Thought he took his goal very well against Reading and at the moment my first impressions are on the positve side. Looks like a more direct type of wide man, if that's what he is. He looks pretty nippy and when he gets the ball and he's straight at the defenders, none of the running around the houses like Stelios. He's not been up against any major stoppers yet, and this direct approach he has may be very frustrating when he is. I only hope he doesn't turn out to be another Pederson/Stelios type player.

Thought he took his goal very well against Reading and at the moment my first impressions are on the positve side. Looks like a more direct type of wide man, if that's what he is. He looks pretty nippy and when he gets the ball and he's straight at the defenders, none of the running around the houses like Stelios. He's not been up against any major stoppers yet, and this direct approach he has may be very frustrating when he is. I only hope he doesn't turn out to be another Pederson/Stelios type player.

 

 

looks like he will flatten most defenders

Thought he took his goal very well against Reading and at the moment my first impressions are on the positve side. Looks like a more direct type of wide man, if that's what he is. He looks pretty nippy and when he gets the ball and he's straight at the defenders, none of the running around the houses like Stelios. He's not been up against any major stoppers yet, and this direct approach he has may be very frustrating when he is. I only hope he doesn't turn out to be another Pederson/Stelios type player.

 

At the time those guys did us proud and I hope Braaten has as much an impact as those two.

At the time those guys did us proud and I hope Braaten has as much an impact as those two.

 

Never was in the anti Pedders or Stelios camps, and I don't want this thread to divert in to one about them two. My point was that they did 'frustrate' a lot of fans and I only hope that Braaten doesn't do the same.

Homer says he's bobbins so he must be

He could do with shedding a stone, then he needs a bit of time to adjust to the pace of the Prem. FWIW i reckon he'll be a good 'un

Looks like he will be good, he could have had at least another goal at the weekend if the ball was played to him.

Raw direct awesome power and pace, he could be special if he knuckles down and sheds some weight, one thing is for sure you will not see ferdinand or terry playing in carpet slippers at the reebok if braaten is around.

Braaten did look a bit overweight, and will take a bit of time to adjust to the Prem.

But careful - his build may be part of his aggressive attacking approach, and may not impact his speed too much.

Should be interesting to see how he adjusts .....

Homer says he's bobbins so he must be

 

he looked exactly as i said, head down and no idea of what was a around him.

 

but if he comes on for last 10mins each week and does as he did on sat, i'd be more than happy.

he looked exactly as i said, head down and no idea of what was a around him.

 

but if he comes on for last 10mins each week and does as he did on sat, i'd be more than happy.

 

Baits workin' then

Baits workin' then

 

no biting here, just stating the facts

no biting here, just stating the facts

 

Is he not a Norwegian international? Can't be a bad un if he is. I thought he did well when he came on. If he can run that fast with a bit of timber I bet he is lightening without it.

Is he not a Norwegian international?

 

Yes. He plays up front for them, rather than out wide.

Reminds me of Big Trevor Morgan with his fleet footed style. Sumo!

he's a selfish bastard!i had a fiver on speed 1st goal and 2-0 win then up popped braaten in the 92nd minute! odds 110/1 bastard!

he's a selfish bastard!i had a fiver on speed 1st goal and 2-0 win then up popped braaten in the 92nd minute! odds 110/1 bastard!

 

 

I had 2-0 but no 1st goal scorer

 

 

You don't need the money anyway

I had 2-0 but no 1st goal scorer

You don't need the money anyway

 

 

need the money to go in last orders on saturday and letch over the barmaid we saw after match

need the money to go in last orders on saturday and letch over the barmaid we saw after match

 

 

aah you noticed eh!!!

 

 

wtf is she doing working there??

she's far too classy for that place

he's a selfish bastard!i had a fiver on speed 1st goal and 2-0 win then up popped braaten in the 92nd minute! odds 110/1 bastard!

I presume you are the lad who was sat in front of me, , I'm sorry for celebrating the 3rd goal, after you had told us about your bet, but we do need to boost our goal difference

Braaten has become one of the most profiled players of the Norwegian Premier League, through his colourful, untraditional and artistic playing style. He has become known especially for his individual technical skills and physical strength, and as a player who will do unexpected things on the field, surprising both opposing players as well as the audience. (soure : Wikipedia).

surprising both opposing players as well as the audience. (soure : Wikipedia).

Mark Gavin had those qualitites in abundance.

Quoting Wikipedia adds as much validity to any discussion as adding the word FACT.

Anelka must be a strong lad too - when Bratten jumped onto him after scoring I feared he would put his back out!

Anelka must be a strong lad too - when Bratten jumped onto him after scoring I feared he would put his back out!

 

No chance of putting the Elks back out mate. You try bowing towards Mecca a good few times a day and see how strong your lower back muscles get.