Duffy tweet

[Foxy]

Maybe his Dad telling him about Facebook comments.

I hope not, as there is a rather large proportion of special cases.

 

[Nicolaus_Copernicus]

Swansea started subbed off at 66 mins
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Blackburn started subbed off at 56 mins
Derby started subbed off at 80 mins
Ipswich started played 90 mins
WBA started subbed off at 77 mins
Reading didn't start subbed on at 46 mins
Leeds started subbed off at 62 mins
Brentford didn't start, didn't get on
Rotherham started subbed off at 80 mins
Wednesday started played 90 mins
Stoke started subbed off at 86 mins
Derby started subbed off at 65 mins
Hull City started subbed of at 66 mins
Blackburn started subbed off at 74 mins
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Birmingham started subbed off at 77 mins
Bristol started subbed off at 68 mins
Villa started subbed off at 72 mins
Bolton started subbed off at 69 mins
QPR started subbed off at 70 mins
Boro didn't start subbed on at 69 mins
Swansea didn't start subbed on at 87 mins

 

[DronnieBlade]

Perhaps they value him that highly, that based on stats they remove him once he hits a particular threshold of increased likelihood of injury due to fatigue.

e.g. he's not knackered and can last, but they don't want to risk him getting injured whilst lasting.

Interestingly, having Dowell also increases the likelihood of him coming off, despite having another option of replacement if he gets injured.

No doubt.

But the frustration in Duffy is clear. As is the consistency in which he is dragged. Which fuels the frustration.

Unsure of how many 90 mins he has completed, but it won’t be many. For one of our most influential players, this does raise the question, why ??

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[Liverpool blade]

I’ve never questioned duffy’s Commitment to the cause or his fitness levels.
I think the reason why he regularly gets subbed is to keep him fresh for the next game as we don’t have a Duffy 2.
You can guarantee that at Norwich next week he’ll push himself to the limit like the rest of the team.
There’s a few players up and down the country who could learn a lot from him?. UTB

 

[LJBlade]

100% this. And I’m convinced it frustrates Duff to high heaven.

IMHO, this is perhaps a very carefully directed “tweet” at the fans, the direction of which is actually intended elsewhere !!

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Yeah I’m sure that Wilder is sat at home scouring Twitter, looking out for players who’ve got a problem with the decisions he makes. Knowing this, Duffy has decided to let him know via this method, instead of speaking to him in person, like a grown up human being.

 

[Whiston Blade]

Do your talking on the pitch where it matters the most, Mark.

 

[Sean Thornton]

Yeah I’m sure that Wilder is sat at home scouring Twitter, looking out for players who’ve got a problem with the decisions he makes. Knowing this, Duffy has decided to let him know via this method, instead of speaking to him in person, like a grown up human being.

Just the usual anti Wilder sentiment, only Duffy instead of Billy. Not as subtle as DonnieB May believe.

 

[LJBlade]

Just the usual anti Wilder sentiment, only Duffy instead of Billy. Not as subtle as DonnieB May believe.

DonnieB was recently stating, with full confidence, that Wilder didn’t want Billy Sharp and therefore we wouldn’t be giving him a new contract. He seems to have gone quiet on that front since Wilder confirmed Sharp’s new contract is sorted though.

 

[DronnieBlade]

DonnieB was recently stating, with full confidence, that Wilder didn’t want Billy Sharp and therefore we wouldn’t be giving him a new contract. He seems to have gone quiet on that front since Wilder confirmed Sharp’s new contract is sorted though.

Stating with full confidence ?

Interesting play on words !!

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[wavy-blade]

Duff will always be a legend to me , as stated before that goal will always have a place in my heart , although Brooks and Leon were also brill on that day.

 

[DronnieBlade]

Yeah I’m sure that Wilder is sat at home scouring Twitter, looking out for players who’ve got a problem with the decisions he makes. Knowing this, Duffy has decided to let him know via this method, instead of speaking to him in person, like a grown up human being.

Can you deny, based on the available evidence, that it would appear that Mr Duffy is more than a tad frustrated with his habitual hookings ??

