adamsmith69 Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Delron Buckley From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Delron Buckley (born December 7, 1977 in Durban) is a South African soccer player. His soccer career began with local team Butcherfille Rovers Durban, but 17 years old he was transferred to German team VfL Bochum, whom he left in 2004 for Arminia Bielefeld. After only one season he moved to big team Borussia Dortmund on July 1, 2005. In 2005/06 he played very unsuccessfully for Borussia Dortmund and did not score any goal in 28 matches. He has now lived in Germany long enough to bypass the cap on foreign players. For the South African national team Buckley has played 60 games and scored 9 goals. He represented his country at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, 2002 FIFA World Cup and the 2004 African Nations Cup. says in tabloid talk on skysports website that he is coming for a trial. he sounds like a bag of sh*t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everton_Worshiper Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 who? (please note sarcasm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooberman Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 sounded good before that though.... Last Updated: Tuesday, 16 November, 2004, 12:44 GMT E-mail this to a friend Printable version Delron to the rescue? Roy Fairbairn BBC Sport, Germany South African striker Delron Buckley No African star is making a bigger impact in the German Bundesliga than Arminia Bielefeld's Delron Buckley. The South African striker is Bundesliga's joint-top scorer this season with ten goals in 13 games, which is the same total he managed during his entire career with his previous club Bochum. Buckley's revival as a goal-getter is prompting him to set new targets for his international career. "My main aim is to be at the 2006 World Cup Finals with South Africa," says the 26-year-old striker from Durban. Buckley says that his new daughter has helped him find the scoring touch. "I've been inspired by the birth of my daughter earlier this year," explains Buckley. "And of course Arminia suits my style. "At Bochum I spent too much time on the subs bench. "It was very frustrating but all that's behind me now, I only look forward, the future is what counts." Arminia's coach Uwe Rapolder says: "We expected a lot from Delron and he hasn't let us down. "There are few left-footed strikers in the league with his sharpness and speed." Even Bochum's team boss Peter Neururer now seems to regret letting Buckley leave the club. "I knew Delron had it him to be a great striker, when he concentrates on the job he can be world class." The Arminia fans will be hoping that Buckley's goals will help establish their club in the Bundesliga after a decade of failure. The side has won promotion into Germany's top division four times since 1994 but all their previous ventures have ended in relegation mainly because of a lack of goal-scoring power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Doesn't hurt to give him a trial wouldn't have thought. Let DM see what he has got and go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everton_Worshiper Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 But....I really don't think we need more strikers. I would love Nugent to come but we have Vaughan on the way back, Anchiebe is going to set the premiership alight this season, Beattie is usually v good and Johnson eager to prove himself, McFadden is there as backup. I don't think we need someone who "might" be good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsmith69 Posted July 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 agree with adam it doesnt hurt to give anyone a trial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 if hes good but not good enough for first team ders always the reseves and then he is cover for injured strikers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 He might not be the best but he is a squad player, and that is probably all we will be trying to bring in for the rest of the summer now. On another note, does anyone think if Anichebe has a cracking season we might end up in another Rooney situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 could do with another one of HIM, we know now we can get more money if we sell, were learning from our mistakes if he turns out to be a amzing player sell to a different league for £50 mil then buy aload of players, thats my opinion on what we shud do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluenose Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 or alternativly we can get him a regular starter maybe winning a few pieces of silverware. maybe persuading him to stay and making us a more atractive prospect for other players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everton_Worshiper Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 if hes good but not good enough for first team ders always the reseves and then he is cover for injured strikers 39377[/snapback] That is always a danger but I think financially we are in a better position to keep rising young talent...at the rooney time I think the board needed the cash. Lets hope they want the club to compete up with the best which means keeping the best young talents. Oh and by all acounts, vidarrson is looking very good too. I think we will see Anchiebe muscling his way into the first team, my money is on him taking Beattie's position alongside Johnson.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 or alternativly we can get him a regular starter maybe winning a few pieces of silverware. maybe persuading him to stay and making us a more atractive prospect for other players 39399[/snapback] Thats what i was thinking, i want him to be a great player for us not somewhere else. Its so negative to be thinking if hes good we can sell and get good money for him. Everton are better than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraccerC Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 tbh i think anichebe still has a long way to go, he needs to add to his game a little more before hes ready for the 1st team, improve his runs and aerial ability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 I agree with Adam, iwe might as well if hes shit then dnt sign him but if hes a good player we might sign him.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 The story about Buckley is on the SSN website now aswell, i wouldh ave thought Everton would have told us themselves aswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Why? Everton have been keeping things quiet now, the best thing to do i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 There is no reason to keep a trialist quiet for god sake when everyone knows anyway, his agent has been spouting about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 I see that he is a Left Winger I would give the Lad a chance and see what he can do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Why? Everton have been keeping things quiet now, the best thing to do i think 39465[/snapback] because newcastle maybe watching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcssl Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 It seems like Everton have finally learnt how to do deals! Its taken them a while, but I think they have learnt to keep quiet until it is as good as done...and not spout at your potential signings. Toffees move for winger...CLICK HERE TO VIEW SKY SPORTS LATEST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Theres already a thread on this. I wouldnt say its as good as done, hes only having a trial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 VDM?. I like the fact we are looking to extend the squad, Killa must be quaking in his boots. ATB Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 LM! Hopefuly hes decent so we can say bye to kilbane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcssl Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 (edited) I know it's only a trial, however some of our better players came on a year trial signing. If nothing else, like Mac says, it makes players consider their future, and may spear them on to playing with a little more effort, and maybe heart - plus it should ease injury woes come the winter months. With Beattie, McFadden and Johnson, as well as Buckley who can play in a forward position when needed, we have added another dimension to our squad IMO. Tiz all gud! Edited July 17, 2006 by www.fc-ssl.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Looking good hopefully if hes decnt enought o sign we can get rid on kilbane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 A trial isnt the same as a loan, he'll only be here a couple of weeks if that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Ino but if he does well and Moyes likes him he may consider signing him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Looking good hopefully if hes decnt enought o sign we can get rid on kilbane 39575[/snapback] only if we sign this player imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Theres already a thread on this. 39567[/snapback] In the rumours section I think. This seems to be fact...the trial part anyway. Poor season last year but it says he was playing a defensive role so we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Why? Everton have been keeping things quiet now, the best thing to do i think 39465[/snapback] to true, the last time we started sprouting off about transfers we ended up loosing out best to keep it on the qt if you ask me look at what we did this summer, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Interview with Buckley http://www.kickoff.com/stories/story7868.html Everton have also confirmed it all now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather_6 Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 This is him, he looks a little bit like Tim Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather_6 Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 by the way, if hes going to be on trail does that mean he is going to sign for the season or just join for pre season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 A trial is just so Moyes can see if he fits into the team, he'll probably play a bit against Preston, i think he's only with us til the weekend and then Moyes will make a decision on him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 He is 28 Years old By the way, not 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny the Blue Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Depending on how good he is i think he would give another alternative to Kilbane. I kno VDM can play there but he can play both flanks cant he. With our squad size competition is always a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 I would Like to see Our Midfield Like This TBH ---------- Arteta Cahill VDM Hopfully the ------ will be Delron Buckley if he is good enough and Arteta and Cahill could work together at getting forward. We need VDM on the right TBH not the left as he has to cut inside and then cross the ball which isn't the best ball in the box to head to ball goal-bound! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 ^^Thats how id want are midfield to apart from neville in center and Arteta out wide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 were does osman fit into all that osman was one of our best performers last season and can beat men easily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 I would Like to see Our Midfield Like This TBH---------- Arteta Cahill VDM Hopfully the ------ will be Delron Buckley if he is good enough and Arteta and Cahill could work together at getting forward. We need VDM on the right TBH not the left as he has to cut inside and then cross the ball which isn't the best ball in the box to head to ball goal-bound! 