Not bad. Typical of us, keep it quiet.
Completely average player
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Good signing.
Smacks of desperation.
Depth and at least a decent quality in the type of midfielder we need. Only 21 and out of contract - good signing IMO.
Fulham Football Club @FulhamFC
Fulham FC is pleased to announce that Emmanuel Frimpong has joined the Whites on loan from Arsenal for the rest of the season. #ffc #afc
Well done Fulham. That's the first!
The fact that he is out of contract at the end of the season makes this kinda worthwhile. If he is not up for it, send him packing, if he's good theres an opportunity of maybe signing him.
He impressed me when I saw him a few years ago. Feisty little player, similar to Sidwell, a bit more defensive minded. Good signing.
Solid signing, can see a great partnership with Sidwell/Diarra. Will he be available for the united game tomorrow?
We need a bit more depth to the squad. Good
Very good player, strong and quick drives teams forward. Was good for Wolves til injury.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 25, 2013, 08:41:26 PM
The fact that he is out of contract at the end of the season makes this kinda worthwhile. If he is no good send him packing, if he's good theres an opportunity of maybe signing him.
Same thing as happened with Sidwell, no? Good low-risk move.
not for selection tomorrow not done before midday
Arsenal fan i know reckons hes a good player, if a little hot headed. Looked good for wolves before he was injured.
happy with the deal. Better backup than the chap whose name I can't remember that left us a month ago. At least Frimpong is young and has a future. Just hope his knees hold out. If he is available for free in summer (not sure) then these 4 months would be better than any medical.
I like this signing. Good age, good prospect and in a position we need. Good addition
Impressive that we managed to keep this quiet.
He is available for free. He is easily good enough for us. The rest of you are in the clouds. 079.gif
Leave It Yeah Remix - Lethal Bizzle Emmanuel Frimpong (Out Now) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb3MOOxs83A#)
Where did that come from?
Quote from: JIMMY D on January 25, 2013, 08:40:26 PM
Well done Fulham. That's the first!
Technically the third. We signed two youngters: Noe Baba and Chris David.
Talented player, not completely proven in the league but still a good step forwards.
From the Arsenal website
Emmanuel Frimpong joins Fulham on loan
Emmanuel Frimpong has joined Fulham on loan for the remainder of the season.
The 21-year-old midfielder has recently returned from a six-week loan spell with Championship side Charlton Athletic, where he featured six times for the Addicks.
Frimpong, who battled back from a seven-month injury lay-off in September 2012, has also appeared twice for the Arsenal first team this season - in the Capital One Cup victories over Coventry City and Reading.
The Ghanaian-born youngster came through the Arsenal academy, which he joined as an 11-year-old, and played a key role in the Club's 2009 FA Youth Cup victory. He has so far made 16 first-team appearances for the Gunners.
Everyone at the Club wishes Emmanuel the best of luck during his time with Fulham.
Quote from: Cravenawin on January 25, 2013, 08:37:38 PM
Smacks of desperation.
Really? Young talented player with a point to prove and who will provide much needed depth. Seems quite shrewd to me.
This is a very good signing, he will bring fight and aggression to the midfield, which looks very pedestrian without Diarra, especially away from home. If he does well we should try to sign him permanently because I don't think Wenger is convinced that he is good enough for Arsenal.
Quote from: The Moose on January 25, 2013, 08:53:20 PM
Quote from: Cravenawin on January 25, 2013, 08:37:38 PM
Smacks of desperation.
Really? Young talented player with a point to prove and who will provide much needed depth. Seems quite shrewd to me.
Yeah I agree. There is little risk involved and potentially a very rewarding move, leaving a good week for further business.
Had this been done at 11.59 on the 31st then I could understand the 'desperation' element but there's plenty of time left.
I have just discovered thay you cannot sign on a free transfer if you are under 24. I never know these things because everyone wee sign is north of 30!
He is a hard tackler, in fact Arsenal fans say a player has been Frimponged after a challenge. Could make Sidwell look like a pussy.
Cannot see the announcement on the Fulham site.
Quote from: Cravenawin on January 25, 2013, 08:37:38 PM
Smacks of desperation.
For goodness sake, give the guy a chance!
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 25, 2013, 09:02:46 PM
He is a hard tackler, in fact Arsenal fans say a player has been Frimponged after a challenge. Could make Sidwell look like a pussy.
lol, love it!
Him and Sidwell can cover for one another when the other is suspended
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 25, 2013, 09:02:46 PM
He is a hard tackler, in fact Arsenal fans say a player has been Frimponged after a challenge. Could make Sidwell look like a pussy.
Cannot see the announcement on the Fulham site.
Very slow to announce things, as always.
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The social media presence isn't bad but the site could be better with things like this.
Quote from: EJL on January 25, 2013, 09:12:18 PM
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Is that from the twitter thing, I don't do that. Joined twitter and within five minutes my Email address had been intercepted and a virus message was sent to my address list. Can off twitter five minutes later a wiser man.
People a taking terrible risks using social networks.
Good signing
ON the offal
Frimpong Joins On Loan
Friday 25 January 2013 20:51
The Club is delighted to confirm the loan signing of Emmanuel Frimpong from Arsenal until the end of the season.
The central midfielder came through the Academy at Arsenal, and has spent time on loan at Wolverhampton Wanderers and Charlton Athletic.
The 21-year-old has been capped at various youth levels for England, however he is also eligible to represent Ghana.
All at Fulham wish Frimpong the best during his time at the Club.
Happy with this. He was on my list I uploaded at the start of the season under my previous alias.... Good signing and as stated previously good time to have him.
Good work, Fulham.
I can't believe that nobody has posted his FM stats yet though?
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Is that from the twitter thing, I don't do that. Joined twitter and within five minutes my Email address had been intercepted and a virus message was sent to my address list. Can off twitter five minutes later a wiser man.
People a taking terrible risks using social networks.
Never heard of Twitter giving people viruses but fair enough.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 25, 2013, 08:59:57 PM
I have just discovered thay you cannot sign on a free transfer if you are under 24. I never know these things because everyone wee sign is north of 30!
Compensation then... Not much money :)
This makes me glad. Well done!
Just asked my arsenal friend for his opinion and he said this;
"In a word.... Awful. And I'm not lying. He's like a black version of David Bentley. He the greatest player in the world.....if you ask him."
Lets hope we restart his career
Wil
Quote from: SaltfordWhite on January 25, 2013, 09:25:13 PM
Good work, Fulham.
I can't believe that nobody has posted his FM stats yet though?
should i use this years fm or can i use 2010 where he's a wonderkid and a few years into his development? D:
After looking at a link someone here put up to a Charlton site I thought I'd have a look. Below are some of the general comments they made about him....
"Frimpong is the best ball winning and holding midfielder we've had since Parker" - addickted
"I would add "potentially" to that comment on Frimpong addickted. He needs to get a brain to add to the undoubted skill in his feet" - mstoneaddick
"Frimpong reminds me of Chris Eubank, good at what he does but a sandwich short of a picnic! His talent is unquestioned but his footballing brain is not the fastest" - reamsofverse
So he sounds like a talented player, he just needs to control his aggression from what I've gathered and also learn to play a little more simply. But the boy is only 21 so he can certainly develop into a very handy player, and he will hopefully learn a thing or two off Diarra if he ever gets fit.
Not bad, provides muscle at the midfield which I think it was something we were lacking of.
If nothing else there has to be a great chant/song there :54:
I'm not very happy with this, he may be a good player but all we're going to do is make him look good for 3 months then he goes off back to Arsenal, I know we can find better players in summer and what not but I would prefer it if we got a midfielder in now rather than later.
What a signing, my Arsenal mate rate him really highly......Just the player we needed
He's out of contract in the summer, and he's barely played since his injury about this time last year, so this is really a low-risk, potentially high reward signing.
That said, I signed him on a free in FIFA 11 and he helped me get Plymouth Argyle to the Premier League. So, there's that working for him.
We need a powerhouse in our midfield and Frimpong fits that criteria.
lovely signing IMO and out of nowhere, on loan and out of contract at the end of the season. I hope with give him game time because he must know he's not going to get it at Arsenal any time soon and if he's out of contract in the summer maybe we can tempt him to stay.
Quote from: Walsh on January 25, 2013, 09:45:19 PM
I'm not very happy with this, he may be a good player but all we're going to do is make him look good for 3 months then he goes off back to Arsenal, I know we can find better players in summer and what not but I would prefer it if we got a midfielder in now rather than later.
hopefully Arsenal have decided they arent going to offer a new contract when it runs out in the summer and we can get him for a good price (as we will have to pay as he is under 24 wont we?) so it could be a trial for 3 months...
