mozartfox Posted 12 August Share Posted 12 August 31 minutes ago, Bilo said: Is this a...good signing? On sensible terms? What next? Is he a good signing? Once Ric is finished in the Bathroom, he will doubtless elaborate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyFOX12 Posted 12 August Share Posted 12 August Put some respect on Rudkin's name please! Lovely signing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesta Legend Posted 12 August Share Posted 12 August He definitely is showing promising signs of a top player. I feel another out and out goal scorer is needed. But him, Zaha and a left back is I’d imagine, who’ll we get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Ric Flair Posted 12 August Popular Post Share Posted 12 August 10 minutes ago, mozartfox said: Is he a good signing? Once Ric is finished in the Bathroom, he will doubtless elaborate. 2 years ago he was quite possibly in the top 3 biggest prospects in Europe from outside the top 5 European leagues. It's not gone hugely well for him at Leverkusen and part of that is he's been left behind in a side that has shot the lights out. Is that a concern? It certainly shouldn't be ignored, it's a league that favours creative forwards like Hlozek over pace merchants like the Prem and yet it's just not worked for him. I think them doing so well has also made him gettable for a modest fee, which to me makes this such a tempting deal. Ability wise, he has everything none of our other strikers have had in recent years, including Vardy. He's powerful, his 1st touch is excellent, he carries the ball well, he holds it up and links play. He can take players on, he can finish, he has the technical ability our forward line isn't overly blessed with. Curiously I could see him being ideal behind Daka in a carefully put together system, that's the sort of creative forward Daka thrives alongside, like he did at Salzburg. Can he be the 9 on his own? He can if we deploy 2-3 runners around him such as Zaha/Mavididi/Fatawu. I could see that working extremely well. 20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyCleary Posted 12 August Share Posted 12 August @Ric Flair would you rather this guy or the Greek? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts_1010 Posted 12 August Share Posted 12 August 42 minutes ago, Rusko187 said: He's mustard mate, next Pele. Yeah but, as I say they think (and I'm not saying they know everything) that he has a high potential score. 85. Which would make him better than most PL strikers. Toney is only an 80 on those scores btw. They get that sort of notion from talking to scouts and youth team managers across Europe. What I was getting at, is that he has been widely regarded as a hot prospect for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pliskin Posted 12 August Share Posted 12 August 1 minute ago, RyCleary said: @Ric Flair would you rather this guy or the Greek? Come on….. seriously? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Posted 12 August Share Posted 12 August Realistically, we are looking at this fella and Zaha aren't we? I'm good with that. I think between the pair it gives us depth at RW/LW/CAM and FW. With both going straight into our starting 11 SOMEWHERE. Just have to wait and see how everyone fits in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 12 August Share Posted 12 August 3 minutes ago, RyCleary said: @Ric Flair would you rather this guy or the Greek? Hmmmmmmm that's actually a difficult one as I rate Fotis extremely highly and he's got more bloody mindedness to score goals and drive his team forward. Hlozek has the power and brains to link play very fluidly and in an ideal world we get both and we're suddenly extremely dangerous at the top end of the pitch. If I had to pick one though I'd go Hlozek as long as Zaha and another CM come in too as we'll need to create a system of on-runners on the counter for Hlozek to cause havoc. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paninistickers Posted 12 August Share Posted 12 August 1 hour ago, fox_favourite said: colosseum or a car park....an architectural marvel Non ironic comment. I'm evangelical about keeping this building. In 20-30 years Lee Circle and the Abbey Street car park (with hotel) will be tourist attractions. The only difference between tat and antique is time. The only difference between art and scribble is admiration. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan lavery Posted 12 August Share Posted 12 August (edited) Not overly excited about this one. But beggars can’t be choosers and beggars we are. (and the deal structure is very kind to us) Burst onto the scene at 16 at sparta prague - got a big move to Leverkusen and hasn’t really progressed from what i’ve seen. (happy to be proved wrong) Pretty sure he came off the bench a few times for Czech Republic at the euros. Then again if it keeps Daka off the pitch - Bring him in. Edited 12 August by nathan lavery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoareyaaa Posted 12 August Share Posted 12 August 18 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: 2 years ago he was quite possibly in the top 3 biggest prospects in Europe from outside the top 5 European leagues. It's not gone hugely well for him at Leverkusen and part of that is he's been left behind in a side that has shot the lights out. Is that a