BCFCGav Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Welcome ️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Blimey, Bents gone Nikita in, that happened quicker than one of Nigels substitutions. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Bit worried that my wife has offered him to stay with us, something along the lines of "he'll do for me" 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Absolutely no one ITK on OTIB . Standards people, standards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadredfred Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 5 hours from random Norwegian tweet to confirmed signing. Lovely stuff 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 7 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 minute ago, Major Isewater said: Absolutely no one ITK on OTIB . Standards people, standards. Some of us have to keep our lips sealed at times Major....... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 He looks like a jolly nice guy Welcome 6 month deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Some of us have to keep our lips sealed at times Major....... oh , right ho, mum’s the word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 7 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Absolutely no one ITK on OTIB . Standards people, standards. I know naff all Major so at least show some consistency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) After playing European football the last few years I doubt he’s here to sit on the bench but time will tell. what I’m more impressed with was how his deal was obviously done before bents was allowed to leave . As was discussed earlier, let’s hope that’s the case if Antoine leaves. Edited January 25, 2023 by steviestevieneville Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 minute ago, steviestevieneville said: case of Antoine leaves. Sounds like a sort of vegan Christmas present. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBB Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Can we get confirmation of his height? I’m sure @Merrick's Marvels would also be interested 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 minute ago, SBB said: Can we get confirmation of his height? I’m sure @Merrick's Marvels would also be interested With or without yellow keeper’s socks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Sounds like a sort of vegan Christmas present. Or a herbal remedy for piles 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, SBB said: Can we get confirmation of his height? I’m sure @Merrick's Marvels would also be interested 1.85M according to transfermkt, a smidge over 6 feet. A value of £1.5M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Interesting (& good) to see that it’s a deal until the end of the season….. keeping options open for what is likely to be a busy summer of transfer activity 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Straight in v Baggies? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 He has absolutely lovely eyes. Fair play to him 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 I’m feeling another Stefan Marinovic moment! ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Just now, petehinton said: He has absolutely lovely eyes. Fair play to him love it Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 28 minutes ago, marmite said: Blimey, Bents gone Nikita in, that happened quicker than one of Nigels substitutions. It’s incredible that things go on in parallel isn’t it All the best city goalies are called Niki. Just saying. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 His spoken English is very good so no issues there. Guess we don’t need a work permit so if we are just waiting on international clearance I’d expect him to be on the bench v West Brom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 well he definitely won't be in his comfort zone… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 20 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: oh , right ho, mum’s the word. To be honest, when you do have a good contact but all they can tell you is that "some bloke called Nicky was about in goalkeeping gear" it's not a lot to go on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Just now, exAtyeoMax said: well he definitely won't be in his comfort zone… Haha,, he might enjoy watching andy king playing centre back in front of him! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Yeah we can agree to disagree on that. Technically sound CBs? Possibly yes. Interested in the mental aspect though, Atkinson and his error v Swansea was appalling e.g. There is a time to play and a time to hit it longer or take a safety option nor sure I'd advocate the long ball approach either. Hitting it long vs a pair of CBs is quite difficult- we're not a long ball side but it's about finding that balance really. I'm not advocating long ball tactics...I just see many British teams trying to play out from the back, in a very deep way...inside the 18 yard box...and how easy it is for teams to press and force a mistake, that within seconds leads to a goal or near miss. The anxiety that also brings has a knock on affect. I truly believe the majority of teams that employ this tactic, in this country aren't tactically and technically proficient enough, under intense press and energy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Sounds more like a Strictly pro dancer than a keeper but we’ll take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadredfred Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 28 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Reckon that’s him training at the HPC there in pink? Hummel joggers at least. Not ITK, but heard it was taken during Pat Mountain’s ‘Marinovic Assessment’ - a goalkeeping aptitude test to ensure he’s at least basically competent and not a bus driver with feet for hands 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redpole Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Anyone seen a report on what type of Gk he is? Is he good with his feet? Find a pass? Shot stopper etc I’ve not heard much on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Corner Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, redpole said: Anyone seen a report on what type of Gk he is? Is he good with his feet? Find a pass? Shot stopper etc I’ve not heard much on him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, redpole said: Anyone seen a report on what type of Gk he is? Is he good with his feet? Find a pass? Shot stopper etc I’ve not heard much on him. Commands his area, superb on crosses, but not much of a shot-stopper, from what I've heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 20 minutes ago, GrahamC said: His spoken English is very good so no issues there. Guess we