Uche Ikpeazu?

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Originally Posted by Brian

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTpG...%27MediaMuseum

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I was told it was an icey patch which is possible? I hope it was because it doesn't look good otherwise :hehe:

Aa

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Originally Posted by TWGL1

I spoke to Morrison a few months ago, and you are correct, he said he was the hardest player he had come across when he played for Wycombe last season. Very strong and awkward

Just like Leo Fortune-West

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I can understand why a big centreback would rate a player like Ikpeazu, but, as a City fan, I’ve had more than enough of very strong and awkward at my club in the last decade.

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Originally Posted by stan butler

Sorry what do you mean by that?

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Uche Ikpeazu - go on, see how many times you can say his name in 30 seconds?

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Originally Posted by Zowhore

He battered Flint and Brown in October, not sure if that’s something to measure him off this year mind.

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Flint actually coped OK with him considering how Ikpensu put himself about.
Have a look at the BBC match updates and you’ll see how many free kicks Ikpensu gave away. He should have been sent off.
Booked after38 minutes and then 6-7 fouls after.
He gave McGuiness a really hard time though. Was a big lesson for him.

His finishing was poor though.

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Originally Posted by Lawnmower

Flint actually coped OK with him considering how Ikpensu put himself about.
Have a look at the BBC match updates and you’ll see how many free kicks Ikpensu gave away. He should have been sent off.
Booked after38 minutes and then 6-7 fouls after.
He gave McGuiness a really hard time though. Was a big lesson for him.

His finishing was poor though.

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That was my main impression of his performance

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Originally Posted by City123

That was my main impression of his performance

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In fairness, you do seem to believe the opposition should have at least one man sent off in pretty much every game City play (and you reckon City should be awarded at least one penalty, and most opposition goals should be disallowed), so that's hardly a reflection on Ikpeazu.

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Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman

In fairness, you do seem to believe the opposition should have at least one man sent off in pretty much every game City play (and you reckon City should be awarded at least one penalty, and most opposition goals should be disallowed), so that's hardly a reflection on Ikpeazu.

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That’s me too. To a certain extent, but I’m usually a bit more forgiving of a bit of dirty play as I think the game has gone ‘soft’ .

However if you read back on the BBC report/commentary you’ll see what I mean.

At the time I was struggling to see how he’d got away with it and just when it seemed it was going to happen Warnock took him off.

He was certainly the dirtiest player I’ve seen against us for some time.

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Originally Posted by Lawnmower

He was certainly the dirtiest player I’ve seen against us for some time.

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He was physical alright and I can remember him being a real handful. I was only yanking City123's chain, his comments in the match threads always tickle me.

The lad up front for Bristol was another handful on Saturday. Semenyo I think? If his finishing improves a little, he'll be a player. Just turned 22, apparently. I thought he put the physical development of some of City's youngsters into perspective. Drameh couldn't cope with him at all.

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Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman

He was physical alright and I can remember him being a real handful. I was only yanking City123's chain, his comments in the match threads always tickle me.

The lad up front for Bristol was another handful on Saturday. Semenyo I think? If his finishing improves a little, he'll be a player. Just turned 22, apparently. I thought he put the physical development of some of City's youngsters into perspective. Drameh couldn't cope with him at all.

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Yeah. I like him. He scored a couple of beauties against Fulham. He quickish too.

Someone like him would be excellent.
We’ve had lots of big players, but some pace to go with it would make a lot of difference.

Sort of thing I was hoping for from Vassell 😞

His brother is also highly rated and in our under 18s

Fingers crossed !

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Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman

In fairness, you do seem to believe the opposition should have at least one man sent off in pretty much every game City play (and you reckon City should be awarded at least one penalty, and most opposition goals should be disallowed), so that's hardly a reflection on Ikpeazu.

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A reflection of the poor refereeing in the Championship I'd say :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by jon1959

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/...-over-22882323

WOL claiming the club contacted Boro this morning to register an interest. When I first saw the headline I thought it was just one of those circular rumours - WOL mentioned Ikpeazu being made available for transfer by Wilder a few days ago in a 'round up' piece - mainly because we had shown an interest last summer. Those type of incidental comments usually get picked up by marginal 'news' sites and turned into something they aren't. But maybe this is genuine.

But Ikpeazu is not a Moore replacement. If anything he would be another Collins (but a bit taller) - a journeyman, trier, experienced, not much pace and doesn't score a lot! Probably a 'great lad'.

