Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,840 Posted January 31 2 hours ago, lake district canary said: Judging by that video, the standard of defending in the Eridivese looks pretty awful. I hope he does well for us, but I can't see him making a huge difference or a regular starter for us. We'll see...... The Eredivisie always has a high number of goals which often inflates goalscoring records. van Hooijdonk scored plenty so it's still a good record, however. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 494 Posted January 31 Apparently, Celtic don't have a buy option inserted into this deal, whereas we do with SVH. I thought they did have, initially. Best thing for all parties, then, is that Idah does really well while on loan and we drive his value up further. The amount we're asking for to buy (purportedly 8-10 million euro) may have put Celtic off having that option in the deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unique 439 Posted January 31 With a shot accuracy of 25% this season , there is every likelihood that this guy could bring our striker stats to unprecedented depths. The ghost of Van Wolfswinkel (sp?) may yet be usurped….. I find the best way to view NCFC signings is to remain extremely underwhelmed, to reduce deeper disappointment on the actual evidence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,274 Posted January 31 Sid better hit the ground running otherwise it seems a waste of time. Hopefully he can add value to us, but just feels we are developing someone else's player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,985 Posted January 31 Just decided to have a look at FC 24 stats. Obviously, I'm not saying they're the Goatherder's Guide to the Galaxy (some of you might call it the Bible) re. stats but you never know. SvH (Shakin' vat Head) looks like he might be better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,105 Posted January 31 21 minutes ago, unique said: With a shot accuracy of 25% this season , there is every likelihood that this guy could bring our striker stats to unprecedented depths. The ghost of Van Wolfswinkel (sp?) may yet be usurped….. I find the best way to view NCFC signings is to remain extremely underwhelmed, to reduce deeper disappointment on the actual evidence. In a different league in a different country Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,679 Posted January 31 5 minutes ago, Yobocop said: In a different league in a different country It’s quite bizarre how it comes across that some are keen for signings to be poor. As ever, I’ll hope he’s good and formulate my opinion from what I see on the pitch over a couple of games. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,105 Posted January 31 38 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said: It’s quite bizarre how it comes across that some are keen for signings to be poor. As ever, I’ll hope he’s good and formulate my opinion from what I see on the pitch over a couple of games. Of course there will be some who because he has an exotic name will think he’s the best thing since sliced bread but equally some who are out to slate the club at every opportunity to cast doubt on signings. Pukki had a less than favourable record before joining us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,781 Posted January 31 44 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said: As ever, I’ll hope he’s good and formulate my opinion from what I see on the pitch over a couple of games. Giving away your age now Branston with such a ridiculous outdated way of viewing football and footballers as it is all about the stats these days. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,199 Posted January 31 I like that shirt. Yellow and green up top with white shorts for a change. Not that I'd buy one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,313 Posted January 31 Looks just the ticket, big unit who can score! Hopefully an improvement on Barnes. Hope Idah can find form and bang a few in for Celtic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,105 Posted January 31 32 minutes ago, Indy said: Looks just the ticket, big unit who can score! Hopefully an improvement on Barnes. Hope Idah can find form and bang a few in for Celtic. Barnes offers a different role, VH will be more the Sargent type by the looks of it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,722 Posted January 31 5 hours ago, lake district canary said: Judging by that video, the standard of defending in the Eridivese looks pretty awful. I hope he does well for us, but I can't see him making a huge difference or a regular starter for us. We'll see...... Yeah, which was the point many levelled at you when you used similar videos to defend RvW, so I'm struggling with your lack of consistency here.