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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Jan 26, 2023 8:00:10 GMT
From what I understand they are completely different types of player - Smallbone is central attacking mid and Celina is more wide mid/winger. More of a replacement for Fosu. Get rid of Smallbone and we need someone else and to be honest it's way more likely we'll get rid of Powell given Neil's preferences for that position and Powell's injury record. Listening to what Celina says he certainly sees himself as a no10 type. Fair enough but his profile on this site www.transfermarkt.co.uk/bersant-celina/profil/spieler/229695 still has him down as a left winger and attacking mid as an alternative. Good to have options but Neil seems to like Smallbone so I don't see it as signaling the end of his loan especially with Powell's ongoing injury issues. |
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Post by oldspeckledben on Jan 26, 2023 9:58:30 GMT
I acknowledged that they both spoke good English. Merely pointing out they have something in common which may well encourage camaraderie, but hey ho... Sarks is a Montenegrin isn’t he? Correct. A lot of people in Montenegro speak Albanian. |
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Post by tachyon on Jan 26, 2023 10:12:38 GMT
Where's he play: Five seasons as an left sided/wide, inverted attacking mid, frequently popping up in the half space channel, two more as a touchline hugging winger. As a goalscorer: 84% right footed, zero threat in the air, 0.17 non penalty xG per 90 in the Championship (8145 minutes). Smallbone's running at 0.08, Powell in the Championship is 0.32. Averaged 5 free kicks a season, so mostly open play attempts. Likes a shot from range, so lots of low grade efforts. Here's his shot map. (Waste's a lot of possession with poor quality shots?) Attachment DeletedCreativity: Around 0.17 expected assists per 90. Isn't too reliant on dead balls, 75% of his expected assists in the Champ were from open play. (compare Baker who runs at around 50/50). As a creator an upgrade on Smallbone, slight downgrade on a fit Powell. Last played in the Championship in 19/20. |
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Post by Los Alfareros on Jan 26, 2023 11:23:10 GMT
Is he here? Can he be involved on Sunday????
I love getting my hopes up on a new signing I have never heard of, and imagining him to be brilliant and score every week, like free kicks and everything from outside the box.
Gooo aaarrrn Celina my son!!!
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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Jan 26, 2023 11:51:54 GMT
Sarks is a Montenegrin isn’t he? Correct. A lot of people in Montenegro speak Albanian. Actually his nationality is Kosovan where Albanian and Serbian are the recognised languages. Apparently. |
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Post by nigerianstokie on Jan 26, 2023 12:49:09 GMT
Correct. A lot of people in Montenegro speak Albanian. Actually his nationality is Kosovan where Albanian and Serbian are the recognised languages. Apparently. They’re talking about Sarkic. |
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Post by Veritas on Jan 26, 2023 13:28:27 GMT
Sarks is a Montenegrin isn’t he? Correct. A lot of people in Montenegro speak Albanian. 5% of population is ethnic Albanian |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2023 13:52:42 GMT
Listening to what Celina says he certainly sees himself as a no10 type. Fair enough but his profile on this site www.transfermarkt.co.uk/bersant-celina/profil/spieler/229695 still has him down as a left winger and attacking mid as an alternative. Good to have options but Neil seems to like Smallbone so I don't see it as signaling the end of his loan especially with Powell's ongoing injury issues. Smallbone has played 25x for us, of which maybe two have been good performances. Powell is never fit, so he’s a waste of a wage. If Smallbone went back, I wouldn’t be bothered by it. That said, if this guy can play well 1 in 10 games, Smallbone can play well 1 in 12 and Powell could be fit for 3 or so games before the end of the season, it may be just enough to keep us up 😂 |
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Post by etebojan on Jan 26, 2023 14:12:38 GMT
wonder why this hasn't been announced yet, do you think we're waiting to do a one-two with Harry leaving announcement followed up quickly with a signing?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2023 14:28:46 GMT
Would be an interesting signing.
Graham Potter paid 3 million quid to take him to Swansea, so he must have ability.
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Post by stokie63 on Jan 26, 2023 14:44:20 GMT
As he got lost its a long medical that we must be doing has it fell through or are waiting for our usual Friday announcement.
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Post by shrewspotter on Jan 26, 2023 14:45:12 GMT
As he got lost its a long medical that we must be doing has it fell through or are waiting for our usual Friday announcement. double announcement maybe? In fairness every announcement seems to take an age |
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Post by Chewbacca the Wookie on Jan 26, 2023 17:09:25 GMT
Must be a good announcement video.
