steelowl Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I think t's obvious this lad is going to be a key player -free transfer i believe of course signing on fees etc Come january surely this is the way forward, proper scouting, proper research of hungry 100% performers and not mortgaging our future on eye watering expensive lead swingers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Repperton Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Need to give him the ball more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Crossed fingers legs and toes he stays healthy. His injury history is horrendous, which presumably is what we could get him off Cardiff. But, touch-wood, this season he is an almost ever-present. 78 90 90 88 90 90 86 and we even reluctantly gave him 45 minutes at Rotherham, where he helped with the assist. Terrific attacker who works really hard defensively too. Needs to stay with his man better at the far post but I’m being super-picky there because at least he has tracked back 60 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 12 minutes ago, Holmowl said: Crossed fingers legs and toes he stays healthy. His injury history is horrendous, which presumably is what we could get him off Cardiff. But, touch-wood, this season he is an almost ever-present. 78 90 90 88 90 90 86 and we even reluctantly gave him 45 minutes at Rotherham, where he helped with the assist. Terrific attacker who works really hard defensively too. Needs to stay with his man better at the far post but I’m being super-picky there because at least he has tracked back 60 yards. Is it? I thought I remembered from when we signed him, he just wasn't being picked often while at Cardiff, not due to injuries. I could be misremembering though. Someone on here will know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 41 minutes ago, fingyfop said: Is it? I thought I remembered from when we signed him, he just wasn't being picked often while at Cardiff, not due to injuries. I could be misremembering though. Someone on here will know. Looks like you are right. Took a quick look and last season he was on the bench a lot but not played. It would be fantastic if his previous injuries are history and he stays as fit as he is right now. Dont think he will be getting many splinters in his arris on our bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owls maniac Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Top player. Cheers, Colin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Dobson Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 With Cardiff's relegation I just don't understand why we managed to get him for nothing. Bizarre! But what a coup! Involved in both goals yesterday and he tracks back too. Extraordinary free signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouncing Owl Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I think he’s class. Pace to burn, can beat a man and he has a final product. He also tracks back and works hard for the team. So far, his contribution has been brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plonk Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Best free signing for a long long time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marble Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 56 minutes ago, fingyfop said: Is it? I thought I remembered from when we signed him, he just wasn't being picked often while at Cardiff, not due to injuries. I could be misremembering though. Someone on here will know. He lost his place in the Cardiff team due to an ankle injury...from Wikipedia rather than any extensive football knowledge I hasten to add. You have to assume that they weren't 100% convinced after his rehab, but it's our gain. He's the sort of player we've been crying out for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southie_Owl Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, marble said: He lost his place in the Cardiff team due to an ankle injury...from Wikipedia rather than any extensive football knowledge I hasten to add. You have to assume that they weren't 100% convinced after his rehab, but it's our gain. He's the sort of player we've been crying out for. I remember Warnock said he wasn’t in his plans but suddenly something clicked and he looked a different player in training so he started playing him in the PL. He’s the type of player we needed in Carlos’ second season when Wallace was starting to have less effect in matches and we were lacking pace. Hopefully Monk can form a starting eleven that will challenge the top 6 this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsheri Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Plonk said: Best free signing for a long long time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wonk Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I love how simple the game is with him... I’ve got the ball gonna knock it past the defender and go for it... fans love that, gets them out their seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.. Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I'm certainly happy we signed him permanently and Murphy is only a loan! Just hope the Murphy loan wasn't the only thing we got from Newcastle for Bruce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrie Madden Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 He’ll have a poor game one week and will be pronounced sheeeite and not even league one standard and a crock who should never wear the shirt again on these August pages 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markg Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Really like him. Seems to always get some sort of ball into the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owls-Fan Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Southie_Owl said: I remember Warnock said he wasn’t in his plans but suddenly something clicked and he looked a different player in training so he started playing him in the PL. He’s the type of player we needed in Carlos’ second season when Wallace was starting to have less effect in matches and we were lacking pace. Hopefully Monk can form a starting eleven that will challenge the top 6 this season Agree I’ve said similar in the Murphy thread. I reckon Monk realises he can put together a very decent starting eleven from the squad he’s inherited who can reach top 6 this season. Personally feel there’s not a lot wrong with about 8 of our starting line up compared to the rest of the league. It’s just full backs and the strike partner for Fletch/ or system that needs addressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladeshater Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 A couple of poor games and owlstalk will crucify him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Farrell Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 A winger who attacks the byline with pace, and can cross, has been too many years in the coming. What concerns me most is, Bruce identified more quality and value in a few months, than Paxo gave us in years. What were you thinking DC ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmJimmers Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Love it that he has pace but can put a cross in as well - something we've not had since Antonio, always been one or the other. Looks class, cheers Bruce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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