Francis Okoronkwo

[duncanmckenzieismagic]

http://www.thehardtackle.com/news/2021/09/14/transfer-news-everton-sign-francis-okoronkwo/

[Shukes]

I thought this one was going to Sail away from us.

[MikeO]

10 hours ago, Shukes said:

I thought this one was going to Sail away from us.

You only went and did it, now we all know what's going to happen ya numpty

[Shukes]

10 hours ago, MikeO said:

You only went and did it, now we all know what's going to happen ya numpty

MikeO that’s genius haha!

[Romey 1878]

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/francis-okoronkwo-everton-sunderland-1m-21591043

[MikeO]

On 15/09/2021 at 18:32, Shukes said:

MikeO that’s genius haha!

So few recognise my genius, pleased to see someone noticing

[Romey 1878]

https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2263245/teenage-forward-okoronkwo-joins-everton

[MikeO]

On 14/09/2021 at 23:46, Shukes said:

I thought this one was going to Sail away from us.

Wondering this morning if he has some Jamaican heritage, if so he could now be described as a Carribbean Blue

[c1982]

He’s in the match day squad today - doesn’t mean he’ll be on the bench necessarily but he’s travelled down with the first team.

[Romey 1878]

6 hours ago, c1982 said:

He’s in the match day squad today - doesn’t mean he’ll be on the bench necessarily but he’s travelled down with the first team.

He got to see first hand how ineffective we are at being a professional football team. I'm sure it'll stand him in good stead.

[patto]

On 22/04/2023 at 20:13, Romey 1878 said:

He got to see first hand how ineffective we are at being a professional football team. I'm sure it'll stand him in good stead.

Why we take him down and not even put him on the bench why it's stupid Frankie is a better prospect than Sims.

Instead we put 2 keepers on the bench absolute madness.

[c1982]

From the bits in pre-season, I’d say this lad is our brightest prospect in my opinion. Looks strong and has a bit of pace and a nice touch on him.

[Romey 1878]

7 minutes ago, c1982 said:

From the bits in pre-season, I’d say this lad is our brightest prospect in my opinion. Looks strong and has a bit of pace and a nice touch on him.

I thought the same thing myself. He had more joy against that big Bolton defender (Santos?) than anyone else.

[Bailey]

I only saw him for the first time yesterday and I would say he is still a long way from the first team yet!

[Shukes]

1 hour ago, c1982 said:

From the bits in pre-season, I’d say this lad is our brightest prospect in my opinion. Looks strong and has a bit of pace and a nice touch on him.

Looks a right handful doesn't he. Good physical presence.

[Btay]

13 hours ago, Romey 1878 said:

I thought the same thing myself. He had more joy against that big Bolton defender (Santos?) than anyone else.

 

12 hours ago, Bailey said:

I only saw him for the first time yesterday and I would say he is still a long way from the first team yet!

Agree on both points here. I think he has a fair bit of potential though. Physically very capable just needs to sharpen up on some technical attributes which will come in time.

Him & cannon have us pretty covered for young strikers with potential, especially as they are different types of players.

[Bailey]

11 hours ago, Btay said:

Agree on both points here. I think he has a fair bit of potential though. Physically very capable just needs to sharpen up on some technical attributes which will come in time.

Him & cannon have us pretty covered for young strikers with potential, especially as they are different types of players.

This touches on what I find a little disappointing with players coming through because I assume he has spent year in an academy and technically he should be sound already. Decision making will come in time, but there shouldn't really be a lot to work on technically by the time they get to the first team. It is more of an adjustment to playing against men instead of boys.

The other thing is this lad scored 4 goals in PL2 and 8 in the U18s. Cannon scored 8 in the Championship. I think there is a massive gulf between them, albeit Cannon is just under 2 years older.

[patto]

Long term contract signed this has surprised me I thought he might look to move on so we must have offered him a decent contract maybe a loan deal on the cards. 
pleased he’s staying. 

[Romey 1878]

On 01/11/2023 at 07:18, patto said:

Long term contract signed this has surprised me I thought he might look to move on so we must have offered him a decent contract maybe a loan deal on the cards. 
pleased he’s staying. 

https://www.teamtalk.com/everton/exclusive-everton-fight-off-several-suitors-tie-highly-rated-striker-down-new-long-term-contract

[Romey 1878]

 

[patto]

I hope this lad can stay fit for next season and get him out on loan at a decent level he needs to step up now.

[Romey 1878]

 

[patto]

12 hours ago, Romey 1878 said:

 

He was supposed to go to Fleetwood but Everton wanted too much off Fleetwood but it will be good game time for him let's see if he can stay fit 

[Shukes]

Great goal on his debut. Been really quiet right up till that moment, but then scored a Beauty!!!

[Romey 1878]

6 minutes ago, Shukes said:

Great goal on his debut. Been really quiet right up till that moment, but then scored a Beauty!!!

Just saw a clip of it.

It was a very good goal.