Knowing players in ways other than scouting

retired_pmetzger1 · 08-03-2004, 03:57 PM

Trial>Scouting IMHO. Perfectly realistic too.

Middlesbrough trialled a certain Cardiff City/Wales striker whilst we languished in the depths of division 3 (league two

). It gave them more time to look at him in depth, and also to see how he fared against Premiership players (albeit in a training environement) rather against pedestrian basement division defenders.

KingsbayYHPE · 08-03-2004, 03:58 PM

What's he done in your eyes? Is it some sort of KGB torture? :eek:

retired_ms.jones55 · 08-03-2004, 04:01 PM

Good. I've messed up nothing this time

About trialing contracted players. Here it's pretty common, usually during European close-season. Our championship is played Mar-Oct, so sometimes a player isn't available for a match being on trial with some European club. Of cause, if his team has any interest in selling him.

Some conclusion on signing maybe?

1. Getting to know about player:
1a. via scouting
1b. via in-game media sources (transfer speculations, regular awards, casual news)
2. "Exploring" player:
2a. trial
2b. watch his form in his team
3. Signing or being refused.

That's okay?

retired_ms.jones55 · 08-03-2004, 04:03 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by mkus:
Trial>Scouting IMHO. Perfectly realistic too.

Middlesbrough trialled a certain Cardiff City/Wales striker whilst we languished in the depths of division 3 (league two

). It gave them more time to look at him in depth, and also to see how he fared against Premiership players (albeit in a training environement) rather against pedestrian basement division defenders. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oh, mkus!

That first post of yours made me think i should burn like tree...

And, Ian, KGB is long gone... it's now FSB. Just for informarion

KingsbayYHPE · 08-03-2004, 04:15 PM

Isn't that just like it. One acronym moves aside, another takes over

retired_sargent · 08-03-2004, 04:19 PM

I wonder if the FSB still do the, feeding of the live spy slowly into the incinerator, trick?

retired_pmetzger1 · 08-03-2004, 04:24 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by AndyProutchkine:

Oh, mkus!

That first post of yours made me think i should burn like tree...

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sorry, the message - which may have got lost in translation - was that I do it too.

retired_ms.jones55 · 08-03-2004, 04:25 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by iajafer:
Isn't that just like it. One acronym moves aside, another takes over

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yup. Still, FSB must be FCS, if we talk about acronyms (Federal Security Service). It won't be nearly as famous as their predecessor. My grandfather used to tell me stories of his job as KGB's officer... sweet USSR times...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Church:
I wonder if the FSB still do the, feeding of the live spy slowly into the incinerator, trick?

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

No, they are too poofy to do so. :p They can only fight lads like Lukoil owner

retired_ms.jones55 · 08-03-2004, 04:29 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by mkus:
Sorry, the message - which may have got lost in translation - was that I do it too. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

And now, after your explanation, i see the second meaning. Always liked that in English language! :thup:

Firstly i thought you wanted to seat near the fire and see me burning. How very egoistic of me!

/Me needs to improve on spoken English.

retired_berrysale · 08-03-2004, 04:35 PM

:thup:

Nothing wrong with your English. It's the native English speakers that need to improve

Knowing players in ways other than scouting

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