bald reynard Posted 19 August 2013 Share Posted 19 August 2013 Do people think that there's a chance that Zaoumana Bakayogo could turn into the 'new Tom Kennedy' - a left back from a lower Division, who just never gets a (fair) chance to show what he can do ? He's been with us 6 weeks or so, hasn't started a game - in a Friendly or competitive match - and is now stuck on the bench. I realise that he was late to training (but not that late !) and probably needed to get his fitness up - but surely he should be OK now ? With Konch going and Schlupp a bit 'hit and miss' and (according to reports from the Derby game) showing that he's not a natural defender,there must be a case to give Baka a run out ? I bet Nige will pick Miquel ahead of him, if he decides to drop Jeff. I can see Baka staying on the fringe, or being loaned out, for months, if not years - just like Kennedy, who really never got a look-in (ain't he playing for Barnsley now - at the same level as us ?!). I'm sure many will say that Nige sees him in training and knows what he can do, but there's no substitute to seeing a player in competitive action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 6 Posted 19 August 2013 Share Posted 19 August 2013 Not sure I'd say Barnsley are playing games at the same level as us! He'll get his chance. It's still early and he'll be getting his fitness up. Better to wait than throw him in when he isn't ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxer Posted 19 August 2013 Share Posted 19 August 2013 Not match fit yet I'd wager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson_6 Posted 19 August 2013 Share Posted 19 August 2013 Think your looking into it too much mate, He's just not had a full pre season. He will get his chance I'm sure of it! Pearson rarely brings players in with out a need for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFC FOX Posted 19 August 2013 Share Posted 19 August 2013 His first start will be against Carlise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleckneymike Posted 19 August 2013 Share Posted 19 August 2013 Considering Tom Kennedy isn't/wasn't very good I reckon leaving him on the bench is no bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outfox the Fox Posted 19 August 2013 Share Posted 19 August 2013 Nige just loves Jeff Schlupp as a left back. There's no way Bakayogo will get in ahead of him. I think BR's right though, if Schupp gets injured or really loses form, Miquel will be in before Baka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 19 August 2013 Share Posted 19 August 2013 He didn't have a full pre season because he left his club. I assume he isn't match fit. We do love finding stories where there isn't one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shearfox Posted 19 August 2013 Share Posted 19 August 2013 I believe he isn't match fit yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manwell Pablo Posted 19 August 2013 Share Posted 19 August 2013 He didn't have a full pre season because he left his club. I assume he isn't match fit. We do love finding stories where there isn't one. It's odd as, as I remember it, we had opportunities to give him minutes pre season well before the Monaco game, and didn't bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 19 August 2013 Share Posted 19 August 2013 He's this years Marko Futacs i'd have thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleckneymike Posted 19 August 2013 Share Posted 19 August 2013 He's this years Marko Futacs i'd have thought. Steady the buffs. There's no need to be rude about the poor fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxesBoyChris Posted 19 August 2013 Share Posted 19 August 2013 Bakayogo probably isn't starting due to his match fitness and due to the fact we are actually unbeaten without many changes. If we are defensively tight then I don't see why Pearson would change it, even if it is to give the new signing a game. A new LB isn't like a ST. He has to wait a long time for his chance as from LB you can't influence the game in a way a new ST or CM can. He will get a chance, just need to be patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevelcfc Posted 19 August 2013 Share Posted 19 August 2013 Thought NP had said he still wasn't fully match fit as he wasn't with the club until the end of July meaning he missed most of pre-season. I imagine he is about up to fitness now, so I reckon his first appearance will be Carlisle or maybe even at the weekend if he's fit and Konch saga has been sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bald reynard Posted 19 August 2013 Author Share Posted 19 August 2013 It's odd as, as I remember it, we had opportunities to give him minutes pre season well before the Monaco game, and didn't bother. Yep - that's my take on it. There's been plenty of opportunity to give him a run out with the First Team and Pearson hasn't taken it - why ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettsj2 Posted 19 August 2013 Share Posted 19 August 2013 SHUT UP!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indierich06 Posted 19 August 2013 Share Posted 19 August 2013 Nige just loves Jeff Schlupp as a left back. There's no way Bakayogo will get in ahead of him. I think BR's right though, if Schupp gets injured or really loses form, Miquel will be in before Baka. Then why on earth would he have made Bakayogo his one permanent summer signing if he rated two other players in the squad ahead of him? Makes absolutely no sense at all. Knockaert was bedded in slowly last season, and I would assume that Pearson is doing the same with Bakayogo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushden fox Posted 19 August 2013 Share Posted 19 August 2013 Because he can play schlupp from the start at LB/LWB, then shift him up later in the game if he needs to ditch a striker thereby bringing in Bakayogo. I think as he has come from Tranmere, he should be patient..he will get a chance, but will he grab it by the balls when it arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFC FOX Posted 19 August 2013 Share Posted 19 August 2013 Then why on earth would he have made Bakayogo his one permanent summer signing if he rated two other players in the squad ahead of him? Makes absolutely no sense at all. Knockaert was bedded in slowly last season, and I would assume that Pearson is doing the same with Bakayogo. Futacs? he isn't ahead of Nugent or Waghorn who Pearson didn't sign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmo1987 Posted 19 August 2013 Share Posted 19 August 2013 To be fair to tom Kennedy he signed at the end of the season, then nige left soon after! Then new manager come in and didn't play him. Least nige will have some time to work with baga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooseBreath Posted 19 August 2013 Share Posted 19 August 2013 How'd you get match fit without playing matches? Reckon he's a terry Robertson signing or whoever. Gone above Pearsons head (butting thin air). Pearson ain't a happy bunny whatsoever so ain't playing him. Clear bust up in the making. Ambulance drivers seen on morrisons. My mates brothers boyfriends mums sister who works at the royal infirmary said in very hushed tones, his face look like an eel attacked with a hammer. Ain't saying who tho. Clear that someone came out on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfox Posted 19 August 2013 Share Posted 19 August 2013 He is in the development squad tonight, with Knocky, Marshall and Miquel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANGEROUS TIGER Posted 19 August 2013 Share Posted 19 August 2013 Probably brought to the club for his potential, rather than his current ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 19 August 2013 Share Posted 19 August 2013 This is a conspiracy theory worthy of Bonedog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royston. Posted 19 August 2013 Share Posted 19 August 2013 panic signing, konch and schlupp would have to be dead and buried in order for Pearson to give him a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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