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Post by FullerMagic on Jun 23, 2008 8:12:22 GMT
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Post by markscfc72 on Jun 23, 2008 8:14:51 GMT
Moroccan striker Bouchaib El-Moubarki claims he is considering a move to Stoke City.
The Premier League new boys are looking to add to their squad and manager Tony Pulis has drawn up a list of transfer targets.
According to reports in Morocco, El-Moubarki's name is being considered by Stoke as Pulis aims to boost his attack.
El-Moubarki was part of Morocco's Africa Cup of Nations squad earlier this year and also featured in a 2010 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda at the weekend.
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He spent last season at Grenoble and helped the French club secure promotion to the top flight, while he has previously played for the likes of Al Rayyan in Qatar.
Reports suggest he has been offered a deal to stay at Grenoble, but the 30-year-old is tempted by the prospect of playing in the Premier League.
"Some of my team-mates in the Morocco squad who play in England have recommended this move to me," El-Moubarki told Le Matin.
Jamaica international Rudolph Austin is another target for Stoke and could now be eligible for a work permit after previously undertaking a trial at the Britannia Stadium
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Post by knowles on Jun 23, 2008 8:16:28 GMT
Would seem a strange plunge on a 30 year old who doesn't have the greatest track record.
I'm sure we have had 'interest' in hundreds of players this summer already...we shall see what happens with them all!!
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Post by Soi Cowboy on Jun 23, 2008 8:18:51 GMT
He looks like Campo's mad twin
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 23, 2008 8:18:52 GMT
What was his goal record last season?
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Post by FullerMagic on Jun 23, 2008 8:20:39 GMT
www.lfp.fr/joueur/index.asp?no_joueur=116036According to this, TWO goals in 21 league games (15 starts, 6 sub appearances) in the French 2nd division. I think he's dreaming if he thinks we're interested, at least based on that?
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 23, 2008 8:22:43 GMT
;D Deary me! We did sign Mama mind! Who had a similar record in league 1!  |
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Post by sheikh al dubai bin stokie on Jun 23, 2008 8:32:55 GMT
anyone who has taken the money to play in a shit league like Qatar is to be avoided in my opinion...
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 23, 2008 8:36:41 GMT
Anyone who scores 2 in the French division needs to be avoided like the plague imo.  |
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Post by barndoorbanjo on Jun 23, 2008 9:40:32 GMT
www.lfp.fr/joueur/index.asp?no_joueur=116036According to this, TWO goals in 21 league games (15 starts, 6 sub appearances) in the French 2nd division. I think he's dreaming if he thinks we're interested, at least based on that? Of the 15 starts he only completed 1 full game. This is a definite no goer. |
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Jun 23, 2008 9:48:02 GMT
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Post by glouscesterstokie on Jun 23, 2008 11:51:07 GMT
tp will know what hes doing whether he signs him or he doesnt he can turn very average players into good players take mama for example
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Post by stokey-pokey pudding and pie on Jun 23, 2008 11:53:11 GMT
as has become customary i looked him up on fm08 - looked really shit and since the stats are based on fans input, we can safely assume he's not brilliant!
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Post by wakefieldstokie on Jun 23, 2008 11:54:50 GMT
9 times out of 10 when a player claims a clubs interest in him its a PR exercise. Roughly translated it should have read: "ooh please come and get me, I'm a bit passed it, not too hot but not bad either. I need a final payday, oh and by the way I'll listen to offers from other clubs"  |
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Post by dadofsam on Jun 23, 2008 11:56:48 GMT
translation - my agent has sent my details to Stoke City and they said they'd have a look-see
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Post by Bick on Jun 23, 2008 12:21:14 GMT
Yeah, could be a big mistake. But u never know, everyone wrote of Lawrence when he came to us!?!
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Jun 23, 2008 12:42:04 GMT
It's a bit different mate. I think most right-thinking Stokies looked at the potential Lawrence had shown earlier in his career and thought we could do something with him. This bloke doesn't seem to have a great pedigree at all.
