Guest Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 He hasn't really played a whole lot for the team he's on loan to so there's literally zero benefit to that other club, Cedric or ourselves We may as well bring him back in, get him integrated again and see how he fares under GVB. It has been posted before that Itten's style of play and physique is quite similar to Nicolai Jorgensen, who excelled in Gio's system at Feyenoord. They Gnu, Bearsden bear, DrLaudrup and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 14,603 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, psb07158 said: He hasn't really played a whole lot for the team he's on loan to so there's literally zero benefit to that other club, Cedric or ourselves We may as well bring him back in, get him integrated again and see how he fares under GVB. It has been posted before that Itten's style of play and physique is quite similar to Nicolai Jorgensen, who excelled in Gio's system at Feyenoord. Here’s hoping but a few have tried recently with him and it’s just not working out. He looks like a player that can’t be coached to be better/different if you know what I mean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights 2,526 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Guessing Defoe will just go to sky full time Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamCoopz 19,605 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 11 minutes ago, NorthernLights said: Guessing Defoe will just go to sky full time Is this a threat? Craig/ and NorthernLights 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 74,208 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Makes sense now. Essandoh, LaaRFC and RFC55 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKnight87 17,317 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Makes sense with defoe going out. Let gio and his staff take a look at him and decide on his future. Interested to see how he gets on under a new manager. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GersInCanada 7,775 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 He has caps for the Swiss so he must have more about him than we have seen so far. Absolutely no harm in letting Gio work with him. If he still doesn't hack it then we can look to sell in the summer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzalivesforever 1,987 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 4 hours ago, Broxi said: I like Itten but feels like a backwards step bringing him back. I would think that if Gio thought he needed more reinforcement up front he would be able to go out and get somebody. But it doesn’t do any harm to bring him in place of Defoe and injured Roofe. If we bring in Olsen, Doekhi and Souttar on top of it that (pre-contracts or not) will still be a great window. Why would you go out and spend money regardless. Bring him back, give him 6 months. See how he plays or develops in your system. If he's good. Sorted no need to buy someone. If he's shite. Sell him and replace him. Avoids the scenario of buying a player. Itten comes back and flourishes after the summer and then we more players than we need for that position. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlythestrongsurvive 1,007 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Obviously Alfredo being sold Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,960 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Wouldn't be surprised if we sell or loan him before the end of the month. He clearly wasn't rated at the German club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadron Collider 31,031 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 35 minutes ago, onlythestrongsurvive said: Obviously Alfredo being sold graeme_4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 72,077 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 40 minutes ago, Gazzalivesforever said: Why would you go out and spend money regardless. Bring him back, give him 6 months. See how he plays or develops in your system. If he's good. Sorted no need to buy someone. If he's shite. Sell him and replace him. Avoids the scenario of buying a player. Itten comes back and flourishes after the summer and then we more players than we need for that position. To win the league and get a boost of £30 million for a start. graeme_4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,949 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 3 hours ago, JM1872 said: El-Hadji Diouf Surely that should be El-Hagi Diouf ronniescu and ForeverAndEver 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,949 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 20 minutes ago, bluenoz said: Wouldn't be surprised if we sell or loan him before the end of the month. He clearly wasn't rated at the German club. We can’t. He’s played competitive games for two clubs already this season. bluenoz 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondraker 417 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 5 hours ago, mitre_mouldmaster said: Got a feeling GVB does not rate Sakala so might be to come back and provide competition to Morelos. Hes an incredibly nice chap but resembles a chicken running with the ball at his feet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boybluesy 3,734 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Itten might do well in new system. Worth a go anyway. Roofe injured more often than not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
born a blue nose 90,859 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Hopefully away for a couple hundred k, nowhere near good enough Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 74,208 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 7 minutes ago, born a blue nose said: Hopefully away for a couple hundred k, nowhere near good enough You wont be saying that when he scores the winner against Stirling Albion. born a blue nose 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 43 minutes ago, bluenoz said: Wouldn't be surprised if we sell or loan him before the end of the month. He clearly wasn't rated at the German club. Apparently Gio called him and wanted him to be part of the squad Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Whatever you think of Itten, this is clearly required if Defoe is gone - Roofe is far too injury prone and can't be relied upon If we can get a few games out of Itten and he scores here or there so we can keep Alfredo fit or rest him to avoid suspensions etc then it's job done Hadron Collider, falkirkNS, STEPPS BOY and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Ally Scores Again! 475 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 I’m pretty chuffed that he’s coming back, yes he has parts of his game to improve on but he has something different to offer with his height and mobility. Probably also struggled like Alfie with SG wanting him to come deeper and try to lay off etc so I’m sure he will thrive being further up in GVB system and being closer to the goal. Always felt he tried hard and was trying to make an impression when he was flung on with 20/15/10mins to go and asked to score or change the game. Welcome back Ced Albion 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig/ 393 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Actually looking forward to seeing how he does in Gio’s system. When he scored 20 goals in the Swiss league before joining us where did he play that season? Would assume striker but think I remember at the time hearing he was a playing behind the striker, not sure if I’ve made that up in my head Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,949 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 3 minutes ago, Craig/ said: Actually looking forward to seeing how he does in Gio’s system. When he scored 20 goals in the Swiss league before joining us where did he play that season? Would assume striker but think I remember at the time hearing he was a playing behind the striker, not sure if I’ve made that up in my head Played upfront in a 4-4-2 mainly. Could potentially still work as a lone striker for us though especially now that Aribo is playing a lot further forward and closer to the centre forward. Craig/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig/ 393 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 5 minutes ago, DBBTB said: Played upfront in a 4-4-2 mainly. Could potentially still work as a lone striker for us though especially now that Aribo is playing a lot further forward and closer to the centre forward. Thanks, not sure why I thought he played behind. Yeah could really see him fulfilling that Jorgensen role, hopefully when he gets an opportunity he takes it now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlythestrongsurvive 1,007 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Hadron Collider said: that one Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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