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[GreasyChipBeattie]

A few games ago, the camera was on Duffs when he was subbed. He'd had a decent game and still looked full of running and turned to a team mate (can't remember who it was) and did a shoulder shrug and expression as if to say, "I don't know what I have to do to not get subbed" Maybe he and CW don't see it the same way, but my guess is the comment was directed at fans rather than the management team..... or maybe both?

 

[LJBlade]

Can you deny, based on the available evidence, that it would appear that Mr Duffy is more than a tad frustrated with his habitual hookings ??

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What evidence is there, considering that his tweet isn’t even about him being substituted, that Duffy is upset with being hooked? There’s not even any evidence that Wilder takes him off for that reason, it may be completely a tactical substitution.

 

[Silent Blade]

Swansea started subbed off at 66 mins
QPR started subbed off at 68 mins
Wigan started subbed off at 66 mins
Blackburn started subbed off at 56 mins
Derby started subbed off at 80 mins
Ipswich started played 90 mins
WBA started subbed off at 77 mins
Reading didn't start subbed on at 46 mins
Leeds started subbed off at 62 mins
Brentford didn't start, didn't get on
Rotherham started subbed off at 80 mins
Wednesday started played 90 mins
Stoke started subbed off at 86 mins
Derby started subbed off at 65 mins
Hull City started subbed of at 66 mins
Blackburn started subbed off at 74 mins
Millwall started subbed off at 90 mins
Preston started subbed off 85 mins
Birmingham started subbed off at 77 mins
Bristol started subbed off at 68 mins
Villa started subbed off at 72 mins
Bolton started subbed off at 69 mins
QPR started subbed off at 70 mins
Boro didn't start subbed on at 69 mins
Swansea didn't start subbed on at 87 mins

And we currently are in 3rd position in the league. Much higher than you expected!

 

[Cerberus Blade]

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I don’t blame him for being fed up at getting subbed every game after an hour. It happens too often I think. Let somebody else have a rest. Whilever he’s on the pitch we’ve got a chance of creating something. You can almost set your watch to know when he’s going to be subbed. Can’t be reight all the time surely?

 

[LenTednTony]

I have got to stick my tenpenneth in here. Duffy is a f&cking maestro who runs himself into the ground and would do so for 90 mins if asked. Yes he will tire, just like the other 21 players on the pitch. If they didn’t, they wouldn’t be professional. It’s part of the job description to leave nothing in the tank and work 110% (which is impossible and a pet hate).

Duffy is probably 1 of the best 3 things that has happened to SUFC in this current resurgence.

If you read this Mark. Please ignore those idiots who think you can’t........because I KNOW you can, would, will and do all that is asked and more! In my eyes you are a true pro. Just like Bash, Billy, Couttsy and the rest.

I love you, man.

 

[nopigfansintown]

Mark Duffy's comments from a recent match matchday programme:


You play in a pivotal position in the current system, has the competition around you during the last three seasons brought your game on even further?
MD: It's a position the gaffer has attempted to strengthen during the last three seasons and it is still a position where we need more depth and options. Whether I'm unavailable or not at my best, or whether the gaffer wants someone else to star in that role, it's a vital position in the team given our formation and I'm sure the gaffer will know who he wants to come in and make us stronger. We've got got competition for places throughout the team in nearly every position and it does push you on as an individual because you know there is often someone itching to take your place and give the gaffer a selection headache.
.Question 2: ...I understand sometimes I'm taken out of the team in certain games or because of the schedule..
That brings the best out in you as a player, though, because I knew I had to improve quickly following the emergence of David Brooks last season.

 

[Wards]

I’m not sure he tires as such, it’s just that other teams eventually wise up on how to defend against him.

 

[Davalon]

I hope not, as there is a rather large proportion of special cases.

Certainly. Never got why his Dad would want to be involved on such groups personally, but each to their own.

