tartofmidlothian Posted October 7, 2018 Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 He's back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerry Jambo Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Hope we are gambling with the Itch, if not goan the big man!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It should’ve been 12! Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 I thought the big man was tremendous on Sunday, especially taking into account he wasn’t 100% fit, they couldn’t handle his physicality ??⚽️ Does anyone have footage of that moment in the first half when I think it was Goldson literally bounced off him and went sprawling to the ground and Uche broke up the left? ???⚽️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayman Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 21 minutes ago, It should’ve been 12! said: I thought the big man was tremendous on Sunday, especially taking into account he wasn’t 100% fit, they couldn’t handle his physicality ??⚽️ Does anyone have footage of that moment in the first half when I think it was Goldson literally bounced off him and went sprawling to the ground and Uche broke up the left? ???⚽️ 0F18F1B6-AA5A-472C-A3B3-F26DC7D6EE7E.MOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambopilms Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 I think he makes a difference to the team, but I wish he would stop diving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 1 minute ago, jambopilms said: I think he makes a difference to the team, but I wish he would stop diving. Think he's going down because he's getting nothing from refs when he stays on his feet and defenders treat him like a climbing frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 10 minutes ago, BigAlim said: Think he's going down because he's getting nothing from refs when he stays on his feet and defenders treat him like a climbing frame You have absolutely nailed it. He is getting nothing by being so strong, and as you say, the defenders are all over them as they can't handle his strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 14 minutes ago, chester copperpot said: You have absolutely nailed it. He is getting nothing by being so strong, and as you say, the defenders are all over them as they can't handle his strength. Just needs to mix it up a little. Defender thinks he will go down and he stays up and vice versa. All part of learning the game. He will only get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambopilms Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 26 minutes ago, BigAlim said: Think he's going down because he's getting nothing from refs when he stays on his feet and defenders treat him like a climbing frame I don’t disagree but it’s annoying when he can stay up and possibly produce something but decides to hit the deck when there is little contact. He did it twice on Sunday . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It should’ve been 12! Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 2 hours ago, Dayman said: 0F18F1B6-AA5A-472C-A3B3-F26DC7D6EE7E.MOV Thanks ??⚽️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_razors_edge Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Saw a couple of arrogant hun tossbags on twitter saying they should go out and buy him. I'd like to think we'd ask for a fee well outside their price range - need to get him signed up on a longer deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drambo Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Big uche wins a pen in FA cup. Would’ve been a yellow against up here. 😡 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Hope he stays in touch with the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney bulge Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Horrible horrible horrible player to watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregzy2k7 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Wasn't the best for us but still scored a few important goals against the shite and others, must say I'm delighted we have boyce up front now though, Wish uche well though in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fila Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Was a player everyone wanted to do well, but just didn’t hit the mark often enough . Very frustrating to watch as went down way to much, although he was man handled most games and was hardly treated by the refs as well on numerous occasions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadKiller Dog Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 For that short period at the start of the season what was it 11 or 12 games ( though the team issues were there before that period ),defenders and refs were for that time unsure what to do with him. He never got back to that period . I wouldnt be suprised if he returned to Scotland to play for a smaller club at some point and maybe score a goal or two against hibs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts1975 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 2 hours ago, ToadKiller Dog said: For that short period at the start of the season what was it 11 or 12 games ( though the team issues were there before that period ),defenders and refs were for that time unsure what to do with him. He never got back to that period . I wouldnt be suprised if he returned to Scotland to play for a smaller club at some point and maybe score a goal or two against hibs . Don’t know. Could be way wrong with this but ur point around the fact that when he started with us no one knew how to deal with him is an extremely valid point. Maybe Levein (at the time) tried to re create a role for him that just didn’t suit him. Not saying this is the case but I sometimes wonder if he was the type of player that was one dimensional in the sense that he couldn’t be coached to play in a different fashion Others will say he just got found out and