JoeAman08 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 52 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: It would be interesting to see who you'd have preferred over Afobe 51 minutes ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: 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. That would have signed for us is my point. We won’t ever know. Joao, Nketiah, Puscas, Austin, Zohore, Mir, Gallagher, Moore, Success, Assombolonga, Brophy, gaetan laborde and coretin jean. Ok so 12 or so off the top of my head. I am sure you could pick through a few you’d argue about being better. Like Moore who is more a mobile target man with no history in the champ but feel he’d have been a good fit. Or would never sign like laborde or jean but again we don’t know buy they aren’t the highest profile names. Honestly, even when thinking about who could be available today his name didn’t cross my mind. Hogan, Wells, Vydra, Austin, Reid and never once did I think Afobe. Not a slight on him at all. I hope he does well and I think he has a good platform here to do so. Just wasn’t really on my radar but that is ok because I do not work for the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED 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. Think they need to look at the rest of the poison that was at the club Afobe has a decent scoring record at this level but playing at that club and the comments from Glen Johnson today about the culture at that club it’s hardly a surprise he struggled Afobe will score 15 - 20 this season for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Let's get the important stuff out the way first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, JoeAman08 said: That would have signed for us is my point. We won’t ever know. Joao, Nketiah, Puscas, Austin, Zohore, Mir, Gallagher, Moore, Success, Assombolonga, Brophy, gaetan laborde and coretin jean. Ok so 12 or so off the top of my head. I am sure you could pick through a few you’d argue about being better. Like Moore who is more a mobile target man with no history in the champ but feel he’d have been a good fit. Or would never sign like laborde or jean but again we don’t know buy they aren’t the highest profile names. Honestly, even when thinking about who could be available today his name didn’t cross my mind. Hogan, Wells, Vydra, Austin, Reid and never once did I think Afobe. Not a slight on him at all. I hope he does well and I think he has a good platform here to do so. Just wasn’t really on my radar but that is ok because I do not work for the club. Most of those that have played at this level before have worse records in the Championship than Afobe (Stoke aside). Austin would've been nice, but don't think it was realistic. Zohore is decent but I don't think stylistically he's what we need, same with Gallagher. Lots of those have never played in the league and come from abroad, so on paper far riskier signings than Afobe if you want someone to hit the ground running. Thanks for providing the list though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judda Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 2 hours 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. It's exactly what several people on OTIB would say about half the city team... some opinions aren't always right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judda Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Let's judge him after 10 games. Not on some prepubescent potter's fan's views... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chessels Chick Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 1 hour 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. I know that will make someone happy @RedYoshi 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: That would have signed for us is my point. We won’t ever know. Joao, Nketiah, Puscas, Austin, Zohore, Mir, Gallagher, Moore, Success, Assombolonga, Brophy, gaetan laborde and coretin jean. Ok so 12 or so off the top of my head. I am sure you could pick through a few you’d argue about being better. Like Moore who is more a mobile target man with no history in the champ but feel he’d have been a good fit. Or would never sign like laborde or jean but again we don’t know buy they aren’t the highest profile names. Honestly, even when thinking about who could be available today his name didn’t cross my mind. Hogan, Wells, Vydra, Austin, Reid and never once did I think Afobe. Not a slight on him at all. I hope he does well and I think he has a good platform here to do so. Just wasn’t really on my radar but that is ok because I do not work for the club. The whole entire point is totally down to the fact that you can name 20 or 100 strikers who may possibly go a better job for us but actually finding one who is available, affordable, good value, not immediately poached by someone else, better than what we have and most importantly of all- willing to come to BCFC is , as it turns out, a list of one. Welcome Benik. And I'll put money on the fact he'll do better at BCFC than at Stoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 I think I quite like this signing. I think I’d rather have Afobe up front than Diedhiou. I think this might work out ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: The whole entire point is totally down to the fact that you can name 20 or 100 strikers who may possibly go a better job for us but actually finding one who is available, affordable, good value, not immediately poached by someone else, better than what we have and most importantly of all- willing to come to BCFC is , as it turns out, a list of one. Welcome Benik. And I'll put money on the fact he'll do better at BCFC than at Stoke. Again I stated the list would be pointless from the start but you insisted. 11 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: Most of those that have played at this level before have worse records in the Championship than Afobe (Stoke aside). Austin would've been nice, but don't think it was realistic. Zohore is decent but I don't think stylistically he's what we need, same with Gallagher. Lots of those have never played in the league and come from abroad, so on paper far riskier signings than Afobe if you want someone to hit the ground running. Thanks for providing the list though. Can’t argue against it but think Afobe has had a bad few years and that is tough to turn around. As for style, I am not and have not been sure what city are really going for so it is a mixed list. On one hand I have though Fam just needs competition and cover. On the other hand, we could use a player who was quicker and craftier in the box. If Afobe is half the player he was at MK Dons and Wolves then we have done well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Red Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 After a decent loan in 2018 stoke were happy to pay 12 million for him this January, how bad can he be? He also was top scorer with 9 for a poor stoke squad last season, of which no one performed well! Give him a chance in a team with players who try hard rather than turn up uninterested, just to get a premier league wage like at stoke and imagine we have a very different player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, Harry said: I think I quite like this signing. I think I’d rather have Afobe up front than Diedhiou. I think this might work out ok. I think I agree. Sometimes it’s exactly this kind of signing that does well. I’m looking forward to Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastardly and Muttley Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, Harry said: I think I quite like this signing. I think I’d rather have Afobe up front than Diedhiou. I think this might work out ok. Yep. If Afobe had been the main target and we’d not known about Nketiah, most people would have been excited over this. Bet LJ is feeling fairly pleased tonight. Got an international defensive midfielder and a decent Championship striker in. Lots of options to play with on the field, and Semenyo still has a clear pathway to the first team if he impresses. Best of all, there’s a chance to make Afobe ours if he works out. Nketiah will be Arsenal’s next season whatever happens. I quite like entering the season with no loan players. Refreshing and bold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Island Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Pure quality at this level and according to the Stoke Sentinel has rediscovered his mojo. A master stroke from MA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Being honest... How many people, like myself, completely forgot Afobe even a existed before this story broke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbo Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 1 hour 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. Makes up rumours and is a WUM? Oh sorry, that’s @Agard Days Night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 1 minute ago, formerly known as ivan said: Being honest... How many people, like myself, completely forgot Afobe even a existed before this story broke? Being honest like so many others- he was my dream signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHienz Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 1 hour 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 Lets hear them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judda Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 24 minutes ago, Olé said: Let's get the important stuff out the way first That's got to be fake. I thought all footballers had to have Twitter accounts by law!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC11 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 4 hours ago, samo II said: We come a long way when some are disappointed with this signing tbf. Happy with this - has shown he can score goals at this level; not an ace time at Stoke not alone with that against him. Makes our forward options look that bit more meaty, and can see him and Fam being a handful for defenders if we can get them a decent supply of chances. Some people aren’t happy unless they have something to whinge about, seems there are plenty of them on here today, they moan how we so say messed up the Nketiah deal when we were clearly shafted by Emery, a player who’s totally unproven at this level btw, we then sign a proven Championship goalscorer yet it’s not good enough? What planet some are living on I have no idea, couple of seasons back we could only dream of signing players such as Afobe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toffee dog Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 14 minutes ago, Harry said: I think I quite like this signing. I think I’d rather have Afobe up front than Diedhiou. I think this might work out ok. Agree get this guy believing in himself again & he could be a real asset. Diedhiou on his day is a right handful as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 32 minutes ago, JoeAman08 said: That would have signed for us is my point. We won’t ever know. Joao, Nketiah, Puscas, Austin, Zohore, Mir, Gallagher, Moore, Success, Assombolonga, Brophy, gaetan laborde and coretin jean. Ok so 12 or so off the top of my head. I am sure you could pick through a few you’d argue about being better. Like Moore who is more a mobile target man with no history in the champ but feel he’d have been a good fit. Or would never sign like laborde or jean but again we don’t know buy they aren’t the highest profile names. Honestly, even when thinking about who could be available today his name didn’t cross my mind. Hogan, Wells, Vydra, Austin, Reid and never once did I think Afobe. Not a slight on him at all. I hope he does well and I think he has a good platform here to do so. Just wasn’t really on my radar but that is ok because I do not work for the club. He's way too busy making suits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, Lucan said: Am I missing something? He's had like one decent championship season and not done anything for years. Why are people excited about this?? He’s the type we’ve been looking for. His biggest asset is his movement off the last defender, he stretches the opposition, he will create opportunities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Island Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Harry said: He’s the type we’ve been looking for. His biggest asset is his movement off the last defender, he stretches the opposition, he will create opportunities Great finisher too. Unlike famara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpexile Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 20 minutes ago, Lucan said: Am I missing something? He's had like one decent championship season and not done anything for years. Why are people excited about this?? The same reason so many wanted Bobby back I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, Lucan said: Don’t people say that about Taylor? Well if they do they’re wrong. That is absolutely NOT what Taylor does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 43 minutes ago, City18 said: After a decent loan in 2018 stoke were happy to pay 12 million for him this January, how bad can he be? He also was top scorer with 9 for a poor stoke squad last season, of which no one performed well! Give him a chance in a team with players who try hard rather than turn up uninterested, just to get a premier league wage like at stoke and imagine we have a very different player Stoke bought him last summer. Previously he was on loan at Wolves, where he scored 6 in 16. They took up the option to buy him at £10million and sold him for £2million profit in the same window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Robin Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 30 minutes ago, Lucan said: Am I missing something? He's had like one decent championship season and not done anything for years. Why are people excited about this?? The way I look at it is that we have a 26 year old who has previously proven himself at this level. Since then he may have joined clubs where their style of play, the positions they played him in or managerial lack of coaching abiltiy or eagerness to improve him meant that he didnt flourish. Give the guy a chance to play with new players in a new set up where we will work tirelessly to get the best out of him and improve his game and then make a judgement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppello Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Personally I think he'll be a great success. He's a powerful striker, relatively fast and likes to play off the shoulder. He'd work well with a creative player in behind and I imagine if played upfront with Diedhiou, they'd cause havoc. The interview someone posted earlier regarding earlier showed him speaking well and looking really positive. He explained his difficulties on and off the field last season and sounds raring to go this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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