kick it off 1,952 Posted June 9, 2017 My dream is about to come true (today has been an absolute treat) and we will see a Pole in a Norwich shirt.Signing on loan from Arsenal. Didn''t watch him at bhai last season but from a Polish perspective he is VERY highly rated. Broke into the Legia Warsaw team at 15/16, poor league but they were league champions at the time so not like he broke into the team of some midtable also rans. Arsenal paid 2.5mill for him (IIRC) after a handful of appearances.19 year old CB. Been called up to the full national team for tomorrow''s game which shows the level of regard for him in Poland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,952 Posted June 9, 2017 Should add the source is an interview with the player who said he''s close to tying up the loose ends and expects to be a Norwich player next season on loan. A lot of arsenal fans wanted him in their squad this year.http://www.norwich.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=494210 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane 500 Posted June 9, 2017 Yes I just posted that in the CB hunt thread [:D]Here''s the link[url]http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/norwich-city-transfer-rumours-arsenal-defender-krystian-bielik-poised-to-complete-canaries-loan-deal-1-5056078?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social_Icon&utm_campaign=in_article_social_icons[/url] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted June 9, 2017 Good if true, very comfortable on the ball, great composure for someone so young. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted June 9, 2017 Starting to take shape already, and we''re barely into June. I like the way we''re getting stuck straight into the transfer market. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Bates 9 Posted June 9, 2017 https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/krystian-bielik-scouting-report-how-12765187.ampCan someone make this a clicky?This is a great scouting report on how well he was doing at Birmingham after just 3 of his 10 appearances there. He sounds exactly what we need for farke''s possession based game starting from the back and pressing high up the pitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted June 9, 2017 Getting a bit excited here.Keeping the faith 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowbeagle 0 Posted June 9, 2017 Dont know alot about him, never keen on signing other teams youngsters and Harry Redknapp didnt play him when he became manager and needed to stave off relegation for Birmingham. Still maybe he''ll be just what we need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted June 9, 2017 I''m being guided by KIO on this one.......though he is on a bit of a high today.......hope it''s not clouding his judgement 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger 2,405 Posted June 9, 2017 [quote user="Michael Bates"]https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/krystian-bielik-scouting-report-how-12765187.ampCan someone make this a clicky?This is a great scouting report on how well he was doing at Birmingham after just 3 of his 10 appearances there. He sounds exactly what we need for farke''s possession based game starting from the back and pressing high up the pitch.[/quote]http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/krystian-bielik-scouting-report-how-12765187 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger 2,405 Posted June 9, 2017 More informationhttps://www.whoscored.com/Players/243566/Show/Krystian-Bielik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,668 Posted June 9, 2017 Sounds like more sensible use of the loan market! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted June 9, 2017 According to Michael Bailey this is a done deal & another signing is close too.Nice to have the local journos involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,952 Posted June 9, 2017 Obligatory youtube montagehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHiGzWzrLAE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger 2,405 Posted June 9, 2017 Thanks KIO - he certainly looks composed with an eye for a pass! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted June 9, 2017 Micheal Bailey"Looks like my Monday exclusive has been blown out of the water early then. By the player. #Bielik #ncfc 🔰" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted June 9, 2017 I hope the positive people are right about this lad - I do have doubts, he didn''t play a lot for Brum when on loan there (started only 8 games in a poor. Champs side) . I''m also a little unsure about us already having used our PL loans (I think you can have - or at least only use - 2).....but certainly hope it works out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westcoastcanary 173 Posted June 10, 2017 Don''t think this has been mentioned yet but prior to joining Arsenal he had been playing predominantly as a DM (transfermarkt still list DM as his secondary position). In the make or break final game away to Bristol City last season, that was how Rednapp deployed him, as a 69th minute sub to defend the Blues'' crucial single goal lead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted June 10, 2017 It''s only when your a prem side your allowed 2 loans. Think you can have about 5 loans in a matchday squad when your in the football league.Huddersfield had Ward, Brown, Palmer & Mooy all on loan from prem sides last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 10, 2017 If true, I repeat my joy that we are bringing in players so early and starting the season with the squad we want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted June 10, 2017 You might be right there, MK - I thought they had tried to rein in the loans in the Champs, but thinking about Hudds last season perhaps they didn''t. I''m certainly not opposed to loans, you don''t want to be over reliant on them but complementing what we have with a few is definitely a sensible idea.