+ Visit Cardiff FC for Latest News, Transfer Gossip, Fixtures and Match Results
Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast
Results 1 to 25 of 51

Thread: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

  1. #1

    Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    Wasn't entirely convinced by Ralls' contributions last season, but this campaign his confidence is sky-high, he seems to have found an extra gear and his composure on the ball, often leaving opponents for dead has sometimes been breathtaking.

    The whole team seems to be be playing a few notches higher this season - all credit to the backroom staff! Fitness and confidence is a potent brew - together with the master tactician, Warlock. Mendes-Laing has caught the eye, but for me, Ralls has been THE revelation.

  2. #2

    Re: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    Quote Originally Posted by Cyclops View Post
    Wasn't entirely convinced by Ralls' contributions last season, but this campaign his confidence is sky-high, he seems to have found an extra gear and his composure on the ball, often leaving opponents for dead has sometimes been breathtaking.

    The whole team seems to be be playing a few notches higher this season - all credit to the backroom staff! Fitness and confidence is a potent brew - together with the master tactician, Warlock. Mendes-Laing has caught the eye, but for me, Ralls has been THE revelation.
    As I said the other week - Can we claim him as Welsh on residency basis?

  3. #3

    Re: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    Agreed.
    I thought he had potential, he's starting to realise it now.
    Still makes the odd mistake, but he's learning.

  4. #4

    Re: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    First time we've seen him in a "good side".
    It is amazing how ones fortunes as a player turn out given different circumstances.

    Take Marcus Rashford for example.
    Just scored for ManUre (not sure why he was benched mind) and may well not have been given an opportunity at all had Louis van Gaal not been staring down the barrel.

    Ralls may well have found himself loaned out and scrambling to make a career for himself had we not found a manager who was willing to find a way to attack the opposition.

    Pleased Joe is doing well and given some credence to our much maligned youth system of recent years.

  5. #5

    Re: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    Quote Originally Posted by Nick View Post
    As I said the other week - Can we claim him as Welsh on residency basis?
    No.

    The residency agreement between the home nations I believe is 5 years in education in that country while under 18.

    I think that applies anyway.

    Unless Ralls has a minimum of a Welsh Grand Parent he doesn't qualify.

  6. #6

    Re: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    Quote Originally Posted by Hilts View Post
    No.

    The residency agreement between the home nations I believe is 5 years in education in that country while under 18.

    I think that applies anyway.

    Unless Ralls has a minimum of a Welsh Grand Parent he doesn't qualify.
    Ok, cheers.

    Shame.

  7. #7

    Re: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    Average at best

  8. #8

    Re: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    Quote Originally Posted by Rubberman View Post
    Average at best
    Your very short posting history is well worth a glance.

  9. #9

    Re: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    Somebody's trying a bit too hard to get a bite. Bless.

  10. #10

    Re: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    8 posts all slagging the manager or Ralls or predicting Zahores imminent departure , got to be a jack troll, best put on ignore

  11. #11

    Re: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    Quote Originally Posted by Baloo View Post
    Somebody's trying a bit too hard to get a bite. Bless.
    I can't imagine the existence someone must lead if they think signing up on a forum and acting like a complete ****wit is amusing!

  12. #12

    Re: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    Thought he was very good today. Gunnarson by comparison had a quieter game.

  13. #13

    Re: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    Quote Originally Posted by Packerman View Post
    8 posts all slagging the manager or Ralls or predicting Zahores imminent departure , got to be a jack troll, best put on ignore
    His intelligence, somewhat like his posting history, is extremely limited.

  14. #14

    Re: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    Quote Originally Posted by thehumblegringo View Post
    I can't imagine the existence someone must lead if they think signing up on a forum and acting like a complete ****wit is amusing!
    Jesus, I hardly post here any more ffs

  15. #15

    Re: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    Quote Originally Posted by Colonel Cærdiffi View Post
    Jesus, I hardly post here any more ffs
    give it time

  16. #16

    Re: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    Rall's is benefiting from the clarity of expectation from Warnock.

    When we do not have the ball he expects him to close down space quickly and press the opposition to regain possession from mistakes. He expects him to compete with tenacity for every loose ball, tackle and header. Rall's revels in this environment.

    When we have the ball the expectations are more complex. He expects the midfield to play at a high tempo, he wants the ball passed to our front three quickly to allow them to exploit a back four on the back foot against real pace and power. However, he also wants to see composure on the ball and an ability to expose space when it is presented.

    Rall's has been magnificent in meeting the requirements of the manager. His real challenge is to maintain consistency over a full and demanding Champioship season. His physical conditioning looks fantastic and he has great stamina, at the moment, early days I know, but he has been our most consistent and reliable player.

  17. #17

    Re: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    Quote Originally Posted by Baloo View Post
    Somebody's trying a bit too hard to get a bite. Bless.
    Well unfortunately you count as one of 4 that actually did bite

    I guess his style does work eventually after all!

  18. #18

    Re: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    So many bites!
    Why are you all so bitter? Surely for a diverse message board there needs to be posts with people with different opinions.
    Or, can I not express my views because they differ from yours?

  19. #19

    Re: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    Quote Originally Posted by Rubberman View Post
    So many bites!
    Why are you all so bitter? Surely for a diverse message board there needs to be posts with people with different opinions.
    Or, can I not express my views because they differ from yours?
    You seem so proud of yourself.

    You have no reason to be.

  20. #20

    Re: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    Quote Originally Posted by Nick View Post
    You seem so proud of yourself.

    You have no reason to be.
    Who the **** is this guy?

  21. #21

    Re: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    Quote Originally Posted by Blooburd View Post
    Well unfortunately you count as one of 4 that actually did bite

    I guess his style does work eventually after all!
    Twat.

  22. #22

    Re: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    Same twat as Blooburd,knob ends.

  23. #23

    Re: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    You idiots really can't deal with anyone who has differing views from yours. Get a grip you whinging fückwits!

  24. #24

    Re: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    Quote Originally Posted by jeepster View Post
    Twat.

  25. #25

    Re: Joe Ralls - the BIGGEST success story this season so far

    Quote Originally Posted by Rubberman View Post
    You idiots really can't deal with anyone who has differing views from yours. Get a grip you whinging fückwits!
    No we do not get so many idiots on here the same night,you are complete and utter brain dead twat. Get off the keypad and go to sleep
    you massive turd.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •