Max Stryjek completes a move back to Poland to join Jagiellonia Bialystok on a 2 year contract. His new club were Polish champions last season, so Max will be playing in the Champions League next season. This feels like quite a move for him.
Purely speculation but might explain what happened last season. He knew it was on the cards therefore didn’t want to sign a new contract and Matt Bloomfield therefore determined that he’d rather give the first team opportunities to his potential replacement.
That would be active voice on the behalf of a secondary subject. There was a single subject in my sentence, the passive voice for the state of the single subject is "stood".
Max’s first interview with his new club (in Polish, translate with the internet app of your choice) - some interesting tidbits although not sure how much is lost in translation!
STRYJEK: IF THE POLISH CHAMPION CALLS, I CAN'T THINK TWICE
- Playing for Jagiellonia is a new challenge for me. I am happy that I got this opportunity. It is a huge vote of confidence from the coach and the staff. I will try not to disappoint the expectations. I will do everything to represent Jagiellonia as best as possible - said our new goalkeeper, Max Stryjek, after signing a contract with "The Pride of Podlasie".
- I lived on the Islands for 11 years, but I always speak Polish, I am proud to be Polish. I already have over 250 appearances at a professional level in senior leagues in Great Britain. I played not only in England but also in Scotland, where I competed in the Premiership. Playing for Jagiellonia is a new challenge for me. I am happy that I got this opportunity. It is a huge vote of confidence from the coach and the staff. I will try not to disappoint the expectations. I will do everything to represent Jagiellonia as best as possible - said the goalkeeper of the Yellow and Reds.
What influenced your decision to move to Jagiellonia? - Honestly, I was getting a bit tired of the English mentality. Additionally, I can't hesitate if the Polish champion calls me. I decided that I had to make the move. I had inquiries from the Championship as well, but nobody could guarantee me the same development as Jagiellonia, which has a great project. I want to be a part of it.
How does Max evaluate his time on the Islands? Does Scottish football significantly differ from English football? - I practically traveled all over the British Isles - I played in Scotland, in Sunderland I was for seven years. After leaving Sunderland, I ended up in the fifth league. When people hear about it, they laugh, saying where is the professionalism, but professionalism in England starts from the fourth division. Then I went to Scotland for two years. The level was... There were good teams there, but it was still a level below Celtic and Rangers, like League One or League Two in England. Then I went to Wycombe, playing in the third tier with the aim of promoting to Championship. Unfortunately, later the coach left for QPR, and I was looking for other options. I considered returning to Poland and a great opportunity arose, so I thought "Why not?".
In the spring of this year, the new Jagi goalkeeper had a short loan spell at Crewe Alexandra. - I played all matches at Wycombe, but at some point, I stopped playing. The club probably wanted to annoy me because I didn't want to extend my contract. From one day to the next, I found out from the tactics board that I wouldn't be playing. I said, well, I won't beg, even though in the EFL Trophy semi-final, I was the player of the match and we reached Wembley thanks to me. Unfortunately, I didn't manage to play in the final. My mom fervently prayed and said that I would play at Wembley. In the meantime, a month before the end of the season, Crewe Alexandra called me, fighting for a place in the League One playoffs, asking if I would like to join them for the last three matches. They didn't have any healthy goalkeepers at that moment, and in such a situation in Great Britain, you can loan a player outside the transfer window if the clubs agree. It fell on me. The club still gave me a hard time, didn't want to let me go, but after two days of debate, we reached an agreement. I joined Crewe and played at Wembley, as my mom prayed. One of my dreams came true. Maybe it's not fulfilling my ambitions because it was a match to enter the third tier of play, but the dream of playing at Wembley came true. I am happy about that.
Max is stepping into big shoes, as he will have the task of replacing Zlatan Alomerovic. - He is aware of that. I have previously mentioned how much I appreciate the trust from the coaches, staff, and directors. I know the responsibility that rests on my shoulders. I will try to share my experiences from the west. I will strive not to disappoint, I will give my all, both on the field and off it. I will develop as both a person and a player. I will give my all for Jagiellonia.
- As for the trophy behind me, I would like to lift it in the future, but I don't want to jinx it and touch it now. I have not deserved to touch it because I did not participate in the last season. Of course, I congratulate Jagiellonia on winning their first ever championship, but for now, I don't want to touch it. I hope that we repeat this success in the next season. It will be tough, but you have to aim high - stated Max.
What are Max's first impressions after visiting Bialystok? - The city is growing, developing. I am pleasantly surprised by the reception and professionalism at the club, as well as the training facilities. I had no expectations, because I didn't want to feel unsatisfied. I thought, I'll go and see what happens. I had no expectations.
What dreams and goals are associated with moving to Jagiellonia? - A big dream is to reach the Champions League. In the league, I would like to repeat what Jagiellonia achieved last season, which is winning the Polish championship.
Have to give a little license to the translation being less than 100%, but not sure we got to the final entirely thanks to him. That and a couple of other comments are interesting.
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Kevin Betsy interviewed on the Today programme about training Jude Bellingham as a teenager. On at 7.45am if anyone wants to listen back.
Thanks @aloysius. Might be tempted.
We’ll be facing Ryan Allsop for the first time since he left us as he’s signed for Birmingham City.
Point of order @glasshalfempty , he played in JJ’s testimonial against Cardiff.
Play Sam Vokes and put in thousands of crosses on about the six yard line
Vokes will be stood in the centre circle though.
"standing"
"would"
Sammy Sammy would Sammy would, Sammy Sammy would.
Never heard of passive voice clever boy?
Max Stryjek completes a move back to Poland to join Jagiellonia Bialystok on a 2 year contract. His new club were Polish champions last season, so Max will be playing in the Champions League next season. This feels like quite a move for him.
