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Post by Smudge_SCFC on Jul 13, 2010 14:32:07 GMT
Mr Views was asked about this link when it first emerged 2-3 weeks ago, wasn't he? What was his reaction to it? At Malaga he wasn't very good apparently. So it'd be a gamble unless he took the English game well. Well 9 goals in 31 games for a player supposedly not playing very well in a struggling team is still a better return than we've been getting from that position in recent times. |
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Post by Irish Stokie on Jul 13, 2010 14:35:16 GMT
Looks like a very good young player, anyone mention how much the fee would be?
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 13, 2010 14:35:23 GMT
At Malaga he wasn't very good apparently. So it'd be a gamble unless he took the English game well. Well 9 goals in 31 games for a player supposedly not playing very well in a struggling team is still a better return than we've been getting from that position in recent times. Just going off what people who have seen him play have said. And when we were linked to him last time, wiki said he scored 4 goals for Malaga, now it's 9. ??? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2010 14:35:55 GMT
Dave has confirmed our interest in him.
He told us weeks ago "there may or may not be an interest in a foreign striker".
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Post by Paul Spencer on Jul 13, 2010 14:36:50 GMT
And when we were linked to him last time, wiki said he scored 4 goals for Malaga, now it's 9. ??? Was thinking the same thing myself bayern!  |
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Post by Bick on Jul 13, 2010 14:38:30 GMT
is it self preservation that everyone immediately starts doubting his ability in case we don't get him?
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Post by FullerMagic on Jul 13, 2010 14:41:44 GMT
Yeah. Elsewhere, it sys 4 in 26 at Malaga last season.
One year left on his contract. Hasn't really done much since he was a bright prospect at Chievo - but not making it at Inter is no disgrace.
He seems to be linked with smaller teams now, like AEK Athens and Brescia.
I doubt he'd cost much, relatively.
Doesn't sound a Pulis player though. I'd be doubtful there's much in this one, but time will tell
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 13, 2010 14:44:28 GMT
is it self preservation that everyone immediately starts doubting his ability in case we don't get him? Not at all, just going off what people who have seen him play recently think of him. And then there is the false goal scoring record.  And God knows what his age is!  |
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Post by sufolkstokie on Jul 13, 2010 14:45:12 GMT
Many on here moan about not having the scouting network of Wigwam, and Prem proven players cost the earth and then when a none proven Prem player comes up it is dissed. Not saying this chappie the right one, as frankly I have never seen the lad play, but:-
a) If the Spainish waiter doesnt think he is all that good, he probably is good
b) If SCFC are to progress without breaking the old bank, we have to blend the odd risk with some proven stuff
c) Anyways proven dont always mean proven twice - see Beattie, Kitson
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Post by swampmongrel on Jul 13, 2010 14:45:16 GMT
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Post by knowles on Jul 13, 2010 14:48:13 GMT
Was it Obinna who came on against South Korea and had about 3 decent long range shots? Would be a great addition.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2010 14:47:50 GMT
Who on earth has been watching him play recently and able to judge how good he is?
I hadn't heard of the fucker 'til I saw this link.
Having said that, I wouldn't mind a wager he's a hell of a lot better than the BUL (Mama).
WD
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 13, 2010 14:48:56 GMT
Many on here moan about not having the scouting network of Wigwam, and Prem proven players cost the earth and then when a none proven Prem player comes up it is dissed. Not saying this chappie the right one, as frankly I have never seen the lad play, but:- a) If the Spainish waiter doesnt think he is all that good, he probably is good b) If SCFC are to progress without breaking the old bank, we have to blend the odd risk with some proven stuff c) Anyways proven dont always mean proven twice - see Beattie, Kitson I think a season long loan would be ideal for a player like Obinna. He hasn't done too well at Malaga by all accounts and has lost his way a bit. So get him in loan and then sign him if he does well and if he doesn't, no harm is done. Makes the gamble a bit less of one. And it's a ploy we should have been doing for the past 2 seasons imo. |
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Post by gaznandi on Jul 13, 2010 14:51:00 GMT
BBC:
Aged 23.
