Fiorini - The Big If

[Dougz]

Calling it now, if Fiorini stays fit and selected from the off, we will stay up. Sets the tempo, plays in pockets and sets the platform for the front players.

It may even have turned out differently for Appleton, had he not got injured early doors and been out for months.

 

[Brett&Murphs.]

Yeah I thought the same last night during the game. Seems to be able to pick the pass that kick starts the move. Started against Stoke too when we won.

 

[Atletico_Seasider]

I totally agree. I'd also add that he has that composure on the ball that many don't have...

 

[Leither]

Dismissed by many on here but clearly a quality player and brings the best out of others.

The missing piece of the jigsaw all season.

 

[7YearCritch]

It may even have turned out differently for Appleton, had he not got injured early doors and been out for months.

I think, whilst not my choice of manager, overall Appleton can consider himself very unlucky on so many different player fronts this season.
His opening 6 games were W2 D2 L2 .. then the squad started to get injuries and we struggled.

 

[1966_and_all_that]

I also think that Patino responds well to Fiorini's involvement.

 

[Matesrates]

Wouldn’t it be great if we stayed in the championship and we could buy both. Ah well, I can dream.

 

[Phil_bfc deux]

I also think that Patino responds well to Fiorini's involvement.

Yeah because he can pass the ball instead of just twatting it

 

[fcblackpool]

I also think that Patino responds well to Fiorini's involvement.

Yep. Patino has been playing a little out of position and not looked as good as early season as a result.

Always said Fiorini is absolute class and some on here wanted him sent back

 

[Phil_bfc deux]

Yep. Patino has been playing a little out of position and not looked as good as early season as a result.

Always said Fiorini is absolute class and some on here wanted him sent back

Some on here are as thick as pig shit

 

[Walnut]

Equally should have Keshi back after the break

 

[onceov3r]

It helped that we had a really balanced midfield for once. Connelly played as a proper DM which allowed to creative players to actually play, plus both fiorini and patino actually get stuck in as well as showing for the ball, passing etc. Too many times this season we have had the wrong players in the wrong roles in the middle.

 

[tangysider]

It helped that we had a really balanced midfield for once. Connelly played as a proper DM which allowed to creative players to actually play, plus both fiorini and patino actually get stuck in as well as showing for the ball, passing etc. Too many times this season we have had the wrong players in the wrong roles in the middle.

For me that is Connolly's best position if he wants regular starts, the fact he can cover RB and CB is a bonus

 

[SwannDangerous]

Let's see if he can keep his legs on for more than 5 minutes

 

[Brabinho]

Wonder if we could get him permanent if we stay up?

 

[BFC_53]

Patino playing alongside Fiorini with a DM behind him is like a different player. He's looked totally lost playing the holding mid with Carey but Tues night looked more like a player who might make it at the top level.
I'd love us to sign Fiorini permanently but I doubt it's feasible on our budget. Rogers too, who's starting to look the part having had a run of games.

 

[Dougz]

Patino playing alongside Fiorini with a DM behind him is like a different player. He's looked totally lost playing the holding mid with Carey but Tues night looked more like a player who might make it at the top level.
I'd love us to sign Fiorini permanently but I doubt it's feasible on our budget. Rogers too, who's starting to look the part having had a run of games.

I doubt we can sign Charlie or Morgan TBH but something tells me that Lewis might be achievable. Can't be on more than £10 a week at City surely even allowing for their moneybags operation and if we placed quality at the heart of recruitment and are still in the Championship that's not unreasonable. Releasing Stewart and Bridcutt would help fund that too.

 

[FY5_Seasider]

I doubt we can sign Charlie or Morgan TBH but something tells me that Lewis might be achievable. Can't be on more than £10 a week at City surely even allowing for their moneybags operation and if we placed quality at the heart of recruitment and are still in the Championship that's not unreasonable. Releasing Stewart and Bridcutt would help fund that too.

I think we'd have a very good chance of signing Rogers

 

[Meliora]

I think we'd have a very good chance of signing Rogers

I think others would offer him more than we could.

 

[Saturdays 3pm]

He’s only played 6 league games for us and we have won 4 of them

 

[Simonized]

I think we'd have a very good chance of signing Rogers

Sunderland will get him like everyone else that we want.

 

[Simonized]

He’s only played 6 league games for us and we have won 4 of them

I was wondering about that stat the other day but forgot to look it up.

 

[Hevster]

Far as I can remember most people saw the initial promise and talent in the lad, but the issue was none of us got to see enough of it thanks to bad luck with injury Those calling for him to be sent back were, as far as I can recall, largely doing so cos it sounded like he was crocked for the season. The fact he has made it back and is looking ready to rock is a superb boost. Will he save us? Not on his own but I sure as hell think his return can play a huge part.

Amongst the many regrets from this season one of the biggest will be the fact those injuries deprived us of seeing this lad's talent on show more often. He can and should have a bright future.