ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

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ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by ClaretTony » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:08 am

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by ClaretTony » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:11 am

Just an option to buy rather than an obligation

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by arise_sir_charge » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:11 am

He came on for Marco Gabbiadini??

He’d have been about 50!
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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by MACCA » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:11 am

1989_claret wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:09 am
Announcement video: https://twitter.com/burnleyofficial/sta ... ckEW0evPHw
I don't get that

He's not American, and all the rest had a link or a pin, that didn't make sense to me, am I missing something??

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Re: Obafemi

Post by claptrappers_union » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:12 am

Signing confirmed

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by RVclaret » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:13 am

Good signing this. Interesting one with the option to buy.

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by ksrclaret » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:14 am

Surprised we’ve moved for both Foster and Obafemi, but this loan situation appears to give us a chance to have a good look at him and assess whether he might have what it takes to step up a league next season.

Pace in behind is always an added bonus.

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by Pickles » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:15 am

Very pleased with this.

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by chekhov » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:16 am

ksrclaret wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:14 am

Pace in behind is always an added bonus.
Pace should stick to what he knows best.

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by ClaretTony » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:16 am

ksrclaret wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:14 am
Surprised we’ve moved for both Foster and Obafemi
I think a lot of us thought this ship might have sailed when the Foster speculation started. Not the case though.

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by tiger76 » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:17 am

Glad we've got this sorted even if it is just a loan for now.
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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by Rouwens_Weapon » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:17 am

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MACCA wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:11 am
I don't get that

He's not American, and all the rest had a link or a pin, that didn't make sense to me, am I missing something??
"I'm feeling like Mike at his baddest" - the only link in the lyrics. He's not American so it is confusing :?:

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by Selby Claret » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:19 am

I don’t remember such confusion when our Congolese Belgian midfielder signed in the summer to the tune of an American wrestling video featuring The Rock….?

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by taio » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:21 am

ksrclaret wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:14 am
Surprised we’ve moved for both Foster and Obafemi, but this loan situation appears to give us a chance to have a good look at him and assess whether he might have what it takes to step up a league next season.

Pace in behind is always an added bonus.
Exactly this and seems like a perfect deal to do exactly what you've said. Good work by the club.

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by tiger76 » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:21 am

ksrclaret wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:14 am
Surprised we’ve moved for both Foster and Obafemi, but this loan situation appears to give us a chance to have a good look at him and assess whether he might have what it takes to step up a league next season.

Pace in behind is always an added bonus.
Both Barnes and Jay are getting on now, and Tella might yet be recalled by Southampton, so no harm in strengthening our forward line.

Sensible of BFC to get an option to buy, if he scores a hatful between now and the end of the season then great, however if it doesn't work out we can then move onto other options in the summer.

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by Granny WeatherWax » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:21 am

Interesting it’s just an option to buy.
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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by AGENT_CLARET » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:22 am

MACCA wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:11 am
I don't get that

He's not American, and all the rest had a link or a pin, that didn't make sense to me, am I missing something??
It's from Gavin and stacy, so it's probably from Wales to England link

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by Cirrus_Minor » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:25 am

AGENT_CLARET wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:22 am
It's from Gavin and stacy, so it's probably from Wales to England link
I'm glad somebody knows what it's about, went over my head a bit.

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by Burnleyareback2 » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:26 am

Thought there was a limit to the amount of loans we could have?

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by AGENT_CLARET » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:27 am

Granny WeatherWax wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:21 am
Interesting it’s just an option to buy.
He's now got to prove his worth and earn himself a permanent deal, the lad has form for sulking when not being picked or when he doesn't get his own way, he's done this at both previous clubs Southampton and Swansea, makes full sense to me because we get to see what his personality is like before we pay for him

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by clarethomer » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:28 am

Welcome to the club, I am sure it will be a good signing for us. Looking forward to seeing him and all these new players help us over the remainder of the season. Hopefully he can find some form again with us.
MACCA wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:11 am
I don't get that

He's not American, and all the rest had a link or a pin, that didn't make sense to me, am I missing something??
I think the last line explains it.

Its been ongoing for weeks now - so he is asking how long has it taken them to come up with that song/reveal. The song may be relevant(but i don't see it) but the fact that they end the video as they do - could be wrong but until that last bit its symbolic of the the time the media team have had to come up with it rather than the song itself.

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by AGENT_CLARET » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:28 am

Burnleyareback2 wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:26 am
Thought there was a limit to the amount of loans we could have?
I think we can loan what ever amout we want but can only have five at once on the bench and pitch at the same time
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Re: Obafemi

Post by what_no_pies » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:30 am

Loan with an option to buy being reported. Ideal.

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by fidelcastro » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:31 am

arise_sir_charge wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:11 am
He came on for Marco Gabbiadini??

He’d have been about 50!
Didn't he play back in the 80's? :shock:

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by Flying Without Ings » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:31 am

Happy with this one. With Obafemi being only 5 ft 7, is he the shortest striker we've ever had?

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by fidelcastro » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:34 am

Flying Without Ings wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:31 am
Happy with this one. With Obafemi being only 5 ft 7, is he the shortest striker we've ever had?
I think Adrian Heath was smaller.

