Xavi Simons

[Bedfordspurs]

Yeah both reds for me - players need to be aware of what they're doing. Can't go round stamping on achilles because you're not paying attention

Even if it’s accidental, which both were … they are reds because of the danger they cause

 

[glasgowspur]

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Incoming ban for calling the game into disrepute.

 

[Bishop]

I think they have to be reds
Can’t have tackles above the ankle and especially from behind

Xavi's wasn't even a tackle, he just accidentally stepped on VVD's foot.

 

[Bedfordspurs]

Xavi's wasn't even a tackle, he just accidentally stepped on VVD's foot.

Yep
Like yesterday
The step on the Achilles wasn’t the tackle
But… if you do something even by accident it can still be illegal

 

[Bishop]

Yep
Like yesterday
The step on the Achilles wasn’t the tackle
But… if you do something even by accident it can still be illegal

Sure, I just don't think that should be given as a red as I see it as clumsy rather than intentional but tbh we are splitting hairs because the issue is both the lack of consistency and the lack of even a yellow (my assessment of the challenge). Not even a yellow was ridiculous when so often they are given as reds.

 

[Raziel]

Djed passed in on England duty

 

[BrentwoodSpur]

His rehab appears to be going remarkably well

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[Bishop]

He feels very suited to the AM gap this team has been suffering from this season and now we have more link type players he should found the playing environment more suited. There is still the striker issue but at the very least hopefully having 1 of Xavi, Maddison or Kulu available for this most key of roles will help improve us.

 

[Robbo]

His rehab appears to be going remarkably well

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I broke a sweat just watching that video, and my ACL surgered knee winced in pain from those quick turns.

Looks great though, I think Xavi can really thrive in our current team/set up.

 

[harr1984]

This guy is going to be a bit hit under RDZ (assuming he can come back in decent shape of course)....

 

[Robbo]

This guy is going to be a bit hit under RDZ (assuming he can come back in decent shape of course)....

It certainly looks like he's prepared to do what it takes to come back fit.

 

[parklane1]

Really looking forward to seeing him back, the guy is/has quality for sure.

 

[afsoc4life]

He feels very suited to the AM gap this team has been suffering from this season and now we have more link type players he should found the playing environment more suited. There is still the striker issue but at the very least hopefully having 1 of Xavi, Maddison or Kulu available for this most key of roles will help improve us.

As long as refs dont properly ref our games, I am not so optimistic.