Still out for the Liverpool game 🤔
Quote from: perry geyton on January 08, 2024, 06:48:03 PMStill out for the Liverpool game 🤔
What is Fulham's physio doing?
Half a season on the sick list has cost FFC how much? I'm guessing it's at least a million 🧐
Physio can't catch him, too slippery with baby oil.
He must have caught what Kongolo has.
Traore and kongolo are brothers they both go on the missing list they sound like Tonys boys along with Swiss fullback on loan abroad trying to disappear and recent comment tony said about lukic that he is a good player makes you wonder who bought him I wonder don't give up your day Job o sorry it's Dof at fulham it's winter time for circuses I wonder if billy smarts have any clowns they don't want.
I don't understand why injured players are the targets of jokes and snide comments. What is the point of mocking the player for being injured? I get the sense that people equate being injured with being lazy or something. After an injury, it's hard work to get through surgeries and physical therapy. I doubt any of these players enjoy being injured, and you should realize that they are human beings. Injuries cause quite a lot of physical pain, and can take their toll mentally as well. I am guessing most of you have never sustained a big injury, otherwise you would be more compassionate. I can understand the questioning of our transfer business and medical staff to some degree, but why is it fashionable to make fun of an injured human being?
Quote from: MickTheBeard on January 08, 2024, 08:07:17 PMTraore and kongolo are brothers they both go on the missing list they sound like Tonys boys along with Swiss fullback on loan abroad trying to disappear and recent comment tony said about lukic that he is a good player makes you wonder who bought him I wonder don't give up your day Job o sorry it's Dof at fulham it's winter time for circuses I wonder if billy smarts have any clowns they don't want.
Traore has never missed this many games in his career through injury, albeit you wouldn't know that since I doubt you'd have the foresight to look it up before launching into a copy & paste rant
Just as well we didn't pay all that money for Madison.
Quote from: Deeping_white on January 08, 2024, 08:11:14 PMQuote from: MickTheBeard on January 08, 2024, 08:07:17 PMTraore and kongolo are brothers they both go on the missing list they sound like Tonys boys along with Swiss fullback on loan abroad trying to disappear and recent comment tony said about lukic that he is a good player makes you wonder who bought him I wonder don't give up your day Job o sorry it's Dof at fulham it's winter time for circuses I wonder if billy smarts have any clowns they don't want.
edit: read the posts way wrong.
Wasn't Lukic a Mitro recommendation? And wasn't either Muniz or Vini wanted by Silva?
It is funny how all the good players that are brought in get overlooked but anyone who isn't considered good is TK's signing.
Don't recall any whining about Cairney when he's been out injured long term during his time with us. Or any other long term injured FFC player. So why are people so wound up about Traore?
I'm sure every player detests being injured, and can't wait to get back, but it's a hazard of the pro's job.
I still think he's a was a good signing, and will do well under Marco.
Quote from: FishaPrice on January 08, 2024, 08:09:37 PMI don't understand why injured players are the targets of jokes and snide comments. What is the point of mocking the player for being injured? I get the sense that people equate being injured with being lazy or something. After an injury, it's hard work to get through surgeries and physical therapy. I doubt any of these players enjoy being injured, and you should realize that they are human beings. Injuries cause quite a lot of physical pain, and can take their toll mentally as well. I am guessing most of you have never sustained a big injury, otherwise you would be more compassionate. I can understand the questioning of our transfer business and medical staff to some degree, but why is it fashionable to make fun of an injured human being?
I agree that it demonstrates a lack of kindness and understanding. If I may be devil's advocate for the jokers, then I have to point out that there has been a dearth of information from Fulham about his progress and posters abhor a vacuum. Also, if you draw attention to the virtues of baby oil then you are going to attract ridicule. Personally I prefer to apply cheese.
Quote from: Ludlow Richard on January 09, 2024, 08:39:25 AMDon't recall any whining about Cairney when he's been out injured long term during his time with us. Or any other long term injured FFC player. So why are people so wound up about Traore?
It's because the OP posted a derogatory comment about Traore and like many, has a pathological need to appear 'right'.
Then other posters join in to promote their agenda of, 'everything TK and the club do is shite and why can't we have better owners'.
Quote from: Ludlow Richard on January 09, 2024, 08:39:25 AMDon't recall any whining about Cairney when he's been out injured long term during his time with us. Or any other long term injured FFC player. So why are people so wound up about Traore?
To be honest Richard, people aren't. It's only Perry up to his usual sh!t stirring.
