Popular Post stu Posted 9 September 2020 Popular Post Share Posted 9 September 2020 Bit extreme Claude... 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collymore Posted 9 September 2020 Share Posted 9 September 2020 It's quite rare for a teenager to slot into a premier League CB position. When was the last time that happened? Do you think he might be an expensive development player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthStandUpperTier Posted 9 September 2020 Share Posted 9 September 2020 2 minutes ago, Collymore said: It's quite rare for a teenager to slot into a premier League CB position. When was the last time that happened? Do you think he might be an expensive development player? He's only played 27 senior club games. Personally, I think it would asking a lot for him to move abroad to a different league and slot straight in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluearmyfox28 Posted 9 September 2020 Share Posted 9 September 2020 6 minutes ago, Collymore said: It's quite rare for a teenager to slot into a premier League CB position. When was the last time that happened? Do you think he might be an expensive development player? For me the only thing that lets him down slightly is his concentration. The premier league is very fast paced, if he switches off slightly he could be made to look bit of a mug. Having said that this boy has all the attributes to be one of the best centre backs in the premier league if he reaches his full potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted 9 September 2020 Share Posted 9 September 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Collymore said: It's quite rare for a teenager to slot into a premier League CB position. When was the last time that happened? Do you think he might be an expensive development player? John Stones, John Terry , Sol Campbell and Rio Ferdinand off the top of my head. All 18 when they first played in the PL I believe. I have read that Fofana has been tipped to make the French team before long so I am pretty confident he will play. Edited 9 September 2020 by murphy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post urban.spaceman Posted 9 September 2020 Popular Post Share Posted 9 September 2020 4 minutes ago, SouthStandUpperTier said: He's only played 27 senior club games. Personally, I think it would asking a lot for him to move abroad to a different league and slot straight in. Well the joke’s on you, we need this guy for Sunday! 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthStandUpperTier Posted 9 September 2020 Share Posted 9 September 2020 Just now, urban.spaceman said: Well the joke’s on you, we need this guy for Sunday! Nah, the joke's on you. Big Dan Amartey's got this 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted 10 September 2020 Share Posted 10 September 2020 59 minutes ago, Bluearmyfox28 said: For me the only thing that lets him down slightly is his concentration. The premier league is very fast paced, if he switches off slightly he could be made to look bit of a mug. Having said that this boy has all the attributes to be one of the best centre backs in the premier league if he reaches his full potential. I think that is to be expected with young players, particularly centre-halves. I expect that if he signs, we will have to be patient at times. He will improve with experience and we will hopefully have a top player on our hands in the fullness of time. He's pretty rapid by all accounts so that helps with recovering from mistakes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicolo Barella Posted 10 September 2020 Share Posted 10 September 2020 2 hours ago, Collymore said: It's quite rare for a teenager to slot into a premier League CB position. When was the last time that happened? Do you think he might be an expensive development player? He will be depth, 3rd choice behind Evans and Soyuncu in the 4 man backline. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volpeazzurro Posted 10 September 2020 Share Posted 10 September 2020 He sounds like a great prospect. There again so did Benkovic who I fear if this guy comes is history. Described as a Rolls Royce at Celtic a decision has to be made sooner than later. Seemingly not fancied by the Bristol manager, (subsequently sacked), you have to question what the truth is. Surely he can't have been injured all this time, what was the injury, how close is he to fitness now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastik Man Posted 10 September 2020 Share Posted 10 September 2020 17 minutes ago, volpeazzurro said: He sounds like a great prospect. There again so did Benkovic who I fear if this guy comes is history. Described as a Rolls Royce at Celtic a decision has to be made sooner than later. Seemingly not fancied by the Bristol manager, (subsequently sacked), you have to question what the truth is. Surely he can't have been injured all this time, what was the injury, how close is he to fitness now? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972 Fox Posted 10 September 2020 Share Posted 10 September 2020 (edited) On 29/08/2020 at 11:23, MrsJohnMurphy said: Gimme hope Fofana Hope Fofana Gimme hope Fofana 'Fore the morning come https://tbrfootball.com/wesley-fofana-would-be-the-icing-on-the-cake-for-everton-and-ancelotti/ Gimme hope, Fofana Hope, Fofana Gimme hope, Fofana 'Fore the Toffees come Edited 10 September 2020 by Blue Fox 72 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHDrive Posted 10 September 2020 Share Posted 10 September 2020 6 hours ago, Nicolo Barella said: He will be depth, 3rd choice behind Evans and Soyuncu in the 4 man backline. Or 3 in a back 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StriderHiryu Posted 10 September 2020 Popular Post Share Posted 10 September 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, Collymore said: It's quite rare for a teenager to slot into a premier League CB position. When was the last time that happened? Do you think he might be an expensive development player? If there’s any position I trust our recruitment team in its centre back. Huth, Maguire, Evans and Söyüncü have all been slam dunks. Benaloaune and Benković might not have done the business but Benny was not that expensive and Benković is still young and has been plagued with injuries. There’s no doubt this guy will be raw and make a few mistakes - even Söyüncü does that sometimes, but I’d trust our team if they believe in this kid. Also Puel has started him for Saint Ettiene and clearly doesn’t want to lose him so likely rates him very highly, and one thing you can say about Puel is that he’s good at recognising young talent. Edited 10 September 2020 by StriderHiryu 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicolo Barella Posted 10 September 2020 Share Posted 10 September 2020 34 minutes ago, UHDrive said: Or 3 in a back 5. He would also potentially be competing with Justin in that scenario, when everyone in our team is fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHDrive Posted 10 September 2020 Share Posted 10 September 2020 Just now, Nicolo Barella said: He would also potentially be competing with Justin in that scenario, when everyone in our team is fit. True. Justin can be pushed further forward on the right as well if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicolo Barella Posted 10 September 2020 Share Posted 10 September 2020 18 minutes ago, UHDrive said: True. Justin can be pushed further forward on the right as well if needed. Yeah. If Ricardo is fit though, you'd hope he would be the RWB, that would be very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 10 September 2020 Share Posted 10 September 2020 This will be agreed today IMO 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 10 September 2020 Share Posted 10 September 2020 10 hours ago, Collymore said: It's quite rare for a teenager to slot into a premier League CB position. When was the last time that happened? Do you think he might be an expensive development player? I assume he plays a season like Cags did on the sidelines (injuries to Cags and Evans allowing) and then steps up in a year to eighteen months when either we sell Cags or Evans starts declining due to age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Teapot Posted 10 September 2020 Share Posted 10 September 2020 8 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: This will be agreed today IMO I get the impression its dragging on a bit. Feels like we'd be at the stage of pulling out of it - he won't play Sunday now so imagine they'll gave other targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 10 September 2020 Share Posted 10 September 2020 Just now, Abrasive fox said: I get the impression its dragging on a bit. Feels like we'd be at the stage of pulling out of it - he won't play Sunday now so imagine they'll gave other targets. I don't think there are other targets, we've honed in on him. It's not far off. We'll pay 30m euros today or tomorrow and he'll be in ready for the week after next. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pliskin Posted 10 September 2020 Share Posted 10 September 2020 This is a well sexy transfer. A highly rated young CB. let's all do the congers.... (Can't wait to Souness's "he can't be that good he didn't join Liverpool or Spurs").... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheppyFox Posted 10 September 2020 Share Posted 10 September 2020 Pay the monies, get the man 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicolo Barella Posted 10 September 2020 Share Posted 10 September 2020 13 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: This will be agreed today IMO Would be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pliskin Posted 10 September 2020 Share Posted 10 September 2020 4 minutes ago, Abrasive fox said: I get the impression its dragging on a bit. Feels like we'd be at the stage of pulling out of it - he won't play Sunday now so imagine they'll gave other targets. Most of our transfers drag. Personally I think we make early moves and spend a long time negotiating. I'm with @Ric Flair This will be all wrapped up by tomorrow lunch time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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