S_81 1,021 Posted January 30 No, not Pierre - albeit he may still do Barnes for pace - but, his son, Sydney. Plays for Bologna, striker. On our radar according to EDP. You’d guess as an Idah replacement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich T The Biscuit 676 Posted January 30 Apparently off to Celtic, numerous reports to this effect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,554 Posted January 30 Hooj Donk? Come on man.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,469 Posted January 30 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Rich T The Biscuit said: Apparently off to Celtic, numerous reports to this effect. Classic case of 'we tried' ? Also, he wants to be first choice from what I'm reading, which is why his move to Celtic might stall. He wouldn't get much game time here either, if Sarge stays fit. Edited January 30 by Creedence Clearwater Couto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,470 Posted January 30 His dad managed to fall out with a couple of clubs. Said his wages were only fit for the homeless at Celtic and went on strike at forest. I hope he's not advising him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,784 Posted January 30 Now that's a name for a shirt! 🤣 If only we'd have signed vennegor of hesselink 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornish sam 1,022 Posted January 30 38 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Hooj Donk? Come on man.. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowrider120 885 Posted January 30 Looks like a 'right so and so' from the video clips! Would do nicely for April 6th / 7th in particular! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mason 47 1,781 Posted January 30 49 minutes ago, Creedence Clearwater Couto said: Classic case of 'we tried' ? Also, he wants to be first choice from what I'm reading, which is why his move to Celtic might stall. He wouldn't get much game time here either, if Sarge stays fit. I'm not so sure. It's only highlights I've seen, but he looks a lot more like a neo-Barnes than direct competition for Sargent to me. He certainly looks like he can hold the ball up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwam27 589 Posted January 30 Sky sports now saying we are in talks with Bologna over a loan deal with option to buy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 782 Posted January 30 (edited) 1 hour ago, Creedence Clearwater Couto said: Classic case of 'we tried' ? Also, he wants to be first choice from what I'm reading, which is why his move to Celtic might stall. He wouldn't get much game time here either, if Sarge stays fit. Maybe replacing Barnes Edited January 30 by Dr Greenthumb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrdi 410 Posted January 30 Excellent. Have thought all season that our attack would be much better if we put a donk on it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul101 178 Posted January 30 2 hours ago, Rich T The Biscuit said: Apparently off to Celtic, numerous reports to this effect. numerous reports Celtic have not put an offer in nothing firm whats so ever reading numerous reports now that he wants to play in England 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobJames 922 Posted January 30 Norwich is close - an hour flight to Dutchland. Some thoughts here https://the72.co.uk/2024/01/30/norwich-city-join-late-transfer-battle-for-serie-a-striker/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 4,482 Posted January 30 I've seen bits and pieces of him this season, including one of the only two games in which he started, and he's been completely ineffective, in all honesty. A huge mitigating circumstance is that he's clearly not been match sharp all season as a result of his limited time on the pitch, so if he does join, we'd have to be patient with him. His goalscoring record in the Netherlands shows that he has something about him, even though he has done diddly squat at Bologna. All in all however, I'd be pretty disappointed if we let go of Idah and bring him in, but if Idah is pushing for a move then I can understand why. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 4,059 Posted January 30 1 minute ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: I've seen bits and pieces of him this season, including one of the only two games in which he started, and he's been completely ineffective, in all honesty. A huge mitigating circumstance is that he's clearly not been match sharp all season as a result of his limited time on the pitch, so if he does join, we'd have to be patient with him. His goalscoring record in the Netherlands shows that he has something about him, even though he has done diddly squat at Bologna. All in all however, I'd be pretty disappointed if we let go of Idah and bring him in, but if Idah is pushing for a move then I can understand why. Your first para could as easily be talking about Idah as vH - he seems a pretty poor ‘starter’ and far better from the bench. