Transfer rumours thread (DEADLINE DAY starts page 300)
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You mean Kevin Foley isn't going to cut it?daveydanger said:Must must must sign some creativity in midfield
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Locked on guarantee we will get this fella imo.Gillis said:From Wikipedia:
"Jordan Rolly Botaka (born 24 June 1993 in Kinshasa) is a Congolese professional footballer who currently plays as a Winger for English club Leeds United in the Championship and also represents DR Congo at international level.
He formerly played for Club Brugge, Belenenses (on loan) and Excelsior.
He has been nicknamed 'The Wizard' due to his quick feet, trickery and skill with the ball."
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Callum Harriot then......?ValleyGary said:Looking at twitter it seems Leeds fans dont think he's been given enough of a chance. When they have seen him, he's got plenty of pace and skill but not much end product. So a typical winger.
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Speaking to the one and only Leeds bloke I know by text... apparently he spent more time tracking back than he did completing a cross in the couple of games he saw him play.Greenie said:
Callum Harriot then......?ValleyGary said:Looking at twitter it seems Leeds fans dont think he's been given enough of a chance. When they have seen him, he's got plenty of pace and skill but not much end product. So a typical winger.
Basically (Copy and paste job me in bold, him in italic))
What's this Botaka like? Any good?
'He looked a decent player, deserved more of a chance.
Is he a typical modern winger or does he actually try for assists?
He's attacking and cuts in to shoot rather than cross.
Does he get back to cover and help the defence?
He does get back to help out the defence quicker than Dallas, though Dallas tackles, Botaka seemed to just stay tight to the man he closed down.
Would he be a decent loan?
He'd do very well in league one but I only saw him two or three times though'
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Just another bizarre transfer decision to add to the listGreenie said:
Callum Harriot then......?ValleyGary said:Looking at twitter it seems Leeds fans dont think he's been given enough of a chance. When they have seen him, he's got plenty of pace and skill but not much end product. So a typical winger.
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YouTube videos are always taken with a pinch of salt, and obviously this one makes him look good.ValleyGary said:
He's evidently quick. However, a lot of what he does is masked by some absolutely dogshite defending. The highlight at 3:10 is a case in point. He's in acres of space, but two of the touches he takes before scoring look fucking village.
4:22, on the other hand, encouraging. Though I can't speak for the provenance of that defending.0 -
Jordan Botaka made his DR Congo debut against Iran. Clearly he has been scouted by Reza.7
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I'm not sure if someone has been having a little fun with the edit option on Wiki but aparently his middle name is ROLLY!!!0
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This guy is obviously a replacement for Lookman.0
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was just about to post that myselfAll_Thaid_Up said:This guy is obviously a replacement for Lookman.
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I live in Leeds.
Leeds fan at work on Botaka: 'Unfit, overweight, out of shape. Not even good enough for League Two anymore. Good luck '
Exciting.
To be fair, when I've seen him he's looked decent.3 -
2 in but how many out?0
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Still need at least one central midfielder.0
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Fair player Dazzler, he sounds OK for our level, and with all new players I like to see them in the flesh 2 or 3 times before passing comment. I hope he starts on Saturday if he's match fit. CheersDazzler21 said:
Speaking to the one and only Leeds bloke I know by text... apparently he spent more time tracking back than he did completing a cross in the couple of games he saw him play.Greenie said:
Callum Harriot then......?ValleyGary said:Looking at twitter it seems Leeds fans dont think he's been given enough of a chance. When they have seen him, he's got plenty of pace and skill but not much end product. So a typical winger.
Basically (Copy and paste job me in bold, him in italic))
What's this Botaka like? Any good?
'He looked a decent player, deserved more of a chance.
Is he a typical modern winger or does he actually try for assists?
He's attacking and cuts in to shoot rather than cross.
Does he get back to cover and help the defence?
He does get back to help out the defence quicker than Dallas, though Dallas tackles, Botaka seemed to just stay tight to the man he closed down.
Would he be a decent loan?
He'd do very well in league one but I only saw him two or three times though'1 -
More than anything else judging by reports from Bury and CheltenhamThe Red Robin said:Still need at least one central midfielder.
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So who are the rumoured two at the training ground?1
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I think I covered most bases there0
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Add Tom Adeyemi to the list.2
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Magennis i think would a good signing, we have 2 potential good goalscorers already so someone coming in who is a bit more industrial isnt a bad thing! As for the winger i havent heard or seen much of him but fingers crossed!!0
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Temper any excitement at possible signings with the knowledge that they like to have more going out than in. Lookman and Tex off this week too? Then back to still needing 4/5 to have a decent sized squad1
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David Davis in the mix too?0
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The priority has to be a CM at this stage.
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*creative CM6
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Wes Hoolahan anyone?
34 years old now4 -
Should've signed him to replace Andy Reid years ago.Swisdom said:Wes Hoolahan anyone?
34 years old now14 -
Still one of the first names on Norwich's teamsheetSwisdom said:Wes Hoolahan anyone?
34 years old now3 -
The only certainty about new signings now is that I will not know a bloody thing about them !1
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Seen Botaka a few times.
Decent player. Quick, skilful and exciting.
Things never really took off for him but personally surprised to see Leeds let him go and think he'd do very well with us. Just what we need.14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQUZJ2Masz0
