Alabi transfer listed
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Alabi transfer listed
As it says he’s been put on the transfer list so as to find a club who can offer him first team opportunities.
Not surprised.
Not surprised.
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Re: Alabi transfer listed
Nearly as many medals as goals then.orienfan64920 wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 6:39 pm He's a lucky charm, promoted twice in a row without playing much
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Fair one. Been a poor signing, but it's not as if we didn't know what we were getting, his season a carbon copy of his one at Tranmere except he didn't go out on loan.
I would think there might be a fair pay gap to the lower-half National League sides or top half NLS sides, so he might be reluctant to go. Hopefully we won't have to do a Boco on him.
I would think there might be a fair pay gap to the lower-half National League sides or top half NLS sides, so he might be reluctant to go. Hopefully we won't have to do a Boco on him.
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Re: Alabi transfer listed
Can anybody see a club willing to pay any money for him? About ten bob should cover it.
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Re: Alabi transfer listed
No, if he went it would probably be a free transfer. I now half expect Gorman to join him considering how many times he failed to even get into the match day squadBlackadder wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 6:50 pm Can anybody see a club willing to pay any money for him? About ten bob should cover it.
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Re: Alabi transfer listed
True, and ruthlessness as well. A gamble that didn’t pay off, which is a shame for both parties really.
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Gorman would be on the list too if he were.RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 6:53 pmNo, if he went it would probably be a free transfer. I now half expect Gorman to join him considering how many times he failed to even get into the match day squadBlackadder wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 6:50 pm Can anybody see a club willing to pay any money for him? About ten bob should cover it.
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Might end up being loaned out with Os making up part of his wages.eagwgw wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 6:45 pm Fair one. Been a poor signing, but it's not as if we didn't know what we were getting, his season a carbon copy of his one at Tranmere except he didn't go out on loan.
I would think there might be a fair pay gap to the lower-half National League sides or top half NLS sides, so he might be reluctant to go. Hopefully we won't have to do a Boco on him.
Same could happen to Gorman as well if he does not shape up next season.
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Absolutely no doubt that it didn't work out, either for him or for us. But I can't help thinking that he has the attributes to be a real handful if he can only get himself on a bit of a goalscoring run. He reminds me a bit of Mooney and Cooperman in that respect - very much 'confidence' players. Personally, I hope someone does give him a chance and he goes on to do well somewhere. It probably won't be in the EFL though.
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Yes. I posted that before the list was released.Red_Army wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 6:58 pmGorman would be on the list too if he were.RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 6:53 pmNo, if he went it would probably be a free transfer. I now half expect Gorman to join him considering how many times he failed to even get into the match day squadBlackadder wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 6:50 pm Can anybody see a club willing to pay any money for him? About ten bob should cover it.
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Gorman needs a proper pre season, it’s only then that he can be judged properly.RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 7:09 pmYes. I posted that before the list was released.Red_Army wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 6:58 pmGorman would be on the list too if he were.RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 6:53 pm
No, if he went it would probably be a free transfer. I now half expect Gorman to join him considering how many times he failed to even get into the match day squad
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I am a n the minority: I enjoyed his cameo appearances. Best of luck, James.
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Fair enough- apologies.RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 7:09 pmYes. I posted that before the list was released.Red_Army wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 6:58 pmGorman would be on the list too if he were.RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 6:53 pm
No, if he went it would probably be a free transfer. I now half expect Gorman to join him considering how many times he failed to even get into the match day squad
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Re: Alabi transfer listed
Ron if the team play to his strengths which is a ball over the top or direct football he will do well. Too many times with us his back was to the goal and that’s not his strength.
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Mugs who see his potential when playing in a role that matches his strengths. Can do a job, if used correctly, never really an option with us, always second fiddle to others.Disoriented wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 7:43 pm Disaster of a signing, but what mugs are going to take him on?
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Not entirely accurate, I feel.
Given that we knew what he was like, it is more akin to us picking up a dice that we know doesn't have a 6 on, and throwing it expecting a 6.
If a team plays to his strengths I think he could cause problems. We never did, and actually most of the time played to his weaknesses. He isn't a hold up player, nor is he any good at bringing others into play.
Koroma isn't either, but at least he can make a deeper role work as he can beat men and be direct, which has given us several really good goals.
I don't think it is really Alabi's fault, but we made a bad error in scouting.
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Doubt we’ll find anyone silly enough to pay a fee, to recoup the one we paid. A rare low from last season. Awful player for his level.