| Justin Obikwu 16:56 - Jan 19 with 8333 views | Padulas_Shampoo |
I assume that whatsapp message is confirm his imminent signing. [Post edited 19 Jan 16:56]
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| Justin Obikwu on 18:29 - Jan 19 with 3294 views | PlanetHonneywood |
| Justin Obikwu on 17:46 - Jan 19 by dmm |
Frey must be on his way this month so we needed a third striker. Kone's been played to death. Once Burrell has returned I'd imagine he'll play off the bench, for a while at least.
Looks like the lad is one for the present and, hopefully, one for the future. |
If Frey is on his way, best send him off now so he'll get there before the end of the month. |  |
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| Justin Obikwu on 18:39 - Jan 19 with 3179 views | dmm |
| Justin Obikwu on 18:28 - Jan 19 by Boston |
Unless he's put on a growth spurt, he's listed as 5' 10" on a number of footy stat sites.
Edit - I found no mention of him living in the Borough, only that he had been born in it. [Post edited 19 Jan 18:40]
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Have you seen any photos of him? He's definitely 6' 4". |  | | |
| Justin Obikwu on 18:43 - Jan 19 with 3122 views | Boston |
| Justin Obikwu on 18:39 - Jan 19 by dmm |
Have you seen any photos of him? He's definitely 6' 4". |
Couldn't tell from a head shot. |  |
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| Justin Obikwu on 18:51 - Jan 19 with 3075 views | kensalriser |
| Justin Obikwu on 18:43 - Jan 19 by Boston |
Couldn't tell from a head shot. |
You need to study the background more closely. |  |
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| Justin Obikwu on 19:53 - Jan 19 with 2702 views | Boston |
| Justin Obikwu on 18:51 - Jan 19 by kensalriser |
You need to study the background more closely. |
Peeking over the trees is he? | |
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| Justin Obikwu on 19:56 - Jan 19 with 2703 views | loftboy |
Does make me laugh , certain people on some of the QPR Facebook groups have confidently written him off, I will confidently bet that they hadn’t even heard of him until we were linked. |  |
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| Justin Obikwu on 20:02 - Jan 19 with 2680 views | QPRSam |
| Justin Obikwu on 19:56 - Jan 19 by loftboy |
Does make me laugh , certain people on some of the QPR Facebook groups have confidently written him off, I will confidently bet that they hadn’t even heard of him until we were linked. |
I wonder how many of them knew about Burrell! Fickle fans will be fickle | | | |
| Justin Obikwu on 20:02 - Jan 19 with 2676 views | BklynRanger |
Just what we need I think so fair play |  | | |
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| Justin Obikwu on 20:16 - Jan 19 with 2606 views | 7374Ranger |
| Justin Obikwu on 17:04 - Jan 19 by stainrods_elbow |
Is he any good?
And is this a vote of no confidence in Kone? |
I think he is in as a replacement for Frey rather than having no confidence in Kone.
With Burrell bring injured for at least another 6 weeks singing another striker was vital if QPR are to stay competitive in the top half this season. | | | |
| Justin Obikwu on 20:16 - Jan 19 with 2496 views | stainrods_elbow |
I like the way his name sounds like a Star Wars character.
May the force be with you, Justin! |  |
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| Justin Obikwu on 20:31 - Jan 19 with 2509 views | 7374Ranger |
| Justin Obikwu on 20:02 - Jan 19 by QPRSam |
I wonder how many of them knew about Burrell! Fickle fans will be fickle |
I'd never heard of Burrell either, but he has been a big success until hus injury, so here's hoping the same with Obikwu.
He has height and pace, so can help out against Wrexham on Saturday, most probably as a sub coming on for Kone (who must be tired having played so many matches without a break). | | | |
| Justin Obikwu on 01:15 - Jan 20 with 1988 views | QPRSam |
| Justin Obikwu on 20:31 - Jan 19 by 7374Ranger |
I'd never heard of Burrell either, but he has been a big success until hus injury, so here's hoping the same with Obikwu.
