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Oliver Burke (rumour)
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 Jamesrichards8  20 Aug 17 8.05pm |
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Originally posted by Mad4palace
Hopefully he's been scouted properly, he looks like a player suited to the way we play so I assume there is a reason why he's been targeted specifically. If some previous signings are any indication, i hope he hasn't been scouted properly. Look at the likes of mutch, lee, sako, adebayor, doyle, etc. The scattergun approach seems to have become quite popular.
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ThatPetrolRelation  Ottawa 20 Aug 17 9.03pm |
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Originally posted by Jamesrichards8
If some previous signings are any indication, i hope he hasn't been scouted properly. Look at the likes of mutch, lee, sako, adebayor, doyle, etc. The scattergun approach seems to have become quite popular. Last year (ignoring frees) we signed: Townsend, Tomkins, Benteke. Luka, Schlupp, PVA Seems to me that scouting has been pretty good. When they finally had some money, they spent well. People were shocked we got Cabaye. Take a look at the signings of other mid-table teams and they have signed far more expensive wash-outs than Palace. I'm very glad we spent 27Million on Benteke and not Slimani or Batshuayi.
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| Mad4palace 20 Aug 17 9.28pm |
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Originally posted by Jamesrichards8
If some previous signings are any indication, i hope he hasn't been scouted properly. Look at the likes of mutch, lee, sako, adebayor, doyle, etc. The scattergun approach seems to have become quite popular. I'd be willing to bet that they were all manager or Parish signings.
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| Jamesrichards8 20 Aug 17 10.31pm |
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Originally posted by Mad4palace
I'd be willing to bet that they were all manager or Parish signings. It was more of a joke, most of our recent signings have been pretty good. There was a period where they were awful though
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| Nobbybm Dartford 20 Aug 17 11.44pm |
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Originally posted by Jamesrichards8
It was more of a joke, most of our recent signings have been pretty good. There was a period where they were awful though Aahhh, the Holloway era - seems like a lifetime ago.
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| Jamesrichards8 21 Aug 17 12.51am |
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Originally posted by Nobbybm
Aahhh, the Holloway era - seems like a lifetime ago. I forget the name of the player, but we signed someone and a few days later excluded him from the 25 man squad Just thought of him. It was Florian Marange Edited by Jamesrichards8 (21 Aug 2017 12.54am)
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| Midlands Eagle 21 Aug 17 8.32am |
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Originally posted by Mr. Talons
I wonder if FdB has actually seen him player either as I doubt whether he watched Championship matches prior to moving here
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 21 Aug 17 8.36am |
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Originally posted by Mr. Talons
I don't know why Burke is being touted as a winger, because he isn't one. If RB Leipzig have been trying him on the wing, that might explain why he hasn't had much success there. When he was at Forest, he looked the business: box-to-box breakout power running with the ball mostly through the middle, beating players, creating chances and scoring lots of goals. Exciting. Reminded me a bit of a young Norman Whiteside crossed with Lee Trundle. When Leipzig paid a reported £12m for him, I was miffed that we didn't go in for him, but.. The fact that he didn't explode in the Bundesliga has got me thinking: maybe he's one of those prodigies who doesn't improve with age, who goes backwards? I don't know. I haven't seen him play since he left the UK, but I'd have some reservations, seeing as no other Bundesliga team seems interested. I hope we scout him properly and that he still is the biz. If he's the same player who ripped up the crowds with Forest, I'd love to see him play for us. I am told he can play up front,in the middle of midfield and out wide and is a very direct player with an eye for goal. Edited by Willo (21 Aug 2017 8.37am)
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| Petereagle Brockley 21 Aug 17 8.48am |
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Originally posted by Willo
I am told he can play up front,in the middle of midfield and out wide and is a very direct player with an eye for goal. Edited by Willo (21 Aug 2017 8.37am) Then we should definitely go for him, but Townsend might have to move out to raise the money?
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| Nobbybm Dartford 21 Aug 17 10.08am |
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Originally posted by Jamesrichards8
I forget the name of the player, but we signed someone and a few days later excluded him from the 25 man squad Just thought of him. It was Florian Marange Edited by Jamesrichards8 (21 Aug 2017 12.54am) That's a name I'd forgotten - just shows how bad things have been in the past though.
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| Petereagle Brockley 21 Aug 17 10.37am |
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Originally posted by Mr. Talons
I don't know why Burke is being touted as a winger, because he isn't one. If RB Leipzig have been trying him on the wing, that might explain why he hasn't had much success there. When he was at Forest, he looked the business: box-to-box breakout power running with the ball mostly through the middle, beating players, creating chances and scoring lots of goals. Exciting. Reminded me a bit of a young Norman Whiteside crossed with Lee Trundle. When Leipzig paid a reported £12m for him, I was miffed that we didn't go in for him, but.. The fact that he didn't explode in the Bundesliga has got me thinking: maybe he's one of those prodigies who doesn't improve with age, who goes backwards? I don't know. I haven't seen him play since he left the UK, but I'd have some reservations, seeing as no other Bundesliga team seems interested. I hope we scout him properly and that he still is the biz. If he's the same player who ripped up the crowds with Forest, I'd love to see him play for us. Maybe he's a bit like Zaha, in that his big move early in his career didnt work out? If he really does have the potential that was getting people excited at Forest, then £16/18m could be a bit of a snip for an outstanding player? Or of course it could also turn out to be a gamble that doesn't come off?
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| Woolsy Essex 21 Aug 17 3.48pm |
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One of Dougie's players at Forest, maybe this well help him signing for us.
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| Dan89 Se25 22 Aug 17 10.32am |
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Burke in We can live with that at Palace surely
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Attachment: | balfmalark 22 Aug 17 10.39am |
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Originally posted by Dan89
Burke in We can live with that at Palace surely No qualms with that. Other than who's going to come in for Delaney, a 36 year old with a year left on his contract?
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| Palace in the Blood 22 Aug 17 10.48am |
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Originally posted by balfmalark
No qualms with that. Other than who's going to come in for Delaney, a 36 year old with a year left on his contract? he will be released by mutual consent and/or be offered a coaching role. I can't remember if we have 25 senior professionals if we don't and we still hold a player registration for him he will be in 25 same as Appiah last year
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| Dan89 Se25 22 Aug 17 10.52am |
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Originally posted by balfmalark
No qualms with that. Other than who's going to come in for Delaney, a 36 year old with a year left on his contract? Wimmer a left sided cb
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| balfmalark 22 Aug 17 10.56am |
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Originally posted by Dan89
Wimmer a left sided cb Sorry, I meant which club, he's got no sale value.
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BelfastEagle  22 Aug 17 11.06am |
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Why on earth did they just give Delaney and Williams new contracts then ?
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 22 Aug 17 11.10am |
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Originally posted by BelfastEagle
Why on earth did they just give Delaney and Williams new contracts then ? Speaking in general terms not specific to the players mentioned, sometimes clubs give new contracts for strategic purposes so that they would command a fee if sold rather than just being a 'Free' transfer at end of contract. Edited by Willo (22 Aug 2017 11.11am)
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