Author Topic: Oliver Burke signs for Sheffield United (Permanent) (Read 284463 times)

AlbionFan · « **Reply #400 on:** May 30, 2018, 08:09:04 PM »

Toulon Tournament

HT France 0-1 Scotland (Burke, 34mins)

AlbionFan · « **Reply #401 on:** May 30, 2018, 08:49:24 PM »

FT France 0-1 Scotland

Appears Burke was substituted after 65mins. Unsure the reason for the substitution

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/france-0-scotland-1-young-12624176

Hull Baggie · « **Reply #402 on:** May 31, 2018, 08:36:14 AM »

Quote from: AlbionFan on May 30, 2018, 08:49:24 PM

FT France 0-1 Scotland

Appears Burke was substituted after 65mins. Unsure the reason for the substitution

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/france-0-scotland-1-young-12624176

Might be just to rest him for the last 15 mins (games are 80 minutes long) as he was replaced by another attacker and there is no mention of any injury.

Here's the goal and "highlights". Well taken goal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khcwzvClEWg

AlbionFan · « **Reply #403 on:** May 31, 2018, 09:20:37 AM »

Quote from: Hull Baggie on May 31, 2018, 08:36:14 AM

Might be just to rest him for the last 15 mins (games are 80 minutes long) as he was replaced by another attacker and there is no mention of any injury.

Here's the goal and "highlights". Well taken goal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khcwzvClEWg

Thank you for the link, as you say, he took his goal well, hope we see a good few of those next season

.

However, watching that clip, Scotland were a tad fortunate to win. I didn't realise the games were only of 80 minutes duration. I didn't know if he had been withdrawn because of injury, hopefully, he is all good.

WBAinDEVON · « **Reply #404 on:** May 31, 2018, 09:26:35 AM »

got a feeling our hero/ best footballer next season

Fritzl Palace · « **Reply #405 on:** May 31, 2018, 09:28:57 AM »

I just hope Big Dave puts his faith in him as there is an abundance of raw talent there. Needs some serious coaching but we need to invest the time into him

Hull Baggie · « **Reply #406 on:** May 31, 2018, 11:31:14 AM »

Quote from: Fritzl Palace on May 31, 2018, 09:28:57 AM

I just hope Big Dave puts his faith in him as there is an abundance of raw talent there. Needs some serious coaching but we need to invest the time into him

Couldn't agree more, we've invested Â£15M in him, as you say he needs some serious coaching as he is very raw but given game time and the coaching he should turn into a very decent player for us.

AlbionFan · « **Reply #407 on:** June 02, 2018, 05:45:17 PM »

Oliver, again captains his country and scores their second goal against South Korea.

Well done Ollie

AlbionFan · « **Reply #408 on:** June 02, 2018, 05:46:46 PM »

Oliver Burke, picks the ball up in the Scotland half, keeps going and going, beating several South Korean defenders, drives into the box and duly finishes. Scotland 2-0 South Korea

WorcsWBA · « **Reply #409 on:** June 02, 2018, 07:38:05 PM »

Quote from: Fritzl Palace on May 31, 2018, 09:28:57 AM

Needs some serious coaching but we need to invest the time into him

I'm sure Darren will work on his defensive side, but let's hope we also bring someone in who knows how to coach attacking play then.

AlbionFan · « **Reply #410 on:** June 02, 2018, 10:51:25 PM »

More on Ollie

Source: https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/teams/scotland/south-korea-u21-1-2-scotland-u21-young-scots-to-face-england-1-4748907

mulliganstired · « **Reply #411 on:** June 02, 2018, 10:58:28 PM »

Let him off the leash, he could cause mayhem (possibly for us, but what the hell)

divinewind · « **Reply #412 on:** June 02, 2018, 11:17:19 PM »

Another must keep.

AlbionFan · « **Reply #413 on:** June 03, 2018, 08:18:07 AM »

"The Oliver Burke mystery.............................."

Interesting read about Ollie

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/oliver-burke-mystery-15m-stars-12637699

tuamigos · « **Reply #414 on:** June 03, 2018, 08:41:49 AM »

Quote from: AlbionFan on June 03, 2018, 08:18:07 AM

"The Oliver Burke mystery.............................."

Interesting read about Ollie

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/oliver-burke-mystery-15m-stars-12637699

Last player I read a similar assessment of was Koumas

baggie82 · « **Reply #415 on:** June 03, 2018, 10:57:21 AM »

He just needs to play games and attack the opposition. I think he might be best in the hole behind the main striker, not as a winger. Although that said Burke on one wing and Phillips on the other would scare a lot of championship teams. Too much pace and power for most of them to handle.

Dexy · « **Reply #416 on:** June 03, 2018, 02:10:58 PM »

As above from Baggie 82 I think firstly we need to nail down which role he will play the majority of the time , then build from there with him . Without doubt a massive talent but now is the time to develop him much like Leko.

AlbionFan · « **Reply #417 on:** June 03, 2018, 02:55:45 PM »

"Oliver Burke scores stunner to send Scotland U21s to semi-finals of Toulon Tournament"

There's a video clip in the link below of Ollie's solo goal

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/2018/06/03/watch-oliver-burke-scores-stunner-to-send-scotland-u21s-to-semi-finals-of-toulon-tournament/

Adder · « **Reply #418 on:** June 03, 2018, 02:58:25 PM »

Interesting article and sounds like he needs a mentor in the background somewhere. It took Bale quite a while to establish himself at Spurs and think he got dropped at one stage. Just hope that Burke has the mental toughness to battle through the sticky times (including injuries).

Think it's been mentioned before but 4-3-3 could suit him well in that it would free him up a bit from tracking back as we'd have more cover in midfield. Also a bit of freedom to attack from wide or through the middle. Burke and Phillips either side of a decent striker could be pretty potent, with Leko as the reserve for Burke and Phillips (there must be an injury or two between the two of them).

Scruffy Stan · « **Reply #419 on:** June 03, 2018, 04:20:53 PM »

Quote from: AlbionFan on June 03, 2018, 02:55:45 PM

"Oliver Burke scores stunner to send Scotland U21s to semi-finals of Toulon Tournament"

There's a video clip in the link below of Ollie's solo goal

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/2018/06/03/watch-oliver-burke-scores-stunner-to-send-scotland-u21s-to-semi-finals-of-toulon-tournament/

Thanks for the link but I have to say that it never looks like he's got the ball under control - his pace just keeps getting him to it in the nick of time. Had expected soemthing slightly more thrilling.

gerry m · « **Reply #420 on:** June 03, 2018, 04:34:38 PM »

I hope the lad gets a chance next season but i have got to say when watching the clip the defenders and goalkeeper were awful.

Hunnington Baggie · « **Reply #421 on:** June 03, 2018, 05:00:04 PM »

Quote from: gerry m on June 03, 2018, 04:34:38 PM

I hope the lad gets a chance next season but i have got to say when watching the clip the defenders and goalkeeper were awful.

It's the U21's team of South Korea, the FIFA ranked 61st best team in the world (Scotland is 34th) and bar one of them from what I can tell they all ply their trade in Korea.

so no, they aren't the best in the world. But you can only play against what's in front of you and it was runs like this that interested Leipzig in the first place.

tylerm · « **Reply #422 on:** June 03, 2018, 05:34:10 PM »

Not the best opposition I agree but
Would McClean have done that
Would Rondon have done that
Would Robson Kanu have done that
Would JRod have done it
Would Brunt have done that
Burke is a good prospect and needs to be a starter next year

telford baggie · « **Reply #423 on:** June 03, 2018, 05:35:30 PM »

Quote from: Scruffy Stan on June 03, 2018, 04:20:53 PM

Thanks for the link but I have to say that it never looks like he's got the ball under control - his pace just keeps getting him to it in the nick of time. Had expected soemthing slightly more thrilling.

id rather watch burke making runs like that than watching mcClean with no end product every game

OldburyWBA · « **Reply #424 on:** June 03, 2018, 11:48:44 PM »

Article about Burke in the Daily Record

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/oliver-burke-mystery-15m-stars-12637699