Tom Hark Preston Park
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Pretty sure TB will have that aspect squared off
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[Albion] Evan Ferguson
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TBH I barely watched it once Carell left - the writing went a bit silly (as it often does towards the end of US sitcom runs) and they basically just started giving all the Michael Scott lines to Andy.
Jolly Red Giant
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Ferguson starts for Ireland tonight in a friendly against Latvia. I would be shocked if he didn't play some part against France on Monday - although Adam Idah will probably start if he is fit.
There is no comparison between Ferguson and Connolly - Ferguson has his head screwed on, Connolly doesn't. Connolly is a victim of a money based football system that chews up and spits out thousands of kids every year. Ferguson is fortunate that his father knows how the system works and can protect him - Connolly did not have that luxury. This is not to saw that Connolly cannot go on and have a decent career - but he will need to sort out his head before it all slips away from him.
Let's be clear - Ferguson is going to be in huge demand next summer. Strikers of quality are a rare commodity in the PL and Ferguson has the potential to be one of the best. The billionaire clubs will spend a kings ransom to get a young and talented striker. There will be some serious big money offers that Bloom will have to consider.
And by the way - just so people are aware - Bohemians have a 15% sell-on clause so they are hoping Brighton get a massive amount of money for him. The money from Ferguson could lead to Bohs dominating the League of Ireland for the next decade.
There is no comparison between Ferguson and Connolly - Ferguson has his head screwed on, Connolly doesn't. Connolly is a victim of a money based football system that chews up and spits out thousands of kids every year. Ferguson is fortunate that his father knows how the system works and can protect him - Connolly did not have that luxury. This is not to saw that Connolly cannot go on and have a decent career - but he will need to sort out his head before it all slips away from him.
Let's be clear - Ferguson is going to be in huge demand next summer. Strikers of quality are a rare commodity in the PL and Ferguson has the potential to be one of the best. The billionaire clubs will spend a kings ransom to get a young and talented striker. There will be some serious big money offers that Bloom will have to consider.
And by the way - just so people are aware - Bohemians have a 15% sell-on clause so they are hoping Brighton get a massive amount of money for him. The money from Ferguson could lead to Bohs dominating the League of Ireland for the next decade.
Live by the sea
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You can’t judge a player based on one game or even three or four . Ferguson has shown his undeniable talent in well over a dozen games . His running off the ball , link up play , passing , and shooting ability are all in my unprofessional opinion at a very high level . If he plays a part in most of the games next season , I would expect him to score circa 15-20 goals .
He will then become very hot property indeed .
He will then become very hot property indeed .
Curious Orange
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I was just watching the Evan Ferguson goals so far video on YouTube and noticed that for his second against Grimsby Denis Undav raised his hands in celebration before Ferguson had even hit it!
Don't forget how very nice his first touch is for a big lad. Astonishingly deft.
Nobby Cybergoat
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Is there any TV coverage of Evan's match tonight?
SeagullinExile
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His goal scoring is impressive and will only get better with experience. However, his link up play is as impressive. Angled runs , decoy runs, drag defender runs the lad has it all in spades. Looking forward to watching him this evening.
TNBA
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TNBA
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Under the majority of the Potter era, our shots, so often, ended up hitting the keeper if they were on target. That was so incredibly frustrating!
Looking at that video, Ferguson’s shots just can’t be saved. He aims away from the keeper every time. It’s an astonishingly difficult thing to achieve that I’ve only seen Zamora and Murray do consistently for the club (I’m sure Ward did the same before my time). The keepers just don’t have a chance when Ferg shoots. That is pure natural ability, time slows down for him in front of goal like it does for all the great No.9s. He calmly picks his spot and executes to perfection time after time. His finishing is priceless. So much so that his goals will actually start winning us stuff if he stays long enough.
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Mancgull
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It was a very nice ball to Ferguson by Unduv, well controlled by the big lad before he shifts it, and strokes it home.
nwgull
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No. He signed a 3.5 year contract back in October. Tribunals are only for when young players leave without a contract.
I would have liked to have won more races at Cheltenham and played better against England but it def was a good weekend.
He will def get a new contract in the summer. He had a pre-contract when he went to Brighton. I would imagine he will get a big bump in the summer and add a year.
I will be shocked if he goes anywhere tbh. Maybe he will be tempted to go to Manure because he is a fan but I doubt it. I def want him in Brighton until he is 21 at least.
He is not stupid either, he will get plenty of football at Brighton and less anywhere he goes. Imagine thinking a guy will go to a club to be a Harry Kane understudy for 5 years haha.
His old man works for the FAI. Community officer type role. Not a technical role really. IFA is actually the northern association.
He has sound advice around him but by all accounts he wanted the Brighton over Liverpool move himself. He made that decision so he is not a stupid lad with an oversized ego. We may have our problems but generally barring a few, Irish people are pretty humble and level headed.
What he will get told at international level is to stay or go where you are getting games. All the lads are.
I can't imagine him making a great decision and then saying "Yeah now would be the time to go to a super club and sit on a bench and ruin my original good decision"
Why the hell would he or any young lad want to leave Brighton atm?? and I say this as a Leeds fan
We are in a similar situation with another player now and all the top clubs want him in UK and elsewhere. Liverpool want him badly.
just 15 playing senior ball here, scoring hatricks underage internationally playing 2 age groups up and youngest player to score for his club etc
Every single Irish fan who knows about him is saying in unison "Go to f***ing Brighton"
Brighton are in a good spot because we have a rich crop of talent coming and every one of them will think Brighton is a good idea.
I told ye in the thread earlier there was nothing to worry about Evan is the 100 million beast striker ye wanted. He is nailed on thank god
Time to waste the betting profits from the weekend & yesterday:
£20 on Ferguson to score at least one goal (odds: 1.84)
£10 on Ferguson to score at least two (odds: 5.00)
£5 on Ferguson to score at least three (odds: 17.00)
Not fantastic odds but I have a feeling...
£20 on Ferguson to score at least one goal (odds: 1.84)
£10 on Ferguson to score at least two (odds: 5.00)
£5 on Ferguson to score at least three (odds: 17.00)
Not fantastic odds but I have a feeling...
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Mortdecai
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Thanks for the insight. Who is the young lad that is rated so highly?
Obviously one to keep an eye on.
Mason Melia at St Patricks athletic. He was at the same club as Moran.