[Archived] David Hoilett

[mark]

He has agreed a two and a half year contract

Link here

crackin news! some excellent young talent at ewood at the moment, the best since the dunn, duff & jansen era?

if it's true that the boy fancies himself as a striker I would like to see him along side niko for a game or three now we've all but secured safety. Could be a classic little and large partnership...

[1864roverite]

Good news and I think its a moral victory for the Club and Sam.

If DH improves and becomes a hit then it guarantees a big fee for him if and when a big club comes knocking.

[TimmyJimmy]

He has agreed a two and a half year contract

Link here

Two and a half years is very cautionary, he obviously doesn't want to commit to a 'standard' four year deal so I suppose he's keeping his options open to go if he doesn't get to play striker. Works against us because if he does well we will have little bargining power to keep him so the transfer values could suffer.

Still, glass half full eh - very good news he's staying, yet another talented youngster on board. Keep going Sam, we're going to have a cracking side before long.

[LeChuck]

He has agreed a two and a half year contract

Link here

Fantastic news.

I really wasn't expecting that...makes our job in the summer look a whole lot easier.

Really looking forward to seeing how he progresses now.

[Manc Rover]

Good news i guess. I dont think he's overly great at the moment but if we can improve his final ball, composure then he could be a good un very soon. Raw pace is exactly what we need and great another young player with promise is committing.

[tcj_jones]

Excellent news. With Dunn and Hoilett tied down, Allardyce is guaranteed a strong squad in the summer in which to build on.

Anybody know what the contract situation is with Pedersen?

[Amo]

Yes, this is excellent news. Let's see if he can push on now and fulfil his potential.

[Gav]

Yes, this is excellent news. Let's see if he can push on now and fulfil his potential.

This is just the type of signing the manager would be looking to make in the summer, young with sell on potential, and probably costing 2 million to do so.

The lad can be exciting to watch, but like Topman has said, he needs to fulfil his potential

[Hughesy]

Anybody know what the contract situation is with Pedersen?

Offer on the table....will be interesting to see if he signs too!

Also I wonder if Reid will get a new deal?!

[joey_big_nose]

If he improves his finishing I would be tempted to play him up top with Kalinic as a Bellamy type of forward. Thta could work well. Problem is that I do not think I have ever seen him stirke the ball convincingly, and his through balls seem wayward too.

All can be improved though.

[T4E]

I actually think he'd work better off Di Santo feeding off scraps. Nikola would take up a lot of the same spaces.

[RibbleValleyRover]

Good news. He clearly has some potential so hopefully we can nurture it over the next two years, but if it doesn't work out we will be in a better position to sell. Win-win situation.

[tcj_jones]

To me, his finishing and composure in front of goal just isn't good enough for a striker. Then again, that could change. Eitehr way, it's great to have somebody in the team with a bit of pace.

[ManicRover]

Very happy he will be staying with Rovers. He is only 19 so there is lots of room from improvement.

[Pedderz0912]

I am very happy 'Junior' has signed a new contract - Fair play I thought his agents had talked him out of it (Good pressure by sam also ;-)) Inmy opinion this is the best prospect we have had come through and along with jones, ollsson, Niko and Nzonzi (to an extent)we have a good blend now of young guns and experience

This is the first time in a while I feel we have a very good squad and competition for places is going to be tough now - I know we need another forward though unless Hoiellet can provide this for us

Well done Junior and I hope you fulfil the potential and bring all us rovers fans many happy memories.

[LeChuck]

To me, his finishing and composure in front of goal just isn't good enough for a striker. Then again, that could change.

Agreed.

He reminds me of Walcott a bit. He's another one who wants to play as a central striker, but is learning his trade as a wide player whilst he hones his skills.

It happens with a lot of players like that, it's no surprise to find he is out wide. I can't see any top level club giving him games as a striker really, you have to be a Defoe-type clinical striker to play upfront with a small physique nowadays.

[AndyC]

Agreed.

He reminds me of Walcott a bit. He's another one who wants to play as a central striker, but is learning his trade as a wide player whilst he hones his skills.

It happens with a lot of players like that, it's no surprise to find he is out wide. I can't see any top level club giving him games as a striker really, you have to a Defoe-type clinical striker to play upfront with a small physique nowadays.

its also the model for how wenger bought thierry henry on....

very fast winger, turned into devastating striker.

[Guest roverspogges]

Very pleased he's signed the contract, he's nowhere near the finished article but the lads got the potential to be a good player for us.

[The Rover of Finland]

Very good news. Junior is far away from ready player. Honestly can´t see him as a striker yet but useable when playing 5 on midfield. Big win for Sam, no doubt.

[CAPT KAYOS]

Also falls in line with the 'homegrown talent' requirement that will be needed in the squad coming soon.

Strikes me at the moment as one of those players that gets better the longer the game goes on - just doesn't get must chance to last out a full game - probably becuase alot of the time he doesn't appear to be in it.

Hopefully will adjust as Olsson appears to have done.

Good news and very positive for the club.

[Hughesy]

I think at 19 and in his 1st season, he has shown some real promise. He was very unlucky not to bag a goal at weekend and he has set a couple up too. He has raw pace which is unusual for us, and im glad we have protected our asset here!

[Majiball]

Thats made my week.

As others have said lets see if he can now push on and cement at starting berth.

[Pinch]

Also falls in line with the 'homegrown talent' requirement that will be needed in the squad coming soon.

Strikes me at the moment as one of those players that gets better the longer the game goes on - just doesn't get must chance to last out a full game - probably becuase alot of the time he doesn't appear to be in it.

Hopefully will adjust as Olsson appears to have done.

Good news and very positive for the club.

Exactly. That is key, and seems to be that even the big spenders like Chelsea and City are focusing on this. As many have said, we've put a lot into developing the lad, it would be a shame to have lost him for nought.

I saw this Graham Taylor interview where he said that a quality player must be 10/10 at one skill: shooting, passing, speed, etc. The fact that Junior brings some pace into the side is such a big thing, I'm sure with more experience he'll kick on...I think he already has a bit.

[herbergeehh]

Brilliant news, although I must admit, I have been a bit disappointed with his performances - I did expect more. Hopefully it will come.

[den]

Just read this now. Excellent news. He's a way to go to make the grade yet, but hopefully signing the contract will settle him and allow him to develop steadily.