Fejiri Okenabirhie

[i_ateallthepies]

Only this morning, Liam Hoden tweeted the following:

Nothing imminently imminent at Rovers in terms of deals being completed but things can change quickly. Certainly there is progression on the hunt for further additions #drfc

???

What is imminently imminent?

Nothing, evidently.

[Jonathan]

Assuming he has signed (and I expect he has) I think this is an excellent acquisition. Another that is a good age and has lots of potential. I’m very happy with this.

[since-1969]

Assuming he has signed (and I expect he has) I think this is an excellent acquisition. Another that is a good age and has lots of potential. I’m very happy with this.

If true it sounds like another strange signing . Similar to Cole in that its only until the end of the season and a fee involved . So why are still being vague on explanation to this type of deal , With players naturally out of contract come June why are we paying for players only to possibly loose them after such a short time . There must  to be a logic to this ???

[Cameron Rowe]

Apparently medical took place this afternoon.

[IDM]

Assuming he has signed (and I expect he has) I think this is an excellent acquisition. Another that is a good age and has lots of potential. I’m very happy with this.

If true it sounds like another strange signing . Similar to Cole in that its only until the end of the season and a fee involved . So why are still being vague on explanation to this type of deal , With players naturally out of contract come June why are we paying for players only to possibly loose them after such a short time . There must  to be a logic to this ???

Where is anything hinted about duration.?

[donny dave]

Someone made a sarcastic response  earlier  on one of the threads.

[dickos1]

Only this morning, Liam Hoden tweeted the following:

Nothing imminently imminent at Rovers in terms of deals being completed but things can change quickly. Certainly there is progression on the hunt for further additions #drfc

???

What is imminently imminent?

Nothing, evidently.

Deal all done
Announced tomorrow

[Al4475]

Tha sounds reet confident dickos! Fingers crossed!

[BanksyDRFC]

Hoden must knows something while the press in Shrewsbury are loud about it. Seems strange that the press in Shrewsbury and Chief Executive told BBC Shropshire Doncaster have been in contact about it plus it's strange Andy Giddings hasn't said anything tonight about BBC Shropshire interview on Football Heaven tonight. Obviously the club have told Hoden and the BBC radio Sheffield guys not to mention anything about Okenabirhie

[i_ateallthepies]

Only this morning, Liam Hoden tweeted the following:

Nothing imminently imminent at Rovers in terms of deals being completed but things can change quickly. Certainly there is progression on the hunt for further additions #drfc

???

What is imminently imminent?

Nothing, evidently.

Deal all done
Announced tomorrow

Sorry Dickos, my lame attempt at humour wasn't as obvious as I imagined.

[IDM]

Not in the Shrewsbury 18 tonight..

[the vicar]

Has he played this season yet

[BillyStubbsTears]

Has he played this season yet

Once or twice.

https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=75782

[BillyStubbsTears]

Shrewsbury's form this season when Okenabirhie has played

P17 W7 D6 L4 Pts 27 PPG 1.59 Play off form

When he hasn't played
P9 W1 D4 L4 Pts7 PPG 0.78 Relegation form.

Some managers have blind spots.

[dickos1]

The majority of his performances have been as a substitute though haven’t they?

[DonnyOsmond]

https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers-set-confirm-fejiri-okenabirhie-signing-shrewsbury-town-1379687

It's happening.

[NickDRFC]

Shrewsbury's form this season when Okenabirhie has played

P17 W7 D6 L4 Pts 27 PPG 1.59 Play off form

When he hasn't played
P9 W1 D4 L4 Pts7 PPG 0.78 Relegation form.

Some managers have blind spots.

At least half his appearances have been as a sub, not sure you can really say that he’s had the influence you imply.

Regardless, if it happens I think it’s another decent signing - a good option to have across the forward line and hopefully still the capacity to improve.

[Alan Southstand]

We can get both new strikers into the same song:

Feeeeeey feeey baby
Ooh aah
I wanna know
Devante Cole

 

[ChrisBx]

Hopefully we get him in on a substantial contract. He could be one who thrives here.

[Campsall rover]

https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers-set-confirm-fejiri-okenabirhie-signing-shrewsbury-town-1379687

It's happening.

Question. Why are most transfers with a fee involved being quoted as “undisclosed”?
This never used to be the case. I find it a bit annoying as surely the supporters should have the right to know how much the clubs are paying for players. For a start it adds to the interest.
I just don’t understand why this apparent secrecy over the last few years.
It has to be declared to the revenue, so what’s the problem?

