BobBobSuperBob Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Said on the match day thread Pound for pound The best money LJ has spent ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtucks Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 10 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: How the hell do you know he is ‘mentally fragile’ ?! Maybe you have to be one, to know one??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 17 minutes ago, Ian M said: In the last three years I’ve been lucky that City have unearthed less well known goal scoring options and have got a season ticket and a drink out of the each way market each year. Here’s to a 4th year running. If Diedhiou slips to 60s before his first game I may have a dabble on him too in case given the way Eliasson crosses the ball. Ian, that is quality, the bookies are funding your season tickets, bloody love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 10 hours ago, Silvio Dante said: At the risk of egg on face... - Is his work rate better than Reid? - Yes - Is his movement better than Reid? - Yes - Is his finishing at least on a par? - Yes - Is his hair nicer? - Probably not. On balance, 3/4 isn’t bad. With £8m banked, I think this may have been a fantastic deal. Disagree SD. Reid's work rate was phenomenal - even when played out of position by LJ. Other than that, fair enough. Weimann's timing to get to the final ball is superb and is his major strength as a striker. And I agree with your conclusion It's early days yet, but if we've found yet another striker who is going to be up among the divisional top strikers, then I'm more than happy to give the club credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 7 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Disagree SD. Reid's work rate was phenomenal - even when played out of position by LJ. Other than that, fair enough. Weimann's timing to get to the final ball is superb and is his major strength as a striker. And I agree with your conclusion It's early days yet, but if we've found yet another striker who is going to be up among the divisional top strikers, then I'm more than happy to give the club credit. i think him and reid have a similar workrate but Weinmans positioning and presence is better, the head back across goal last night was a real strikers finish something that for all the good reid brought to the team if it were him in the same position he wouldn't of scored it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 10 hours ago, Silvio Dante said: At the risk of egg on face... - Is his work rate better than Reid? - Yes - Is his movement better than Reid? - Yes - Is his finishing at least on a par? - Yes - Is his hair nicer? - Probably not. On balance, 3/4 isn’t bad. With £8m banked, I think this may have been a fantastic deal. I agree with the overall sentiment and he represents ridiculous value versus what we made for Reid, but I think "better" in each of these cases is unfair on Reid. Reid's work rate was every bit as good and included a relentless press that we haven't asked of Weimann. I also think Reid's movement is on a par, particularly where he made quick reverse runs for 1-2's - something Weimann hasn't had the support to do. Weimann is often on his own, but is definitely every bit as good at timing channel runs in behind defenders, and while not an out-and-out target man (he receives the ball on the run rather than aerially, back to goal), once it's at his feet, I've noticed his shielding runs are as good as anyone we've had for a while, what Reid did with pace and quick feet to retain possession, Weimann achieves with strength and hustle. I love his stamina, he clearly grows into games - when others are tiring, he's running even harder. It must be a nightmare to defend for 90 minutes. The revelation for me so far is finishing. I'm used to us signing strikers who strike a couple cleanly and blast a few miles over. His efficiency is remarkable, I can't think of any wild misses yet, he is reliable, largely because he gets in positions to make it easy to be clinical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderMB Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 He's been phenomenal so far, but I'm still keeping my feet on the ground, considering we're yet to see how he links up with Fammy, or are yet to see how this season pans out for him. From a stats perspective, he's always been poor, but he's always been able to find himself at clubs around our level. That shows there's something to his game, and he obviously had something else to show which led the club to pick him up. Let's hope he keeps this form up. I know he's just joined us, but at 27 he's probably got one big move left in him. If he scores more than twenty this season I can see someone stepping in for him, and the cycle can continue to push us up the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, EnderMB said: He's been phenomenal so far, but I'm still keeping my feet on the ground, considering we're yet to see how he links up with Fammy, or are yet to see how this season pans out for him. From a stats perspective, he's always been poor, but he's always been able to find himself at clubs around our level. That shows there's something to his game, and he obviously had something else to show which led the club to pick him up. Let's hope he keeps this form up. I know he's just joined us, but at 27 he's probably got one big move left in him. If he scores more than twenty this season I can see someone stepping in for him, and the cycle can continue to push us up the table. this is one of his first seasons playing through the middle, he's always been stuck out on the wing at derby and villa, but when played upfront at villa he was a stand out performer with benteke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderMB Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Monkeh said: this is one of his first seasons playing through the middle, he's always been stuck out on the wing at derby and villa, but when played upfront at villa he was a stand out performer with benteke That's my point. Wikipedia stats aren't reflective of simple things, like giving a player an opportunity in a position they'd feel better suited for, or getting a player to try something a bit different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undy English Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 11 hours ago, BRISTOL86 said: Even on paper you knew he was going to be a class above anyone else we had here, was a big coup for us. Really hit the ground running. Well said. The only signing I can really say I was exited about over the summer. Great pedigree and has proved this with 3 goals so far. Very promising