In praise of Kalvin

[Yewsman]

I didn't want Phillips to come back. He's clearly a great player but his fitness and Wilder's tendency to obsess over a player put me off. I was convinced he wouldn't play for than 20 games this season and when he wasn't in the squad for Lincoln I pretty much laughed.

His appearance on Wednesday and his 90 minutes today convinced me he is a genuine asset this season and is going to be a huge part of this season if we can manage him properly.

You have said very elegantly exactly what i have thought and said about KP especially when he was not even benched for the Lincoln game. I only saw highlights of Bristol game but seems to be general agreement he was MOM.
I am surprised but delighted to eat my humble pie. Lets hope he can keep it up.

 

[ancientblade]

phillips could be the difference between us sneaking in to the play offs or finishing mid table if we can keep him fit him and arblaster are our best 2 midfielders he could have the same influence that souza had for us

 

[Chazzer]

I think the only reason he is not our captain, is because he is a loan player. Maybe CW will think differently in a few weeks.

Harry Souttar was captain within a few weeks of joining in 2024

 

[I should coco]

Have we reached the stage where everyone who was slating him in the summer now pretends they never doubted his ability, just his fitness?

It's funny that. Phillips was a weapon to berate CW about his abysmal recruitment, but as you say, plenty will pretend that they always knew he'd be an asset.

 

[ATL Recs]

It's funny that. Phillips was a weapon to berate CW about his abysmal recruitment, but as you say, plenty will pretend that they always knew he'd be an asset.

Nobody doubted that at this level if he got his fitness sorted he would shine
But his continual breakdown over the last few years made that seem highly unlikely

 

[Nick Jansky]

Have we reached the stage where everyone who was slating him in the summer now pretends they never doubted his ability, just his fitness?

Looks like it. There will be plenty who will attempt to rewrite history rather than countenance swallowing any humble pie. There was some absolute shite written about him on here during the summer.

 

[The Fox]

Looks like it. There will be plenty who will attempt to rewrite history rather than countenance swallowing any humble pie. There was some absolute shite written about him on here during the summer.

As the saying goes "It may be shite to you but its our bread and butter" .

 

[loveWalrusDaveTheBlade]

Looks like it. There will be plenty who will attempt to rewrite history rather than countenance swallowing any humble pie. There was some absolute shite written about him on here during the summer.

And about Wilder for recruiting him again.

 

[Moose Splitter]

Needs to improve for me, got caught on the ball about five times yesterday in dangerous positions. Does well to correct his mistake but it will lead to another goal against before long.

 

[Bladesman]

Needs to improve for me, got caught on the ball about five times yesterday in dangerous positions. Does well to correct his mistake but it will lead to another goal against before long.

That seemed to happen after he got hurt.

 

[vas borbokis]

KP was clearly playing with an injury to his left ankle last night sustained early in the game. Not sure it was wise to keep him on the pitch so long. Hope he/we don't regret it. He makes a huge difference to us.
Not convinced OA is anywhere near as good as some think he is. Hope I'm wrong. SP may not possess the killer through balls and shooting, but across the pitch he puts himself about so much more imo.
Most enjoyable game for a long time last night. We looked like a team, rather than a collection of individuals. More like this please CW.

 

[Wards]

Class act for me. A bit like having Souza there but with a better range of passing.

 

[FriethBlade]

Hes a reassuring presence in the holding role and works very well with Peck. Can't see him playing at Preston as the replay of his twisted ankle looked bad and I was amazed that he finished the game.

 

[Bladedog]

Hes a reassuring presence in the holding role and works very well with Peck. Can't see him playing at Preston as the replay of his twisted ankle looked bad and I was amazed that he finished the game.

Agree..doubt we,ll see him before international break.

 

[BrayfordsBushyBeard]

Easily our best player and if it wasn’t for fitness issues last couple of years would be nowhere near the championship. Hope he stays fit and stays beyond this season as we will not see a player of this quality anytime soon !
As ever UTB!

 

[Varkanoid]

I just hope this knock on the foot is nothing serious although the way it was strapped up and him hobbling a bit it didnt look good.

 

[Houston_Blade]

I thought he’d manage 15 games maximum all season and hoped he play a lot more.

Extremely calm and just too good for most opposition midfielders when he gets his body in and wants to win the ball from them.

If he continues to play and irons out the odd daft pass we’ll be a much better team for it.

 

[Champagneblade]

Slight concern he nursed an injury.

Is that something that will need attention?

Might that see Hamza move to his regular slot and Seriki to right back?

 

[I should coco]

Needs to improve for me, got caught on the ball about five times yesterday in dangerous positions. Does well to correct his mistake but it will lead to another goal against before long.

You don't ask for much, do you?

Go back to shagging Margot Robbie, and leave the rest of us with our Hilda Ogden porn.

 

[ancientblade]

i think we have to rest him for the next 2 games hes become a vital cog in our midfield put jairo in there