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,087 Posted June 10, 2017 Gunn & bielik will be very inexperienced at the back is my only concern having said that the experience of Ruddy & Martin didn''t look rock solid so hopefully the top youngsters will gel well be interesting to see Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted June 10, 2017 [quote user="norfolkngood"]Gunn & bielik will be very inexperienced at the back is my only concern having said that the experience of Ruddy & Martin didn''t look rock solid so hopefully the top youngsters will gel well be interesting to see[/quote]Indeed - but Klose, Pinto and Martin all have a fair wedge of experience behind them. Good to have youthful options rather than the assortment of experienced duds we had last season! Wouldn''t be surprised if Michee Efete also stepped up to be cover for the first-team squad too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 10, 2017 And the average age of the side,not crucial always I know, will drop dramatically. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted June 10, 2017 A good mix of experience and youth there. I don''t think Gunn will be an issue as a ''keeer, he''s been training with some world class players at Man City on a regular basis...Nice to see us getting on with it nice and early, gives the best chance for the squad to gel with Farke before the season starts. Can''t afford a slow start to the season, we need to start with intent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,558 Posted June 11, 2017 [quote user="kick it off"]My dream is about to come true (today has been an absolute treat) and we will see a Pole in a Norwich shirt.Signing on loan from Arsenal. Didn''t watch him at bhai last season but from a Polish perspective he is VERY highly rated. Broke into the Legia Warsaw team at 15/16, poor league but they were league champions at the time so not like he broke into the team of some midtable also rans. Arsenal paid 2.5mill for him (IIRC) after a handful of appearances.19 year old CB. Been called up to the full national team for tomorrow''s game which shows the level of regard for him in Poland.[/quote]I don''t like his stats. The last defender we got from Arsenal was rubbish. We should be keeping Bassong and Turner and anyone else older and on higher wages. You really couldn''t make it up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CANARYKING 638 Posted June 11, 2017 [quote user="PurpleCanary"][quote user="kick it off"]My dream is about to come true (today has been an absolute treat) and we will see a Pole in a Norwich shirt.Signing on loan from Arsenal. Didn''t watch him at bhai last season but from a Polish perspective he is VERY highly rated. Broke into the Legia Warsaw team at 15/16, poor league but they were league champions at the time so not like he broke into the team of some midtable also rans. Arsenal paid 2.5mill for him (IIRC) after a handful of appearances.19 year old CB. Been called up to the full national team for tomorrow''s game which shows the level of regard for him in Poland.[/quote]I don''t like his stats. The last defender we got from Arsenal was rubbish. We should be keeping Bassong and Turner and anyone else older and on higher wages. You really couldn''t make it up...[/quote]Don''t know what pills you are on but I would stop taking them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,558 Posted June 11, 2017 [quote user="CANARYKING"][quote user="PurpleCanary"][quote user="kick it off"]My dream is about to come true (today has been an absolute treat) and we will see a Pole in a Norwich shirt.Signing on loan from Arsenal. Didn''t watch him at bhai last season but from a Polish perspective he is VERY highly rated. Broke into the Legia Warsaw team at 15/16, poor league but they were league champions at the time so not like he broke into the team of some midtable also rans. Arsenal paid 2.5mill for him (IIRC) after a handful of appearances.19 year old CB. Been called up to the full national team for tomorrow''s game which shows the level of regard for him in Poland.[/quote]I don''t like his stats. The last defender we got from Arsenal was rubbish. We should be keeping Bassong and Turner and anyone else older and on higher wages. You really couldn''t make it up...[/quote]Don''t know what pills you are on but I would stop taking them[/quote]I was trying out those Miserabilist pills Lincoln and Highland take permanently... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,298 Posted June 11, 2017 Wow again a thread being derailed by those so called inner circle....why try to get another thread into a fight!It''s a great positive thread with some good comments, who wouldn''t be happy with a young signing like this, fingers crossed for Bielik confirmation.Certainly a very good first month to the closed season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites