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Bojan
Jul 29, 2014 18:02:55 GMT
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Post by slicko on Jul 29, 2014 18:02:55 GMT
Who's going to be the first to turn that goal into a gif...race on
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Post by Bojan Mackey on Jul 29, 2014 18:45:03 GMT
That's my wank bank sorted for another few days.
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Bojan
Jul 29, 2014 18:46:13 GMT
Post by Kjones9 on Jul 29, 2014 18:46:13 GMT
How well did he track back though?
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Bojan
Jul 29, 2014 18:47:28 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2014 18:47:28 GMT
How well did he track back though? Did alright actually, floated about the place and was willing to drop back, |
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Bojan
Jul 29, 2014 18:54:31 GMT
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Post by Paul Spencer on Jul 29, 2014 18:54:31 GMT
How well did he track back though? He went hunting for the ball didn't he? Absolutely impossible to mark when you take up such deep and unorthodox positions and then he's got the pace to put himself somewhere else entirely when he decides to go. It's all going to be about his confidence and how Hughes decides to deploy him. I reckon he was playing in his favourite position today. |
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Bojan
Jul 29, 2014 18:58:37 GMT
Post by Lakeland Potter on Jul 29, 2014 18:58:37 GMT
He does look like a young Michael Owen doesn't he?  Obviously I'm talking about the pre hamstring problem version of Owen - at least I hope I am!  |
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Bojan
Jul 29, 2014 19:01:02 GMT
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Post by Bojan Mackey on Jul 29, 2014 19:01:02 GMT
He does look like a young Michael Owen doesn't he? Obviously I'm talking about the pre hamstring problem version of Owen - at least I hope I am! If we can get Bojan firing again, he'll be twice the player Owen was. |
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Post by jezzascfc on Jul 29, 2014 19:06:58 GMT
How well did he track back though? He went hunting for the ball didn't he? Absolutely impossible to mark when you take up such deep and unorthodox positions and then he's got the pace to put himself somewhere else entirely when he decides to go. It's all going to be about his confidence and how Hughes decides to deploy him. I reckon he was playing in his favourite position today. Bojan has false 9 in the best Pep Guardiola traditions written all over him. Where does that leave MBD though? He worked hard and tracked back manfully today, but he was bought, presumably, with the intention of leading the line. Also, that right hand spot has been made his own by Wingy, due back with the squad next week. Would Bojan as a false 9 work in the Prem? Would John Terry et al be Billy Wright to his Hideguti? I still think MBD will start up top when it matters, with Ireland (excellent today) as number 10 behind him. For now, the boy Bojan may well have to get used to coming on against tired legs for the last 30 minutes, as he gets accustomed to our team and the league. It's up to him then to make a case for a permanent spot ahead of one of the front 4 (Arnie, Wingy, Diouf, Ireland). |
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Bojan
Jul 29, 2014 19:14:57 GMT
Post by pedro23 on Jul 29, 2014 19:14:57 GMT
Way too early to judge, but I thought he did well. There is no doubt he has the basic technique and vision which could make him a superstar for us. I like the roaming brief he had, difficult to mark, he gives us different options. Thought Ireland was terrific today
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Bojan
Jul 29, 2014 19:17:23 GMT
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Post by sportsman on Jul 29, 2014 19:17:23 GMT
Make the most of watching him this season he could be in demand after.
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Post by Paul Spencer on Jul 29, 2014 19:18:15 GMT
He went hunting for the ball didn't he? Absolutely impossible to mark when you take up such deep and unorthodox positions and then he's got the pace to put himself somewhere else entirely when he decides to go. It's all going to be about his confidence and how Hughes decides to deploy him. I reckon he was playing in his favourite position today. Bojan has false 9 in the best Pep Guardiola traditions written all over him. Where does that leave MBD though? He worked hard and tracked back manfully today, but he was bought, presumably, with the intention of leading the line. Also, that right hand spot has been made his own by Wingy, due back with the squad next week. Would Bojan as a false 9 work in the Prem? Would John Terry et al be Billy Wright to his Hideguti? I still think MBD will start up top when it matters, with Ireland (excellent today) as number 10 behind him. For now, the boy Bojan may well have to get used to coming on against tired legs for the last 30 minutes, as he gets accustomed to our team and the league. It's up to him then to make a case for a permanent spot ahead of one of the front 4 (Arnie, Wingy, Diouf, Ireland).
Good post Jezza.
Can Hughes make a false number 9 work in the Prem? Who knows, but it'll be fun watching.
Thing is, I don't think Bojan can really play any other position (well not successfully anyway) but I saw enough today to suggest that Diouf might work on the right.
As you say, his work rate was excellent and his covering of his right back really was first class - he didn't shirk his responsibility at all.
If Bojan's pace and unusual positioning can take up the concentration of the defenders, then I guess the plan is, that it will open up opportunities for Diouf to exploit around the back.
I'm not convinced that Wingy is nailed on as one of the front four, indeed he proved he was better up top than out on the flank in the final few games of last season, he could actually become cover for Bojan up top!
Maybe Hughes himself doesn't even know what his favoured front four is going to be and he's actually experimenting as we speak.
For me though, Arnie is best on the left, Bojan is best as a false number 9 and Ireland is best in the hole, whether that means they make the XI playing in those positions or somebody else does, who knows?
But it's all very exciting watching it unfold.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2014 19:19:03 GMT
How well did he track back though? Not much but he slide tackled a few players like Cookie used to do, so he's going to fit in well. |
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Bojan
Jul 29, 2014 19:24:24 GMT
Post by jezzascfc on Jul 29, 2014 19:24:24 GMT
Bojan has false 9 in the best Pep Guardiola traditions written all over him. Where does that leave MBD though? He worked hard and tracked back manfully today, but he was bought, presumably, with the intention of leading the line. Also, that right hand spot has been made his own by Wingy, due back with the squad next week. Would Bojan as a false 9 work in the Prem? Would John Terry et al be Billy Wright to his Hideguti? I still think MBD will start up top when it matters, with Ireland (excellent today) as number 10 behind him. For now, the boy Bojan may well have to get used to coming on against tired legs for the last 30 minutes, as he gets accustomed to our team and the league. It's up to him then to make a case for a permanent spot ahead of one of the front 4 (Arnie, Wingy, Diouf, Ireland).
Good post Jezza.
Can Hughes make a false number 9 work in the Prem? Who knows, but it'll be fun watching.
Thing is, I don't think Bojan can really play any other position (well not successfully anyway) but I saw enough today to suggest that Diouf might work on the right.
As you say, his work rate was excellent and his covering of his right back really was first class - he didn't shirk his responsibility at all.
If Bojan's pace and unusual positioning can take up the concentration of the defenders, then I guess the plan is, that it will open up opportunities for Diouf to exploit around the back.
I'm not convinced that Wingy is nailed on as one of the front four, indeed he proved he was better up top than out on the flank in the final few games of last season, he could actually become cover for Bojan up top!
Maybe Hughes himself doesn't even know what his favoured front four is going to be and he's actually experimenting as we speak.
For me though, Arnie is best on the left, Bojan is best as a false number 9 and Ireland is best in the hole, whether that means they make the XI playing in those positions or somebody else does, who knows?
But it's all very exciting watching it unfold.