that opposition defenders learned how to play him. However with that said, he did have qualities that made it almost impossible for defenders to cope with him. I just feel if he was given free reign to do this that things might have panned out differently for him like I said could be wrong with this. Just an opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Looking at the brief FA Cup highlights, he's looking fit and strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dia Liom Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I actually never gave up on him, thought this season would be perfect to get his confidence up, which I think was a big issue. I recall thinking he started games pretty well, always put in the effort anyway, but then got more and more frustrated with his own mistakes, and the shocking service he got. Def didn't have the mentality to be first pick centre forward, but scored some big goals and showed good ability in flashes. Aware that this isn't a common view! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 21 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Looking at the brief FA Cup highlights, he's looking fit and strong. Always has been, it's his decision making, positioning, dribbling, passing, awareness, balance and general football abilities that were the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 7 hours ago, Hearts1975 said: Don’t know. Could be way wrong with this but ur point around the fact that when he started with us no one knew how to deal with him is an extremely valid point. Maybe Levein (at the time) tried to re create a role for him that just didn’t suit him. Not saying this is the case but I sometimes wonder if he was the type of player that was one dimensional in the sense that he couldn’t be coached to play in a different fashion Others will say he just got found out and that opposition defenders learned how to play him. However with that said, he did have qualities that made it almost impossible for defenders to cope with him. I just feel if he was given free reign to do this that things might have panned out differently for him like I said could be wrong with this. Just an opinion. Watched an absolutely top drawer display by Keiran Tierney last night for Aresnal. The guy is a class player but it got me thinking back to the game against Celtic when Uche swept past him with ease to set up our winning goal. He was almost unplayable in a home match against Aberdeen so it is frustrating that he will be remembered as something of a curates egg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john thomas Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 47 minutes ago, 132goals1958 said: Watched an absolutely top drawer display by Keiran Tierney last night for Aresnal. The guy is a class player but it got me thinking back to the game against Celtic when Uche swept past him with ease to set up our winning goal. He was almost unplayable in a home match against Aberdeen so it is frustrating that he will be remembered as something of a curates egg. I find it unbelievable [maybe not] people on here forget how effective he was early on . Remember Sutton arrogantly stating that Celtic should just sign him . I'm sure it was suggested on here that the coaches got frustrated with him as he wouldn't listen ? Definitely didn't get fair treatment from refs , lots of his tussles were 50/50 yet he was always penalised . Needed to learn the dark arts for his position . Kevin Kyle maybe should have coached him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfhearts Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Scored a cracker last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Still doing that stupid celebration I see where he ignores all of his teammates and runs to the manager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Smith's right boot said: Always has been, it's his decision making, positioning, dribbling, passing, awareness, balance and general football abilities that were the issue. Spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Good luck to the big guy but was dugshite imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearts00 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Another one that we probably didn’t get the best out of but then very few were sad to see go. The fact he’s been injured for about three months until a few weeks back also tells its own story. Another very injury prone player. Would have been decent for us this season in the Championship if fit but not of the quality for where we want to get to. Would only have been a bench player at best and his wages did not justify that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 14 minutes ago, 1874robbo said: Good luck to the big guy but was dugshite imo. On the $#!te level meter, how low is dug$#!te? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Could have been a hybrid somewhere berween Messi and Ronaldo if it wasnt for referees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 27 minutes ago, alwaysthereinspirit said: On the $#!te level meter, how low is dug$#!te? Very low Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrystaf Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 hour ago, john thomas said: I find it unbelievable [maybe not] people on here forget how effective he was early on . Remember Sutton arrogantly stating that Celtic should just sign him . I'm sure it was suggested on here that the coaches got frustrated with him as he wouldn't listen ? Definitely didn't get fair treatment from refs , lots of his tussles were 50/50 yet he was always penalised . Needed to learn the dark arts for his position . Kevin Kyle maybe should have coached him Agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbauld Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Far from the finished article when he left, would love to have seen him given time and coached under a manager who knew how to play him as part of a team. One of these annoying players who was 'almost there', showing all the signs but just didn't make the final step upwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoked-Glass Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 A face 🌴 player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 9 hours ago, 132goals1958 said: Watched an absolutely top drawer display by Keiran Tierney last night for Aresnal. The guy is a class player but it got me thinking back to the game against Celtic when Uche swept past him with ease to set up our winning goal. He was almost unplayable in a home match against Aberdeen so it is frustrating that he will be remembered as something of a curates egg. Uche swept by Hendry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Uche the destroyer, the destroyer of football, never looks to pass the ball and falls on his arse at every opportunity. Other than that though, great player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Lincs Jambo Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I always liked Uche. He never hid, got treated very badly by officials, scored and assisted v the vermin and gave rise to one of the best ever threads on JKB 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 He didn't get treated very badly from officials, he's 6 foot something and built like a brick shit house, yet chooses to fall over all the time instead of just pass the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number-16 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 12 minutes ago, N Lincs Jambo said: I always liked Uche. He never hid, got treated very badly by officials, scored and assisted v the vermin and gave rise to one of the best ever threads on JKB 😂 This. Some posters are saying he was figured out but I don't think that was the case. I just think centre backs learned they could foul him with impunity. Even then, his physicality still meant that he often had two defenders marking him rather than one. While that might not have been great for his own game, it certainly creates space for teammates if they could have used it. I don't think we saw the best of him due to minor injuries at bad times (not helped with a lack of protection from referees) and frequently changing tactics and managers. At the same time he still left us to go to a Championship club and would have left as an International player had Covid not seen the matches abandoned. Let's see how he gets on the rest of this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 20 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: He didn't get treated very badly from officials, he's 6 foot something and built like a brick shit house, yet chooses to fall over all the time instead of just pass the ball. Dinnae, you'll make me angry. Was infuriating watching him decline the opportunity of a simple pass just so he could get in a pointless physical battle and either give away the ball or a free kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 7 minutes ago, Sooperstar said: Dinnae, you'll make me angry. Was infuriating watching him decline the opportunity of a simple pass just so he could get in a pointless physical battle and either give away the ball or a free kick. You're obviously someone that actually watched him play, not like these other nutters ^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 He did get a raw deal because of his size, but moreover his persistent fouling and falling on his arse was incredibly frustrating. You've got to wonder what coaching he received when making the same mistakes every week. Despite all that I rather liked him. Good luck to him in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighTimes Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 10 hours ago, Greedy Jambo said: He didn't get treated very badly from officials, he's 6 foot something and built like a brick shit house, yet chooses to fall over all the time instead of just pass the ball. Aye, this. Used to drive me nuts every time Uche chose to fall on his arse rather than try to play football. Especially since it meant when he was actually fouled, he often didn't get the deciskon cos refs knew he liked to collapse to ghe floor under no pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 10 hours ago, N Lincs Jambo said: I always liked Uche. He never hid, got treated very badly by officials, scored and assisted v the vermin and gave rise to one of the best ever threads on JKB 😂 Not being deliberately argumentative but he did hide. There were times when he clearly couldn’t be arsed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Would have made a decent Number 8 in Rugby Union. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointon Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 I liked Uche but he had a tendency to only show up when the tv cameras were rolling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmiyaHearts Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 We gave him a contract extension after 10 games and 1 goal. Ridiculous decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron of ness Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 He was dug shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 22 hours ago, 132goals1958 said: Watched an absolutely top drawer display by Keiran Tierney last night for Aresnal. The guy is a class player but it got me thinking back to the game against Celtic when Uche swept past him with ease to set up our winning goal. He was almost unplayable in a home match against Aberdeen so it is frustrating that he will be remembered as something of a curates egg. Uche swept by Hendry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Positive blah blah blah! Wait and see blah blah blah! Negative blah blah blah! Predictive blah! Most of Kickback covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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