Unlikely Haji Wright

[Cham]

American forward .. bid put into Antalyaspor..

 

[BFC1997]

24 years of age.

Played in USA, Germany, Netherlands, Denmark & Turkey. His goalscoring record at Antalyaspor is very good.

7 caps for USA and 2 international goals, including one vs Netherlands at the World Cup.

 

[BFC1997]

Is 6"4. Data indicates he is quick, strong, and a good finisher.

 

[TOXIC BEE]

Would be quality cover for Ivan. Very strong in the air, only 24 and has a great scoring record in the Turkish league. 7.5 million Euros isn’t the most unreasonable price either. Question is however whether or not he’d be willing to come as a backup. As seen with Halil many times the Turkish media do also have a habit of chatting nonsense at times.

 

[brentfordfc4ever]

Interesting. Don't know much about him

 

[James30]

24 years of age.

Played in USA, Germany, Netherlands, Denmark & Turkey. His goalscoring record at Antalyaspor is very good.

7 caps for USA and 2 international goals, including one vs Netherlands at the World Cup.

You seen much of him then ?

 

[JackOfSpades17]

I can't say I've seen a ton of him in club games, but being American, I do follow the USMNT pretty solidly. He's been fairly uninspiring at the National Level for the US (he did score in the WC but it was a fluke-deflection just moments after he missed a wide open net). Hasn't really established himself there, and his real inclusion on the WC roster itself was a bit surprising; most expected him to be left off in favor for Ricardo Pepi, but his form was pretty up and down and they went Wright over Pepi. There seems to be a lot of strong physical skills, so it wouldn't be shocking to have the USMNT team run by Berhalter as guilty of misusing and having poor tactical plans at times.

Maybe us USMNT guys have undersold Wright if BFC is interested. As an American it'd be really fun to see an American on the roster.

 

[readingbee]

I can't say I've seen a ton of him in club games, but being American, I do follow the USMNT pretty solidly. He's been fairly uninspiring at the National Level for the US (he did score in the WC but it was a fluke-deflection just moments after he missed a wide open net). Hasn't really established himself there, and his real inclusion on the WC roster itself was a bit surprising; most expected him to be left off in favor for Ricardo Pepi, but his form was pretty up and down and they went Wright over Pepi. There seems to be a lot of strong physical skills, so it wouldn't be shocking to have the USMNT team run by Berhalter as guilty of misusing and having poor tactical plans at times.

Maybe us USMNT guys have undersold Wright if BFC is interested. As an American it'd be really fun to see an American on the roster.

Seriously. Three weeks ago ESPN were saying he was a target for Palace.

 

[AB]

I wonder whether Antalyaspor might be interested in a part exchange with Halil.

 

[Beecareful]

being an old fart cynic, maybe his agent, or his club's people, fishing? who knows.

 

[JackOfSpades17]

Seriously. Three weeks ago ESPN were saying he was a target for Palace.

I've been surprised at the amount of interest he's rumored to have had. I've never been overly impressed, but it's a bit hard to scout when he's getting limited run, in a few games at a time in a fairly uninspired system. Fingers crossed it's a lot of things out of Haji's control if BFC ends up bringing him in. As an American, I'll be geeked either way.

 

[readingbee]

I've been surprised at the amount of interest he's rumored to have had. I've never been overly impressed, but it's a bit hard to scout when he's getting limited run, in a few games at a time in a fairly uninspired system. Fingers crossed it's a lot of things out of Haji's control if BFC ends up bringing him in. As an American, I'll be geeked either way.

Maybe the club are looking at an increase in shirt sales of the USA ?? ?

 

[maddogging]

Can we write into the contract a friendly in Antalya and the US of A…….

 

[DDVonHammer]

Meh, he hasn’t looked good for the NT. Big and strong but with a poor touch. He’s had some good runs of form in Europe tho.

 

[brentfordfc4ever]

If the club has bid, I'm confident he's a decent player

 

[Leonardo]

He's probably like many of the names every window comes up and PG goes who the hell is that?

 

[Les Beeavinu]

He's probably like many of the names every window comes up and PG goes who the hell is that?

I don't think we'd see the Turkish league as a good enough standard to buy from.

 

[HomertonBee]

I don't think we'd see the Turkish league as a good enough standard to buy from.

Would be stupid to judge a player by the league he plays in rather than the quality he has. We wouldn’t of been after Mudryk if that was the case.

 

[Dynamite]

Was on loan from Schalke 04 to the Danish Club Sønderjyske.

At his best he was probably the best striker in the league, but his stay there ended quite badly. I think the generel assessment of him is that he will not pass the no xxxxhead test at Brentford.

If a transfer was ever on the table I think Claus Nørgaard would have talked with this former employer at Sønderjyske.

 

[Les Beeavinu]

Was on loan from Schalke 04 to the Danish Club Sønderjyske.

At his best he was probably the best striker in the league, but his stay there ended quite badly. I think the generel assessment of him is that he will not pass the no xxxxhead test at Brentford.

If a transfer was ever on the table I think Claus Nørgaard would have talked with this former employer at Sønderjyske.

Wikipedia says he was released on a free by Schalke then went to Denmark.

