John Boy Saint Posted January 21 Posted January 21 On 21/01/2025 at 22:11, Toussaint said: Hopefully the murderer, to provide some much needed aggression Expand Surely you mean Ivan’s much needed Evil! 1
Ted Bates Statue Posted January 21 Posted January 21 On 21/01/2025 at 22:11, Toussaint said: Hopefully the murderer, to provide some much needed aggression Expand Hopefully without the touch of a rapist 1
Saint_clark Posted January 21 Posted January 21 Looks decent. Hopefully we give him a decent chance and don't just give him 15 minutes here and there, then write him off when he isn't instantly a world beater in a much harder league. 1
Saint Fan CaM Posted January 22 Posted January 22 I’m hoping he’s been targeted for the Chumpionship and we’ve got him early to try him out in the new look side Juric is building. At that price that would make sense - otherwise it’s another daft SR experiment trying to match EPL quality on the cheap, albeit low risk. 1
St. Ciervo Posted January 22 Posted January 22 From 2 minutes of watching youtube highlights, I really like his desire to move forward and attack the defender. Based on only that, it is worth a shot. We don't have much of that currently. 4
Convict Colony Posted January 22 Posted January 22 He at least sounds like he fits this system, likes pressing and attacking/assisting. “I’m a dynamic player, a No 8 or No 10, on the wing as well, likes to have the ball. I think they [the fans] will see a dynamic player who likes to press, run, do good for the team & hopefully get involved in goals & assists. 1
Saint NL Posted January 22 Posted January 22 On 22/01/2025 at 08:00, Convict Colony said: I think they [the fans] will see a dynamic player who likes to press, run, do good Expand So the opposite of Aribo then? 7
Nolan Posted January 22 Posted January 22 On 22/01/2025 at 08:48, Killers Knee said: Can he play up front? Can he score goals? Next. Expand Yes and Yes. Looking at Rennes and Denmark formations he's played in a front three in recent games. 1
Convict Colony Posted January 22 Posted January 22 On 22/01/2025 at 09:04, Nolan said: Yes and Yes. Looking at Rennes and Denmark formations he's played in a front three in recent games. Expand No place for actual research in this forum amigo, next you'll be doing research of where and how he played at Bodo and how we could fit into our system. On a separate note does anyone know if he is fit enough (recent game time etc) or can we expect him off the bench for the next few week. 1
Ken Tone Posted January 22 Posted January 22 He sounds to be more competition fot Fernandes (1 of our best players) than a defensive midfielder or a striker -- the positions where we need competition IMO. Still, maybe it's beggars can't be choosers with our league position. 😒
Nolan Posted January 22 Posted January 22 On 22/01/2025 at 10:06, Convict Colony said: No place for actual research in this forum amigo, next you'll be doing research of where and how he played at Bodo and how we could fit into our system. On a separate note does anyone know if he is fit enough (recent game time etc) or can we expect him off the bench for the next few week. Expand getting minutes consistently 1
Scummer Posted January 22 Posted January 22 On 22/01/2025 at 10:13, Ken Tone said: He sounds to be more competition fot Fernandes (1 of our best players) than a defensive midfielder or a striker -- the positions where we need competition IMO. Still, maybe it's beggars can't be choosers with our league position. 😒 Expand Dibling is going to be out for a while, and Armstrong has been getting regular action. I'd be happy for him to fill in for either of those. 5
benjii Posted January 22 Posted January 22 (edited) Looks like a Stuart Armstrong replacement to me. Or The Danish Joe Rothwell. Edited January 22 by benjii 2 1
Saint Mikey Posted January 22 Posted January 22 Looks like he has good feet and a decent strike. Whether he can be as effective against Prem level defenders, I guess we'll find out soon enough.
Convict Colony Posted January 22 Posted January 22 (edited) Scouting report from his last season in Bodo. https://franciscomaldonado.substack.com/p/albert-grnbk-scout-report "Gronbaek has the tools to become an elite-level creator in European football." I like I like a lot. Edited January 22 by Convict Colony 5
Chez Posted January 22 Posted January 22 On 22/01/2025 at 08:48, Killers Knee said: Can he play up front? Can he score goals? Next. Expand He's not a centre forward, so doesn't solve that problem. He did score 19 goals in 55 games for Bodo/Glimt is a good return for a winger. 2 in 16 for Rennes (not many starts for them), so he does seem to know where the net is. As always, can he do it against better oponenrts with less time etc.. 1
Saint86 Posted January 22 Posted January 22 On 22/01/2025 at 10:13, Ken Tone said: He sounds to be more competition fot Fernandes (1 of our best players) than a defensive midfielder or a striker -- the positions where we need competition IMO. Still, maybe it's beggars can't be choosers with our league position. 😒 Expand Is Fernandes likely to be here in August though? And equally, can he really play every minute of every game between now and May? Getting the lad in now and seeing if he's a good fit for next season isn't bad. And like it or not, we do struggle when Fernandes comes off, so adding extra depth to the midfield will help (assuming he's good enough). 1
franniesTache Posted January 22 Posted January 22 On 22/01/2025 at 11:51, Convict Colony said: "Gronbaek has the tools to become an elite-level creator in European football." Expand Elite level creator? Sounds like we've signed god and maybe that means a miracle will happen. Personally though knowing sport republic i'm expecting it to turn out we signed the wrong one and a green toad in a suit will stroll on the pitch in the first game declaring his hatred of Danger Mouse 1 2
John Boy Saint Posted January 22 Posted January 22 (edited) On 22/01/2025 at 10:13, Ken Tone said: Expand Edited January 22 by John Boy Saint Wrong comment
ErwinK1961 Posted January 22 Posted January 22 Looking forward to seeing if he’s more Orsic or Alcaraz.