Quote from: Ludlow Richard on January 09, 2024, 08:39:25 AMDon't recall any whining about Cairney when he's been out injured long term during his time with us. Or any other long term injured FFC player. So why are people so wound up about Traore?
We have seen a lot of Tom on the field before his injury spell.
The targets for our jibes are the new signings who hardly play a game for us before disappearing into the sick room for months. We cannot help wondering if the signing on medical was at fault or the player cleverly hid things from the medics, either way it seems we may have been deceived.
Quote from: The Old Count on January 09, 2024, 09:21:09 AMQuote from: Ludlow Richard on January 09, 2024, 08:39:25 AMDon't recall any whining about Cairney when he's been out injured long term during his time with us. Or any other long term injured FFC player. So why are people so wound up about Traore?
It's because the OP posted a derogatory comment about Traore and like many, has a pathological need to appear 'right'.
Then other posters join in to promote their agenda of, 'everything TK and the club do is shite and why can't we have better owners'.
He just said he was out for the Liverpool game?
Quote from: filham on January 09, 2024, 10:26:26 AMQuote from: Ludlow Richard on January 09, 2024, 08:39:25 AMDon't recall any whining about Cairney when he's been out injured long term during his time with us. Or any other long term injured FFC player. So why are people so wound up about Traore?
We have seen a lot of Tom on the field before his injury spell.
The targets for our jibes are the new signings who hardly play a game for us before disappearing into the sick room for months. We cannot help wondering if the signing on medical was at fault or the player cleverly hid things from the medics, either way it seems we may have been deceived.
Well, if you looked more closely you would see that he has hurt his hamstring multiple times in the last year, and every single time it gets hurt he will be out for longer due to it being weakened. There will be a longer recovery period.
When you have hamstring the size of his, I suspect it makes recovery harder. He was very nearly back a month or so ago and he has re-done it. I suspect the medics are being very very careful with him so when he gets fit it will be for the long term.
He's a good player, I don't think he's had a big history with injuries but please correct me if I'm wrong.
When he's back fit he'll be a good asset for us
A shame a great option to have from the Bench.Would be to great to have him available for the 2nd leg If the game is alive.
Apart from a metatarsal injury in 15/16 - his injury history is not too bad. Just unlucky this season unfortunately, although he does seem susceptible to hamstring injuries (from Transfermarkt):
23/24 Hamstring injury Nov 20, 2023 - 50 days Fulham FC10
23/24 Hamstring injury Sep 11, 2023 Nov 11, 2023 61 days Fulham FC9
22/23 Hamstring injury Jul 20, 2022 Aug 13, 2022 24 days Wolverhampton Wanderers2
20/21 Hamstring injury Jan 9, 2021 Jan 14, 2021 5 days Wolverhampton Wanderers1
20/21 Knock Sep 2, 2020 Sep 4, 2020 2 days Spain1
19/20 Shoulder injury Mar 2, 2020 Mar 6, 2020 4 days -
19/20 Shoulder injury Feb 2, 2020 Feb 13, 2020 11 days -
19/20 Knock Jan 17, 2020 Jan 17, 2020 0 days -
19/20 Shoulder injury Dec 16, 2019 Dec 20, 2019 4 days -
19/20 Knock Nov 11, 2019 Nov 22, 2019 11 days Spain2
18/19 Hamstring injury Dec 30, 2018 Jan 1, 2019 2 days -
18/19 Shoulder injury Jul 27, 2018 Aug 17, 2018 21 days Middlesbrough FC Wolverhampton Wanderers3
15/16 Metatarsal fracture Jan 3, 2016 Apr 3, 2016 91 days Aston Villa Spain19
15/16 Calf injury Aug 25, 2015 Sep 19, 2015 25 days Aston Villa Spain7
Quote from: Somerset Fulham on January 09, 2024, 10:12:18 AMQuote from: Ludlow Richard on January 09, 2024, 08:39:25 AMDon't recall any whining about Cairney when he's been out injured long term during his time with us. Or any other long term injured FFC player. So why are people so wound up about Traore?
To be honest Richard, people aren't. It's only Perry up to his usual sh!t stirring.
Well well well Somerset I seem to recall you insulting me when I said we won't be seeing him until the new year ?
Turns out I was correct, that's all, infact I doubt we'll see him in January either
No need to get so defensive
Quote from: perry geyton on January 09, 2024, 03:17:34 PMQuote from: Somerset Fulham on January 09, 2024, 10:12:18 AMQuote from: Ludlow Richard on January 09, 2024, 08:39:25 AMDon't recall any whining about Cairney when he's been out injured long term during his time with us. Or any other long term injured FFC player. So why are people so wound up about Traore?
To be honest Richard, people aren't. It's only Perry up to his usual sh!t stirring.
Well well well Somerset I seem to recall you insulting me when I said we won't be seeing him until the new year ?
Turns out I was correct, that's all, infact I doubt we'll see him in January either
No need to get so defensive
You repeatedly called him a derogatory name and then started throwing childish insults at people when they called you out on it. If anyone dares to look at TC funny you'd start a new thread after a win calling them out on their opinion, can you not see the hypocrisy?
Quote from: I Ronic on January 09, 2024, 12:03:59 PMQuote from: The Old Count on January 09, 2024, 09:21:09 AMQuote from: Ludlow Richard on January 09, 2024, 08:39:25 AMDon't recall any whining about Cairney when he's been out injured long term during his time with us. Or any other long term injured FFC player. So why are people so wound up about Traore?
It's because the OP posted a derogatory comment about Traore and like many, has a pathological need to appear 'right'.
Then other posters join in to promote their agenda of, 'everything TK and the club do is shite and why can't we have better owners'.
He just said he was out for the Liverpool game?
In his defense I did label him as a meathead in a previous post,
Quote from: Deeping_white on January 09, 2024, 05:23:05 PMQuote from: perry geyton on January 09, 2024, 03:17:34 PMQuote from: Somerset Fulham on January 09, 2024, 10:12:18 AMQuote from: Ludlow Richard on January 09, 2024, 08:39:25 AMDon't recall any whining about Cairney when he's been out injured long term during his time with us. Or any other long term injured FFC player. So why are people so wound up about Traore?
To be honest Richard, people aren't. It's only Perry up to his usual sh!t stirring.
Well well well Somerset I seem to recall you insulting me when I said we won't be seeing him until the new year ?
Turns out I was correct, that's all, infact I doubt we'll see him in January either
No need to get so defensive
You repeatedly called him a derogatory name and then started throwing childish insults at people when they called you out on it. If anyone dares to look at TC funny you'd start a new thread after a win calling them out on their opinion, can you not see the hypocrisy?
Big difference TC is a Fulham legend, Traore has to play to become one
My fear is that he's a sick note, I hope I'm wrong
Quote from: perry geyton on January 09, 2024, 03:17:34 PMQuote from: Somerset Fulham on January 09, 2024, 10:12:18 AMQuote from: Ludlow Richard on January 09, 2024, 08:39:25 AMDon't recall any whining about Cairney when he's been out injured long term during his time with us. Or any other long term injured FFC player. So why are people so wound up about Traore?
To be honest Richard, people aren't. It's only Perry up to his usual sh!t stirring.
Well well well Somerset I seem to recall you insulting me when I said we won't be seeing him until the new year ?
Turns out I was correct, that's all, infact I doubt we'll see him in January either
No need to get so defensive
You see, this is where you are inventing things once again Perry.
I didn't mention his injury or the rehabilitation period surrounding it but anybody could have guessed that a guy that relies heavily on pace that has done his hamstring was going to be out for a while.
I questioned the story that you had once again made up.
Big difference. ::thumb::
Quote from: Somerset Fulham on January 09, 2024, 05:50:23 PMQuote from: perry geyton on January 09, 2024, 03:17:34 PMQuote from: Somerset Fulham on January 09, 2024, 10:12:18 AMQuote from: Ludlow Richard on January 09, 2024, 08:39:25 AMDon't recall any whining about Cairney when he's been out injured long term during his time with us. Or any other long term injured FFC player. So why are people so wound up about Traore?
To be honest Richard, people aren't. It's only Perry up to his usual sh!t stirring.
Well well well Somerset I seem to recall you insulting me when I said we won't be seeing him until the new year ?
Turns out I was correct, that's all, infact I doubt we'll see him in January either
No need to get so defensive
You see, this is where you are inventing things once again Perry.
I didn't mention his injury or the rehabilitation period surrounding it but anybody could have guessed that a guy that relies heavily on pace that has done his hamstring was going to be out for a while.
I questioned the story that you had once again made up.
Big difference. ::thumb::
Tell the truth Somerset
I just said he won't be back playing this year and you got all defensive
Quote from: Ludlow Richard on January 09, 2024, 08:39:25 AMDon't recall any whining about Cairney when he's been out injured long term during his time with us. Or any other long term injured FFC player. So why are people so wound up about Traore?
