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Alex Valle

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by Notorious, Aug 26, 2024.

Discuss Alex Valle in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Mr. Slippyfist

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    Up to him to take the jersey, IF he shows he's better than Taylor.
     
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  2. Slaw

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    If he was to start on Sunday it would be a very promising sign. He would need to look amazing in training to shunt Taylor that quickly. Fully expect Taylor to start.
     
  3. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    Taylor will start but wouldn't be against Valle going straight in.
     
  4. PaddyJamieson

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    He won't start on Sunday, but he'll be a starter from after the international break.
     
  5. Lewis Kerr

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    Has to be better than Taylor surely.
     
  6. Mr. Slippyfist

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    Wash your mouth....
     
  7. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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    Possibly... but Taylor has had the luxury of pretty much being the auto first pick, purely due to being the only really recognized senior LB, and think that has seen his standards slip. When he has been in his best form it has always been when he has had competition for his place.

    Ange brought in Bernabei, and just having that presence saw GT have to step up his game to fight off the challenge, which he did, and as Bernabei faded to the fringes of the squad again and ultimately went out on loan, GT has again let those standards slip, so if bringing in this guy lights a fire under GT to pull up his socks, then so be it. Personally, I don't care which one plays at LB, whether it is GT or AV, so long as the standard is improved.
     
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  9. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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    6 for Frankie
     
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    I would be shocked if Taylor didn't start Sunday after that well we will see. At least there is some competition/cover there now at left back.
     
  11. Mr Shelby Administrator Administrator

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    Think it'd be daft to drop Taylor instantly tbh.

    He's generally played well in these games. And is very familiar with the system etc.
     
  12. McChiellini..

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    Might as well just release Greg now..
     
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  13. PaddyJamieson

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    No way Valle starts on Sunday, but I do expect him to take Taylor's place after that. He's a proper talent and exactly the profile Rodgers loves.
     
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  14. Mr Shelby Administrator Administrator

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    I would hope that he does too.

    Sunday too soon though aye. For me.
     
  15. Lewis Kerr

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    Just hope Taylor doesn't snap Valle in half during training.
     
  16. Paradise_Bhoy

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    Him and Engels to start if they come in why not
     
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  17. martin_d

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    Uh-huh. Did you misread what I was saying or something? We dragged the backside out of it in case we didn’t manage to get other business completed. That’s abundantly clear from the post I was replying to. Specsavers.
     
  18. Ziggy

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    Did we ?
     
  19. PaulM1888 Administrator Administrator

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    How very random :56:
     
  20. calmac23

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    I’d be more tempted with Engels, purely because he has more experience and will be our record signing.

    Assuming both will be on the bench, though.