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Topic Originator: tappies par
Date: Fri 13 Sep 02:13
Noticed this article on BBC Sport Scotland gossip-
Former Rangers and Watford striker Dapo Mebude is training with Dunfermline Athletic as the 23-year-old looks for a new club after leaving Oostende months after suffering life-threatening injuries in a freak car crash and having trials with Livingston and Raith Rovers. (The Courier)
Meanwhile, 32-year-old former Motherwell midfielder Craig Clay is also on trial after exiting Sutton United. (The Courier)
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Fri 13 Sep 06:58
Quote:
tappies par, Fri 13 Sep 02:13
Noticed this article on BBC Sport Scotland gossip-
Former Rangers and Watford striker Dapo Mebude is training with Dunfermline Athletic as the 23-year-old looks for a new club after leaving Oostende months after suffering life-threatening injuries in a freak car crash and having trials with Livingston and Raith Rovers. (The Courier)
Meanwhile, 32-year-old former Motherwell midfielder Craig Clay is also on trial after exiting Sutton United. (The Courier)
He was a stand-out when I watched him in under 21s more often than not.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Fri 13 Sep 07:58
Meant to be a right good player in there , for what ever reason it`s not worked out for him. I remember reading about his crash and it sounded horrrific, hopefully he can get his career back on track
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 13 Sep 08:03
How tall is he? I saw one report describing him as `diminutive` yet Wikipedia had his height as 6` 2`` and another source as 5` 10``!
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Topic Originator: nick_dafc1
Date: Fri 13 Sep 08:31
His goalscoring record would mean he would fit in well alongside our current strike force.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Fri 13 Sep 08:40
Has he been in trials with Raith and Livi recently ?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
Post Edited (Fri 13 Sep 08:40)
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Fri 13 Sep 09:07
Topic Originator: wee eck like
Date: Fri 13 Sep 08:03
How tall is he? I saw one report describing him as `diminutive` yet Wikipedia had his height as 6` 2`` and another source as 5` 10
I noticed that as well. One site says he is 1.89m and another 1.74m…… that a 6 inch difference ! I am sure I read somewhere he described himself as similar in style to Rahim Sterling which makes me think he is closer to 1.74m
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Pars11
Date: Fri 13 Sep 09:13
How tall is he? I saw one report describing him as `diminutive` yet Wikipedia had his height as 6` 2`` and another source as 5` 10``!
The word as other meanings not just stature of a person.
Bluebell Polka
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Topic Originator: Bandy
Date: Fri 13 Sep 09:49
Seems like a good option to take a look at.
Moneyball (best sports book ever - especially for teams with low budgets) really advocates taking talented players who are `flawed` in some way and trying fix the flaw by moving position etc.
Mebude fits the bill - someone who seems to be hugely talented but needs rehabiliation...exactly the type of player we should be exploring signing.
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Fri 13 Sep 13:24
Would imagine that our youth/reserve coach would be pretty genned up about him.
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Fri 13 Sep 14:53
"Moneyball (best sports book ever - especially for teams with low budgets) really advocates taking talented players who are `flawed` in some way and trying fix the flaw by moving position etc."
A true story from Major League Baseball - not sure if would translate over to football though, or any other sport ?
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Topic Originator: Bandy
Date: Fri 13 Sep 15:46
I think some of the principles do read across well, yeah. VEE.
Give it a read. You won`t regret it.
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Topic Originator: Johan_Cruyff
Date: Fri 13 Sep 17:07
Brentford and Brighton are 2 great examples of using the moneyball principles in football - they both buy and sell on data and stats and have uncovered some real gems and sold on for huge profits.
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Sat 14 Sep 12:48
"One site says he is 1.89m and another 1.74m"
hes definitely closer to the latter.
if he signs, i wouldnt be surprised if Sutherland goes out on loan
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Mon 16 Sep 22:56
Quote:
veteraneastender, Fri 13 Sep 14:53
"Moneyball (best sports book ever - especially for teams with low budgets) really advocates taking talented players who are `flawed` in some way and trying fix the flaw by moving position etc."
A true story from Major League Baseball - not sure if would translate over to football though, or any other sport ?
Cracking film btw. Brad Pitt and that chubby guy from Wolf of Wall Street and War Dogs…
COYP
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Wed 2 Oct 15:29
Update, we are in discussions:
https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/24624813.dunfermline-talks-ongoing-pars-look-add-dapo-mebude/?ref=socialflow&fbclid=IwY2xjawFqNpVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHVq8mti6iLujcC_2ryIYcqw3Dx5eG7eUD5DXMWWsMT-bifC3Tvxg1aZQmA_aem_QVZRO5J1o6ijEHyDQtBpVA
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