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Camara and Ladapo

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  • I think games like today are perfect for Freddie.

    He can probably intimidate some defenders, and I wouldn’t rule him out not scoring one or two goals today.
  • Croydon
    Croydon Posts: 12,736
    Ladapo is not the sort of player we need right now. Doesn't even look like he's arsed 
  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,475
    edited March 2024
    Not quite sure what he brings?
    He's a unit but struggles to hold off defenders. Positionally not very good in danger areas.
    Not surprising when he's hardly been prolific wherever he's been.
    Knew very little about him when he arrived but once again I fell for the hype bandied about on here.
    If he continues to perform as he has up to now I doubt he'll get an offer come the end of the season
  • Weegie Addick
    Weegie Addick Posts: 16,535
    It’s just not clicking between Ladapo and us. Shame, as I thought he was a great signing. Glad it’s only a loan. 
  • I think games like today are perfect for Freddie.

    He can probably intimidate some defenders, and I wouldn’t rule him out not scoring one or two goals today.
    Some posts don't age well!
  • msomerton
    msomerton Posts: 2,979
    It is obvious why Ipswich let him go. He is past his best by date.
  • JaShea99
    JaShea99 Posts: 5,461
    I think games like today are perfect for Freddie.

    He can probably intimidate some defenders, and I wouldn’t rule him out not scoring one or two goals today.
    Some posts don't age well!
    Well he was right with the second bit.
  • Redvalleyeast
    Redvalleyeast Posts: 4,707
    Really dont think NJ will be rushing to offer Ladapo a contract, hes just not doing enough atm
  • Ferryman
    Ferryman Posts: 2,921
    I saw Camara outside the main stand today around 14.30. He said he was OK but then left with some friends appearing to go home.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,017
    CAFC announced Camara was starting and then he was suddenly not in the squad.
    Did he do something warming up?

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  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,386
    CAFC announced Camara was starting and then he was suddenly not in the squad.
    Did he do something warming up?
    I assumed it was just a mistake in the article, left in after he started on Tuesday.
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,386
    On Ladapo, if we keep Kanu, May, Chuks and Leaburn I’d be looking for one more striker, and for me we need an alternative to Leaburn - a physical striker who can win and hold up the ball, and also has a good fitness record. Ladapo would be competition for May and Kanu which I don’t see us having room for.
  • JaShea99
    JaShea99 Posts: 5,461
    I still think Laps has got something to offer if we give him time and service. Fully prepared to be proved wrong though.
  • HandG
    HandG Posts: 2,134
    Ferryman said:
    I saw Camara outside the main stand today around 14.30. He said he was OK but then left with some friends appearing to go home.
    He was walking just ahead of us after the game so definitely stayed to watch it..
  • lolwray
    lolwray Posts: 4,905
    No to both ..I don't think either of them suit the way Jones is setting up his sides ..he wants fit athletic players and they aren't it ..I expect both will contribute til the end of the season as you'd expect but not longterm for me 
  • wmcf123
    wmcf123 Posts: 5,827
    Ladapo’s goal a couple of weeks ago was important and is all he’s done since he’s been here . Camara has contributed nothing 
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,156
    edited March 2024
    JaShea99 said:
    I still think Laps has got something to offer if we give him time and service. Fully prepared to be proved wrong though.
    Personally, the cross that wafted between him and the open goal was enough to confirm my previously expressed opinion was correct. He isn't good enough.  
  • mendonca
    mendonca Posts: 9,408
    Neither did themselves any favours over the weekend.
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    msomerton said:
    It is obvious why Ipswich let him go. He is past his best by date.
    There is an old saying in professional football. ‘Make sure your players legs go, on another manager’s pitch’.
  • mendonca
    mendonca Posts: 9,408
    Ladapo's goalscoring in L1 per season. 

    18
    14
    11
    17

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  • Neither are bad players and i think you have to give some consideration to the circumstances at the club. Camara is coming back off a long term injury and clearly isn't up to speed yet. He was also injured for most of last season and only played 4 senior games. He might never get back to being the player he was at Plymouth.

    Ladapo has a good record in this league but is used to playing for promotion chasing sides who create lots of chances. Coming into a side fighting for it's life who at times this season have barely created 1-2 good chances per game probably takes some adapting to.
  • Chunes
    Chunes Posts: 17,359
    edited March 2024
    May is going to be playing the bulk of games next season most likely. Need to sign a partner for him. Ladapo-May doesn't work. Two poachers makes for a poor partnership and the ball doesn't stick. 
  • hezzla
    hezzla Posts: 51
    JaShea99 said:
    I still think Laps has got something to offer if we give him time and service. Fully prepared to be proved wrong though.
    Personally, the cross that wafted between him and the open goal was enough to confirm my previously expressed opinion was correct. He isn't good enough.  
    See I thought it was a good run to get in front of his man, and then Watson (who otherwise had a good game) completely misses him with the ball across. If he plays it right Ladapo gets a tap in. 
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,156
    hezzla said:
    JaShea99 said:
    I still think Laps has got something to offer if we give him time and service. Fully prepared to be proved wrong though.
    Personally, the cross that wafted between him and the open goal was enough to confirm my previously expressed opinion was correct. He isn't good enough.  
    See I thought it was a good run to get in front of his man, and then Watson (who otherwise had a good game) completely misses him with the ball across. If he plays it right Ladapo gets a tap in. 
    It's all about opinions hezzla. For me, Watson's cross was what you expect in that situation - low across the six yard box, beats the keeper, a decent forward slides in and buries it.  That's how most saw it on the match thread at the time too.    
  • Ferryman
    Ferryman Posts: 2,921
    HandG said:
    Ferryman said:
    I saw Camara outside the main stand today around 14.30. He said he was OK but then left with some friends appearing to go home.
    He was walking just ahead of us after the game so definitely stayed to watch it..
    Glad to hear that.
  • YTS1978
    YTS1978 Posts: 1,705
    Camara has been injured for pretty much two seasons now. He's 100% the type of signing we should avoid making in the summer, regardless of whether he's a good lad or played well at Plymouth when they got promoted. Ladapo has been disappointing tbh, he might get up to speed and at least he's been available for every match so far, but at the moment he's a no for me too.
  • mendonca
    mendonca Posts: 9,408
    The argument that Camara is not injury prone can no longer been applied.

    There were many references earlier this season that last season was a blip in his record and it should he ignored. 
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,360
    mendonca said:
    The argument that Camara is not injury prone can no longer been applied.

    There were many references earlier this season that last season was a blip in his record and it should he ignored. 
     Depends if his latest injury is the same injury surely.
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,360
    edited March 2024
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  • BigDiddy
    BigDiddy Posts: 1,189
    Poor form and fitness means both are inconsistent.

    Get rid in the next window - they are not the future, but that applies to many more in our squad too…

    - AMB
    - Thomas
    - Bakinson 
    - Fiorini
    - Aneke

    Dobbo wants to go, so he should and jury’s out on a few others too.