Florin Andone - £11.8m bid

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 4:59 pm

Vegas Claret wrote:

He played upfront for Romania in Euro 2016, he wasn't very good and missed some absolute sitters.

HelloHiGoodbye · Post by **HelloHiGoodbye** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:00 pm

Obviously don't know much about him but according to that YouTube link - he's QUICK and TRICKY.

I'm in.

Jimscho · Post by **Jimscho** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:04 pm

nil_desperandum wrote:Quite possibly, but the tourist rate at present is roughly 1 = 1, and predictions are that not too far in the future the Euro will be worth more than the pound!

Today's rate is about 1.095 commercial rate not 1=1.which is nearer £11.9m than £13m based on a fee of €13m.

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:05 pm

claretrobo1 wrote:12 goals in 37 last year I believe and thats in La Liga. PL is a big step up. Not too keen but I would like to be proven wrong

Why do people still believe this rubbish

colne-claret · Post by **colne-claret** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:07 pm

KRBFC wrote:He played upfront for Romania in Euro 2016, he wasn't very good and missed some absolute sitters.

Harry Kane wasn't very good at Euro 16 but he's still one of the best strikers in the world.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:12 pm

colne-claret wrote:Harry Kane wasn't very good at Euro 16 but he's still one of the best strikers in the world.

Yeah but I didn't say this guys crap, I said he was crap at Euro 2016. Do you see the difference?

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:15 pm

nil_desperandum wrote:Quite possibly, but the tourist rate at present is roughly 1 = 1, and predictions are that not too far in the future the Euro will be worth more than the pound!

Can see the headlines now... €1.50 for a Twix???

claretrobo1 · Post by **claretrobo1** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:16 pm

gandhisflipflop wrote:Why do people still believe this rubbish

Believe in what? Stats?

Bazer1882 · Post by **Bazer1882** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:17 pm

would prefer Costa on loan

colne-claret · Post by **colne-claret** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:19 pm

KRBFC wrote:Yeah but I didn't say this guys crap, I said he was crap at Euro 2016. Do you see the difference?

Well it sounded as though you were casting doubt over the potential of signing him because he was crap at Euro 16.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:21 pm

Jimscho wrote:Today's rate is about 1.095 commercial rate not 1=1.which is nearer £11.9m than £13m based on a fee of €13m.

Every day is more expensive!

TonbridgeClaret · Post by **TonbridgeClaret** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:21 pm

Just saw the posted youtube film of him, he is seriously quick! I'm in.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:22 pm

Andone Andone it goes!

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:39 pm

Old, ole , ole, ole An-don-e , An-don-e

Excellent, get him in, with the number 7 shirt.

Know one will notice the difference.

Slurpy · Post by **Slurpy** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:42 pm

And its Andone never...

Jambounchained · Post by **Jambounchained** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:50 pm

Be happy with this!

brexit · Post by **brexit** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:51 pm

football whispers has him at 4.2
http://www.footballwhispers.com/players/florin-andone" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
estimated value 2.25 million

longside72 · Post by **longside72** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:55 pm

IanMcL wrote:Andone Andone it goes!

Andtwo Andthree Andfour Andfive bids before we dont sign him

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:55 pm

Know nowt about him to say whether or not he would be a good fit and decent signing for us. He's the sort of age that I'd like us to be targeting though, potential profit should he do well (which should always be our model alongside a few wise heads).

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:56 pm

Boden tweeted

"Asked the question on Andone, and had the sort of cryptic response which suggests there is something in it. More as we get it..."

Bangers&Mash · Post by **Bangers&Mash** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:59 pm

Looks like there would be decent chemistry and a strong bond formed

leightonjameslegend · Post by **leightonjameslegend** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:13 pm

Football is all about opinions! some people already writing this guy off as not good enough. I have lived in Spain for the last 13 years, currently in Duquesa I have watched a lot of La Liga / Segunda both live and on tv. I have seen this guy only a handful of times but have always been impressed by his attitude and effort on the pitch. He has played for 2 poor teams in fairness but has a decent scoring record. At Cordoba he had nearly a 1:2 ratio of goals despite being in a team full of loanees , albeit in the second tier a decent record. Deportivo were that convinced with him they paid their biggest transfer fee in years and he has done well. You don't win player of the month awards and score against the likes of Athletico and Real without being decent. That said it's a gamble but one in my opinion worth taking. He is the right age, has the physicality and attributes to succeed. Can he replace Gray's 9 goals? I think he can!

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:18 pm

Yes we only need someone to score more than 9 and spread across the games!

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:19 pm

Never heard of him, but based purely on big league pedigree and the fact he is a different type of player I would be far happier with this than Chris Wood.

Bigvince · Post by **Bigvince** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:28 pm

Does anyone else feel that this bid has been made to try hurry up the Chris wood situation

1968claret · Post by **1968claret** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:33 pm

Bigvince wrote:Does anyone else feel that this bid has been made to try hurry up the Chris wood situation

Possibly, but equally we could be in for both? They are different kinds of strikers

leightonjameslegend · Post by **leightonjameslegend** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:34 pm

It could be or it could be plan B! I would be happy with either player to be honest.

andyh · Post by **andyh** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:35 pm

Looks like Jon Snow with a haircut. Maybe he could be crowned king of the north.

Zom Zom · Post by **Zom Zom** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:43 pm

colne-claret wrote:Well it sounded as though you were casting doubt over the potential of signing him because he was crap at Euro 16.

That's exactly what he means. I don't know why folk continue to humour this troll with responses.