WOL also saying Boro prefer to sell (valuation of £750k mentioned) but we only want a loan to the end of the season. West Brom (!), Millwall and Hull also supposed to be interested. I can see him going to Hull now they have their new owners, new manager, an end to their transfer restrictions, and a new budget burning a hole in their pockets. He wouldn't even need to move house!

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These rumours start from websites like 'The 72' and 'Football League World'. They are quickly added to NewsNow - here is the Cardiff City page - https://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport/Fo...p/Cardiff+City

Soon after Wales Online, who use this resource as their main source of Cardiff City information (remember the days when reporters actually broke real exclusives and spoke to players, managers etc. Terry Phillips was a real reporter, the kids these days are commentators on info they find on social media and other websites).

The way WalesOnline then spam facebook and twitter with clickbait based on a rumour from another website is so annoying. They develop an article based on rumour, old comments and waffle.

Ikpeazu is shit basically. Wouldn’t sign him in a month of Sundays.

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Originally Posted by William Treseder

Ikpeazu is shit basically. Wouldn’t sign him in a month of Sundays.

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If we do sign him (and I desperately hope not) it will seem as if we can't escape the long cold finger of Warnock's influence.

Someone better check out the local clog suppliers to see if any orders have been placed recently.

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Originally Posted by William Treseder

Ikpeazu is shit basically. Wouldn’t sign him in a month of Sundays.

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Well according to a poster elsewhere Morison really wants him and has asked the board to back him..

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Originally Posted by Michael Morris

These rumours start from websites like 'The 72' and 'Football League World'. They are quickly added to NewsNow - here is the Cardiff City page - https://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport/Fo...p/Cardiff+City

Soon after Wales Online, who use this resource as their main source of Cardiff City information (remember the days when reporters actually broke real exclusives and spoke to players, managers etc. Terry Phillips was a real reporter, the kids these days are commentators on info they find on social media and other websites).

The way WalesOnline then spam facebook and twitter with clickbait based on a rumour from another website is so annoying. They develop an article based on rumour, old comments and waffle.

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How right you are boss. Rumours quickly become a source or inside. As well as WoL that Alan Nixon is terrible with his scattergun rumour starters.

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Originally Posted by stan butler

Well according to a poster elsewhere Morison really wants him and has asked the board to back him..

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Thought your mate told you..

Bournemouth are interested in Uche. Cheap option

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Originally Posted by dembethewarrior

Thought your mate told you..

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sneggyblubird posted Today, 16:54

Re: Uche Ikpeazu?
Read on he other board that Morison is quite keen on him.

So i had a quick look :thumbup:

The unfortunate thing is we have some fans just believe everything they are told.

How does anyone know that Morison wants him.?

Im sure there are a few options we are looking at. We got the Doyle deal done.

Now we already have fans with outrage blaming Tan for not backing Morison over this guy.

I guarantee if we paid the money the same fans would be blaming the transfer committee.

I really hope we dont splash any money on this player.

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Originally Posted by Hilts

The unfortunate thing is we have some fans just believe everything they are told.

How does anyone know that Morison wants him.?

Im sure there are a few options we are looking at. We got the Doyle deal done.

Now we already have fans with outrage blaming Tan for not backing Morison over this guy.

I guarantee if we paid the money the same fans would be blaming the transfer committee.

I really hope we dont splash any money on this player.

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I agree.
Posting bullshit like this and at the same time crying constantly about Tan and the debt :facepalm:

Steve Morison wants him and has asked City board for backing, he is experienced and Morison is a big fan of him.
Come on the board back your manager.

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Originally Posted by stan butler

A friend just told me that he's read we are showing interest in striker Uche Ikpeazu?
I'm not to familiar with him so wondered if we are would he be a good replacement for Moore if it was true?
Anyone know if he's decent?

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Here's Wales Online's take this morning. Not that I ever believe a word they print football wise:

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/...-over-22882323

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Originally Posted by Mr Soul '68

Here's Wales Online's take this morning. Not that I ever believe a word they print football wise:

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/...-over-22882323

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Hopefully just paper talk.
Boro fans don't rate him and i'm not sure why West Brom would be interested in him.

Remember when no bugger wanted or rated Bothroyd? Then again I s’pose we’d be better of resigning Jay than this bloke.

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Originally Posted by Brian

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTpG...%27MediaMuseum

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This is basically what Niasse would do every game but would somehow manage to beat a couple of men doing it before ballsing it up :hehe:

Actually if we want a big bloke up front who will be a handful for defenders and a threat from set pieces we might as well play Flint up front. He scores more goals than Iche too and that’s playing in defence. As for WBA wanting him yes in the same way as Celtic wanted McCarthy.

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Originally Posted by splott parker

Remember when no bugger wanted or rated Bothroyd? Then again I s’pose we’d be better of resigning Jay than this bloke.

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I was delighted we signed Bothroyd and I know plenty of others were as well.

I think most people knew he had plenty of talent just his application.

I didnt rate Jones at all as a manager but loads of credit must go for getting the best out of Jay.

apparently he was quite highly rated at the reading academy as a youngster

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Originally Posted by Rjk

apparently he was quite highly rated at the reading academy as a youngster

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He was a good reader? That doesn't always make for a great footballer.

Ikpeazu cut us open in the home game over and over and over but then who doesn’t I suppose, maybe says more about us than him. Also for all his effort he never really looked like he was going to score.

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Originally Posted by 2b2bdoo

Ikpeazu cut us open in the home game over and over and over but then who doesn’t I suppose, maybe says more about us than him. Also for all his effort he never really looked like he was going to score.

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Looking at his matches he's very strong and doesn't look slow to me. If he can occupy one or two of the central defenders he can make room for others even if he ins't that prolific himself.

I'm not as against this move as others.
I think we look a lot better with Kieffer Moore in the side than harris/Collins, but not only because of his goal threat, he's a much better focal point than the other options. Ikpeazu could give us at least some other options in that respect.

Has he arrived yet

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Originally Posted by Rjk

Looking at his matches he's very strong and doesn't look slow to me. If he can occupy one or two of the central defenders he can make room for others even if he ins't that prolific himself.

I'm not as against this move as others.
I think we look a lot better with Kieffer Moore in the side than harris/Collins, but not only because of his goal threat, he's a much better focal point than the other options. Ikpeazu could give us at least some other options in that respect.

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Pretty much my thoughts, I find it underwhelming still.

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Originally Posted by 2b2bdoo

Pretty much my thoughts, I find it underwhelming still.

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for 750k or so the expectations are only going to be so high

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Originally Posted by Rjk

for 750k or so the expectations are only going to be so high

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Referring back to our little discourse re Gary Lineker: I think you might make a better striker than this guy 😀

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Originally Posted by Dorcus

Referring back to our little discourse re Gary Lineker: I think you might make a better striker than this guy ��

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again, I respectfully disagree.
but could he run an excel spreadsheet better than me?
also yes

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Originally Posted by Rjk

again, I respectfully disagree.
but could he run an excel spreadsheet better than me?
also yes

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Ha ha, come on you'll have to arrange for me to see you play. We might be able to get a big transfer fee for you by next season.

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Originally Posted by Rjk

Looking at his matches he's very strong and doesn't look slow to me. If he can occupy one or two of the central defenders he can make room for others even if he ins't that prolific himself.

I'm not as against this move as others.
I think we look a lot better with Kieffer Moore in the side than harris/Collins, but not only because of his goal threat, he's a much better focal point than the other options. Ikpeazu could give us at least some other options in that respect.

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But it never really works. The idea that one hard working but low scoring centre forward occupies the central defenders to such an extent that other players fill their boots with goals never really happens in practice. We play with so few up front it would be a recipe for disaster.

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Originally Posted by Shrewsbury Blue

But it never really works. The idea that one hard working but low scoring centre forward occupies the central defenders to such an extent that other players fill their boots with goals never really happens in practice. We play with so few up front it would be a recipe for disaster.

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Do we only play with so few upfront though because the ones we have aren't strong enough to hold the ball up?

it isn't a hill I'm going to die on as I'm certainly not looking for a return to route one football, but It might not be as bad a signing as it being made out, for that kind of money. If only as an option from the bench.

One interesting thought - what if this is as well as Kieffer instead of as a replacement.

Moore and Ikpeazu in the middle, Colwill or Davies in behind with Giles and Drameh providing the crosses.

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Originally Posted by stan butler

sneggyblubird posted Today, 16:54

Re: Uche Ikpeazu?
Read on he other board that Morison is quite keen on him.

So i had a quick look :thumbup:

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stan butler*said:Yesterday*15:10

Uche Ikpeazu?

A friend just told me that he's read we are showing interest in striker Uche Ikpeazu?
I'm not to familiar with him so wondered if we are would he be a good replacement for Moore if it was true?
Anyone know if he's decent



Like I said..you said your mate told you...