Diego off

[Bergen Blade]

Bit unnecessary to comment like that though.

I would be using terms like "further forward in his development" rather than "better player".

Looks like things have moved past any point of no return on this one. Agree with Houso (brings me out in a rash saying that), just a set of circumstances that have led to a poor outcome for all.

PS. Was a response to Swiss' post but didn't quote him directly.

Diego scored in his one start up front this season and looked positive, enthusiastic and hard working when he came on in the home replay vs Preston, dribbling four players at one point and I think he would have scored if Murphy rolled the ball on to him instead of shooting.

McNulty hasn't scored in seven games, his driest spell with us and has looked a bit off form of late. On this site's rating system, his last 7 performances are 4.33, 7.23, 6.12, 5.89, 3.89, 4.00, 4.96. So if we're judging players on recent form I think Diego seems to have a tough job convincing the management that he should get more playing time, even tougher when he's categorically described as "not as good" as a player by all accounts in mediocre form.

Clough recently referred to a couple of players he brought through at Derby, saying "if you don't play them at 18 or 19, they don't become the players that they are today. Whichever club Diego ends up signing for it should be for someone who are keen on his abilities and wants to play him. Personally I think it's a real shame that he is leaving.

 

[Esablade]

It'll be a lot more than £80k in compo. Played for the first team and has international caps. £200k+

I'm a bit confused...his contract is up, we're not going to take up 1 year option (if there is one?) and make him stay.
He's turned down what's on offer...and we still receive compo for him leaving?

Can he not simply walk away and find a new club?

 

[HeCanDoMagic]

I'm a bit confused...his contract is up, we're not going to take up 1 year option (if there is one?) and make him stay.
He's turned down what's on offer...and we still receive compo for him leaving?

Can he not simply walk away and find a new club?

No - he's an academy product under the age of 25 so we are entitled to compo regardless of contract expiry.

That's why I find it strange as a lot of league clubs can't/won't spend the money.

Of course the compo rules only apply to English teams I think so we're screwed if he goes outside of here.

 

[blader]

Why do people think we're missing a trick with this kid? Clough is one of the best developers of youth in the country. DDG is now 19 and nowhere near the first team, there is not a cat in hell's chance this kid is going to make it at the top level. Southampton, Arsenal etc do me a favour. If he was any good he'd be getting game time, that much has been proven by Clough in the last 12 months. 19 is not young in football any more, we have lads in our team and against us every week who are younger than DDG.

If he's listening to the pathetic nob-sucking that goes on on Twitter then he, and his followers, are to blame. The lad was dropped to the bench for half his games when on loan at lowly York, hardly sounds like the next Messi now. We have Adams, Reed, Wallace (X2), Holt, McNulty, Scougall, Baxter... all midfield/forwards that are 23 or younger and in and around the first team squad. I expect this lads career to go nowhere, could be wrong, but there's little evidence to suggest the contrary.

 

[Silent Blade]

The first time I saw Diego play was in the one of the pre-season friendlies (not sure if it was against Fenerbache or Huddersfield), his sprints didnt look that smooth probably because of the lack of flexibility from the knee that was operated on

 

[wizadry]

The lad was dropped to the bench for half his games when on loan at lowly York, hardly sounds like the next Messi now.

He got his foot stood on by the York trainer mate, that's why he ended up on the bench. We're also in league one, not la liga.

 

[ryza]

All i'm saying is : Meh

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

seen him shine for 30 seconds in some games , pity they all last 90 minutes

I was at Preston in the cup and still not seen him shine.

Conor to follow him out this summer?

 

[BerksBlade]

Read a few of his Tweets a couple of weeks ago when news of the unrest started to crop up. He seems to me to want to be a 'Footballer' and not actually get his head down and play football, if that makes sense. Thanking 'his' Sponsors, travelling to Italy, playing the role of the biggun but not being there yet / if ever.
Seems to me he likes the idea of 'Diego, the Italian footballer' even if he's not really him, yet.

Think you might have something there Ron, but I reckon both sides are being stubborn. Diego feels confident in his own ability, so fancies playing as the lone striker, or just behind a target man. But they are vital roles for the team so Nigel's not going to start a relatively untried kid in either position on a regular basis. Diego's been tried as a wide option, but it seems that rather than adapt to a different role he'd rather not play at all?
Bit of a shame really, because I think he has something, but in a battle of wills with Nigel there's only going to be one winner.

