Royal Antwerp

mista john · 15th January 2012, 11:55

Sorry, been away awhile, may have been posted.

John Cofie made his debut for Antwerp in 3-1 win over Vise last night. He did OK apparently (inc. assist); his strike partner - Kevin Oris - got all three. Antwerp going for playoffs in division 2.

RyanGoggs · 15th January 2012, 12:05

Got to be honest, didn't realise he had gone there. Hopefully will do him the world of good. Looks a decent player when I have seen him

Decotron · 15th January 2012, 13:48

Cheers for the info Mista.

StanleyCupboard · 15th January 2012, 13:53

I thought we'd given up sending players there as they are playing at too low a level. Any idea what changed?

lysglimt · 15th January 2012, 13:55

did Michael Keane play ? He has gone there as well

Sean_RedDevil · 15th January 2012, 14:12

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Cofie seals Antwerp loan

John Cofie's loan move to Royal Antwerp has been rubber-stamped with the striker joining the Belgian outfit until 30 June.

The former Burnley youngster has found it difficult to get starts at Reserves level this term but made an impressive cameo when coming off the bench in the defeat at Sunderland in December, setting up two goals.

The temporary switch will enable Cofie to obtain some regular experience and it is a move that should benefit all parties.

"It's a fantastic opportunity for him," Reserves boss Warren Joyce told ManUtd.com. "It's another country and a place where you look at the players who have been there - Jonny Evans, Fraizer Campbell, Darron Gibson, Danny Simpson, Lee Martin, Craig Cathcart, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, John O'Shea, Ryan Shawcross - all players who have played in the Premier League.

"I know from first-hand knowledge that he'll get a lot of experiences over there that he can't get here."

Cofie told Royal Antwerp's official TV service: "So far so good. I'm getting to know the guys and speaking to a few people. I'm enjoying it already and hopefully I can carry it on.

"I know about the club because my manager in England, Warren Joyce, used to manage here so he told me about it. I also spoke to Fraizer Campbell, Darron Gibson and Jonny Evans as they came here so I wanted to come and see what it's about. They told me about the place, what it's like and how passionate the fans are.

"Hopefully, I can come here and produce what they want me to provide, score goals and hopefully get to the play-offs. I'm here to do well and see where that gets me."

manutd.com

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Widnes · 15th January 2012, 14:40

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Originally Posted by lysglimt

did Michael Keane play ? He has gone there as well

Don't think Keane went in the end

Mickey · 15th January 2012, 15:33

I too remember reading that we scrapped this deal with antwerp.

mista john · 15th January 2012, 16:36

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Originally Posted by StanleyCupboard

I thought we'd given up sending players there as they are playing at too low a level. Any idea what changed?

There's new and fairly dynamic management team at Royal Antwerp.The old and somewhat legendary president Eddy Wauters has been ousted and the new top man is Hofmans, who used to pretty much own Beerschot. I believe Hofmans has been over to see SAF a couple of times.

mista john · 15th January 2012, 16:38

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Originally Posted by Widnes

Don't think Keane went in the end

No pun intended but apparently he wasn't keen. I believe Antwerp hope to get more reinforcements though.

StanleyCupboard · 15th January 2012, 19:16

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Originally Posted by mista john

There's new and fairly dynamic management team at Royal Antwerp.The old and somewhat legendary president Eddy Wauters has been ousted and the new top man is Hofmans, who used to pretty much own Beerschot. I believe Hofmans has been over to see SAF a couple of times.

Brilliant. Thanks.

lysglimt · 15th January 2012, 19:21

that's strange - because last time I checked he was listed on their homepage

mista john · 15th January 2012, 19:24

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Originally Posted by lysglimt

that's strange - because last time I checked he was listed on their homepage

Jan Michel is new President. Gunther Hofmans is the guy running the show. Wouters was offered an honorary position which I think he accepted.

Decotron · 15th January 2012, 20:01

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Originally Posted by mista john

Jan Michel is new President. Gunther Hofmans is the guy running the show. Wouters was offered an honorary position which I think he accepted.

Have you heard of any other potential signings/trials for/with United?

kps88 · 16th January 2012, 09:29

Not United related but Mista John do you know anything about that Indian lad they have on their books? Varin Mehta.

mista john · 18th January 2012, 16:34

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Originally Posted by Decotron

Have you heard of any other potential signings/trials for/with United?

