[Albion] Assan Ouedraogo Linked

[Sid and the Sharknados]

At 17 he's still growing. Could be 193 by next Tuesday.

Could be, some people have peaked at that age.
As long as he hasn't also peaked as a footballer I don't think it matters much.

It did occur to me earlier that some sports (and I'm thinking primarily goalkeepers here) must be skewed heavily towards people who have their growth spurt early, because if you're the type who shoots up aged 18 it's probably too late to make it as a professional.

 

[Milano]

My nephew has just turned 18, he is 6’5” so he would have been around 6’4” when he was still 17.

 

[Badger Boy]

My nephew has just turned 18, he is 6’5” so he would have been around 6’4” when he was still 17.

Is he actually 6'5, or have you rounded up?!

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Could be, some people have peaked at that age.
As long as he hasn't also peaked as a footballer I don't think it matters much.

It did occur to me earlier that some sports (and I'm thinking primarily goalkeepers here) must be skewed heavily towards people who have their growth spurt early, because if you're the type who shoots up aged 18 it's probably too late to make it as a professional.

Interesting.

Peaking at 17 made me think of Michael Owen.

WRT keepers, oddly they tend to be shite till they are older.

Apologies if I've been a bit whimsical today. There are reasons, none of which are bad

 

[schmunk]

WRT keepers, oddly they tend to be shite till they are older.

Pffft. Tell that to James Trafford.

 

[Badger Boy]

Pffft. Tell that to James Trafford.

And Pickford who looked an absolute weasel when he came to the Amex with Preston and couldn't be beaten.

It's more frustrating to see Trafford putting in a Football Manager-esque performance of brilliance though, considering he's been shipping goals left, right and centre all season.

 

[Milano]

Is he actually 6'5, or have you rounded up?!

That was 3 weeks ago so could be 6’6 by now!!

 

[LamieRobertson]

Exactly the kind of player who I would expect to be on our radar, he's a serious talent.

Bit difficult to go under it ..judging by comments on his height

 

[BluesRockDJ]

I'm a bit dubious about that.
For a start, it sounds like nonsense, but we'll brush over that because it could be true.
However, his Wikipedia page gives his height as 192cm (6' 4").
Now, 192cm is 6' 3.5". Fair enough, round it up. But the source they give actually states his height as 191cm. So somebody's just arbitrarily added a cm.

As an aside I'm 6'2", and I know that because I was measured in a hospital the other day. The number of people I meet who are clearly much shorter than me but insist
"no you must be at least 6'4", I'm 6'1"
and I have to break it to them that they're not the strapping 6footer they imagine themselves to be is ridiculous.

But how many times have you lied to a lady about measurements ?

 

[BluesRockDJ]

We need someone/anyone Premier League ready .

 

[Questions]

I was 6ft 3 and 3/4in
I passed myself off as 6ft 4 for years. Now I’m 6ft 3in and I feel at ease about my lying past.

 

[ConfusedGloryHunter]

But how many times have you lied to a lady about measurements ?

Many times. But rounding down is still OK right?

 

[warmleyseagull]

Not for me: 9 letter surname that only scores 11 in Scrabble.

 

[Baldseagull]

I'm a bit dubious about that.
For a start, it sounds like nonsense, but we'll brush over that because it could be true.
However, his Wikipedia page gives his height as 192cm (6' 4").
Now, 192cm is 6' 3.5". Fair enough, round it up. But the source they give actually states his height as 191cm. So somebody's just arbitrarily added a cm.

As an aside I'm 6'2", and I know that because I was measured in a hospital the other day. The number of people I meet who are clearly much shorter than me but insist
"no you must be at least 6'4", I'm 6'1"
and I have to break it to them that they're not the strapping 6footer they imagine themselves to be is ridiculous.

They are just too busy looking up to notice the Cuban Heels you are wearing.

 

[Super Steve Earle]

Assan Oudraogo Linked? That must be the longest name in football. The club shop are rubbing their hands with glee at the prospect of selling shirts with his name on - 19 characters = £££££££

It will be abbreviated to Ass!

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

They are just too busy looking up to notice the Cuban Heels you are wearing.

 

[JamesAndTheGiantHead]

*double post*

 

[JamesAndTheGiantHead]

Way Drow Go?

 

[Hugo Rune]

This looks like a great signing but not one that will help us this season.

 

[HastingsSeagull]

Wow yes please! Was VERY good in the U17s tournament recently. Imagine him and Barco as our business in the January window.

Ideal style of player to be alongside Baleba in the medium term for me.