omariqy Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Hopefully be the Benteke of our defence. Just one more in midfield and we will have a good side next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8pints Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 In Slovenian, Okore means cumbersome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I can certainly sympathise with those who are questioning this potential signing. Recruiting young and hungry players has served us well, but we have also been lacking in experience, particularly in defense. I'm not convinced that bringing in a 20 year old centre back from abroad will be the answer to our defensive frailties. I just think we're screaming out for an old head in defense, and this won't be it. I do hope to be proved wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I can certainly sympathise with those who are questioning this potential signing. Recruiting young and hungry players has served us well, but we have also been lacking in experience, particularly in defense. I'm not convinced that bringing in a 20 year old centre back from abroad will be the answer to our defensive frailties. I just think we're screaming out for an old head in defense, and this won't be it. I do hope to be proved wrong though. This is about where I am as well. I really hope he comes in and hits the ground running but it is a massive ask for a 20 year old CB to step up and fix our defence. Even Baker is older and more experienced than him and CB is a position where experience really counts for something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevangrealish Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I can certainly sympathise with those who are questioning this potential signing. Recruiting young and hungry players has served us well, but we have also been lacking in experience, particularly in defense. I'm not convinced that bringing in a 20 year old centre back from abroad will be the answer to our defensive frailties. I just think we're screaming out for an old head in defense, and this won't be it. I do hope to be proved wrong though. This is about where I am as well.I really hope he comes in and hits the ground running but it is a massive ask for a 20 year old CB to step up and fix our defence. Even Baker is older and more experienced than him and CB is a position where experience really counts for something. Me too, can't believe we've just had that bid accepted and he's already in JulieB's basement. Half way there already ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I'm not sure one defender coming in is going to fix all our issues. I do think this guy would certainly help and has the potential to turn into a very good defender. IMO we'll need to replace Vlaar and Bennet and work more on the midfield tracking runners before we have a real solid defence. But we won't replace Vlaar and we'll possibly not replace bennet so we need to do what we can. This guy really looks like a signing we should make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfingers Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) I am a firm believer that you should have experience across the back 4.I think Lowton made his fair share of mistakes last season,just as Walker did on his loan spell here.Both seemed to get away with it because of their excellent play going forward.Lowton will hopefully be even better next season given his 12 months experience last year.I am no fan of Baker,Vlaar or Clarke in the centre of defence andwould welcome 2 new central defenders. A 20 year old central defender would inevitably cost us goals at some point but based on the Chelsea video alone,I would be delighted if we signed him. Edited June 11, 2013 by Butterfingers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 This is about where I am as well. I really hope he comes in and hits the ground running but it is a massive ask for a 20 year old CB to step up and fix our defence. Even Baker is older and more experienced than him and CB is a position where experience really counts for something. Baker might be older, but he isn't more experienced. Okore has played more first team football (although at a lower level), has CL experience and is starting to get some games at international level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Alakagom Posted June 11, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) I can certainly sympathise with those who are questioning this potential signing. Recruiting young and hungry players has served us well, but we have also been lacking in experience, particularly in defense. I'm not convinced that bringing in a 20 year old centre back from abroad will be the answer to our defensive frailties. I just think we're screaming out for an old head in defense, and this won't be it. I do hope to be proved wrong though. This is about where I am as well. I really hope he comes in and hits the ground running but it is a massive ask for a 20 year old CB to step up and fix our defence. Even Baker is older and more experienced than him and CB is a position where experience really counts for something. Indeed. Samba as well as many others QPR players showed everyone that Experience is indeed needed to achieve success!!!! Meanwhile teams like Borussia constantly shows that young players just can't make it, too young and inexperienced Edited June 11, 2013 by Alakagom 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 This is about where I am as well. I really hope he comes in and hits the ground running but it is a massive ask for a 20 year old CB to step up and fix our defence. Even Baker is older and more experienced than him and CB is a position where experience really counts for something. Baker might be older, but he isn't more experienced. Okore has played more first team football (although at a lower level), has CL experience and is starting to get some games at international level. I think Baker has more big game experience. Okore played Juve, Chelsea and Shaktar, assuming he played all their games. Baker I think has played all of these; Man U, Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, Spurs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) This is about where I am as well. I really hope he comes in and hits the ground running but it is a massive ask for a 20 year old CB to step up and fix our defence. Even Baker is older and more experienced than him and CB is a position where experience really counts for something. Okore and Baker have almost identical number of first team appearances. Okore is also a full international and has had two seasons playing in European competition too. But yes, he is younger than Baker. Edit: I see Packoman already mentioned this by the time I posted. Edited June 11, 2013 by Wes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfcwills10 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 WATCH THIS!!! he looks unreal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 WATCH THIS!!! he looks unreal! http://vimeo.com/53073475 Have you seen that Delap fella throw a ball? Incredible stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted June 11, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted June 11, 2013 Liverpool transfer target? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 why is everyone so convinced he is gonna join us, because Laursen said he should? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Liverpool transfer target? That would be upsetting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted June 11, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted June 11, 2013 First time Ive seen that Chelsea game....I see what the fuss is about now! The speed of the guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa-revolution Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 WATCH THIS!!! he looks unreal! Judging by that video If we could get this guy in for less than £5M that could prove to be the steal of the century. My first impression is that it is like the Benteke signing only this time at Centre Back. Yes please to this signing.................Now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfcwills10 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 It says Liverpool because he was linked to them a few months ago and someone obviously just made this video. He looks very impressive though, for a 20 year old aswell..... first clip of him shows that he is brave too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 for people moaning about age. Who would you prefer in our defence Varane or Dunne? 1 a youngster, 1 with Premier League experience 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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