TC played a number of games before injury, How many minutes had Traore played for us?
Quote from: Bill2 on January 09, 2024, 06:26:09 PMQuote from: Ludlow Richard on January 09, 2024, 08:39:25 AMDon't recall any whining about Cairney when he's been out injured long term during his time with us. Or any other long term injured FFC player. So why are people so wound up about Traore?
TC played a number of games before injury, How many minutes had Traore played for us?
According to the stats I have seen, he has played a total of 40 minutes for us since we signed him which probably equates to him earning over 500k an hour, maybe?
Quote from: perry geyton on January 09, 2024, 05:53:19 PMQuote from: Somerset Fulham on January 09, 2024, 05:50:23 PMQuote from: perry geyton on January 09, 2024, 03:17:34 PMQuote from: Somerset Fulham on January 09, 2024, 10:12:18 AMQuote from: Ludlow Richard on January 09, 2024, 08:39:25 AMDon't recall any whining about Cairney when he's been out injured long term during his time with us. Or any other long term injured FFC player. So why are people so wound up about Traore?
To be honest Richard, people aren't. It's only Perry up to his usual sh!t stirring.
Well well well Somerset I seem to recall you insulting me when I said we won't be seeing him until the new year ?
Turns out I was correct, that's all, infact I doubt we'll see him in January either
No need to get so defensive
You see, this is where you are inventing things once again Perry.
I didn't mention his injury or the rehabilitation period surrounding it but anybody could have guessed that a guy that relies heavily on pace that has done his hamstring was going to be out for a while.
I questioned the story that you had once again made up.
Big difference. ::thumb::
Tell the truth Somerset
I just said he won't be back playing this year and you got all defensive
No, no I didn't. Stop perpetuating the lie. Again.
Quote from: LC on January 09, 2024, 01:38:12 PMHe's a good player, I don't think he's had a big history with injuries but please correct me if I'm wrong.
When he's back fit he'll be a good asset for us
For those looking for new signings, he will actually feel like a new signing. Fit and flying Traore is a great weapon in the 2nd half of the season
Quote from: davew on January 09, 2024, 06:32:43 PMQuote from: Bill2 on January 09, 2024, 06:26:09 PMQuote from: Ludlow Richard on January 09, 2024, 08:39:25 AMDon't recall any whining about Cairney when he's been out injured long term during his time with us. Or any other long term injured FFC player. So why are people so wound up about Traore?
TC played a number of games before injury, How many minutes had Traore played for us?
According to the stats I have seen, he has played a total of 40 minutes for us since we signed him which probably equates to him earning over 500k an hour, maybe?
Where can I get a job like that ?
Quote from: Cumbrian White on January 09, 2024, 07:19:10 PMQuote from: LC on January 09, 2024, 01:38:12 PMHe's a good player, I don't think he's had a big history with injuries but please correct me if I'm wrong.
When he's back fit he'll be a good asset for us
For those looking for new signings, he will actually feel like a new signing. Fit and flying Traore is a great weapon in the 2nd half of the season
IF
Perry, what I don't understand is why you're so obsessed with this player. This must be the third or fourth thread you've started about him.
Tom Cairney will be getting jealous!
Quote from: Eton White on January 09, 2024, 07:35:18 PMPerry, what I don't understand is why you're so obsessed with this player. This must be the third or fourth thread you've started about him.
Tom Cairney will be getting jealous!
I know please don't tell him
Quote from: Somerset Fulham on January 09, 2024, 06:34:47 PMQuote from: perry geyton on January 09, 2024, 05:53:19 PMQuote from: Somerset Fulham on January 09, 2024, 05:50:23 PMQuote from: perry geyton on January 09, 2024, 03:17:34 PMQuote from: Somerset Fulham on January 09, 2024, 10:12:18 AMQuote from: Ludlow Richard on January 09, 2024, 08:39:25 AMDon't recall any whining about Cairney when he's been out injured long term during his time with us. Or any other long term injured FFC player. So why are people so wound up about Traore?
To be honest Richard, people aren't. It's only Perry up to his usual sh!t stirring.
Well well well Somerset I seem to recall you insulting me when I said we won't be seeing him until the new year ?
Turns out I was correct, that's all, infact I doubt we'll see him in January either
No need to get so defensive
You see, this is where you are inventing things once again Perry.
