Have no idea how good or not he is but I doubt players like Zak and the guy from Watford are being brought in to immediately play in the Championship, surely they are here to develop a talent that we (Euell) has seen in them. I do not think the signing of these types of players has any bearing on who we add to the immediate first team squad. At least I hope not or we really are in for a long old season.
that is so underwhelming all this time we have been waiting for something to happen, then when it does it is this, seriously how will he improve our attack
Obviously your opinion is based on your vast knowledge and experience of watching the under 21 league.
Give the bloke a chance ffs.
Maybe look at your own comments before commenting on mine
southamptonaddick Member June 2013 Can I be the first to say.....................
They will never make the grade at Charlton but will probably be good enough at a lower level.
I have formed this opinion after never seeing them play.
that is so underwhelming all this time we have been waiting for something to happen, then when it does it is this, seriously how will he improve our attack
I'm not sure who you expect us to sign? I'm more excited by Ansah than I would be about championship a journeyman.
that is so underwhelming all this time we have been waiting for something to happen, then when it does it is this, seriously how will he improve our attack
I'm not sure who you expect us to sign? I'm more excited by Ansah than I would be about championship a journeyman.
As I said Birmingham got Jordan Ibe on loan, Would of been happy with that, He has played a few games, Has pace and can score
that is so underwhelming all this time we have been waiting for something to happen, then when it does it is this, seriously how will he improve our attack
I'm not sure who you expect us to sign? I'm more excited by Ansah than I would be about championship a journeyman.
As I said Birmingham got Jordan Ibe on loan
Posted on the other thread but, He's a young kid, who has impressed at most levels at Arsenal, young, pacey and free. Not sure why anyone would be underwhelmed with that.
Yes we need more experienced players in granted, but this isn't a 'Simon Church' signing.
Was very highly rated 2-3 years ago, but got a bad injury i think, and suspect he has lost his way a bit since. I think Chris Powell very much wanted him at various stages.
Loads of highly rated youngsters never go on to meet their full potential. Hopefully Zak will jump at this chance and it will be a good fit for everyone.
Looking about on line he was seen a huge talent in the making and was expected to make the step up at Arsenal. Good signing and wish him all the luck with us. Welcome Zak.
Nothing to get excited about, enough fannying about roly poly give us some first team strength and we can start to gather some optimism and buy into what you're doing here
I've never seen either play and I doubt most people have but how this kind of signing can be seen as anything other than positive is baffling.
Edit - Forgot the quote button but this was in response to Paulie.
How is me not being over the moon about signing a 20 year old with no first team experience baffling as far as I can tell he has never even had a loan spell
I've never seen either play and I doubt most people have but how this kind of signing can be seen as anything other than positive is baffling.
Edit - Forgot the quote button but this was in response to Paulie.
How is me not being over the moon about signing a 20 year old with no first team experience baffling as far as I can tell he has never even had a loan spell
A 20 year old who is free, been at Arsenal academy, played and scored goals at the top youth level, what is their not to like. Do you expect us to sign a ready made 20 goal a season striker? ... aint happening
I've never seen either play and I doubt most people have but how this kind of signing can be seen as anything other than positive is baffling.
Edit - Forgot the quote button but this was in response to Paulie.
How is me not being over the moon about signing a 20 year old with no first team experience baffling as far as I can tell he has never even had a loan spell
A 20 year old who is free, been at Arsenal academy, played and scored goals at the top youth level, what is their not to like. Do you expect us to sign a ready made 20 goal a season striker? ... aint happening
People saying Joe Piggott aint ready He has scored more professional goals than Ansah and is younger
Nothing to get excited about, enough fannying about roly poly give us some first team strength and we can start to gather some optimism and buy into what you're doing here
HeHeHe......I don't think you would be happy unless we signed Messi.....!
I hope a really good signing. I remember a certain young Jerome Thomas signing after being released by Arsenal. He went on to become a good player for us. Cue all the negative comments....
I've never seen either play and I doubt most people have but how this kind of signing can be seen as anything other than positive is baffling.
Edit - Forgot the quote button but this was in response to Paulie.
