Guest taps01 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Glad we didn't spend £12m on Brian Ruiz. How is he doing out of interest? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Is he about the same type of player like Adebayor? Or who would you who have seen him compare him to? Been watching a bit of the french league, haven't seen much of him though tbh (not that i know of) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Mimi said he was good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TherealnorthernTOON Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Haven't really seen him in game, but according to the youtube clips I'm not directly impressed. Seems to be a good header of the ball though and manages rather often to create power behind his headers. Got kinda flairish movement aswell but looks rather wimsy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Is he about the same type of player like Adebayor? Or who would you who have seen him compare him to? Been watching a bit of the french league, haven't seen much of him though tbh (not that i know of) I suppose his movement could be compared to Adebayor's, but he's not as good as holding the ball up, or as good in the air. He looks at his best (to me) turning with his back to goal and running at defenders. I suppose that is why he can play of the left of a front three, because of him mobility and dribbling ability. He's a good finisher, and gets himself in goal-scoring positions, which is exactly what we need imo. He's not exactly small, but will give us a great alternative to Ba and Best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Mag Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 We need to have a striker in to cover Ba being off to Africa in January, so this would be great. I presume if Maiga got injured then the deal would be off or on hold. Have a guess what country Maiga represents............. Iceland. Close. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Mimi said he was good. Well then, maybe she should come out of the kitchen and give us a more detailed opinion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Is he about the same type of player like Adebayor? Or who would you who have seen him compare him to? Been watching a bit of the french league, haven't seen much of him though tbh (not that i know of) I suppose his movement could be compared to Adebayor's, but he's not as good as holding the ball up, or as good in the air. He looks at his best (to me) turning with his back to goal and running at defenders. I suppose that is why he can play of the left of a front three, because of him mobility and dribbling ability. He's a good finisher, and gets himself in goal-scoring positions, which is exactly what we need imo. He's not exactly small, but will give us a great alternative to Ba and Best. Cheers Colocho I thought he was tall like the eiffel tower? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 He's received excellent service at Sochaux, especially from Martin and Boudebouz. He'll rely on Cabaye to play through balls, and Ben Arfa/another striker to create opportunities for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Is he about the same type of player like Adebayor? Or who would you who have seen him compare him to? Been watching a bit of the french league, haven't seen much of him though tbh (not that i know of) I suppose his movement could be compared to Adebayor's, but he's not as good as holding the ball up, or as good in the air. He looks at his best (to me) turning with his back to goal and running at defenders. I suppose that is why he can play of the left of a front three, because of him mobility and dribbling ability. He's a good finisher, and gets himself in goal-scoring positions, which is exactly what we need imo. He's not exactly small, but will give us a great alternative to Ba and Best. Agree with most of this, except the heading part. For his height (1.85m) he is terrific in the air. Wins a lot of headers when attacking, and also scores the odd (well, quite a few actually) goal with his head. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Sure I read he was strong in the air. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Is he about the same type of player like Adebayor? Or who would you who have seen him compare him to? Been watching a bit of the french league, haven't seen much of him though tbh (not that i know of) Not that I'm an expert but from the clips he looks like the complete forward type.. Strong and powerful, good control, decent pace and that typical left-footed flair dribble/shooting/passing technique. He'd be a good foil for our other forwards imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 He's received excellent service at Sochaux, especially from Martin and Boudebouz. He'll rely on Cabaye to play through balls, and Ben Arfa/another striker to create opportunities for him. How does he compare to Gervinho? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Not that type of player from what i've read/understood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Is he about the same type of player like Adebayor? Or who would you who have seen him compare him to? Been watching a bit of the french league, haven't seen much of him though tbh (not that i know of) I suppose his movement could be compared to Adebayor's, but he's not as good as holding the ball up, or as good in the air. He looks at his best (to me) turning with his back to goal and running at defenders. I suppose that is why he can play of the left of a front three, because of him mobility and dribbling ability. He's a good finisher, and gets himself in goal-scoring positions, which is exactly what we need imo. He's not exactly small, but will give us a great alternative to Ba and Best. Agree with most of this, except the heading part. For his height (1.85m) he is terrific in the air. Wins a lot of headers when attacking, and also scores the odd (well, quite a few actually) goal with his head. His jumping ability and strength, as well as directional ability (in terms of headers) are all good. I don't believe I said he was poor in the air - I said he isn't as good as Adebayor... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'm much more confident now I know he can head the ball in the right direction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'm much more confident now I know he can head the ball in the right direction. Sure you are Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TherealnorthernTOON Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Just don't feel he's the right kind of player for us at this moment. If we we're to bring in another player like this type he has to be better in every aspect as compared to best and ba. What we lack more of is a luiz suarez, andy johnson type. Little player with strenght and good close control running tirelessly around the box for a finish. Mostly just to get use of all the creativity we have around the midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Not that type of player from what i've read/understood. Only ask because Gervinho seemed our number one target and wondered whether they were similar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Both made their breakthrough together at Le Mans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Just don't feel he's the right kind of player for us at this moment. If we we're to bring in another player like this type he has to be better in every aspect as compared to best and ba. What we lack more of is a luiz suarez, andy johnson type. Little player with strenght and good close control running tirelessly around the box for a finish. Mostly just to get use of all the creativity we have around the midfield. Maiga isn't little, but he is mobile. He's also strong and good in the air. Would rather have a player of his ilk than a 'little man'. Top quality Aguero/Suarez types are expensive and hard to come by. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Just don't feel he's the right kind of player for us at this moment. If we we're to bring in another player like this type he has to be better in every aspect as compared to best and ba. What we lack more of is a luiz suarez, andy johnson type. Little player with strenght and good close control running tirelessly around the box for a finish. Mostly just to get use of all the creativity we have around the midfield. was a surreal moment, reading that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Not that type of player from what i've read/understood. Only ask because Gervinho seemed our number one target and wondered whether they were similar. I forgive you! Nah seriously Was actually wondering the same the first time we were linked with him, had no idea and still dont know much more than that he doesn't seem to be like forhead from 3000BC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Mackems will be fucked if he does well and the press like him. Maigaedia will be a nightmare to say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 To be fair, I suppose they are relatively similar. Gervinho is quick, but he is feeble. That's why he played so far wide for Lille, and relied on pace, agility and trickery to get into goalscoring positions. I didn't want Gervinho from day one, and was actually quite pleased that he didn't sign for us. Maiga combines strength and pace - if you can find a striker who has these attributes in the Prem, you're on to a winner. He's a good striker, certain that he'll be a success here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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