Confirmed Signing Jake O'Brien

[Riod]

Hello, I am a Lyon supporter and I wanted to give a bit of insight about Jake O'Brien.

First of all, he is an amazing character, hard working, never giving up. He scored crucial goals when everything seemed going to pot. He scored the winner for the first win of the season (after 12 games!) or a goal in the Cup final for instance.

About him being slow, that's non sense. He is one of the fastest players in a league where so many are more sprinters than actual football players. I never saw him being outrun by anyone. However, as it was said, as a giant CB, he needs time to turn and switch directions. But after the first two strides, he's unbeatable.

However, and this is highly debated here, many supporters (like myself) think he is a real liability defensively as his positioning can be diabolical. On some occasions, you can see him spinning two or three times on himself before finding his man. Despite his height, he is no monster defending the box. He let two of the small players of the league score headers against us. In the Prem, especially in a low block, I reckon that it could be a disaster.

He is okayish on the ball, no issue there. But it definitely should be considered in a back 3, not in a back 4.

The lad came as a weird Textor signing and established himself as a starter. There's a lot to love about him, and I really wish him well. The jump to the Premier League is a tremendous challenge. I don't think he's ready now, but he improved so much in such a short time here that I'm actually curious to see how it will turn out. I would say it's a 50/50 situation.

If you had of seen Brainthwait at Blackburn, you could be writing the same thing about him. This will come with coaching and training. I think he will fit a 4 at the back. He will also have Pickford behind him in influencing him.

 

[JohnJq]

"First stage" of his medical WTF?

 

[Exeter_Gently]

"First stage" of his medical WTF?

They come in 2 parts,Kind Sir.

Put the kettle on,relax and have a kit kat.

 

[ToffeeScot]

"First stage" of his medical WTF?

You haven't heard of the 'Gaffer's Medical' ?

 

[formerly manx toffee]

"First stage" of his medical WTF?

Ooh. You’re twisting me melon man.

Happy Monday

 

[Toffe3m4n]

"First stage" of his medical WTF?

First part is usually performed at a medical institution, which is the main bit where they do a thorough MOT on the player. The second part is then performed at the club facilities. Pretty standard I believe.

 

[DanB90]

"First stage" of his medical WTF?

It’ll be the part where he has to cross the rope bridge whilst they fire balls out of a cannon at him.

 

[Exeter_Gently]

It’ll be the part where he has to cross the rope bridge whilst they fire balls out of a cannon at him.

O'Brien as we speak.

 

[GoldenToffee]

O'Brien as we speak.

Second stage next Friday:

 

[DanB90]

O'Brien as we speak.

They’ve got Idrissa Gueye banging them at him.

“Just pretend you’re on the edge of the box with a clear sight at goal”

 

[Neiler]

15 mill!

 

[JammyP]

O'Brien as we speak.

He passed then

 

[Simon Buttle]

15 mill!

That's about right tbh, I'm not 100% convinced he is ready to start games just yet tbh

 

[navidson]

O'Brien as we speak.

The part at 0:22 reminded me of prime Ashley Williams

 

[blueblue]

Any pictures yet of him in Liverpool ?
It shouldn't be too hard to spot him.