don’t need a work permit so if we are just waiting on international clearance I’d expect him to be on the bench v West Brom. I'd expect that, he's a British citizen to be fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 11 minutes ago, spudski said: I'm not advocating long ball tactics...I just see many British teams trying to play out from the back, in a very deep way...inside the 18 yard box...and how easy it is for teams to press and force a mistake, that within seconds leads to a goal or near miss. The anxiety that also brings has a knock on affect. I truly believe the majority of teams that employ this tactic, in this country aren't tactically and technically proficient enough, under intense press and energy. You might like this then. https://www.theguardian.com/football/when-saturday-comes-blog/2023/jan/18/lower-league-football-premier-league-pyramid Though the piece as a whole is ludicrously overstated (has he never seen Plymouth play for instance?) how about this bit?! During those rare passages of actual play, prevailing tactics have done little to increase the entertainment value. Whereas tiki-taka has been used by elite clubs to elude opponents with snappy, progressive passes, the lower-league parody has seen the centre-back pass to the other centre-back, to the goalkeeper, to the deep-lying midfielder, to the centre-back, to the goalkeeper. Bored yet? If you’re not, try a stab of acute despondency instead, as that same centre-back is caught in possession and the ball gleefully thrashed into your team’s net. 4 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Just now, Tom said: I'd expect that, he's a British citizen to be fair. True, but one who has spent very little time in the UK. Guess playing in Norway it was probably the common language with team mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westex red Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 looks quality on the video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 9 minutes ago, Crackers Corner said: Awkwardly there were at least three saves where he pushes the ball out into dangerous areas, something that Bents was often guilty of. Mountain will hopefully knock that out of him. Otherwise, I know diddly and he is a top keeper signed on a free. Welcome Nikita. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 9 minutes ago, chinapig said: You might like this then. https://www.theguardian.com/football/when-saturday-comes-blog/2023/jan/18/lower-league-football-premier-league-pyramid Though the piece as a whole is ludicrously overstated (has he never seen Plymouth play for instance?) how about this bit?! During those rare passages of actual play, prevailing tactics have done little to increase the entertainment value. Whereas tiki-taka has been used by elite clubs to elude opponents with snappy, progressive passes, the lower-league parody has seen the centre-back pass to the other centre-back, to the goalkeeper, to the deep-lying midfielder, to the centre-back, to the goalkeeper. Bored yet? If you’re not, try a stab of acute despondency instead, as that same centre-back is caught in possession and the ball gleefully thrashed into your team’s net. That's a brilliant quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P'head Red Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 minute ago, Ghost Rider said: Bas Savage looked quality on his YouTube video too. He certainly provided some quality moments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 8 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Awkwardly there were at least three saves where he pushes the ball out into dangerous areas, something that Bents was often guilty of. Mountain will hopefully knock that out of him. Otherwise, I know diddly and he is a top keeper signed on a free. Welcome Nikita. I thought he looked like he only did that where it was likely to go to a defender to be cleared? 20 minutes ago, Crackers Corner said: I am probably wrong, but the 5th? save in that video looks like it was from a certain Gustav Engvall, hasn't he been in Norway recently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 9 minutes ago, Ghost Rider said: Bas Savage looked quality on his YouTube video too. Pretty sure he never played in the Champions League or sat on the subs bench for Russia in World Cup qualifiers though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 29 minutes ago, GrahamC said: True, but one who has spent very little time in the UK. Guess playing in Norway it was probably the common language with team mates. From the age of 13 to 17. Comfortably enough time for a young un to pick up English. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hustler Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Another dud then… 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Christ, that escalated quickly One out and one in, all sorted and announced within a few hours. All very professional and well done - what's happening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Always rated him, knew he was destined for city 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourne End Red Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 So is this another one for the future, or genuine competition for Max and the number 1 spot ? im usually impressed by a highlight reel on YouTube but didn’t see anything special in that one to be honest. hard to tell with these video clips though, we don’t seem to have had much luck with foreign keepers up to this point… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaissance Williams Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 36 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Awkwardly there were at least three saves where he pushes the ball out into dangerous areas, something that Bents was often guilty of. Mountain will hopefully knock that out of him. Otherwise, I know diddly and he is a top keeper signed on a free. Welcome Nikita. He only actually made clean catches of three in all that lot! We're going to be VERY nervous in the closing minutes of any future match. I might start leaving early à la Dolman....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 He'll be 28 this year...for some reason I thought he was younger. Is he also the first Russian we've ever signed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, Bourne End Red said: So is this another one for the future, or genuine competition for Max and the number 1 spot ? im usually impressed by a highlight reel on YouTube but didn’t see anything special in that one to be honest. hard to tell with these video clips though, we don’t seem to have had much luck with foreign keepers up to this point… He's 27 so I'd imagine he's for the here and now.. It looked to me that one on one he's very good, bit Basso like with a couple of old school saves. He looks to be rapid in coming off his line to close down attackers. Very difficult to judge based on a couple of minutes show reel, but he's obviously a very competent keeper given his background. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Bourne End Red said: So is this another one for the future, or genuine competition for Max and the number 1 spot ? im usually impressed by a highlight reel on YouTube but didn’t see anything special in that one to be honest. hard to tell with these video clips though, we don’t seem to have had much luck with foreign keepers up to this point… He's 27 so I'd have thought for the here and now. Bo Andersen- don't remember much about him. Maenpaa was good! Age and injury counter against...Marinovic well the less said... Basso was rather good, shame how it ended contract wise! Edited January 25, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 9 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: He's 27 so I'd have thought for the here and now. Bo Andersen- don't remember much about him. Maenpaa was good! Age and injury counter against...Marinovic well the less said... Basso was rather good, shame how it ended contract wise! Bo was meant to be the next Schmeichel wasn’t he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 hour ago, deadredfred said: Reckon that’s him training at the HPC there in pink? Hummel joggers at least. Not ITK, but heard it was taken during Pat Mountain’s ‘Marinovic Assessment’ - a goalkeeping aptitude test to ensure he’s at least basically competent and not a bus driver with feet for hands David Cole’s / Bobby Davro was the man behind Marinović wasn’t he? Think he went soon after! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Pretty good example of his handling here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Bristol Oil Services said: Commands his area, superb on crosses, but not much of a shot-stopper, from what I've heard. Not much point being a keeper if he can stop shots he’s played European football , I think he’ll have the hang of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastardly and Muttley Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Had a brief conversation with a Bodo/Glimt fan on Twitter. Reckons he’s an excellent ball player, good on 1 on 1s. Compared him to David Raya. Left because he wanted the challenge of playing in UK. Link here: 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadredfred Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 16 minutes ago, Davefevs said: David Cole’s / Bobby Davro was the man behind Marinović wasn’t he? Think he went soon after! Marinovic did indeed need a man behind him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 18 minutes ago, Davefevs said: David Cole’s / Bobby Davro was the man behind Marinović wasn’t he? Think he went soon after! Isn't Coles at Rovers now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 39 minutes ago, spudski said: He'll be 28 this year...for some reason I thought he was younger. Is he also the first Russian we've ever signed? Yes, though Peter Odemwingie was born in Tashkent.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 5 hours ago, One Team said: Nikita by Elton John? I'm happy when I'm Haikin (hiking) by Ian Whitcombe would be better. Don't know the song, check it out on You Tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Quick google in the news bit seems Rangers fans wanted him, he held talks with Everton, Wolves and Blackburn and decent article here about him…. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/11/04/nikita-khaykin-interview-career-salvation-stevenage-thrashing/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 57 minutes ago, Dastardly and Muttley said: Had a brief conversation with a Bodo/Glimt fan on Twitter. Reckons he’s an excellent ball player, good on 1 on 1s. Compared him to David Raya. Left because he wanted the challenge of playing in UK. Link here: Worth watching jbcfc on twitter, Niki likes a pass! Not sure our fans are ready for his level of passing out from the back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 hour ago, alexukhc said: Bo was meant to be the next Schmeichel wasn’t he? Someone famously said that he must have looked a lot bigger in the catalogue. Remember him playing against Man U in a friendly, he got chipped from miles out. Reckon him & Ronnie Sinclair are the shortest 2 keepers I have seen play for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 14 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Worth watching jbcfc on twitter, Niki likes a pass! Not sure our fans are ready for his level of passing out from the back! Was a very odd watch! Like watching a man who was injured so couldn’t kick distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 OS https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/city-sign-nikita-haikin/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 42 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Worth watching jbcfc on twitter, Niki likes a pass! Not sure our fans are ready for his level of passing out from the back! Nor are our defenders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Bourne End Red said: So is this another one for the future, or genuine competition for Max and the number 1 spot ? im usually impressed by a highlight reel on YouTube but didn’t see anything special in that one to be honest. hard to tell with these video clips though, we don’t seem to have had much luck with foreign keepers up to this point… 6 month contract suggests he is here to prove something, 28 doesn't suggest one for the future. I am not sure about your goalkeepers from abroad comment, I can point to many worse from the UK. Jan Moller was my favourite Bo Anderson was small but athletic Niki Maenpaa Mr Consistent Adriano Basso Mr Inspirational I can only think of a couple of dodgy ones and they have already been mentioned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalkeyred Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 I saw him play in the Celtic vs BG game. BG won 3-1 and were surprisingly good. Keeper was unspectacular, and not overly memorable. Just as I like them…. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUTOR Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Davefevs said: Pretty good example of his handling here. Nige's brooding presence when he strolls over to watch made me laugh. No pressure son 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackofromSanJavier Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 (edited) Always risky for me to have an informed opinion on a new signing based on a short showreel. BUT.......I'm hoping this lad turns out be a keeper Edited January 26, 2023 by JackofromSanJavier spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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