Quote from: EJL on January 25, 2013, 09:53:22 PM
We need a powerhouse in our midfield and Frimpong fits that criteria.
at one point Jol said he missed Etuhu........so maybe this guy gives him some of that
to be honest this may be his last chance to make it at Arsenal in an odd way. If his contract is out in the summer and he doesn't perform well enough for us then surely that means the end of his career at Arsenal.
There's a massive incentive for him to do well here IMO and the last time he went out on loan he looked like he could keep Wolves up before his injury.
A new Pongo arrives after all these years.
Hope he's as good as the last one.
coyw
Dench signing! ;)
although he's had a few knee problems, i like this signing. as others have stated, he's young and a bit steely. i hope he helps solidify the mids whilst diarra is out.
COYW
I hope the lad doesn't make a bad pass or a mistimed tackle during his loan spell. Imagine what stick Jol will get if he does!
Just been on Cottage Corner and so many people on there are very negative about this signing.
You sign no-one and people moan, you sign someone and people moan? Make your mind up CC.
He is better than now't. Just hope he can keep fit long enough to show some class. :022:
Quote from: timmyg on January 25, 2013, 09:51:13 PM
That said, I signed him on a free in FIFA 11 and he helped me get Plymouth Argyle to the Premier League. So, there's that working for him.
So you got that goin' for him, which is nice.
Quote from: Fulham Tup North on January 25, 2013, 10:18:43 PM
Just been on Cottage Corner and so many people on there are very negative about this signing.
You sign no-one and people moan, you sign someone and people moan? Make your mind up CC.
He is better than now't. Just hope he can keep fit long enough to show some class. :022:
That looks like the worst forum of all time
Why should people be happy at what they believe to be a poor signing? how can he better than nowt? It is the long injury that concerns me, I know nothing about him so would not comment on if this is a good signing or not, if others have good first hand knowledge, not anecdotal then let them have their say
I'd guess that some people are making their opinions on him due to his off the field endeavours rather than watching him play football, or they just angry we haven't signed exactly what we need yet.
He's shown he's talented already it's in a problem position and at worst he is short term back up, with no long term risk. Granted if he is all we bring in this transfer window I'll be disappointed, but he is good enough for us.
Thought he was superb on loan at Wolves before he got injured,young,can get up and down the pitch,needs to prove himself once again and it isn't going to send us into a treble dip reccession.. lets give the bloke a chance..
Have seen him a few times. Thought he was good .
Would rather he was signed rather than a loan
A friend of mine is an Arsenal season ticket holder and says he always thought that he would become a good 'squad' player for them. Injury's stopped him showing his true potential. We will see, but he looks strong and he looks fast. New blood might also make others raise their game. Never under estimate the effect of fresh blood on a side.
Quote from: epsomraver on January 25, 2013, 10:32:41 PM
Why should people be happy at what they believe to be a poor signing? how can he better than nowt? It is the long injury that concerns me, I know nothing about him so would not comment on if this is a good signing or not, if others have good first hand knowledge, not anecdotal then let them have their say
On 19 August 2010, Frimpong injured an anterior cruciate ligament in training and was out injured for nine months
On 1 January 2012, it was confirmed that Frimpong had joined fellow Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan until the end of the season. The following day he made his debut, starting in a 2–1 loss to Chelsea. However, in only his fifth appearance for the club, he ruptured a cruciate ligament in his right knee during a 2–1 win at QPR, effectively ending his season He was then returned to Arsenal as his injury would rule him out for the rest of his time at Wolves.
Surely not the same knee?
We seem to send all our 'crocks' to Germany at the moment, so maybe he has joined for the airmiles?
Quote from: epsomraver on January 25, 2013, 10:54:14 PM
On 19 August 2010, Frimpong injured an anterior cruciate ligament in training and was out injured for nine months
On 1 January 2012, it was confirmed that Frimpong had joined fellow Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan until the end of the season. The following day he made his debut, starting in a 21 loss to Chelsea. However, in only his fifth appearance for the club, he ruptured a cruciate ligament in his right knee during a 21 win at QPR, effectively ending his season He was then returned to Arsenal as his injury would rule him out for the rest of his time at Wolves.
Surely not the same knee?
He was ahead of Coquelin at Arsenal before he was hurt in 2010. An article at ESPN discussed recently how he acted as an enforcer for Wilshire when U-21. He brings a nastiness Fulham needs. I hope he is available for West Ham. Really strong and physical.