 

[Lord Bos of Eckington.]

Think you might have something there Ron, but I reckon both sides are being stubborn. Diego feels confident in his own ability, so fancies playing as the lone striker, or just behind a target man. But they are vital roles for the team so Nigel's not going to start a relatively untried kid in either position on a regular basis. Diego's been tried as a wide option, but it seems that rather than adapt to a different role he'd rather not play at all?
Bit of a shame really, because I think he has something, but in a battle of wills with Nigel there's only going to be one winner.

I think if we were sitting comfortable in the championship , then he may well get a run in the side . Something must not be jelling in training / practise matches , or else he would be given the opportunity in the first team . Thing is , we have a aim to get out of league 1 , and due to performances , ( perhaps attitude / application ) , Diego has fallen down the pecking order.

Someone will take a punt , and i think we may all be surprised who it is. He either makes it or he doesn't , quite frankly i am past caring.

UTB

 

[Davie Blade]

Nice to see Nigel continuing his campaign to publicly humiliate this lad in his latest interview. McNulty is probably better than Diego at the minute, but does he have to make that statement on radio. I saw enough in his last appearance for us against PNE to show that he definitely has something, but all he has been given is the odd game here, 10 minutes there etc. Obviously a clash of personalities but with NG the Manager there is, short term, only going to be one winner.

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Have ten likes!
I thought exactly the same, it is a stupid crass comment.
Did he say the same about Harrison going to Blackpool.Of course not.
Would he say the same to any other young lads like Che, Louis, Keiron and Connor
Crap man management clearly designed to have a pop and cut off any chance of reconciliation.

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

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Have ten likes!
I thought exactly the same, it is a stupid crass comment.
Did he say the same about Harrison going to Blackpool.Of course not.
Would he say the same to any other young lads like Che, Louis, Keiron and Connor
Crap man management clearly designed to have a pop and cut off any chance of reconciliation.

When Reed joins Will Huges in the England midfield that will look a bit daft.

 

[Esablade]

No - he's an academy product under the age of 25 so we are entitled to compo regardless of contract expiry.

That's why I find it strange as a lot of league clubs can't/won't spend the money.

Of course the compo rules only apply to English teams I think so we're screwed if he goes outside of here.

Cheers for that.

Well let's hope it's all sorted soon and one way or the other it's put to bed.

 

[Fulwood Blade]

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Have ten likes!
I thought exactly the same, it is a stupid crass comment.
Did he say the same about Harrison going to Blackpool.Of course not.
Would he say the same to any other young lads like Che, Louis, Keiron and Connor
Crap man management clearly designed to have a pop and cut off any chance of reconciliation.

Do I take it that you have been privy to everything that has been said in contract negotiations between the DDG clan/advisors and the club management?

Your comment about "Crap man management" is as crass as it comes - pure speculation, unless you want to enlighten us with the full chapter and verse.

UTB

 

[Lane Ender]

I've watched him plenty through the juniors U18s U21s I liked Diago the youngster
I'm not sure I like Diago the young man.

 

[Harry's Game]

The only time I have seen Diego play any decent game time was the Walsall JPT boerathon and he wasn't exactly Lionel Messi in that game.

Clough may be an average manager at best but he is nor completely stupid, he sees the players every day in training and if Diego was the world beater some of those on here claim He would be playing.

He's going now so good luck to him, I think he'll need it, I reckon he will be more Lee Morris than Kyle Walker, although he should do better than Slew.

 

[The Bohemian]

Parental influence is key here.

I spoke to his father, Kozimo, last March/April. He had already decided that Cloughie didn't fancy him "because he hadn't brought him through himself." I countered, along the lines of, "I couldn't imagine many better places to be as a youngster looking for a breakthrough, than with The Blades under Cloughie."

Cloughie is clearly not a man who responds positively to ultimatums, tacit or otherwise and he won't have appreciated the petulant undertones emanating from the Diego camp.

The boy clearly has something a bit different, which is why he's attracted such interest. However, unless he drops the attitude and learns what it means to be a pro, he'll waste his chance. It's a real shame we've got to this point, and Cloughie didn't need to make his McNulty comment, but neither should he be blamed for not allowing Diego Snr to pick his team.

