abdomlahor Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Its pronounced Jaw-russ Okk-or-ray He pronounces it "Oko-ra" on here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUXZwyhTeVk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman 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 could go horses for courses. more physical teams could throw Baker at left back and maybe majority of away games as well. Its been so long since we had options 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.dave, this lad will be class for us I believe you, I really do. I'm just not used to being quite so optimistic over a transfer. Last time was likely Ashley Young. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 why are we so attractive?......its about many factors, but like when sharks smell blood.... young football players smell when something is going on. They know Lambert knows what he is doing and they smell something good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I'm sure agents are pushing like hell to get their younger players to us too Lambert's phone probably doesn't stop ringing these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Jack Woodward confirmed the pronunciation on Twitter. Maybe our Danish friends can help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danceoftheshamen Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 why are we so attractive?......its about many factors, but like when sharks smell blood.... young football players smell when something is going on. They know Lambert knows what he is doing and they smell something good. Also it seems to have had an impact with our kids winning the equivalent of their European Cup.. I think that has really done the name of the club a huge favour especially with young players across Europe & maybe reminded some of what this club once achieved too? So well done the kids!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdomlahor Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I thought it would be "Oko-ray" at first with him being born in Cote d'Ivoire. I would say that his upbringing in Denmark has meant that people have referred to him as "Okora" rather than the more French sounding alternative, and it's just caught on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdabush 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 to the forum. We have a belgian fan who only signed up to the forum because he was a fan of Benteke. It seems like he's now a big Villa fan. Being a Villa fan can sometimes seem difficult, especially recently however now that the club seems to be turning things around, our future looks a lot more bright and hopefully Okore will be one of our key players going forward. Thanks again for your input and BTW instead of forza we tend to say 'Up the Villa or UTV' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I think Baker has a small chance but I'd be surprised if our first choice central pairing wasn't Vlaar & Okore once everything settles down. I think I'd be concerned if I was Clark, although his injury makes it less clear whether it is he or Baker in pole position. Bof..Unlike seasons where the team has picked itself, we now have competition for places. players will develop at different rates, players we didn't rate will FIGHT for their future...our opinions will change as players develop at different rates, existing players will not just sit back and have their shirt lost to new recruits.it will be an exciting time. as ELO eloquently sang....."theres going to be a showdown" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdomlahor Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Apparently he's only on 15k p/w. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMushroom Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I'm sure agents are pushing like hell to get their younger players to us too Lambert's phone probably doesn't stop ringing these days Apparently, Lambert has said that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I think Baker has a small chance but I'd be surprised if our first choice central pairing wasn't Vlaar & Okore once everything settles down. I think I'd be concerned if I was Clark, although his injury makes it less clear whether it is he or Baker in pole position. I'd say so too. Lambert rates both Clark and Baker, he's said so on more than one occassion. They will get their chances and they know it, it's been about squads for a loooong time now at the top rather than first eleven and it's brilliant that now we look to be building a squad with competition for places all over the pitch. Absolutely and utterly spot on....we don't know who will start Paul Lambert will pick the ones who he believes will win us the game. The important thing is the SQUAD is stronger and that what the pundits judge us upon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaonsea Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 To the jaws theme: da da dada da da dada da da da da da jores okoreeeeeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Apparently he's only on 15k p/w. While I'm delighted with Lambert's approach, it pisses me off that before he came along we had years of paying massive wages and massive fees for mediocre and often old players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 He has a very jolly smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfcwills10 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 He's incredibly endearing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLohn Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 He came from Denmark To play at Villa Park That's Okore He is a rock at the back Like our Lion on crack It's Okore Great signing! This really sends a signal out to other possible signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfcwills10 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Anybody else having problems with AVTV? :S can't get the videos to start?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdomlahor Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 The Okore one wasn't working initially but they fixed it and it's working fine for me now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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