He has height and pace, so can help out against Wrexham on Saturday, most probably as a sub coming on for Kone (who must be tired having played so many matches without a break). |
Neither did I, it's just a message to those writing a player off without giving them a chance. Much prefer us giving a platform to young hungry players compared to the mercenary has beens of the past | | | |
| Justin Obikwu on 01:44 - Jan 20 with 1936 views | numptydumpty |
| Justin Obikwu on 01:15 - Jan 20 by QPRSam |
Neither did I, it's just a message to those writing a player off without giving them a chance. Much prefer us giving a platform to young hungry players compared to the mercenary has beens of the past |
Its a 50 50 signing, but have been happy with the clubs overall recruitment strategy the past couple of seasons and perhaps time to give Nourry and Belk some praise and only a few out and out mistakes made.
Zan Celar is still our player but i think the fact we have adapted our model to picking up players with experience in the leagues below us in this country as opposed to obscure divisions within middle Europe. Thats positive.
Definitely encouraged by his interview. Looks genuinely excited to be here. Players do need to be hungry to listen and learn to succeed and seems the selling point of some of Stephans previous youngsters, he has developed, seems to have had an impact also. |  |
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| Justin Obikwu on 02:01 - Jan 20 with 1919 views | QPRSam |
| Justin Obikwu on 01:44 - Jan 20 by numptydumpty |
Its a 50 50 signing, but have been happy with the clubs overall recruitment strategy the past couple of seasons and perhaps time to give Nourry and Belk some praise and only a few out and out mistakes made.
Zan Celar is still our player but i think the fact we have adapted our model to picking up players with experience in the leagues below us in this country as opposed to obscure divisions within middle Europe. Thats positive.
Definitely encouraged by his interview. Looks genuinely excited to be here. Players do need to be hungry to listen and learn to succeed and seems the selling point of some of Stephans previous youngsters, he has developed, seems to have had an impact also. |
That's the nature of the game these days isn't it, try and find a 10m sale and that can fund 20 of these types. There's inevitably going to be misses as all clubs will never have 100% success with transfers, but especially with our budget it's all about finding these low risk, high potential players.
With Obikwu seems like he already has a great physical profile, encouraging personality as you say, does seem to be things the club are looking at more now. I just hope fans can be patient as I'd imagine he may be technically quite raw and will need the experience / coaching. The unknown is quite exciting, looking forward to seeing what he can do | | | |
| Justin Obikwu on 05:07 - Jan 20 with 1760 views | Faurlinho |
Agent is Darren Wrack, if you remember him, good Grimsby lad. | | | |
| Justin Obikwu on 06:33 - Jan 20 with 1666 views | QPR_Nippon |
| Justin Obikwu on 17:16 - Jan 19 by DWQPR |
Bit harsh. Dykes has scored 60 goals in 331 appearances north and south of the border whilst Obikwu has 13 in 52. I’ve got a good feeling about this lad. |
A lot of Obikwu’s appearances have been off the bench so that ratio is actually a bit deceptive. Across his two loan spells at Grimsby and Lincoln he’s averaged a goal every 175 minutes, essentially a goal every 2 matches. |  | | |
| Justin Obikwu on 09:42 - Jan 20 with 1369 views | TheChef |
| Justin Obikwu on 17:30 - Jan 19 by BrianMcCarthy |
Mel Johnson's son, Jamie, is Head of Scouting at Cov and would have bought Obikwu, and Cov's recruitment has been very good.
Not sure what that means, or whether he'd have been involved in the decision to sell him, but it's an interesting little side-note. |
Ah interesting, didn't know Mel's son had followed him into it.
Had a nice chat with Mel at the 03/04 promotion get together a couple of years ago, lovely fella. |  |
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| Justin Obikwu on 09:53 - Jan 20 with 1337 views | nix |
| Justin Obikwu on 17:30 - Jan 19 by BrianMcCarthy |
Mel Johnson's son, Jamie, is Head of Scouting at Cov and would have bought Obikwu, and Cov's recruitment has been very good.
Not sure what that means, or whether he'd have been involved in the decision to sell him, but it's an interesting little side-note. |
Interesting Brian. Maybe Cov are at that place where they can afford to bring in the finished article. We’re still having to blend experience and raw material.
As others have said I really like the fact he’s got pace and strength to balance out our slower or smaller players. Definitely attributes we need in the squad especially as we’re missing Burrell’s pace at the moment. Would love to know if Julien has any say in the kind of player he wants in even if he doesn’t actually scout them himself. I’m guessing he gets some sort of input.
Hope this one pays off. Would love him to be anywhere near as good as Burrell. |  | | |
| Justin Obikwu on 10:02 - Jan 20 with 1299 views | TheChef |
From a Grimsby colleague:
Was very good for us, but unfortunately suffered with injuries during his time with us
that was in league 2 though, so interesting to see how he does for you in the Championship, sure he's pretty young. | |
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| Justin Obikwu on 11:48 - Jan 20 with 1099 views | bosh67 |
| Justin Obikwu on 01:44 - Jan 20 by numptydumpty |
Its a 50 50 signing, but have been happy with the clubs overall recruitment strategy the past couple of seasons and perhaps time to give Nourry and Belk some praise and only a few out and out mistakes made.
Zan Celar is still our player but i think the fact we have adapted our model to picking up players with experience in the leagues below us in this country as opposed to obscure divisions within middle Europe. Thats positive.
Definitely encouraged by his interview. Looks genuinely excited to be here. Players do need to be hungry to listen and learn to succeed and seems the selling point of some of Stephans previous youngsters, he has developed, seems to have had an impact also. |
Rather alarmingly Celar only appears to have featured in 10 games on loan scoring zero goals. So that looks like it's going to be a fairly heavy loss for us as and when we offload him.
I was rather hoping that he's find his form abroad at F. Düsseldorf but he's barely played, bar a hattrick in pre-season.
It looks like his spell at Lugano was very much the exception to the rule, as it has mostly been for Kelman, but Kelman was possibly always the better option?
Let's hope Obikwu hits the ground running here as Burrell did. |  |
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| Justin Obikwu on 11:56 - Jan 20 with 1078 views | TheChef |
| Justin Obikwu on 11:48 - Jan 20 by bosh67 |
Rather alarmingly Celar only appears to have featured in 10 games on loan scoring zero goals. So that looks like it's going to be a fairly heavy loss for us as and when we offload him.
I was rather hoping that he's find his form abroad at F. Düsseldorf but he's barely played, bar a hattrick in pre-season.
It looks like his spell at Lugano was very much the exception to the rule, as it has mostly been for Kelman, but Kelman was possibly always the better option?
Let's hope Obikwu hits the ground running here as Burrell did. |
Apparently "Zan Celar" is Slovene for "Mike Sheron". | |
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| Justin Obikwu on 15:38 - Jan 20 with 871 views | QPunkR |
| Justin Obikwu on 11:56 - Jan 20 by TheChef |
Apparently "Zan Celar" is Slovene for "Mike Sheron". |
He's miles worse |  |
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| Justin Obikwu on 06:53 - Jan 22 with 500 views | cpgerber |
Feels like this transfer has gone a bit under the radar. No "signing profile" article here on LFW, Hoopsa didn't do his usual bit on new signings, Hoops&Dreams I don't think said much about it either.
The new player signing articles Clive and his crew do is my favourite content on here. (hint hint) |  | | |
| Justin Obikwu on 07:07 - Jan 22 with 439 views | EuroRanger |
| Justin Obikwu on 09:53 - Jan 20 by nix |
Interesting Brian. Maybe Cov are at that place where they can afford to bring in the finished article. We’re still having to blend experience and raw material.
As others have said I really like the fact he’s got pace and strength to balance out our slower or smaller players. Definitely attributes we need in the squad especially as we’re missing Burrell’s pace at the moment. Would love to know if Julien has any say in the kind of player he wants in even if he doesn’t actually scout them himself. I’m guessing he gets some sort of input.
Hope this one pays off. Would love him to be anywhere near as good as Burrell. |
I feel like I remember someone saying in an interview that him, Belk and Nourry meet fairly regularly to discuss transfers, with the manager part of the 'profile-building' phase.
Might be misremembering though | | | |
| Justin Obikwu on 07:07 - Jan 22 with 439 views | DannyPaddox |
When he starts appearing (and scoring🤞🏼) regularly he shall be known as Justin Obikwutus |  | | |
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