Don't know much about him, but we could atleast use some cover, hope he proves to be more than that. Looking forward to see how he does for us.
Overall not a bad start to the weekend :beer:
certainly nothing whatsoever to lose on this one and, who knows, might turn out well.
I do remember his debut for Arsenal and people were talking about him as the next Viera. He impressed me, although he looked a little hot-headed. But that should come with experience.
We don't have anything to lose.
Good signing very pleased with this one
Quote from: EJL on January 25, 2013, 08:50:06 PM
Where did that come from?
Barnet, where Arsenal play their reserve games!!
If this is a loan with a view to a permanent transfer then the it's a decent signing for the future.
If its just a loan move then it's uninspiring!! As I've said before, why are we looking to nurture another premier clubs talent when we keep bleating how our well own academy / U21 squad is?
He may do well for us, and I Hope he does but at the end of the day, we are doing more for Arsenal.
We need to either produce our own talent and give them a go or sign a proven player.
Two separate cruciate ligament tears...and not that long ago. Does anyone know if both injuries were to the same leg? Maybe in this instance getting him on loan is not such a bad idea, huh? The price was right.
Quote from: BestOfBrede on January 25, 2013, 10:18:07 PM
I hope the lad doesn't make a bad pass or a mistimed tackle during his loan spell. Imagine what stick Jol will get if he does!
Dont worry, if he turns out to be a dog, you can point out that Jol has nothing to do with transfer decisions.
He is out of contract in the summer so I guess if he does well we will have a good chance to sign him
Or he will go to qpr
Quote from: epsomraver on January 25, 2013, 10:32:41 PM
if others have good first hand knowledge, not anecdotal then let them have their say
How many of us will have seen him often enough to have 'good first-hand knowledge'? Very few, surely.
Nor would it be the first time that a player has been branded as a poor signing by those who know little or nothing about him; Riether wasn't exactly welcomed by all when he arrived in the summer, I recall.
Quote from: Scrumpy on January 25, 2013, 11:20:41 PM
I do remember his debut for Arsenal and people were talking about him as the next Viera. He impressed me, although he looked a little hot-headed. But that should come with experience.
We don't have anything to lose.
Vieira wasn't really known for being calm ;-)
Quote from: Arthur on January 25, 2013, 11:52:01 PM
Quote from: epsomraver on January 25, 2013, 10:32:41 PM
if others have good first hand knowledge, not anecdotal then let them have their say
How many of us will have seen him often enough to have 'good first-hand knowledge'? Very few, surely.
Nor would it be the first time that a player has been branded as a poor signing by those who know little or nothing about him; Riether wasn't exactly welcomed by all when he arrived in the summer, I recall.
Hes only played around 15 senior games in his career so I doubt anyone has seen him enough to make an informed decision either way
STAY DENCH...
He looked to me as if he was going to keep Wolves up single handedly until he got injured.
Pleased that we have got him !
I can't argue with this signing. Being a graduate from Wengers academy you onow he can do the basics to a high standard. And he has something to prove. Either he does well and runs our midfield for 6 months and best case scenario we sign him permanently for compensation, or lose him because Arsenal want him back. Or worst case scenario he shows some aggression, toughening us up and gets a few suspensions, scaring a few opponents in the process. STAY DENCH
I have not seen this kid play. I know of him, but not even really enough to say anything about his quality. I'm sure that being with Arsenal for some time ensures that he knows how to play and that he's got a fair amount of talent.
At the same time, I could say the same thing about Kasami when he was signed. In fact, their first team experiences, in number, are almost exactly the same prior to joining Fulham.
So my question is, are we seriously counting on this kid to shore up our midfield? Can't be more than a depth signing, no?
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 26, 2013, 12:33:47 AM
So my question is, are we seriously counting on this kid to shore up our midfield? Can't be more than a depth signing, no?
Only time will tell on that. He's undoubtedly talented and brings some tenacity and muscle into the middle, something we are currently lacking.
Perhaps Jol can see certain situations in which to utilise him and if he impresses in training he may well shore up the midfield.
Good signing bringing in Frimpong but I was hoping we would sign Derek Boateng, am I right thinking he can play centre back? Seems like he will not be joining us this January
i was actually thinking that myself
I'm guessing he won't be available for tomorrow.
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Quote from: BestOfBrede on January 25, 2013, 10:18:07 PM
I hope the lad doesn't make a bad pass or a mistimed tackle during his loan spell. Imagine what stick Jol will get if he does!
