[VANDERLEI]

If Yacob is excited, I'm excited

[Adamstv]

If Yacob is excited, I'm excited

Where does it comment Yacob is excited? Have I missed something ?

[lewisant]

Where does it comment Yacob is excited? Have I missed something ?

His dad saw him in a restaurant and spoke to him, I think it was his dad! Also somebody else on here spoke to a player and both players said he'd signed.

[Baggieblood]

I don't understand why there is so much excitement over the signing of another unknown quantity.

Surely the stench of the "Brown" stuff is still in our nostrils for us to be somewhat wary.

Better players than rondon have failed in the prem, eg shevchenco.

[Dubya BA]

Its all opinions until he actually plays. I would agree that better players have failed in the premier league but the reason some of us are excited is because Rondon is an established goalscorer. He has proven this on the international stage and with a top European club. By any standard he is a highly rated striker and we are pushing the boat out moneywise to get him.  Liverpool thought he was good enough so why shouldn't we?

[WorcsWBA]

Liverpool thought he was good enough so why shouldn't we?

You can't really say that though, as Liverpool didn't sign him!

[wbarenno]

Its all opinions until he actually plays. I would agree that better players have failed in the premier league but the reason some of us are excited is because Rondon is an established goalscorer. He has proven this on the international stage and with a top European club. By any standard he is a highly rated striker and we are pushing the boat out moneywise to get him.  Liverpool thought he was good enough so why shouldn't we?

Ill be pleased if we sign him but i still see it as a gamble, ideye and rosenberg fell into the category youve stated above and look whats happened with them. I would of preferred us to spend the 15 million on austin. But lets see what he can do, he does look like a good fit for the premier league!

[baggieboyfred]

cant say i have heard of the guy myself , obviously from all the comments his reputation precedes him, as far as i am concerned like Ideys last season we give him a chance just hope he does better than Ideye has done , hope it does not mean the departure of SB, somebody will have to go hopefully it will be VA  and/or BI, in the meantime looking forward to tomorrow night

[johnny Cash]

You can't really say that though, as Liverpool didn't sign him!

and Brendan's transfer record is shocking!

[VANDERLEI]

Where does it comment Yacob is excited? Have I missed something ?

I can 100% confirm that Yacob was excited about Rondon signing. The deal was signed off on Friday evening, so it's just a case of waiting for international clearance by the looks of things.

[Standaman]

It is safe to assume that any player who joins us probably does not have the option of joining a top 6 English club or one of the bigger clubs in Europe. There are exceptions to the rule but in general while a player might be quite good by our standards by Premier League standards they will be about average. If there was an objective way of ranking players by position I very much doubt many if any of ours would be in the top 10. If they were then there would endless speculation concerning their future. Like there is surrounding Saido at the moment.

Ultimately he will be an improvement on Vic to whom he would appear to be similar in style and physic (one has to hope less fragile). Would Pulis have preferred an English based alternative ? Possibly but the obvious one Charlie Austin may have zero interest in signing for us. Is he a risk? Yes but then again there is always a risk with any transfer.

[baggie38]

I can 100% confirm that Yacob was excited about Rondon signing. The deal was signed off on Friday evening, so it's just a case of waiting for international clearance by the looks of things.

It's just paper work now mate. should be confirmed tomorrow. The club are also considering parading him to the fans either before the game or at half time on Monday.

[geoff]

It's just paper work now mate. should be confirmed tomorrow. The club are also considering parading him to the fans either before the game or at half time on Monday.

If so he should be welcomed with "The Lord Is My Shepherd" by all us fans.

[PsalmXXIII]

It's just paper work now mate. should be confirmed tomorrow. The club are also considering parading him to the fans either before the game or at half time on Monday.

I'd rather he signed a day or two earlier and did his own lap of honour after banging in a hat trick.

[baggie38]

Please note I say the club are considering it. they may or may not parade him a decision hasn't been made as of yet. Official announcement should be tomorrow though like others have said.

[WBAinDEVON]

I assume we are waiting until Monday to announce this deal just like Tottenham have been told they have to wait until monday to announce the signing of Berahino

[BobTaylor]

I assume we are waiting until Monday to announce this deal just like Tottenham have been told they have to wait until monday to announce the signing of Berahino

  fricking hope not either way at least will know tomorrow because he wouldn't be picked for the game if he's on the move.

[Black Country Pride]

I know Albion fans have always been a pessimistic bunch but some of the negativity on here is beggars belief

[buzzingbaggie]

I assume we are waiting until Monday to announce this deal just like Tottenham have been told they have to wait until monday to announce the signing of Berahino

Where you getting this from, I've seen as much on Spurs fan site but that's just speculating?

[Foster#1]

I assume we are waiting until Monday to announce this deal just like Tottenham have been told they have to wait until monday to announce the signing of Berahino

There is absolutely nothing close regarding Berahino

[Albionwarrior]

If you can do something ..... then worry about it and do it?

If you can't why bother .... we are further ahead now than we were this time last season, so whatever else happens will be a further bonus.

Let's be honest, if Saido plays to anywhere near his potential during the season ... He will be gone, maybe in January or probably at the end of the season .... and hopefully on our terms which means we are virtually safe by Christmas or completely safe by the end of the year.

Let's all put on our "Rose Tinted Glasses" and at least enjoy the prospect of the season being about to start

 

[Baggieblood]

Don't get my apprehension regards the rondon signing as negativity.

But, look at our prvious record breakers Valero and Brown, great elsewhere average at best with us .

But, if he signs i hope be bangs in dozens and dozens of goals.

I'll be there to welcome him tomorrow night and at watford to see him come off the bench to get the winner.

[PortsmouthBaggie]

Don't get my apprehension regards the rondon signing as negativity.

But, look at our prvious record breakers Valero and Brown, great elsewhere average at best with us .

But, if he signs i hope be bangs in dozens and dozens of goals.

I'll be there to welcome him tomorrow night and at watford to see him come off the bench to get the winner.

He is a much more naturally gifted footballer than Ideye, which will help a lot in this league.

[WednesburyAlbion]

Having a physical presence will be a clear advantage over brown.

Gestede scored yesterday for Villa. If he can be a handful in the air then he'll undoubtably get goals.

[gerry m]

It's just paper work now mate. should be confirmed tomorrow. The club are also considering parading him to the fans either before the game or at half time on Monday.

Cheers baggie38