Nothing at the moment.

mista john · 18th January 2012, 16:38

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Originally Posted by kps88

Not United related but Mista John do you know anything about that Indian lad they have on their books? Varin Mehta.

He's still there but has not featured in first team, just played one friendly.

mista john · 18th January 2012, 16:40

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Originally Posted by mista john

Sorry, been away awhile, may have been posted.

John Cofie made his debut for Antwerp in 3-1 win over Vise last night. He did OK apparently (inc. assist); his strike partner - Kevin Oris - got all three. Antwerp going for playoffs in division 2.

Cofie was voted second best player for Antwerp last week, after Oris (who scored the hat-trick). Oris appears to be on his way to play in South Korea.

mista john · 23rd January 2012, 13:03

Cofie played on Sunday but Antwerp lost 2-1 at lowly Sint Niklaas. He tweeted later he can never sleep after a bad result.

mista john · 25th January 2012, 09:00

Reports in Belgium say that Oliver Norwood will join John Cofie at Royal Antwerp. Norwood watched Antwerp lose last weekend.

oskarutd · 29th January 2012, 14:57

John Cofie scored after 6 mins. Antwerp leading in the second half 0-1.

Sarni · 29th January 2012, 14:59

I hope they finally get promoted by the way, would serve our players much better if they played higher than Belgian second division where the level cannot be much higher than reserves, if at all.

oskarutd · 29th January 2012, 15:02

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Originally Posted by Sarni

I hope they finally get promoted by the way, would serve our players much better if they played higher than Belgian second division where the level cannot be much higher than reserves, if at all.

That would really help the cooperation between the clubs.

oskarutd · 29th January 2012, 15:03

Antwerp now 1-1.
It finished 1-1.

mista john · 5th February 2012, 10:35

Bojan Djordjic has joined Royal Antwerp. Once very promising at United. Was recently released by Blackpool. Antwerp is his 11th club.

MPTutd · 29th February 2012, 09:04

Good article about John Cofie and his experiences at Antwerp.

Manchester United youngster cuts his teeth at feeder club Royal Antwerp - The National

mista john · 31st March 2012, 13:25

Antwerp have blown promotion hopes. Not much more to say.

mo0 · 31st March 2012, 19:58

mista john · 11th April 2012, 17:44

Gunther Hofmans, who runs Royal Antwerp these days, is not at all happy with the terrible season the club is experiencing. Hofmans said 80% of players will be leaving Royal Antwerp and that includes John Cofie returning to Manchester United. Bojan Djordjic (ex Manchester United and others) has asked to be released from his contract and has already returned to Sweden. To be honest, Cofie has not exactly set the pulses running by all accounts. The season, however, has been disastrous so not easy for him. Lots of new players came in - buys and loans - and many will now be leaving. I would expect Hofmans to be going to Carrington sooner rather than later.

SkeppyRed · 11th April 2012, 17:53

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Originally Posted by mista john

Gunther Hofmans, who runs Royal Antwerp these days, is not at all happy with the terrible season the club is experiencing. Hofmans said 80% of players will be leaving Royal Antwerp and that includes John Cofie returning to Manchester United. Bojan Djordjic (ex Manchester United and others) has asked to be released from his contract and has already returned to Sweden. To be honest, Cofie has not exactly set the pulses running by all accounts. The season, however, has been disastrous so not easy for him. Lots of new players came in - buys and loans - and many will now be leaving. I would expect Hofmans to be going to Carrington sooner rather than later.

You mean you think he'll be looking to take more lads from us on loan even though he is unimpressed by Cofie?

mista john · 11th April 2012, 17:59

I mean he would really like to get the link functioning again, as in days of Higginbotham, O'Shea, Frazier, Evans, Bardsley etc.

davisjw · 11th April 2012, 18:25

I guess our academy kids just aren't holding the team up like they used to. I blame Fergie.

15th January 2012, 11:55	#1 (permalink)
mista john Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brussels, just behind the Mannekin Pis Posts: 935	Royal Antwerp Sorry, been away awhile, may have been posted. John Cofie made his debut for Antwerp in 3-1 win over Vise last night. He did OK apparently (inc. assist); his strike partner - Kevin Oris - got all three. Antwerp going for playoffs in division 2.

