Ryan Alebiosu

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

11 hours ago, Tom said:

They won 4-0 so another round it is 

They’ve got some really good players.

[philipl]

Very much doubt we will see Ryan in a Rovers shirt again.

On Saturday, Nigeria face Algeria- the only two countries with a 100% win record at AFCON. If Nigeria win that, they will be hot favourites to win the Trophy on Sunday 18th. 

Hopefully that gives enough time for Ryan to pass his Everton medical and for Rovers to use some of the proceeds in this window.

[TheKitGuy]

53 minutes ago, philipl said:

Very much doubt we will see Ryan in a Rovers shirt again.

On Saturday, Nigeria face Algeria- the only two countries with a 100% win record at AFCON. If Nigeria win that, they will be hot favourites to win the Trophy on Sunday 18th. 

Hopefully that gives enough time for Ryan to pass his Everton medical and for Rovers to use some of the proceeds in this window.

He's only played 1 game in the tournament 

[philipl]

1 hour ago, TheKitGuy said:

He's only played 1 game in the tournament 

The last Group game in which he got a deep gash which kept him out of the Round of 16 and might not be healed by Saturday.

[islander200]

2 hours ago, philipl said:

Very much doubt we will see Ryan in a Rovers shirt again.

On Saturday, Nigeria face Algeria- the only two countries with a 100% win record at AFCON. If Nigeria win that, they will be hot favourites to win the Trophy on Sunday 18th. 

Hopefully that gives enough time for Ryan to pass his Everton medical and for Rovers to use some of the proceeds in this window.

There was one article saying Everton have an interest in Alebiosu and that makes you think he has gone?

Moyes has said Everton are unlikely to be signing anyone this January. 

I don't think they will sell Alebiosu this window, and not at the 4 million suggested.He be gone in the summer 

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

1 hour ago, philipl said:

The last Group game in which he got a deep gash which kept him out of the Round of 16 and might not be healed by Saturday.

I watched that game Phillip. He played every minute. There was no sign of a “ deep gash”, no blood soaked sock etc. Maybe he slipped in the showers !

[Upside Down]

9 hours ago, philipl said:

Very much doubt we will see Ryan in a Rovers shirt again.

On Saturday, Nigeria face Algeria- the only two countries with a 100% win record at AFCON. If Nigeria win that, they will be hot favourites to win the Trophy on Sunday 18th. 

Hopefully that gives enough time for Ryan to pass his Everton medical and for Rovers to use some of the proceeds in this window.

Not sure how much of the last four years you've missed but Rovers do not reinvest money received from transfers.

[KentExile]

Not involved in matchday squad again today

Rovers seemed to think he had trained and was fit to play

[philipl]

33 minutes ago, KentExile said:

Not involved in matchday squad again today

Rovers seemed to think he had trained and was fit to play

When the injury happened, the Nigerian coach said it would be a two week absence.

[KentExile]

18 minutes ago, philipl said:

When the injury happened, the Nigerian coach said it would be a two week absence.

aware of that, Rovers however, seem not to be

 

Should Nigeria win today, Alebiosu will be away for the whole of next week, semi finals on Wednesday, but then 3rd place play off and the final are both next weekend

Edited 15 hours ago by KentExile

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

1 hour ago, KentExile said:

aware of that, Rovers however, seem not to be

 

Should Nigeria win today, Alebiosu will be away for the whole of next week, semi finals on Wednesday, but then 3rd place play off and the final are both next weekend

Only HT at the moment but Nigeria look favourites to me.

[jodrell]

Nigeria 2-0 now

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

40 minutes ago, jodrell said:

Nigeria 2-0 now

Yeah, they’re a  good side. All big fast and strong guys.  Strength right through the spine - Bassey, Iwobi, Oshiem. I like the look of the left back as well, the lad Bruno. A good no nonsense fullback who can attack if need be. The right back had a good game as well. Barring injury I can’t see our boy getting another game

[KentExile]

3 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

Yeah, they’re a  good side. All big fast and strong guys.  Strength right through the spine - Bassey, Iwobi, Oshiem. I like the look of the left back as well, the lad Bruno. A good no nonsense fullback who can attack if need be. The right back had a good game as well. Barring injury I can’t see our boy getting another game

The right back is Osayi-Samuel from Birmingham who the Nigerian fans don't seem to rate (who like Alebiosu is only in the squad because of injuries to Aina at Forrest and someone else)

After Alebiosus game in the group stage, there seemed to be noises about him taking Osayi-Samuels spot in the team for the rest of the tournament, however Alebiosus injury seems to have put an end to that.  

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

1 minute ago, KentExile said:

The right back is Osayi-Samuel from Birmingham who the Nigerian fans don't seem to rate (who like Alebiosu is only in the squad because of injuries to Aina at Forrest and someone else)

After Alebiosus game in the group stage, there seemed to be noises about him taking Osayi-Samuels spot in the team for the rest of the tournament, however Alebiosus injury seems to have put an end to that.  

Osayi-Samuel had a good game today. He’s not as dynamic in attack as Alebiosu but he’s very steady in defence. Not a lot  to choose between them to be honest. However I can’t see them changing a winning team,  barring injuries.