 

[wizadry]

I reckon he will be more Lee Morris than Kyle Walker.

What? Go for £3 million and have his career plagued by injuries? Lee Morris was a great player for us mate.

 

[Harry's Game]

What? Go for £3 million and have his career plagued by injuries? Lee Morris was a great player for us mate.

Great..??

TC was Great..
Les's Dad and Edwards were Great..
Deane was Great..

Lee Morris may have shown youthful promise but let's be sensible

 

[metty]

What? Go for £3 million and have his career plagued by injuries? Lee Morris was a great player for us mate.

I think you've got him mixed up with his dad. Now he was great.

 

[submarine]

Good luck to him, we will be watching this space, don't want to insult the lad but think he has to change a few things !!

 

[SwindonBladeJnr]

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Have ten likes!
I thought exactly the same, it is a stupid crass comment.
Did he say the same about Harrison going to Blackpool.Of course not.
Would he say the same to any other young lads like Che, Louis, Keiron and Connor
Crap man management clearly designed to have a pop and cut off any chance of reconciliation.

You aren't a fan of Clough are you!?

 

[wizadry]

Great..??

TC was Great..
Les's Dad and Edwards were Great..
Deane was Great..

Lee Morris may have shown youthful promise but let's be sensible

I think you've got him mixed up with his dad. Now he was great.

I never saw TC live but he was obviously great, i thought maybe TC was legend status wasn't he? Lee Morris was a good player then, will that do lads? I'm sure you get my point though regarding DDG and Lee Morris.

 

[zablade]

What? Go for £3 million and have his career plagued by injuries? Lee Morris was a great player for us mate.

Did Lee Morris get the bad injury at Derby or after he was let go ?

 

[Kev Gee]

My feeling on this a Lower Sirie A or Championship or lower level Prem team will take a punt on him on a 2 year deal.
They wont have to pay big wages & if it doesnt come off then they wont lose much.

Its all very frustrating from all parties i suppose.

Us as we have nurtuered him & stuck by him when he was out for nearly a year. (something the clough haters forget)

And from Diegos side not getting a chance to shine. (in their view)

 

[wizadry]

Did Lee Morris get the bad injury at Derby or after he was let go ?

His main injury was at Leicester i think mate.

 

[Bladesway]

Fuck him if he doesn't want to wear the shirt. Don't give a shit how good he and his advisors clearly think he is. He has proved little to nothing. Potential? The game is littered with washed up little shits who made the big move too young.

If he decides however his future is with us then throw him the welcome mat out and get on with his development. It really is that simple.

 

[wizadry]

Great..??

TC was Great..
Les's Dad and Edwards were Great..
Deane was Great..

Lee Morris may have shown youthful promise but let's be sensible

Oh, and don't talk to me about keeping it sensible when you reckon Diego is going to need luck in his career as you don't rate him, but then go on to say he's going to be like a £3 million pound player from 1999/2000.

Keep it sensible mate

P.s. I don't think i have ever seen you rate one of our players on here since i've been on here, unless it suits you of course.It doesn't hurt you know.

 

[Harry's Game]

Oh, and don't talk to me about keeping it sensible when you reckon Diego is going to need luck in his career as you don't rate him, but then go on to say he's going to be like a £3 million pound player from 1999/2000.

Keep it sensible mate

P.s. I don't think i have ever seen you rate one of our players on here since i've been on here, unless it suits you of course.It doesn't hurt you know.

i think you'll find my Praise of Murphy, Basham and Brayford is on record, I am also one of Doyle's biggest champions look at who won that tackle for the Third on Saturday.

Done also has started very well..

shame about Baxter and Mceverly though...,

 

[HolmesfieldBlade]

"We've got Matt Done who has come in and Marc McNulty is a better player than Diego and he can't get on at the moment,"

Clough clearly think he's a bit of a sausage by the sounds of things and to be honest I think I'd agree with him... He's actin like Johnny big b*llocks although he's only scored 1 professional goal. He's believing his own hype, he's not even cut it at League one I cannot see why on earth anyone would look at him in divisions higher yet.

He'll be another flop.