Gyokeres (14 Viewers)

[clint van damme]

Gone where ?

No idea. But I'm convinced the reason Robins was so adamant he wouldn't be gone in January is because he's got something sorted for the summer.
Also got told yesterday that the Sweden manager has told him he needs to be playing in the top flight, I've no idea if that's correct.

 

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[Legia Sky Blue]

He’s literally nothing like Regis

You not think that run he made in the 1st half with 4 of their players struggling to match his physicality and pace did not have a touch of Regis about it?

 

[Grendel]

You not think that run he made in the 1st half with 4 of their players struggling to match his physicality and pace did not have a touch of Regis about it?

When Regis asked what turned around his career at Coventry he said Sillett changed the style to suit him.

For whatever reason - which he admitted - his ability to run distances was beyond him and he didn’t have the stamina.

Gould played long balls over his head and asked him to run and chase. It was a disaster - i think he went at one stage 34 games without a goal and thought about quitting the game.

Sillett got everyone to play the ball to his feet so he could turn and move with short bursts of energy

Gyokeres has far more stamina and pace over longer yardage. He creates far more chances for himself - Regis just couldn’t do that he was better at ball to feet and playing within a shorter area of the pitch

 

[SkyblueDad]

I think it was Dave Bennett and Cyrille who convinced John Sillett to play to feet,thankfully it worked.

 

[Legia Sky Blue]

When Regis asked what turned around his career at Coventry he said Sillett changed the style to suit him.

For whatever reason - which he admitted - his ability to run distances was beyond him and he didn’t have the stamina.

Gould played long balls over his head and asked him to run and chase. It was a disaster - i think he went at one stage 34 games without a goal and thought about quitting the game.

Sillett got everyone to play the ball to his feet so he could turn and move with short bursts of energy

Gyokeres has far more stamina and pace over longer yardage. He creates far more chances for himself - Regis just couldn’t do that he was better at ball to feet and playing within a shorter area of the pitch

Don't disagree with that, and maybe I was getting carried away with that run in the first half. Regis was very quick over 10 yards and could initially burst past players, or as I said before defenders would kind of bounce off him as he was so strong. Gyokeres has those same physical attributes, but yes more stamina than Regis had. Regis was a much better header of the ball though.

 

[baldy]

I think Gyok’s got a bit more to do to be mentioned in the same breath as Regis ffs

 

[Terry_dactyl]

I think it was Dave Bennett and Cyrille who convinced John Sillett to play to feet,thankfully it worked.

Was it not the case that Sillet, when he took charge, asked all the players how they thought we should play?

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

He’s literally nothing like Regis

Racist

 

[SkyblueDad]

Was it not the case that Sillet, when he took charge, asked all the players how they thought we should play?

Something like that, I’m sure I heard Bennett say he and Regis suggested playing to feet suited the players we had at the time.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Don't disagree with that, and maybe I was getting carried away with that run in the first half. Regis was very quick over 10 yards and could initially burst past players, or as I said before defenders would kind of bounce off him as he was so strong. Gyokeres has those same physical attributes, but yes more stamina than Regis had. Regis was a much better header of the ball though.

I can see the Regis comparisons (and it's as much who else that we've had could you compare him to really?), ironically with the strength, but not actually that great in the air outside the penalty area at least! Regis was a decent header when running into the box, but the mistake was always that he was suited to a long ball when it just wasn't his game.

It's the power to drive at defenders, and receive the ball with his back to goal, on his chest, and protect it.

And the fact long ball is stupid for both of them, although playing one into the channels for Gyokeres to harry and hassle seems to have become a go-to tactic.

Oh and as an aside, Regis was a pretty good goalscorer with West Brom, and a pretty terrible one with us, even when on form! Gyokeres's game isn't all about goals either so arguably, the time to sell him is when his profile's highest because he's scoring them. Strangely, I'd say Regis was the better finisher of the two(!)

 

[Skyblue54]

Sky news saying he will be available in summer for between 10-15 million..as club afraid of losing him for nothing as short time left on contract?..

 

[Robinshio]

Sky news saying he will be available in summer for between 10-15 million..as club afraid of losing him for nothing as short time left on contract?..

Depends if more than 1 club interested.

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

Sky news saying he will be available in summer for between 10-15 million..as club afraid of losing him for nothing as short time left on contract?..

This is no surprise surely? We’ll know by the end of the season whether he’s going. I’m sure the club are already having conversations with his, O’Hare’s, Hamer and Sheaf’s agents

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

When Regis asked what turned around his career at Coventry he said Sillett changed the style to suit him.

For whatever reason - which he admitted - his ability to run distances was beyond him and he didn’t have the stamina.

Gould played long balls over his head and asked him to run and chase. It was a disaster - i think he went at one stage 34 games without a goal and thought about quitting the game.

Sillett got everyone to play the ball to his feet so he could turn and move with short bursts of energy

Gyokeres has far more stamina and pace over longer yardage. He creates far more chances for himself - Regis just couldn’t do that he was better at ball to feet and playing within a shorter area of the pitch

Similar build and similar explosive play. There are similarities

 

[Deleted member 9744]

Similar build and similar explosive play. There are similarities

Yes. No one said they were the same and indeed no two players are entirely the same.

There were plenty of examples of Regis going on long runs. The goal in the FA Cup Quarter Final springs to mind. I also remember a couple of long runs with the ball in the Semi Final and a goal at home to Charlton after he beat a number of players with the ball.