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Post by wakefieldstokie on Jan 26, 2023 17:10:44 GMT
Would be an interesting signing. Graham Potter paid 3 million quid to take him to Swansea, so he must have ability. We paid Burnley 9m for Vokes. It’s irrelevant to a degree |
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Post by clarkeda on Jan 26, 2023 17:12:41 GMT
Must be a good announcement video. Burnley been knocking it out the park recently |
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Post by lancashirelad on Jan 26, 2023 17:15:00 GMT
As he got lost its a long medical that we must be doing has it fell through or are waiting for our usual Friday announcement. More than likely awaiting international clearance before any annoucement. |
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Post by walrus on Jan 26, 2023 17:58:22 GMT
Fair enough but his profile on this site www.transfermarkt.co.uk/bersant-celina/profil/spieler/229695 still has him down as a left winger and attacking mid as an alternative. Good to have options but Neil seems to like Smallbone so I don't see it as signaling the end of his loan especially with Powell's ongoing injury issues. Smallbone has played 25x for us, of which maybe two have been good performances. Powell is never fit, so he’s a waste of a wage. If Smallbone went back, I wouldn’t be bothered by it. That said, if this guy can play well 1 in 10 games, Smallbone can play well 1 in 12 and Powell could be fit for 3 or so games before the end of the season, it may be just enough to keep us up 😂 Smallbone has very rarely been allowed to play in the free attacking midfield role that Powell typically occupies though. He’s been made to play a deeper role that’s more concerned with covering ground and closing down space than creating chances. For me that’s a shame as on the occasions he’s been allowed to play a more attacking role he’s had his best games. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2023 18:06:50 GMT
Smallbone has played 25x for us, of which maybe two have been good performances. Powell is never fit, so he’s a waste of a wage. If Smallbone went back, I wouldn’t be bothered by it. That said, if this guy can play well 1 in 10 games, Smallbone can play well 1 in 12 and Powell could be fit for 3 or so games before the end of the season, it may be just enough to keep us up 😂 Smallbone has very rarely been allowed to play in the free attacking midfield role that Powell typically occupies though. He’s been made to play a deeper role that’s more concerned with covering ground and closing down space than creating chances. For me that’s a shame as on the occasions he’s been allowed to play a more attacking role he’s had his best games. While he did get a neat side foot finish versus Reading, what does he offer creatively? He played more advanced there and didn’t create anything for others. |
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Jan 26, 2023 18:43:04 GMT
Smallbone has very rarely been allowed to play in the free attacking midfield role that Powell typically occupies though. He’s been made to play a deeper role that’s more concerned with covering ground and closing down space than creating chances. For me that’s a shame as on the occasions he’s been allowed to play a more attacking role he’s had his best games. While he did get a neat side foot finish versus Reading, what does he offer creatively? He played more advanced there and didn’t create anything for others. He's not very ambitious on the ball(Smallbone). I thought AN preferred that in favouring him over Powell when Powell was fit. Now he's signing this Celina(who's known for being quite flambouyant and giving away possession more than less ambitious players) I'm not sure what to think. Nick is more creative and better physically than either of them. |
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 26, 2023 19:31:59 GMT
Looks like imminent announcement
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Post by Chewbacca the Wookie on Jan 26, 2023 19:39:43 GMT
Looks like imminent announcement Great stuff got to be Celina |
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Post by banksy1art on Jan 26, 2023 19:46:00 GMT
😂😂
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 26, 2023 19:46:32 GMT
www.stokecityfc.com/news/2023/january/26/bersant-is-a-potter/Manager Alex Neil said: “I’m delighted we have managed to secure the services of Bersant. He’s a player who knows the Championship well and it’s apparent that he is really keen to make his mark again in English football.” Technical Director Ricky Martin said: “We are really pleased to have made Bersant our second signing of this transfer window. Technically, he’s a very exciting player who will bring great creativity to our squad and I know he wants to make his time with us a success. I’m sure everyone will get behind him and help him settle into his new environment.”
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 26, 2023 19:48:28 GMT
www.dfco.fr/bersant-celina-en-pret-a-stoke-city/The DFCO announces the termination of Bersant Celina's loan with Turkish club Kasımpaşa SK. The Kosovar midfielder is on a new loan, with an option to buy, at Stoke City. Recruited from Swansea City in September 2020 and under contract until 2024, Bersant Celina will continue his career at Stoke City, 18th in the Championship, after playing at Kasımpaşa SK during the first part of the season. The Kosovar international, performing with Kasımpaşa SK, will be responsible for helping to maintain Stoke City in the Championship during his six-month loan, with an option to buy. Good luck for this new challenge.
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Jan 26, 2023 19:49:01 GMT
www.stokecityfc.com/news/2023/january/26/bersant-is-a-potter/Manager Alex Neil said: “I’m delighted we have managed to secure the services of Bersant. He’s a player who knows the Championship well and it’s apparent that he is really keen to make his mark again in English football.” Technical Director Ricky Martin said: “We are really pleased to have made Bersant our second signing of this transfer window. Technically, he’s a very exciting player who will bring great creativity to our squad and I know he wants to make his time with us a success. I’m sure everyone will get behind him and help him settle into his new environment.” No mention of option to buy. |
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Post by 4doorsaloon on Jan 26, 2023 19:49:15 GMT
Name fits perfectly with the shaqiri song. 😁
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Post by 4doorsaloon on Jan 26, 2023 19:49:27 GMT
Name fits perfectly with the shaqiri song. 😁
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 26, 2023 19:49:52 GMT
www.stokecityfc.com/news/2023/january/26/bersant-is-a-potter/Manager Alex Neil said: “I’m delighted we have managed to secure the services of Bersant. He’s a player who knows the Championship well and it’s apparent that he is really keen to make his mark again in English football.” Technical Director Ricky Martin said: “We are really pleased to have made Bersant our second signing of this transfer window. Technically, he’s a very exciting player who will bring great creativity to our squad and I know he wants to make his time with us a success. I’m sure everyone will get behind him and help him settle into his new environment.” No mention of option to buy. There is in the Dijon announcement |
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Post by lordb on Jan 26, 2023 19:49:59 GMT
www.stokecityfc.com/news/2023/january/26/bersant-is-a-potter/Manager Alex Neil said: “I’m delighted we have managed to secure the services of Bersant. He’s a player who knows the Championship well and it’s apparent that he is really keen to make his mark again in English football.” Technical Director Ricky Martin said: “We are really pleased to have made Bersant our second signing of this transfer window. Technically, he’s a very exciting player who will bring great creativity to our squad and I know he wants to make his time with us a success. I’m sure everyone will get behind him and help him settle into his new environment.” No mention of option to buy. See FM post |
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Post by Chewbacca the Wookie on Jan 26, 2023 19:51:05 GMT
Great stuff. Can’t beat having a player with a bit of flair signing. On his day he looks top notch.
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