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Freddie Ladapo - Sept 2024, signed a 2 year deal with Huddersfield (p11)

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  • ValleyBen
    ValleyBen Posts: 572
    Delighted he has finally got going, hopefully we will now see the Ladapo so many of us, myself included, were excited about signing. 
  • ross1
    ross1 Posts: 51,003
    Expect him to start Saturday 
  • Garrymanilow
    Garrymanilow Posts: 13,175
    sillav nitram said:
    Interesting that he said it had been "confusing" here since his arrival and is that one of the reasons he hasn't hit the heights we were all hoping for?
    It's not surprising it's been confusing. You sign for Michael Appleton, within two games he's sacked and you get the assistant manager who's only just joined in charge and then two games after that there's a new manager with a new assistant and the old assistant/caretaker is now just a coach. They may all have played the same formation but the instructions will be different and delivered a different way, as will the training. You met most of these players less than a month ago, a load of them are new as well and each manager has his preferred players. It was very telling that he said he was comfortable playing with Chuks because he 'knew him from before'. Familiarity is a big thing in football and he's not had anything be consistent in his experience at the club; next match will be the first time he's had the same manager three games in a row. It would be weird if it wasn't confusing and that has to affect your work.
  • Solidgone
    Solidgone Posts: 10,211
    Did I read somewhere that Ladapo was better and more prolific when coming on as a sub?
  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,160
    He may have never played with such utter incompetent footballers who can't do the basics , something else to get used to 
  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,169
    Garrymanilow said:
    sillav nitram said:
    Interesting that he said it had been "confusing" here since his arrival and is that one of the reasons he hasn't hit the heights we were all hoping for?
    It's not surprising it's been confusing. You sign for Michael Appleton, within two games he's sacked and you get the assistant manager who's only just joined in charge and then two games after that there's a new manager with a new assistant and the old assistant/caretaker is now just a coach. They may all have played the same formation but the instructions will be different and delivered a different way, as will the training. You met most of these players less than a month ago, a load of them are new as well and each manager has his preferred players. It was very telling that he said he was comfortable playing with Chuks because he 'knew him from before'. Familiarity is a big thing in football and he's not had anything be consistent in his experience at the club; next match will be the first time he's had the same manager three games in a row. It would be weird if it wasn't confusing and that has to affect your work.
    I guess my point was, as some are already writing him off, it’s hardly surprising he’s struggled, you were more to the point.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,875
    Garrymanilow said:
    sillav nitram said:
    Interesting that he said it had been "confusing" here since his arrival and is that one of the reasons he hasn't hit the heights we were all hoping for?
    It's not surprising it's been confusing. You sign for Michael Appleton, within two games he's sacked and you get the assistant manager who's only just joined in charge and then two games after that there's a new manager with a new assistant and the old assistant/caretaker is now just a coach. They may all have played the same formation but the instructions will be different and delivered a different way, as will the training. You met most of these players less than a month ago, a load of them are new as well and each manager has his preferred players. It was very telling that he said he was comfortable playing with Chuks because he 'knew him from before'. Familiarity is a big thing in football and he's not had anything be consistent in his experience at the club; next match will be the first time he's had the same manager three games in a row. It would be weird if it wasn't confusing and that has to affect your work.
    It's easy to forget that Fleming wasn't Appleton's man, so unlike the normal situation where the coaches have similar ideas to the sacked manager, he was effectively a new external caretaker manager!

    I've been wondering how Camara knows Chuks, as they never seem to have played together before. 
  • NabySarr
    NabySarr Posts: 4,290
    edited February 2024
    killerandflash said:
    Garrymanilow said:
    sillav nitram said:
    Interesting that he said it had been "confusing" here since his arrival and is that one of the reasons he hasn't hit the heights we were all hoping for?
    It's not surprising it's been confusing. You sign for Michael Appleton, within two games he's sacked and you get the assistant manager who's only just joined in charge and then two games after that there's a new manager with a new assistant and the old assistant/caretaker is now just a coach. They may all have played the same formation but the instructions will be different and delivered a different way, as will the training. You met most of these players less than a month ago, a load of them are new as well and each manager has his preferred players. It was very telling that he said he was comfortable playing with Chuks because he 'knew him from before'. Familiarity is a big thing in football and he's not had anything be consistent in his experience at the club; next match will be the first time he's had the same manager three games in a row. It would be weird if it wasn't confusing and that has to affect your work.
    It's easy to forget that Fleming wasn't Appleton's man, so unlike the normal situation where the coaches have similar ideas to the sacked manager, he was effectively a new external caretaker manager!

    I've been wondering how Camara knows Chuks, as they never seem to have played together before. 
    Probably been referred to the same specialist for an injury before 
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,627
    NabySarr said:
    killerandflash said:
    Garrymanilow said:
    sillav nitram said:
    Interesting that he said it had been "confusing" here since his arrival and is that one of the reasons he hasn't hit the heights we were all hoping for?
    It's not surprising it's been confusing. You sign for Michael Appleton, within two games he's sacked and you get the assistant manager who's only just joined in charge and then two games after that there's a new manager with a new assistant and the old assistant/caretaker is now just a coach. They may all have played the same formation but the instructions will be different and delivered a different way, as will the training. You met most of these players less than a month ago, a load of them are new as well and each manager has his preferred players. It was very telling that he said he was comfortable playing with Chuks because he 'knew him from before'. Familiarity is a big thing in football and he's not had anything be consistent in his experience at the club; next match will be the first time he's had the same manager three games in a row. It would be weird if it wasn't confusing and that has to affect your work.
    It's easy to forget that Fleming wasn't Appleton's man, so unlike the normal situation where the coaches have similar ideas to the sacked manager, he was effectively a new external caretaker manager!

