Tomer Hemed, new striker, signed a three-year deal

[Pavilionaire]

10 goals in 15 apps for Israel looks good...until you see only 1 goal in last 2 1/4 years, vs Andorra. Career = 299 apps, 69 goals.

He got 20 in 90 for Mallorca over 3 years. Ulloa got 39 in 90 over 3 years for Almeria.

Career-wise, he's got 26 in 101 games in La Liga, so he's unlikely to be the 20 goal a season man we'll need to make an assault on promotion but sounds like he could chip in with 13-15.

He's scored against some good sides - Croatia, Portugal, Ukraine, Valencia, Real Madrid, Athletico Madrid, Seville. At 28 he should be at his peak. This looks like a decent signing.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

We all laughed at Liga 2 a few years back, then the then champs Villareal turned up at the Amex and showed us how to play footballl.

Villareal were just outstanding, have been following them ever since.

 

[durrington gull]

Looks good- if true then Cog will be moved on now surely

 

[Lurchy]

3 of his 10 Israel goals came against Luxembourg and one against Andorra - pretty crap opposition fairness. I expect the championship is made of sterner stuff. Looking at his scoring record and seeing he averages about 1-in-4 I reckon he'll bag about 10 goals next season.

It's better than Dunk's 7 but probably not quite what we're looking for. Good luck to the guy though. I hope he does well.

For those moaning, Hemed scored 8 goals in 35 appearances for Almeria in La Liga. Ulloa scored 7 in 34 appearances.... and look how well Ulloa did for us. Yes, Memed might not have the same impact, but he at least deserves a chance before people start complaining.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

We all laughed at Liga 2 a few years back, then the then champs Villareal turned up at the Amex and showed us how to play footballl.

Villareal were just outstanding, have been following them ever since.

Agreed. They taught us a football lesson. It was a joy to watch.

 

[saafend_seagull]

Don't think so Frutos. It's been said for a couple of years now. Which league is stronger than La Liga? Certainly not the Premier League.

Really? If you match the teams up 1-20 versus each other I reckon prem would come out on top only because the bottom 8 sides are a shambles in la liga.

 

[HantsSeagull]

hmmm
pleased to see some transfer activity and good to have another striker option

however, his record is average at best and i certainly hope this is not the extent of our purchases on the striker front this window.

 

[Pintos]

If he makes the same impact as our other Israeli, then i'm in.

Israeli men, Hallelujah
Israeli men, Amen
They're gonna go out, gonna get themselves set
Absolutely smash the net


getting coat

 

[Official Old Man]

1 in 4
Fence but have to trust the board if they are spending what must be a large chunk of our money on him.

 

[Ninja Elephant]

I look at this as the signing of the support striker, with the goalscorer either to come, or to be Sam Baldock. Use this guy properly and he'll chip in with plenty, but if he gets Baldock to score 20 then we'll not have a season half as miserable as the last one.

 

[-gully-]

If only we would play 2 upfront and stop playing people out of position. We will sign him and stick him in goal.

 

[folkestonesgull]

Was being suggested as a strong, premier league kind of striker worth £3-£5m a few years ago watched by Everton. Perfect age, I think this is our ulloa replacement signing...

 

[dazzer6666]

Israeli men, Hallelujah
Israeli men, Amen
They're gonna go out, gonna get themselves set
Absolutely smash the net


getting coat

Better than most efforts......

 

[Hampster Gull]

Looks ok to me. Played at a higher league and will knock them down for the little ones to run off and score

 

[KZNSeagull]

Written off by some before the guy has even signed. Great stuff. NSC at it's traditional best.

 

[WhingForPresident]

According to this (from 2011), Kayal is his 'best pal':

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/252404/Tomer-Hemed-s-passport-to-Rangers

"RANGERS target Tomer Hemed is set to slice through red tape to sign for the Ibrox club – and do so with the blessing of his best pal – Celtic star Beram Kayal.

Hemed is well aware about how well Kayal has settled (appalling grammar) in Glasgow and how his pal’s profile has risen greatly by moving to the SPL and showcasing his skills on a bigger stage.

Now after speaking to Kayal about his career path, Hemed too could be bound for Glasgow and a chance to follow in the footsteps of previous Israelis at Ibrox – the likes of former keeper Bonni Ginzburg and the late Avi Cohen."

Apparently they did agree a fee for them but he turned them down, and as said above, Everton were supposedly after him in 2013.

 

[folkestonesgull]

The strong pound is saving us a fortune if the 1m Euros buy out clause stated in the argus is correct

 

[Rookie]

Good to see we are still using la liga. some bargains to be picked up in Spain, hopefully he is one those and doesnt struggle like Dave mk 2.

 

[phoenix]

5 ft 11 , so not really a giant.

From Argus------ Hemed is 6ft 1in and well known for his ability in the air.

 

[Keith Patel]

I look at this as the signing of the support striker, with the goalscorer either to come, or to be Sam Baldock. Use this guy properly and he'll chip in with plenty, but if he gets Baldock to score 20 then we'll not have a season half as miserable as the last one.

Spot on mate!!