Neil Baker Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 We can confirm that subject to FA clearance that 18 year old Elijah has signed on a months loan for the club from Fulham FC where he has been playing for their u23 side. Elijah is a 6 foot 3 centre forward who we expect will be a real handful for defenders. He comes highly recommended from a number of people at Fulham (players and management) and we look forward to him joining the squad on Saturday. Fulham have been fantastic in allowing him to come to us, and we hope that this can open up other deals in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I think that's an incredibly exciting signing....... well done to the management for pulling this one off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reading Rebel Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Certainly sounds an exciting loan signing, well done to Bakes and Unders on achieving this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishadrian Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 We may be getting the best of both worlds with this signing His Fulham player profile describes him as a powerful centre back who has played as a forward We may well need him to play both roles during his stay Seems like a first class signing imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloughFlyer Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Great work by all concerned. I suspect the new ground also had a part to play as its not hard to see the attraction for sides and players being far more happy to come to us now rather than when we wers at Beaconsfield. Look forward to seeing what he is like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlenSTFC Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Also he's 18 but playing in the U23's must be a statement? Looking forward to seeing him play and score on Saturday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishadrian Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Neil "Subject to FA clearance" Are you confident this will be sorted by 3pm on Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Baker Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 We may be getting the best of both worlds with this signing His Fulham player profile describes him as a powerful centre back who has played as a forward We may well need him to play both roles during his stay Seems like a first class signing imo. Yep think the profile needs updating, has always been a forward, however also got converted to a centre half for a year during his spell in the u18's, but been back as a centre forward in the last year. Scored against a full strength Sutton United side pre season in Fulham's 3-1 win also. Was playing in the u18's team at 16 also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Baker Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 Neil "Subject to FA clearance" Are you confident this will be sorted by 3pm on Saturday? Needs to be confirmed by midday tomorrow, but yes confident all will be fine, the paperwork is all in order as far as we are concerned and his league registration has already been accepted by the Southern League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishadrian Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Neil Thats good to hear ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staines_rebel_Jr Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 will be interesting to see how he adapts and we may now have a "target man". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelade Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 To the tune of 'Everybody ' by the Backstreet Boys Adebayo, yeah Adebayo, yeah Adebayo, scores a goal today Slough Town's back hurray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntman Mark Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Are you a big Backstreet Boys fan Adrian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwine rebel Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I am, love them ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishadrian Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 GlenSTFC I wouldnt pay too much attention to that. The average age of the Fulham U23 squad is 19.2 5 are 18 and 1 is 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 What a debut..... it's only one game, but he looks very good, and if he continues with that level of performance for the whole month I would expect his next loan move to be to a club a few levels higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishadrian Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Or an extension of his loan with us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reading Rebel Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 What a debut..... it's only one game, but he looks very good, and if he continues with that level of performance for the whole month I would expect his next loan move to be to a club a few levels higher. Premature I know but If he bangs the goals in and enjoys himself why not stay with us for a little while longer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reading Rebel Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Ahh, great minds think alike Irishadrian or is it fools never differ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEAVY TRUCKER Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 after todays performance what an inspired signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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