    I've been wondering how Camara knows Chuks, as they never seem to have played together before. 
    Probably been referred to the same specialist for an injury before 
    Probably next to each other in a hospital bed somewhere 
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,652
    Absolute banger of a goal, out of no where, i was so stunned , i stayed in my seat , in shock!
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  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,160
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    Absolute banger of a goal, out of no where, i was so stunned , i stayed in my seat , in shock!
    Yep , it’s a rarity , a Charlton playing pinging a ball with pace rather than the dribbly scuffy crap that others put in Bakinsons efforts the other night were abysmal 
  • fenlandaddick
    fenlandaddick Posts: 1,770
    Gonna need his goals to get us out of this dire position. Hope many more on the way. Him and Chuks look a formidable strike force.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,785
    Ipswich fans love him clearly

    https://x.com/away_ends/status/1758967579693957427?s=46&t=ynww82GMl7VKBjthBflU0g
  • Exiled_Addick
    Exiled_Addick Posts: 17,179
    Biggest negative disparity between expectations and reality since we signed Hasslebaink.

    Pretty much the only thing he’s done since signing here is lose possession. 
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,587
    One effort on goal today then lumberered around miscontrolling the ball, misplacing passes etc. Wouldn’t want him back next season.
  • mendonca
    mendonca Posts: 9,405
    Good lesson....fans calling/whining for him to be a permanent signing, not a loan. We've saved ourselves here.
  • WoolwichBoy01
    WoolwichBoy01 Posts: 10
    I just don't know why he keeps getting minutes? Is it because there is no one else fit for the role he wants him to do/play? I hope we never see him again - much like a few others in this squad. 
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,957
    Ladapo does seem to have lost his way.


  • Richard J
    Richard J Posts: 8,033
    When he signed I was positive. I had been impressed with him from both Ipswich and Rotherham . I thought he initially looked good today but faded.

    I am not sure about next season though partly because of Kanu and I would wish to leave space for Casey to develop.
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 34,013
    Richard J said:
    When he signed I was positive. I had been impressed with him from both Ipswich and Rotherham . I thought he initially looked good today but faded.

    I am not sure about next season though partly because of Kanu and I would wish to leave space for Casey to develop.
    Think Casey should go on loan for first half of season 
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  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,875
    May, Leaburn, Kanu, Chuks ( off the bench) and one other experienced and good for this level target man would be a decent mix.
  • thenewbie
    thenewbie Posts: 11,002
    Richard J said:
    When he signed I was positive. I had been impressed with him from both Ipswich and Rotherham . I thought he initially looked good today but faded.

    I am not sure about next season though partly because of Kanu and I would wish to leave space for Casey to develop.
    I wouldnt have him back but nothing to do with Kanu and Casey - neither of them are the "big unit up top" type of striker we need. Kanu is back up/competition for May and Casey needs a loan to bring out the physicality that Kanu has added to his game.

    Ladapo is not the answer but we definitely need someone of his general style and build - just hopefully a bit better or at least more consistent.
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,360
    I'd rather we find out what a fit Freddie can do with a pre-season under his belt and not when joining this shambles. Yes he's been disappointing so far but today he looked bright when he came on. The fact that faded probably had something to do with everyone's poor performance today. 
  • superclive98
    superclive98 Posts: 4,774
    Croydon said:
    Dazzler21 said:
    I'd rather we find out what a fit Freddie can do with a pre-season under his belt and not when joining this shambles. Yes he's been disappointing so far but today he looked bright when he came on. The fact that faded probably had something to do with everyone's poor performance today. 
    Yes, yet another player who isn't at fault for how totally useless they've been, but instead it's everyone else's. 

    He's been shit and doesn't deserve a  contract. If he can't get fit in the months he's been here then that shows you how much work he's willing to put in. Most disappointing signing for me since Izale Mcleod. 
    Totally agree. Being unfit doesn't stop you from controlling or holding the ball up.
    Other than the goal he scored he has looked hopeless.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,013
    2 months and still no sign of improvement.
  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,079
    Dazzler21 said:
    I'd rather we find out what a fit Freddie can do with a pre-season under his belt and not when joining this shambles. Yes he's been disappointing so far but today he looked bright when he came on. The fact that faded probably had something to do with everyone's poor performance today. 
    It will be too late by then, he's signed a contract and still turns out to be a dud.
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,054
    Been really disappointed with Ladapo, expected a lot more from him. Would definitely be looking for another senior striker in the summer and loaning Casey out in the National League for the first half of the season. 
  • Bailey
    Bailey Posts: 3,268
    Dazzler21 said:
    I'd rather we find out what a fit Freddie can do with a pre-season under his belt and not when joining this shambles. Yes he's been disappointing so far but today he looked bright when he came on. The fact that faded probably had something to do with everyone's poor performance today. 
     I think every time he has arrived from the bench then the performances have been consistent, looks up for it then disappears. I'm not sure if he's the answer.  
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,869
    Bailey said:
    Dazzler21 said:
    I'd rather we find out what a fit Freddie can do with a pre-season under his belt and not when joining this shambles. Yes he's been disappointing so far but today he looked bright when he came on. The fact that faded probably had something to do with everyone's poor performance today. 
     I think every time he has arrived from the bench then the performances have been consistent, looks up for it then disappears. I'm not sure if he's the answer.  
    If he was the answer, then I dread to think what the question was ...

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