[Albion] Alireza Jahanbakhsh joins Feyenoord

[blockhseagull]

Looks at the same level as Jose was after a limited amount of first team appearances.

I’m confident that he will show why we paid the fee for him

 

[blue'n'white]

Locadia has needed a season to settle in and AJ will probably do the same - they've both come from the Eredivisie which is a level under the English game. Confident we'll see a different bolder player net season.

 

[FatSuperman]

I'd have driven him to Liverpool myself, were it not for the fact I was 11 years old.

11-years old is plenty old enough to be driving cars around Liverpool.

 

[Not Andy Naylor]

I know what you mean, but I see him looking up when he receives the ball, making time for himself, two feet and often making the simple pass. Lots to build on.

Maybe it's wrong and impatient of me, but for £17m I'd like to see something a little more ambitious than a simple pass.

 

[Frankie]

He does have a luscious beard .

 

[Easy 10]

Have we ever signed anyone decent from the Eredivisie ?

Asking for a friend.

 

[JBizzle]

Love how quickly we judge a player that we've barely seen play. His start to life in England has been disrupted by injury and the Asian Cup and has never had a run in the team longer than 2(?) games... We're playing him cold and on the wrong side of the front three. I've seen enough to think there's something there, but nowhere near enough to judge his levels of success with us yet.

 

[Mellotron]

In terms of style, he really reminds me of David Beckham in some aspects with a sprinkling of Skalak in others but with one glaring difference, he does not appear to be a free kick specialist (although he is Hemed level at penalties).

He is not the fastest. He does not have the tricks to pass players. He has not got a big physical presence and like Locadia, clearly prefers playing in a front 3. Yet he was top scorer in the Eredivisie last season.

Looking at the goals he has scored in the Netherlands, it’s clear he has the following:

1. Great shooting ability.
2. Great ball control.
3. Great positioning.

His Dutch record shows that he needs a season to settle in. Those wanting him to find form now might not see it so if they can’t wait until next season, they’d be justified in calling for him to be sold; I don’t think we’ll see his best until next season.

March and Knocky are our 1st choice wingers with Locadia & Izquierdo out. It’s up to Ali-J to get up to speed as soon as possible to put pressure on them. A goal would make all the difference I feel as a lack of confidence seems to be his biggest issue.

Anyway, I’m going to play the long game with this guy and judge him next season.

Spot on. I also thought he definitely has a touch of Beckham about his technique.

Very neat, very classy player. Yet to see how much impact he can make on Prem games on a regular basis, but I'm willing to give him a chance.

 

[Justice]

Probably would of expected more for my £17m should of signed Lazano instead.

 

[PoG]

Have we ever signed anyone decent from the Eredivisie ?

Asking for a friend.

Manu?

 

[pishhead]

Have we ever signed anyone decent from the Eredivisie ?

Asking for a friend.

Tell your friend that Davy Pröpper aint half bad.

 

[zefarelly]

if he spent as much time on football 'skillz' as he does facial hair maintenance he'd be better than Ronaldo and Messi put together.

He does have a luscious beard .

 

[the right footed denilson]

Looks a very elegant player to me but the step up has been a steep learning curve. I think he has enough about him to be a real asset in the coming seasons.

 

[ewe2]

Move on.....Nothing to see here..........Yet !!!

 

[Easy 10]

Tell your friend that Davy Pröpper aint half bad.

Good shout. I'll let him know.

 

[Icy Gull]

Tell your friend that Davy Pröpper aint half bad.

Didn’t NSC decide he was also a bit shit in the first couple of months he was here?

 

[Napper]

Love how quickly we judge a player that we've barely seen play. His start to life in England has been disrupted by injury and the Asian Cup and has never had a run in the team longer than 2(?) games... We're playing him cold and on the wrong side of the front three. I've seen enough to think there's something there, but nowhere near enough to judge his levels of success with us yet.

Same with all players though.

Judgements always immeadiately made .

In the case of poor players it follows the same trend

a) Some write off immediately after a handful of contributions..... gets mostly slated for it
b) Others start writing off after more evidence , those not writing off still very vocal
c) the majority write off after further damning evidence , those not writing off lessen in numbers but still very vocal
d) player becomes written off by all and is moved from the club at some point - everyone in agreement

I'd suggest AJ is just about moving onto (B)

 

[Napper]

Didn’t NSC decide he was also a bit shit in the first couple of months he was here?

don't think they did

 

[JBizzle]

Same with all players though.

Judgements always immeadiately made .

In the case of poor players it follows the same trend

a) Some write off immediately after a handful of contributions..... gets mostly slated for it
b) Others start writing off after more evidence , those not writing off still very vocal
c) the majority write off after further damning evidence , those not writing off lessen in numbers but still very vocal
d) player becomes written off by all and is moved from the club at some point - everyone in agreement

I'd suggest AJ is just about moving onto (B)

Not far wrong there... That said (d ) is a real rarity for anyone we've actually paid cash for. I'll still defend Ashley Barnes to my dying breath...

 

[sussex_guy2k2]

In terms of style, he really reminds me of David Beckham in some aspects with a sprinkling of Skalak in others but with one glaring difference, he does not appear to be a free kick specialist (although he is Hemed level at penalties).

He is not the fastest. He does not have the tricks to pass players. He has not got a big physical presence and like Locadia, clearly prefers playing in a front 3. Yet he was top scorer in the Eredivisie last season.

Looking at the goals he has scored in the Netherlands, it’s clear he has the following:

1. Great shooting ability.
2. Great ball control.
3. Great positioning.

His Dutch record shows that he needs a season to settle in. Those wanting him to find form now might not see it so if they can’t wait until next season, they’d be justified in calling for him to be sold; I don’t think we’ll see his best until next season.

March and Knocky are our 1st choice wingers with Locadia & Izquierdo out. It’s up to Ali-J to get up to speed as soon as possible to put pressure on them. A goal would make all the difference I feel as a lack of confidence seems to be his biggest issue.

Anyway, I’m going to play the long game with this guy and judge him next season.

Let's hope, because so far he really has looked so far off the pace (and physically not up to it). My biggest worry is that his game looks like it requires him to utilised in quite a free way so he can use clever movement to get into good positions. I do wonder whether CHs strict tactical approach for wide players and his lack of a number 10 recently will really impact on just how effective AJ will be for us, as he doesn't look great defensively, he doesn't look strong or quick enough at the moment to hold players off let alone beat them, and he's certainly not going to take us 50 yards up the pitch with the ball at his feet, which is often required of our wide men.

Obviously the scouting team think they've seen something, so we probably need to give the guy time. But he's certainly done nothing so far to justify that time or price tag.