Well played Rui

[filham]

Fonte tries and his attitude could make him popular but opponents easily take him out of the game and he becomes ineffective. Much prefer Kebano and Kamara instead of him.

[Twig]

Genuine point here. I wonder, should we get there, if he would be more effective in the premier league. Slower paced and less physical then the championship. I'm not saying he's going to be a world beater, just a good addition. I for one really appreciated his effort last night and love his passion and attitude when he plays. One of the first to celebrate with whoever scores. Was signed for a lot of money and reduced to a bit part and not one hint of a silk or strop even though he was arguably (other than mitrovic) the signing with the most pedigree this year.

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I suggested the same thing last night, in relation to Fonte and Piazon.

OK so the suggestion is that we build a team for the prem around our weakest players.  Sounds like a plan. 

Well you can deliberately misconstrue if that pleases you.

You obviously don't get irony.

[Milo]

As has been observed before, he is clearly keen and seems a real team player. Shame he is totally ineffective.

Good summary

[S.F.Sorrow]

I wonder, should we get there, if he would be more effective in the premier league.

That's a scary thought! Fonte being a part of our (hopefully) PL squad? I don't think my heart could stand it. He seems like a really nice person but for everyones sake he should move on in the summer. We can't pay that kind of wages for someone whose main contribution has been celebrating his teammates goals. His performance yesterday was the same as always: too easily pushed off the ball and no impact on the game whatsoever.

[Mullers OG]

Good to see Rui on the pitch last night.  Will be an asset if/when promoted.  Not surprising in my view that Joka clearly rates him unlike some on this board.

[Neil D]

Perhaps we could offer a swap deal with Mitro might be the kind of player Rafas looking for if he doesn't like Mitro

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[BedsFFC]

He was on for 16 mins and we scored the winning goal.

He came on for 11 minutes when we were getting battered by qpr and we didn't concede.

After both of these games, we have multiple page posts that contain nasty little digs of one our players. According to our players, Fonte is a "proper player" (TC's words).

Rui Fonte is a key squad player. That's it. He's played so little this year.

I suppose all I would say, when you find yourself typing what you think are your clever little insults of one of our players, who is appreciated by many fans, all coaches and players, how about you just....don't. We all know what you think.

If you can't say somethin' nice, don't say nothin' at all.  - Thumper in Bambi

[HV71]

He was on for 16 mins and we scored the winning goal.

He came on for 11 minutes when we were getting battered by qpr and we didn't concede.

After both of these games, we have multiple page posts that contain nasty little digs of one our players. According to our players, Fonte is a "proper player" (TC's words).

Rui Fonte is a key squad player. That's it. He's played so little this year.

I suppose all I would say, when you find yourself typing what you think are your clever little insults of one of our players, who is appreciated by many fans, all coaches and players, how about you just....don't. We all know what you think.

If you can't say somethin' nice, don't say nothin' at all.  - Thumper in Bambi



Could not agree more - simply no need

[ffcne]

He was on for 16 mins and we scored the winning goal.

He came on for 11 minutes when we were getting battered by qpr and we didn't concede.

After both of these games, we have multiple page posts that contain nasty little digs of one our players. According to our players, Fonte is a "proper player" (TC's words).

Rui Fonte is a key squad player. That's it. He's played so little this year.

I suppose all I would say, when you find yourself typing what you think are your clever little insults of one of our players, who is appreciated by many fans, all coaches and players, how about you just....don't. We all know what you think.

If you can't say somethin' nice, don't say nothin' at all.  - Thumper in Bambi

Its a football message board mate not a primary school .
Snowflake.

[FFCFOREVER]

At the end of the day he is paid to score goals and he aint done that enough nor will he ever in this league or the prem.Not worth the money spent.Its not his fault but he is just not good enough.Period

[HV71]

He was on for 16 mins and we scored the winning goal.

He came on for 11 minutes when we were getting battered by qpr and we didn't concede.

After both of these games, we have multiple page posts that contain nasty little digs of one our players. According to our players, Fonte is a "proper player" (TC's words).

Rui Fonte is a key squad player. That's it. He's played so little this year.

I suppose all I would say, when you find yourself typing what you think are your clever little insults of one of our players, who is appreciated by many fans, all coaches and players, how about you just....don't. We all know what you think.

If you can't say somethin' nice, don't say nothin' at all.  - Thumper in Bambi

Its a football message board mate not a primary school .
Snowflake.

When I read Beds FC - I wondered how long it would take for this type of response "grow up " etc . You want
like a "  Millwall fans "  style approach . Fair enough clearly some of us need to 'man up ' and join Friends of  Neanderthals 

[Twig]

He was on for 16 mins and we scored the winning goal.

He came on for 11 minutes when we were getting battered by qpr and we didn't concede.

After both of these games, we have multiple page posts that contain nasty little digs of one our players. According to our players, Fonte is a "proper player" (TC's words).

Rui Fonte is a key squad player. That's it. He's played so little this year.

I suppose all I would say, when you find yourself typing what you think are your clever little insults of one of our players, who is appreciated by many fans, all coaches and players, how about you just....don't. We all know what you think.

If you can't say somethin' nice, don't say nothin' at all.  - Thumper in Bambi

So what we are saying is that there should be no criticism of any of our players on this MB? Isn't that just sycophancy?

[BedsFFC]

It's after about the 40th page saying the same thing over and over again, I do tend to feel a little protective over one of our players. Maybe I'm on my own.

But, you lot carry on. Knock yourself out lads.

[HV71]

It's after about the 40th page saying the same thing over and over again, I do tend to feel a little protective over one of our players. Maybe I'm on my own.

