Callum O Dowda signed from Brizzle.

[Des Parrot]

Re: Callum O Dowda signed from Brizzle.

Bristol had a year option that they didn't take up, but then he had barely played this season so not a surprise really

It played since January, only 7 full games last season. A downgrade on Vaulks or Bacuna or even Pack?

[Des Parrot]

Re: Callum O Dowda signed from Brizzle.

Explaining his reasons for releasing O’Dowda, ex-Leicester boss Pearson was tight-lipped however, simply saying “It’s just time for a change.”

“I think Callum has been here for six years. He goes with our best wishes. He is a really good lad, but it’s time for change.

“It’s time for a shift in a different direction. It’s as simple as that.”

[SuisseBluebird]

Re: Callum O Dowda signed from Brizzle.

Appears to be a squad signing but not convinced with this one at all. Struggled with injuries of late which is concerning, albeit no where near on par with Cardiff's own Vassell. But less than 40 appearances in the last 2 seasons does not help to make a good impression on a new fan base.

Statistically as well he is lacking with a handful of goals and assists. Plus only 160 Championship appearances in 6 seasons, 95 of which he was in the starting 11, which indicates that he only started in roughly third of the games played by Bristol over that period. Again this doesn't help to make a good impression of what O'Dowda can bring to Cardiff.

All the best to him when he throws on the City shirt, not every player Cardiff sign are going to be pleasing from a statistical standpoint, so with that in mind can anyone help to dispell my underwhelming reaction to this latest signing?

[Carl Dale's Mole]

Re: Callum O Dowda signed from Brizzle.

Good luck to him but I really hope the next few signings are a lot more exciting than this. Otherwise it’s going to be a long season.

Is Jed Wallace back from his honeymoon?

[Cowbridge Blue]

Re: Callum O Dowda signed from Brizzle.

If Morison can get Bagan to score 3 in 3, surely he can squeeze more out of O'Dowda...:thumbup:

[Maurice Swan]

Re: Callum O Dowda signed from Brizzle.

Not impressed by his stats over the past 6 years.....and he's given a 3 year contract??! Underwhelmed by this one.

[Tuerto]

Re: Callum O Dowda signed from Brizzle.

Not impressed by his stats over the past 6 years.....and he's given a 3 year contract??! Underwhelmed by this one.

He's cheap.

[J R Hartley]

Re: Callum O Dowda signed from Brizzle.

Not impressed by his stats over the past 6 years.....and he's given a 3 year contract??! Underwhelmed by this one.

3 years! Will we ever learn :shrug:

[Tuerto]

Re: Callum O Dowda signed from Brizzle.

3 years! Will we ever learn :shrug:

He must be as cheap as chips, or Morison thinks that he can revitalise him and make him a player. Which option do you reckon :hehe:

[J R Hartley]

Re: Callum O Dowda signed from Brizzle.

He must be as cheap as chips, or Morison thinks that he can revitalise him and make him a player. Which option do you reckon :hehe:

Morison said he brings goals and can create goals, which surprised me as he’s usually very analytical with his statistics and the stats say otherwise. Averages 1 goal and 1 assist a season.

[The Lone Gunman]

Re: Callum O Dowda signed from Brizzle.

O'Dowda's Championship starts for Bristol City:

2016/17 - 15
2017/18 - 13
2018/19 - 20
2019/20 - 17
2020/21 - 14
2021/22 - 16

Basically, an average of 16 league starts a season during six years at Ashton Gate.

His Championship goal tallies during the same period:

2016/17 - 0
2017/18 - 1 (against Cardiff)
2018/19 - 4
2019/20 - 1
2020/21 - 1
2021/22 - 1

Let's be honest, Bristol City have been far from good during the last six years and O'Dowda apparently couldn't hold down a place in their starting line-up. He's just turned 27, so it'll be a surprise if he improves significantly on what he's shown so far. Having said that, maybe a change of scenery will do the trick.

[the other bob wilson]

Re: Callum O Dowda signed from Brizzle.

Three year contract, hardly sounds as if it’s someone we’re taking a punt on.

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

Re: Callum O Dowda signed from Brizzle.

O'Dowda's Championship starts for Bristol City:

2016/17 - 15
2017/18 - 13
2018/19 - 20
2019/20 - 17
2020/21 - 14
2021/22 - 16

Basically, an average of 16 league starts a season duing six years at Ashton Gate.

His Championship goal tallies during the same period:

2016/17 - 0
2017/18 - 1 (against Cardiff)
2018/19 - 4
2019/20 - 1
2020/21 - 1
2021/22 - 1

Let's be honest, Bristol City have been far from good during the last six years and O'Dowda apparently couldn't hold down a place in their starting line-up. He's just turned 27, so it'll be a surprise if he improves significantly on what he's showed so far. Having said that, maybe a change of scenery will do the trick.

It doesn't make for good reading, does it.
The majority of their fans (OTIB) say he failed to deliver during his time there, and of course they nearly all mention his inactivity due to injuries.

[stan butler]

Re: Callum O Dowda signed from Brizzle.

It played since January, only 7 full games last season. A downgrade on Vaulks or Bacuna or even Pack?

Surely that can only be claimed after a season with us and not before he even kicks a ball?

[stan butler]

Re: Callum O Dowda signed from Brizzle.

He must be as cheap as chips, or Morison thinks that he can revitalise him and make him a player. Which option do you reckon :hehe:

Both maybe :shrug: