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Post by simmeister14 on Aug 28, 2017 21:13:20 GMT
22 year old Swedish striker. Last dealing before the window shuts?
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Post by Denissmithswig on Aug 28, 2017 21:26:32 GMT
Where has this rumour come from?
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Post by 1OUFC on Aug 28, 2017 21:30:23 GMT
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Post by berliner on Aug 28, 2017 21:43:11 GMT
Current director of football at Osters (Mathias Concha) played for Malmo when Pep was there. 22 years old, played for Sweden under-21s. 16 goals in seven years as a pro (though still young). 178 cm tall, so not a big target man.
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Post by androidyellow2 on Aug 28, 2017 21:48:25 GMT
Quite a similar record to Gino, no harm in trying.
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Post by littlemore on Aug 28, 2017 21:51:40 GMT
He hasn't actually played that many games so it's a decent record to be fair.
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Post by lukehudson on Aug 28, 2017 21:57:26 GMT
What does the article say?
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Post by oxfordboy on Aug 28, 2017 22:00:22 GMT
What does the article say? Soon, Admir Bajrovic can say "hello then" to his team-mate in East. Smålandsposten Sports Manager Dan Magusson writes in today's chronicle that Bajrovic is on the verge of English Oxford United. I doubt anyone here subscribes to that particular website so we may never get the full article, shame.
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Post by yellowmellow on Aug 29, 2017 6:14:07 GMT
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Post by charliesghost on Aug 29, 2017 6:32:57 GMT
If that is a) true and b) turns out well, then we may have to start performing ritualistic acts of praise to our recruitment department. Osters are a so-so team in the Swedish second division, which I doubt is a strong league. Bajrovic is young, but he's not a tyro. He's four years into his pro career and hasn't yet been picked up by one of the better Swedish clubs. I also note that he is 5 10 and 11 stone, so not going to be any sort of target man given the gorillas we have seen at centre ba k for scunny and Shrewsbury. But, but, but.... We've all had these doubts before, only (mostly) to be proved wrong. Though it is worth noting that centre forward is one position that they have not covered themselves in glory. Hylton was already there, whilst roofey and Maguire had already played for MApp elsewhere. McAleny came on the recommendation of lundstram. So I'm not sure that we've signed a striker on spec who has turned out to be a consistent goalscorer.
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Post by brassmonkey on Aug 29, 2017 6:34:14 GMT
It says for 200k and that it could happen but not for certain
Sent from my SM-G930F using proboards
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Post by dubaiyellow on Aug 29, 2017 6:59:50 GMT
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Post by oufcyellows on Aug 29, 2017 7:26:34 GMT
U don't have to be a tall target man to play as a lone striker, just have the ability to hold the ball, lay it off, and score. And inform ur team not to pump long bloody balls up to u all game. He's looks quick off the shoulder of players in those clips, and makes the runs in expectation of a ball through, could work well with Payne playing them
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Post by oldman159 on Aug 29, 2017 7:26:54 GMT
Oh, the joys of translation apps!
But you will get the gist:-
" Bajrovic, Östersta's second best goalkeeper, can move to British Oxford United in League One. It reveals Smålandsposten . The attacker also confirms the interest in an interview.
-(he said) - Yes it is true. There is interest. But nothing is clear and as long as nothing is clear I give everything for Östers IF, "says Bajrovic to Smålandsposten .
According to the newspaper, Öster could get about two million kronor for the striker.Admir Bajrovic,"[/font][/i]
😉Using a second best goalkeeper as a striker might not work, of course
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Post by Gary Baldi on Aug 29, 2017 7:27:45 GMT
I'd think it's a signing with Marv leaving in mind then. While not a direct replacement, one to develop. Our scouts are doing a lot of work to find players like him and Gino
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Post by manor96 on Aug 29, 2017 7:34:18 GMT
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Post by The Fence End on Aug 29, 2017 8:32:14 GMT
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Post by scotchegg on Aug 29, 2017 8:45:27 GMT
This is a good point, especially for those questioning the departure from our recent policy of bringing in unpolished diamonds. The higher you go up the pyramid, the harder it is to find promising youngsters at a price we'd be willing to pay. We have a massively inflated market which is filtering down to our level. As a result we are looking at young and untested, experienced older pro's (with increased risk of injury), or unknown foreigners. All of which face criticism from a fan base that wants to see millions spent on immediate success (if that could ever happen?) Bajrovic, if true, could be a great addition to the squad. He may not be the huge target man many want, but could feed off the likes of Payne and Thomas/Obika.
