southvillekiddy Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Thankyou Cotts and Gurt BurtJudging on last the last 5 games it's clear that the Old Codger has saved us 6 or 7 million quid, seeing as we could have spent 8 or 9 million on Gayle or the other over-rated merchant from Brentford (look at them sinking).Jonathan has the speed and skills to out-wit defenders. 4 goals in 5 is more than decent and with a little bit more poise near goal when he's settled with the team and isn't trying so hard he can easily be top scorer in this League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 That's a different way to look at Kodjias signing and the good news is that he'll get better as he learns and adapts to Championship football. So far he looks like a top signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Let's not get too hasty and big the lad up. He's still learning the game in England, he's done a terrific job so far but I don't want high expectations of him already.Let the lad play, he certainly looks like he's enjoying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall King Blox Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 For my sins and lack of a season ticket i haven't seen the guy in the flesh (as in on the pitch playing) but will do this saturday, looking forward to watching this guy play, sounds like an amazing signing, lets hope his new sat nav and lack of offers keeps him here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Northski Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 He's a hell of a signing, clearly still learning the game as mentioned above, but a real edge of your seat player. As you say, credit to the people that spotted him and those who were prepared to gamble their reputations on him. Think we're only just learning what a brilliant signing we've actually made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 He's exciting to watch, exciting in the same way Albert was when he first joined us. Would like to see him partner Wes or Agard from the start, when he is full of beans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Let's not get too hasty and big the lad up. He's still learning the game in England, he's done a terrific job so far but I don't want high expectations of him already.Let the lad play, he certainly looks like he's enjoying it.A modern footballer who's enjoying it,can it be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 he hits the ball so hard, you can tell hes started to settle in already. Early days but looks quality signing. Love watching exciting players like him . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 He's got something about him. He's like a JET who runs all game, which is just what we need. He's great to watch, runs with the ball so well, has plenty of tricks and a neat finish. Granted not every shot goes in but he's certainly worth the money you pay to go down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Encouraged to hear City and Preston fans saying how well he played last night, I think he's starting to settle in nicely and could end up being a great signing for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 ^ The nicest thing particularly thinking last night is seeing a City striker running with pace and control and just powering past defenders. Akinbiyi could do it a bit and Andy Cole could, but it's a top flight skill set.By that I mean yes the JETs, Greg Goodridges and Alberts could run with pace but *dance* past defenders as I dare say quite a few other raw or hit and miss lower league players can do, but while exciting you're talking about low probability skill where every extra touch puts the ball at risk. The real Prem quality strikers don't need to dance, they have ability, pace and body strength and close control to simply power past defenders, ie straight line shoulder to shoulder runs, not dancing with the ball.Saw it a few times first half last night and it put a smile on my face, it's an ability up front a lot of lower league and Championship teams don't often have. I will say I was worried after Hillsborough as he was just getting brushed off the ball, but he has figured out the strength requirements and is looking more and more like a top class player at this level now.Another thing I've noticed, again last night as a good example, is he's an intelligent player too who can read the game, not just being able to anticipate what he'll do with a pass, but being able to think several passes ahead to build a move. His header in the build up to our equaliser was an obvious one, but there were a few other examples - he made one run from the halfway line first half tearing down on the defence, and Ayling had overlapped him and was out wide by 5 yards into his run. I've seen a lot of strikers at our level release the winger the second he's further forward, but then either not make it to the box in time for a return cross or certainly give a back four lots of time to get in shape. Kodjia ran in on the box and you could see him calculating how to build the best chance, drew the defender as close to him as he could and then shifted it to Ayling and simultaneously dropped a shoulder and powered inside that first defender wanting to be in space behind the last man centre of the box for a cross. It was only one move but it encapsulated for me how he's got this clear desire in his play that is driving him to really think through how a move is developing and not be afraid to bring teammates into play if it gives him a better opportunity in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 His signing illustrates the benefits of looking abroad for bargain signings. During the summer transfer window, Championship clubs spent approx £100m on transfers. French teams in Ligue 2 only spent £730,000 between them! The average weekly wage abroad is also low compared to this country, making signing for City an attractive proposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Let's not get too hasty and big the lad up. He's still learning the game in England, he's done a terrific job so far but I don't want high expectations of him already.Let the lad play, he certainly looks like he's enjoying it.You're right... But I think there is something which sets Kodjia apart. For me it's his game awareness and movement and I don't think those things come by form, he just seems