But, you lot carry on. Knock yourself out lads.

You are not alone Beds - like you I just don't get it. There are so many pages having a go at the guy - okay to a point  but it is out of proportion and unnecessary when you consider that even most of those that don't like him admit he has the right attitude and is a team player. Combine this with the fact that we are on the run that we are - won again last night and yet they still want to put the boot in. I thought one player had a stinker last night but wouldn't dream of coming on here and hanging him out to dry  - but some just want to have a go . Apparently we are "snowflakes ' - for wanting to support our players . It's a shame that they can't show the same class that Fonte does with his attitude to his teammates and FFC.

[ffcne]

It's after about the 40th page saying the same thing over and over again, I do tend to feel a little protective over one of our players. Maybe I'm on my own.

But, you lot carry on. Knock yourself out lads.

What makes me laugh .All you Fonte appreciation society members
have been very silent .The moment he makes a sub appearance ,they
come on here with their comments.
Surely if you think he is that good you should be calling for him to start ?   

[ffcne]

It's after about the 40th page saying the same thing over and over again, I do tend to feel a little protective over one of our players. Maybe I'm on my own.

But, you lot carry on. Knock yourself out lads.

You are not alone Beds - like you I just don't get it. There are so many pages having a go at the guy - okay to a point  but it is out of proportion and unnecessary when you consider that even most of those that don't like him admit he has the right attitude and is a team player. Combine this with the fact that we are on the run that we are - won again last night and yet they still want to put the boot in. I thought one player had a stinker last night but wouldn't dream of coming on here and hanging him out to dry  - but some just want to have a go . Apparently we are "snowflakes ' - for wanting to support our players . It's a shame that they can't show the same class that Fonte does with his attitude to his teammates and FFC.

Got it wrong mate.The snowflake comment was made in reference to the pathetic Bambi comment .
Have a read !!!!

[HV71]

It's after about the 40th page saying the same thing over and over again, I do tend to feel a little protective over one of our players. Maybe I'm on my own.

But, you lot carry on. Knock yourself out lads.

You are not alone Beds - like you I just don't get it. There are so many pages having a go at the guy - okay to a point  but it is out of proportion and unnecessary when you consider that even most of those that don't like him admit he has the right attitude and is a team player. Combine this with the fact that we are on the run that we are - won again last night and yet they still want to put the boot in. I thought one player had a stinker last night but wouldn't dream of coming on here and hanging him out to dry  - but some just want to have a go . Apparently we are "snowflakes ' - for wanting to support our players . It's a shame that they can't show the same class that Fonte does with his attitude to his teammates and FFC.

Got it wrong mate.The snowflake comment was made in reference to the pathetic Bambi comment .
Have a read !!!!

Thank you for your correction - as I did not find it that clear . However, you are also mistaken - I am not asking for him ( Fonte - for clarity ) to start  - I just don't like how he comes on as a sub and people on this board dive in to have a go at him . I hope that makes it clear

[ffcne]

I'll Say it again its a football message board .
No abuse, no  vile comments.You would get on most other boards   
People have opinions .
Just because they are not yours.please respect other people's.

[MJG]

It's after about the 40th page saying the same thing over and over again, I do tend to feel a little protective over one of our players. Maybe I'm on my own.

But, you lot carry on. Knock yourself out lads.

What makes me laugh .All you Fonte appreciation society members
have been very silent .The moment he makes a sub appearance ,they
come on here with their comments.
Surely if you think he is that good you should be calling for him to start ?   

shouldn't we as fans appreciate every player?

I think the difference with those who like him and those like yourself is they are possibly objective enough to look at him and say "He has qualities, maybe not suited for championship and given the performance of other players he doesn't deserve to start, but he's a member of the squad who Slav continually has in the matchday 18 and has sent him on at crucial times"
Ream hated by many early on
AK hated by many early on
Two examples of current players who to various degrees have proved people wrong.
I hope Fonte does the same. I thought last night he did ok. Made a very good tackle just outside the box at one stage and was involved in some good play. Yes was bundled off ball a few times, needs to be stronger, but did better than many are giving him credit for.

And it seems also we have a player who actually enjoys it when the team scores and he's not involved and on the bench. And yet that seems to be a black mark against him as well. Clearly teammates like him and he likes the club. I'm sure he disappointed he hasn't scored more as we all are.

[HV71]

It's after about the 40th page saying the same thing over and over again, I do tend to feel a little protective over one of our players. Maybe I'm on my own.

But, you lot carry on. Knock yourself out lads.

What makes me laugh .All you Fonte appreciation society members
have been very silent .The moment he makes a sub appearance ,they
come on here with their comments.
Surely if you think he is that good you should be calling for him to start ?   

shouldn't we as fans appreciate every player?

I think the difference with those who like him and those like yourself is they are possibly objective enough to look at him and say "He has qualities, maybe not suited for championship and given the performance of other players he doesn't deserve to start, but he's a member of the squad who Slav continually has in the matchday 18 and has sent him on at crucial times"
Ream hated by many early on
AK hated by many early on
Two examples of current players who to various degrees have proved people wrong.
I hope Fonte does the same. I thought last night he did ok. Made a very good tackle just outside the box at one stage and was involved in some good play. Yes was bundled off ball a few times, needs to be stronger, but did better than many are giving him credit for.

And it seems also we have a player who actually enjoys it when the team scores and he's not involved and on the bench. And yet that seems to be a black mark against him as well. Clearly teammates like him and he likes the club. I'm sure he disappointed he hasn't scored more as we all are.

Very well said - we should appreciate all our players. Joka sees value in him - and in Joka I trust !