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Post by mg on Aug 29, 2017 9:14:09 GMT
Hmmm...Swedish 2nd Division defences look to be sub Northern/Southern League conference...and half way through he appeared to stop scoring goals. However, I always prefer to look on the bright side. To judge by his name, his parents are Bosniak.
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Post by Bue Guado on Aug 29, 2017 9:20:44 GMT
Bajrovic up top, Gino becomes a winger filling the slot vacated by Marv?
We shall see.
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Post by socrates on Aug 29, 2017 9:48:13 GMT
Swedish division 2 is "fairly shit". That from a euro scout.
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Post by manorlounger on Aug 29, 2017 10:09:17 GMT
We turn down £2 million for Marvin and go searching through the Swedish second division for new players? I was of the opinion that we had money to spend on players and ambitions for the Championship.
Can anyone really see this lad being able to take on players the like of those who played for Shrewsbury? What about all the other teams who play big lads in defense and midfield? Toni Martinez is a better prospect and yet he struggled against League 1 sides. We play in a fairly physical league and players need to be able to hold up with the opposition. Obika has got that strength and size, Thomas has less but can just about manage, Van Kessel isn't experienced enough to cope hence why he looked better playing with Obika than on his own.
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Post by Bue Guado on Aug 29, 2017 10:14:32 GMT
My old man's partial to an old expression regarding books and their covers...
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Post by foley on Aug 29, 2017 10:16:43 GMT
We turn down £2 million for Marvin and go searching through the Swedish second division for new players? I was of the opinion that we had money to spend on players and ambitions for the Championship. Can anyone really see this lad being able to take on players the like of those who played for Shrewsbury? What about all the other teams who play big lads in defense and midfield? Toni Martinez is a better prospect and yet he struggled against League 1 sides. We play in a fairly physical league and players need to be able to hold up with the opposition. Obika has got that strength and size, Thomas has less but can just about manage, Van Kessel isn't experienced enough to cope hence why he looked better playing with Obika than on his own. Really? Do you believe that we have gone searching through the Swedish second Division for players? Or as manor 96 said earlier in the thread . Clearly highly rated as a youngster (Barcelona, PSV etc. interested) but perhaps hasn't kicked on as he might. An interesting prospect - can Pep get the best out of him and give his career a bit of a kick-start? Feels more like a MAPP signing in some ways - chance to reboot a career for the player, potential resale value for the club - which is no bad thing. Read more: yellowsforum.co.uk/post/714541/quote/26253?page=1#ixzz4r8dA5ojC
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Post by brassmonkey on Aug 29, 2017 10:27:11 GMT
I like the way we have discounted him even before we have signed him I played division 2 in Norway and im fooking brilliant!!
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Post by oxfordyankee on Aug 29, 2017 10:28:31 GMT
Some will work, others not. If the price is right, why not take a gamble?
It is though the move of a club that is comfortable with its level. If Johnson is sold and we don't make a successful, ambitious move for a player then we know all we need to know.
I suspect we won't, but the carrot of activity in January will be dangled. January will arrive and we'll be told, as usual, that it's a difficult time to get the right players as no clubs wants to see their assets go.