Player profile
Obinna was top scorer in qualification with four goals but was mainly used as an impact substitute at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations. He was one of the outstanding performers for the side that reached the final of the 2008 Olympics, scoring three times. A quick striker, he can also play on the wing.
He spent the 2009/10 season on loan at Malaga from Internazionale, but he scored just four league goals as the Andalucian side narrowly beat the drop.
Obinna, who joined Inter from Chievo, nearly moved to Everton on loan in 2008 but could not obtain a work permit.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2010 14:52:35 GMT
Given half the chance I'd sign him up permanently and not bother fucking around with a loan deal.
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Post by gaznandi on Jul 13, 2010 14:55:43 GMT
Goal.com Jul 8, 2010 9:36:00 AM After seemingly giving up on the capture of Kevin Prince-Boateng, Lazio now are chasing Nigerian winger Victor Obinna, according to the Corriere dello Sport. The 23-year-old Nigerian spent last season out on loan at Spanish side Malaga scoring four goals in 26 appearances. From just 5 days ago,And they will have seen him play far more than we have folks... And i've just seen a goal he scored for Chievo, if he did it for Stoke it would go down as legendary... ;D |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 13, 2010 14:57:06 GMT
He was good on footy manager WD so I can see where You're coming from! |
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Post by gaznandi on Jul 13, 2010 14:59:56 GMT
Just imagine the second goal in a Stoke shirt... ;D
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Post by MrDBrent on Jul 13, 2010 15:02:33 GMT
sign him up
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Post by funkyphantom on Jul 13, 2010 15:02:33 GMT
Goal.com Jul 8, 2010 9:36:00 AM After seemingly giving up on the capture of Kevin Prince-Boateng, Lazio now are chasing Nigerian winger Victor Obinna, according to the Corriere dello Sport. The 23-year-old Nigerian spent last season out on loan at Spanish side Malaga scoring four goals in 26 appearances. From just 5 days ago,And they will have seen him play far more than we have folks... And i've just seen a goal he scored for Chievo, if he did it for Stoke it would go down as legendary... ;D linky to the goal mate  |
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Post by funkyphantom on Jul 13, 2010 15:02:58 GMT
bugger :/
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Post by FrostySCFC on Jul 13, 2010 15:05:06 GMT
Just imagine the second goal in a Stoke shirt... ;D Just imagine that celebration in a Stoke shirt!!  It'd be like having an African Peter Beagrie  |
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Post by lew4stoke1 on Jul 13, 2010 15:06:18 GMT
its weird how on wiki it says about him at his clubs then it just says stoke city fc in bold writing wonder what it means
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Post by nott1 on Jul 13, 2010 15:14:14 GMT
A winger with blistering pace and a powerful shot according to his 'net profile. GET HIM IN TONE!
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Post by swampmongrel on Jul 13, 2010 15:15:37 GMT
its weird how on wiki it says about him at his clubs then it just says stoke city fc in bold writing wonder what it means It probably means WhyDelilah is in the middle of an edit. |
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Post by StokieBoy31 on Jul 13, 2010 15:21:09 GMT
GET HIM NOW TONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (please) |
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Post by boscfc on Jul 13, 2010 15:26:32 GMT
He's a dead ringer for Gladstone Small.
Where's his neck?
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Jul 13, 2010 15:28:33 GMT
Of course the important thing is - can he play with Pav? |
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Post by southwalesstokie on Jul 13, 2010 15:29:35 GMT
I follow Sampdoria quite a lot as my Italian team (my Ma n Pa bought me the strip when I was young!) and so I watch Serie A a fair bit. Seen Obinna a few times and this lad would be ideal for us. Bags of pace and usually an end product. There has to be some reason why Inter signed him and he wont get a look in there this season.
Definitely a "come and get me" comment. Will we act on it quickly? Probably not! We bloody should though! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2010 16:31:37 GMT
He was good on footy manager WD so I can see where You're coming from! Never seen him play. Thats why I can't understand some already saying "I don't think he's good enough". I don't imagine he's any worse than Mama Sidibe though. |
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