 

[davewfilms]

 

[Griffingreen]

Saw a few comments elsewhere that he wouldn't pass our no dickheads policy, can't fully remember some of the stories about him, but if true there may be a point.

 

[sussexb]

Looks like he likes a dive!

 

[BFC1997]

Saw a few comments elsewhere that he wouldn't pass our no dickheads policy, can't fully remember some of the stories about him, but if true there may be a point.

 

[BFC1997]

I think the generel assessment of him is that he will not pass the no xxxxhead test at Brentford.

 

[Griffingreen]

Calm down, confirmation and added opinions are always welcome if you want a consensus.

 

[rebus]

Looks like he likes a dive!

So does Bryan and Sergi.

 

[sussexb]

So does Bryan and Sergi.

And Ivan. Wasn't having a go, just seemed that about half the highlights in that youtube video were him winning a foul for a going down....strategically, shall we say.

 

[Mr Cynical]

Hmm, reports from USA and Denmark aren't entirely positive. Turkish rumours are notoriously flaky though so quite possibly nothing in it.

 

[Bee Dane]

A good player, but in Denmark he thought he was above the club, and not a team player.

 

[PGH_Bee]

As an American, found him very unimpressive at the World Cup

 

[Stormy the Spook]

From these clips he looks strong and quite skillful. You can see there might be some potential there. Looks like he might unsettle a few PL defenders.

 

[Dynamite]

Wikipedia says he was released on a free by Schalke then went to Denmark.

You - and Wikipedia - are right.

But nevertheless he refused to play a pre season match and chose to stay away from a training camp.

Time has proven he's a good footballplayer, but that's not always enough.

 

[davewfilms]

Says He going to palace for 6 million Crystal Palace transfer news: 24-year-old is now moving to Selhurst Park as deal agreed

 

[PGH_Bee]

New update:



Still was just not impressed with him at the World Cup but we will see. I trust our recruitment team

 

[James30]

New update:



Still was just not impressed with him at the World Cup but we will see. I trust our recruitment team

Did it say how much the offer was ?

 

[jlove]

New update:

Sounds like his agent is trying to increase interest and bids for him.

 

[Bumbling fool]

Sounds like his agent is trying to increase interest and bids for him.

I wonder if out reputation for intelligent recruitment is gonna mean more and more agents throw our name around to make their guy seem more of a hot prospect. "Oh if Brentford s interested there must be some clever data reasons he's gonna do well" and so forth

 

[King Bee]

I wonder if out reputation for intelligent recruitment is gonna mean more and more agents throw our name around to make their guy seem more of a hot prospect. "Oh if Brentford s interested there must be some clever data reasons he's gonna do well" and so forth

Agents have been doing that for a while now…it was noticeable even in the Championship!

 

[horshambees]

From these clips he looks strong and quite skillful. You can see there might be some potential there. Looks like he might unsettle a few PL defenders.

You need to watch a player for a lot more than a you tube video.
Yes he may well look good in an edited movie,but what about the rest of the game/s and his work off the ball counts just as much.
Any good in the air ?
Left foot right foot?
What is his work rate like?
Temperament?

 

[BEEcool]

You need to watch a player for a lot more than a you tube video.
Yes he may well look good in an edited movie,but what about the rest of the game/s and his work off the ball counts just as much.
Any good in the air ?
Left foot right foot?
What is his work rate like?
Temperament?

I disagree. A good showreel can pack 5 years worth of scouting in to 2 minute clip. Who wants to sign a player that hasn’t even produced a rainbow flick during a pre season friendly?

 

[horshambees]

I disagree. A good showreel can pack 5 years worth of scouting in to 2 minute clip. Who wants to sign a player that hasn’t even produced a rainbow flick during a pre season friendly?

Okay I will make one in the garden playing against a load of children and put it out there.
I will probably get a 2 year deal at Crawley Town.
The goal I scored that came back off the greenhouse and hit the bucket of water was the one that convinced them.

 

[Jay Bee]

Okay I will make one in the garden playing against a load of children and put it out there.
I will probably get a 2 year deal at Crawley Town.
The goal I scored that came back off the greenhouse and hit the bucket of water was the one that convinced them.

Welcome to Crawley, son. What flavour magic beans would you like for your salary?

 

[AB]

Welcome to Crawley, son. What flavour magic beans would you like for your salary?

Does it matter when you’re actually getting paid in magic bean NFTs so don’t get a physical magic bean you can eat?

 

[James30]

Another one changed to unlikely ?

 

[magicbees]

Another one changed to unlikely ?

I can only see one bloke that mentioned him on Twitter.

 

[ITK]

Sinik joins Antalyaspor on loan

Hull City can confirm that winger Doğukan Sinik has returned to his hometown club Antalyaspor on loan for the rest of the 2022/23 season.

www.wearehullcity.co.uk

I wonder if this may have something to do with Haji possibly moving.

 

[Mr Cynical]

Another one changed to unlikely ?

Not a great surprise, didn't really look up to scratch.

 

[Wouldbee]

BBC reporting we’ve put a bid in . Albeit in the rumours section.

 

[jlove]

BBC reporting we’ve put a bid in . Albeit in the rumours section.

BBC Sport are referencing the same Tweet that's in this thread.