Udo Nwoko, SSN state he will be signing

[West Stand Flash]

In the You Tube clip a lot of his decent stuff comes from the right wing. Perhaps he is our knight in shining armour??????? Ok perhaps not...!!!

[Hahnemann's Hairdresser]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkutSfteM4w

Check out the goal at the 1 minute mark I'll have some of that thank you!

Oh my God, we've got the new Pele! Tbf he does look sensational.

Is it Nwoko scoring all those goals?

Yes it is, although to put some perspective on it that is the Maltese league, and most those defenders would struggle to get a game in North Berks Division 4. He certainly looks quick though which is a good sign given the cronic lack of pace/urgency the team has been suffering from lately.

[Norfolk Royal]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkutSfteM4w

Check out the goal at the 1 minute mark I'll have some of that thank you!

Oh my God, we've got the new Pele! Tbf he does look sensational.

Is it Nwoko scoring all those goals?

Yes it is, although to put some perspective on it that is the Maltese league, and most those defenders would struggle to get a game in North Berks Division 4. He certainly looks quick though which is a good sign given the cronic lack of pace/urgency the team has been suffering from lately.

He looks exactly what we need from those clips. I can't understand why everyone is moaning.

[Tilehurst End]

28/12/2007

Reading boss Steve Coppell is set to make his first deal of the January transfer window by signing Nigerian striker Udo Nwoko.

Nwoko, 23, has agreed to join the Royals after undergoing a medical and Coppell (left) is close to agreeing a £1.25million fee with Portuguese club Leixoes.






[quote="Rawlie19"][quote="Elm PArk"]Reading are on the verge of completing the signing of Udo Nwoko after the midfielder underwent a medical at the Madejski Stadium.

The Royals are said to be close to agreeing a deal - believed to be in the region of £550,000 plus added incentives - for the Malta international who currently plays for Portuguese club Leixoes.

And half price in the January Sales!

[andrew1957]

There seems to be a view on here that unless a player costs 5 million plus he is no good. On the face of it the purchase of Doyle at £78K was not impressive and he is now worth a small fortune.

Lets give this guy a chance before writing him off. He may be another huge success.

[Hahnemann's Hairdresser]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkutSfteM4w

Check out the goal at the 1 minute mark I'll have some of that thank you!

Oh my God, we've got the new Pele! Tbf he does look sensational.

Is it Nwoko scoring all those goals?

Yes it is, although to put some perspective on it that is the Maltese league, and most those defenders would struggle to get a game in North Berks Division 4. He certainly looks quick though which is a good sign given the cronic lack of pace/urgency the team has been suffering from lately.

He looks exactly what we need from those clips. I can't understand why everyone is moaning.

Indeed, he'll add some much needed cover on the right if nothing else. The most promising parts of the you tube clips have to be when he is playing against Greece. Travelling with the ball 20 yards, putting the ball into the channel then darts into the space created by the strikers movement, which is exactly the same method to how James Haper scored his goals against 'Pool and Villa. This to me is encouraging as it would probably help with the whole adapting to our style problem.

[Jaques Francais]

WIHLOFM???

[RoyalBlue]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_3052505,00.html

Big signing

They were wrong when they ran the story in December - what makes anyone think they will be right this time?

[Dr Hfuhruhurr]

I suppose the question to the management team is 'When do I put him in my fantasy football team'? Because Ive got Convey at the moment and I dont want to take him out if this new fella wont be getting a game.

[Hoop Blah]

It's hard to get excited by this news, but I'll wait and see what he's like before making any judgements on him as a player.

Two points that cause a eyebrow or two to be raised though. Firstly, £1.25 million is a lot to pay for someone playing at that standard of football, and secondly, what happened to the idea that we'd not be signing players from abroad because of the added dificulties they have coming to English football.

[Stranded]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_3052505,00.html

Big signing

They were wrong when they ran the story in December - what makes anyone think they will be right this time?

They're stating he's been having a medical this time - still no guarantee I admit but more than last time.

[howser]

Good signing should make the reserves even stronger !!!!!!!!

[Huntley & Palmer]

It's hard to get excited by this news, but I'll wait and see what he's like before making any judgements on him as a player.

Two points that cause a eyebrow or two to be raised though. Firstly, £1.25 million is a lot to pay for someone playing at that standard of football, and secondly, what happened to the idea that we'd not be signing players from abroad because of the added dificulties they have coming to English football.

I think it may well come down to just making the best out of a bad bunch available to us. Everyone in the Premiership outside the top four seems to be struggling to find players that will come to them at the moment

[Only one Trevor Morley]

I'd rather we spent less

compare
Doyle 78K
Hunt Free
Kitson £300K
Long Free

with
Fae - 2.5 million (to be fair not given much of a chance so far)
Seol - £1.5 Million
Halford - £2.25 Million

[Hoop Blah]

It's hard to get excited by this news, but I'll wait and see what he's like before making any judgements on him as a player.

Two points that cause a eyebrow or two to be raised though. Firstly, £1.25 million is a lot to pay for someone playing at that standard of football, and secondly, what happened to the idea that we'd not be signing players from abroad because of the added dificulties they have coming to English football.

I think it may well come down to just making the best out of a bad bunch available to us. Everyone in the Premiership outside the top four seems to be struggling to find players that will come to them at the moment

That could be it, although aren't we always told that the club won't sign players if they aren't the right ones?

Personally I think we now have to start to get players in even if they aren't the perfect fit. If these players are the best we can do then fair enough...I'm not totally convinced they are though.

[Archie's penalty]

Looks amazing in the video - ball stuck to his feet and he's really strong.

Will ask my Portuguese mate what he thinks of him...

[Huntley & Palmer]

It's hard to get excited by this news, but I'll wait and see what he's like before making any judgements on him as a player.

Two points that cause a eyebrow or two to be raised though. Firstly, £1.25 million is a lot to pay for someone playing at that standard of football, and secondly, what happened to the idea that we'd not be signing players from abroad because of the added dificulties they have coming to English football.

I think it may well come down to just making the best out of a bad bunch available to us. Everyone in the Premiership outside the top four seems to be struggling to find players that will come to them at the moment

That could be it, although aren't we always told that the club won't sign players if they aren't the right ones?

Personally I think we now have to start to get players in even if they aren't the perfect fit. If these players are the best we can do then fair enough...I'm not totally convinced they are though.

I agree, I'd rather someone play in their natural position than one of our current squad having to adapt to a position that perhaps isn't going to mean they can play to their best ability

[M0J0]

And we always do things the write way

[holsgrove breaks a leg]

interesting signing if it goes through! What is interesting is that there is a clear indication that Coppell is looking to alter the style of play a little by bringing in 2 midfielders with a bit of flair and an attacking nature- something i was convinced Coppell would not do during his tenure here. Its another underground signing but the signs are good in that we are looking to beef up the midfield with a bit more creativity which has been quite frankly non existent this season.

[brendywendy]

quick, strong,very ,skilful, powerful, looks good to me

im really pleased with the calibre of signings so far, even if others arent.

typical reading style signings, but with a slightly higher profile than before
and attacking too, is copps looking to transform the team set up in the summer?

and at these prices they look to be bargains
just the way we like em.