Anyone have any answer to this one or anyone feel the same as me?

[Glyn_Wigley]

Hopefully we get him in on a substantial contract. He could be one who thrives here.

I'd make sure he thrives first before giving a substantial contract.

[IDM]

https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers-set-confirm-fejiri-okenabirhie-signing-shrewsbury-town-1379687

It's happening.

Question. Why are most transfers with a fee involved being quoted as “undisclosed”?
This never used to be the case. I find it a bit annoying as surely the supporters should have the right to know how much the clubs are paying for players. For a start it adds to the interest.
I just don’t understand why this apparent secrecy over the last few years.
It has to be declared to the revenue, so what’s the problem?

Anyone have any answer to this one or anyone feel the same as me?

Doesn’t bother me - the main thing is getting the players in.

As for needing to know, I don’t agree - it’s interesting but not essential.?

[ravenrover]

https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers-set-confirm-fejiri-okenabirhie-signing-shrewsbury-town-1379687

It's happening.

Question. Why are most transfers with a fee involved being quoted as “undisclosed”?
This never used to be the case. I find it a bit annoying as surely the supporters should have the right to know how much the clubs are paying for players. For a start it adds to the interest.
I just don’t understand why this apparent secrecy over the last few years.
It has to be declared to the revenue, so what’s the problem?

Anyone have any answer to this one or anyone feel the same as me?

We have no right at all

[Wild Rover]

https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers-set-confirm-fejiri-okenabirhie-signing-shrewsbury-town-1379687

It's happening.

Question. Why are most transfers with a fee involved being quoted as “undisclosed”?
This never used to be the case. I find it a bit annoying as surely the supporters should have the right to know how much the clubs are paying for players. For a start it adds to the interest.
I just don’t understand why this apparent secrecy over the last few years.
It has to be declared to the revenue, so what’s the problem?

Anyone have any answer to this one or anyone feel the same as me?

Non disclosure means other teams who may be in the process of selling a player to DRFC doesn't know where to pitch the asking price for said player as the other club wont have any idea how much cash DRFC have at their disposal. That's how I see it. Not bothered myself as to whether we as fans know or not how much someone cost.

[idler]

We announce we pay £75,000 for a player and some will say that the board lack ambition, what sort of player costs that.
We pay a large sum and if he isn't an instant success some fans say what a waste of a large slice of our budget.
Judge a player on performance rather than on the size of the fee.

[SydneyRover]

https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers-set-confirm-fejiri-okenabirhie-signing-shrewsbury-town-1379687

It's happening.

Question. Why are most transfers with a fee involved being quoted as “undisclosed”?
This never used to be the case. I find it a bit annoying as surely the supporters should have the right to know how much the clubs are paying for players. For a start it adds to the interest.
I just don’t understand why this apparent secrecy over the last few years.
It has to be declared to the revenue, so what’s the problem?

Anyone have any answer to this one or anyone feel the same as me?

I suppose it's on a need to know basis and stops agents saying well you paid xxxx for him I want xxxx and keeps a lid on egos within a team.

[Campsall rover]

https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers-set-confirm-fejiri-okenabirhie-signing-shrewsbury-town-1379687

It's happening.

Question. Why are most transfers with a fee involved being quoted as “undisclosed”?
This never used to be the case. I find it a bit annoying as surely the supporters should have the right to know how much the clubs are paying for players. For a start it adds to the interest.
I just don’t understand why this apparent secrecy over the last few years.
It has to be declared to the revenue, so what’s the problem?

Anyone have any answer to this one or anyone feel the same as me?

We have no right at all

Legally we may not of course but most transfer fees were in the public domain in years gone by.
I am just curious as to why this has changed.

[Lifelong supporter]

Shropshire papers have already given it out as £75,000.
But does anybody really think these days that other teams and agents can't find out?
 

[BillyStubbsTears]

Bloody shite Bramhall.

What decent player is only worth £75,000?

And he's not worth that much.

[Campsall rover]

Shropshire papers have already given it out as £75,000.
But does anybody really think these days that other teams and agents can't find out?

Liam Hoden in the FreePress has also said £75.000 but also said it will probably be reported as undisclosed.

If it’s £75.000 why not just say so. There must be a reason why, what seems to be 90% of transfer fees are now “undisclosed” fee.