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Post by BraveSirRobin on Jun 23, 2008 14:35:48 GMT
tp will know what hes doing whether he signs him or he doesnt he can turn very average players into good players take mama for example When did Mama become a good player? |
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Post by FrostySCFC on Jun 23, 2008 15:46:57 GMT
I hope we don't sign him. Imagine trying to chant Bouchaib El-Moubarki on the terraces ??? |
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Post by glouscesterstokie on Jun 23, 2008 15:54:18 GMT
tp will know what hes doing whether he signs him or he doesnt he can turn very average players into good players take mama for example When did Mama become a good player? ive always thought mama has been a good player because he holds up the ball well for fuller, when he missed some games because of his arm i thought we wernt as good as before |
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Post by barndoorbanjo on Jun 24, 2008 7:20:12 GMT
2 million quid according to this mornings papers.
I think I can smell something.
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Post by Danstoke82 on Jun 24, 2008 7:29:01 GMT
We know nothing about this guy and by the sounds of it I wiff a bit of shit about it. Surely we will need someone with proven goal scoring if we can get that person, not some shady Moroccan. £2mill...hmmmm....I smell shit!
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Post by knowles on Jun 24, 2008 8:17:42 GMT
Can anyone really see TP splashing out £2 million on an unproven 30 year old? No, neither can I
This is all down to his agent. We might have had a little gander at him (along with countless other players) but it doesn't mean we will sign him.
Fear not, we will not sign this guy
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Post by FullerMagic on Jun 24, 2008 8:44:48 GMT
Yep, I think we can safely conclude that this is utter, utter bullshit.
More chance of us signing Said Aouita, the old middle-distance runner.
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Post by FullerMagic on Jun 24, 2008 8:50:10 GMT
Pulis denies move to bring Morocco striker el-moubarki to Britannia
Stoke's promotion to the Premier League has ensured they are being linked with a plethora of players in the national media.
So who has the rumour mill got plying their trade at the Brit next season?
FORGET the reports in today's national press about a £2m Stoke City move for 30-year-old Morocco international Bouchaib El-Moubarki.
We have it from the horse's mouth - well from City boss Tony Pulis at least - that it ain't going to happen.
According to El-Moubarki, the striker who helped Grenoble win promotion to France's top flight last season, he had been advised by Morocco team-mates to seriously consider Stoke's 'offer' of a move to the Britannia this summer.
But while confirming that Stoke chief scout Lindsay Parsons had watched El-Moubarki in action in the recent past playing for Morocco, Pulis poured cold water on the idea. "He's certainly not one I've seen, so I don't see anything happening," he said.
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Post by gamesmaster on Jun 24, 2008 8:50:22 GMT
From Sentinel
Pulis denies move to bring Morocco striker el-moubarki to Britannia
Stoke's promotion to the Premier League has ensured they are being linked with a plethora of players in the national media.
So who has the rumour mill got plying their trade at the Brit next season?
FORGET the reports in today's national press about a £2m Stoke City move for 30-year-old Morocco international Bouchaib El-Moubarki.
We have it from the horse's mouth - well from City boss Tony Pulis at least - that it ain't going to happen.
According to El-Moubarki, the striker who helped Grenoble win promotion to France's top flight last season, he had been advised by Morocco team-mates to seriously consider Stoke's 'offer' of a move to the Britannia this summer.
But while confirming that Stoke chief scout Lindsay Parsons had watched El-Moubarki in action in the recent past playing for Morocco, Pulis poured cold water on the idea. "He's certainly not one I've seen, so I don't see anything happening," he said.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 24, 2008 9:27:10 GMT
Linds is back! ;D
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Post by cheadlepotter on Jun 24, 2008 9:51:49 GMT
£2,000,000???
30 year old playing in French 2nd Division
2 goals scored in the French 2nd Division
Yeah, right. I know being a new team in the Prem needing a massive load of players to even have a chance of competing in the Prem always gets linked with every player around, but some rumours really aren't worth making!
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