Etienne Capoue

Discussion in 'Former Players Archive' started by Michael Thomas, Nov 1, 2015.

  1. Optimistichornet

    Optimistichornet Penguin Assassin

    Nah I wasn't overly worried. I personally think our squad is good enough for mid table and probably was last year too. I firmly believe that our issues are down to injuries and motivation, and think that with a full preseason Gracia should be able to combat both. I like him as a manager and rate our squad on paper. I would have liked another centre back but was not hugely worried after the extortionate window.
     
  2. Happy bunny

    Happy bunny Cheered up a bit

    You can"t extrapolate from one game. Imjuries, suspensions, changes of team shape to deal with different opponents....

    And we might be absolute **** next time out!
     
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  3. Relegation Certs

    Relegation Certs Squad Player

    True, but I'd love to see us play 4-4-2 away as much as possible this season. Especially this sunday against dyche's cloggers.
     
  4. kVA

    kVA Reservist

    Oooh, this’ll make your toes curl. The Shamen:

    ‘E’s Capoue, ‘E’s Capoue
    ‘E’s Etienne Capoue


    Of course now the sun has gone he’ll probably revert to his usual form and we’ll not have to sign his name until April is out.
     
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  5. wfc4ever

    wfc4ever Administrator Staff Member

    Just had an interview with him on 5live .

    Naturally asked him about that tackle last week - as you'd expect just shrugged it off - hardly going to say "Yes, I went to hack Zaha out of the game" although did say is he very quick.

    Sounded very positive about Gracia and looking to playing Spurs although just sees it another game.

    Spoke very well btw...not really heard Capoue before.
     
  6. wfc4ever

    wfc4ever Administrator Staff Member

  7. RookeryDad

    RookeryDad Squad Player

    Award for bravery?

    [​IMG]
     
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  8. hornetboy1

    hornetboy1 First Team Captain

  9. UEA_Hornet

    UEA_Hornet First Team Captain

  10. Otter

    Otter Gambling industry insider

    He must have been going some, as I'd imagine if it was a minor speed infringement that someone at the club would have recommended that he did the speed awareness course or pay the fine and get points.

    He would only end up in court if he was going over 100, contested the offence or already has 9 points.
     
  11. We hate 48

    We hate 48 Reservist

    Or had fouled Mr Tumble (again) and a Palace fan was the court official
     
  12. The undeniable truth

    The undeniable truth First Team Captain

  13. hornetboy1

    hornetboy1 First Team Captain

    Here's the image from VAR. Not conclusive in my book.
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  14. Stevohorn

    Stevohorn Watching Grass Grow

    125 MPH.. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/ukne...g-wagon-on-the-m25/ar-BBRDBS8?ocid=spartanntp

    Apparently he was undertaking as well. Which i feel is quite fitting because those G wagons look a bit like hearses.
     
  15. FromDiv4

    FromDiv4 Reservist

  16. simpleMASH

    simpleMASH Reservist

    Imperious. Glad he’s the wrong side of 30, otherwise he’d almost certainly be moving on to a bigger club in the close season.
     
  17. Played his heart out this season, deserved more
     
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  18. Loyalhornet

    Loyalhornet Reservist

    Agreed, absolutely immense today again . He was like a man possessed ! Was still considering who my pots was but that’s clinched it for me
     
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  19. The undeniable truth

    The undeniable truth First Team Captain

    Head and shoulders above his teammates today.
     
  20. kVA

    kVA Reservist

    He’s gone from being a very talented but lazy player who was not trusted by The Snake to being our most consistent midfielder. He has even recently captained the team. Since Javi has been here he looks like he loves football and has been indispensable and alongside Doucouré forms the best midfield I’ve seen at WFC for years. Definitely my POTs.
     
  21. wfc4ever

    wfc4ever Administrator Staff Member

    Bit worried at the end he might have got more than a booking but as people have said - excellent today once more.

    Hopefully we can get a decent replacement for Doucouré to play alongside Capoue next season.
     
  22. Relegation Certs

    Relegation Certs Squad Player

    Too good for us. Hope he leaves in the summer for the sake of career. He deserves better.
     
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  23. RookeryDad

    RookeryDad Squad Player

    We all sing Capoo but spell it Capoué.

    His departure would end this confusion.
     
  24. wfc4ever

    wfc4ever Administrator Staff Member

  25. Keighley

    Keighley First Team

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  26. domthehornet

    domthehornet Moderator Staff Member

    He has been carrying Doucoure for two seasons tbf.
     
  27. FromDiv4

    FromDiv4 Reservist

    It would be interesting to see him play in the system played yesterday instead of Doucoure. As bad as Doucoure was it was better watching him than watching EC just play to me to you with the centre backs. If EC could play the ball forward as much as Doucoure, but with his normal pass completion it would be great.
     
  28. wfcmoog

    wfcmoog Tinpot

    Zing!
     
  29. NathWFC

    NathWFC First Team

    I love this man.

    Has become Mr Reliable over the past couple of years with at least 7/10 performances in almost every single game. Quality on the ball and has developed a fantastic work ethic and combativeness for a player that used to be seen as a bit "luxury".

    Definitely one of the best central midfielders to play for us in my lifetime.
     
  30. fuzzy73

    fuzzy73 Squad Player

    Thought he was fantastic today. Almost glided around the pitch with some incredible touches and interceptions
     
  31. UEA_Hornet

    UEA_Hornet First Team Captain

    Agreed. Breaks the mould a bit too as when interviewed it’s clear he’s really not a man who gives much of a toss about football as a sport.
     
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  32. EB Hornet

    EB Hornet Reservist

    Based on overall contribution I’d say our best player since being back in the prem. Was incredible today! Would surely do a good job in a top 6 team. But hopefully he’ll stay underrated outside of Watford and happy here with us.
     
  33. wfcSinatra

    wfcSinatra Predictor Choker 14/15

    Fantastic player for us last two seasons. He's 31 though so it's only downward moves in terms of transfers from here.
     
  34. luke_golden

    luke_golden Space Cadet

    For a while, he was so inconsistent, capable of real moments of class, but equally capable of being a passenger.

    The last couple of seasons, he’s been consistently excellent. It was clear he had supreme talent on the ball, but the biggest difference is his work rate and commitment. I love watching him glide around the pitch, conducting things, or sticking his foot in when necessary.
     
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  35. The Voice of Reason

    The Voice of Reason First Team Captain

    I've just read on an official club statement that Capoue has actually put in a transfer request and hence is not included in Vlads plans at all :(
     

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