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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. Whoflungdung

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    No matter the guys flaws no way will he be sold by WBA for 5 / 6 mill......
     
  2. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

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    Don’t know what’s more frightening, his pace or his touch.
     
  3. The Prof Administrator Administrator

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    Aye blistering pace but a touch like an elephant.



    Mind you he's got the ears.
     
  4. Slaw Gold Member Gold Member

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    I don't think his touch is as bad as made out (although it is pretty bad). You have to bare in mind that he's attempting to control the ball at 100mph while other players are rarely sprinting when they're trying to take a touch.
     
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  5. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    Eddy is back and Bayo is ready for game time. Time for the Burke at striker expirement to stop.

    Play him wide and drop Forrest this weekend.
     
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  6. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    I like him in that position.. and so does BR..
     
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  7. Blochairnbhoy

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    Go three up top for me

    Edouard Bayo Burke

    Sinclair Bayo Burke

    Edouard Bayo Weah

    Plenty options
     
  8. Marty McFly Whoa, this is heavy

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    I’ve never seen a player with such an obvious * touch

    Some can get away with it but I’ve lost count the amount of times he’s ran it out of play or passed it to an opponent

    Keep going though big man, you do good things too
     
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  9. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Not even remotely close to being good enough.

    Has his uses because of his pace and work rate but stack him up against a proper striker like Eddy and it’s a no contest.
     
  10. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Aye Edouard has the potential to be a big star, but he could learn a lot from Burke in terms of work rate..

    I’m glad we have Burke as an option he’s been a breath of fresh air, wouldn’t mind seeing them tried together now and then at least Edouard would be in the box when Burke leaves everyone for dead..

    Bain
    Ajer Simunovic Benkovic
    Toljan McGregor Christie KT
    Forrest Edouard
    Burke
     
  11. jpr21

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    He didn't cause Valencia all sorts of problems at all. He got into good positions via his pace and fluffed his lines via his touch/shot/decision making every time.
    They kept a clean sheet.
     
  12. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    He definitely unsettled them, you could see the panic in them.
     
  13. Ciaran_67

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    Like him a lot. Thought he was really good last night. It’s been a good while since we’ve had a striker that can win headers in Europe like him.
     
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    What this guy said.

    Play the guy out wide and see how it goes, tbh up front he makes Usain Bolt look a player.
     
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    Speed wise, he makes Usain Bolt look like Davie Weir....
     
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  16. MagnificentSeven Charly Musonda CSC

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    It’s concerning that his first touch goes further than most folk can kick a ball.
     
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  17. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Ain’t happening.
     
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    Aye for a pro footballer his first couch is shocking like a hippo trying to control a ping pong ball!
     
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    Hope tae * he's no reading this. :56:
     
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  20. James Gold Member Gold Member

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    Weird one. There is definitely something there he shows it in flashes his pressing is top class and he's a powerful player then you see his touch and think how have you even managed that. I'd stick him out wide think it would help all parties