CONFIMRED - Joseph Mendes

[One8Seven1*]

Sounds like a French second division superstar is on his way.

http://www.francefootball.fr/news/Josep ... ise/704086

Author of a consistent season with Le Havre ( nine goals and one assist in 37 appearances ) , forward Joseph Mendes will leave the HAC and France, but not the second division. Except this division one is English . Former Luzenac will join Reading, low training table Championship. At 25, this is his second experience abroad after a stint in Bulgaria (Lokomotiv Plovdiv).

[TBM]

Sounds like just the striker we need

100 career appearances
12 goals

[From Despair To Where?]

Rather have Joseph Mengele

[Lacoste]

Rather have Joseph Fritzl.

[RATM]

Looks like a done deal

[Lacoste]

Charles Watts Verified account 
‏@charles_watts
Deal in place for #readingfc to sign striker Joseph Mendes from Le Havre - medical tomorrow.

[Lacoste]

Youtube clips could make Simon Church look world class.

Not even Youtube can make our Joseph look good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-ng8ZQkAJk

[Royal1988]

Youtube clips could make Simon Church look world class.

Not even Youtube can make our Joseph look good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-ng8ZQkAJk

Watching that video actually makes me want Vydra back!

[howser]

Good to see so many welcoming him to the club, he is damned before he has even kicked a ball lol !

[CountryRoyal]

I quite liked the last black striker we got from Le Havre

[The Cap]

That shot, at 8.11, is certainly a belter. Whoosh.

[BonBoh]

Gosh, there's some dross on that youtube clip.

Anyway, from a very limited view of his skills, here's my assessment.

Positives:
Good pace.
Quick turn and movement with back to player
Puts himself about a bit and seems eager (positive attitude)
Can hold the ball up and shield it when played up to him from defence.


Negatives:
Runs with the ball. And runs. And runs. Eventually goes nowhere. (Danny Williams No.2)
Mostly weak around goal (apart from one belter).
Poor crossing.
Doesn't pass enough.

Welcome to RFC. I hope you do well.

[RoyalBlue]

Did someone compile that video to show his best bits or his worst bits?! If it was intended to promote him it was an epic fail!

[super darren caskey]

Poor mans Ola John

but a ST

[From Despair To Where?]

Don't think we can expect a 15 goal a season player but he looks promising as a target man for someone like Rakels or Kermit to play off.

[bobby m's syrup]

Rather have Joseph Mengele

Rather have Joseph of Arimithea

[Royal Ginger]

What I learned form that video is that French second division defenders struggle against a stiff breeze.

[royalp-we]

Could be an unearthed gem, you just never know. Of course, he may not be any good too.

Some usual doom by nobbers, but I'll reserve my judgment till I see him play; I'm sure we said similar regarding our jimmy when he joined us from lens reserve side.

[Royal_jimmy]

FFS why are we signing such rubbish players! 12 goals in 100 games for a striker is a terrible record and we need someone who can regularly put the ball in the back of the net.

Another cheapo signing

We are doomed

[Royal_jimmy]

Can't we bring Le Fondre back? He at least knows where the net is!