ujpest doza Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Really poor goal record. Deportivo last season were (yet again) woefully short on goals, and had one of the worst home records across the major leagues across Europe. The fact he played 24 games for them and only scored 6 goals isn't outstanding, however I think the team in general were quite poor. 4 goals in 27 Stoke appearances? Hmmm. He will have to do but it is very, very evident that he is simply top of our 'what money we have left' list. You never know he could be a canny signing but in reality £5m speaks for itself and at his age (27, which for us is unusual) I think it will very much be a case of you get what you pay for! It was the same with Craig Bellamy, he was highly rated when he first came on the radar, then he had a season in the Premier where he didn't score many under Strachan I think. SBR still rated him though, took a punt and the rest is history. Joselu was highly rated when Stoke bought him right? Could be a similar situation here. Bobby Robson bought some duds as well btw, for those who are unconvinced by Rafa's signing record. Aye, there was consternation when we paid £6M for Bellamy as he'd flopped big style for Coventry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 If we are all being serious, I doubt Joselu is going to be pulling up any trees but if he can add competition for Gayle and provide us with something different, it can't be bad. I trust Rafa completely, he knows his onions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Regarding his last season at Depor. He got a serious injury in the first league game and he never managed to get back in the side regularly. That said, after trawling some Deportivo fan forums, they weren't too happy with him and his attitude. BUT as a former Celta boy, I'm not sure how partial they are. They DO say there's a talent in there though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 That seems to be the consensus. Soft cunt but talented and a decent finisher. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 That seems to be the consensus. Soft c*** but talented and a decent finisher. Yeah, that's pretty much the consensus in the Depor forums. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Also, I know that they will obviously love him to pieces, but after reading these Depor forums, I'm turned on Lucas Pérez. You should definitely sell the house for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Also, I know that they will obviously love him to pieces, but after reading these Depor forums, I'm turned on Lucas Pérez. You should definitely sell the house for him. He's not even remotely handsome, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
piggelbet Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 If we are all being serious, I doubt Joselu is going to be pulling up any trees but if he can add competition for Gayle and provide us with something different, it can't be bad. I trust Rafa completely, he knows his onions. Let's just quietly forget about Sels, Laazar and Gomez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 If we are all being serious, I doubt Joselu is going to be pulling up any trees but if he can add competition for Gayle and provide us with something different, it can't be bad. I trust Rafa completely, he knows his onions. Let's just quietly forget about Sels, Laazar and Gomez Never! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norseman Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 If we are all being serious, I doubt Joselu is going to be pulling up any trees but if he can add competition for Gayle and provide us with something different, it can't be bad. I trust Rafa completely, he knows his onions. Let's just quietly forget about Sels, Laazar and Gomez Who do you suggest to sign for 5 million who is a guaranteed success? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 If we are all being serious, I doubt Joselu is going to be pulling up any trees but if he can add competition for Gayle and provide us with something different, it can't be bad. I trust Rafa completely, he knows his onions. Let's just quietly forget about Sels, Laazar and Gomez I assume you mean Gamez?, who Benitez signed for almost nowt (or was it actually nowt?) as cover and was available all season as cover, so nothing at all wrong with that signing. Sels was a mistake as was Lazaar apparently. But if making two mistakes out of like 15-16 signings means a manager doesn't know his stuff then good luck finding a single manager ever who did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Really poor goal record. Deportivo last season were (yet again) woefully short on goals, and had one of the worst home records across the major leagues across Europe. The fact he played 24 games for them and only scored 6 goals isn't outstanding, however I think the team in general were quite poor. 4 goals in 27 Stoke appearances? Hmmm. He will have to do but it is very, very evident that he is simply top of our 'what money we have left' list. You never know he could be a canny signing but in reality £5m speaks for itself and at his age (27, which for us is unusual) I think it will very much be a case of you get what you pay for! Craig Bellamy was what.. 22? He created chances for himself and missed them while we had Shearer as our main man. If Coventry Bellamy was our main man today.. i'd be worried too and at least he was a handful. It was the same with Craig Bellamy, he was highly rated when he first came on the radar, then he had a season in the Premier where he didn't score many under Strachan I think. SBR still rated him though, took a punt and the rest is history. Joselu was highly rated when Stoke bought him right? Could be a similar situation here. Bobby Robson bought some duds as well btw, for those who are unconvinced by Rafa's signing record. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I think Joselu will do well for us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Passed medical apparently Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 "And Rafa expects more in." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 "And Rafa expects more in." Whatever Rafa wants... I'm now imagining Rafa doing his team talks like this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Passed medical yesterday (monday). So first we'll hear of it officially is when he starts against Huddersfield, knowing NUFC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Douglas reckons this will be announced today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_F Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 If we are all being serious, I doubt Joselu is going to be pulling up any trees but if he can add competition for Gayle and provide us with something different, it can't be bad. I trust Rafa completely, he knows his onions. Let's just quietly forget about Sels, Laazar and Gomez I assume you mean Gamez?, who Benitez signed for almost nowt (or was it actually nowt?) as cover and was available all season as cover, so nothing at all wrong with that signing. Sels was a mistake as was Lazaar apparently. But if making two mistakes out of like 15-16 signings means a manager doesn't know his stuff then good luck finding a single manager ever who did. Sels was supposedly a Carr recommendation anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 "And Rafa expects more in." Says who? No-one say Rafa! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 If we are all being serious, I doubt Joselu is going to be pulling up any trees but if he can add competition for Gayle and provide us with something different, it can't be bad. I trust Rafa completely, he knows his onions. Let's just quietly forget about Sels, Laazar and Gomez I assume you mean Gamez?, who Benitez signed for almost nowt (or was it actually nowt?) as cover and was available all season as cover, so nothing at all wrong with that signing. Sels was a mistake as was Lazaar apparently. But if making two mistakes out of like 15-16 signings means a manager doesn't know his stuff then good luck finding a single manager ever who did. Sels was supposedly a Carr recommendation anyway Aye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 He is unusable. I ain't sure what happened but his decisions and positioning during last game is absolutely shocking. His form has been very bad and whilst we did give him the benefit of the doubt for his injury, that should be cleared by now. Another several goals conceded and you will understand why we need a backup CB asap, especially when Rafa clearly doesn't rate Mbemba. After no goals scored you will understand why we need a striker and number 10. You also need to note that we have a shite keeper and left back, which kinda cause as many issues as a sometimes dodgy centreback. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Yellow ticker on SSN says medical completed and personal terms agreed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Get that bath run, my body is ready. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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