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Danny Holla Signs
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Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo
I believe in Joe Hendry
- Oct 4, 2003
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Yes because he was a free agent having been released by ADO Den Haag at the end of last season. There are plenty of free agents out there at the moment, it doesn't mean they are bad players.
Danny Holla
That jumped out at me too. Not the type of quote we're used to seeing from managers in this country. Hyypia making it pretty clear it's not his signing - although he seems happy with that from previous statements. Cheap could be inspired - let's see.
One thing that is clear. I think people have to cut Sami a bit of slack. This is the biggest shake-up since Russell Slade went bonkers in the transfer market after avoiding relegation. Would really be unfair to judge him for several months. Hope people are supportive of him and the team even if they're annoyed at the transfer dealings - it would really help. Anyway, still time for a few more in...
That jumped out at me too. Not the type of quote we're used to seeing from managers in this country. Hyypia making it pretty clear it's not his signing - although he seems happy with that from previous statements. Cheap could be inspired - let's see.
One thing that is clear. I think people have to cut Sami a bit of slack. This is the biggest shake-up since Russell Slade went bonkers in the transfer market after avoiding relegation. Would really be unfair to judge him for several months. Hope people are supportive of him and the team even if they're annoyed at the transfer dealings - it would really help. Anyway, still time for a few more in...
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tinycowboy
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I was wondering about this, or whether it even matters. I don't know enough about how these things work to know whether this is surprising, but it does put pressure on the scouts - if their reports are not accurate, we've signed the wrong player. Hopefully the scouts are very well qualified and are very well briefed on what we're looking for, both of which you would expect to be the case.
Uncle Spielberg
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Who knows what he will be like but it seems a freebie again from some lower league in a darkwater of world football. 2011 Vicente 2014 Holla. This sums up the clubs " progress " for me. Still good luck to the Lad
Not Andy Naylor
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Sami has said that he does all his scouting from DVDs, but this sounds as if he hasn't even done that. Okay, the days of Peter Taylor (the elder) driving 300 miles to stand behind the goal in freezing rain and a heavy disguise are long gone, but I wonder if things haven't gone a little too far in the opposite direction ...
shaolinpunk
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The description of him sounds like Bridcutt but more experienced, and having a quick look around Youtube suggests he has the ability to bury freekicks and penalties.
Worth a punt
Worth a punt
Grombleton
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- Dec 31, 2011
- 7,356
Nope, apparently it does. If they've ever been released/relegated then they're immediately awful players and we should avoid them.
Of course, it could be that our supporters have **** all knowledge, but that can't be right?!
KZNSeagull
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Would he have sounded better if we had paid 2m quid for him?
This could be a very good, inexpensive signing. Let's wait and see
greyseagull
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Here's hoping we are saving our pennies for a "significant" signing....I'm clutching at straws
Edit: I didn't mean that this signing isn't significant. Time will tell. Apologies; this could've been worded better.
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Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo
I believe in Joe Hendry
- Oct 4, 2003
- 12,083
I would imagine the scouting reports include videos of him playing, most club record games now so we'd have picked some up from ADO Den Haag. He won't have seen him play live as he's been without a club since Sami took over. Sami must like what he's seen/read though as we've signed him without a trial, if we had concerns surely he'd have been offered a trial like Paddy McCourt.
MattBackHome
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- Jul 7, 2003
- 11,875
Yeah Holland is a right darkwater of football isn't it Unc.
Prince Monolulu
Everything in Moderation
I blame these FIFA and Football Manager Games for all those Jnr. Mourinhos out there.
Weststander
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Are you sure? I thought CMS was meant to be our £3.25m saviour. Mistreated by both GP and OG, he only needs a start to starting banging in the goals, with his Championship-beating pace and natural footballing skill destroying defences.
DarrenFreemansPerm
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Does it echo?
shaolinpunk
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Wait, are you saying the Eredivisie is a lower league in a darkwater of world football or just that this signing comes with the same level of excitement and anticipation as signing a freebie from a lower league in a darkwater of world football?
Uncle Spielberg
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I am wondering what level of football the league he played in is ? Still at least he has 2 arms and 2 legs and can fill a shirt so that is a bonus. He may be the next Ronaldo, who knows ?
Grombleton
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- Dec 31, 2011
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Totally agree - the general gist seems to be "I don't know anything about him - he's sh*t".
kevtherev
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Spot on..Wish the lad well, but are we as customers supposed to be happy with this
Dutch second division player in a roll where we are hardly short of options. Forgive me if I don't get excited. Surely the money we are paying him in wages would have been wiser spent, adding to whatever we have set aside for a striker. Just another slap in the face as far as I can see.