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Stuart O'Keefe

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A name that was mentioned in passing earlier in the Summer has popped up again. We are looking to strengthen the midfield, and O'Keefe would be a significant addition. 26 years old with Premier League experience and is comfortably a Championship player who would be dropping a level to play for us.

Talks are of a season long loan deal, fingers crossed it happens but something tells me it will only happen if we can get rid of Roberts or Smith first.
 
Stuart O'Keefe, a former Premier League footballer at Crystal Palace, who spent part of last season on loan at MK Dons in League One, could join Pompey from Cardiff?


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Said much of what I wanted to in the article so will not repeat myself... BUT would be a decent addition but not keen on another loan arrival in favour of using the players we actually own.
 
Tonight Pompey head to Cardiff, a repeat of the 2008 FA Cup final, for a League Cup meeting which could give the Blues a glimpse of former Crystal Palace midfielder Stuart O'Keefe.


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Not sure on Baker in central midfield, hope May takes his chance tonight but if he's not ready, and nor is Close, thinking more and more O'Keefe could be a sound option.
 
It appears that Roberts has settled his contract with the club and is moving on, unfortunately, but that should leave a vacancy.
 
Other than the fact Roberts leaving frees up some wages I don't think his exit makes too much difference in Jacket's bid to find another midfielder - if this is O'Keefe or Gleeson I wouldn't mind.
 
I'm assuming any potential Pompey loan deal for Cardiff's former Crystal Palace midfielder Stuart O'Keefe will depend on player exits.


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So far today I've heard us linked with the following:

Ollie Watkins: I'd love him on board but I don't think we need another striker.

Stuart O'Keefe: Don't know too much about him but he looks like he could be a useful addition. Should be decent at this level having played most career at Championship level, and is just reaching his prime years.

Alex Bruce: Plenty of Premier League experience with Hull under the tutelage of Daddy Steve, must admit he's dropped off the radar recently and has been released by Bury after just 2 games. A bit of a risk but could pay off, would allow Thompson to play out wide.
 
Ollie Hawkins (not Watkins) is on board. Does that mean Smith/Main are going to be shipped out, or maybe Kabamba will be loaned out?
 
PompeyFrippy - 31/8/2017 15:22

So far today I've heard us linked with the following:

Ollie Watkins: I'd love him on board but I don't think we need another striker.

Stuart O'Keefe: Don't know too much about him but he looks like he could be a useful addition. Should be decent at this level having played most career at Championship level, and is just reaching his prime years.

Alex Bruce: Plenty of Premier League experience with Hull under the tutelage of Daddy Steve, must admit he's dropped off the radar recently and has been released by Bury after just 2 games. A bit of a risk but could pay off, would allow Thompson to play out wide.
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Why have Bury released Bruce after only two games? If fully fit and no issues, and affordable, could be a great experienced player to sign.

However, I'd think his arrival would mean someone else is leaving... would worry about this being Burgess or Whatmough, both apparently attracting interest?
 
PompeyFrippy - 31/8/2017 15:22

Ollie Hawkins (not Watkins) is on board. Does that mean Smith/Main are going to be shipped out, or maybe Kabamba will be loaned out?
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Is this the fella at Dagenham? Not too bothered about bringing him in tbh and would sooner stick with Main and Kabamba even if Smith - who could join Colchester? - left.
 
Stuart O'Keefe has been secured on loan. The former Southend and Crystal Palace midfielder should make his Pompey debut against Rotherham on Sunday.


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I think, well, certainly hope, this signing could be a really good one and give us that elements we've definitely been missing in midfield.
 
Stuart O'Keefe, troubled by injury, a long-term one at that, should soon make his comeback as he bids to push forward his claims for next season - be that with Pompey or Cardiff.


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On-loan Cardiff midfielder Stuart O'Keefe isn't a player we've seen as much as we would have wanted, but the majority still feel he's one Kenny Jackett should look to keep at Pompey.


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