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Used to love watching Sodje and Turner when they were together, but this kid is a notch up from even those two. As I said a while ago on here, he will play for England. Many have mentioned his physical attributes, but much of his speed and effectiveness comes from his astute reading of a situation and his anticipation.
 

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Not the pace to play at International level with England I would have thought but no doubt some PL teams are keeping a close eye. He has in half a dozen games established himself as a Championsip player though, no doubt about that.
 

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Looking forward to welcoming MT back to GP on Tuesday. If Tarks compares well that will be a useful yardstick, as MT is the current incumbent of best ever Bee to play at centre half, who has then proved himself at the next level and nearly earned an England call up IIRC.
 

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Oh, and keep your hands off Carl Winchester.

He's the latest to make dramatic progression from bit part yoof to really classy every game.

Doubtless we will move him on for £75k and a coat of paint for the new stand in January.
 

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opinions5u said:
Oh, and keep your hands off Carl Winchester.

He's the latest to make dramatic progression from bit part yoof to really classy every game.

Doubtless we will move him on for £75k and a coat of paint for the new stand in January.
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Mate, you really had to see JT yesterday as looked absolute class, he made 4 or 5 late timely, sliding tackles and dropped his shoulder and went past forwards like they weren't there.
I think we will have a queue of Premiershio clubs after him at the earliest opportunity and reckon he may be the best I've ever seen in 46 seasons.
 

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The best defender I have ever seen in the red and white stripes . He makes it look so easy ! Always got time on the ball , reads the game to perfection with his tackling and interceptions and is strong in the air . The only thing he needs to work on is the rare petulance and silly booking but in terms of ability he is faultless . Whilst Turner , Ingarmarson, and Sodje have all great careers I believe this player can emulate of all them . I hope he achieves this with us . A brilliant performance yesterday .
 

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Stanley said:
Not the pace to play at International level with England I would have thought but no doubt some PL teams are keeping a close eye. He has in half a dozen games established himself as a Championsip player though, no doubt about that.
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I bet he's quicker than John Terry ?
 

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He was awesome yesterday, a big lad who's no slouch as he reacts to danger very quickly, made some of the best defensive tackles I've seen in 63 years of support, he seems destined for the Premiership, if we got 3-5 million for AF (depending what news you read) how much is this lad worth?, the only problem now is if he continues in this vein of form, come January we will have Premiership clubs knocking our door down to sign him up, as he is a quality defender, and like strikers, there aren't many of them to go round.
 

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That tackle near the end on the half way line was Bobby Moore like, the way he just calmly intercepted the ball and didn't even come close to fouling the player was pure class.

Can we get him on a new contract?
 

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heavywoollenbee said:
Used to love watching Sodje and Turner when they were together, but this kid is a notch up from even those two. As I said a while ago on here, he will play for England. Many have mentioned his physical attributes, but much of his speed and effectiveness comes from his astute reading of a situation and his anticipation.
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:imwith:
 

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It will be interesting to compare him with Michael Turner on Tuesday
 

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wonder what sammy hypia said to david weir after the game yesterday,something like.....'jeez mate,he's better than you and i were...where did you find him'.
 

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How did we sign him as a league one club in January, can't believe other clubs didn't come in for him!
 

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I think a lot of credit must go to David Weir who has coached Tarky since his arrival from Oldham and the results are there for all to see.A top top centre back and a really decent down to earth guy as well.
 

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excellent defender, had momentary lapse in concentration in the second half giving the ball away but a very good performance.he walked past me after the game for a cb he's not that tall
 

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hanworthbee said:
excellent defender, had momentary lapse in concentration in the second half giving the ball away but a very good performance.he walked past me after the game for a cb he's not that tall
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He's far from short at 6ft 1 but agree compared to the likes of Greer and Bikey at Charlton on the little side!
 

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opinions5u said:
Sounds like something I posted.

Tarky always had class. Concentration was a big issue though, costing goals regularly. He learned, and to my untrained eye he'd solved the problem. Lee Johnson (subtle name drop) told me the reason Stoke didn't come in for him was a lack of concentration in the second phase of play. In other words he'd nod off after clearing the corner or cross.

