Fazilla Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 My first post as a brand new Aston Villa Fan! I must confess that Jores Okore is the reason that I suddenly find myself as a Villa fan. I have been following Jores Okore since his first game for FC Nordsjælland in March 2010. I remember that I was deeply impressed when this 18-year old kid was up against the star of them all in the Superliga Dame N’doye playing for FC Kopenhagen (now Spartak Moscow) and won the battle between the two. Some facts about Jores Okore: Dynamo Kiev, Fulham, Chelsea has already been offering app. 5 mio pounds for him but have all been turned down. Peter Schmeichel recommended him to Sir Alex in Man U. Top clubs such as Man U, Dortmund, Juventus, Liverpool have been following him for quite some time. He has won 2 cup finals, 1 Danish Championship and 1 silver medal with FC Nordsjælland. This season he has been vice-captain of the team. He has been playing 7 matches for the National Team and was part of the National Team at the European Chamionship though he did not play. Besides he has been playing two seasons for the “league national team” in the winter break of the Superliga. He was last year named “Danish Talent of the Year” by the players of the National Team, Superligaen and 1st Division – in front of a player such as Christian Eriksen from Ajax. He has played 5 Champions League matches (was injured in the 6th). Jores has been playing for FC Nordsjælland since his youth. He has been trained in FC Nordsjælland Barcelona inspired system with many passes and keeping the ball at the ground. One of his competencies is long diagonal passes forward. The main forces of Jores is his physics (it is told that when using the former playing suit of FC Nordsjælland he needed to have special short due to his heavily muscular legs). He is seriously strong! He has for many years stated that his favorite league was the English league – especially due to the man-to-man clashes during the match. Secondary force is his speed. He had the 10.th fastest sprint in the Superliga in the previous season and the fastest of all defenders. After the first Champions League match against Chelsea he told that he discovered that it did not matter if they passed him as he could easily run them up again. Even though he is only 20 he is quite experienced. In Danish Forums it has been discussed if he is ready to play PrL. The absolute majority says yes (PrL is heavily exposed on Danish TV) though some skepticals aren’t absolutely sure. However almost everyone is sure that he is better than the excisting CB’s of Villa. Critical problems about Jores Okore: I see that many have seen the video from the Chelsea – FC Nordsjælland match. I much state that this was one of the best matches Jores have ever played. Even though I have seen many close to. Playing at the national team Jores have never played as well as he does for FC Nordsjælland. His top performance in the spring has not been as outstanding as it was in the autumn though mistakes coming from lacking experience have been minimized. My personal judgment of Jores in PrL is that he is ready to take the step to a club placed in the middle of the league. However, being only 20 some mistakes might be seen still. Of personality Jores is modest, hard working and popular among his team mates. Even though he has received quite some yellow cards he is a fair player. His opponents just tends to fall around him. Sorry for eventually grammar mistakes. FORZA VILLA! – or whatever you say in my new favorite club. Congratulations on becoming a Villa supporter Danish Okore Fan. We love Danish centre backs here. especially if they are like Kent Neilsen and Martin Laursen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish Okore Fan Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 "Jo" is pronounced like "sho" i "show". "res" is pronounced like "res" in "resolution". "res" is stressed. But I guess that he will end up with some English prononounciation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted June 13, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted June 13, 2013 These "That's Amore" chants are a waste of time. It's pronounced "Okora". I think drunk football fans will somehow make that work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 "Jo" is pronounced like "sho" i "show". "res" is pronounced like "res" in "resolution". "res" is stressed. But I guess that he will end up with some English prononounciation. How do you think he will fit with Vlaar as the CB partnership? Vlaar currently plays on the right side. Welcome BTW its great to be adopting so many new fans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted June 13, 2013 Moderator Share Posted June 13, 2013 "Jo" is pronounced like "sho" i "show". "res" is pronounced like "res" in "resolution". "res" is stressed. But I guess that he will end up with some English prononounciation.Cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmygreaves Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Its pronounced Jaw-russ Okk-or-ray When you struggle to know, how his name's s'pposed to go................... it's Okk-or-ray 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Danish Okore Fan Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 "Jo" is pronounced like "sho" i "show". "res" is pronounced like "res" in "resolution". "res" is stressed. But I guess that he will end up with some English prononounciation. How do you think he will fit with Vlaar as the CB partnership? Vlaar currently plays on the right side. Welcome BTW its great to be adopting so many new fans! Well I must admit that I do not know much about Vlaar. Okore has almost only been playing as right CB. In FC Nordsjælland his role has mostly been to take the fights outside the field wheras the left back takes the fights inside the field. When FC Nordsjælland has been in ball possesion they usually play with a three-man defence with Jores to the far right or in the middle. One of his forces then is to open up the defence with precise passes either long diagonal passes to the left wing or shorter passes to No. 10 or No. 6. He quite often plays the ball back to the goalkeeper when under pressure, as ball possesion is important for Nordsjælland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted June 13, 2013 Moderator Share Posted June 13, 2013 "Jo" is pronounced like "sho" i "show". "res" is pronounced like "res" in "resolution". "res" is stressed. But I guess that he will end up with some English prononounciation. Welcome, you are one of us now and part of the Villa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 What a site this is 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstonMartin82 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 So happy about this signing... looks amazing. Bring on next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel1Avfc Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I think Baker will be moved to LB, if anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I think Baker will be moved to LB, if anything... I'd be very surprised if Bennett doesn't start the season as our LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Positive news that we got this deal done and that the player is so happy to join us. This could be the start of something big because he looks to be quite a prospect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Honest question... How the SHITTING HELL have we signed this guy? Should be way out of our league surely? He sounds like one of the top European prospects? I know I know, setting him up for the fall. But everything I'm reading... Chuffed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Honest question... How the SHITTING HELL have we signed this guy? Should be way out of our league surely? He sounds like one of the top European prospects? I know I know, setting him up for the fall. But everything I'm reading... Chuffed. I think it's down to how attractive we now are to younger players, basically. Coupled with the draw of the PL and the potential fortunes it'll bring for players if/when they get noticed playing for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 My first post as a brand new Aston Villa Fan!I must confess that Jores Okore is the reason that I suddenly find myself as a Villa fan. I have been following Jores Okore since his first game for FC Nordsjælland in March 2010. I remember that I was deeply impressed when this 18-year old kid was up against the star of them all in the Superliga Dame N’doye playing for FC Kopenhagen (now Spartak Moscow) and won the battle between the two.Some facts about Jores Okore:Dynamo Kiev, Fulham, Chelsea has already been offering app. 5 mio pounds for him but have all been turned down. Peter Schmeichel recommended him to Sir Alex in Man U. Top clubs such as Man U, Dortmund, Juventus, Liverpool have been following him for quite some time. He has won 2 cup finals, 1 Danish Championship and 1 silver medal with FC Nordsjælland. This season he has been vice-captain of the team. He has been playing 7 matches for the National Team and was part of the National Team at the European Chamionship though he did not play. Besides he has been playing two seasons for the “league national team” in the winter break of the Superliga. He was last year named “Danish Talent of the Year” by the players of the National Team, Superligaen and 1st Division – in front of a player such as Christian Eriksen from Ajax. He has played 5 Champions League matches (was injured in the 6th).Jores has been playing for FC Nordsjælland since his youth. He has been trained in FC Nordsjælland Barcelona inspired system with many passes and keeping the ball at the ground. One of his competencies is long diagonal passes forward. The main forces of Jores is his physics (it is told that when using the former playing suit of FC Nordsjælland he needed to have special short due to his heavily muscular legs). He is seriously strong! He has for many years stated that his favorite league was the English league – especially due to the man-to-man clashes during the match. Secondary force is his speed. He had the 10.th fastest sprint in the Superliga in the previous season and the fastest of all defenders. After the first Champions League match against Chelsea he told that he discovered that it did not matter if they passed him as he could easily run them up again. Even though he is only 20 he is quite experienced. In Danish Forums it has been discussed if he is ready to play PrL. The absolute majority says yes (PrL is heavily exposed on Danish TV) though some skepticals aren’t absolutely sure. However almost everyone is sure that he is better than the excisting CB’s of Villa. Critical problems about Jores Okore: I see that many have seen the video from the Chelsea – FC Nordsjælland match. I much state that this was one of the best matches Jores have ever played. Even though I have seen many close to. Playing at the national team Jores have never played as well as he does for FC Nordsjælland. His top performance in the spring has not been as outstanding as it was in the autumn though mistakes coming from lacking experience have been minimized.My personal judgment of Jores in PrL is that he is ready to take the step to a club placed in the middle of the league. However, being only 20 some mistakes might be seen still.Of personality Jores is modest, hard working and popular among his team mates. Even though he has received quite some yellow cards he is a fair player. His opponents just tends to fall around him. Sorry for eventually grammar mistakes. FORZA VILLA! – or whatever you say in my new favorite club. Welcome! And thanks for the information, DOF! The more the merrier! UTV! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Honest question... How the SHITTING HELL have we signed this guy? Should be way out of our league surely? He sounds like one of the top European prospects? I know I know, setting him up for the fall. But everything I'm reading... Chuffed.dave, this lad will be class for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradarmstrong_ Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Pleasing that fans of top 4 sides were annoyed at missing out on this guy. Hope he hits the ground running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 If fact you could say we are ourselves copying Dortmund. Not only could you say it, you should say it. We are unashamedly copying their philosophy. its not their philosophy though. I had similar policy in Championship Manager 01/02 when my team of rookies took Europe by storm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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