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Re: Zanzala
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2022 6:35 pm
by Rob the Bluebird
I don't care who signed him, it was a big mistake
Re: Zanzala
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2022 6:41 pm
by Bombadel
The below is a quote from MC regarding Zanzala, I remember at last years qna Cooper said he wanted to build a team around Quigley, but hay ho, it’s in the past and we know how that went. Things hopefully look better now we have a sporting director, onwards and upwards
“Offrande Zanzala was a player that the Club had earmarked before I arrived. There was no suggestion that I had to go for him but I had actually seen him play against my son a few years ago back in his Academy days at Derby County and he’d caught my eye. I can remember him causing havoc and he nearly decapitated the goalkeeper in one game – he was just a real handful! Once I saw that the Club had the chance to get him I just said to get on with it. I think he will create, he will upset defenders, he’s a big and powerful lad and I think he will score goals”
Re: Zanzala
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2022 6:47 pm
by mr_grey
Rob the Bluebird wrote: ↑Sat Jun 11, 2022 6:35 pm
I don't care who signed him, it was a big mistake
I think there was lots of noise about his agent saying bradford city were in for him , so the board made a decision to sign him when no manager was in post. Then Bradford city came out in the press stating they never wanted him. A sporting director should help with making footballing decisions leaving directors and chairman to look after the off field stuff
Re: Zanzala
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2022 6:56 pm
by AFC Blue
blue nige wrote: ↑Sat Jun 11, 2022 6:28 pm
AFC Blue wrote: ↑Sat Jun 11, 2022 6:21 pm
Would you like to check?
He was Coopers first signing
He definitely didn't sign him it was arranged before Cooper was appointed!
Re: Zanzala
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2022 7:00 pm
by AugustusCorpa
Scored a good goal against Hartlepool then went a bit crap. Happy we’ve offloaded him.
Re: Zanzala
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2022 7:22 pm
by mickmike wilson
Sooo pleased we have Offrande the Zanzala.
Re: Zanzala
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2022 8:04 pm
by Bingo
He showed some class in thanking the fans for their support and wishing us well in his tweet on twitter.
Shame some of our fans can't show the same class towards him.
It didn't work out for him for what ever reason obviously something wasn't quite right but I hope he goes on to have some success.
Re: Zanzala
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 7:47 am
by M6 BLUE
Bombadel wrote: ↑Sat Jun 11, 2022 11:16 am
Mike Dale wrote: ↑Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:33 pmThis one ?
Well spotted, then Zanzala has “Gods will not mine” as his header, which part of Gods will was that? At least now he’s gone that’s a huge wage cleared up. Think Zanzala was decent at the start of the season, then poor in the winter, thought I heard an interview with Chris Beech when he was at Carlisle with Zanzala and he mentioned some players play great when it’s warm and sunny, but fail in the winter months and needed additional verbal encouragement.
I.ve seen Zanzala play at three different clubs [ Accy Carlisle and Barrow ] and you can see exactly the same story unfold at each club over roughly the same timescale.
But it looks as if some other club think they can break that sequence [ don't think he would have agreed to tear up his contract if he didn't have somewhere else to go ] and an Exeter supporting mate of mines comment this evening was " God I pray that it's not us "
Re: Zanzala
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 8:12 am
by Main Stand SeasonTct
M6 BLUE wrote: ↑Sun Jun 12, 2022 7:47 am
I.ve seen Zanzala play at three different clubs [ Accy Carlisle and Barrow ] and you can see exactly the same story unfold at each club over roughly the same timescale.
But it looks as if some other club think they can break that sequence [ don't think he would have agreed to tear up his contract if he didn't have somewhere else to go ] and an Exeter supporting mate of mines comment this evening was " God I pray that it's not us "
The difference with his time at Carlisle was after signing in Jan 21 Carlisle offered him a longer contract at the end of six months. He turned the contract down and signed for Barrow who wanted rid of him after 6 months.
Re: Zanzala
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 9:48 am
by Wintergreen
He is un enfant terrible. Get Holloway back in the squad, he was a player who could prosper with a smaller strike partner and a more proactive and creative midfield.
Re: Zanzala
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:07 am
by Big_Bluebird
chipmunx wrote: ↑Sat Jun 11, 2022 2:58 pm
There's something in the Sun tomorrow - no idea what though, but Nixon's confirmed there's something in tomorrow's edition.
Has all been revealed?
Re: Zanzala
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:09 am
by Louis29
Big_Bluebird wrote: ↑Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:07 am
chipmunx wrote: ↑Sat Jun 11, 2022 2:58 pm
There's something in the Sun tomorrow - no idea what though, but Nixon's confirmed there's something in tomorrow's edition.
Has all been revealed?
Yes. They are saying that Bolton are going to sign the keeper Trafford on loan which would let Dixon go back to Barrow
Re: Zanzala
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:15 am
by chipmunx
Louis29 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:09 am
Big_Bluebird wrote: ↑Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:07 am
Has all been revealed?
Yes. They are saying that Bolton are going to sign the keeper Trafford on loan which would let Dixon go back to Barrow
that would make sense - with the extra subs allowed in a game we would need a proper 2nd keeper and i doubt lillis will be doing anything more than coaching.
Re: Zanzala
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:26 am
by Louis29
chipmunx wrote: ↑Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:15 am
Louis29 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:09 am
Yes. They are saying that Bolton are going to sign the keeper Trafford on loan which would let Dixon go back to Barrow
that would make sense - with the extra subs allowed in a game we would need a proper 2nd keeper and i doubt lillis will be doing anything more than coaching.
Wild did say he wants two players for each position
Re: Zanzala
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 4:37 am
by M6 BLUE
Main Stand SeasonTct wrote: ↑Sun Jun 12, 2022 8:12 am
M6 BLUE wrote: ↑Sun Jun 12, 2022 7:47 am
I.ve seen Zanzala play at three different clubs [ Accy Carlisle and Barrow ] and you can see exactly the same story unfold at each club over roughly the same timescale.
But it looks as if some other club think they can break that sequence [ don't think he would have agreed to tear up his contract if he didn't have somewhere else to go ] and an Exeter supporting mate of mines comment this evening was " God I pray that it's not us "
The difference with his time at Carlisle was after signing in Jan 21 Carlisle offered him a longer contract at the end of six months. He turned the contract down and signed for Barrow who wanted rid of him after 6 months.
Not Quite
Beech may have wanted to sign him But it seems no one else did. The fans were at best lukewarm, Wasnt that popular in the dressing room and the club were so keen they offered him a contract best described as derisory.
At Accy in 6 months he went from being the next Billy Kee to someone the fans just used to laugh at in the end.
And then of course at Barrow things followed a very similar story over a similar timeframe.