Hoolahoop14 124 Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) The new Ricky Van Wolfswinkel? Big money signing, works hard, comes across as a likeable chap, but absolutely bloódy useless at football. He has the worst first touch of anyone I can remember seeing in a Norwich shirt. He can’t score, he’s not agile, he’s not quick, he has no aerial presence. What on earth was Webber thinking with this one? 10 million quid.... Edited October 23, 2021 by Hoolahoop14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,265 Posted October 23, 2021 First touch is a volley..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,503 Posted October 23, 2021 His first touch is a problem if we are playing him as we currently are. When he first played as a wide man of a 3, it seemed to suit him better and his touch and control were less exposed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,232 Posted October 23, 2021 Very limited service to be fair to the lad, play three behind him with Tzolis, Cantwell/Gilmour/Dowell, Rashica behind him and I’m sure he’ll look a different player! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WD40 720 Posted October 23, 2021 Got no hope of keeping the ball with him near the pitch. Has never scored goals wherever he’s gone. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,682 Posted October 23, 2021 There was a moment in the first half we're one of his controls went further than that shot last week. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dean Coneys boots 1,382 Posted October 23, 2021 He reminds me more of Camjam- misses sitters, grafts hard and has excellent work ethic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,367 Posted October 23, 2021 Ronald McDonald Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wazzock 863 Posted October 23, 2021 We might have been better off with John Sargent. We have at least seen his footwork on Strictly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
overthebordercanary 137 Posted October 23, 2021 Sargent would make a decent golfer, that putt he produced last week was worthy of the ryder cup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vlad666 202 Posted October 23, 2021 I don’t even think he’s championship level. Playing him up top in a two is criminal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,655 Posted October 23, 2021 Would Hugill have really done any less? £27m on him , Rasica and Tozlis 😕 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoolahoop14 124 Posted October 23, 2021 1 minute ago, Dean Coneys boots said: He reminds me more of Camjam- misses sitters, grafts hard and has excellent work ethic At least Jerome was a strong bloke, and you’d have a fair amount of faith that he’d score when given an opportunity. Sargent hasn’t won any duels that I’ve seen, and I honestly don’t think he’ll score this season. I said this in another thread but I don’t think Sargent is Championship level yet in all honesty. Yes he’s young and we can only hope he’ll learn the English game and get himself up to speed, but I’d be amazed if he comes good for us. Can’t see anything but a massive loss being made on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vlad666 202 Posted October 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: Would Hugill have really done any less? £27m on him , Rasica and Tozlis 😕 And to then change the formation to zero wingers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bradwell canary 109 Posted October 23, 2021 Headless chicken springs to mind. In any type of business in recruitment, you would think that if you look at what a person has done in the past, that will give you a good indication what they will done in the future! I rest my case! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,092 Posted October 23, 2021 Needs sending out on loan with Adam no Idah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,655 Posted October 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Bradwell canary said: Headless chicken springs to mind. In any type of business in recruitment, you would think that if you look at what a person has done in the past, that will give you a good indication what they will done in the future! I rest my case! Didnt learn the above lesson from Drmic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,518 Posted October 23, 2021 10 million quid for that. Blimey, talk about robbery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted October 23, 2021 he looks like he won a competition to play. Might as well have kept Hugill tbh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,518 Posted October 23, 2021 Although I did like this bit of skill he was doing anytime he was passed the ball.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBaldOne66 670 Posted October 23, 2021 But we were promised by Webber there would be no more money wasted 🤣🤣🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,520 Posted October 23, 2021 Give the guy a break - he is still learning the game and we paid for his potential more than his total readiness for the PL . I get that some of you can't resist scapegoating players, but it's unfair to single any of them out - the whole team are rubbbish at the moment. I'm pretty sure he will prove you all wrong as he - and the team - get to grips with this league. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canario 187 Posted October 23, 2021 Try hard not to criticize him too much but he's not at the level. Possibility to progress over a few seasons but imagine an injury to Pukki - I doubt he'd hit five over a full season as our number nine. Huge amount of money on someone who is not remotely ready. Works hard sure but absolutely a headless chicken. Love the fact that as he's American he gets an easy ride from a lot of our support - if he were French wed be talking about him in the Brellier / Naismith category!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danke bitte 965 Posted October 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, lake district canary said: Give the guy a break - he is still learning the game and we paid for his potential more than his total readiness for the PL . I get that some of you can't resist scapegoating players, but it's unfair to single any of them out - the whole team are rubbbish at the moment. I'm pretty sure he will prove you all wrong as he - and the team - get to grips with this league. I see what you’re saying but we don’t have the luxury of time to allow them to get to grips with the league. As a punt he’s not working out. And the Idah question is baffling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danke bitte 965 Posted October 23, 2021 1 minute ago, Canario said: Try hard not to criticize him too much but he's not at the level. Possibility to progress over a few seasons but imagine an injury to Pukki - I doubt he'd hit five over a full season as our number nine. Huge amount of money on someone who is not remotely ready. Works hard sure but absolutely a headless chicken. Love the fact that as he's American he gets an easy ride from a lot of our support - if he were French wed be talking about him in the Brellier / Naismith category!! Naismith actually scored though… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted October 23, 2021 I did a thread before we signed him saying that he looked one footed, slow and technically limited, got crucified for it. Where were you all then? Or are you all being captain hindsight. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christoph Stiepermann 1,120 Posted October 23, 2021 He's more of an expensive Johan Elmander. RVW couldn't really play football but could find space and if given enough chances in a weaker league would score a few, but aside from that was semi-pro level in every other aspect of his game. Sargent for all his faults can at least put himself about a bit, control a football, pass to a team mate and win some headers. He's somewhat useful despite his price tag whereas RVW was a complete waste of space and playing him was like playing with 10 men. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoolahoop14 124 Posted October 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, TeemuVanBasten said: I did a thread before we signed him saying that he looked one footed, slow and technically limited, got crucified for it. Where were you all then? Or are you all being captain hindsight. Alright Captain I Told You So Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jambomo 215 Posted October 23, 2021 For me the sad thing was that last week he got the ball almost right in front of goal and I had no real belief that he was going to score. He could probably do with a loan so that he can develop a bit more. He’s young enough to come good but I don’t think that he can be learning the basics, like improving his first touch, in a premier league side. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thingy 36 Posted October 23, 2021 Tzolis and Dowell are better players and would offer more support to Pukki. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites