Loan Watch Joe Rodon -Leeds United

[blodge99]

Has some injury issues apparently?

Bit of a myth. Had 2 bad ankle injuries (caused by tackles), where he missed 10-15 games, both times. Apart from that I don't think its a major issue

 

[Luka Van der Bale]

Look at who we started in the 3 qualifying games. He takes the next game seriously and picks the best team available at the time. There won't be any plans in advance for when he will play Rodon. Jose will use the full squad as and when he needs too. Plenty of games in small spaces of time so he will get game time as will Tanganga.

That’s very different. Those were precarious single-leg knockout ties where if we messed up, we were out. Not at all like a group stage scenario, where every big team rests their main stars in the Europa League.

 

[gerishep]

The reason I’m excited about this guy is it feels like a spurs signing from a few years ago that we perhaps got away from under Poch in the later years - taking a chance on a young (ish), highly regarded British talent on a nice cheap deal.

I don’t know much about the guy other than hearing he’s good and seeing him play well in one game for Swansea last year, but I just have a feeling he’ll very quickly establish himself and come into the first team. And I think that’s why we’re signing him.

I like the fact we’re not sitting on our laurels too with Skriniar being unavailable and taking an opportunity again. These are the sort of signings that make clubs winners and/or lots of money (look at Maguire w/ Leicester, Andy Robertson, Michael Keane etc.). Love it!

Remembering Gary Mabbutt from Bristol Rovers. Sixteen years for us, 11 as captain, and of course capped 16 times for England.

 

[Wadec]

Has some injury issues apparently?

Not sure if there are ongoing injury issues, he had an injury at the end of last season. Talk that United were going to put a big bid in (a lot higher than ours) meant he wasn't risked in the play offs as he was not 100 percent fit.

Reading between the lines it seems that Cooper was going to be given funds to reinvest after the United bid that never came. Now the season has started he seems to have been given assurances he wouldn't be sold. We are now testing their resolve with a lower bid and the window being shut.

CCV will surely head there if a deal is completed as they are low on centre backs as it is. Not sure re Clarke as they don't use wingers in their system apparently?

 

[gerishep]

Has some injury issues apparently?

Details here:

Joe Rodon - Injury history

This is the injury history of Joe Rodon from FC Stade Rennes. On this page injuries as well as suspensions.

www.transfermarkt.co.uk

 

[blodge99]

100%. Welsh also and I think this is the best crop of talent we’ve had coming through in a long, long time. Especially at Swansea. Rodon the standout but Cabango and Roberts at Swansea are premier league players in waiting as well imo.

I coach an Under 15s team in Pembs, and for all their faults, the FAW have put in coaching structures and pathways that are starting to bear fruit. And thats both the Welsh Prem academies, and Swansea too.

 

[SecretLemonadeDrinker]

Has some injury issues apparently?

He has had a couple of injuries.

Doesn't mean that he necessarily has injury "issues".

 

[Wadec]

100%. Welsh also and I think this is the best crop of talent we’ve had coming through in a long, long time. Especially at Swansea. Rodon the standout but Cabango and Roberts at Swansea are premier league players in waiting as well imo.

Cabango will be the next one for me, talented player and great physicality. Can see him in the PL in the next few seasons certainly.

 

[Gspurs11]

He has had a couple of injuries.

Doesn't mean that he necessarily has injury "issues".

One of them was a foot fracture too so nothing really underlying with that.

 

[Jamturk]

His injuries seem to be from impacts so nothing to be overly worried about.

 

[Shanks]

A full international, and Giggs has been touting him to Ole to sign.

could be a coup tbf

 

[Colonel Dax]

A full international, and Giggs has been touting him to Ole to sign.

could be a coup tbf

We better get a move on before that shambles of a club work out that they need a defender ?

 

[Rooga]

All of a sudden it makes Thursday's England v Wales match much more interesting.

 

[mil1lion]

The thing is that were do or die games and thats slightly different to group stages were you are not reliant on one upfuck. He still played Hart over Lloris and we should be more than able to take it serious with a team mixed of regular starters and squad players.

Lets just see. But unless it is a Knockout or Do or Die game in Europa we won't rest players in the league for the cup.

Yeah I think it will be mixed but don't think he plays inexperienced defenders. Hart is an experienced keeper. I think he still wants experienced players. Lamela, Moura, Alli and even Vinicius are experienced enough and have European games under their belt. I just think this competition will be a bit too soon for Rodon right now. Its all a bit of a mute point though as he's not going to be registered anyway

 

[SuperPav10]

Anyone seen if this is one Jose has specifically asked for or just an opportunistic move from the Club?

 

[Wadec]

We better get a move on before that shambles of a club work out that they need a defender ?

The ironic thing, he would be thir best defender at this moment. Giggs told them to sign James last summer, as he hasnt set the world alight they haven't pushed the boat out. The more I think about it the more I like this deal.

 

[Thanksandy]

Urmmm.

Difficult to buy in January.

Maybe so, but then we have had a fair number of negotiations/discussions with Inter already and Skriniar wants to come and allegedly has agreed personal terms.

We know what Inter's demands are, so how many more meetings would be required, it already went on for a long time, Hitchen made the trips to Milan etc.

Unless they compromise or Levy can increase the offer, maybe with 1 or 2 others leaving, then we could look at completing the deal.

 

[mil1lion]

That’s very different. Those were precarious single-leg knockout ties where if we messed up, we were out. Not at all like a group stage scenario, where every big team rests their main stars in the Europa League.

I think there is a difference between playing young prospects and experienced squad players though. I also think we'll field a stronger team in Europa than people are suggesting.

 

[sausage]

Remembering Gary Mabbutt from Bristol Rovers. Sixteen years for us, 11 as captain, and of course capped 16 times for England.

All with Type 1 Diabetes, too.

 

[Radiant]

Long shot but many years ago I used to work at The Lion Quays Hotel which welcomed the Welsh U21 team regularly. I met Bale on a few occasions and became very friendly with a member of staff who supported football operations. I've just emailed him to ask his opinion on Rodon and if he has heard anything. He sorted me out with tickets for a few games back then and has kept in touch over the years (I'm English but we had just bought Verts and he was playing for Belgium, I'm pretty sure he scored).

Anyway I've had an automatic reply saying he is currently away with the U21's in Belgium so no idea if I will get a response but if I do I will post in here.

So weird seeing that name on here, my Mrs works at the Lion Quays!