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El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 15 Jul 2025, 17:04
by Barty888

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 01 Oct 2025, 12:34
by Sir Alf
Needs to work on his one on one defending, knowing when to put a foot in etc, learning to use his body to lean in and slow the quicker wide men down etc. He’s got the physical attributes and at 20 years old time to develop further.  Against Ndiaye he struggled first half particularly in 1-1 duels by diving in too quickly and not getting close enough. That said, Ndiaye is one of the best, and quickest wide men amd has very quick feet.  

Overall though Diouf is an excellent addition, young athletic and a real engine on him. Hats off to whoever identified him as a target. 

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 01 Oct 2025, 11:51
by Russ of the BML
Far Cough UKunt" wrote: 01 Oct 2025, 11:49
Russ of the BML" wrote: 01 Oct 2025, 11:44 This young man has a huge future - Sadly it will be likely be at one of the elite clubs in Europe. 
As long as he doesn't pull an Isak, I won't mind too much
Hopefully we have a few years before we have to worry about that!

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 01 Oct 2025, 11:49
by Far Cough UKunt
Russ of the BML" wrote: 01 Oct 2025, 11:44 This young man has a huge future - Sadly it will be likely be at one of the elite clubs in Europe. 
As long as he doesn't pull an Isak, I won't mind too much

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 01 Oct 2025, 11:44
by Russ of the BML
This young man has a huge future - Sadly it will be likely be at one of the elite clubs in Europe. 

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 01 Oct 2025, 11:42
by dealcanvey
What an engine this bloke has!

The way he ran round two Everton players and managed to still put in a great delivery was impressive.

Cant believe he is still only 20. 

We need to build a team around players like him if we want to progress.

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 30 Sep 2025, 20:55
by scott_d
Come On You Irons" wrote: 30 Sep 2025, 08:10
nychammer wrote: 30 Sep 2025, 02:04 if he's any good Sullivan will flog him off to a top 6 inside 2 seasons
To be honest I have nothing against that business model so long as the money is reinvested wisely. The the Bs Brighton, Brentford and Bournemouth should be the blueprint for our business model.
Only if that business model brings success on the pitch too.  
The B's out-perform us on the balance sheet but on the pitch they've done fuck all with all that extra money that they've made, and I wouldn't say any of them ever go into a season without the first goal being survival.

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 30 Sep 2025, 08:10
by Come On You Irons
nychammer wrote: 30 Sep 2025, 02:04 if he's any good Sullivan will flog him off to a top 6 inside 2 seasons
To be honest I have nothing against that business model so long as the money is reinvested wisely. The the Bs Brighton, Brentford and Bournemouth should be the blueprint for our business model.

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 30 Sep 2025, 02:04
by nychammer
if he's any good Sullivan will flog him off to a top 6 inside 2 seasons

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 30 Sep 2025, 01:47
by TWe
Looks like he’s going to be a top player for us. Needs to work on his throw ins though!

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 30 Sep 2025, 00:13
by Ceasar
Like I said when he signed...

Our own Nuno Mendes!

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 30 Sep 2025, 00:05
by Alfs
I reckon he should be nicknamed 'Exocet' with those crosses.  I'd like to see him whipping in corners with pace too, rather than Paq's dainty, floaty, ineffective ones. 

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 29 Sep 2025, 22:56
by Massive Attack
Iron Duke" wrote: 29 Sep 2025, 22:23 He has great ears, but even better balls. He loves whipping his balls in the box, which is enough to get anyone excited.

Great stamina too. I reckon he could go all night.

Iron Drag has entered the chat... 😳

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 29 Sep 2025, 22:23
by Iron Duke
He has great ears, but even better balls. He loves whipping his balls in the box, which is enough to get anyone excited.

Great stamina too. I reckon he could go all night.

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 29 Sep 2025, 22:21
by Percy Dalton
He's got great ability and fantastic stamina.
Needs to learn to take a basic throw in though they're mostly foul throws bless him.

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 29 Sep 2025, 22:17
by honky cat
Like him a lot.
Fantastic attitude.
 

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 29 Sep 2025, 22:15
by Eastside surge
His ability to put cracking balls into the box while running at pace is unheard of for us ! Gone by Christmas?

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 29 Sep 2025, 22:08
by El Scorchio
BUT- if he goes it’s for a big profit at least. More than can be said for most players we have bought in the last 5 years. It’s a clear step in the right direction with recruitment. 

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 29 Sep 2025, 22:01
by fraser
ragingbull wrote: 29 Sep 2025, 21:36 I'm already scared of losing him.
Be lucky to keep him for 2 seasons he looks the real deal, eats up the pitch, can dribble a wicked cross and defends ok too. Unbelievable talent. 

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 29 Sep 2025, 21:54
by Come On You Irons
The boy's a beast. Cracking player.

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 29 Sep 2025, 21:36
by ragingbull
I'm already scared of losing him.

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 29 Sep 2025, 21:31
by Hermit Road
He’s got marvellous ears too. 

Bet he can hear sign language with those.

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 29 Sep 2025, 21:29
by Tomshardware
Blokes a monster.

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 29 Sep 2025, 21:29
by Hermit Road
I was wrong about this fella. 

He’s bloody great

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 02 Sep 2025, 12:45
by Hermit Road
Also, he's an African 20 yr old which could mean anything from 25-35. 

Re: El Hadji Malick Diouf signs

Posted: 01 Sep 2025, 19:17
by Massive Attack
Hermit Road" wrote: 01 Sep 2025, 15:40 Benders.
A good old fashioned cunting you don't see very often any more. 👏😆