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonnyJonnyRowe 841 Posted January 30 5 minutes ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: All in all however, I'd be pretty disappointed if we let go of Idah and bring him in, but if Idah is pushing for a move then I can understand why. He must be really terrible if you don't rate him as better than Idah 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,469 Posted January 30 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: I've seen bits and pieces of him this season, including one of the only two games in which he started, and he's been completely ineffective, in all honesty. A huge mitigating circumstance is that he's clearly not been match sharp all season as a result of his limited time on the pitch, so if he does join, we'd have to be patient with him. His goalscoring record in the Netherlands shows that he has something about him, even though he has done diddly squat at Bologna. All in all however, I'd be pretty disappointed if we let go of Idah and bring him in, but if Idah is pushing for a move then I can understand why. From the clips I’ve seen, his finishing looks more instinctive and sharper than Idah. A more technical player too. Italy is a tough league for an attacking player. I really don’t think it’s a great move for Idah, if he’s looking to boost confidence and score goals - chances will he few and far between. Certainly much less frequent than the amount he currently gets.. starting or from the bench. Edited January 30 by Creedence Clearwater Couto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 5,744 Posted January 30 Another excellent name to conjure with. Over to you, @BroadstairsR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 5,675 Posted January 30 Sorry to butt in, but his name is an anagram of 'Avoid Donkeys, Johnny'. Doesn't bode well. 2 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 5,744 Posted January 30 11 minutes ago, Robert N. LiM said: Another excellent name to conjure with. Over to you, @BroadstairsR Just now, Feedthewolf said: Sorry to butt in, but his name is an anagram of 'Avoid Donkeys, Johnny'. Doesn't bode well. Stand down, @BroadstairsR, you're not beating that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 4,482 Posted January 30 30 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said: Your first para could as easily be talking about Idah as vH - he seems a pretty poor ‘starter’ and far better from the bench. That's true about Idah, but can Hooijdonk has never been effective at either at Bologna. He has never scored for them in the league in a season-and-a-half, although he has never been more than a backup. I've never seen him in the Netherlands though, and his record there is pretty decent. 27 minutes ago, Creedence Clearwater Couto said: From the clips I’ve seen, his finishing looks more instinctive and sharper than Idah. A more technical player too. Italy is a tough league for an attacking player. I really don’t think it’s a great move for Idah, if he’s looking to boost confidence and score goals - chances will he few and far between. Certainly much less frequent than the amount he currently gets.. starting or from the bench. I'm not sure if that's a reference to Serie A or Verona in particular. If it's the former, then that's not really true nowadays, as the number of goals has been comparable to the Premier League over the last decade. If it's the latter, fair enough. He wouldn't be a guaranteed starter now that Henry is fit and Verona have a reasonably high chance of getting relegated. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 10,374 Posted January 30 Not seen him play but sounds and looks on paper like a slight Idah downgrade. I Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 4,059 Posted January 30 1 minute ago, hogesar said: Not seen him play but sounds and looks on paper like a slight Idah downgrade. I To be fair, it is difficult to compare performances life a player in the Italian top flight with one in the Championship Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 10,374 Posted January 30 2 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said: To be fair, it is difficult to compare performances life a player in the Italian top flight with one in the Championship Yes, can't say with any certainty, of course. And by all accounts I hope I'm wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grando 326 Posted January 30 30 minutes ago, hogesar said: Not seen him play but sounds and looks on paper like a slight Idah downgrade. I Is that actually physically possible? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,469 Posted January 30 40 minutes ago, hogesar said: Not seen him play but sounds and looks on paper like a slight Idah downgrade. I Based on absolutely nothing. Good input 🙈 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 4,482 Posted January 30 13 minutes ago, Grando said: Is that actually physically possible? Most of the strikers in the Championship are a downgrade on Idah, or at least no better than a step sideways. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwam27 589 Posted January 30 Ive seen rumours both italiqn clubs have given up on Idah. Celtic were interested in Van Hooijonk, but he's close to signing for norwich, and celtic have turned their attentions on Idah as loan with option to buy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,469 Posted January 30 1 hour ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: That's true about Idah, but can Hooijdonk has never been effective at either at Bologna. He has never scored for them in the league in a season-and-a-half, although he has never been more than a backup. I've never seen him in the Netherlands though, and his record there is pretty decent. I'm not sure if that's a reference to Serie A or Verona in particular. If it's the former, then that's not really true nowadays, as the number of goals has been comparable to the Premier League over the last decade. If it's the latter, fair enough. He wouldn't be a guaranteed starter now that Henry is fit and Verona have a reasonably high chance of getting relegated. The reference was a bit of both. But tbf, I don’t follow Italian football close enough to realise it’s now comparable to EPL in terms of goals scored.. but sounds like we’re in agreement this move might not be a great one for Idah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites