RackCity Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 My Wolves mate just sent me this... "Stoke fans think he's rubbish. I loved him. I'd stick him as a no9. Definitely not the no10, coming deep... That's what he often does. Tell him he's a no9, stick him on the shoulder of the last man, and he'll score loads. No question. In one on one positions he's unerring. Before Fosun, him, Dean Sturridge and Steven Fletcher (Ebanks Blake too for a year or two) had that ominous air in front of goal. That one that makes you think 'he ain't missing'. I hope he still has this!" If (big if) we can get his confidence back then he could be a great signing...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 20 minutes ago, Alwaystomorrow said: Stoke fans forum:: positive: we have strengthened our team for a year by getting rid. positive: we have weakened a competitor's team for a year positive: in the miracle they will want to buy him at the end of the season, they will actually pay cash for him. Negative: when they realise how poor he is they will return him to us. 3 out of 4 ain't bad. before you start, I am just quoting. Stoke are a tough crowd to please but can the vast majority of them be wrong? Hope so. Going back a couple of years he was a player at this level. Not going easy are they...another one... He is the perfect example of a one-trick pony. If he can have the ball fed down the old inside right channel for him to run outside the central defender and hit first time he looks lethal (which is where most of his goals for us came from). Anything that requires ball control, getting across a defender, heading, reading a cross or any form of link up play, forget it. Maybe Bristol City will play to his one strength. They clearly have not been impressed. Lots of their comments about control etc mirror what is said on here when Fam is having a bad one. Equally, sometimes players just need a change to rediscover their form. It’s a gamble, but on a loan not a huge one. Hopefully he comes good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Got a feeling he’ll do well personally? We make chances and he can score. This is a decent ‘last gasp’ signing. Least the doubters can do is get behind him and see how he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 I`d be interested to hear from that Stokie that used to post on here @Dreamkiller. He always seemed pretty level headed and would probably give us an honest opinion, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Given the cluster**** that was the end of the transfer window, i think they've done well here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Just told a mate who hadn’t heard and knows a bit about champ footy - said decent signing, but isn’t quick, more of a poacher - I personally thought he was an in behind type with pace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 25 minutes ago, Alwaystomorrow said: Stoke fans forum:: positive: we have strengthened our team for a year by getting rid. positive: we have weakened a competitor's team for a year positive: in the miracle they will want to buy him at the end of the season, they will actually pay cash for him. Negative: when they realise how poor he is they will return him to us. 3 out of 4 ain't bad. before you start, I am just quoting. Stoke are a tough crowd to please but can the vast majority of them be wrong? Hope so. Going back a couple of years he was a player at this level. Views on a forum represent opinions from a very, very, very tiny percentage of a club’s fanbase - nowhere near being the ‘vast majority’ ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 6 minutes ago, Rossi the Robin said: Just told a mate who hadn’t heard and knows a bit about champ footy - said decent signing, but isn’t quick, more of a poacher - I personally thought he was an in behind type with pace He is pretty quick, not really sure where your friend is getting that from. Not exactly Ivan Sproule, but not slow at all. A bit like Agard perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clutton Caveman Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 LJ should be charged with fraud over his BOLD statement. If they were honest they would offer a refund on season tickets after this total failure We have to accept we are second rate with no REAL desire or balls to mount a serious Prem challenge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: He is pretty quick, not really sure where your friend is getting that from. Not exactly Ivan Sproule, but not slow at all. A bit like Agard perhaps. There's quick and then there's Ivan Sproule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 8 minutes ago, BCFCGav said: Got a feeling he’ll do well personally? We make chances and he can score. This is a decent ‘last gasp’ signing. Least the doubters can do is get behind him and see how he does. I agree, this time last year I was advocating getting in David McGoldrick on a free from Ipswich. Had some ‘interesting’ reactions - Sheff Utd took a punt on the (then) 30 year old and he splaffed 15 goals in their promotion season despite only starting 36 games. What a performance! Sometimes an unlikely punt pays off and I’m hopeful that Mr Afobe may quite possibly enjoy the movement of Weimann and Palmer around him and the delivery of Eliasson ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Comment from a friend who is a Stoke fan. Don’t let him take penalties but otherwise you have a hardworking fast centre forward I’m surprised Stoke let him go as he was one of best strikers and leaves us short up front! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Soldier Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Agreed, feed the man and he will score. Could become a cult hero down AG. We live and hope at BCFC!! One of the Stokies I know saying why have we let him go? Could this be a master stroke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 39 minutes ago, Alwaystomorrow said: Stoke fans forum:: positive: we have strengthened our team for a year by getting rid. positive: we have weakened a competitor's team for a year positive: in the miracle they will want to buy him at the end of the season, they will actually pay cash for him. Negative: when they realise how poor he is they will return him to us. 3 out of 4 ain't bad. before you start, I am just quoting. Stoke are a tough crowd to please but can the vast majority of them be wrong? Hope so. Going back a couple of years he was a player at this level. 