Dont worry, if he turns out to be a dog, you can point out that Jol has nothing to do with transfer decisions.
Congratulations on 1000 posts, Don.
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Quote from: BestOfBrede on January 25, 2013, 10:18:07 PM
I hope the lad doesn't make a bad pass or a mistimed tackle during his loan spell. Imagine what stick Jol will get if he does!
Dont worry, if he turns out to be a dog, you can point out that Jol has nothing to do with transfer decisions.
Congratulations on 1000 posts, Don.
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I believe you just short changed him of 9000 posts, EJL!
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Quote from: BestOfBrede on January 25, 2013, 10:18:07 PM
I hope the lad doesn't make a bad pass or a mistimed tackle during his loan spell. Imagine what stick Jol will get if he does!
Dont worry, if he turns out to be a dog, you can point out that Jol has nothing to do with transfer decisions.
Congratulations on 1000 posts, Don.
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thanks! And I can guarantee that about 175 of them have been worth reading.
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Quote from: BestOfBrede on January 25, 2013, 10:18:07 PM
I hope the lad doesn't make a bad pass or a mistimed tackle during his loan spell. Imagine what stick Jol will get if he does!
Dont worry, if he turns out to be a dog, you can point out that Jol has nothing to do with transfer decisions.
Congratulations on 1000 posts, Don.
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thanks! And I can guarantee that about 175 of them have been worth reading.
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Maybe the deal has or had fallen through so Frimpong was next on the list. Alternatively they could both be here come Feb 1st we'll just have to wait and see.
Boateng has been looking good at the ACN and getting plenty of game time so if he does still come he'll be match ready.
decent signing, if we don't want to pay over the odds for players in January, making loan signings to get us through until the end of the season makes the most sense to me. Only thing i am a little confused with, is that frimpong is a defensive minded player, where i think we need more creativity than solidarity. we got sidwell, baird, diarra for that. But still its better than nothing and adds to the depth of the squad. who knows he might have that fight that we need at this moment in time. dont think anyone can really critisize this deal, maybe question it. overall decent singing
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 25, 2013, 11:47:41 PM
He is out of contract in the summer so I guess if he does well we will have a good chance to sign him
Or he will go to qpr
I didn't know the lad wanted to play in the Championship next season.
Who said we were signing Boateng anyhow? I don't think anybody rumbled the Frimpong move.
The majority of the crap about potential signings are just that -- crap. I love it when the board surprises everyone.
Quote from: HatterDon on January 26, 2013, 02:22:21 AM
Who said we were signing Boateng anyhow? I don't think anybody rumbled the Frimpong move.
The majority of the crap about potential signings are just that -- crap. I love it when the board surprises everyone.
As you rightly say there is nothing concrete but the link has been more solid than some. When asked Jol has never denied an interest but just refused to name players. It could be a case of trying to agree a deal with Dnipro and we wont hear anything until then.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8384309/Derek-Boateng-closes-on-move-to-Fulham-after-securing-a-work-permit (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8384309/Derek-Boateng-closes-on-move-to-Fulham-after-securing-a-work-permit)
Quote from: Forever Fulham on January 25, 2013, 11:45:31 PM
Two separate cruciate ligament tears...and not that long ago. Does anyone know if both injuries were to the same leg? Maybe in this instance getting him on loan is not such a bad idea, huh? The price was right.
According to the article below both legs were injured.
,,In January he joined Wolves, but having impressed initially during his loan spell, his stint was cut short when he received the exact same injury to his anterior cruciate ligament, but in the other leg."
http://www.sabotagetimes.com/football/football-sport/arsenal-why-emmanuel-frimpong-will-lose-out-to-francis-coquelin/ (http://www.sabotagetimes.com/football/football-sport/arsenal-why-emmanuel-frimpong-will-lose-out-to-francis-coquelin/)
Dench.... Leave it.....!
Quote from: Luffy86 on January 26, 2013, 06:33:52 AM
Dench.... Leave it.....!
:plus one: , him and briggy might be bezzers
Lets hope he stays fit, put in some good performances and at the end of the season will see what will happen!
Not a bad signing actually. Young and eager to play. Would be interesting to see what happens if the spell is successful. Would Wenger really not sign him to a new deal if he does well here, given Arsenals problems in mf?
I have a feeling that not taking a risk on giving him a deal will come back to bite us
Looks like an astute piece of business, and hopefully a good addition to the team. Time will tell, but certainly seems a positive move.