Given the rapid improvement I saw in him from Feb 2013 to Jan 2014 he demonstrated an ability to learn. I can only assume that's continued because you guys continue to talk him up. He may lack a little bit pace wise, but he was reading the game beautifully before the move south. I think he would compete in the Premiership. England might be a step too far. But you'll know better than me.
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England ? What level in the Premiership ? I can't say. As I do not watch any of these " big "games live to judge/compare what level he is really is at but he can do better than our level.

You will see between the posts there are plenty on here that watch other games especially England and rate him that highly ?

All I can say is, he is young and we will not give him away when he moves and you will get your share. In the interim I have some spare paint left after some decorating I have just done at home. More than happy to send it up if you tell me where to send it to ?:fishing:
 

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it'd be better trying to ensure we keep him out of the Championship Team of the Season and no-one else notices him, I think.

Not tall enough, too slow, switches off in the second phase, ears too big... any others?
 

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jlove said:
it'd be better trying to ensure we keep him out of the Championship Team of the Season and no-one else notices him, I think.

Not tall enough, too slow, switches off in the second phase, ears too big... any others?
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Yes he is fat and blubbery and pinnocio nose and keeps falling down all the time and scores loads of own goals!
 

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The OS has James at 6'1". But they also have him down as a midfielder? :shrug:
 

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They do it to fool the opposition. Also the weight will be different to what is listed.
 

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stanner said:
They do it to fool the opposition. Also the weight will be different to what is listed.
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That's cheating. Booooo....... :banghead:

I'll be tweeting all the clubs in the championship now. :fishing:
 

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Fabulous player, hate to say it but he wont be with us by the end of the season IMO.
 

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buzzybees said:
Fabulous player, hate to say it but he wont be with us by the end of the season IMO.
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Funny when you think it wasn't that long ago when some were questioning us letting Leon Legge go...........lol
 

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wanderer paul said:
What's the 'word' in the scouting world? Surely Tarkowski is on a lot of clubs radars?
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Extremely well regarded afaik and where a year back he was attracting clubs like us and it was really up to someone to take a gamble and work on certain aspects of his game.
A year later and he has improved beyond expectations as we are seeing and I for one have seen the change from a kid at Crawley a couple of years ago now to a man of the match performance at GP.
He now attracts higher up the chain,but could still lapse in concentration imo or should I say that's my view of Tarky which we know is cak?.
He is destined for higher and that there is no doubt.The longer we have him here the better,but do not be surprised if bids come in January or at the end of the season.
 

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horshambees said:
Extremely well regarded afaik and where a year back he was attracting clubs like us and it was really up to someone to take a gamble and work on certain aspects of his game.
A year later and he has improved beyond expectations as we are seeing and I for one have seen the change from a kid at Crawley a couple of years ago now to a man of the match performance at GP.
He now attracts higher up the chain,but could still lapse in concentration imo or should I say that's my view of Tarky which we know is cak?.
He is destined for higher and that there is no doubt.The longer we have him here the better,but do not be surprised if bids come in January or at the end of the season.
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Be interesting to compare him to Turner tonight. Probably famous last words, but would expect Tarks to achieve more (& all credit to Turner who has had/ is having a great career).
 

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horshambees said:
Extremely well regarded afaik and where a year back he was attracting clubs like us and it was really up to someone to take a gamble and work on certain aspects of his game.
A year later and he has improved beyond expectations as we are seeing and I for one have seen the change from a kid at Crawley a couple of years ago now to a man of the match performance at GP.
He now attracts higher up the chain,but could still lapse in concentration imo or should I say that's my view of Tarky which we know is cak?.
He is destined for higher and that there is no doubt.The longer we have him here the better,but do not be surprised if bids come in January or at the end of the season.
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Thanks for replying, in a way, good to hear. :sorted:
 

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Shame his error cost us the first goal. We were very much in it until then.
 

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Funny enough, I was wondering if Michael Turner would make our team now. I was/am a big fan of the guy, but Tarks is better surely. Possibly (going off piste) Tony Craig too. Still have fond memories though.
 

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lalalalalalalalalaBooker said:
Funny enough, I was wondering if Michael Turner would make our team now. I was/am a big fan of the guy, but Tarks is better surely. Possibly (going off piste) Tony Craig too. Still have fond memories though.
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He absolutely would.
 
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