Ben10 2,293 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Player I'm genuinely sad to see leave. Always played with passion. real boydie9 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCDBigBear 10,831 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 I'm happy enough that we are selling Sakala for what will likely be a decent sum which I expect to be in excess of £3 million no doubt with extras subject to certain criteria. He's seems a lovely guy but he is far too erratic for me. The near identical sitters missed in cup games against the dark side are prime examples. I see a lot of posts of people sad to see him go but I think that is more about frustration at our recent performances rather than an actual liking for Sakala's playing ability. Having said that, we are all allowed an opinion. Listening to Beale, it seemed to me that it was made plain to Sakala that he was still wanted but that he wouldn't be a first pick. The Saudi offer seemed to be very attractive and Sakala decided to accept. That is my take on Beale's comments. I'm actually surprised he's going to Saudi as he seems a devout Christian and that is not something that is allowed in public in Saudi. Anyway I wish him well. BlueboyG, gmcf, BlueAvenger and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben10 2,293 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 33 minutes ago, JCDBigBear said: I'm happy enough that we are selling Sakala for what will likely be a decent sum which I expect to be in excess of £3 million no doubt with extras subject to certain criteria. He's seems a lovely guy but he is far too erratic for me. The near identical sitters missed in cup games against the dark side are prime examples. I see a lot of posts of people sad to see him go but I think that is more about frustration at our recent performances rather than an actual liking for Sakala's playing ability. Having said that, we are all allowed an opinion. Listening to Beale, it seemed to me that it was made plain to Sakala that he was still wanted but that he wouldn't be a first pick. The Saudi offer seemed to be very attractive and Sakala decided to accept. That is my take on Beale's comments. I'm actually surprised he's going to Saudi as he seems a devout Christian and that is not something that is allowed in public in Saudi. Anyway I wish him well. What do you mean by devout Christian in public? Isn't Ronaldo playing there? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Scottywellhousetb 50,632 Posted August 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2023 3 hours ago, Ben10 said: Player I'm genuinely sad to see leave. Always played with passion. I'm not, I genuinely liked him and continously tried to stick up for him before giving up and agreeing with everyone else on the bus, lovely guy but he's shite. Blue Rino, JCDBigBear, BridgeIsBlue and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbt1548 1,845 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 3 hours ago, Ben10 said: What do you mean by devout Christian in public? Isn't Ronaldo playing there? Christian and other religions, including other Islamic sects that are not the main sect in Saudi, which is Sunni, are not allowed to practise their worship in public, but it is permitted in private. JCDBigBear 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassaaaa 11,406 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Was never the answer for us but still looked better than they three up front now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,540 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 1 minute ago, sassaaaa said: Was never the answer for us but still looked better than they three up front now. Probably true just now but let’s see what we’re saying in a few months. Sakala seems to have become a better player in the minds of our support since he left us. Wish him well but never good enough for us. JCDBigBear 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassaaaa 11,406 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Just now, LaudrupsPatrickBoots said: Probably true just now but let’s see what we’re saying in a few months. Sakala seems to have become a better player in the minds of our support since he left us. Wish him well but never good enough for us. Agree he was never the answer but was far more dangerous up front than any of the new signings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 109,478 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 21 minutes ago, sassaaaa said: Agree he was never the answer but was far more dangerous up front than any of the new signings. After two competitive games you’re 💯correct. You can just see he was so much better than them Jasper Blues, TamCoopz, JCDBigBear and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryMc 2,394 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 2 hours ago, RFC55 said: After two competitive games you’re 💯correct. You can just see he was so much better than them I think Beale wasn't keen on Sakala because he was unpredictable and couldn't be coached to be a robot. Think Hagi is similar. Both aren't world beaters but offer something different than the vast majority of our squad does which is taking risks and being unpredictable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 109,478 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 1 minute ago, GaryMc said: I think Beale wasn't keen on Sakala because he was unpredictable and couldn't be coached to be a robot. Think Hagi is similar. Both aren't world beaters but offer something different than the vast majority of our squad does which is taking risks and being unpredictable. Aye that’s it gaz Roy Hobbs, GaryMc and hammer93 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JograBear 1,074 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Need width, pace and numbers in this team. Lets sell our fastest winger who provided second best numbers last season! Fucking brilliant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negri's lovechild 14,273 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 I loved wee Fashion, but we absolutely had to accept that offer. It works out for us, and it will work for him financially. JCDBigBear and Blueshoff 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NixonRFC 1,391 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Just seen he's meant to be getting €5.2m per year, good luck to the boy, made for life with that two year contract and will still be under 30 when it's finished, you'd get sectioned if you didn't take that. theblueoysterbar 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCDBigBear 10,831 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 On 09/08/2023 at 12:23, Ben10 said: What do you mean by devout Christian in public? Isn't Ronaldo playing there? Have you seen Sakala's posts with the biblical references? You do realise the situation in Saudi regarding other religions??? rbt1548 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberfeldyBlue 1,559 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 The Archer and Bad Robot 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast 9,242 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Despite the sprinkling of big names and established players going to the Saudi league the overall standard of the league will remain dugshit for a long time yet. Sakala should do quite well there I'd of thought. Bad Robot 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 20,862 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 23 minutes ago, AberfeldyBlue said: Can’t believe he’s learned the offside rule in the space of a week. hammer93 and Mond 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
left winger 14,353 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 24 minutes ago, AberfeldyBlue said: Thank fuck we won well today. Place would have gone into meltdown if we’d dropped points and he scored. LaaRFC, BigDak and hammer93 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineBlue 23,746 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Good for him. I hope he does well. The Archer, Allyup, Zappa6995 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,375 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 49 minutes ago, AberfeldyBlue said: Well done Sakala and I think the tv cameras are trying to avoid the empty seats 🤣 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,698 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 29 minutes ago, B1872 said: Can’t believe he’s learned the offside rule in the space of a week. Tbh i thought he got caught offside and got away with it lol B1872 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dado'sMulls 2,629 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Horrid defending tbf Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer93 15,064 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Good for him, that is the type of chance he would normally balls up for us.....and before anycunt quotes his goal against them.....it is a different angle Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 14,634 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 32 minutes ago, left winger said: Thank fuck we won well today. Place would have gone into meltdown if we’d dropped points and he scored. Could be worse Cedric Itten could have been the top scorer last season in the Swiss super league and already scored two in three this season…….,,, no wait……..,WHAT gmcf, Drunk and disorderly. and Jimfanciesthedude 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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