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I love how happy he looks in the photo...
But potentially good signing, good to see us expanding the development squad. Who knows could become a good striker for us in the first team if he progresses well.
But potentially good signing, good to see us expanding the development squad. Who knows could become a good striker for us in the first team if he progresses well.
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I don'y know much about this guy, but if he's good enough for Uwe then He's good enough for me. Welcome aboard young man.
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I think everyone's on the bench ahead of Grella....
But that said I don't expect we'll be seeing him in the first team squad until the last month or so of the season at the earliest, and that's only if there's little to play for. More one for the future but that is no bad thing...
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Certainly seems that way at the moment!
You could well be right although at the age of 20 and with a bit of league experience I wouldnt be suprised to see him involved although it probably does somehow depend on whether we are successful in signing another striker.
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Accepted as one for the future but that old adage if He's good enough he's old enough should be adopted so I would hope to have had a decent look at him by the end of the season, and by decent look I mean more playing time than MG's got. If he does ok and we're not pushing for the play off's give him a few starts nearer the end of the season.
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Just watched his interview on the OS. I like the little touch of arrogance he has along with a confident attitude......."no I'm definitely not a winger, I'm a striker - like Drogba"
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haha like it. If he can back that up and get that attitude into Clayton we'll make the play offs after all!!
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Stockport fan says he was absolutely awful and they couldn't wait to see the back of him..........i'm reserving judgement though lol
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Yep...I read something along those lines: promising start then lost form badly. Perhaps he got fed up with Stockport though.
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Yes in my opinion he will be a great signing for the future,not sure about legend as i don't think he will be playing in the first team this season, he has signed for the development squad.
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Says something about Uwe's confidence in this signing, that he has given him an 18month contract immediately. Will be interesting to see how he develops.
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yep, but it's only a dev contract so I would guess it would be small beans. Probably up to the lad to prove his worth, hope he does.
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I go to Stockport games occasionally - seen him twice and, like many in that team, he was invisible.
Didi Hamman appears to have done a pretty good job of putting a gutless, toothless bunch of airy fairy losers together. Gannon's currently ripping it apart and starting again, but there is a major risk of a third consecutive relegation. This time in to Conference North.
Apparently County did want to keep him. That's a positive, because Gannon's a manager with a fairly good eye for developing young talent who usually shows trouble the door pretty quickly.
Those he developed in the 2006-2009 period include:
John Ruddy (two seasons on loan from Everton, now at Norwich)
Ashley Williams (Swansea)
Anthony Pilkington (Norwich)
Tommy Rowe (Peterborough)
Liam Dickinson (Southend)
Stephen Gleeson (MK Dons)
Gary Dicker (Brighton)
Like I say, I've no idea if Antonio German is any good. Those I know who go to Stockport regularly suggest that while he's delivered little at Edgeley Park, he's a decent player who needs to improve his first touch and his confidence.
Didi Hamman appears to have done a pretty good job of putting a gutless, toothless bunch of airy fairy losers together. Gannon's currently ripping it apart and starting again, but there is a major risk of a third consecutive relegation. This time in to Conference North.
Apparently County did want to keep him. That's a positive, because Gannon's a manager with a fairly good eye for developing young talent who usually shows trouble the door pretty quickly.
Those he developed in the 2006-2009 period include:
John Ruddy (two seasons on loan from Everton, now at Norwich)
Ashley Williams (Swansea)
Anthony Pilkington (Norwich)
Tommy Rowe (Peterborough)
Liam Dickinson (Southend)
Stephen Gleeson (MK Dons)
Gary Dicker (Brighton)
Like I say, I've no idea if Antonio German is any good. Those I know who go to Stockport regularly suggest that while he's delivered little at Edgeley Park, he's a decent player who needs to improve his first touch and his confidence.
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And he did seem just a tad happier than Kirk Hudson when he signed
Someone who'd just fallen face first into a vat of steaming dog poo would've seemed happier than Kirk Hudson did. :yes:
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Dev squad is 18-21. Antonio is under-20 this year. Ultimately he's a pro as they sign the same form.
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A young striker, miles from home in a sh*t team plunging down the leagues - I think we can happily discount the Stockport 'evidence' tbh! As for QPR letting him go, can anyone think of another young striker who was let go by a championship side a couple of seasons back? Granted, he is unlikely to be that good, but don't think the QPR 'evidence' means much either. In short, I don't think we lose very much at all by taking a punt on this one!
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It seems he has a contract that covers the period he is eligible for the development squad; he's from Harlesden, so family and friends are local, so accommodation and travel expenses low. He can't be a significant investment, so it must be worth the risk as he was touted as a future star when much younger. A settled environment, decent coaching and no pressure for results may bring our the best in him. It's the future... regardless of past associations.
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QPR are massively overloaded squad wise with around 40 players. Not surprising they're trying to slim down. Might be more there for us?
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That is just what we need!!!! He is going to improve loads with overhit passes from Dave, no wingers getting to the byeline, his back to goal, Weston's inability to lift his head off his chest before crossing and the variance in quality between Saunders shots from free kicks (V.Good) corners (Good at best) crossing (poor) and passing (often underhit and behind the palyer). Not to mention Douglas' flicks and Bean's lack of ability in the passing and shooting disciplines.
He is no Gary Waddock or Kevin Gallen so I dont have the same attitude as moribee but he is going to need all the luck he can get.
However I would like to see him thrown straight in on Saturday up front with Alexander and Donaldson in a 4-3-3!!!
A gamble maybe but no better match than at home against Wycombe for a new star to be born!!!!
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Royaloak, a persuasive argument to get rid of most of the team!!!!!
Can't see the lad playing tomorrow as feel that others would take precedent, grella perhaps if playing 3 up top, however do not think Rosler would play 3 as our midfield, which at home often struggles, would have serious problems!!!
Play all 3 when we are safe and playing with confidence at home by all means but can't see it happening from the start anytime soon
Can't see the lad playing tomorrow as feel that others would take precedent, grella perhaps if playing 3 up top, however do not think Rosler would play 3 as our midfield, which at home often struggles, would have serious problems!!!
Play all 3 when we are safe and playing with confidence at home by all means but can't see it happening from the start anytime soon
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And there's me thinking he was joining the development squad!
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