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Alexandre Mendy (transfer rumour)


For me any forward is as good as the support he gets too many times last season we had forwards on or people shoe horned into forward positions and given no support and then they had to come deep to look for the ball. Our formation and set up will dictate how this guy will do our midfield needs to be strong and take the game to the opposition not stand off go forward not sideways or play back to the goalkeeper when in the final third of the pitch. At times watching England is like watching Sunderland
 
JHeron992 said:
Important to consider that although his record in Ligue 1 looks poor at surface level, he was effectively only playing 800mins a season or about 9 full games. Of course coming on for 30 mins 3 times doesnt equate to the same chances as getting a full 90.

To break it up:
- 2015/16 381mins over 18 games = 1 goal
- 2016/17 801mins over 22 games = 3 goals
- 2017/18 793mins over 16 games = 4 goals
- 2018/19 764mins over 16 games = 3 goals
- 2019/20 897mins over 20 games = 3 goals and 1 assist

This totals 3636 minutes with 15 goals and assists. Or 0.37 g/a per 90.

And then of course he has since shown how his ability in ligue 2 by being 3rd, then 2nd and then 1st in the golden boot race.

Granted its not ideal that he was seemingly a 2nd thought at these ligue 1 teams, but he was signed for a bordeaux team that were competing in the europa league. He was just a 2nd/3rd choice striker for a solid Ligue 1 side, definitely feels worth the "risk" if we bring in Mendy and another striker.
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Not to be a massive nerd about it of course.
 
Exactly what we need, someone who potentially could rip Champo defenses apart for a couple of seasons. He isn't part of the model, that part will work when we have a good strong spine to the team and if we get him, it's sorted. Ballard is our rock at the back, Browne will be the man who'll give us balance in midfield, and this lad looks ideal to lead the line. Brilliant to see we're not signing waifs, but tough lads who can play.
 
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JHeron992 said:
Important to consider that although his record in Ligue 1 looks poor at surface level, he was effectively only playing 800mins a season or about 9 full games. Of course coming on for 30 mins 3 times doesnt equate to the same chances as getting a full 90.

To break it up:
- 2015/16 381mins over 18 games = 1 goal
- 2016/17 801mins over 22 games = 3 goals
- 2017/18 793mins over 16 games = 4 goals
- 2018/19 764mins over 16 games = 3 goals
- 2019/20 897mins over 20 games = 3 goals and 1 assist

This totals 3636 minutes with 15 goals and assists. Or 0.37 g/a per 90.

And then of course he has since shown how his ability in ligue 2 by being 3rd, then 2nd and then 1st in the golden boot race.

Granted its not ideal that he was seemingly a 2nd thought at these ligue 1 teams, but he was signed for a bordeaux team that were competing in the europa league. He was just a 2nd/3rd choice striker for a solid Ligue 1 side, definitely feels worth the "risk" if we bring in Mendy and another striker.
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Great post mate
JHeron992 said:
Not to be a massive nerd about it of course.
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Also to add to this. Celtic actively wanted him in 2022 but he chose to stay at SM Caen
 
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Boris Bear said:
Isn’t that the problem though? After 2 years of not signing a decent striker, shouldn’t we learn our lessons and go for someone who is at least a known quantity?

If an unknown quantity turns out great then I’m sure everyone will crow about it, but it will be more luck than judgement imho
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Kevin Phillips wasn't well known.
Flo was.
Like someone said earlier, sometimes it works out for players, sometimes not.
 
Ohnonotagain said:
Rusyn isn't a striker.
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Stop this
Ohnonotagain said:
Kevin Phillips wasn't well known.
Flo was.
Like someone said earlier, sometimes it works out for players, sometimes not.
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That doesn’t mean it’s a recipe for success.

Rusyn is piss poor for us and barring one season he’s been poor everywhere else too.
The Fitter said:
He's a natural left winger, old school type. The one who beats a man and crosses the ball, love a bit of that.
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He’s not…when has he beat a man
 
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JHeron992 said:
Important to consider that although his record in Ligue 1 looks poor at surface level, he was effectively only playing 800mins a season or about 9 full games. Of course coming on for 30 mins 3 times doesnt equate to the same chances as getting a full 90.

To break it up:
- 2015/16 381mins over 18 games = 1 goal
- 2016/17 801mins over 22 games = 3 goals
- 2017/18 793mins over 16 games = 4 goals
- 2018/19 764mins over 16 games = 3 goals
- 2019/20 897mins over 20 games = 3 goals and 1 assist

This totals 3636 minutes with 15 goals and assists. Or 0.37 g/a per 90.

And then of course he has since shown how his ability in ligue 2 by being 3rd, then 2nd and then 1st in the golden boot race.

Granted its not ideal that he was seemingly a 2nd thought at these ligue 1 teams, but he was signed for a bordeaux team that were competing in the europa league. He was just a 2nd/3rd choice striker for a solid Ligue 1 side, definitely feels worth the "risk" if we bring in Mendy and another striker.
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Is it important though…seems like making excuses. If he wasn’t starting it’s because his coaches didn’t think he was good enough. If you’re going on minutes then what about talking about the advantages of playing against tired players?
Ohnonotagain said:
You cannot judge until he's played in his correct position.
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He has been poor wherever he has played and for every club.
 
Boris Bear said:
Is it important though…seems like making excuses. If he wasn’t starting it’s because his coaches didn’t think he was good enough. If you’re going on minutes then what about talking about the advantages of playing against tired players?

He has been poor wherever he has played and for every club.
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Yeah I agree, he wasn't good enough for a team in Europe for sure but we aren't. As for the benefits and negatives of coming on exclusively as a substitute, tbh I wasn't really commenting either way just saying what the numbers were. As I said its not the same chances as starting, you play against tired player but also have to adjust to the pace of the game and only have 20mins to make your impact instead of working out how to beat your defender over the course of a game.

Swings and roundabouts really, I'd still want Mendy and another striker who would come in and challenge him for the starting spot since I don't think hes a certain success, but I like what I've seen.
 
There are a handful of posters who seem genuinely gutted that people are willing to draw a line under last season.

They’re moaning about every player linked, complaining about possible sales, claiming the recruitment won’t be able to find replacements (even tho they have signed a load of players we stand to make a huge profit on now), etc, etc.

Can only come to the conclusion they’re in a massive huff and everyone else choosing to look at the positives is breaking them.
 
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