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by jedi_master » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:35 am

I think the option is better for us than an obligation. It gives him a massive reason to perform and allows us the opportunity to assess if there’s something better for us if we get promoted. Perfect move this.

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by ClaretAndJew » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:37 am

Marco Gabbiadini retired in 2004

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by tiger76 » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:37 am

Burnleyareback2 wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:26 am
Thought there was a limit to the amount of loans we could have?
I assume Dervisoglu will return to Brentford now.
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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by fidelcastro » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:38 am

Surely this means Dervisoglu will be going back?

Not really had much of a chance, but I guess we have to trust the manager when we're doing so well.

Edit: tiger beat me to it! :D

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Re: Obafemi

Post by Pickles » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:39 am

dougcollins wrote:
Sat Jan 28, 2023 7:39 pm
Has this guy been refusing to play for Swansea?

If so, is that a good thing?
I don't know if that is the case but Tarkowski at Brentford and Taylor at Leeds both apparently kicked up a fuss when they wanted to join Burnley. And little needs to be said about their attitude and performances for Burnley.

Some very harsh stuff being said about Obafemi and most of it based on gossip. Whatever the situation behind the scenes - he wanted to join the best team in the league and who can blame him?

He's very welcome. He'll improve us.

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by gawthorpe_view » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:41 am

Flying Without Ings wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:31 am
Happy with this one. With Obafemi being only 5 ft 7, is he the shortest striker we've ever had?
Liam Robinson was 5' 6" ?

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by BigAlClaret » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:43 am

I'm sure CT meant Manolo Gabbiadini.After a long away trip Saturday an early Sunday morning typo is forgiven.
Hopefully this signing will up the firepower ever more to reach the PL asap BTW.

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by clarethomer » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:43 am

https://youtu.be/Vrlu7Uqvt3o

First interview on Youtube

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Re: Obafemi

Post by Lancasterclaret » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:44 am

The amount of credence that our fans give to the opinions of other fans of teams we've just bought players off is quite strange

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Re: Obafemi

Post by jrgbfc » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:48 am

dougcollins wrote:
Sat Jan 28, 2023 7:41 pm
Just wondering what the reason was that he hasn't been playing?
Sounds like he's spat his dummy out and sulked, let's not sugarcoat it. Not convinced he's good enough for the Prem, but I'll trust VKs judgement, he hasn't got much wrong so far.

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by Pearcey » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:49 am

Happy with this signing. Looks strong, quick and can finish. We’ve good some serious attacking options.

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Re: Obafemi

Post by 123EasyasBFC » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:51 am

Fantastic sensible business from us, refused to over pay in the summer with Swansea demands so bided their time and ended up getting him on loan

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Re: Obafemi

Post by 123EasyasBFC » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:52 am

jrgbfc wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:48 am
Sounds like he's spat his dummy out and sulked, let's not sugarcoat it. Not convinced he's good enough for the Prem, but I'll trust VKs judgement, he hasn't got much wrong so far.
Taylor and tarky did the exact same and they turned out well

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Re: Obafemi

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by 1882Clarets1882 » Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:11 am

Granny WeatherWax wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:21 am
Interesting it’s just an option to buy.
I'm with you on this. Could be wrong , and I hope I am , but for me it suggests there may thats may
be doubts about his ability or more likely his attitude. Like I say hope im wrong.

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by ClaretTony » Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:12 am

Burnleyareback2 wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:26 am
Thought there was a limit to the amount of loans we could have?
Only five in a match day squad and that doesn’t include international loans, ie Beyer.
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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by ClaretTony » Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:13 am

1882Clarets1882 wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:11 am
I'm with you on this. Could be wrong , and I hope I am , but for me it suggests there may thats may
be doubts about his ability or more likely his attitude. Like I say hope im wrong.
Just wording I think. The plan is very definitely to sign him in the summer.

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by 1882Clarets1882 » Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:45 am

ClaretTony wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:13 am
Just wording I think. The plan is very definitely to sign him in the summer.
Fair do's.

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by Nonayforever » Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:46 am

Presumably if its a loan and we want to sign him in the summer that means we have no money ?

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by Rileybobs » Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:48 am

Nonayforever wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:46 am
Presumably if its a loan and we want to sign him in the summer that means we have no money ?
Not sure why. We could sign him now with an agreement for payment to be delayed until the summer. There could be other accounting or cash flow reasons for doing it this way, or maybe we want to take a risk-free look at the player before committing to a permanent deal - it seems that the option to buy is in our favour.

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by RVclaret » Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:51 am

Rileybobs wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:48 am
Not sure why. We could sign him now with an agreement for payment to be delayed until the summer. There could be other accounting or cash flow reasons for doing it this way, or maybe we want to take a risk-free look at the player before committing to a permanent deal - it seems that the option to buy is in our favour.
Been reported from their end, and ours with Alex James, that the structure of the deal almost guarantees it will be made permanent. Interesting one.

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by ClaretTony » Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:58 am

Nonayforever wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:46 am
Presumably if its a loan and we want to sign him in the summer that means we have no money ?
Wouldn’t say so

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Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi in loan move from Swansea

Post by warksclaret » Sun Jan 29, 2023 12:00 pm

We appear to have a lot of highly trained psychologists on this board, some are so good they are able to identify behaviour and attitudes in people even before meeting them or hearing them speak

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