39717[/snapback] cant agree there mate, Arteta and Cahill in the middle is too weak defensively. and when VDM cuts inside a cross aimed to the back post across the keeper is much easier to deflect past the keeper imo. works great if the winger has the ability to turn the full back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bafana Blue Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Being South African myself I have had the opportunity to watch Buckley throughout his career. His preferred position is left wing, he has been used as a striker on occassion but he is not a natural striker. His biggest asset is his pace and skill on the ball. For the South African national team he almost been used exclusively as a winger. As a player he can best be described as a better version of James McFadden. They paly in the same positions, have similar qualities but often do not live up to their true potential. Personally I have always been a fan of Buckleys and feel that he would add something positive to the Everton squad. VDM is better suited to the right side of midfield and Buckley would be a better option than Kilbane and McFadden on the left. Having him and AJ in the same side would add the much needed pace we have lacked in recent seasons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Being South African myself I have had the opportunity to watch Buckley throughout his career. His preferred position is left wing, he has been used as a striker on occassion but he is not a natural striker. His biggest asset is his pace and skill on the ball. For the South African national team he almost been used exclusively as a winger. As a player he can best be described as a better version of James McFadden. They paly in the same positions, have similar qualities but often do not live up to their true potential. Personally I have always been a fan of Buckleys and feel that he would add something positive to the Everton squad. VDM is better suited to the right side of midfield and Buckley would be a better option than Kilbane and McFadden on the left. Having him and AJ in the same side would add the much needed pace we have lacked in recent seasons! 39814[/snapback] Nice one for that bafana At the end of the day it would bulk the squad up more which will be ideal if we get into a good cup run (heres hoping eh ). It's another opition for the team and by all acounts before he went to Dortmund he was superb for his former club....and if he can keep Killa on the bench then I don't see what bad can come out of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Natural Lefty's are rare gem's...Might be a decent option. Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Id definitely take him, lets hope he impresses tonight against Preston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Buckley Hopes For Toffe Deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluenose Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 i hope he signs. we need players for numbers and as he is leftie. he will be a better option than kilbane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 According to the Echo he did all right when he came on at Preston but he only had twenty minutes...not much to judge him on really. Personally think it's unlikely DM will keep him but we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 if he impressed in 20 mins isnt that a good thing? seem he wants to join us so im all for the signing as long as he is a good player not a one match wonder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 He is saying will only be on a loan deal as don't have the money to buy him as we already brought in new players. With VDM, Kilbane and McFadden able to play there on top of Naysmith if needed does it seem to anyone else that someone will be leaving on top of Naysmith?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeghead1 Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 He ain't going to be bad for FREE is he, and if its correct that hecan do the 100mtrs in 11 seconds not much will be keeping up with him will it??? Id take him as cover for the wide areas and to play up front!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 according to football rumours Bolton are to sign Everton trialist Delron Buckley on 3 year deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Thats happened a few times hasnt it, we have someone on trial and then they go somewhere else. Bolton will take anyone at the minute though, they're desperate like Portsmouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Strange one really...DM must be interested or he wouldn't have given him two appearences as sub...but now they're off for ten days. Decision must have been taken one way or another I'd have thought...just have to wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 He has extended his trial and gone out to the USA with the rest of the squad so mabye DM is looking at making a loan deal or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldfishMemory Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 The very little i'v seen of him i would say he is better than killa and left side is quite weak with Shandy VDM always nursing sumat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 He has extended his trial and gone out to the USA with the rest of the squad so mabye DM is looking at making a loan deal or something. 41334[/snapback] Sounds promising... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 From what I saw of him in the little time he got against Celtic to me he seemed the same as killa. Head down and run at the players. If a loan deal and not on massive wages don't think its to bad to have cover though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldfishMemory Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 From what I saw of him in the little time he got against Celtic to me he seemed the same as killa. Head down and run at the players. If a loan deal and not on massive wages don't think its to bad to have cover though 41345[/snapback] He does seem extreamly similar but looked like he could actually beat a man when i watched him at preston and he played in a few decent crosses too which you wont catch Killa doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 South African international Delron Buckley is hoping he did enough to impress Everton during a recent trial with the club. The 28-year-old featured for the Toffees against Preston and Celtic during the pre-season, but has now returned to his club side Borussia Dortmund. "I have loved it at Everton," he told Kick-Off magazine. "The guys have made me feel very comfortable here and the team plays to my style. "I am hoping and praying I get offered a deal. Mentally it would be a very good move for me." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 could be another loan gem... arteta, sign him as i thought in the small time he played in he was ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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