Karlan Grant moves to Huddersfield

Sage said:

ElfsborgAddick said:

palarsehater said:

was definately bought for next season in mind as huddersfield have been down for a while - he will likely start week in week out for them and have a chance at coming back up, compared to fulham who have spent 100 million and a lot of players will be looking to move on.

imo he isn't that good and the guff about us being autos if he stayed is just opinion. 

Huddersfield will be nowhere next season.

They were alright till Christmas last season but have been shocking ever since.

Mid table beckons and Karlan Ahearne-Grant not getting 10 goals next season.

Firstly, they will have huge amounts of money to compete at the top end of that division.

Secondly, his name is Karlan Grant, there is no Ahearne anymore.

Finally, if he is played regularly throughout the Championship, I would say he will get double figures, everything he has done in the last year to 18 months points that way. Don’t write him off.

ElfsborgAddick said:

Sage said:

ElfsborgAddick said:

palarsehater said:

was definately bought for next season in mind as huddersfield have been down for a while - he will likely start week in week out for them and have a chance at coming back up, compared to fulham who have spent 100 million and a lot of players will be looking to move on.

imo he isn't that good and the guff about us being autos if he stayed is just opinion. 

Huddersfield will be nowhere next season.

They were alright till Christmas last season but have been shocking ever since.

Mid table beckons and Karlan Ahearne-Grant not getting 10 goals next season.

Firstly, they will have huge amounts of money to compete at the top end of that division.

Secondly, his name is Karlan Grant, there is no Ahearne anymore.

Finally, if he is played regularly throughout the Championship, I would say he will get double figures, everything he has done in the last year to 18 months points that way. Don’t write him off.

He changed his name?  Why was that?

I’ve always referred to myself as Karlan Grant and my nickname has always been ‘KG’. It’s what all the lads call me. 

I’ve been wanting to change it for a while because I have a really strong relationship with my mum. I tried last year but by the time I raised it with Parkesy [Club Secretary, Chris Parkes], it was too late, so the first thing I did when I got back in the summer was to ask him to request the name change to the EFL. 

It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, so I’m glad it’s finally done. It makes it easier for the kitman as well!

Covered End said:

Sage said:

You see, this could cause another mini debate but I am prepared to say it.

One of Grant’s best attributes is his pace, he is so quick I don’t think people realise just how quick he is. His willingness to run in behind players and at them now is going to cause any defence problems, especially with his pace.

Now, he isn’t as quick as Theo Walcott ever was but in my opinion he is technically better than Walcott. He is for sure a more natural finisher and I’ve seen Grant score a few free-kicks for example, he seems to have a bit more about him with the use of the ball than Walcott.

So in theory, would Grant not have a decent chance of making it at the top level and play regularly? I’m not saying he will play for England or actually ever be as good as Walcott was in his career at one stage for example. But he certainly has attributes that could benefit the national stage. My point is Walcott has made a Premier League career for himself, but overall I feel if you compare how one another are/was at 21, Grant has an overall more about him, in my opinion, than Walcott did. Grant has scored 3 times for an awful Huddersfield side in 7 games. Walcott scored 4 in 30 for a decent Arsenal side at the same age.

Now I am prepared to get criticism as Walcott has played a lot for England and in the Champions League etc. My point is Grant could look at his career and have belief he could do something similar, not as good, but use it as a positive influence and belief.

Sage, have you sobered up ? :-)

LenGlover said:

I've always liked Grant.

He suffered from being thrown in too soon but now he has matured physically he is beginning to fulfil his potential.

The fact he has a decent turn of pace will always give him an advantage and if he can avoid injury and rise above all the hype and bullshit I think he can have a good career at Premiership and Championship level.

Just p***** off that he couldn't grow and develop with us.

NapaAddick said:

I am probably the only person who would be just fine never hearing his name or thinking about him ever again.

golfaddick said:

He score 2 goals in the Premier League. The other was an own goal.....plain for anyone to see.

As for a natural finisher....do me a favour. Like most of the strikers we've had since Super Clive he can't score 1 on 1's  - take a look at his effort against Palace last Saturday for proof. Should have hit it with his left but went with his right foot & the shot went off for a throw.

As for his free kicks......please do let me know when he scores from one won't you. I reckon he's in a competition with Ben Reeves for the most wasteful use of a dead ball.

Weird

(as in "weird")

soapboxsam said:

NapaAddick said:

I am probably the only person who would be just fine never hearing his name or thinking about him ever again.

Do you feel the same about Gomez, Lookman or Konsa etc.

wmcf123 said:

ForeverAddickted said:

Grant starts today as does Ben Hamer

I liked Hamer for us but as good as his distribution is, he is not a premier league quality keeper