Neither want or wanted the ball played to their head although Regis was good in the air in front of goal. Regis was more explosive over a short distance and Gyokeres has more stamina.

I can't think of any striker from our past more like Gyokeres in style than Regis.

 

[Grendel]

Yes. No one said they were the same and indeed no two players are entirely the same.

There were plenty of examples of Regis going on long runs. The goal in the FA Cup Quarter Final springs to mind. I also remember a couple of long runs with the ball in the Semi Final and a goal at home to Charlton after he beat a number if players with the ball.

Neither want or wanted the ball played to their head although Regis was good in the air in front of goal. Regis was more explosive over a short distance and Gyokeres has more stamina.

I can't think of any striker from our past more like Gyokeres in style than Regis.

Regis himself said he couldn’t make long runs by the time he joined us. He never ran channels like Gyokeres and had the ball to feet

Disagree

 

[Calista]

When I think about Regis, I see a magnificent physique, I see intelligence, selflessness and the skills and control to bring others into play (be it with feet, head or chest). I see sudden explosive power and spectacular finishing. OK it's partly rose-tinted nostalgia, and his most awesome performances were with West Brom, but he was poetry in motion!
With Vik you get boundless energy, single-minded determination, a fair bit of skill with shed loads of strength and persistence. He'll always score goals, I've loved the guy right from when he was on loan, he's our best striker in many years, and I hope he stays with CCFC. But there's no way he reminds me of Cyrille.

 

[Perryccfc]

Reportedly been offered a new contract 2 weeks ago.

 

[Fergusons_Beard]

Apparently contract ‘offer’ not accepted or denied by Gyo (& his representatives).

Always a bit of negotiation but it’s a step in the right direction.


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[Grendel]

Still not over him going.
Vik will be gone, we've been so iucky to have him for another half a season.

When you look at it Gibsons scoring record was incredible. He played with some dreadful strike partners in a rubbish team but managed one in 2 nearly in the top flight for us

 

[Grendel]

This was an interview with Sillett when Regis passed away.

It describes how he harnessed Regis attributes perfectly and that he was explosive over short distances and very skilful with tight control and creating for others but not at long chases over distance

John Sillett pays tribute to Coventry City legend Cyrille Regis

Legendary Sky Blues striker Cyrille Regis has died, aged 59

www.coventrytelegraph.net

 

[MAFF]

Apparently contract ‘offer’ not accepted or denied by Gyo (& his representatives).

Always a bit of negotiation but it’s a step in the right direction.


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Where’s this from?!

 

[stupot07]

Apparently contract ‘offer’ not accepted or denied by Gyo (& his representatives).

Always a bit of negotiation but it’s a step in the right direction.


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I'd heard that we had a years option on his contract?

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[Balli001]

I'd heard that we had a years option on his contract?

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You heard incorrectly

 

[SkyblueDad]

You heard incorrectly

Do you know that for certain ? a lot of contracts nowadays have that attached in the players favour or the clubs or sometimes both.

 

[Balli001]

Do you know that for certain ? a lot of contracts nowadays have that attached in the players favour or the clubs or sometimes both.

Yes. It is always mentioned in any new contract article if it exists, like dabo's was. If it did exist why would nobody have mentioned it?

 

[SkyblueDad]

Yes. It is always mentioned in any new contract article if it exists, like dabo's was. If it did exist why would nobody have mentioned it?

Why should they ?

 

[Bad Boy]

I can't recall a period where we've had MORE than 1 or 2 players that are so popular in any squad down the years.
Great innit.

 

[EalingSB]

This was an interview with Sillett when Regis passed away.

It describes how he harnessed Regis attributes perfectly and that he was explosive over short distances and very skilful with tight control and creating for others but not at long chases over distance

John Sillett pays tribute to Coventry City legend Cyrille Regis

Legendary Sky Blues striker Cyrille Regis has died, aged 59

www.coventrytelegraph.net

What a lovely read - thanks for sharing.

 

[robbiethemole]

Sky news saying he will be available in summer for between 10-15 million..as club afraid of losing him for nothing as short time left on contract?..

so much speculation and Robins keeping a low profile on him, what the fuck do Sky know any way or any of the others for that matter??
No other player in this league gets so much attention, so we have a good player, but he's ours so they can all fuck rght off

 

[ProfessorbyGrace]

Similar build and similar explosive play. There are similarities

Add a dash of Darren Huckerby (direct, unpredictable and sometimes erratic) and we have a definitive comparison.

Incidentally, I wouldn’t pay much heed to what Sky Sports are saying, it’s just guesswork. He’s worth more than that, and we should get more than £15 million if there’s a serious offer in the Summer.

 

[rexo87]

I think its probably Viks agent trying to drum up interest and see whether it is worth his while signing a new contract

 

[long way home]

No way are the club that daft not to be offering a extended deal. Put an a clause it that he can talk to clubs if the amount is reached and im sure a deal can be done.

If he says no then, 12mill seems light but will beva starting point that will attract a few. The more interested the more the price goes up. I would enjoy him while u can as this could be the the last few games we see of him. Its been a brilliant signing and could be used as a foundation to really push on by adding 3 or 4 quality players when sold.

 

[robbiekeane]

Agreed. Quackers to suggest otherwise.

I only just got this. Well done young man

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Reportedly been offered a new contract 2 weeks ago.

I hope he accepts a contract just so we can push our asking price to £20-30m.

In an ideal world, we’d keep Gyo and get promoted with him as our talisman. To be candid, our squad is so far off the standard required to make a real go at promotion, we need to sell him and get 3-5 better quality players.