Rudy Gestede

[Austrian Gull]

But we play one upfront with a 'big unit'.

I know but I'm not sure that Gestede would be able to do the one man upfront job as effectively as Ulloa.

 

[ozseagull]

No way is he even close to being a French international. A big unit with a modest goalscoring record - might be useful if we were to play two upfront...

I would say poor goalscoring record. Apart from his 2 in 3 in internationals but that was probably against very poor opposition. This guy really isnt want we are looking for.

 

[theonesmith]

Wikipedia says he plays for BENIN. If he played for France I very much doubt he'd a) be at Cardiff or b) signing for us.

He was involved in the French youth teams, but Benin have called him up at senior level. Being 25 now I think he made the right choice - he's never realistically going to play for France..

He's 6'4 and pretty strong, certainly fits the bill of a target man replacement. Could also see us signing him permanently as a backup option for Ulloa. I could see this signing coming off..

 

[Bob!]

I know but I'm not sure that Gestede would be able to do the one man upfront job as effectively as Ulloa.

If he was able to do the job as effectively as Ulloah he wouldn't be going out on loan to us.

 

[Stat Brother]

But we play one upfront with a 'big unit'.

Hmmm I'm not to sure.

Garcia seems keen to have someone else up there with Ulloa.
Usually it's been Buckley which hasn't worked.
I guess the plan is for it to be CMS.

 

[theonesmith]

If he was able to do the job as effectively as Ulloah he wouldn't be going out on loan to us.

Hah, quite. A player experienced at the right end of the Championship that fits the target man role is enough to cover us for the next couple of months. You'd want the CMS replacement to be a bit more of a goalscorer, mind..

 

[theonesmith]

Hmmm I'm not to sure.

Garcia seems keen to have someone else up there with Ulloa.
Usually it's been Buckley which hasn't worked.
I guess the plan is for it to be CMS.

I think fans like to (in this case erroneously) label a team as playing in one particular formation. What I think Oscar wants is players that can play in different positions - like Buckley as you say, playing out wide but coming in at the right times to support the striker. I also agree with you re CMS - a player that can play in the middle off of Ulloa (etc), out wide or can drop deeper. As you say, we may start off the game playing 433, but at times we often switch to a diamond formation playing 41212..

 

[Albumen]

I know but I'm not sure that Gestede would be able to do the one man upfront job as effectively as Ulloa.

Hmmm I'm not to sure.

Garcia seems keen to have someone else up there with Ulloa.
Usually it's been Buckley which hasn't worked.
I guess the plan is for it to be CMS.

We play one up front with 3 or 4 players constantly supporting. More a 4-3-3. I know nothing of this fella but we just need someone who is strong and has the vision and strength of Ulloa. Or close to it at least.

 

[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

I remember suggesting this guy a while back on a seperate thread. Good player.

Never going to be a huge goalscorer but that's not really his sole aim. A very good target for others to work off of.

Would make sense.

 

[Guinness Boy]

I just checked his twitter feed for CLUES but it is full of him RETWEETING birthday greetings from young sheep WORRIERS. For that reason I'm OUT.

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

I know but I'm not sure that Gestede would be able to do the one man upfront job as effectively as Ulloa.

but then who can

 

[The Wookiee]

Rudy, Rudy,Rudy !!!!!!

 

[Stat Brother]

But we play one upfront with a 'big unit'.

Hmmm I'm not to sure.

Garcia seems keen to have someone else up there with Ulloa.
Usually it's been Buckley which hasn't worked.
I guess the plan is for it to be CMS.

 

[Albumen]

 

[brightonmark1234]

not really a proven goalscorer and i reckon its rubbish

 

[Box of Frogs]

not really a proven goalscorer and i reckon its rubbish

OK mate

 

[brightonmark1234]

OK mate

i just reckon its crap and i don't believe we are in for him

 

[Cadiz Seagull]

Ah that could well explain Bozza's response in that Striker poll when he said "oui"

French for Yes? Gestede is French?

I'll get my coat...

And don't forget, Bozza lives nearer to Cardiff than most of us, so that's the clincher for me.

 

[Icy Gull]

So it seems NSC has decided this guy is pretty rubbish and not up to boosting our current strike force?

Have any of you actually seen him play, or is Wikipedia the sum total of your knowledge about him?

 

[blockhseagull]

not really a proven goalscorer and i reckon its rubbish

We aren't going to get a proven goalscorer