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Oliver Burke

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by Callum McGregor, Jan 5, 2019.

Discuss Oliver Burke in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. WolfOfParkhead

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    His touch is awful. His decision making is worse. Makes nice runs, never gives the centre halfs a rest but that's pointless if hes makes the wrong decision nearly everytime after hes beat a man or made good run.

    A fully fit eddy has nothing to worry about from him.
     
  2. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    He's WBA most expensive player ever, a massive investment for them. He'll be playing for them next season.
     
  3. Westlondonscot Gold Member Gold Member

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    We are the first team since Forest to start him regularly. His transfers put his career back in my opinion.
     
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  4. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    He started well enough at Leipzig.
     
  5. Pablo87 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Has some engine, an absolute work horse!
     
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  6. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

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    Eddy has absolutely nothing to worry about.
     
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    I thought that one where he tanned the defender and cut in and shot from the tight angle there was nothing really on, the two Celtic players who got into the box were behind the Hibs defenders and there was nobody in space. If he cut it back it would have just went away or been cleared, he actually got the shot on target and forced a corner.
     
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  8. oh bhoy

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    Who the * do West Brom have that he can't get a game there?
     
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    Forgetting about the massive transfer fee He’d need to take a * of a wage cut to come here on a permanent. Really like the boy, but I’d be surprised if he’s here next season.
     
  10. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    He could show Edouard a thing or two about work rate.
     
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  11. Westlondonscot Gold Member Gold Member

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    He started OK but soon his appearances were off the bench.
     
  12. Seán Mac D Gold Member Gold Member

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    Plays like a FIFA player that has their sprint button stuck down.
     
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    Relegation yo yo's like west Brom don't use that much creative talent. Always play dull and stale football.

    Why pay so much money when you don't know how to utilise such a talent.

    And tbh I've only really seen the boy play for Scotland and never really made me say wow.


    But here.....He gets to play more of his game. Albeit out of position mainly. But * me...amazing pace for a big guy. Don't see wingers who are that strong and pacey..
    Can see why Rodgers can see him playing up top
     
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    He's got something , strong and fast but RAW!
     
  15. Liam Scales Gold Member Gold Member

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    He does. He’s a far better player but Burke has the workrate, closing down and application that Rodgers expects from his players and it has shown with Burke up top.

    He sets the ethic from the top of the pitch, he encourages others to do so, it pushes us further up the pitch and gains us back possession almost immediately. That and with Bain not actually inviting pressure on us it’s pretty much the exact way Rodgers loves to play.

    Eddy will need to up his game, with the added competition. I’m all for it.
     
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    I think he is on 30k (maybe less after relegation of there was a clause) So could be paid.
    How much WBA want him will depend heavily on what league they will be in next season. But chances are it would be too much and I would rather our summer budget went on defenders
     
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    That one wasnt a bad idea. It could have came off if the keeper commited to him passing but there was one on the other side he ballooned over the side netting instead of cutting it back that you just cant be doing.
     
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    He hold the ball up better as well, half the time we give a ball to Edouard he is slow to react or too soft and brushed aside, every time we put the ball near Burke he wins it with his pace and ability to bounce off *.
     
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    Was his shot going in?

    Only seen the goal and the immediate replay..
     
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    Our pressing game has improved tenfold with him up top. He genuinely panics defender's and chases down everything..

    Edouard definitely needs to learn to do that. It's no all about coming to feet and waiting for thing's to happen. Chasing lost causes can also create bundles of goalscoring opportunities..
     
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