Just come across this from a spurs fan - This is likely it for Jon Obika, but biggie ups for him for earning a good shot at being a solid pro with his loan and Under-21 league performances.
Jonathan Obika's chance of becoming a first team player for Tottenham Hotspur passed a long time ago, but heading into last season, it looked like his chances of sticking with a very solid lower-division team were starting to fall by the wayside as well. Then, last season, he was dominant in the Under-21 Premier League before heading out on loan to Charlton. He scored three times in 10 appearances there, and now manager Chris Powell wants to sign him permanently.
Powell talked to the media after a pre-season match against Welling on Saturday and talked about his desire to sign the Tottenham striker.
"We will see with Jon. I can't really see him affecting Spurs' first-team and he did extremely well for us last year. He is a player that we really liked, he did tremendously well and the fans took to him. He may be a player that could wear the red of Charlton again. I would like it to happen but we will wait and see."
Obviously, this is going to come down to what kind of fee Charlton are willing to offer. Daniel Levy isn't going to shake down anyone over Jon Obika, but he did well enough last year that he can command some sort of fee from a Championship or League One club. While Charlton's finances have become much more secure recently, they're not exactly swimming in money.
In any event, I'm just happy that Obika has suitors. He was looking like a guy who was going to struggle to make it as a full-time pro, and now he likely has his choice of a few solid teams. Here's to hoping we can work something out and he can finally become a first team regular somewhere.
Though he scored some important goals towards the end of last season, I'm not really convinced he is a player that is worth us spending hundreds of thousands on. No real traits stood out...
He had a bit of pace, but nothing that most Championship defenders can't handle (unlike Danny Haynes). His touch and control was pretty average.
I'd have him down as an average player who I would be welcome to have back on loan.
Though he scored some important goals towards the end of last season, I'm not really convinced he is a player that is worth us spending hundreds of thousands on. No real traits stood out...
He had a bit of pace, but nothing that most Championship defenders can't handle (unlike Danny Haynes). His touch and control was pretty average.
I'd have him down as an average player who I would be welcome to have back on loan.
Thought his touch, pace and above all strength were above average. Unlike Danny Haynes tbh.
Ideally, well get him on loan with a view to a sale in January - if all works out.
Maybe but Levy wants a fee and if for whatever reason Obika doesn't do it before January then any chance of a fee is gone. I don't think Spurs will let him out wIthout a fee. Hope I'm wrong.
Though he scored some important goals towards the end of last season, I'm not really convinced he is a player that is worth us spending hundreds of thousands on. No real traits stood out...
He had a bit of pace, but nothing that most Championship defenders can't handle (unlike Danny Haynes). His touch and control was pretty average.
I'd have him down as an average player who I would be welcome to have back on loan.
Thought his touch, pace and above all strength were above average. Unlike Danny Haynes tbh.
Not sure how you came to that conclusion on Haynes. I'd have him down as the fastest striker in the Championship.
His finishing from range and within the box was impressive too. The only quality that Obika demonstrated more than Haynes was fitness.
I think Obika showed a good turn of pace. Not as quick as Haynes but his touch was equal and strength superior. On the whole taking fitness into account I would prefer Obika.
Ideally, well get him on loan with a view to a sale in January - if all works out.
So you agree a fee now, which is dependant on the player being worth that fee in January. Spurs aren't skint. They don't want to give players away that have a value of course- but our argument would be - we think Obika has a value based on the limited game time he has had with us- we will pay that value in January, if he maintains it. This sort of deal is done regularly and if Spurs have faith in the player - they have nothing to lose. But we are dealing with peanuts to them anyway!
Ideally, well get him on loan with a view to a sale in January - if all works out.
So you agree a fee now, which is dependant on the player being worth that fee in January. Spurs aren't skint. They don't want to give players away that have a value of course- but our argument would be - we think Obika has a value based on the limited game time he has had with us- we will pay that value in January, if he maintains it. This sort of deal is done regularly and if Spurs have faith in the player - they have nothing to lose. But we are dealing with peanuts to them anyway!
Not sure the rumoured 400k is peanuts to either Spurs or us.
Ideally, well get him on loan with a view to a sale in January - if all works out.
So you agree a fee now, which is dependant on the player being worth that fee in January. Spurs aren't skint. They don't want to give players away that have a value of course- but our argument would be - we think Obika has a value based on the limited game time he has had with us- we will pay that value in January, if he maintains it. This sort of deal is done regularly and if Spurs have faith in the player - they have nothing to lose. But we are dealing with peanuts to them anyway!
Not sure the rumoured 400k is peanuts to either Spurs or us.
Certainly not peanuts to us, but certainly peanuts to Spurs. This is about them not being a charity more than the money I suspect!
Ideally, well get him on loan with a view to a sale in January - if all works out.
So you agree a fee now, which is dependant on the player being worth that fee in January. Spurs aren't skint. They don't want to give players away that have a value of course- but our argument would be - we think Obika has a value based on the limited game time he has had with us- we will pay that value in January, if he maintains it. This sort of deal is done regularly and if Spurs have faith in the player - they have nothing to lose. But we are dealing with peanuts to them anyway!
Not sure the rumoured 400k is peanuts to either Spurs or us.
Certainly not peanuts to us, but certainly peanuts to Spurs. This is about them not being a charity more than the money I suspect!
Then why not release him ? He's not ever going to be good enough for Spurs. They want a fee and will be prepared to play hardball for it.
Not convinced by Obika, would have him on a freebie but be a little dissapointed if we paid money for him. better options out there if cash is involved IMO.
Am I the only one who thinks Obika is ridiculously overhyped on here? If it were not for the two late goals he'd be a total nothing-merchant
He came off the bench against Wolves with about 10 minutes to go I seem to remember and scored and came on even later against Leeds before getting the winner. Two goals in about 15 minutes ain't a bad return.
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Jonathan Obika's chance of becoming a first team player for Tottenham Hotspur passed a long time ago, but heading into last season, it looked like his chances of sticking with a very solid lower-division team were starting to fall by the wayside as well. Then, last season, he was dominant in the Under-21 Premier League before heading out on loan to Charlton. He scored three times in 10 appearances there, and now manager Chris Powell wants to sign him permanently.
Powell talked to the media after a pre-season match against Welling on Saturday and talked about his desire to sign the Tottenham striker.
"We will see with Jon. I can't really see him affecting Spurs' first-team and he did extremely well for us last year. He is a player that we really liked, he did tremendously well and the fans took to him. He may be a player that could wear the red of Charlton again. I would like it to happen but we will wait and see."
Obviously, this is going to come down to what kind of fee Charlton are willing to offer. Daniel Levy isn't going to shake down anyone over Jon Obika, but he did well enough last year that he can command some sort of fee from a Championship or League One club. While Charlton's finances have become much more secure recently, they're not exactly swimming in money.
In any event, I'm just happy that Obika has suitors. He was looking like a guy who was going to struggle to make it as a full-time pro, and now he likely has his choice of a few solid teams. Here's to hoping we can work something out and he can finally become a first team regular somewhere.
He had a bit of pace, but nothing that most Championship defenders can't handle (unlike Danny Haynes).
His touch and control was pretty average.
I'd have him down as an average player who I would be welcome to have back on loan.
His finishing from range and within the box was impressive too. The only quality that Obika demonstrated more than Haynes was fitness.
I don't really see whats not to like.
If Yann hadn't scored those 12 goals last season he'd be a total nothing-merchant.
Everything financial will be "undisclosed".