i think thats a tad harshNope... Lolley is twice the player/man.
Not that I think Burke is a bad player, but if ever there was an example for youngsters to look at, with that big money offer and to then see a career stall - then Ollie Burke is right up there.
i think thats a tad harsh
we wanted to sell....and he was offered a chance to play in the Bundesliga...there arent many that would turn that down. look at the young lad sancho at Dortmund, that could have gone the same way, but he had a few cracking performances and hasnt looked back
Firstly I would be gutted if Lolley was to go.However hypothetically if we were to bargain with WBA I would ask for Phillips! To be honest would Lolley get straight in as Phillips and Barnes have cemented their places already? I would be happy for Burke to come back but not as a replacement for Lolley.Burke needs match fitness first. The one player I would go for it we lost him would be Jarrod Bowen at Hull.
Did you know that OB had visited RB Leipzig in the summer prior to his move there? Interesting summer holiday.
For the money we were offered, we could not really refuse - especially, given our financial situation and the owner.
Ollie or his parents could have said no, as he was just starting to show his potential - but, that was life changing money for Ollie.... I don't blame him, but as AK has said - there are 3 parties that have to agree to a move, both clubs and the player!
In terms of having the raw materials, OB is a big, strong lad, with pace and skill - but, I thought he offered little defensively & had a questionable attitude.... great going forwards, but sometimes you have to dig in and help the team grind out a result.
Since he left, he has not played regularly enough - whether that be in Germany (where his attitude and commitment to a defensive team ethic was questioned) and then at WBA, where has had even less football (under 2 separate coaches) - indeed, he's only played 38 minutes of league football out of 20 games, this season.
I still hope he comes good, but it appears unlikely at WBA.
Lol been drinking at the font of Jom with your inside knowledge...
Lol been drinking at the font of Jom with your inside knowledge...
I think if we accept any offer for one of our key players so far this season it would be a massive step back and just show the players that remain that we aren't really "serious about promotion". Unless he was replaced with someone better obviously and I don't think olliewould be.
Perhaps he has a good goal bonus though chap!Sancho took a 50% pay cut.
Not at all CP.... mentioned this at the time of his sale.
If I know something, provided it is not overly sensitive nor will it cause me an issue, then I'll post it.
Take it or leave it.