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C.I.D 303 Posted January 31 2 hours ago, Capt. Pants said: Sid better hit the ground running otherwise it seems a waste of time. Hopefully he can add value to us, but just feels we are developing someone else's player. ..........like Jonny Rowe then 😞 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nexus_Canary 1,024 Posted January 31 2 hours ago, TheGunnShow said: Just decided to have a look at FC 24 stats. Obviously, I'm not saying they're the Goatherder's Guide to the Galaxy (some of you might call it the Bible) re. stats but you never know. SvH (Shakin' vat Head) looks like he might be better. If your going to do a computer game analysis then the only way to go is FM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nexus_Canary 1,024 Posted January 31 15 minutes ago, hogesar said: Yeah, which was the point many levelled at you when you used similar videos to defend RvW, so I'm struggling with your lack of consistency here.... Tin hat on... RvW was a quality striker who we completely mis used. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,722 Posted January 31 2 minutes ago, Nexus_Canary said: Tin hat on... RvW was a quality striker who we completely mis used. You need far more than a tin hat if that's your opening gambit, maybe something more like: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Payno10 51 Posted January 31 2 hours ago, TheGunnShow said: Just decided to have a look at FC 24 stats. Obviously, I'm not saying they're the Goatherder's Guide to the Galaxy (some of you might call it the Bible) re. stats but you never know. SvH (Shakin' vat Head) looks like he might be better. We all do it 😂😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,542 Posted January 31 27 minutes ago, hogesar said: Yeah, which was the point many levelled at you when you used similar videos to defend RvW, so I'm struggling with your lack of consistency here.... RVW was in Portugal, not the Netherlands - and his quality of finishing in the videos that came out of Portugal was far better than what is on show in this video. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chichcan 148 Posted January 31 If the rumours are true and van Hooijdonk is coming on loan with an option to buy while Idah goes to Celtic on loan without the option to buy I think it is a great idea If Adam does well he comes back here still on a long contract and we can either keep him or cash in with hopefully Celtic facing a bit of a bidding war If van H comes good we can buy If van H is useless we just send back If Adam fails then at least we have a better idea of his potential 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C.I.D 303 Posted January 31 43 minutes ago, Nexus_Canary said: Tin hat on... RvW was a quality striker who we completely mis used. Not a widely-viewed opinion but........I tend to agree. He was never a lone striker type and needed a target man to feed off ..............something which the then-incumbent regime singularly failed to grasp 🤨 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rolf Harris 31 Posted January 31 53 minutes ago, lake district canary said: RVW was in Portugal, not the Netherlands - and his quality of finishing in the videos that came out of Portugal was far better than what is on show in this video. He did both. Holland after us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nexus_Canary 1,024 Posted January 31 1 hour ago, hogesar said: You need far more than a tin hat if that's your opening gambit, maybe something more like: Fair 😄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,542 Posted January 31 4 minutes ago, Rolf Harris said: 58 minutes ago, lake district canary said: RVW was in Portugal, not the Netherlands - and his quality of finishing in the videos that came out of Portugal was far better than what is on show in this video. He did both. Holland after us. Yes, but my supporting RVW as a decent striker for us was based on the evidence from before he was with us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,298 Posted January 31 I think SVH is more likely to be a Sarge replacement in summer, than Idah replacement. If we don't make playoffs, that is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,297 Posted January 31 1 hour ago, C.I.D said: Not a widely-viewed opinion but........I tend to agree. He was never a lone striker type and needed a target man to feed off ..............something which the then-incumbent regime singularly failed to grasp 🤨 I blame Webber. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,297 Posted January 31 16 minutes ago, Google Bot said: I think SVH is more likely to be a Sarge replacement in summer, than Idah replacement. If we don't make playoffs, that is. Yeah I agree. I see a situation whereby Sargent gets a lot of interest in the summer. I’d be shocked if he started next season with us in the Champs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Addick/Canary 76 Posted January 31 So would I because he'll be starting for us in the EPL, won't he? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,298 Posted January 31 7 minutes ago, Addick/Canary said: So would I because he'll be starting for us in the EPL, won't he? We need more of these posts!! COME ON!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C.I.D 303 Posted January 31 23 minutes ago, Creedence Clearwater Couto said: I blame Webber. ........or our scouting network 🙄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
