Wout Faes (Besiktas interest, Fabrizio Romano)

[surrifox]

1 hour ago, Sol thewall Bamba said:

IS THE SWAMP BEING DRAINED!? 

Not yet . Got to clean the stables first 😉

[Dahnsouff]

1 minute ago, Miquel The Work Geordie said:

But that isn't a flex ahahahaha, what are you on about son!

Self destructrive perhaps a better term then.  

[Dahnsouff]

@Miquel The Work Geordie Is that all you have then young man. 

 

As you were….

[Brooksy]

I hope he's read this thread.

[Miquel The Work Geordie]

3 minutes ago, Dahnsouff said:

@Miquel The Work Geordie Is that all you have then young man. 

 

As you were….

 

"People are being self-destructive on social media." You're not making much sense as per brother, would sooner save myself the hassle cheers! 

[Dahnsouff]

Just now, Miquel The Work Geordie said:

 

"People are being self-destructive on social media." You're not making much sense as per brother, would sooner save myself the hassle cheers! 

Fair play bud, bad day, not your fault, mine.  

[Qwerty]

Faes is the only defender we have who can move faster than a snail.  Without him Marti will have to change tactics, and basically leave Vestergaard and Okoli sitting a few feet in front of the goal, because that’s the only way they’ll be there to stop an attack. 

[ramboacdc]

1 hour ago, OadbyBlue said:

He’s a *****, but he’s our best centre back. Happy with this only if we replace him.

I am nipping B&Q later. I will get a yard brush and stick a bucket on it's head. It will still be better than half out defenders.

[Donwebbio]

Faes is our best defender (unfortunately) but i think he is so synonymous with our decline and is clearly a negative or disruptive influence within the camp that a parting of ways would be best. He clearly thinks he is better than us and also is sulking that nobody has rescued him from his nightmare. We simply must sign a mobile CB with pace and leadership quality to aid the development of Nelson & Okoli and avoid the need to rely on Lurch.

[Tuna]

3 minutes ago, Donwebbio said:

clearly a negative or disruptive influence within the camp that a parting of ways would be best

How do you know this?

[FLAN]

Wilfs “my mates is the centre back” moment 

[kingcarr21]

Are we 1 step closer to abandoning the tippy tappy passing round the back bollocks if Faes goes. Please let it be true. Cant stand this 'modern' football shite

[JimJams]

1 minute ago, kingcarr21 said:

Are we 1 step closer to abandoning the tippy tappy passing round the back bollocks if Faes goes. Please let it be true. Cant stand this 'modern' football shite

We'll still want defenders who can play the ball.  We'll just want ones that can run a bit too.

[Bluearmyfox28]

£10m please!!

[indierich06]

15 minutes ago, Qwerty said:

Faes is the only defender we have who can move faster than a snail.  Without him Marti will have to change tactics, and basically leave Vestergaard and Okoli sitting a few feet in front of the goal, because that’s the only way they’ll be there to stop an attack. 

He doesn't start though?

[Corky]

Yeah, he probably is our best defender but we need as many of these out as possible.

[kingcarr21]

2 minutes ago, JimJams said:

We'll still want defenders who can play the ball.  We'll just want ones that can run a bit too.

I just want some 4-4-2 with big monster CBs who smash the ball away. Wouldnt that just be delightful  

[Jacnah]

Faes is the current holder of the 'Alan Rogers Memorial Trophy, which is my little make believe trophy I award in my head each season to the player i really dont like/think is crap etc.

 

Whilst he is the holder and I want him gone, the rational part of my brain (very small bit dwarfed by the emotional side) recognises that he's probably our best CB right now, is no where near as bad as we (I) claim, losing him my have consequences and relying on prospects is risky. Question is: do we accept that risk and not whinge and moan when/if his loss is really being felt?

 

I think yes. 

 

I'll try and remind myself of this during the season

Edited 22 August 2025 by Jacnah

[Donwebbio]

8 minutes ago, Tuna said:

How do you know this?

I don't know it as an insider, but I think his body language is pretty negative, the way he flaps his arms and blames others when goals go in, his lack of warmth when he scored, comments he has made in the Belgian press. He looks miserable and disengaged in the same way Winks does and that can't be beneficial to the group.

 

 

[lcfcbluearmy]

He’s our best player can’t let him go we would need at least £25 million to even think about it

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

just in case other teams are looking ( we can’t let them know he’s crap)

[JimJams]

8 minutes ago, kingcarr21 said:

I just want some 4-4-2 with big monster CBs who smash the ball away. Wouldnt that just be delightful  

Not with the "2" we've currently got, no!

[jonthefox]

6 minutes ago, Jacnah said:

Faes is the current holder of the 'Alan Rogers Memorial Trophy, which is my little make believe trophy I award in my head each season to the player i really dont like/think is crap etc.

 

Whilst he is the holder and I want him gone, the rational part of my brain (very small bit dwarfed by the emotional side) recognises that he's probably our best CB right now, is no where near as bad as we (I) claim, losing him my have consequences and relying on prospects is risky. Question is: do we accept that risk and not whinge and moan when/if his loss is really being felt?

 

I think yes. 

 

I'll try and remind myself of this during the season

Plenty of worthy replacements

[Jacnah]

1 minute ago, jonthefox said:

Plenty of worthy replacements

oh yeah aint that the truth... an award that'll last forever 

[urban.spaceman]

Just checked the air pressure in the tyres and ready to go to Seagrave at any minute to give him a lift to Turkey. Ready at a moment’s notice. 

[Dahnsouff]

5 minutes ago, jonthefox said:

Plenty of worthy replacements

Only if we get them in.