duncanmckenzieismagic Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 http://www.footballinsider247.com/meeting-scheduled-everton-push-for-signing-of-south-american-ace/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 7 in 31 last year in the French league. Sounds ace. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWooney Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Eden Hazard scored 4 in 30 last season but I wouldn't say no if we signed him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Eden Hazard scored 4 in 30 last season but I wouldn't say no if we signed him! He's not a striker he's already proven in the premier league and his record in it is excellent, there is absolutely no comparison between the two. End of the day if he signs he signs and he'll get my full support, I'm just a bit disappointed as I was expecting a better quality of player in this summer, I was expecting every signing to be one that will improve us no end, probably unrealistic to be fair but 20 million is way too much for a striker with those figures in that league imo chicagoblue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I know where Pad is coming from. Our expectation has been big names and so far it's all underwhelming. Thos guy looks like he could he a good addition, but hardly a marquee signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I know where Pad is coming from. Our expectation has been big names and so far it's all underwhelming. Thos guy looks like he could he a good addition, but hardly a marquee signing. I was probably a bit out of order calling him shite to be fair, it's Romeys fault anyway he set me off with this is the level of signing we'll get I'll give him a chance obviously but it just smacks of another Mcgeady or Niasse to me, he'll get a few games then slowly drift off the bench out the squad. Maybe I'm wring but we'll see if we sign him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Pelle's career was quite poor before Koeman picked him up. Don't know whether he had injuries or Koeman is magic, only looked at the goals per game stats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I was probably a bit out of order calling him shite to be fair, it's Romeys fault anyway he set me off with this is the level of signing we'll get I'll give him a chance obviously but it just smacks of another Mcgeady or Niasse to me, he'll get a few games then slowly drift off the bench out the squad. Maybe I'm wring but we'll see if we sign him. Fuck off blaming me, you have your own mind! Cheeky bastard . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Fuck off blaming me, you have your own mind! Cheeky bastard . Ifmy head falls off it's landing firmly at your feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Ifmy head falls off it's landing firmly at your feet I'll kick it like its Ramsay Bolton's. MikeO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) Here's an article on him written last year.Why Diego Rolán could be the next great Uruguayan forwardThere was a moment back in November in a friendly between Uruguay and Chile that let you know Diego Rolán is something special.As he was making a run towards the right post of Chile’s goal, a looping ball came over the top of Rolán’s shoulder and his right foot connected with it as if it had been set up on a tee. The Chilean crowd sucked in its breath as the ball rocketed past Claudio Bravo, but the shot went just wide, and Chile could exhale.Diego Rolán is a product of the historically excellent youth system of Montevideo club Defensor Sporting, a club dwarfed by their neighbors Club Nacíonal and Peñarol but who have made a name for themselves on the continent for their ability to consistently churn out exceptional youngsters. Rolán moved to Bordeaux after an excellent showing in the U20 South American championship in 2013, and after an initial struggle with homesickness, the 21 year-old is showing he may just be the next in line of Uruguay’s recent history of great forwards.With Luís Suarez still facing suspension from the national team and Edison Cavani’s baffling form, Rolán has been thrust into Óscar Tabárez’s plans for the Copa América this summer and is outshining the struggling Cavani in Uruguay’s recent friendlies.Rolán has drawn comparisons to fellow countrymen Edison Cavani (more specifically, the Cavani before he lost form for PSG) and Luís Suarez, and is part of a new generation of Uruguayan talent that includes José Giménez and Giorgian De Arrascaeta who look set to be important players on the international scene in years to come.Originally a central-striker, Rolán has adapted to a wide-forward role for Bordeaux where he starts on the right wing and has the freedom to come inside and act as a support striker to the main number 9. The switch has done wonders for Rolán’s development in France, giving him more time and space to better utilize his skill-set and drawing the watchful eyes of scouts.StrengthsAn intelligent player dripping with natural talent and a strong character, Rolán has all the makings of an elite goalscorer. Playing as a wide-forward for Bordeaux and off of a main striker for Uruguay has allowed him to better utilize his quickness, which he uses to constantly make darting off-the-ball runs that are difficult for opposition defenses to track.Rolán is a natural dribbler, always looking composed with the ball at his feet and a calmness in front of goal not usually seen in someone his age. Moving out wide has also helped him improve on his vision and passing, and true to the traditional Uruguayan character, he adopted to the defensive demands of the wide position without complaint and works hard for the team.His natural ability provide moments of brilliance you simply cannot coach; you either have it or you don’t. Combined with his self-confidence and strong attitude, and he becomes near-unplayable for defenders when he is on his game.WeaknessesFor all of his ability however, his game is obviously not without faults. He does not possess the physical strength as of yet to return to a central area to be the focal point of an attack, and is still adapting to the distribution part of the game that is required from a wide-player.He has shown flashes of his ability to provide for his teammates, but to become an elite wide-player and an elite forward overall, which he has the potential to be, he needs to find consistency with his final ball.NextWhile Rolán’s ability is undeniable and his performances for Bordeaux have greatly improved, he may not draw the full attention of Europe’s big clubs until the Copa América this summer. International tournaments are known for making superstars out of lesser-known players, and with his growing importance for the Uruguayan national team as an attacking force, this summer could be a pivotal point in the young forward’s career. Edited July 12, 2016 by London Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I'll kick it like its Ramsay Bolton's. Fucking hell mate, if you seen the size of it you'd think twice, I have a massive head to be fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Judging by the box score, it doesn't look like he got up to much at Copa America. Uruguay finished 3rd in their group, losing to Mexico and Venezuela (Rolan came on as a sub in both) and defeating the hapless Jamaica (Rolan stayed on the bench). If we are interested his price won't have shot up this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) I wouldn't judge him on goals alone. It seems like he plays wide quite often in a kind of anthony martial role. Who knows what he could be like. Edited July 12, 2016 by Hafnia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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