I didn't mention his injury or the rehabilitation period surrounding it but anybody could have guessed that a guy that relies heavily on pace that has done his hamstring was going to be out for a while.
I questioned the story that you had once again made up.
Big difference. ::thumb::
Tell the truth Somerset
I just said he won't be back playing this year and you got all defensive
No, no I didn't. Stop perpetuating the lie. Again.
A simple "you were right again" Perry would of been adequate enough Somerset
Whatever.
You continue to embarrass yourself thinking you are clever with this childish defence, it's no skin off of my nose.
Quote from: perry geyton on January 09, 2024, 08:22:03 PMQuote from: Somerset Fulham on January 09, 2024, 06:34:47 PMQuote from: perry geyton on January 09, 2024, 05:53:19 PMQuote from: Somerset Fulham on January 09, 2024, 05:50:23 PMQuote from: perry geyton on January 09, 2024, 03:17:34 PMQuote from: Somerset Fulham on January 09, 2024, 10:12:18 AMQuote from: Ludlow Richard on January 09, 2024, 08:39:25 AMDon't recall any whining about Cairney when he's been out injured long term during his time with us. Or any other long term injured FFC player. So why are people so wound up about Traore?
To be honest Richard, people aren't. It's only Perry up to his usual sh!t stirring.
Well well well Somerset I seem to recall you insulting me when I said we won't be seeing him until the new year ?
Turns out I was correct, that's all, infact I doubt we'll see him in January either
No need to get so defensive
You see, this is where you are inventing things once again Perry.
I didn't mention his injury or the rehabilitation period surrounding it but anybody could have guessed that a guy that relies heavily on pace that has done his hamstring was going to be out for a while.
I questioned the story that you had once again made up.
Big difference. ::thumb::
Tell the truth Somerset
I just said he won't be back playing this year and you got all defensive
No, no I didn't. Stop perpetuating the lie. Again.
A simple "you were right again" Perry would of been adequate enough Somerset
I assume this is some attempt at banter or trolling but it's really just embarrassing to read.
Quote from: Cumbrian White on January 09, 2024, 07:19:10 PMQuote from: LC on January 09, 2024, 01:38:12 PMHe's a good player, I don't think he's had a big history with injuries but please correct me if I'm wrong.
When he's back fit he'll be a good asset for us
For those looking for new signings, he will actually feel like a new signing. Fit and flying Traore is a great weapon in the 2nd half of the season
Agreed but we will soon be in the third half of the season!
Quote from: Grassy Noel on January 09, 2024, 10:54:12 PMQuote from: Cumbrian White on January 09, 2024, 07:19:10 PMQuote from: LC on January 09, 2024, 01:38:12 PMHe's a good player, I don't think he's had a big history with injuries but please correct me if I'm wrong.
When he's back fit he'll be a good asset for us
For those looking for new signings, he will actually feel like a new signing. Fit and flying Traore is a great weapon in the 2nd half of the season
Agreed but we will soon be in the third half of the season!
It's an unfortunate situation. But I really like this guy and I've followed him for a while. I still think he can have a big breakout season even at his age. Klopp liked him, Barca signed him, he has something, and I'm hoping he will eventually produce it for us
Quote from: perry geyton on January 09, 2024, 05:40:58 PMQuote from: I Ronic on January 09, 2024, 12:03:59 PMQuote from: The Old Count on January 09, 2024, 09:21:09 AMQuote from: Ludlow Richard on January 09, 2024, 08:39:25 AMDon't recall any whining about Cairney when he's been out injured long term during his time with us. Or any other long term injured FFC player. So why are people so wound up about Traore?
It's because the OP posted a derogatory comment about Traore and like many, has a pathological need to appear 'right'.
Then other posters join in to promote their agenda of, 'everything TK and the club do is shite and why can't we have better owners'.
He just said he was out for the Liverpool game?
In his defense I did label him as a meathead in a previous post,
🤔 then I'm going to have to speak to your father!
Quote from: I Ronic on January 10, 2024, 01:51:48 AMQuote from: perry geyton on January 09, 2024, 05:40:58 PMQuote from: I Ronic on January 09, 2024, 12:03:59 PMQuote from: The Old Count on January 09, 2024, 09:21:09 AMQuote from: Ludlow Richard on January 09, 2024, 08:39:25 AMDon't recall any whining about Cairney when he's been out injured long term during his time with us. Or any other long term injured FFC player. So why are people so wound up about Traore?
It's because the OP posted a derogatory comment about Traore and like many, has a pathological need to appear 'right'.
