The new Ebbsfleet United striker is ......

[footynut]

http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/topsport/display.var.1520228.0.new_ebbsfleet_striker_revealed.php

 

 

[Bloodnock]

Has he ever played alongside Chukki to anyones knowledge?

[Stu M]

I would have thought they played alongside each other in Weymouth's promotion season, and maybe once or twice last season too.

[mikefleet]

very good signing, played alongside Chukki part of last season and the year before. big tall target man and a good signing for the club

 

nice one

[BustaGut]

Originally Posted By: mikefleet

very good signing, played alongside Chukki part of last season and the year before. big tall target man and a good signing for the club

nice one

A tall striker? blimey what ever next

[DA11]

They seem to be pretty pee'd off on the muff forum about him leaving which is a good sign.

[Stu M]

Bit of a Woking/Weymouth love-in this season, what with Nade having played for Woking too...!

 

And remember where Charlie was before he joined us... good omen!

[Alan W (GNFC)]

Some background & an interview from the Weymouth site :-

 

http://www.theterras.co.uk/website/player-interviews/2006-2007/nade%20raphael.htm

 

Clearly did well for Weymouth in their promotion season, but doesnt have a great goalscoring record overall (roughly 1 in every 5 starts at Weymouth, Woking and Carlisle at Conference level or above (1 in every 6 if you include sub appearances)). That said, it does seem he was played as a wide man regularly at Woking and Carlisle, rather than his preferred position as a central striker, so I will reserve judgement until we've given him a fair chance to show his abilities (no doubt others will immediately decide its a rubbish signing and will start slagging him off even before he puts on a Fleet shirt though)

[Alan W (GNFC)]

Hirsty will probably have mixed feelings about him - his brother, Christian, plays for the other Sheffield team, but Raphael says in the interview that a certain Chris Waddle is his favourite Englis player!

[BustaGut]

If he is as committed as Opinel when he plays I will be more than happy

 

[Hirsty]

Originally Posted By: Alan W (GNFC)

Hirsty will probably have mixed feelings about him - his brother, Christian, plays for the other Sheffield team, but Raphael says in the interview that a certain Chris Waddle is his favourite Englis player!

He can't been held responsible for his brother and seems to have a very good understanding of the game ( re Waddle ).

I having stopped putting money in those envelopes that come through the door now though !

Cheers,

[Bill Kent]

With Ebbsfleet Station coming on line in November we could possibly finish up with a team of frenchmen wanting to play close to home. If he commits as does Sacha it will be great. Can't wait for the season to start.

 

Well done to Liam

 

 

FOLLOW THE FLEET

[ColtheJock]

Well this is a good signing for the club, and hopefully he will sign the contract early next week and in the next few days another striker as Diash states can be found. Seems that the pieces are coming together for both the Fleet and Charlton, so I am beginning to look forward to the new season.

 

:-)

[jc]

Originally Posted By: mikefleet

very good signing

Originally Posted By: ColtheJock

Well this is a good signing for the club

Why people feel the need to pass comment on new signings they've either never seen play or at best only on occasion for opposition clubs, rather than wait until they've seen the players play a good few matches for the club, has always baffled me.

Just as it's ludicrous to bemoan new signings (as Alan W alluded to), it's equally bizarre to proclaim them 'good signings' straight from the off.

[Stu M]

I think it's fair to say someone's a good signing if they've got a reasonable reputation, have performed well at Conference level and would appear, on experience to date at least, to be more accomplished - for want of a better phrase - than some of your existing players (which is not to do them down).

 

I don't think you have to see someone week in, week out, to make a judgement (albeit not a conclusive one) as to whether they're a good signing or not.

[mikefleet]

Originally Posted By: jc

Originally Posted By: mikefleet

very good signing

Originally Posted By: ColtheJock

Well this is a good signing for the club

Why people feel the need to pass comment on new signings they've either never seen play or at best only on occasion for opposition clubs, rather than wait until they've seen the players play a good few matches for the club, has always baffled me.

Just as it's ludicrous to bemoan new signings (as Alan W alluded to), it's equally bizarre to proclaim them 'good signings' straight from the off.

i have seen rafa play at least 6 times in the past 2 seasons so maybe i cant say hes a good player or not but on the 6 times i have seen him i think hes a quailty signing

[Hirsty]

Originally Posted By: jc

Originally Posted By: mikefleet

very good signing

Originally Posted By: ColtheJock

Well this is a good signing for the club

Why people feel the need to pass comment on new signings they've either never seen play or at best only on occasion for opposition clubs, rather than wait until they've seen the players play a good few matches for the club, has always baffled me.

Just as it's ludicrous to bemoan new signings (as Alan W alluded to), it's equally bizarre to proclaim them 'good signings' straight from the off.

I had never seen Charlie Mac play before he signed for us, but I was impressed & pleased with the signing. Just as well I didn't post my thoughts on a fans forum message board a ? I would have looked a right w*nker !!

Cheers,

[Hempstead Gaz]

Originally Posted By: jc

Originally Posted By: mikefleet

very good signing

Originally Posted By: ColtheJock

Well this is a good signing for the club

Why people feel the need to pass comment on new signings they've either never seen play or at best only on occasion for opposition clubs, rather than wait until they've seen the players play a good few matches for the club, has always baffled me.

Just as it's ludicrous to bemoan new signings (as Alan W alluded to), it's equally bizarre to proclaim them 'good signings' straight from the off.

Of course, no-one would expect you to have an opinion, one way or the other JC.
Most of us are baffled by your stance on considering us 'ludicrous' or bizarre' for saying he looks a good signing.

Nade actually comes with a good reputation, as evidenced by forums from previous clubs.
And the times I have seen him, he has always looked a threat.

[eufckev]

I keep on referring to him as Rafael Nadal for some reason. Oops!

[Maxman]

I also think that it is fair comment to make that most of Liams signings over the last year would not have even contemplated playing for the Fleet.Its not as if they are coming here for the big money if you believe what you read about our budget.I think Liam and Alan have done wonders raising our profile in the football world also its fantastic that Brian has a seat on the league the club is on the rise.