Posted on Instagram that he is leaving the club. Not a shock, wonder if this is the first of many today...
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Posted on Instagram that he is leaving the club. Not a shock, wonder if this is the first of many today...
No surprise he's been sent packing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedro de la Rosa
I wish him well, but he was symptomatic of our laboured and negative approach.
yes, not sure if it was him declining quickly, or problems with the team highlighting his weaknesses but he rapidly went from an asset to a weakness in the team.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rock_Flock_of_Five
be interesting to see where he crops up next.
I’d have liked to have had him here when he was twenty five. Scored some good goals and provided the best pass I’ve seen from a City player in recent years with a ball inside the full back for Harry Wilson to score against Birmingham.
Good luck to him in the future - think he’ll become a coach or maybe a manager when he stops playing.
Didn't realise he played over a hundred games for us.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
Wouldnt be surprised to see him go back to Pompey, his hometown club.
Agreed. He could certainly pick a pass. I enjoyed watching him early on, but towards the end he was much-maligned. A pity as he could have fitted that "quarterback" midfield role really well, in his prime. Good luck with his future career.Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
The problem Pack had with us was he was a part of a midfield of similar paced players and we had limited pace and movement around or in front of him - this was further compounded when NML, Junior and Murphy left and not replaced. He did ok-ish when Wilson was in the side but his passing certainly suffered when there were no runners available for him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gnojek
Decent player though and wish him well.
Only Flint left to go of the 3 of the most ridiculous signings we made in the last few years for big money from a club that was always languishing behind us
When we used to play the wurzels and you saw the names Tomlin, Pack and Flint I'd always think we' are better than them - Tomlin doesn't work, Pack is slow and Flint turns like a cruise liner
And Warnock spunked over £10m on them (admittedly Flint came from M'Boro but their fans were of the opinion to let him go he's not that good)
They all seem like decent guys and they're going so there's no point being disrespectful but when you think about the decent players we've had here in that time - those 3 will be nowhere near them. What was Warnock thinking (Well actually I've got a good idea)
If Flint does leave, how many clubs let their top scorer walk away after their contract has expired?
I expect that Blackburn will be this seasonQuote:
Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee
edit- actually it seems that Blackburn have a year option
What should we make of Flint being captain on Saturday? A recognition of someone who always gave his all and has just finished his best season for us or a taste of things to come with a new contract agreed? I’d guess the former.Quote:
Originally Posted by binman
Stood out massively as the rest of the squad didn’t have the legs around him that he probably needed. Certainly didn’t get him in his prime
Sadly won’t be missed as a player of CCFC but I wish him well
Under £8m actually, according to transfer market, although they report Tomlin as £2.97m whereas I thought it was around £2m ? Pack was only £750k.Quote:
Originally Posted by binman
I know folk hated him for his game plan but cant help think that what was asked of him , his efforts were better than Bacuna's .
I think Flint as Captain next year is good call as the defence needs a leader , he is defiantly a committed player who gives his all .
Think Pack and Flints wives are known to each other and I'm sure there was a conflict on holiday between the wives some time ago and Flint came home ?
The most damming thing about this season is the emergence of Pack to look half useful. I wish him the best of luck.
Good luck to him. He had his moments for us.
In his farewell message, Pack apparently thanked all the managers he’s worked under at Cardiff. That’s four of them in three years, which gives an indication of how well things have gone since the last Premier League relegation.
Is that all? Watford have had more than us AND managed promotion!Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman
Barcelona and MessiQuote:
Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee
Real Madrid and Ronaldo
He'd be in good company then! Who'd have thought?Quote:
Originally Posted by Canton Kev
Always saw him as a defensive midfielder who needed more creative players in front of him. Because for the majority of his time here he didn't have those players, I think he felt obliged to venture forward himself thus exposing his weaknesses.
Good player in the right team, but I think he's another player we never got the best out of.
Yeah I always thought that he was quite a gifted footballer technically and amazed (or maybe not :shrug:) that we never got the best from him.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Bloop
Good luck to him. Problems arise with players like Pack when they're asked to do things that they quite clearly can't, and probably never have. I'm not bigging him up too much, but he did have some ability, a decent touch and a bit of vision. Those were not the qualities prioritised by our managers during Pack's time at the club. Pack plays across the line, a pivot between defence and attack. What chance did he really have?
Yeah good point :frown:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tuerto
But also you could see his speed of thought was quicker than his ability to deliver the outcome. Too often his passes got telegraphed or he got caught in possession trying to deliver. As you and others said needed players and manager on a different wavelength but you do wonder whether players like Pack who take a ball under control, take a touch and look up have had their day compared with those encouraged to move the ball quickly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tuerto
Good player, experienced but we just have waaay too many identical midfielders and ralls & vaulks have a bit more about them
Already you win my 'favourite post of the week', and it's only Monday :wales:Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee
You've waited since the day he's signed to make that particular quip.... :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee
The Player of the Season is off as well. One less Drameh QueenQuote:
Originally Posted by B. Oddie
Yup, we seem to be moving towards a quicker, higher Tempo style of football. (in general) I didn't rate Pack that highly, i just believed that whatever attributes he did possess were never really utilised, although you make a good point about his ponderous style of play. Wasn't he a Warnock signing? odd one that.Quote:
Originally Posted by cyril evans awaydays
I heard a few months back he and Flint fell out as well , and they were previously very good mates according to Packs father in Portsmouth, not sure if that had any bearing on his playing time with us after Christmas.
I think he was a Warnock deadline day signing. I'm sure Pack wasn't going to sniff at a lucrative three year contract. What Warnock was thinking is a bit more elusive!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tuerto
yep, always had the CDM look about him, so should have had a little more time to pick that passQuote:
Originally Posted by The Bloop
Bristol apparently looking at him as a cheap option
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/...ardiff-7068243