concern? It certainly shouldn't be ignored, it's a league that favours creative forwards like Hlozek over pace merchants like the Prem and yet it's just not worked for him. I think them doing so well has also made him gettable for a modest fee, which to me makes this such a tempting deal. Ability wise, he has everything none of our other strikers have had in recent years, including Vardy. He's powerful, his 1st touch is excellent, he carries the ball well, he holds it up and links play. He can take players on, he can finish, he has the technical ability our forward line isn't overly blessed with. Curiously I could see him being ideal behind Daka in a carefully put together system, that's the sort of creative forward Daka thrives alongside, like he did at Salzburg. Can he be the 9 on his own? He can if we deploy 2-3 runners around him such as Zaha/Mavididi/Fatawu. I could see that working extremely well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevosevic Posted 12 August Share Posted 12 August He’s not a striker is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pliskin Posted 12 August Share Posted 12 August 2 minutes ago, nathan lavery said: Not overly excited about this one. But beggars can’t be choosers and beggars we are. (and the deal structure is very kind to us) Burst onto the scene at 16 at sparta prague - got a big move to Leverkusen and hasn’t really progressed from what i’ve seen. (happy to be proved wrong) Pretty sure he came off the bench a few times for Czech Republic at the euros. Then again if it keeps Daka off the pitch - Bring him in. Should be excited. He has got all of the ingredients to be sensational…. Big, powerful, fast and good technique to boot. I just don’t think Alonso saw him suiting Bayerns system, so he didn’t really bother to use him. To be honest, we’ve no business signing a player of this quality in our current position. If Cooper can get him firing, he will be an absolute beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pliskin Posted 12 August Share Posted 12 August 1 minute ago, Stevosevic said: He’s not a striker is he? He preferred position is striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoareyaaa Posted 12 August Share Posted 12 August 1 minute ago, Pliskin said: Should be excited. He has got all of the ingredients to be sensational…. Big, powerful, fast and good technique to boot. I just don’t think Alonso saw him suiting Bayerns system, so he didn’t really bother to use him. To be honest, we’ve no business signing a player of this quality in our current position. If Cooper can get him firing, he will be an absolute beast. With it being a loan it's worth the risk tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wymsey Posted 12 August Share Posted 12 August 1 hour ago, fox_favourite said: colosseum or a car park....an architectural marvel Am surprised that it hasn't collapsed yet.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pliskin Posted 12 August Share Posted 12 August Just now, whoareyaaa said: With it being a loan it's worth the risk tbh Absolutely. I have faith that Cooper can get him going, his management style should suit him. It’s a massive opportunity for Hlozek too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan lavery Posted 12 August Share Posted 12 August 4 minutes ago, Pliskin said: Should be excited. He has got all of the ingredients to be sensational…. Big, powerful, fast and good technique to boot. I just don’t think Alonso saw him suiting Bayerns system, so he didn’t really bother to use him. To be honest, we’ve no business signing a player of this quality in our current position. If Cooper can get him firing, he will be an absolute beast. Hope you’re right mate 🤞🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALC Fox Posted 12 August Share Posted 12 August Sounds like a good deal. If we stay up, then chances are he's done well. We then buy a decent PL player for £17m and we kick on with him in the side or some dozy richer club (Chelsea) come in and we make a tidy profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoareyaaa Posted 12 August Share Posted 12 August 1 minute ago, Pliskin said: Absolutely. I have faith that Cooper can get him going, his management style should suit him. It’s a massive opportunity for Hlozek too. Hopefully I have my reservations regarding Coopers man management but let's see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly Posted 12 August Share Posted 12 August This reminds me of Iheanacho. The numbers look great, however can he replicate that over 30+ games playing from the start in a higher standard league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadno'r Cymoedd Posted 12 August Share Posted 12 August 11 minutes ago, Paninistickers said: Non ironic comment. I'm evangelical about keeping this building. In 20-30 years Lee Circle and the Abbey Street car park (with hotel) will be tourist attractions. The only difference between tat and antique is time. The only difference between art and scribble is admiration. First ever multi storey car park outside London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxinNotts Posted 12 August Share Posted 12 August 8 minutes ago, Stevosevic said: He’s not a striker is he? No, not really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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