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Broady on 22:45 - Jul 10 with 1877 views

Vaughan8

Maybe I'm the only one to see it, but based on last season, surely he is down the pecking order (?), and if we go back up, I'm not convinced the club rate him as highly as some here. I don't think we're going to offer him a bumper contract.

Personally I think if the right club comes in with a decent offer, he'll be gone, especially if its near Wales. Unless we're happy to have him this season and then let him go next for free.

Broady on 22:47 - Jul 10 with 1842 views

darkhorse28

Broady on 11:34 - Jul 10 by RIPbobby
A dying breed kind of player. Not many left with his levels of skill. I would be keen to offer a new contract. Got us out of many holes in our last promotion year and to some extent last season too. Class

He has quality on the ball that very few at this level do, minimal back lift and pin point accurate shooting too.

He’s very poor without the ball though, not strong enough on it either, and I guess that’s why he’s still at this level, he can be a serious liability defensively.

Would 100% keep him personally in the championship, he’s a match winner at this level.

Broady on 23:14 - Jul 10 with 1756 views

WicklowBlue

Personally I'd love to see Broady play the Sarmiento role this season. Coming on with 20mins to go against tired legs and ripping the opposite defence apart.

However, I dont think that fits with what he wants...

Broady on 19:43 - Jul 12 with 1427 views

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Broady on 20:36 - Jul 12 with 1274 views

Hugoagogo_Reborn

Broady on 20:52 - Jul 10 by Perublue
Absolutely … worth the entrance fee alone … just add Grealish’s calves and harness’ eyes and we have Frankenstein’s footballer.

Perhaps we need to add Damian Delaney's forearms, too.

Broady on 21:32 - Jul 12 with 1142 views

Broady on 09:38 - Jul 10 by _clive_baker_
Such a good player. We've had newer and shinier arrivals since, but arguably none have been as good as him. Massively underrated, now in the prime years of his career, knows the club and knows the league. We would be mad to let him go.

I totally agree with this sentiment - my only reservation is that last time out in the Championship, he couldn't handle/was never trusted to play both the midweek and weekend game, he'd always be rested for one of them.

I appreciate we have ample support in the role he plays and he's hardly Teddy Bishop, but it does niggle at me that a player in his prime years can't handle two games in a week.

Broady on 21:51 - Jul 12 with 1079 views

itfc_bucks

Broady on 09:54 - Jul 10 by Westcountryblue
They'll definately be room for him in the 25. If he goes, i think it'll be his decision, not the clubs. Unfortunately, it's going to be tough battle with Clarke, Philogene, Hutchinson, Szmodics and Chaplin all competing for similiar positions. Can play outwide, as a 10 and as a shadow striker. He offers so much to squad.

I'll be astounded beyond words if we see much of Chappers this season.

Broady on 22:43 - Jul 12 with 980 views

itfcsuth

From what we have seen on the grass, which is ultimately the only thing that matters, Broadh remains at the top end of the list for that left sided role - between him and Szmodics for me.

Would be absolutely mad to let him leave, others ahead of him for me that I would want to see depart before Broadhead.

Real quality player.

Broady on 22:48 - Jul 12 with 965 views

itfcsuth

Broady on 22:45 - Jul 10 by Vaughan8

Based on what we have seen, who and how is anyone we currently have ahead of Broadhead?

Szmodics looks another option at that level, who can also operate in the 10.

Collection of:
RM: Ogbene, Burns
CAM: Chaplin, +1
LM: Broadhead, Szmodics

J.Clarke & J.Philogene fringe options if required, or cannot move them on.

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Broady on 22:54 - Jul 12 with 950 views

FromReuserWithLove

Broady on 22:48 - Jul 12 by itfcsuth
Based on what we have seen, who and how is anyone we currently have ahead of Broadhead? Szmodics looks another option at that level, who can also operate in the 10. Collection of: RM: Ogbene, Burns CAM: Chaplin, +1 LM: Broadhead, Szmodics J.Clarke & J.Philogene fringe options if required, or cannot move them on.

assume you're trolling?

Broady on 22:57 - Jul 12 with 944 views

StokieBlue

Broady on 22:48 - Jul 12 by itfcsuth
Based on what we have seen, who and how is anyone we currently have ahead of Broadhead? Szmodics looks another option at that level, who can also operate in the 10. Collection of: RM: Ogbene, Burns CAM: Chaplin, +1 LM: Broadhead, Szmodics J.Clarke & J.Philogene fringe options if required, or cannot move them on.

"J.Clarke & J.Philogene fringe options if required, or cannot move them on."

That is quite the take.

Whilst we might not have seen it in the PL, we know they are absolutely top quality at this level and will hopefully be good enough for the PL in the future.

SB

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Broady on 23:37 - Jul 12 with 857 views

SuffolkPunchFC

Broady on 22:48 - Jul 12 by itfcsuth
Based on what we have seen, who and how is anyone we currently have ahead of Broadhead? Szmodics looks another option at that level, who can also operate in the 10. Collection of: RM: Ogbene, Burns CAM: Chaplin, +1 LM: Broadhead, Szmodics J.Clarke & J.Philogene fringe options if required, or cannot move them on.

Broadhead really showed very little last season. Yes, he had limited minutes, but when he was on he only showed a few moments of what we’d seen in previous seasons. For much of the time he was off the pace, and slow to react.

Jack Clarke on the other hand started to show some real guile as the season went on, and he finally got some decent minutes. Philogene has had very limited time to show what he can bring, but if his U21 performances are anything to go by, he’ll be a great addition.

It’s nostalgia to see Broadhead as a regular starter for us next season, imo.

Broady on 23:44 - Jul 12 with 836 views

Broady on 23:37 - Jul 12 by SuffolkPunchFC

I’m a huge Jack Clarke fan, but even I’d say Broadhead made much better use of his (limited) minutes, pro rata.

Clarke had so many more chances, yet only really started to look settled towards the end of the season, which was only noteworthy given the low bar his previous performances had set.

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Broady on 23:46 - Jul 12 with 824 views

Broady on 21:51 - Jul 12 by itfc_bucks
I'll be astounded beyond words if we see much of Chappers this season.

You mean our joint top scorer when we got promoted from this division the year before last?

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Broady on 07:08 - Jul 13 with 677 views

Jbarrrell

Personally I love him but it is a concern about his back to back match ability. What were the rumours / murmurs from last summer as some of the family kicked off or something didn’t they, I managed to miss it all?

Broady on 08:11 - Jul 13 with 545 views

Broady on 07:08 - Jul 13 by Jbarrrell
Personally I love him but it is a concern about his back to back match ability. What were the rumours / murmurs from last summer as some of the family kicked off or something didn’t they, I managed to miss it all?

I think you might be thinking of Wes Burns Dad putting a poster on here in his place for constantly talking absolute drivel about his boy.

Broady on 08:12 - Jul 13 with 543 views

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Broady on 21:51 - Jul 12 by itfc_bucks
I'll be astounded beyond words if we see much of Chappers this season.

Welcome to your new life as a mute, lad.

Broady on 08:25 - Jul 13 with 516 views

MVBlue

Broady on 23:44 - Jul 12 by Chris_ITFC
I’m a huge Jack Clarke fan, but even I’d say Broadhead made much better use of his (limited) minutes, pro rata. Clarke had so many more chances, yet only really started to look settled towards the end of the season, which was only noteworthy given the low bar his previous performances had set.

Is it also worth a small mention of the fact Jack Clarke scored some good goals at Sunderland. But they were promoted when he left....
Clarke needs to fight his way into the side past Broadhead again.

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Broady on 08:42 - Jul 13 with 482 views

itfcsuth

Broady on 22:57 - Jul 12 by StokieBlue
"J.Clarke & J.Philogene fringe options if required, or cannot move them on." That is quite the take. Whilst we might not have seen it in the PL, we know they are absolutely top quality at this level and will hopefully be good enough for the PL in the future. SB [Post edited 12 Jul 23:08]

Broadhead and Szmodics are absolutely top quality in the Championship?

Based on what we have seen for ITFC, why would J.Philogene & J.Clarke be ahead in the pecking order?

To have two assets with resale value, sitting 3/4 in the pecking order, if the option arose to move them on, then I think we absolutely should.

Broady on 08:50 - Jul 13 with 458 views

Broady on 08:25 - Jul 13 by MVBlue
Is it also worth a small mention of the fact Jack Clarke scored some good goals at Sunderland. But they were promoted when he left.... Clarke needs to fight his way into the side past Broadhead again.

I think that’s underestimated by many - Broadhead is an absolute natural in the left 10 role, where Clarke has (understandably) spent the last 12 months trying to learn it from scratch, against a lot of his instincts.

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Broady on 08:54 - Jul 13 with 433 views

Broady on 08:11 - Jul 13 by Libero
I think you might be thinking of Wes Burns Dad putting a poster on here in his place for constantly talking absolute drivel about his boy.

No, there were some similar supportive family tweets around early last season for Broady.

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Broady on 08:54 - Jul 13 with 432 views

StokieBlue

Broady on 08:42 - Jul 13 by itfcsuth
Broadhead and Szmodics are absolutely top quality in the Championship? Based on what we have seen for ITFC, why would J.Philogene & J.Clarke be ahead in the pecking order? To have two assets with resale value, sitting 3/4 in the pecking order, if the option arose to move them on, then I think we absolutely should.

I only reference your last line which I think is a very hot take. I never mentioned Broadhead and Szmodics but I think both are very good.

Why would you only look at evidence at ITFC to make your decisions. We are in the Champ now so why would you not consider evidence at that level? At this level Philogene and Clarke have proven themselves to be two of the very best players.

I really don't think they are "fringe players" or behind Broady and Szmodics in the pecking order. I would actually expect them to be the starters with Broady (if here) and Szmodics coming on. Szmodics might have more of a chance of starting though.

I certainly don't think they are 3rd or 4th choices.

Guess we will see when the season starts though!

Edit: Adding stats for Philogene and Clarke in the Champ in 23/24 season both playing in teams weaker than Town were.

Philogene: 32 matches, 12 goals, 6 assists
Clarke: 40 matches, 15 goals, 4 assists

SB

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Broady on 09:10 - Jul 13 with 381 views

StokieBlue

Broady on 08:25 - Jul 13 by MVBlue
Is it also worth a small mention of the fact Jack Clarke scored some good goals at Sunderland. But they were promoted when he left.... Clarke needs to fight his way into the side past Broadhead again.

That's deeply unfair, correlation doesn't imply causation.

There are so many factors that change between season trying to say one player was a reason for not getting promoting is pretty poor reasoning.

SB

Broady on 10:16 - Jul 13 with 335 views

Broady on 08:54 - Jul 13 by Chris_ITFC
No, there were some similar supportive family tweets around early last season for Broady.

Apologies - I also missed those entirely!

Broady on 11:22 - Jul 13 with 265 views

Broady on 10:16 - Jul 13 by Libero
Apologies - I also missed those entirely!

Missing out on Twitter nonsense should be a source of pride, not apology!

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