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15th January 2012, 12:05	#2 (permalink)
RyanGoggs tasted George Michael Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,835	Got to be honest, didn't realise he had gone there. Hopefully will do him the world of good. Looks a decent player when I have seen him

15th January 2012, 13:48	#3 (permalink)
Decotron First Team Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: I am not a man......................I am Cantona Posts: 20,025	Cheers for the info Mista.

15th January 2012, 13:53	#4 (permalink)
StanleyCupboard Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,253	I thought we'd given up sending players there as they are playing at too low a level. Any idea what changed?

15th January 2012, 13:55	#5 (permalink)
lysglimt Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,692	did Michael Keane play ? He has gone there as well

15th January 2012, 15:33	#8 (permalink)
Mickey Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stop paying attention to this a while ago Posts: 13,119	I too remember reading that we scrapped this deal with antwerp.

15th January 2012, 19:21	#12 (permalink)
lysglimt Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,692	that's strange - because last time I checked he was listed on their homepage

16th January 2012, 09:29	#15 (permalink)
kps88 First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coventry (SM) Posts: 8,712	Not United related but Mista John do you know anything about that Indian lad they have on their books? Varin Mehta.

23rd January 2012, 13:03	#19 (permalink)
mista john Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brussels, just behind the Mannekin Pis Posts: 935	Cofie played on Sunday but Antwerp lost 2-1 at lowly Sint Niklaas. He tweeted later he can never sleep after a bad result.

25th January 2012, 09:00	#20 (permalink)
mista john Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brussels, just behind the Mannekin Pis Posts: 935	Reports in Belgium say that Oliver Norwood will join John Cofie at Royal Antwerp. Norwood watched Antwerp lose last weekend.

29th January 2012, 14:57	#21 (permalink)
oskarutd Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Iceland Posts: 1,681	John Cofie scored after 6 mins. Antwerp leading in the second half 0-1.

29th January 2012, 14:59	#22 (permalink)
Sarni nice guy, unassuming, objective United fan. Thinks hes intelligent though. Nutter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Krakow Posts: 21,628	I hope they finally get promoted by the way, would serve our players much better if they played higher than Belgian second division where the level cannot be much higher than reserves, if at all.

29th January 2012, 15:03	#24 (permalink)
oskarutd Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Iceland Posts: 1,681	Antwerp now 1-1. It finished 1-1.

5th February 2012, 10:35	#25 (permalink)
mista john Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brussels, just behind the Mannekin Pis Posts: 935	Bojan Djordjic has joined Royal Antwerp. Once very promising at United. Was recently released by Blackpool. Antwerp is his 11th club.

29th February 2012, 09:04	#26 (permalink)
MPTutd Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: London Posts: 3,963	Good article about John Cofie and his experiences at Antwerp. Manchester United youngster cuts his teeth at feeder club Royal Antwerp - The National

31st March 2012, 13:25	#27 (permalink)
mista john Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brussels, just behind the Mannekin Pis Posts: 935	Antwerp have blown promotion hopes. Not much more to say.

31st March 2012, 19:58	#28 (permalink)
mo0 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: @englandyouth Posts: 1,166

11th April 2012, 17:44	#29 (permalink)
mista john Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brussels, just behind the Mannekin Pis Posts: 935	Gunther Hofmans, who runs Royal Antwerp these days, is not at all happy with the terrible season the club is experiencing. Hofmans said 80% of players will be leaving Royal Antwerp and that includes John Cofie returning to Manchester United. Bojan Djordjic (ex Manchester United and others) has asked to be released from his contract and has already returned to Sweden. To be honest, Cofie has not exactly set the pulses running by all accounts. The season, however, has been disastrous so not easy for him. Lots of new players came in - buys and loans - and many will now be leaving. I would expect Hofmans to be going to Carrington sooner rather than later.

11th April 2012, 17:59	#31 (permalink)
mista john Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brussels, just behind the Mannekin Pis Posts: 935	I mean he would really like to get the link functioning again, as in days of Higginbotham, O'Shea, Frazier, Evans, Bardsley etc.

11th April 2012, 18:25	#32 (permalink)
davisjw Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,867	I guess our academy kids just aren't holding the team up like they used to. I blame Fergie.