How is me not being over the moon about signing a 20 year old with no first team experience baffling as far as I can tell he has never even had a loan spell
perhaps you can give us your "HIGHLIGHTS" of what constitutes an exciting signing for us.
I've never seen either play and I doubt most people have but how this kind of signing can be seen as anything other than positive is baffling.
Edit - Forgot the quote button but this was in response to Paulie.
How is me not being over the moon about signing a 20 year old with no first team experience baffling as far as I can tell he has never even had a loan spell
A 20 year old who is free, been at Arsenal academy, played at the top youth level, what is their not to like.
ha, would you have said the same if the heading was Frimpong signs on a 2-year deal ?
Loads of youngsters at 'top clubs' completely fall away from it in their early 20s. I've a good feeling about Zak, though it looks like the knee injury he had in 11/12 seriously put him back. But i wouldn't just take a blanket approach that 'they're goona be good' just because they come from a top academy.
I aint arguing with the whole of CL we barely survived last year and IMO I was expecting more
Will happily eat my words if I am wrong but think the 2 year contract only proves RD is not convinced Maybe he will be playing for Alcorcon next season lol
thats the last thing I am saying because clearly I am the only one who saw this and did not to the dance of joy
Nothing to get excited about, enough fannying about roly poly give us some first team strength and we can start to gather some optimism and buy into what you're doing here
HeHeHe......I don't think you would be happy unless we signed Messi.....!
Nah, just someone with some first team experience in the league we're in or one of that quality lol . Worried looking at our squad list, but these signings will be good for the future, just this season I'm worried about, as we struggled this season just gone and we are looking weaker. Get some experience and proven quality in amongst these youngsters and I'll perk up I'm sure. Good luck young Zak, anyone have his scoring stats for Arsenal youth? I see 1 goal in 7 matches in the Prem Youth League, and a goal in the UCL Youth
I've never seen either play and I doubt most people have but how this kind of signing can be seen as anything other than positive is baffling.
Edit - Forgot the quote button but this was in response to Paulie.
How is me not being over the moon about signing a 20 year old with no first team experience baffling as far as I can tell he has never even had a loan spell
A 20 year old who is free, been at Arsenal academy, played at the top youth level, what is their not to like.
ha, would you have said the same if the heading was Frimpong signs on a 2-year deal ?
Loads of youngsters at 'top clubs' completely fall away from it in their early 20s. I've a good feeling about Zak, though it looks like the knee injury he had in 11/12 seriously put him back. But i wouldn't just take a blanket approach that 'they're goona be good' just because they come from a top academy.
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southamptonaddick Member
June 2013
Can I be the first to say.....................
They will never make the grade at Charlton but will probably be good enough at a lower level.
I have formed this opinion after never seeing them play.
Would of been happy with that, He has played a few games, Has pace and can score
Yes we need more experienced players in granted, but this isn't a 'Simon Church' signing.
Was very highly rated 2-3 years ago, but got a bad injury i think, and suspect he has lost his way a bit since. I think Chris Powell very much wanted him at various stages.
Loads of highly rated youngsters never go on to meet their full potential. Hopefully Zak will jump at this chance and it will be a good fit for everyone.
So am I
Edit - Forgot the quote button but this was in response to Paulie.
A Powelly signing if ever I saw one. Strange Roland sanctioned it.
Good luck to the lad
Thats why
as far as I can tell he has never even had a loan spell
I think this is pretty promising.
Loads of youngsters at 'top clubs' completely fall away from it in their early 20s. I've a good feeling about Zak, though it looks like the knee injury he had in 11/12 seriously put him back. But i wouldn't just take a blanket approach that 'they're goona be good' just because they come from a top academy.
Will happily eat my words if I am wrong but think the 2 year contract only proves RD is not convinced
Maybe he will be playing for Alcorcon next season lol
thats the last thing I am saying because clearly I am the only one who saw this and did not to the dance of joy
I think it's a really interesting signing - Ansah has a lot of potential and could fulfill it here.
He impressed at every level of the Arsenal youth team.
Ansah could, potentially, be a very good signing on a free.