Dr Jinx Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 1 minute ago, McDog said: They are the gold standard of reporting! I hope. It’s looking like happening now in fairness. But again, I’ll stay reserved enough until I see pictures of him holding the shirt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Would he be our first palindromic player ever? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 it's happening Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Massive risk this mind spending that much on someone so unproven, especially when our attacking players need such an upgrade. Fingers crossed he’s the real deal and hits the ground running, don’t see him having much time to settle in as such as we will need him to start pretty much straight away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 (edited) Get in, more than a taj excited for this signing Spoiler Edited June 4, 2022 by Holloway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Massive risk this mind spending that much on someone so unproven, especially when our attacking players need such an upgrade. Fingers crossed he’s the real deal and hits the ground running, don’t see him having much time to settle in as such as we will need him to start pretty much straight away. He's not going to be in the first team initially. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Massive risk this mind spending that much on someone so unproven, especially when our attacking players need such an upgrade. Fingers crossed he’s the real deal and hits the ground running, don’t see him having much time to settle in as such as we will need him to start pretty much straight away. I think we'll bed him in, as we did Bruno, bringing him on for ASM/Wilson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 13 minutes ago, BlueStar said: Would he be our first palindromic player ever? Apparently Massimo Oddo played for us but only as a trialist so doesn't count. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Bit surprising local journos haven't followed up on this yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 I was reading an article this morning (I think it was on the Athletic originally, then posted elsewhere) on how transfers work behind the scenes. It was really interesting generally but the key part was basically that it's very rare for a deal (or at least basic terms) not to have been agreed with the player, via agents etc, before a deal with the selling club is agreed. There can still be hitches, minor issues to sort out and so on but it's not very often a club will go in with an offer without being pretty much sure that the player will accept the terms on offer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, KaKa said: He's not going to be in the first team initially. 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: I think we'll bed him in, as we did Bruno, bringing him on for ASM/Wilson. Are you both expecting us to bring in a right winger and another striker along side this lad ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Just now, SUPERTOON said: Are you both expecting us to bring in a right winger and another striker along side this lad ? Right winger and another midfielder apparently. And so Ekitike will get minutes covering upfront and on the left initially. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandrotastico Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Delighted. If complete Young, Gifted and Black and White! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, Keegans Export said: I was reading an article this morning (I think it was on the Athletic originally, then posted elsewhere) on how transfers work behind the scenes. It was really interesting generally but the key part was basically that it's very rare for a deal (or at least basic terms) not to have been agreed with the player, via agents etc, before a deal with the selling club is agreed. There can still be hitches, minor issues to sort out and so on but it's not very often a club will go in with an offer without being pretty much sure that the player will accept the terms on offer. THIS is the article I meant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 1 minute ago, KaKa said: Right winger and another midfielder apparently. And so Ekitike will get minutes covering upfront and on the left initially. Would you not be slightly concerned relying on Wilson being fit the whole season again ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 1 minute ago, Oregon_Geordie said: Delighted. If complete Young, Gifted and Black and White! It's where it's at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Didn’t hope? Say we wanted another striker as well as this lad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 6 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Are you both expecting us to bring in a right winger and another striker along side this lad ? Definetly a right winger. Doubtful on another striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 24 minutes ago, BlueStar said: Would he be our first palindromic player ever? George Hannah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Just now, The Prophet said: Definetly a right winger. Doubtful on another striker. And that is my main concern, we would be a Wilson injury away from relying on a kid to score the goals for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 I'm not saying we will necessarily, but quite a few of the local press were suggesting we still want another striker (assuming Ekitike does sign) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillingtonMag Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 12 minutes ago, KaKa said: He's not going to be in the first team initially. Could be if Wilson gets Injured mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Just now, SUPERTOON said: And that is my main concern, we would be a Wilson injury away from relying on a kid to score the goals for us. If we have Ekitike, Wood and a winger/midfielder who can cover up top, that's fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 5 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Would you not be slightly concerned relying on Wilson being fit the whole season again ? Well, the manager signed Chris Wood, and so he will be making use of him. I do think we are going to transition to more of a 4-2-3-1/4-4-2 to have someone play in behind the main striker , which should help Wood improve, as he cannot play upfront by himself, which is why his best at Burnley was with Barnes doing all the link up play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamPS Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: And that is my main concern, we would be a Wilson injury away from relying on a kid to score the goals for us. I think we are after a right forward rather than a right winger - someone who carries a goal threat rather than just a creator. That will give the team more balance and mean not relying on the central striker for goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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