 7 Aug 18:44
Interesting signing - welcome Allan.
Wonder if any Bostonians will be tempted across to watch him 😎🤔👏🏼😄
COME ON YE PARS!
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Topic Originator: DunfyDave
Date: Fri 7 Aug 18:59
Quote:
SusieQ, Fri 7 Aug 18:44
Interesting signing - welcome Allan.
Wonder if any Bostonians will be tempted across to watch him 😎🤔👏🏼😄
^^^ Need a new 3rd strip SQ that incorporated Red Sox below the knees 🤔
DunfyDave
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Topic Originator: Leamington_sPAR
Date: Fri 7 Aug 19:01
Quote:
Dandy Warhol, Fri 7 Aug 18:34
Welcome young lad!
Can we please be mindful that he`s young, in a new environment, culture etc and give the lad a chance please?
Spot on👍🏻
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Topic Originator: SusieQ
Date: Fri 7 Aug 19:07
Quote:
DunfyDave, Fri 7 Aug 18:59
Quote:
SusieQ, Fri 7 Aug 18:44
Interesting signing - welcome Allan.
Wonder if any Bostonians will be tempted across to watch him 😎🤔👏🏼😄
^^^ Need a new 3rd strip SQ that incorporated Red Sox below the knees 🤔
Normally I`d say no thanks (as a Blue Jays fan) but red IS part of our colours, so mibbees aye, mibbees naw!! 🤔🤣🤣
Keep seeing Red Sox caps everywhere 🤔🙄🤣
COME ON YE PARS!
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Fri 7 Aug 19:22
“Allan’s a player I’ve known about for maybe six to eight months,” explained Lennon. “He’s sort of stalled a little bit at New England, but I’ve looked at him and we’ve had good reports on him.
“He came to my attention a while back and I know there was a bit of interest in him.
“But it’s sort of all stalled a little bit because he hasn’t been playing a lot.
“So, the opportunity came up to take him and we had no hesitation because he brings something different to what we’ve got.
“We’ve got plenty of ‘sixes’ and we did have last year as well. He’s more of a running midfield player.
“He’s more of an attacking eight. We have a shortage of them, really. I’m happy with the midfield players we’ve got, but he’ll bring something a little bit different, hopefully.
“He’s well thought of. Like I said, his career stalled a little bit but this may put him back in the shop window for a lot of clubs.
“But, for us, there’s an opportunity to loan him and then maybe buy him. So, we’ll see how it goes.”
A Ugandan playing in the MLS does not seem like an obvious target for Dunfermline in the Scottish Championship.
However, with the aid of owners Park Bench’s football consultant, John Colquhoun, Lennon is delighted to have got a deal over the line.
“Just through agents and networking and obviously speaking to people,” he said of how Oyirwoth came to his attention. “John Colquhoun knew of him as well.
“So, when his name popped up, we were quite keen on the idea and, thankfully, John’s made it happen.
“We’ll assess him. He’ll not be ready for the weekend, obviously, but he’s been playing games, so I don’t think we’ll have too many problems with fitness levels.”
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 7 Aug 19:34
It`s taken while but let`s hope it`s worth it.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Fri 7 Aug 19:39
Welcome to the Pars Allan.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Fri 7 Aug 20:22
Highlight reels give me the fear, Josh coley’s one looked like we had a future star on our hands!
The good thing about this guy is he’ll be up to it physically and that’s half the battle in this league!
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Fri 7 Aug 21:51
Quote:
Dandy Warhol, Fri 7 Aug 18:34
Welcome young lad!
Can we please be mindful that he`s young, in a new environment, culture etc and give the lad a chance please?
This, from you, must surely be taking the p¹ss. Normally you are baying like a rabid Reformer, wanting folk coming in to the UK sent packing
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Sat 8 Aug 06:23
Quote:
red-star-par, Fri 7 Aug 21:51
Quote:
Dandy Warhol, Fri 7 Aug 18:34
Welcome young lad!
Can we please be mindful that he`s young, in a new environment, culture etc and give the lad a chance please?
This, from you, must surely be taking the p¹ss. Normally you are baying like a rabid Reformer, wanting folk coming in to the UK sent packing
I want rapists deported and don`t want to pay for criminals. Tell you what, illustrate "rabid reformer", i`ll wait.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Sat 8 Aug 07:15
Quote:
Berkey, Fri 7 Aug 20:22
Highlight reels give me the fear, Josh coley’s one looked like we had a future star on our hands!
The good thing about this guy is he’ll be up to it physically and that’s half the battle in this league!
Remember the Kerr McInroy one? They showed him rattling them in from 20 and 30 yards, and then when he came to us, he never had a shot from outside the box. It was like we’d signed the wrong one 😂
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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