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Post by manorlounger on Aug 29, 2017 10:37:04 GMT
We turn down £2 million for Marvin and go searching through the Swedish second division for new players? I was of the opinion that we had money to spend on players and ambitions for the Championship. Can anyone really see this lad being able to take on players the like of those who played for Shrewsbury? What about all the other teams who play big lads in defense and midfield? Toni Martinez is a better prospect and yet he struggled against League 1 sides. We play in a fairly physical league and players need to be able to hold up with the opposition. Obika has got that strength and size, Thomas has less but can just about manage, Van Kessel isn't experienced enough to cope hence why he looked better playing with Obika than on his own. Really? Do you believe that we have gone searching through the Swedish second Division for players? Or as manor 96 said earlier in the thread . Clearly highly rated as a youngster (Barcelona, PSV etc. interested) but perhaps hasn't kicked on as he might. An interesting prospect - can Pep get the best out of him and give his career a bit of a kick-start? Feels more like a MAPP signing in some ways - chance to reboot a career for the player, potential resale value for the club - which is no bad thing. Read more: yellowsforum.co.uk/post/714541/quote/26253?page=1#ixzz4r8dA5ojCI believe you meant to post this link: www.tribalfootball.com/articles/blackburn-take-look-swedish-teenager-bajrovic-2721741?utm_source=taxonomy_landing_pageWhich I had read. It is from 6 years ago. So having impressed all he stayed in Sweden and plays in the second division. My question remains, why are we looking at this type of player when we clearly need to have reliable, fit and capable players to either replace Johnson, Hemmings et al. or, players who can give us options in how we set up tactically. Thomas has already been injured, what would happen if Obika went as well? I'm all for strengthening the squad with the future in mind but this lad does not fill me with confidence.
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Post by ZeroTheHero on Aug 29, 2017 10:49:00 GMT
I'm all for strengthening the squad with the future in mind but this lad does not fill me with confidence. I think the first part of that is the point. If we are signing this chap to help him develop, introduce him into the team and see the rewards in due time then that's fine. But signing him with the expectation that he will take to L1 football like Jim Smith to a glass of red wine and start banging the goals in is optimistic in the extreme. And, whether this signing takes place or not, we are in desperate need of a striker who will do just that.
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Post by charliesghost on Aug 29, 2017 11:37:04 GMT
This is a good point, especially for those questioning the departure from our recent policy of bringing in unpolished diamonds. The higher you go up the pyramid, the harder it is to find promising youngsters at a price we'd be willing to pay. We have a massively inflated market which is filtering down to our level. As a result we are looking at young and untested, experienced older pro's (with increased risk of injury), or unknown foreigners. All of which face criticism from a fan base that wants to see millions spent on immediate success (if that could ever happen?) Bajrovic, if true, could be a great addition to the squad. He may not be the huge target man many want, but could feed off the likes of Payne and Thomas/Obika. Of course, Scotchers, it should be pointed out that the hugely inflated transfer market works best for those clubs who are net sellers. In other words, it should benefit rather than dis-benefit us, right? We sell Marv for an inflated £2 million plus, and then reinvest an inflated £1 million. If Marv does go for £2 million - £1.5 million minimum for OUFC - then net transfer incomings for the summer will be approaching £4 million: the additional Roofe and COD money (rumoured £1.2 million); Sercombe (£175k); MAPP (rumoured £300k); Lundstram (£700k) = £2.4 million. Even if OUFC only get half the Marv money upfront then that would still be north of £3 million. Just saying.
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Post by oufcyellows on Aug 29, 2017 11:43:18 GMT
This is a good point, especially for those questioning the departure from our recent policy of bringing in unpolished diamonds. The higher you go up the pyramid, the harder it is to find promising youngsters at a price we'd be willing to pay. We have a massively inflated market which is filtering down to our level. As a result we are looking at young and untested, experienced older pro's (with increased risk of injury), or unknown foreigners. All of which face criticism from a fan base that wants to see millions spent on immediate success (if that could ever happen?) Bajrovic, if true, could be a great addition to the squad. He may not be the huge target man many want, but could feed off the likes of Payne and Thomas/Obika. Of course, Scotchers, it should be pointed out that the hugely inflated transfer market works best for those clubs who are net sellers. In other words, it should benefit rather than dis-benefit us, right? We sell Marv for an inflated £2 million plus, and then reinvest an inflated £1 million. If Marv does go for £2 million - £1.5 million minimum for OUFC - then net transfer incomings for the summer will be approaching £4 million: the additional Roofe and COD money (rumoured £1.2 million); Sercombe (£175k); MAPP (rumoured £300k); Lundstram (£700k) = £2.4 million. Even if OUFC only get half the Marv money upfront then that would still be north of £3 million. Just saying. Exactly this. And while this lad may be one for the future. And the market may be high and late in the window. No one can seriously say that we can't get a star striker for £3m that should buy us a decent striker plus another at this level. If we're not spending it's not because we don't need more players or there are none left available. It's because we're spending the bare minimum and funds are being diverted for other use, be that writing off debt, investing in facilities or buying Darryl a new house
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