Wasn't the rumour he'd been threatened by the owner if he left?RicardoMontalban wrote: ↑Wed Jul 23, 2025 11:41 amYou’re thinking of Oršić from Dinamo Zagreb. Didn’t he turn up at Southampton the summer after we’d tried to sign him in the previous January window? Probably a bit more complicated than angling for a pay rise.
Something like that. All got a bit weird with DZ ultras setting up shop outside his house, Pace flying out to convince him and so on. Then he signed for Southampton in the summer and flopped.Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑Wed Jul 23, 2025 11:52 amWasn't the rumour he'd been threatened by the owner if he left?
Seen himscore some good goals for them in CL.
That article looks a bit odd to me.billyhamilton82 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 23, 2025 10:46 pmJosh Sargent turns down Wolfsburg as deal collapses.
https://insidefutbol.com/2025/07/23/bur ... es/689231/
I'd try and offload Benny and Foster as part of the deal maybe even offer a loan in there for one of the 75 wingers we've gotFather Jack wrote: ↑Thu Jul 24, 2025 8:43 amFeels like there could be a deal for Sargent involving Benson and cash. If they could get Benny fit and firing we know he could be a massive asset in that league
We have nearly as many coaches as wingersAndingle wrote: ↑Thu Jul 24, 2025 1:09 pmNew Coach
https://sportwitness.co.uk/pal-fjelde-s ... kers-team/
I wonder if we are trying to create a sort of production line of coaches that can then step into the managerial role once one manager leaves. It seems odd that we are paying for these coach's, similar to when we got Jensen in last year, baring in mine we also have Cork, Jackson, Hill and possibly Muamba as well in the first team picture.
It would be nice to think the club have some sort of succession planning in place, and maybe a pathway for coaches themselves to come in and progress. But Is it not just a reflection of how many coaching staff premier league teams carry these days? Our numbers seem to broadly in step with other clubs.Goliath wrote: ↑Thu Jul 24, 2025 1:24 pmI wonder if we are trying to create a sort of production line of coaches that can then step into the managerial role once one manager leaves. It seems odd that we are paying for these coach's, similar to when we got Jensen in last year, baring in mine we also have Cork, Jackson, Hill and possibly Muamba as well in the first team picture.
Possibly. Looks like it's just a set piece coach to replace the one that's gone but there definitely seems to be a bit more planning into how we recruit for the coaching setup. I could be wrong but I think only one is now someone that the manager himself brought in with him.RicardoMontalban wrote: ↑Thu Jul 24, 2025 1:36 pmIt would be nice to think the club have some sort of succession planning in place, and maybe a pathway for coaches themselves to come in and progress. But Is it not just a reflection of how many coaching staff premier league teams carry these days? Our numbers seem to broadly in step with other clubs.
Some would say we needed a set piece coach whilst the last one was still here
I believe his specialty is attacking kick offs, which are going to be vital for us next season.Yorkshirelad wrote: ↑Thu Jul 24, 2025 2:30 pmHas he got any previous experience as a set piece coach or as he just been a general coach.
Is his speciality attacking corners , defending corners?
I hope he can help us find a man quickly from throw ins !!!!
I would imagine his role will be crucial to helping us get goals I think they will be difficult to come by in open play
If this guys as half as good as the YouTube vid then he’d be a brilliant signing.ClaretAL wrote: ↑Fri Jul 25, 2025 6:04 pmI Know SW, but gathering pace on other outlets Jens Cajuste
https://sportwitness.co.uk/burnley-init ... eal-to-do/
A striker with proven non-goal-scoring pedigree. Great.
Would be a great signing.
In the premier league it looks like he’s only averaged around 40mins per appearance, scoring 8 goals in 70-odd games. Still only works out at around 1 goal per 5 “full” game.
I just went onto FotMob to check that for you and weirdly they already have him down as now playing for us
Without going through, I can confirm he's started 33 PL games, come on as a sub a further 43 times and scored 8 goals, one of which was against us. I know that because I've just read it in the article I have ready to go.
Yes, I agree. In Broja’s case, if he can stay fit it would be fair to assume he will get way more minutes on the pitch than at previous clubs. This may then give him confidence and rhythm which are really important for a striker and if he can get on a bit of a run then who knows. Just look at Chris Wood last season!Ightenhill_Claret wrote: ↑Sat Aug 02, 2025 9:54 amI think that’s the best point to be made CT - past records really so count for very little for the vast majority of players.
How many times have we seen people light up a season, get a big move and then never hit those heights again? Likewise a player who has bounced around clubs, never done much and then a move happens and suddenly they hit their stride.
Yes he’s had injury issues but let’s see what tune Parker can get out of him.
Seems to be early next week before he signs.jedi_master wrote: ↑Sat Aug 02, 2025 10:04 amCould he play today if his medical is done? I assume there isn’t the same sort of rules around friendlies (I.e, ‘has to be signed before 12:00 the day before’ etc)?
And how much do you think a striker with a goal scoring pedigree at PL level costs these days?
Agreed. Either we take a punt on someone like Sargent from championship unproven at this level or this kind of signing. Hopefully injury free and gets a run to show why Chelsea held on to him for so long. Looks physically strong which we lacked last time at this level . Utc
That was the point of my question, Tony. From previous replies it looks like he has averaged 1 goal every 450 minutes playing time - which is a lot better than 1 in 11. A lot depends on where players are positioned, team instructions, quality of opposition, etc.. We can't know what he could do playing in our system and with our squad. Hopefully he gets his mojo back with this permanent deal, should it complete.ClaretTony wrote: ↑Sat Aug 02, 2025 9:43 amBut I'll judge him on how he plays for us, not on his stats at other clubs.