2 minutes ago, Jerseybean said: Comment from a friend who is a Stoke fan. Don’t let him take penalties but otherwise you have a hardworking fast centre forward I’m surprised Stoke let him go as he was one of best strikers and leaves us short up front! Sounds like the same sort of unanimity as on OTIB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 11 minutes ago, Clutton Caveman said: LJ should be charged with fraud over his BOLD statement. If they were honest they would offer a refund on season tickets after this total failure We have to accept we are second rate with no REAL desire or balls to mount a serious Prem challenge Beyond clueless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 10 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: I agree, this time last year I was advocating getting in David McGoldrick on a free from Ipswich. Had some ‘interesting’ reactions - Sheff Utd took a punt on the (then) 30 year old and he splaffed 15 goals in their promotion season despite only starting 36 games. What a performance! Sometimes an unlikely punt pays off and I’m hopeful that Mr Afobe may quite possibly enjoy the movement of Weimann and Palmer around him and the delivery of Eliasson ... Yep - people often don't think about the bigger picture or context. Leon Clarke is another one, has done really well for Sheffield United over the last few years - but prior to that move, people would've turned their noses up at him. People see that Afobe had a bad spell at Stoke, but ignore that before he went there he was playing in the Premier League and even had a 1 in 2 goalscoring record a few years back in this division for Wolves. If we play to his strengths (which our midfield additions indicate we might) then I'm hopeful he can recapture his form. When he's fit, firing and happy - he's an excellent striker at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: Beyond clueless. Even I think it was a ridiculous post.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Andy082005 said: Even I think it was a ridiculous post.... Out of reactions so have a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 33 minutes ago, Hellfire Corner said: Out of interest please share your top 20 options, it would be interesting to read. I could give you a list of 20 strikers we could have pursued but what good will it do? Window over now and we will never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notbarrymanc Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Brilliant signing. We’ve snatched victory from the jaws of defeat here. COYR https://twitter.com/BristolCity/status/1159531465627131904 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 37 minutes ago, RackCity said: My Wolves mate just sent me this... "Stoke fans think he's rubbish. I loved him. I'd stick him as a no9. Definitely not the no10, coming deep... That's what he often does. Tell him he's a no9, stick him on the shoulder of the last man, and he'll score loads. No question. In one on one positions he's unerring. Before Fosun, him, Dean Sturridge and Steven Fletcher (Ebanks Blake too for a year or two) had that ominous air in front of goal. That one that makes you think 'he ain't missing'. I hope he still has this!" If (big if) we can get his confidence back then he could be a great signing...? Got similar from my Wolves' mate. "Couldn’t really fault him with us. Though he played in two pretty decent wolves teams. His form last year for Stoke was pretty shocking! Needs service and he could be lethal" and "He’s a solid poacher in the box. Scored a beauty against Leeds in our promotion season" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 2 hours ago, havanatopia said: I most certainly would not; from my Stoke pal:~ He`s shite, I`m afraid. Flatters to deceive. Utter shambles for us, despite numerous chances. Couldn`t even score from the penalty spot. Yet another massive waste of money @ about 12 million. From my OTIB pal:- "That previous match day thread bloke was shite , utter shambles for us - couldn't even get the thread out on time. That septic beg person is much better". Personally- I don't agree and think he talks bollox because I'm open minded and appreciate the different things people bring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 7 minutes ago, JoeAman08 said: I could give you a list of 20 strikers we could have pursued but what good will it do? Window over now and we will never know It would be interesting to see who you'd have preferred over Afobe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 7 minutes ago, JoeAman08 said: I could give you a list of 20 strikers we could have pursued but what good will it do? Window over now and we will never know Give me a list of 20 strikers worth pursuing that would have signed for us and you can have the keys to my Rolls Royce. That's what good it will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 28 minutes ago, Clutton Caveman said: LJ should be charged with fraud over his BOLD statement. If they were honest they would offer a refund on season tickets after this total failure We have to accept we are second rate with no REAL desire or balls to mount a serious Prem challenge Because an unproven 20 year old guaranteed a promotion challenge just because the last one we had scored a bunch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 29 minutes ago, Clutton Caveman said: LJ should be charged with fraud over his BOLD statement. If they were honest they would offer a refund on season tickets after this total failure We have to accept we are second rate with no REAL desire or balls to mount a serious Prem challenge Shipping out 3 first team regulars in Pack, Paterson and Webster, whilst bringing in 11 (I think- lost count) fresh players, 3 of which are unknown quantities in England, as well as taking our wage budget onto the next level. That's pretty bold!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 33 minutes ago, Clutton Caveman said: LJ should be charged with fraud over his BOLD statement. If they were honest they would offer a refund on season tickets after this total failure We have to accept we are second rate with no REAL desire or balls to mount a serious Prem challenge I don't think Ive ever said this before on the forum... but I really do get a whiff of gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Clutton Caveman said: LJ should be charged with fraud over his BOLD statement. If they were honest they would offer a refund on season tickets after this total failure We have to accept we are second rate with no REAL desire or balls to mount a serious Prem challenge Mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticus Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Alwaystomorrow said: Stoke fans forum:: positive: we have strengthened our team for a year by getting rid. positive: we have weakened a competitor's team for a year positive: in the miracle they will want to buy him at the end of the season, they will actually pay cash for him. Negative: when they realise how poor he is they will return him to us. 3 out of 4 ain't bad. before you start, I am just quoting. Stoke are a tough crowd to please but can the vast majority of them be wrong? Hope so. Going back a couple of years he was a player at this level. I've also read a few stoke fans who wish him well, think he could do well here and blamed lack of service for his struggle last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 I wouldn't read too much into Afobe struggling at Stoke, that club has been a mess ever since they let Pulis go and got too big for their boots. I think this is a really good signing for us especially given the circumstances of it happening so late. Afobe could fit in well here and he can score goals which is what we've needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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