Then other posters join in to promote their agenda of, 'everything TK and the club do is shite and why can't we have better owners'.
He just said he was out for the Liverpool game?
In his defense I did label him as a meathead in a previous post,
🤔 then I'm going to have to speak to your father!
He'd probably agree with me
Quote from: LC on January 10, 2024, 01:09:01 AMQuote from: Grassy Noel on January 09, 2024, 10:54:12 PMQuote from: Cumbrian White on January 09, 2024, 07:19:10 PMQuote from: LC on January 09, 2024, 01:38:12 PMHe's a good player, I don't think he's had a big history with injuries but please correct me if I'm wrong.
When he's back fit he'll be a good asset for us
For those looking for new signings, he will actually feel like a new signing. Fit and flying Traore is a great weapon in the 2nd half of the season
Agreed but we will soon be in the third half of the season!
It's an unfortunate situation. But I really like this guy and I've followed him for a while. I still think he can have a big breakout season even at his age. Klopp liked him, Barca signed him, he has something, and I'm hoping he will eventually produce it for us
Didn't work out at Barca and he didn't go to Liverpool
My fear with Traore as previously mentioned is that he doesn't have a footballers body "athletic & slim" etc. , as for his body builder physique it's got him this far but eventually it's will run his cause,,,
Hope I'm proven wrong
Quote from: perry geyton on January 10, 2024, 02:29:23 AMQuote from: LC on January 10, 2024, 01:09:01 AMQuote from: Grassy Noel on January 09, 2024, 10:54:12 PMQuote from: Cumbrian White on January 09, 2024, 07:19:10 PMQuote from: LC on January 09, 2024, 01:38:12 PMHe's a good player, I don't think he's had a big history with injuries but please correct me if I'm wrong.
When he's back fit he'll be a good asset for us
For those looking for new signings, he will actually feel like a new signing. Fit and flying Traore is a great weapon in the 2nd half of the season
Agreed but we will soon be in the third half of the season!
It's an unfortunate situation. But I really like this guy and I've followed him for a while. I still think he can have a big breakout season even at his age. Klopp liked him, Barca signed him, he has something, and I'm hoping he will eventually produce it for us
Didn't work out at Barca and he didn't go to Liverpool
My fear with Traore as previously mentioned is that he doesn't have a footballers body "athletic & slim" etc. , as for his body builder physique it's got him this far but eventually it's will run his cause,,,
Hope I'm proven wrong
Didn't Kamara not have a similar, sprinter's, build? so maybe Traore could play a similar role, running aggressively at tired defences, but with better end product.
He's proven himself in the game, anyway, despite his build.
Today's players all do weight training, anyway, and seem pretty solidly built, not really suitable for running marathons.
In football, you mostly do a lot of sprints, jogging in between, though you obviously need great fitness and stamina - they usually run about 10k on average, I think, in 90 minutes - though that would be a very slow 10k for an elite runner.
Quote from: perry geyton on January 10, 2024, 02:29:23 AMQuote from: LC on January 10, 2024, 01:09:01 AMQuote from: Grassy Noel on January 09, 2024, 10:54:12 PMQuote from: Cumbrian White on January 09, 2024, 07:19:10 PMQuote from: LC on January 09, 2024, 01:38:12 PMHe's a good player, I don't think he's had a big history with injuries but please correct me if I'm wrong.
When he's back fit he'll be a good asset for us
For those looking for new signings, he will actually feel like a new signing. Fit and flying Traore is a great weapon in the 2nd half of the season
Agreed but we will soon be in the third half of the season!
It's an unfortunate situation. But I really like this guy and I've followed him for a while. I still think he can have a big breakout season even at his age. Klopp liked him, Barca signed him, he has something, and I'm hoping he will eventually produce it for us
Didn't work out at Barca and he didn't go to Liverpool
My fear with Traore as previously mentioned is that he doesn't have a footballers body "athletic & slim" etc. , as for his body builder physique it's got him this far but eventually it's will run his cause,,,
Hope I'm proven wrong
You keep banging on about his physique for some reason. You obviously have a thing about people who go to the gym, calling them "body builders", but as Ray has said, all elite athletes including footballers go to the gym.
Adama has a sprinter's physique, not a body builder's one. It's why he can run the 100m in well under 11 seconds. If you look at the line up for the 100m final at any top athletics championship, you'll see guys with very similar builds to him.
It's what gives him his explosive pace and the ability to run past defenders and get into space - a very useful skill for a footballer.