Even more interesting would be if we sign another right winger, be it MFW, Redmond or AN Other. I agree that none of the current options for the right are ideal, all being converted front men who generally look ill at ease when pushed to the flank. No doubt Hughes will rotate his forwards in search of the right mix, as most are fairly flexible (ie, all but Crouch!) and there is no harm in trying a few things in friendlies to see how they work. After improving fitness, that is what they are for, really. |
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Jul 29, 2014 19:47:18 GMT
Anyone else think that this plethora of quality attacking players we are putting together looks as if we are planning for the 2015/16 season to include a European campaign?  |
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Post by stokiejoe on Jul 29, 2014 19:56:32 GMT
Anyone else think that this plethora of quality attacking players we are putting together looks as if we are planning for the 2015/16 season to include a European campaign? We certainly seem to be preparing for it. If it works we are in for a cracking season, it will be intriguing to see what the media make of us, how many teams will have an "unlucky" game against us before we actually get the credit. |
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Bojan
Jul 29, 2014 20:04:14 GMT
Post by liamo on Jul 29, 2014 20:04:14 GMT
As much as comparisons are shitty, you can tell he's played with/watched Messi, whenever he wasn't getting the ball he came back to collect it so he could run forward
I can definitely see where the whole "new messi" thing came from, give him time to settle and he'll be amazing for us, only downside being i can't see him being with us for very long
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Post by Bojan Mackey on Jul 29, 2014 20:24:44 GMT
As much as comparisons are shitty, you can tell he's played with/watched Messi, whenever he wasn't getting the ball he came back to collect it so he could run forward I can definitely see where the whole "new messi" thing came from, give him time to settle and he'll be amazing for us, only downside being i can't see him being with us for very long Just fake an injury when any clubs come knocking "Oh no sorry Brendan, his leg fell off in training earlier, can I interest you in Walters instead?". |
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Bojan
Jul 29, 2014 20:54:49 GMT
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Post by cja103 on Jul 29, 2014 20:54:49 GMT
Having seen him in the last two games and training this week this guy looks a cut above the rest and after a bit of time in the premier league I can see him being one the best signings of the window in the league.
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Bojan
Jul 29, 2014 21:40:40 GMT
Post by mamasidibescfc on Jul 29, 2014 21:40:40 GMT
Anyone else think that this plethora of quality attacking players we are putting together looks as if we are planning for the 2015/16 season to include a European campaign? We certainly seem to be preparing for it. If it works we are in for a cracking season, it will be intriguing to see what the media make of us, how many teams will have an "unlucky" game against us before we actually get the credit. I think next season will be similar to the last one, hughes tinkered about with his top 4 until he found the right balance by bringing in odemwengie in january and then we were brilliant to watch. The positive thing is though, we have built on last seasons squad so in theory we should have a team capable of starting this season with the form we finished last. Granted Odemwengie and Cameron won't be involved for the first few weeks until they are up to speed but we have plenty of options, even if that does include Brek Shea  (personally, I can't see him being anywhere near the first team.) |
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Bojan
Jul 29, 2014 22:14:08 GMT
Post by nott1 on Jul 29, 2014 22:14:08 GMT
Odem should be fit as a fiddle, as he has been playing until recently at a high level.I see no reason to stop him jumping right back into the team!
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Bojan
Jul 29, 2014 22:25:22 GMT
Post by lastoftheldk on Jul 29, 2014 22:25:22 GMT
he must have some power/technique in those legs the way the ball left his foot for that goal
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Post by Pretty Little Boother on Jul 29, 2014 23:07:24 GMT
Anyone else think that this plethora of quality attacking players we are putting together looks as if we are planning for the 2015/16 season to include a European campaign? We'll get in via our League Cup win. Obviously our FA Cup win won't matter because we'll have already qualified! |
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Bojan
Jul 29, 2014 23:47:39 GMT
Post by parttimelurker on Jul 29, 2014 23:47:39 GMT
The goal is all over SSN now, I think we may have ourselves a genuine media darling in Bojan. Expect headlines such as:
Sky sources are reporting that Bojan has just broken wind. Nobody was injured in the incident but caution is advised in the area due to a slightly toxic lingering smell of fermented chorizo.
If I was a unfortunate enough to be a Vale supporter then I'd put my fingers in my ears and hum really hard during the coming season.
