swfc-dan Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 We need someone who could bang in 15-20 goals. Would rather have had someone more proven but this lad has the ability to do that at this level. It's a gamble but one that's worth taking if it works out, as long as it's a year or so deal prove it sort of contract. You can't get many players with ability on frees. Think he's coming here as a wide forward but can play through the middle too, so gives us options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmJimmers Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Those that are saying he could score 20 goals this season, he's only scored 48 goals in his whole career, and in the division above he has scored 5 goals. It could finally click for him, and he could get his act together, but I personally don't think he'll be smashing 20 goals in. Hope I'm wrong and he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhopping Owl Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Asked a friend in Belgium who follows the league there about him - said he looked good when he first arrived then went right off the boil. Would explain why he got sent on loan to Charleroi last season. Wonder if he’ll follow a similar pattern with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theowlsman Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Kopparberg said: Well said Nathan Blake. Blake was a good striker btw. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junglejay Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 It’s one where I’ll happily put my faith in Darren Moore. Sounds like he’s maintained contact with Berahino and he’ll know deep down if he stands any chance of getting a tune out of him or not. Being honest I’d completely forgotten he was still playing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlsfan_72 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Lawrie’s Left Peg said: Thanks for pointing out we’re in League 1 and not the premier league. I hadn’t realised. I suggest that with Gregory, Kamberi & Patterson, plus Shodipo, Corbeneau and Windass we didn’t need to sign anyone else. Let alone a perennial under performer who has 3 convictions for drink driving, a ban for being a drug cheat & fathered three children by three different women in six weeks. Only a small point, but it was recreational drugs - he wasn't caught for cheating. Will still irk a lot of fans - who probably sang songs in the day about players smoking marijuana. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnsleyowl1996 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 To score 14 for west brom in the premier league is some going , yes that was one season but even scoring 5 in a year in the premier league isn’t bad . If he has the correct attitude he should score a hatful . He’s got pace and finishing ability. Moore knows what he’s doing and it’s a different Kind of striker . Isolating now until the weekend then full week of training before the Plymouth game( potentially on the bench ) if not the Shrewsbury game 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1963owl Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Got to give the bloke a chance,his last few years mean nothing to us,his next few mignt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve1212 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 I don’t think DM would risk his reputation with the squad unless it was worth the gamble, can’t see the lad wanting to upset Moore either so for that reason I’m in and think it’s a cracking bit of business . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plonk Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 I said in one the threads he might be one of those players that needs a father figure like DM. Just watched interview with Ferdinand, and thats exactly what he says. Didn’t realise how much he went through as a kid. Certainly seems have a good relationship with DM. Don’t think he would be here otherwise, and I think this could just be the right place and time to get his act together b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollymae's Dad Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 I doubt DM will put up with his antics he could actually get his career back on track here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRightSide Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Anyone judging him for the media articles that are being shared should have a listen to the Rio podcast and then form their own opinion vs just taking the gutter media as gospel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Duran Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Well we have him and I'm optimistic DM will get the best out of him again. Give him our support and make him welcome like the rest of the players we have signed. You never know he could be our 20 goal player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy Nickelarse Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 50 minutes ago, McRightSide said: Anyone judging him for the media articles that are being shared should have a listen to the Rio podcast and then form their own opinion vs just taking the gutter media as gospel Personally not interested in the 'gutter media' chatter. The 3 drink driving convictions more so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animis Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 It seems he had an horrific childhood in Africa and in Birmingham this may have influenced his behavior over the last 10 years. As a Burundi international, will he be at the African Nations Cup throughout January? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devonstrix Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 I would be interested to know if there are any conditions in his contract about disciplinary matters. The club are taking a big risk on this player and it would seem prudent to ensure that if he causes issues, they can terminate his contract. I’m all for rehabilitation of offenders, but he needs to repay DM's and let’s not forget, Chansiri's faith in him, by delivering the goods on the pitch and toeing the line off it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortlandOwl Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Bothroyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnchanter Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 17 minutes ago, Animis said: It seems he had an horrific childhood in Africa and in Birmingham this may have influenced his behavior over the last 10 years. As a Burundi international, will he be at the African Nations Cup throughout January? They didn't qualify for the 2022 tournament so he will be available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG D Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 15 minutes ago, PortlandOwl said: Bothroyd Antonio. Easy this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plonk Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 42 minutes ago, Teddy Nickelarse said: Personally not interested in the 'gutter media' chatter. The 3 drink driving convictions more so. Keep reading about these three dui offences, but having done a quick google search can only find reference to the London incident in 2019. He was given a 30 month ban for that. If this was in fact his third offence he would have been sent to prison surely?(someone I know got three months for two charges almost ten years apart). Can anyone shed light on the other two arrests? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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