7 pages on a player with a serious injury in the near past and on loan until the end of the season. I hope just because we have done no business of note so far we don't expect too much from this.
Good luck to him and hope he stays fit and boosts the squad.
Frimpong may be a good loan, but what we need is EXPERIENCE, CREATIVITY and LEADERSHIP in centre midfield ........ a player like that alongside Frimpong I think will work!
Quote from: Lighthouse on January 26, 2013, 09:25:41 AM
7 pages on a player with a serious injury in the near past and on loan until the end of the season. I hope just because we have done no business of note so far we don't expect too much from this.
Good luck to him and hope he stays fit and boosts the squad.
Good luck to the lad and he may well come good at Fulham but our need is immediate.
We have 15 games left to collect 15 vital points with a very tough home fixture list.
Surely we are not expecting this young lad with a couple of dodgy knees and only 5 premiership games with Wolves to step in and turn our team around.
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Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 25, 2013, 10:12:16 PM
Dench signing! ;)
i have no idea what that means :023:
Actually it sounds like I made this up but I didn't. Frimpong Iddle I Po part owns a shop that sells shirts and stuff for the yoof and printed on them is Dench which means cool as in Judy Dench is dench.
Now get with the bag man and truck on down to the latest sounds while the clock on the wall says its time to call. I is real dench man.
Quote from: Lighthouse on January 26, 2013, 09:25:41 AM
7 pages on a player with a serious injury in the near past and on loan until the end of the season. I hope just because we have done no business of note so far we don't expect too much from this.
If you read the comments, I think it's clear that we're aware he's not the next Mousa Dembele. However, as we're 7th from bottom, why sound surprised that a signing that boosts our chances of survival is being welcomed? Let me reassure you, no one's expecting him to do it single-handedly.
Quote from: hazzaffc on January 26, 2013, 02:02:54 AM
decent signing, if we don't want to pay over the odds for players in January, making loan signings to get us through until the end of the season makes the most sense to me. Only thing i am a little confused with, is that frimpong is a defensive minded player, where i think we need more creativity than solidarity. we got sidwell, baird, diarra for that. But still its better than nothing and adds to the depth of the squad. who knows he might have that fight that we need at this moment in time. dont think anyone can really critisize this deal, maybe question it. overall decent singing
I think with Diarra injured the others are just not really up to the job in that position. I think we have creativity in ruiz and berba but what we really need is a box to box type midfield player who can carry the ball directly at teams, and who will be able to link our creative players up, especially on the break; A Gerrard type player but obviously someone who we would be able to attract. McCarthy at Wigan is that type of player although they would not sell him to us.
One of the reasons I am so keen to see kasami given another chance is he is also that type of player.
This is good news! Have heard Frimpong is a great talent.
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Quote from: BestOfBrede on January 25, 2013, 10:18:07 PM
I hope the lad doesn't make a bad pass or a mistimed tackle during his loan spell. Imagine what stick Jol will get if he does!
Dont worry, if he turns out to be a dog, you can point out that Jol has nothing to do with transfer decisions.
Congratulations on 1000 posts, Don.
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I believe you just short changed him of 9000 posts, EJL!
Oops. Zeroes getting the better of me.
Quote from: HatterDon on January 25, 2013, 11:46:48 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on January 25, 2013, 10:18:07 PM
I hope the lad doesn't make a bad pass or a mistimed tackle during his loan spell. Imagine what stick Jol will get if he does!
Dont worry, if he turns out to be a dog, you can point out that Jol has nothing to do with transfer decisions.
Hmm, if he turns out to a dog? Difference is that if he does there are many that will be on Jol's back. We don't sign anyone it's Jol's fault. We do and he's not Messi, and it's Jol's fault. If he doesn't do well that's one of those things but I won't be saying it had nothing to do with Jol! See the difference ? Probably not.
Quote from: BishopsParkFantastic on January 26, 2013, 09:42:21 AM
Frimpong may be a good loan, but what we need is EXPERIENCE, CREATIVITY and LEADERSHIP in centre midfield ........ a player like that alongside Frimpong I think will work!
A player like that alongside what we have would work.
Frimpong had better be a cover signing. Aside from additional depth and the possibility of signing him as a future replacement for one of our current midfielders, I don't see how his prospects are any different than they were for Kasami when he was signed. As I remember it, all were very excited to see Kasami come in and he's been able to add pretty much nothing.