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Bojan
Jul 29, 2014 23:56:16 GMT
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Post by Bojan Mackey on Jul 29, 2014 23:56:16 GMT
I just want to see this score line this season
Stoke City 5 Arsenal 0
Bojan 12, 27, 52 Shawcross 68 Diouf 80
Wilshere sent off for Arsenal
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Bojan
Jul 30, 2014 0:11:56 GMT
Post by Gary Hackett on Jul 30, 2014 0:11:56 GMT
He went hunting for the ball didn't he? Absolutely impossible to mark when you take up such deep and unorthodox positions and then he's got the pace to put himself somewhere else entirely when he decides to go. It's all going to be about his confidence and how Hughes decides to deploy him. I reckon he was playing in his favourite position today. Bojan has false 9 in the best Pep Guardiola traditions written all over him. Where does that leave MBD though? He worked hard and tracked back manfully today, but he was bought, presumably, with the intention of leading the line. Also, that right hand spot has been made his own by Wingy, due back with the squad next week. Would Bojan as a false 9 work in the Prem? Would John Terry et al be Billy Wright to his Hideguti? I still think MBD will start up top when it matters, with Ireland (excellent today) as number 10 behind him. For now, the boy Bojan may well have to get used to coming on against tired legs for the last 30 minutes, as he gets accustomed to our team and the league. It's up to him then to make a case for a permanent spot ahead of one of the front 4 (Arnie, Wingy, Diouf, Ireland). Totally agree with this, he should be pressing Diouf for a start, i know who i'd start. |
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Bojan
Jul 30, 2014 0:17:42 GMT
Post by cheadlestokie on Jul 30, 2014 0:17:42 GMT
As long as he is sent off in the 90th minute so they have no excuse
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Bojan
Jul 30, 2014 0:38:40 GMT
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Post by trickydicky73 on Jul 30, 2014 0:38:40 GMT
He does look like a young Michael Owen doesn't he? Obviously I'm talking about the pre hamstring problem version of Owen - at least I hope I am! That's what my first impression of him was. I hope he doesn't have the same luck with injuries! |
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Bojan
Jul 30, 2014 8:46:20 GMT
Post by rockzscfc on Jul 30, 2014 8:46:20 GMT
It was refreshing to see a player break from the halfway line. Take on players and still have the confidence to put the ball into the back of the net. Not forgetting that S04 are pretty much at match fitness now. Bodes well for the future. Liked his link up with Arnie, obviously Muinesta tried to pass to him at every avaliable option.
I just hope that we dont try to put it long to him ever again. Saw a few long pass' upto him i think our defence forgot that he is 5'7 not 6'11 but that will come with time.
We could have a gem on our hands for sure, but need to keep prospect. He has come to stoke because his level as fallen so we need to give the lad time.
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Bojan
Jul 30, 2014 9:21:06 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2014 9:21:06 GMT
I think he will be one of the first names on the sheet in Hughes' eyes. That leaves the question who do you put around him? Arnie will no doubt have his spot sealed so that leaves someone playing off the front man and an attacking right midfielder. For that Attacking right midfielder we could potentially have Diouf, Assaidi/Redmond, Odemwingie, fightig for it. I expect Ireland will be the one that links it all together just off the front man.
Although i'm thinking Diouf should be the man leading the line, I can't see Bojan doing the tracking back protecting the right back like Diouf/Odemwingie do.
I think his signing really has thrown what we thought out the window.
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Post by Pretty Little Boother on Jul 30, 2014 9:30:22 GMT
I haven't got a frigging clue where he's going to play, I'm already in love with him so I'm dreading it turning into another Tuncay scenario.
Although Ireland has been ace and played well yesterday (so I've heard), I'd rather lose him for Bojan than anyone else in those four front positions, even if it's harsh as hell to drop him.
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(personally, I can't see him being anywhere near the first team.)
