Christantus Uche

[Stirlingsays]

Interesting. Glasner sees him playing as a No 10. I was hoping he would be back up to JPM but apparently not. Still OG knows what he's doing.

From what I've seen of him is that he's a disruptor of defences. He's physically strong with good ball control and thus takes up more defensive attention like Zaha did, which gives more space for others.

I think he's a very intelligent buy.

 

[Eaglecoops]

The guy is a beast, legs like tree trunks. Strong, direct and pretty quick.

He will become our version of Antonio, which wouldn’t be a bad thing. Good signing I reckon.

 

[ASCPFC]

The guy is a beast, legs like tree trunks. Strong, direct and pretty quick.

He will become our version of Antonio, which wouldn’t be a bad thing. Good signing I reckon.

Hopefully not the current Antonio but I do get your point.

 

[Frickin Saweet]

thought it was a bit ott the way he war writing around on the floor in the penalty area. I thought he'd swallowed his tongue or was dying or something the way he was contorting his body in a fit-like manner. Other than that, looked positive and like he was trying to make things happen. If him and Pino can improve a bit and 'click' we might find our attacking rhythm which is lacking a Bolasia, Zaha, Olise, Eze bit of magic at the moment. Doesn't bode well for Esse - he must be terrible not to be getting any minutes given our current injuries.

 

[DANGERCLOSE]

Just imagine the front 3 of JP Sarr and Uche, very physical attack

Or

Kamada Pino and nketiah less physical attack

 

[silvertop]

Just imagine the front 3 of JP Sarr and Uche, very physical attack

Or

Kamada Pino and nketiah less physical attack

But hardly lightweight.

 

[Norbury Old Git]

thought it was a bit ott the way he war writing around on the floor in the penalty area. I thought he'd swallowed his tongue or was dying or something the way he was contorting his body in a fit-like manner. Other than that, looked positive and like he was trying to make things happen. If him and Pino can improve a bit and 'click' we might find our attacking rhythm which is lacking a Bolasia, Zaha, Olise, Eze bit of magic at the moment. Doesn't bode well for Esse - he must be terrible not to be getting any minutes given our current injuries.

Depending on how he performs in training, Esse will get opportunities as we have a minimum of 48 matches this season including some against minnows in the ECL. The club cannot afford to lose money by not playing him then trying to sell him off.

 

[MrRobbo]

Depending on how he performs in training, Esse will get opportunities as we have a minimum of 48 matches this season including some against minnows in the ECL. The club cannot afford to lose money by not playing him then trying to sell him off.

Hopefully its just a case of Esse proving to Glasner that he understands and respects the system. You'd hope Glasner plays him tomorrow night, and makes it very clear with what he expects of him.

 

[est1905]

Does anyone know the full information on this transfer? Some people are stating we have bought him. Some are stating its only a loan, and some are saying loan with obligation to buy at the end of the season. Also has anyone seen him live and have a review of his standard? I've only seen YouTube videos of his gameplay..

Its a season long loan but with an obligation to buy at the end of that loan. The transfer fee (already agreed) will be £17.3m. Personally I dont understand why (if we agreed to an obligation to buy) we dont just buy him now. Maybe cashflow. Maybe looks better on the balance sheet if we can shunt him on to next seasons figures. Who knows. All I do know is we cannot send him back to Getafe. He's ours on loan then we have to buy him.
I'm not upset by that at all. He looks a good signing.

 

[est1905]

Hopefully its just a case of Esse proving to Glasner that he understands and respects the system. You'd hope Glasner plays him tomorrow night, and makes it very clear with what he expects of him.

We dont know what his attitude on the training ground is like though. It may not all be about failing to adhere to instructions.
Glasner's own words more than once when interviewed 'I can forgive most things but the team always must come first. This is the one thing I cannot forgive'

He was speaking generally about his philosophy on coaching but lets say Esse has been a bit of a brat hypothetically? I cannot imagine he'll get many opportunities under Glasner if so.

 

[Dumademption]

Its a season long loan but with an obligation to buy at the end of that loan. The transfer fee (already agreed) will be £17.3m. Personally I dont understand why (if we agreed to an obligation to buy) we dont just buy him now. Maybe cashflow. Maybe looks better on the balance sheet if we can shunt him on to next seasons figures. Who knows. All I do know is we cannot send him back to Getafe. He's ours on loan then we have to buy him.
I'm not upset by that at all. He looks a good signing.

I did see one person suggesting that Getafe were close to being profitable for the year which would mean they would have to pay tax, so it is better for them to have this year as a loan and the transfer money come in next year. Not sure how accurate that is but it does make sense. I think its either that or a cashflow issue possibly with the Guehi money being meant for this transfer but not coming in, or a different player sale like Rak-Sakyi not going through.

 

[est1905]

I did see one person suggesting that Getafe were close to being profitable for the year which would mean they would have to pay tax, so it is better for them to have this year as a loan and the transfer money come in next year. Not sure how accurate that is but it does make sense. I think its either that or a cashflow issue possibly with the Guehi money being meant for this transfer but not coming in, or a different player sale like Rak-Sakyi not going through.

Good point. Probably suited both clubs to hold off paying the money till the summer