Purely speculation but might explain what happened last season. He knew it was on the cards therefore didn’t want to sign a new contract and Matt Bloomfield therefore determined that he’d rather give the first team opportunities to his potential replacement.
If so, they probably both did the right thing.
I have, but I didn't imagine for a moment that what you meant was that someone else was going to put him or instruct him to stay in the centre circle.
Thanks for the clarification
deuce!
That would be active voice on the behalf of a secondary subject. There was a single subject in my sentence, the passive voice for the state of the single subject is "stood".
Oh wait, is this footballese again?
No
Is it just me imagining @eric_plant and @drcongo in a weird mid 70s / mid 90s hybrid sitcom?
(But excellent entertainment people - keep it up)
George and Mildred?
'Grammar Damner'
Ali Al-Hamadi .. potential loan move to Oxford... ouch
Does anyone else have nightmares that Freddie Potts will be loaned to Oxford next season too?
No, he’ll be in the West Ham first team squad.
Max’s first interview with his new club (in Polish, translate with the internet app of your choice) - some interesting tidbits although not sure how much is lost in translation!
https://www.jagiellonia.pl/aktualnosci/stryjek-jezeli-dzwoni-mistrz-polski-nie-moge-zastanawiac-sie-dwa-razy
Good to see him looking so happy
How do I do that, please ?
STRYJEK: IF THE POLISH CHAMPION CALLS, I CAN'T THINK TWICE
- Playing for Jagiellonia is a new challenge for me. I am happy that I got this opportunity. It is a huge vote of confidence from the coach and the staff. I will try not to disappoint the expectations. I will do everything to represent Jagiellonia as best as possible - said our new goalkeeper, Max Stryjek, after signing a contract with "The Pride of Podlasie".
- I lived on the Islands for 11 years, but I always speak Polish, I am proud to be Polish. I already have over 250 appearances at a professional level in senior leagues in Great Britain. I played not only in England but also in Scotland, where I competed in the Premiership. Playing for Jagiellonia is a new challenge for me. I am happy that I got this opportunity. It is a huge vote of confidence from the coach and the staff. I will try not to disappoint the expectations. I will do everything to represent Jagiellonia as best as possible - said the goalkeeper of the Yellow and Reds.
What influenced your decision to move to Jagiellonia? - Honestly, I was getting a bit tired of the English mentality. Additionally, I can't hesitate if the Polish champion calls me. I decided that I had to make the move. I had inquiries from the Championship as well, but nobody could guarantee me the same development as Jagiellonia, which has a great project. I want to be a part of it.
How does Max evaluate his time on the Islands? Does Scottish football significantly differ from English football? - I practically traveled all over the British Isles - I played in Scotland, in Sunderland I was for seven years. After leaving Sunderland, I ended up in the fifth league. When people hear about it, they laugh, saying where is the professionalism, but professionalism in England starts from the fourth division. Then I went to Scotland for two years. The level was... There were good teams there, but it was still a level below Celtic and Rangers, like League One or League Two in England. Then I went to Wycombe, playing in the third tier with the aim of promoting to Championship. Unfortunately, later the coach left for QPR, and I was looking for other options. I considered returning to Poland and a great opportunity arose, so I thought "Why not?".
In the spring of this year, the new Jagi goalkeeper had a short loan spell at Crewe Alexandra. - I played all matches at Wycombe, but at some point, I stopped playing. The club probably wanted to annoy me because I didn't want to extend my contract. From one day to the next, I found out from the tactics board that I wouldn't be playing. I said, well, I won't beg, even though in the EFL Trophy semi-final, I was the player of the match and we reached Wembley thanks to me. Unfortunately, I didn't manage to play in the final. My mom fervently prayed and said that I would play at Wembley. In the meantime, a month before the end of the season, Crewe Alexandra called me, fighting for a place in the League One playoffs, asking if I would like to join them for the last three matches. They didn't have any healthy goalkeepers at that moment, and in such a situation in Great Britain, you can loan a player outside the transfer window if the clubs agree. It fell on me. The club still gave me a hard time, didn't want to let me go, but after two days of debate, we reached an agreement. I joined Crewe and played at Wembley, as my mom prayed. One of my dreams came true. Maybe it's not fulfilling my ambitions because it was a match to enter the third tier of play, but the dream of playing at Wembley came true. I am happy about that.
Max is stepping into big shoes, as he will have the task of replacing Zlatan Alomerovic. - He is aware of that. I have previously mentioned how much I appreciate the trust from the coaches, staff, and directors. I know the responsibility that rests on my shoulders. I will try to share my experiences from the west. I will strive not to disappoint, I will give my all, both on the field and off it. I will develop as both a person and a player. I will give my all for Jagiellonia.
- As for the trophy behind me, I would like to lift it in the future, but I don't want to jinx it and touch it now. I have not deserved to touch it because I did not participate in the last season. Of course, I congratulate Jagiellonia on winning their first ever championship, but for now, I don't want to touch it. I hope that we repeat this success in the next season. It will be tough, but you have to aim high - stated Max.
What are Max's first impressions after visiting Bialystok? - The city is growing, developing. I am pleasantly surprised by the reception and professionalism at the club, as well as the training facilities. I had no expectations, because I didn't want to feel unsatisfied. I thought, I'll go and see what happens. I had no expectations.
What dreams and goals are associated with moving to Jagiellonia? - A big dream is to reach the Champions League. In the league, I would like to repeat what Jagiellonia achieved last season, which is winning the Polish championship.
Poor management from the club to let him go. We should’ve got a fee for Stryjek. Top goalkeeper.
Interesting that he claims it was he who refused to extend, and that he also seems to tie his happiness to Ainsworth a little.
Have to give a little license to the translation being less than 100%, but not sure we got to the final entirely thanks to him. That and a couple of other comments are interesting.