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06-07-2017 10:30 PM #2
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Terrible warm up
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06-07-2017 10:32 PM #3
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06-07-2017 10:32 PM #4
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Like everyone else he had some poor touches and passes but think he just has that bit of quality to be a bit of an asset for us.
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06-07-2017 10:34 PM #6
Spent 25 minutes jogging about, hardly kicked a ball. Never made a pass, no shots on target, no tackles and clean shorts.
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06-07-2017 10:36 PM #8
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Was good tonight I thought, took a while to get going but that's expected as it's the first pre-season game. Hit a beauty of a free-kick and showed good composure for his goal
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06-07-2017 10:37 PM #9
The guy probably has the most experience out of any one on the pitch.
Played in the champions league final against Kaka, Seedorf, Maldini etc
Must be thinking what am I doing at East End Park!
Did well - hardly broke sweat - decent freekick - 1 terrible corner - 1 goal - not bad for a 34 year old.
Test will be against a fitter / quicker team who are better.
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06-07-2017 10:39 PM #10
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You can see he has something.
We have been screaming out for players that can chip in with goals from midfield and can make a difference at that end of the pitch. He showed tonight that he could do that.
All that said, I still think Lennon is right to take his time with this one.
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06-07-2017 10:40 PM #11
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He had a couple of nice touches the free kick was terrific - it looked in to me but swerved at the last minute. He took his goal really well. Lennon gave him a good Pat on the back when he came off so he seemed pleased with his performance - would be a good addition I think
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06-07-2017 10:41 PM #12
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Looks like he will be played in another couple of games before a decision is made.
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06-07-2017 11:45 PM #13
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I thought he did ok. The goal was very well taken. He never really looked to take a man on and didn't really whip any balls in from open play. He linked well with SDG at times and did as well as most in the first half.
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07-07-2017 12:02 AM #14
Hard for any trialist to make impact but id say compare performance v dannys tonight JP looks done and do we need his baggage? But what do I know.
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07-07-2017 02:14 AM #15
Started off quietly, almost anonymously but slowly grew into the game looking increasingly assured until his free-kick at the end of first half that seemed to free him from whatever shackles were binding him...Personally I'd be quietly confident he has something to add to what could well develop into a more than decent squad/team. Definitely would like to see him feature again, hopefully in a proper game.
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07-07-2017 02:41 AM #16
I'd rather we had a hungry young Scot. Pennant will do a job but he won't be doing it for buttons. It's players like this at this stage in his career that's damaging our game.
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07-07-2017 06:47 AM #18
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I'm not bothered how old players are or where they come from. If they add something to the squad that's all that matters. He scored a goal and hit the bar in his first match and he's still being criticised. Mental.
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07-07-2017 07:17 AM #19This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I suspect Lennon will currently be assessing whether or not Pennant falls into the good, experienced pro who can still make a positive contribution category or whether he falls into the washed-up journeyman one.
We've had players in the past (such as Kuqi) who didn't cut it on the park but still had the manager speaking highly of them as they left.
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07-07-2017 07:18 AM #20
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07-07-2017 07:28 AM #21This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
While I'd love an exciting young Scottish prospect too if we don't have one just now I'm happy for older players who have performed at the top level to come in for our young player to learn from, as long as they can still perform themselves when called upon. Think Holt is a good example of that. Jace definitely benefited from him and he played his part (goals vs Hearts, etc) when needed.
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07-07-2017 07:29 AM #22
Any truth that he was flagging towards the end?
There is no such thing as too much yarn, just not enough time.
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07-07-2017 07:30 AM #23
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07-07-2017 07:41 AM #24This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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07-07-2017 07:45 AM #25
I imagine Pennant drives a Transit van these days with all the baggage he carries.
But if he's committed then he would be a good addition.
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07-07-2017 07:46 AM #26This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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07-07-2017 07:53 AM #27This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Normally when looking to employ someone you take their cv into account, no?
Past behaviour is not a guarantee of future performance. But it's normally a good indicator.
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07-07-2017 07:59 AM #28
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What he might have done off the park when he was younger isn't relevant.
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07-07-2017 08:00 AM #29
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Must admit I wasn't keen on us signing Pennant when I heard he was in training with us but will trust Lennon and his staff to make the right decision.
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07-07-2017 08:09 AM #30
Surprised no one has compared Pennant to Commons, similar age and career scenarios such as lack of game time in recent years and wanting to move into a potential coaching role if possible.
On paper who would you choose the guy that's been in and around a fair amount of premier league clubs or someone that knows the scottish game?
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