It is never too early to get this up and running 

Window opens on 12 June which is eighteen weeks on Thursday 

 

4 hours ago, OrlandoDon said:

But who will get released first??

Depends who's better at dealing with penalties, I guess

Edited June 6, 20251 yr by OxfordDon

46 minutes ago, OxfordDon said:

Depends who's better at dealing with penalties, I guess

New guy dealing well with his sentence.....https://www.facebook.com/reel/1427034225391011/?s=single_unit

Edited June 6, 20251 yr by Elgindon

 

Worth a look. Would help the Scottish quota for Europe... 👀 

In other news, appears we have signed a striker. Should be an announcement soonish. 

9 hours ago, Panda said:

In other news, appears we have signed a striker. Should be an announcement soonish

Mate in the know suggested it might be New Zealand international, Nevin Kisbet. 

It is a highly rated Cameroon born ex French youth international who came through the Ajax ranks and was once bought by Juventus for £14M but got loaned out to the Italian third division and available to us for £800,000.  Goal record to date is 14 in 248 games. Got options to sign for clubs all over Europe apparently but his dream was always to play in the Europa League qualifying rounds.  Also went on holiday with Palaversa in 2017. 

36 minutes ago, wokinginashearerwonderland said:

It is a highly rated Cameroon born ex French youth international who came through the Ajax ranks and was once bought by Juventus for £14M but got loaned out to the Italian third division and available to us for £800,000.  Goal record to date is 14 in 248 games. Got options to sign for clubs all over Europe apparently but his dream was always to play in the Europa League qualifying rounds.  Also went on holiday with Palaversa in 2017. 

This would be one of the best made up stories I've read. Good work.

2 hours ago, wokinginashearerwonderland said:

It is a highly rated Cameroon born ex French youth international who came through the Ajax ranks and was once bought by Juventus for £14M but got loaned out to the Italian third division and available to us for £800,000.  Goal record to date is 14 in 248 games. Got options to sign for clubs all over Europe apparently but his dream was always to play in the Europa League qualifying rounds.  Also went on holiday with Palaversa in 2017. 

I'll just post this in the BBC Gossip column.

Kusini Yengi according to folk on the socials. Was well thought of in the A league, helped Pompey get promoted from league 1 but had an injury hit season and not been re-signed. Interesting one and not one I’d have picked, but that’s also not my job. Obviously seeing something that will work with how Jimmy wants to play, and obviously free. 

12 minutes ago, manc_don said:

Kusini Yengi according to folk on the socials. Was well thought of in the A league, helped Pompey get promoted from league 1 but had an injury hit season and not been re-signed. Interesting one and not one I’d have picked, but that’s also not my job. Obviously seeing something that will work with how Jimmy wants to play, and obviously free. 

Interesting. Seems he was really influential in getting Portsmouth promoted from league 1, but this season was hampered by injury and hes now been released on a free. According to Wiki he was number 10 for Portsmouth, which is probably a good thing as it doesnt look like he has ever been particulariliy prolific in front of goal. Certainly could be worth a punt on a free transfer.

20 minutes ago, manc_don said:

Kusini Yengi according to folk on the socials. Was well thought of in the A league, helped Pompey get promoted from league 1 but had an injury hit season and not been re-signed. Interesting one and not one I’d have picked, but that’s also not my job. Obviously seeing something that will work with how Jimmy wants to play, and obviously free. 

Interesting read - feels a little Pape Gueye MkII

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/portsmouth-fc-news-kusini-yengi-australia-transfer-5127783

59 minutes ago, manc_don said:

Kusini Yengi according to folk on the socials. Was well thought of in the A league, helped Pompey get promoted from league 1 but had an injury hit season and not been re-signed. Interesting one and not one I’d have picked, but that’s also not my job. Obviously seeing something that will work with how Jimmy wants to play, and obviously free. 

9 goals in 26 games in his first season then only played about a dozen games last year due to groin and knee injuries. I’d say maybe career derailed by injury in the final year of a contract. Worth a free agency punt, scored 6 in 11 for Australia, but most were against diddy teams by the looks of things. Can’t be worse than Ambrose, plus I’d say he’s worth replacing sokler in the squad but I expect/hope more for our starting 9.

Edited June 7, 20251 yr by OrlandoDon

Hearts are (or at least were) after him too. Here's some analysis someone did on him when he was linked to Hearts. It's long, but interesting. Agree with the Pape Gueye comparison from @OxfordDon

 

I’m sure he’d rather play in Europe 😂

He doesn't sound very good at football.

Surely this isn't the one that is going to be our main striker next season, and given reports we are close to announcing two strikers I assume the other is an out and out poacher/goal scorer who will command a decent outlay.

Nonetheless if Yengi does join the 2025 Scottish Cup Winners, I'll welcome him on board and wish him all the best 👍

22 hours ago, RicoS321 said:

Mate in the know suggested it might be New Zealand international, Nevin Kisbet. 

To get the kiwi accent right, you need to pronounce him Nuvun Kuzzbutt 

1 hour ago, BigAl said:

Surely this isn't the one that is going to be our main striker next season, and given reports we are close to announcing two strikers I assume the other is an out and out poacher/goal scorer who will command a decent outlay.

Nonetheless if Yengi does join the 2025 Scottish Cup Winners, I'll welcome him on board and wish him all the best 👍

Yeah hoping if he is coming it’s to take Ambrose’s place on bench and we are still brining in a main striker with a more proven track record and who looks like he can play more than 5 minutes without breaking. 

Have we reached our Aussie quota to play oceanic champions league?

Looks like we're shaping the team up to be similar to Jimmy Thelin's Elfsborg, so wouldn't be concerned with how many goals this guy has, it's more about how much he can create - which is what we expect from Pape Gueye.

Elfsborg's 2023 season (when they nearly won the title), their top scorer was a left winger called Jeppe Okkels, with 11 goals.

Only two forwards featured in their top seven goal scorers that season. 

We're very much wanting Keskinen, Milanovic, Morris and Besuijen (or replacement) to be the main goal threat from open play I think. A lot of Nisbet's best performances last season were games he didn't score in. 

You know, it might be a set up that suits Sokler, as he was decent foil for Miovski, but isn't much of a goal scorer himself.

4 minutes ago, Panda said:

Looks like we're shaping the team up to be similar to Jimmy Thelin's Elfsborg, so wouldn't be concerned with how many goals this guy has, it's more about how much he can create - which is what we expect from Pape Gueye.

Elfsborg's 2023 season (when they nearly won the title), their top scorer was a left winger called Jeppe Okkels, with 11 goals.

Only two forwards featured in their top seven goal scorers that season. 

We're very much wanting Keskinen, Milanovic, Morris and Besuijen (or replacement) to be the main goal threat from open play I think. A lot of Nisbet's best performances last season were games he didn't score in. 

You know, it might be a set up that suits Sokler, as he was decent foil for Miovski, but isn't much of a goal scorer himself.

Meh. 30 goals a season number 9 for me please! This signing, even if injured, is an upgrade on Ambrose who must go out on loan or be sold, as is potentially an upgrade on sokler. Still expect a legit 9 to be signed.

38 minutes ago, OrlandoDon said:

Meh. 30 goals a season number 9 for me please! This signing, even if injured, is an upgrade on Ambrose who must go out on loan or be sold, as is potentially an upgrade on sokler. Still expect a legit 9 to be signed.

Not 100% sure and don't have any names either, but I believe Yengi has been signed in addition to another striker, so you may well get your wish.

2 hours ago, OrlandoDon said:

Meh. 30 goals a season number 9 for me please! This signing, even if injured, is an upgrade on Ambrose who must go out on loan or be sold, as is potentially an upgrade on sokler. Still expect a legit 9 to be signed.

As I said yesterday, prepared to give Yengi a chance and like you think there is more of an out and out striker signed/to be signed 

58 minutes ago, Kowalski said:

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