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bigfrooj

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I got all excited when I read ‘Spalk SRT test 3pm 5th July‘ on the official app. Even planned my work meetings in my head so I could watch it. Turns out it’s not us playing the Slovakian champions early doors in pre-season but some sort of live streaming and commentary test. Damn.
 

fishhhandaricecake

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I've been feeling that next season might prove a turning point for Ndombele and he could become a big player for us.

Seeing his entrance and demeanour in this shatters the illusion.

I'm being a little bit tongue in cheek but feck me that is not the body language of a player who needs to knuckle down and apply themselves with energy.

Lad does not do himself any favours.

Bang on mate it was infuriating to watch, he will never change its just how and who he is. Hope we get him back out the door asap.

I’ve also not forgotten how he disrespected his teammates the fans and himself strolling off so slowly when being subbed we were losing in that cup tie.
 

fishhhandaricecake

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Totally agree.
And if we are going down the body language route Hugo, Bryan and Reggie gave off worse vibes.
Hugo looked a bit angry like I’m on my way out, Bryan looked neutral and just a bit shy, Reggie was fine and was chatting to Bentancur and Porro, Ndombele looked like he barely had the energy to walk from the car to the training ground, sunglasses on, hoddie up, head down, dragging his feet slowly one by one, no enthusiasm just his usual lazy bad attitude.

Imo the reaction isn’t over the top, it’s just a reminder of who he is and what we’ve got back and the faster we get rid of him the better.

Ange said we will need a certain personality to play the football we want to play, Ndombele will not be that desired personality at all.

Only thing I will say is he seems incredibly shy and I think he should move back to France if possible where he will be a lot more comfortable.
 

TheChosenOne

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Any way to look at this without signing up to stupid Twitter?
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This is all it was...
 

chas vs dave

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Hugo looked a bit angry like I’m on my way out, Bryan looked neutral and just a bit shy, Reggie was fine and was chatting to Bentancur and Porro, Ndombele looked like he barely had the energy to walk from the car to the training ground, sunglasses on, hoddie up, head down, dragging his feet slowly one by one, no enthusiasm just his usual lazy bad attitude.

Imo the reaction isn’t over the top, it’s just a reminder of who he is and what we’ve got back and the faster we get rid of him the better.

Ange said we will need a certain personality to play the football we want to play, Ndombele will not be that desired personality at all.

Only thing I will say is he seems incredibly shy and I think he should move back to France if possible where he will be a lot more comfortable.
He's the very personification of the phrase nonchalant.

It's probably one of his traits that stops him from being a top player. He has wonderful ability, but not the drive to succeed.
 

nedley

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Jul 28, 2006
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I've been feeling that next season might prove a turning point for Ndombele and he could become a big player for us.

Seeing his entrance and demeanour in this shatters the illusion.

I'm being a little bit tongue in cheek but feck me that is not the body language of a player who needs to knuckle down and apply themselves with energy.

Lad does not do himself any favours.

The defense he got from fans regarding his demeanour and application was ridiculous.

He's one lazy boy.

And it's so fucking obvious.
 

nedley

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Jul 28, 2006
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Christ jesus. I'm no fan of the guy and think he needs to be moved on, but the reaction to a 10 second clip of him getting out of his car and walking to the door is absurd and over the top.

Missed the "body language experts" since Tanguy went on loan.
I don't think there's an overreaction.

It's just that he's been out of sight and mind for the last 2 years.

We've just all forgotten how much of a lazy fucker he is.
 

Mr Pink

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Not gonna get angry about a guy getting out of a car. Think people need to get a grip to be honest.

Yeah I agree, but at the same time it'll be hardly surprising if he's just ambling around the pitch again will it...
 
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