The obsession with Broja

[Axlswhk]

There is a report on him that states that one of his key strengths is running up the pitch with or without the ball. It is safe to say that is all our tranfer consultants needed to know.

Running with no end product? Sounds familiar.

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

Running with no end product? Sounds familiar.

With or without the ball thought, mate. ?

 

[Toffeepot]

Can someone explain to me the forums obsession with Armando Broja?

His name is mentioned over and over again and he's talked about as this great hope that will solve all of our striker woes, but what has he done to warrant all of this? He scored a handful of goals for Southampton last season and has done nothing of note for Chelsea, so why all the hype?

It feels a bit like he's been setup for a massive fall before he's even signed, or a massive fume and a stick to beat the board/manager with when he doesn't sign, why are we so obsessed with what appears to just be another bog standard Chelsea youth cast off? He was also born in Slough so isn't the fancy import that I suspect a lot of people bizarrely think lends weight to him being a superstar.

I thought it was worth a separate discussion rather than clogging up his transfer thread, someone educate me and convince me you've not just been duped by a fancy name.

have to agree...he's alright. Started well for Soton then did next to nothing. A bit of raw talent and a presence up front but we should be going for someone with a bit more surity of what we are getting imo
He's still better than the block of wood that played last night though so I wouldn't turn my nose up at this stage if we got him

 

[Eggs]

It is obsession, his name is mention thousands of time in Gordon thread.

I just don’t get it when they complain about end product and in the same sentence hoping we will sign Borja.

Please help me understand which part of his game guarantee 10 goals and where will he play when Dominic Calvert-Lewin is fit?

…sorry, I can’t I logged off.

 

[kenada_blue]

Agreed with the original post.

The uproar when we were linked with Che Adams compared to Broja just shows how fickle the fan base can be when all the stats prove the Adams is the better striker.

And the idea of getting this lad on loan too? Bizarre.

 

[billyblue80]

We have fallen so much that taking this lad on a loan is considered an upgrade

 

[bluesb1970]

Can someone explain to me the forums obsession with Armando Broja?

His name is mentioned over and over again and he's talked about as this great hope that will solve all of our striker woes, but what has he done to warrant all of this? He scored a handful of goals for Southampton last season and has done nothing of note for Chelsea, so why all the hype?

It feels a bit like he's been setup for a massive fall before he's even signed, or a massive fume and a stick to beat the board/manager with when he doesn't sign, why are we so obsessed with what appears to just be another bog standard Chelsea youth cast off? He was also born in Slough so isn't the fancy import that I suspect a lot of people bizarrely think lends weight to him being a superstar.

I thought it was worth a separate discussion rather than clogging up his transfer thread, someone educate me and convince me you've not just been duped by a fancy name.

So because he from slough he’s not going to be a superstar, it’s just another day in The Office as far as you’re concerned?

 

[Rooney_Tunes]

Can someone explain to me the forums obsession with Armando Broja?

His name is mentioned over and over again and he's talked about as this great hope that will solve all of our striker woes, but what has he done to warrant all of this? He scored a handful of goals for Southampton last season and has done nothing of note for Chelsea, so why all the hype?

It feels a bit like he's been setup for a massive fall before he's even signed, or a massive fume and a stick to beat the board/manager with when he doesn't sign, why are we so obsessed with what appears to just be another bog standard Chelsea youth cast off? He was also born in Slough so isn't the fancy import that I suspect a lot of people bizarrely think lends weight to him being a superstar.

I thought it was worth a separate discussion rather than clogging up his transfer thread, someone educate me and convince me you've not just been duped by a fancy name.

Desperation!

 

[Papa Shango]

Overrated, his stats are nothing special

He is a kid and would be playing with completely different players so his stats would not really be relevant.

 

[Axlswhk]

…sorry, I can’t I logged off.

I’m logging off too cos I don’t think anyone can provide an answer

 

[Rooney_Tunes]

I’m logging off too cos I don’t think anyone can provide an answer

I did; please see above.

 

[Axlswhk]

I did; please see above.

Log off and delete account

 

[Bungle]

So because he from slough he’s not going to be a superstar, it’s just another day in The Office as far as you’re concerned?

How long have you been waiting for Slough to get a mention to use that line mate?

 

[Rooney_Tunes]

Log off and delete account

Done & Done!

 

[allen]

This might be worth a look: https://www.saintsweb.co.uk/topic/58861-armando-broja/

Been having a glance through that thread, a couple of random assessments:

Chelsea would be making a ridiculous decision if they were to sell Broja. He has pace, power and the ability to pull a goal from nothing. Similar to Lukaku, but Lukaku has had four attempts at reputably major clubs and has only been successful at one of them, Inter, where the slower game suits him more. I think Broja has much better technical ability than Lukaku and is better on the ball. If we were to sign Broja and avoiding any buy back clauses, which there probably will be, I reckon we could sell him for £100m+ if his trajectory continues and the timing is right for contracts.

No way will Chelsea sell Broja at this stage. He looks absolute class already and his value will only increase. He may eventually end up as part of their squad. I think an extension of the loan deal to the end of next season may be our best hope. That would probably suit all parties.

What really stands out flicking through that, though, is that the whole thing is basically a discussion of whether or not they might be able to get him on a second season loan or even permanently. They clearly rate him.