John Pelu

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 59359 Location: Trondhjem

"Player of the year" in 1st division has signed for Rosenborg.

The transfer fee is undisclosed, but Pelu was valued at 3 million NOK earlier on.

Read more: Rosenborg sign Pelu

He played at the right flank at Kongsvinger, but maybe he can be used on the left side too. This will be good when/if Traore is placed on the left back.

Here is by the way some of his goals in 2007. Tommel'n opp!

Gerrit · Posted: 27.12.2007 18:43 Post subject:

Seems like a good transfer! The only question is: will he easily adapt to Rosenborg, because from the second division to one of the best clubs in the country is a big step. However, we had young local players breaking through so often before, and I am fully confident he can be the next one in the row.

I assume there is no problem in him being able to play vs Fiorentina?
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Christian · Posted: 27.12.2007 22:17 Post subject:

Well, I think heÂ´d be able to play the UEFA-matches. Except we would sign two other players - so one has to stay out.
As I have written in Norwegian Forum, I think Pelu could be a good choice, but have not heard anything about him yet, except the usual commentarys on the net. But to be honest; show me a place where the worst sides of a players are shown, it is normal to name his strengths.
I wish Pelu good luck to succeed in Trondheim and hope Erik Hoftun is right about his opinion. I just trust him...

But I still miss a big name for the team, such as BjÃ¸rkÃ¸y could have been. Open your wallet! John Carew was expensive, but he was very good! And we sold him for even more!! Smile

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Ballahl · Veteran Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 5561

BjÃ¸rkÃ¸y is Not a "big name" an far too exspensive..

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Christian · Posted: 28.12.2007 01:10 Post subject:

Well, BjÃ¸rkÃ¸y is not a big name as Iversen, Riseth or Nannskog. But he is established in Tippeligaen and could help RBK more than Pelu. That is my humble opinion, but as mentioned, I know BjÃ¸rkÃ¸y better than Pelu.
The other argument of signing expensive players:
Rosenborg is a football-club, not a bank. Of course, we should be careful and watch after the money. But at first we should focus on success in football and not economy! To name it, RBK has financial muscles by CL the last years, I guess, and has an advantage by that to other norwegian clubs. Bayern MÃ¼nchen bought good players for a lot of money, and it was not a fault. We are not FCB, but to buy a good player would not be the most stupid thing.
The other point to give away money to opponents. That is a brick of the system. But as long as the player helps us more than the money the other club... Well, I can have a different point of view than you, but therefore it is a forum, to discuss the different views.
You donÂ´t have to join my opinion, but I think that could be the best way.

But it is a thread about Pelu. So let the new John be as the old John was... Wink

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2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 59359 Location: Trondhjem

Today clubs like Brann (Bergen) and VÃ¥lerenga (Oslo) are backed by rich investors, paying big transfer fees and wages. Rosenborg are still the richest when it comes to assets, but our cash flow is not as it used to be, and we have serious problems trying to sign the greatest players of our domestic league.

Continue the discussion here: The future of Rosenborg

Skotten · Posted: 28.12.2007 14:54 Post subject:

Time will tell with Pelu although I would rather have bought Norwegian.

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 59359 Location: Trondhjem

On trial at Real Salt Lake

Guess a loan is preferable for RBK.

Skotten · Posted: 16.03.2009 20:24 Post subject:

Interesting move for him, not so good for us but then again we've brought in quite a few players of late.

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 59359 Location: Trondhjem

Swedish Striker Won't Trial at RSL

Guess some other, more interesting club have shown up.

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 59359 Location: Trondhjem

Trial at Houston Dynamo instead

It turns out his agent neglected to inform RSL general manager Garth Lagerwey and coach Jason Kreis that the Houston Dynamo had already filed a discovering claim on Pelu.

drew0708s · Junior Joined: 20 Mar 2009 Posts: 2 Location: Houston, Tx

Hello,

I was trying to get some information on this striker the Dynamo have on trail, is he a good striker?

thanks

kristobal · Posted: 20.03.2009 18:13 Post subject:

He was very successfull two seasons ago in Norwegian 2nd division. His pace is very good and his finishing qualities as well.

Due to injuries and other good strikers in Rosenborg BK last season he did not play much at the highest level. He is best as a winger, but may also do a good job as one of two strikers - if the other one is a more physical strong player.

Socrates · Veteran Joined: 09 Jul 2005 Posts: 1118

He is very, very fast. Probably Rosenborg's fastest player. I think he can be a good striker for Houston, and I think he can be a good signing for any MLS-club. The main reason why Rosenborg want to sell him or send him on loan is because Rosenborg signed two new strikers last week.

attach · Posted: 20.03.2009 18:20 Post subject:

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 59359 Location: Trondhjem

The Dynamo's not-so-secret search for a forward to complement Brian Ching just got a whole lot more interesting. With Kei Kamara now suspended for two games, the Dynamo will try out 27-year old Swedish forward John Pelu, who had been with Rosenborg BK in Norway.

Kinnear confirmed that Pelu will train with the team Thursday in Houston.

"He'll be training tomorrow," said Kinnear. "We're looking at players, and his name came up. He looked pretty good to us, so we'll bring him in to have a look."

Read more: Dynamo ready to leave 2008 behind

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 59359 Location: Trondhjem

The Dynamo are looking to sign forward Ade Akinbiyi, a well-traveled veteran of the English leagues, as early as next week.

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The Dynamo have Swedish forward John Pelu on trial through today. Kinnear said a decision on Pelu will come soon.

Read more: Dynamo looking to sign Akinbiyi of English leagues

Guess this means Houston won't sign Pelu.

kristobal · Posted: 26.03.2009 11:27 Post subject:

LOL, remember Akinbiyi from his Leicester years. I had him as striker in Dagblad-manager, because he was cheap and i hoped he would score some goals.

Reports told he had lots of chances to score, but did not manage to put the ball into the net. Dont know if he has become a better finisher since then, but he was obviously no success in my team Smile

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 59359 Location: Trondhjem

When Ade Akinbiyi bore down on Brad Friedel, the Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper, on Monday, a nation held its breath. Could Akinbiyi, the king of the miss, a striker arousing teasing and sympathy, finally score his first Premiership goal of the season?

Read more: On the Spot: Ade Akinbiyi

attach · Posted: 26.03.2009 13:16 Post subject:

Haha, Akinbiyi is a old "hero" from Championship Manager on Amiga back in the early nineties. Him and Dele Adebola.

drew0708s · Junior Joined: 20 Mar 2009 Posts: 2 Location: Houston, Tx

Yeah the Dynamo have Akinbiyi in town on Friday to take a physical. Looks like they are going to sign the striker. I hope Akinbiyi isnt as bad as you guys say he is. I realy hope they sign Pelu.

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 59359 Location: Trondhjem

Sold to Haugesund after successful loan.

Skotten · Posted: 12.08.2009 21:43 Post subject:

Hmm, bit of a step down? Looked ok for a while with us, maybe not to Hamren's liking though.