The_Lions_Roar Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) The beeb have an article up where they ask their European experts to name the best sub £10mil signings. Okore is listed and says we have an absolute bargain, with teams being out off from buying him due to his lack of height, at 6 ft. But it says he has a fantastic leap that this is irrelevant. Looking forward to seeing more of him. Edited September 4, 2013 by The_Lions_Roar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshVilla Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Definitely one of the buys this summer that's had the most immediate and significant impact. The fact that he's so composed makes me feel very confident that he'll deal with any dangers. Obviously, he's not gonna be able to deal with every single ball in our half, but I feel a hell of a lot more relaxed when he's on the pitch, which is massively important to get from a defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMerson Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 He's like a miniature Sol Campbell, in my opinion. Great player, will only get better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 From BBC. Okore is one of the bargains listed. Worth a read. Here. Premier League: Finding a bargain like Michu at Swansea ....... From Denmark Name: Jores Okore Age: 21 Position: Central defender Move: Nordsjaelland to Aston Villa for a reported £4m Editor-in-chief of Danish football magazine Tipsbladet, Troels Bager Thogersen: The name Jores Okore isn't a household one in England like Didier Drogba or the Toure brothers, but the Danish stopper with Ivorian roots could be the next big thing in the Premier League. It took him just 16 months to go from an unknown teenager at Nordsjaelland to being his team's best performer in the Champions League and a full Denmark international. He has the strength, pace and mental toughness to be a star. Some continental clubs, including Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund, chose not to pursue a deal for Okore because of his perceived lack of height at 6ft. But with a great leap and impeccable timing, Okore should be able to subdue the biggest aerial threats in the Premier League. Aston Villa arguably underpaid for Okore because of the height and they should be very happy they were the ones to secure Okore's signature. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biskitt Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) Just seen that his middle name is "Charlemagne" I like him even more now, Kid Charlemagne Edited September 5, 2013 by Biskitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) Just seen that his middle name is "Charlemagne" I like him even more now, Kid Charlemagne King of the Franks? Edited September 5, 2013 by AVFCforever1991 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I see Charlemagne and Jesus both went to the same portrait painter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biskitt Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Just seen that his middle name is "Charlemagne" I like him even more now, Kid Charlemagne King of the Franks? I was thinking more Steely Dan - Kid Charlemagne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted September 5, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted September 5, 2013 6 foot? Pft....midget! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted September 5, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted September 5, 2013 I think he has chosen the perfect team with us too (Ignoring my slight bias)as we have just witnessed one of the worst defensive seasons i can remember. He already looks our most competent defender, which im sure has been helped by the fact expectations on this side of our game are quite low ATM. Imagine what he will be like when he gets up to speed with the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) His full name is Tetchi Jores Charlemagne Ulrich Okore Edited September 5, 2013 by Mantis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted September 5, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted September 5, 2013 Over to you song writers...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I see Charlemagne and Jesus both went to the same portrait painter. Actually they were the same person. Jesus was/is a vampire. True story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny*Nunny Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Check this out http://instagram.com/p/d-UHBuJKQM/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Check this outhttp://instagram.com/p/d-UHBuJKQM/ Looks like he's about to round house Ba in the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Check this outhttp://instagram.com/p/d-UHBuJKQM/ Looks like he's about to round house Ba in the face. Tatsumaki Senpu Kyaku! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Surprised he didn't start on Friday for Denmark, Simon Kjaer is a very overrated defender imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Didn't look too good. Hopefully just a bit of bruising and swelling. Do like Jores, great bit of defending before he got bundled over too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I'm going to take no news as good news (hopefully). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwan Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Is he alright? Any news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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