to read the game exceptionally well. His chance conversion ratio also indicates this is no flash in the pan because it isn't remarkable. I have a punt on him for top goal scorer. Don't expect it of him but I don't think it'd be an unrealistic goal for him to set himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red colin Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 ECogdger will undoubtly get up to speed when he feel connected to our strange world and language . Then i think we will have a top striker for a song. He has already trying to intagrate and pick language. He is undoubtedly a class player full of tricks like him lot seriously beleave we have picked an unpolished diamond . Have watched few games now we are not picking his movement , he finds space and maybe does not call well. Early days but got to be impressedwith the man come on codger make your mark . Red colin Days but gtto our srrange tude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 superb cross field header to Joe before the goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jordan Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I watched the highlights of Burnley's game last night on the Sky Sports site. Gray looked fantastic and I found myself a little sad thinking about the potential of a Gray-Kodjia partnership that we could have had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 His signing illustrates the benefits of looking abroad for bargain signings. During the summer transfer window, Championship clubs spent approx £100m on transfers. French teams in Ligue 2 only spent £730,000 between them! The average weekly wage abroad is also low compared to this country, making signing for City an attractive proposition. seems logical until you remember how many overseas players don't adapt. Arsenal have found some gems but offset that with a fair spattering of turds. I can't think of one other overseas signing for us that has worked (Jacki was not signed from overseas). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 We did well out of Nick Carle to be fair. He looked good for us (I thought) and then we doubled our money 6 months later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I like him a lot.He's not doing badly but he does need to convert a few more of the chances that comes his way, when (not if) he starts doing that he'll be a very valuable asset. I'd like him to be just a bit more greedy than he is, but that will come with confidence.25 goals this season isn't beyond him. Like other fast strikers (eg Baldock) who run onto half chances their slower colleagues would never reach, his chances-to-goals ratio is always going to look low-ish.Thing is, he creates so many chances he'll always score plenty of goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 seems logical until you remember how many overseas players don't adapt. Arsenal have found some gems but offset that with a fair spattering of turds. I can't think of one other overseas signing for us that has worked (Jacki was not signed from overseas).Off the top of me noggin....Seal, Brennan, Agostino, Testi, Anderson.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 seems logical until you remember how many overseas players don't adapt. Arsenal have found some gems but offset that with a fair spattering of turds. I can't think of one other overseas signing for us that has worked (Jacki was not signed from overseas).How about Alec Eisenträger? (Slightly cheating with that example as he had to become a prisoner of war before he joined us) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 ECogdger will undoubtly get up to speed when he feel connected to our strange world and language . Then i think we will have a top striker for a song. He has already trying to intagrate and pick language. He is undoubtedly a class player full of tricks like him lot seriously beleave we have picked an unpolished diamond . Have watched few games now we are not picking his movement , he finds space and maybe does not call well. Early days but got to be impressedwith the man come on codger make your mark . Red colin Days but gtto our srrange tudei just hope you're not his English teacher ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I don't think he's saved us millions. I think we are / will be looking at a big fee player to play along Kodjia.We'd outscore a lot of teams with Kodjia and a.n.other big scorer. Would be frightening for any defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touch_my_butter Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I have a punt on him for top goal scorer. Don't expect it of him but I don't think it'd be an unrealistic goal for him to set himself. Same. WillHill are offering 40/1 - actually seems like a pretty good price: http://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/championship/top-goalscorer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 40/1 thanks, just had a whole fiver! Austin won;t be in the Division after January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Even at 250/1 I'm not risking 5p on Stead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talk Of The Town Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Not too many sides would know of him, so as the season goes on teams will wise up to him.A great start from the lad and he looks a find but let's see what happens when he gets found out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 A great start from the lad and he looks a find but let's see what happens when he gets found out.omg what has he done?Don't the board do any checks before they sign people on they don't know? This will be just the sort of bad publicity our club could do without.Farce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Not too many sides would know of him, so as the season goes on teams will wise up to him.A great start from the lad and he looks a find but let's see what happens when he gets found out.Erm, this isn't the 70s anymore. Teams do their due diligence on the opposition. Teams will be well aware of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 i just hope you're not his English teacher !I resisted that temptation!Agree with Red Colin though, a great signing that's going to get better!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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