 

[nopigfansintown]

Duffy is the trigger in our high press. When the trigger isn't working teams come through us like water through a colander. The press had gone from United a while before Duffy was substituted yesterday. It was very clear from the back of the away stand. Those around me wanted changes making earlier - a Swansea goal seemed an inevitability at that point. They were outnumbering us in our half far too often to continue to get no tangible reward.The issue with United, throughout this season, is we don't have a player capable of being the pivot in a high pressing system when Duffy is either tired or out of form. That is, a player capable of continuing the high pressing system. It was noticeable when Madine and Dowell came on that we bypassed the midfield, and didn't mirror the tactics we had when Duffy was on the pitch.Either Wilder didn't want to risk getting numerically disadvantaged in the midfield areas - which could've been the case if Dowell took over Duffy's defensive duties, - or the players weren't following instructions.. That said, Duffy is correct: he is capable of playing ninety minutes in most roles. I think he could play to a high level for ninety minutes in most roles, but not in such a demanding role as the one he is currently employed in.That said. our plan A is the best in the division, but you simply have to score your excellent chances away from home.

 

[anglian blade]

Can you deny, based on the available evidence, that it would appear that Mr Duffy is more than a tad frustrated with his habitual hookings ??

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wtf are "hookings", some sort of fishing tackle?

 

[DronnieBlade]

What evidence is there, considering that his tweet isn’t even about him being substituted, that Duffy is upset with being hooked? There’s not even any evidence that Wilder takes him off for that reason, it may be completely a tactical substitution.

Plenty of evidence. You just have to open your eyes. Others are seeing it. See above.

It is highly likely, however Wilder maybe putting a father like arm around his shoulder and explaining his thought process with him, that Mr Duffy feels rather like the scapegoat.

This is my opinion and only that and am perfectly happy to be proved wrong.

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[DronnieBlade]

I don’t blame him for being fed up at getting subbed every game after an hour. It happens too often I think. Let somebody else have a rest. Whilever he’s on the pitch we’ve got a chance of creating something. You can almost set your watch to know when he’s going to be subbed. Can’t be reight all the time surely?

We disagree on much.

This isn’t an example of such !!

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[Eddiecolquhounsleg]

wtf are "hookings", some sort of fishing tackle?

I assume he means something lik this

 

[LJBlade]

Plenty of evidence. You just have to open your eyes. Others are seeing it. See above.

It is highly likely, however Wilder maybe putting a father like arm around his shoulder and explaining his thought process with him, that Mr Duffy feels rather like the scapegoat.

This is my opinion and only that and am perfectly happy to be proved wrong.

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Plenty of evidence and yet you haven’t provided any examples...

 

[Iceybabey]

Looks like Duffy's been putting work in in the gym tbh, looking well trimmed atm.

 

[DronnieBlade]

Plenty of evidence and yet you haven’t provided any examples...

Read the entire thread. And open your own eyes. It’s out there. Do your own homework, as it will be more believable if you do it yourself rather than rely on a numpty like moi to tell you tis so !

And then read between the lines.

Hardly gonna say, privately never mind publically, “gaffer, seriously what I gotta do to gain your confidence for one entire match ?”

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[I'll tell me dad.]

I have to say I'm expecting tweets like this to increase in number now that the players can charge their phones up.

 

[LJBlade]

Read the entire thread. And open your own eyes. It’s out there. Do your own homework, as it will be more believable if you do it yourself rather than rely on a numpty like moi to tell you tis so !

And then read between the lines.

Hardly gonna say, privately never mind publically, “gaffer, seriously what I gotta do to gain your confidence for one entire match ?”

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So no evidence then? This thread offers no evidence. Duffy’s tweet isn’t even about him being subbed. Do you know that Wilder takes him off because he thinks he can’t play the full 90?

 

[DronnieBlade]

So no evidence then? This thread offers no evidence. Duffy’s tweet isn’t even about him being subbed. Do you know that Wilder takes him off because he thinks he can’t play the full 90?

As I say, it’s there. Others HAVE picked this up (and on this thread if you would care to read it). Choose to ignore it if you must !

My opinion, as I have expressly stated, as is the opinion of a few others, is that POTENTIALLY, the tweet is EXACTLY what you suggest it is not. I might be wrong. I might not. Again, based on the evidence you choose to ignore, it raises suspicion.

No I don’t. But the consistency in which he is hooked raises suspicion. As has been said, there may be sound reasons as to why this is so. Based on the habitual nature of the substitutions, it raises suspicions that it is not all about runnIng out of gas. Duffy himself is quick to point out this is CATEGORICALLY not the case. Do you doubt what he states ?

I might be wrong. I might not. I might be reading too much in to it (as are others).

Time will tell !

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