Luc nilis Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I haven't watched him fully in a game yet but watched the highlights of all the preseason games on avtv, and it seems he's had a hand in quite a few of the goals scored so far. i've been pleasantly surprised... so far. Think the poorer babel comment is a little harsh imo. each to their own tho. played a good number of games for his old club and probably wasn't expecting a team like us to come calling. with better players around him and an exciting new challenge he may just raise his game. i predict he'll be reliable, industrious with a will to get forward. may not always have the ability to do the things he wants. Hopefully respond to some good coaching. point is i think i see more positives than negatives with bacuna right now. great for squad strength either way i hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Yep I think that's a fair comment. There are positives there in Bacuna. Some very rusty bits too but Benteke had plenty of that when he joined. He's only young so it will all depend on how he develops as a player and adapts to our game. I am sure he'll play a part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted July 31, 2013 Moderator Share Posted July 31, 2013 Really not impressed from what I've seen so far in pre-season. Look a poorer Ryan Babel. I'm not even sure how a winger would go about being poorer than Ryan Babel. Notoriously incapable of carrying out the most basic of tactical instructions. The proverbial headless chicken footballer sent onto the pitch while hoping his lack of direction doesn't do too much damage to the team's shape. And isn't Bacuna playing more centrally anyway? The only way you could have a poor Ryan Babel would be to get hold of the real Ryan Babel and remove his brain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Why do all the other new signings just have their name and Bacuna has 'signed:'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted July 31, 2013 Moderator Share Posted July 31, 2013 Long story short. The URLs of the new forum reflect the thread name so if we change it we wreck months of google searches. Which is why most/all newer player threads were given a more 'future proofed' title in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Ah, fair enough. I always wondered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Liking what I'm hearing about this guy. Looks like he could be the surprise package considering he probably arrived with the least fanfare and commotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaonsea Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Still undecided on him. Can't put my finger on it. Not sure he has the quality on the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 it seems he has a very nice delivery on set pieces and can score goals. Must play in CM alongside Westwood and Sylla/Delph depending on who were playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I think he's going to be a useful squad player and cover for Lowton. At this point I don't see him getting in ahead of Delph, Sylla or Westwood. And in other games I think we might see one of those dropped for a new number 10 or Helenius. I think he'll play his part but can't see him being a regular starter next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Despite Sylla's Injury - I still wouldn't expect Bacuna to start v Arsenal. I think he needs more time to adapt to the english game - and may end up being a utility \ squad player in any case. Sylla is a big loss for us - I really don't see how people can say otherwise. - KEA has looked better pre season - so lets hope he has made the transition after a difficult first season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 (edited) Despite Sylla's Injury - I still wouldn't expect Bacuna to start v Arsenal. I think he needs more time to adapt to the english game - and may end up being a utility \ squad player in any case. Sylla is a big loss for us - I really don't see how people can say otherwise. - KEA has looked better pre season - so lets hope he has made the transition after a difficult first season. I was reading a piece by James Nursery where he said after talking to Lambert and the Coaching staff that they think KEA is now ready to be the player they brought. Apparently, as we could all see he struggled to adjust to the pace of the Prem League last season. Also think Bacuna will surprise a few - don't think he has come here to sit on the bench. Edited August 16, 2013 by villan_007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Despite Sylla's Injury - I still wouldn't expect Bacuna to start v Arsenal. I think he needs more time to adapt to the english game - and may end up being a utility \ squad player in any case. Sylla is a big loss for us - I really don't see how people can say otherwise. - KEA has looked better pre season - so lets hope he has made the transition after a difficult first season. I was reading a piece by James Nursery where he said after talking to Lambert and the Coaching staff that they think KEA is now ready to be the player they brought. Apparently, as we could all see he struggled to adjust to the pace of the Prem League last season. Also think Bacuna will surprise a few - don't think he has come here to sit on the bench. I think KEA is the player we bought. A poor player who was plying his trade in a mediocre league. I give KEA two games at most then we will not see him again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 with 3 games in a about a week.. im sure Bacuna will get a run out at some stage. I like the look of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Bacuna says he will make sure we come back with 3 points. I trust him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praisedmambo Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Still undecided on him. Can't put my finger on it. Not sure he has the quality on the ball I think it's good that you're undecided considering he has never ever played a competitive game for the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbs Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Still undecided on him. Can't put my finger on it. Not sure he has the quality on the ball I think it's good that you're undecided considering he has never ever played a competitive game for the club. Leave your judgement until he gets a few Premier league fixtures under his belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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samjp26 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Hahaha, spot on Leo! What a legend, think it is his legit account too since Luna came out of the blue to promote it and tell people to follow him, also Petrov tweeted him earlier saying congrats on the debut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Yep. Think he got told to delete it because of the language. He certainly likes it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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