Ponky Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 It appears he offers a slightly different profile to Watkins and Ings so I think we'll see him make a few appearances from the bench this season. While it's good to have low intial expectations I recall Belgians posting on these forums not to expect too much of Benteke initially either - he was raw, had discipline issues etc. He may just take to the Premiership like a duck to water -you never know. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 17, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted January 17, 2023 3 hours ago, Ponky said: He may just take to the Premiership like a duck to water -you never know. Has he signed for Celtic? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted January 17, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted January 17, 2023 15 hours ago, Demitri_C said: Bastard Sorry dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Anywhere we can watch him play on uk tv for Colombia U20’s later this week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 An interesting project buy. Got a touch of the Lukaku's about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 46 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: Has he signed for Celtic? Apologies Mr Pendanty Pants 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swerbs Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, villaglint said: An interesting project buy. Got a touch of the Lukaku's about him. God I hope he doesn’t have the touch of Lukaku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 6 minutes ago, Swerbs said: God I hope he doesn’t have the touch of Lukaku If he scores 120 PL goals and becomes one of the most valuable players of all time I'll take it. Remember he scored 70% of those goals at Villa Park as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 33 minutes ago, nick76 said: Anywhere we can watch him play on uk tv for Colombia U20’s later this week? Sent DM as not sure on rules to post coverage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Very interesting signing if he is a striker for the future makes you wonder what the plan is for archer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted January 17, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted January 17, 2023 9 hours ago, MrBlack said: Re work permit...Based on this thread. I make it... 6 points for joining from the MLS (band 4 league) 10 points for playing in 34% of Colombia's games over the last 12 months. 1 extra point from joining from MLS and having played ~44% of minutes ( 1364/3060 minutes last season..May be higher if he missed minutes due to injury, not sure) 2 points from making a debut in a non-recognised league and being under 21 0 points from time in continental cups 0 points for league position of Chicago 0 points for continental progression of Chicago For a total of 19 points vs the 15 required On that basis, he's comfortably getting a permit, using just the league we signed him from and his appearances for Colombia. Not sure about the international points - he's only played in friendlies for Colombia. There might be points for youth appearances, though it's difficult to find this information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, fightoffyour said: Not sure about the international points - he's only played in friendlies for Colombia. There might be points for youth appearances, though it's difficult to find this information. I don't think it matters whether they are friendlies or not - a cap is a cap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Also, one of those appearances was for 1 minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HKP90 Posted January 17, 2023 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted January 17, 2023 Just now, bobzy said: Also, one of those appearances was for 1 minute Shithousing the Office of Immigration- I like it. Clipboard munching bureaucrats. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, maqroll said: I'm not so sure that Ollie gets a raw deal from fans. By and large the fans adore Ollie and have been really patient with him when he slips into his cold snaps. His work rate and hold up play have never been in doubt. Just his finishing. I love the guy and want him to stay and thrive, even if it means mostly coming off the bench. If finishing was his only weakness then he'd have loads more supporters than he does. Unfortunately he has a few weaknesses. Edited January 17, 2023 by Tom13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 28 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Very interesting signing if he is a striker for the future makes you wonder what the plan is for archer big man, little man.....its on its way back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Tom13 said: If finishing was his only weakness then he'd have loads more supporters than he does. Unfortunately he has a few weaknesses. He's 19.....just. Its inevitable.He is still learning his trade, and his scoring record will be patchy accordingly, too. it has no relevance to be looking for weaknesses at this stage....they are WIP. Edited January 17, 2023 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 31 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Very interesting signing if he is a striker for the future makes you wonder what the plan is for archer If he does well on loan at Boro and they get promoted, I could see us selling Archer. Can always place a buy back clause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 1 hour ago, villaglint said: An interesting project buy. Got a touch of the Lukaku's about him. We have come a long way since our last big project buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 If he's good enough for Chief Boden, he's good enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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