start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, Undy English said: Well said. The only signing I can really say I was exited about over the summer. Great pedigree and has proved this with 3 goals so far. Very promising start. he's scored 4, he's joint top scorer in the championship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 14 hours ago, chinapig said: Early days but seems to be an object lesson to those who write a player off before a ball is kicked. Never happened in OTIB history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Joint top scorer in the league and still 50/1 on Sky Bet for top scorer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 14 hours ago, Luxo Jr. said: Definitely didn't run out of steam tonight, completely ran their defence ragged. Just watched the highlights and watch him bust a gut to get into the box in the 90th minute after he intercepts the ball on the halfway line. Very impressive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 No doubt AW looks a good buy, he’s certainly off to a great start but.....we’re only four games in and can’t predict now long he can continue in his current form. 46 games is a long season... In the same way some poster slag off other new signings when they’ve only played four games the opposite applies in AWs case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcherryberry Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Last time Wiemann played through the middle was at Villa in the Prem where he bagged himself 12 goals. If he stays fit & next to Fam he could reach 20.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Always felt he was a coup for us. People get too caught up in the stats without considering the context. He’s always played at a higher level and/or in better squads than ours. People should consider that he’s here as one of our better players, not just as a squad player like at Derby or Villa. He’s also younger than you’d think too - a very good piece of business by the looks of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 3 hours ago, Monkeh said: i think him and reid have a similar workrate but Weinmans positioning and presence is better, the head back across goal last night was a real strikers finish something that for all the good reid brought to the team if it were him in the same position he wouldn't of scored it Totally. He's your classic poacher. Arrives in the right place at the right time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted August 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Totally. He's your classic poacher. Arrives in the right place at the right time. I think you are right, however his movement is superb, it easy to play a killer pass to a bloke who has already showed you where to put it. Pack will benefit enormously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 6 hours ago, Undy English said: Well said. The only signing I can really say I was exited about over the summer. Great pedigree and has proved this with 3 goals so far. Very promising start. Him and Adelakun for me. I thought Weimann would do well and be a solid performer, but I didn't see him as an exciting signing who would be this effective. Really looking forward to seeing Hakeeb, he'll be like an exciting new signing when he's eventually fit. 3 hours ago, Phileas Fogg said: Always felt he was a coup for us. People get too caught up in the stats without considering the context. He’s always played at a higher level and/or in better squads than ours. People should consider that he’s here as one of our better players, not just as a squad player like at Derby or Villa. He’s also younger than you’d think too - a very good piece of business by the looks of things. I reckon he's 25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 15 hours ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Said on the match day thread Pound for pound The best money LJ has spent ? Mäenpää - free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 14 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Mäenpää - free If we're talking fee only is that really money spent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 11 hours ago, Phileas Fogg said: Always felt he was a coup for us. People get too caught up in the stats without considering the context. He’s always played at a higher level and/or in better squads than ours. People should consider that he’s here as one of our better players, not just as a squad player like at Derby or Villa. He’s also younger than you’d think too - a very good piece of business by the looks of things. When the thread on Weimann first appeared in the transfer forum I deliberately avoided it for a while, in my mind it was a "never going tp happen" type rumour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 10 hours ago, hodge said: If we're talking fee only is that really money spent? Depends what he got as a sign on fee I suppose. Everyone looks at the headline figure, but it can be those intangibles that cost more than we see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 5 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Depends what he got as a sign on fee I suppose. Everyone looks at the headline figure, but it can be those intangibles that cost more than we see. Be why I said fee only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted August 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 Kelly had a great game today, Taylor ran and ran, the new CB already looks Excellent ...But Wieman again. CLass Act.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 25, 2018 Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 as with reid last season some posters are going to have egg on their face......again for writing a player off before a ball was kicked...........again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted August 25, 2018 Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 5 minutes ago, Monkeh said: as with reid last season some posters are going to have egg on their face......again for writing a player off before a ball was kicked...........again Who wrote him off before a ball was kicked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT's Vaseline Tub Posted August 25, 2018 Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 We got Andi and they paid 3 tines more for Marriott - Terrific Thanks Derby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 25, 2018 Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 26 minutes ago, joe jordans teeth said: Who wrote him off before a ball was kicked You could take your pick from this thread and I haven't got past re-reading the first page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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