Holmes_and_Watson Posted January 22 Posted January 22 On 22/01/2025 at 08:00, Convict Colony said: He at least sounds like he fits this system, likes pressing and attacking/assisting. “I’m a dynamic player, a No 8 or No 10, on the wing as well, likes to have the ball. I think they [the fans] will see a dynamic player who likes to press, run, do good for the team & hopefully get involved in goals & assists. Expand "goals and assists" If he's not going to do even the most basic research into the club he's joining... 🙂 1
Gloucester Saint Posted January 22 Posted January 22 On 22/01/2025 at 14:29, Chez said: He's not a centre forward, so doesn't solve that problem. He did score 19 goals in 55 games for Bodo/Glimt is a good return for a winger. 2 in 16 for Rennes (not many starts for them), so he does seem to know where the net is. As always, can he do it against better oponenrts with less time etc.. Expand Good point - Ely scored regularly for Basel including v City in the CL and at Celtic.
St. Ciervo Posted January 23 Posted January 23 I yearn for the days that Ely was our worst player ❤️ 5 1
Toussaint Posted January 23 Posted January 23 On 22/01/2025 at 08:48, Killers Knee said: Can he play up front? Can he score goals? Next. Expand Hopefully a decent midfielder will chip in with a few goals, but in my opinion improving the midfield will improve the defence and attack. Our woefully weak midfield lets the whole team down and has been the route of our problems. 2
suewhistle Posted January 23 Posted January 23 I know Youtube videos can be deceptive but he does appear to have a greater degree of pace and athleticism than Smallbone or Aribo, although the latter has been showing more of his strength recently. How would he be best used with Fernandez whilst we have them both? Their mobility does give hope that they won't get in each other's way and will feed off each other. Better than Ely (see above!) who looked like he was running in treacle. I suspect he might be on the bench on Saturday but wont necessarily get on.
Badger Posted January 23 Posted January 23 (edited) On 22/01/2025 at 08:00, Convict Colony said: He at least sounds like he fits this system, likes pressing and attacking/assisting. “I’m a dynamic player, a No 8 or No 10, on the wing as well, likes to have the ball. I think they [the fans] will see a dynamic player who likes to press, run, do good for the team & hopefully get involved in goals & assists. Expand I'm still working In 'old money' , what's the difference ? For me it implies an attacking midfield player, but not sure of the distinction, if at all. Edited January 23 by Badger
bugenhagen Posted January 23 Posted January 23 On 23/01/2025 at 09:43, Badger said: I'm still working In 'old money' , what's the difference ? For me it implies an attacking midfield player, but not sure of the distinction, if at all. Expand Nubmer 8 can also play in a midfield three is how I see it. Thats where he mostly played for Glimt, either side of the six.
notnowcato Posted January 23 Posted January 23 On 22/01/2025 at 11:29, benjii said: Looks like a Stuart Armstrong replacement to me. Or The Danish Joe Rothwell. Expand This made me laugh more than it should 😂 2
Ken Tone Posted January 23 Posted January 23 On 23/01/2025 at 09:43, Badger said: I'm still working In 'old money' , what's the difference ? For me it implies an attacking midfield player, but not sure of the distinction, if at all. Expand In real old money a no.8 was an inside left and a no.10 an inside right , or vice versa Nothing new under the sun. 😉
Verbal Posted January 23 Posted January 23 On 23/01/2025 at 10:59, Ken Tone said: In real old money a no.8 was an inside left and a no.10 an inside right , or vice versa Expand In crypto you could say a lot more but it would ultimately be worthless
St Louis Posted January 23 Posted January 23 (edited) Am I reading too much into this, or is Juric basically saying he's not likely to be here next season when we inevitably get relegated? From today's presser... "He comes on loan, he's a good option for us for these few months. He was very good for Bodo and for the national team. He's trained with us today, I think he'll be more of an option for the next game [than Newcastle]." Edited January 23 by St Louis
Chez Posted January 23 Posted January 23 On 23/01/2025 at 14:55, St Louis said: Am I readint too much into this, or is Juric basically saying he's not likely to be here next season when we inevitably get relegated? From today's presser... "He comes on loan, he's a good option for us for these few months. He was very good for Bodo and for the national team. He's trained with us today, I think he'll be more of an option for the next game [than Newcastle]." Expand Not sure that is conclusive, but the fact is, its a loan until the end of the season, after that nothing is set in stone. 1
Tommy Mulgrew Posted January 23 Posted January 23 On 23/01/2025 at 10:59, Ken Tone said: In real old money a no.8 was an inside left and a no.10 an inside right , or vice versa Expand In my wallet, a no.8 was an inside right and a no.10 an inside left. So your “vice versa” is right. Happy to help.
Dark Munster Posted Monday at 21:33 Posted Monday at 21:33 On 12/05/2025 at 21:31, Maggie May said: So… Expand ... what?
Holmes_and_Watson Posted Monday at 21:34 Posted Monday at 21:34 On 12/05/2025 at 21:31, Maggie May said: So… Expand
Lighthouse Posted Monday at 21:42 Posted Monday at 21:42 You’ve just got to stand back and admire how we’ve managed to assemble the most abysmal team in our history and then halfway through the season somehow sign a player who’s made no impact on it whatsoever. 4 3
BotleySaint Posted Monday at 21:43 Posted Monday at 21:43 On 12/05/2025 at 21:42, Lighthouse said: You’ve just got to stand back and admire how we’ve managed to assemble the most abysmal team in our history and then halfway through the season somehow sign a player who’s made no impact on it whatsoever. Expand It doesn't bode well for future recruitment. Yet another, very recent mistake. 1
trousers Posted Monday at 22:41 Posted Monday at 22:41 Hasn't he been suffering with a prolonged injury rather than just being shite...? https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/25099821.southampton-injury-update-given-loanee-gronbaek/
Patrick Bateman Posted Monday at 23:28 Posted Monday at 23:28 On 12/05/2025 at 22:41, trousers said: Hasn't he been suffering with a prolonged injury rather than just being shite...? https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/25099821.southampton-injury-update-given-loanee-gronbaek/ Expand Oh so we signed an injured player ... of course 😂 2
coalman Posted yesterday at 03:45 Posted yesterday at 03:45 On 12/05/2025 at 22:41, trousers said: Hasn't he been suffering with a prolonged injury rather than just being shite...? https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/25099821.southampton-injury-update-given-loanee-gronbaek/ Expand You're saying that like it's a choice. Why can't he be both? 1
Gloucester Saint Posted yesterday at 06:52 Posted yesterday at 06:52 The only positive is at least he isn’t compulsory to buy. The club loves a player with an Achilles injury, you could say it’s their Achilles Heel… In all honesty, Uncle Albert from Only Fools & Horses would have offered more athleticism and vitality, plus entertained the squad with WW2 stories. 1
Holmes_and_Watson Posted yesterday at 07:21 Posted yesterday at 07:21 On 13/05/2025 at 06:52, Gloucester Saint said: The only positive is at least he isn’t compulsory to buy. The club loves a player with an Achilles injury, you could say it’s their Achilles Heel… In all honesty, Uncle Albert from Only Fools & Horses would have offered more athleticism and vitality, plus entertained the squad with WW2 stories. Expand "All these footballs blasting into our goal, reminds me of the blitz. And did we fall apart then? We did not!" 1
skintsaint Posted yesterday at 09:20 Posted yesterday at 09:20 On 12/05/2025 at 21:43, BotleySaint said: It doesn't bode well for future recruitment. Yet another, very recent mistake. Expand Probably the best quality we could have attracted at the time......and still wasn't good enough.
Farmer Saint Posted yesterday at 10:14 Posted yesterday at 10:14 He's only on loan, so I'm just hoping he's Gronbaek. 3
Doctoroncall Posted yesterday at 10:20 Posted yesterday at 10:20 On 12/05/2025 at 23:28, Patrick Bateman said: Oh so we signed an injured player ... of course 😂 Expand Our modus operandi. All to improve our rehabilitation centre to be world class 🤪 1
Doctoroncall Posted yesterday at 10:22 Posted yesterday at 10:22 On 12/05/2025 at 21:42, Lighthouse said: You’ve just got to stand back and admire how we’ve managed to assemble the most abysmal team in our history and then halfway through the season somehow sign a player who’s made no impact on it whatsoever. Expand I’m hoping Wellington will come good next season, not exactly what was needed this, just trying to cling on to some optimism.
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