dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Given the type of player he is and where he is coming from, I don't think it will take him long to adapt to the Premier League at all. Pace plays at any level of football as long as you have the technical ability to make use of it, which he clearly does. Whether he will be as effective because the Premier League is overall a step up remains to be seen, how he will fit into our system and whether we can make the most of his dazzling ability is also up in the air for now. The first step will be getting him fit. He hasn't had a pre-season, he is probably a good couple of weeks away from starting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: The first step will be getting him fit. He hasn't had a pre-season, he is probably a good couple of weeks away from starting. Played for Jamaica last month? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 He's perfectly fit. Just hasn't had any time to gel with our boys or strike up any rapport on the pitch. I'd expect him to start on the bench maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Kiwivillan said: Played for Jamaica last month? He hasn't trained or played football in a month. I would call that 'not a pre-season' tbh. Edit - trained with a football club at least. I appreciate he may have been doing some stuff in isolation. I also believe he had a toe injury? Edited August 13, 2021 by dont_do_it_doug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 12 minutes ago, est1874 said: He's perfectly fit. Just hasn't had any time to gel with our boys or strike up any rapport on the pitch. I'd expect him to start on the bench maybe. Source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Source? I seen it in me waters, obviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 My thinking is the bench and then 20 mins at the end. Deano is genuinely excited about him .and so he should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Kiwivillan said: Played for Jamaica last month? Not necessarily worried about " fitness " personally mate. I'm worried about adaptation to the squad. Not saying he couldn't do a job straight away, but I think it would be a mistake for him to be asked so early. Personally, id like to give him till at least next match. However, coaching staff etc obviously know better than us. Deano seems to like him though! Edited August 13, 2021 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 I can’t wait to see him this season, 15+ goal contributions for the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) . So close to home for me. Craig Butler deserves SO much credit for taking care of these boys! Edited August 14, 2021 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 To play in the #31 shirt, not loving that, although who really cares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, sne said: To play in the #31 shirt, not loving that, although who really cares It’s my lucky number! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Vive_La_Villa said: It’s my lucky number! Nice! Hopefully it'll be lucky for us as well then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, sne said: To play in the #31 shirt, not loving that, although who really cares We are so close to having our best 11 wearing 1 - 11. Annoying close, wish they wouuld fix it. Edited August 14, 2021 by Phil Silvers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted August 14, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 14, 2021 He’s had a few training sessions over the last few days though, right? If not he wont be appearing today. It reminds me of that player who blagged is way into a signing a few years ago despite not being a footballer, and they ended up subbing into a game cos they’d not seen him in training. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted August 14, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, HKP90 said: He’s had a few training sessions over the last few days though, right? If not he wont be appearing today. It reminds me of that player who blagged is way into a signing a few years ago despite not being a footballer, and they ended up subbing into a game cos they’d not seen him in training. ahah, the keeper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Leon might not start, maybe he will. Top players will know every effective formation known to man so he could play, its just the tendencies of his teamates and the enemy that will come in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted August 14, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 14, 2021 Just now, romavillan said: ahah, the keeper? Nah, he had the same name as a famous player. Said he was his brother or something. It was hilarious. Hang on I’ll get a link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, HKP90 said: He’s had a few training sessions over the last few days though, right? If not he wont be appearing today. It reminds me of that player who blagged is way into a signing a few years ago despite not being a footballer, and they ended up subbing into a game cos they’d not seen him in training. Was that George Weah’s nephew ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolta Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, HKP90 said: Nah, he had the same name as a famous player. Said he was his brother or something. It was hilarious. Hang on I’ll get a link. George Weah's cousin for Southampton. I think there's a youtube of Redknapp telling the story. EDIT: Yet it was Souness who signed him—I'm clearly misremembering things! Edited August 14, 2021 by Rolta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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