Heffo
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Seems that Ajose has scored 2 again today for Bury away at Northampton. He's a player who never really struck me as an outstanding talent in the academy or reserves but he seems to score goals wherever he plays.
Premature to cast him as an outstanding talent but equally premature to suggest that he can't make it. He does appear to be approaching his task with great professionalism and that has been brought to the attention of SAF who does feel he can make the grade.Seems that Ajose has scored 2 again today for Bury away at Northampton. He's a player who never really struck me as an outstanding talent in the academy or reserves but he seems to score goals wherever he plays.
He's still a kid, give him another year at a higher level before making a truer impressionReally good to see him doing so well, though I get the impression (sadly) that he's not quite good enough for United. BUT he's come on a huge amount in the last season (arguably two), and every time he gets a chance he seems to take it.
Don't get me wrong - I'm not writing him off. But if I had to guess, I'd predict he'll end up at a decent Premier League level. Similar to Richardson, Simpson, Shawcross, Eagles, Jones or Campbell - all good players, but ultimately not good enough.He's still a kid, give him another year at a higher level before making a truer impression
Think that'd be a permanent deal or another loan?It looks like he may well end up in the Championship next season:
Chase on for Ajose | Sky Sports | Football | Transfer Centre | Speculation
That's what I was leaning towards, hope so - although I've said I thought he'd go the way of Richardson et al., I'd like to see him given the kind of chance in the first team that Gibson has been givenHe signed a new contract in January so it'll be a loan
He's a lot better than Richardson, better attitude and much more to his game TBF.There's no reason why he can't progress again in Div1 with Bury, where he's clearly enjoying his football, and then stake a claim for the 1st team.That's what I was leaning towards, hope so - although I've said I thought he'd go the way of Richardson et al., I'd like to see him given the kind of chance in the first team that Gibson has been given
Hardly.It's extremely early (and a little absurd I think) to say 'he's a lot better than Richardson', who - regardless of what any of us think of him - is an established Premier League player. Better attitude? Certainly seems it. More to his game? We'll have to see as he moves up the divisions. He's done superbly well in League Two but that's all so far - kids have had fine loan spells in higher leagues and not got anywhere near making it with us (Richardson did very well on loan with WBA in the Prem, remember).
Agree with every word. At this stage, if we end up getting significant dosh from a Premiership side for him, I'd be extremely pleased. That said, I can't wait to see just how much he's matured when he hopefully features for the reserves in pre-season, before going out on-loan to a Championship side.It's extremely early (and a little absurd I think) to say 'he's a lot better than Richardson', who - regardless of what any of us think of him - is an established Premier League player. Better attitude? Certainly seems it. More to his game? We'll have to see as he moves up the divisions. He's done superbly well in League Two but that's all so far - kids have had fine loan spells in higher leagues and not got anywhere near making it with us (Richardson did very well on loan with WBA in the Prem, remember).
He was decent but nothing amazing. He was better probably in his head then on the field but I think technically lots of young players here have limitations. Ajose is different, probably more effective. Just lacking games/experience but I think unfortunately, he's going to find it hard to break throughRichardson is/was one of the most naturally talented kids to come through our academy in the last decade. Never quite put it all together but he certainly wasn't "meh" If Ajose turns out to be anything like as talented as Richardson I'd be delighted.
Good point! Hasn't done a certain Ecuadorean winger any harmHe was decent but nothing amazing. He was better probably in his head then on the field but I think technically lots of young players here have limitations. Ajose is different, probably more effective. Just lacking games/experience but I think unfortunately, he's going to find it hard to break through
When you think about Richardson, he has a decent shot/set piece - he should be more influencial then he is or maybe score more goals. However, I can't deny that celebration put me off him. I know it's speculative but I go back to Roy Keanes comments about players thinking they'd made it and maybe that's a flaw he's got?
But I do like Ajose. Consistantly scores goals. Can create. Has a trick or two but doesn't try to complicate things and so next season hopefully he'll be tested at a higher level
He's played at least 25 league matches in each of the last three seasons for Sunderland...fairly established.Hardly.
I saw a lot of Richardson in his early years with the youth team and IMO he was very overrated. Ajose has a lot more in his armoury than Richardson; for one he can use both feet better and is a better team player.
As for Richardson being an established PL player...it kind of depends on what one terms "established". To my knowledge he hasn't really established himself anywhere.....one or two sparkling performances very sporadically don't mean a lot in the final analysis
Has he? Blimey, I never would have thought it was that many, I just don't hear a lot about him.He's played at least 25 league matches in each of the last three seasons for Sunderland...fairly established.
There you have it boys, the uninformed opinion. An instant L in any debate.Has he? Blimey, I never would have thought it was that many, I just don't hear a lot about him.
Football365 | All The News | Football News | AJOSE DECISION 'IN A FEW WEEKS'AJOSE DECISION 'IN A FEW WEEKS'
Nicky Ajose's suitors will find out in the next few weeks who has won the race to land the highly-rated Manchester United starlet.
It was revealed at the end of the season that a host of Championship clubs were chasing Ajose, and the interest has increased further.
The England youth international had a brilliant campaign on loan at Bury, scoring 13 goals as he helped them to promotion to League One.
But a host of clubs are now looking to land him with Millwall, Barnsley, Doncaster and newly-promoted Peterborough all ready to make a move.
His former manager at Bury - Alan Knill - would also like to take him to Scunthorpe for the season, whilst the Shakers are still hopeful he could return to Gigg Lane.
Ajose's agent Peter Morrison of James Grant Sports refused to name any specific clubs, but admitted the interest was growing all the time.
"We've had a lot of interest," Morrison told skysports.com.
"There will certainly not be a shortage of opportunities for Nicky - which is not surprising given the season he has just had.
"Both Nicky and Manchester United are aware of everything that is going on.
"All parties will be sitting down in the next few weeks to decide what is best for Nicky and a decision will be made."