Dewhurst1882 · Post by **Dewhurst1882** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:48 pm

Few English journos who cover la liga suggesting it would be quite the coup should we get this lad.

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:53 pm

A 2 bob player.

Reecey1987 · Post by **Reecey1987** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:54 pm

I cant see us signing both

Long Time Lurker · Post by **Long Time Lurker** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:10 pm

I'm not entirely sure about this one, haven't really seen him before. Judging purely on the basis of a players Youtube greatest hits is never a good idea. Definitely quick and tricky, but he appears to lack a solid physical presence (he gets jostled off the ball quite a bit, or maybe Vokes and Gray have set my expectations in that area to high). He also looks like he prefers to walk the ball up to the net, very few shots from distance of any note.

My main concern is that he appears to be a player that sets himself apart from the team. He is predominantly on his own, running about. Passing to his team mates, working with them to build up play, creating shared chances or putting another player in a better position on goal appear to be the last things on his mind. He seems to think that threading his way through numerous defenders is always a better option than simply passing the ball. And when he does pass the ball he sometimes lacks finesse.

It might just be me, but I also got the impression that he is more interested in celebrating his goals with the crowd and his manager/coaches than his team mates. Something of a tunnel vision striker and if we do sign him up I hope Sean is looking forward to being hugged. That could be ........ interesting

He reminds me of Gray in some ways (and in other ways he is different). He could be a good addition (if we are even interested in him) and in all fairness his team mates didn't look up too much (so he might have been better off going it alone). Then again, I've seen better players available in this transfer window that could be available for less money.

On the upside, if this isn't merely another gasseous link in the journalistic chain that was always going to follow on from the sale of Gray, we appear to be finally looking outside this country.

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:10 pm

I don't really know the guy, you tube clips can be misleading.
La Liga has a lot more quality than the Championship, even if it's not as hard work.
For the money quoted, he excites me a lot more than Wood for 20 million.
Wood could only ever be a bit part player for us, unless God forbid, Sam had a serious injury, but this guy could play alongside Sam and complement him.
4-4-2 works much better if the 2 front men get to know each others game.

ClaretAL · Post by **ClaretAL** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:14 pm

I'm sold on 4 5 1 build around our fantastic midfield a la Chelsea win

Blackrod · Post by **Blackrod** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:16 pm

A lot of people experts on here as usual. I didn't know so many watched The Spanish league over here. Represents far far better value than Wood at £20m. We need to look abroad and I think I ll pay most notice to the guy that lives in Spain and sees more of the games at first hand.

Marlonspants · Post by **Marlonspants** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:17 pm

I think Burnley FC should scrap any scouts they have as its obvious they are completely useless next to "experts" like KRBFC.

Claretmatt4 · Post by **Claretmatt4** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:20 pm

Shower the horse Andone

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:24 pm

Marlonspants wrote:I think Burnley FC should scrap any scouts they have as its obvious they are completely useless next to "experts" like KRBFC.

Why am I an expert? Did I say he was good or bad? I already explained my initial post, I said he had a bad Euros, I never said he was a bad player. Its not my problem the majority on here are unintelligent and lack understanding. Continue to take my posts out of context, I'm just unsure if you did it intentionally or if you're genuinely stupid.

Juan Tanamera · Post by **Juan Tanamera** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:32 pm

And yet another post degenerates into another name calling spat.
Claretsmad almost seems like the good old days at times.

Quicknick · Post by **Quicknick** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:35 pm

nil_desperandum wrote:Quite possibly, but the tourist rate at present is roughly 1 = 1, and predictions are that not too far in the future the Euro will be worth more than the pound!

The tourist rate is an irrelevance.

SalouClaret · Post by **SalouClaret** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:36 pm

Juan Tanamera wrote:And yet another post degenerates into another name calling spat.
Claretsmad almost seems like the good old days at times.

If it wasn't for posters such as saxo and KRBFC talking absolute dogshit all the time then this probably wouldn't be the case.

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:37 pm

KRBFC wrote:Why am I an expert? Did I say he was good or bad? I already explained my initial post, I said he had a bad Euros, I never said he was a bad player. Its not my problem the majority on here are unintelligent and lack understanding. Continue to take my posts out of context, I'm just unsure if you did it intentionally or if you're genuinely stupid.

to be fair to KRBFC - a lot of players in this league had a bad Euro's

willsclarets · Post by **willsclarets** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:43 pm

It was your statement that lacked context krbfc. But you know that already. It's not too tricky to write "I'm not saying I think he's crap, however in the Euros..."
But as ever you got the response you were after so, bravo.

CFS · Post by **CFS** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:44 pm

http://amp.laopinioncoruna.es/deportivo ... 08798.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Rejected 2 month ago apparently with the club saying meet his release clause of between 25-30m euros.

Reecey1987 · Post by **Reecey1987** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:46 pm

Translated

Reecey1987 · Post by **Reecey1987** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:46 pm

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Juan Tanamera · Post by **Juan Tanamera** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:50 pm

CFS wrote:http://amp.laopinioncoruna.es/deportivo ... 08798.html

Rejected 2 month ago apparently with the club saying meet his release clause of between 25-30m euros.

I love the translations you get with these links.

JPS71 · Post by **JPS71** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:51 pm

Thats the end of that then.
Next player please

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:52 pm

willsclarets wrote:It was your statement that lacked context krbfc. But you know that already. It's not too tricky to write "I'm not saying I think he's crap, however in the Euros..."
But as ever you got the response you were after so, bravo.

But who's at fault? Isit my fault people intentionally chose to take my posts out of context to spark a petty argument?