Seems that Ajose has scored 2 again today for Bury away at Northampton. He's a player who never really struck me as an outstanding talent in the academy or reserves but he seems to score goals wherever he plays.
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It's presumably because he's playing at least 2 levels below his ability. Hopefully he can ape Cleverley's steady ascent up the leagues.
His goals from the last match are up on the BBC site, the first in particular is very good:
BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | B | Bury
I think he's at the right level at the moment for his development. I wouldn't be surprised to see him on loan in the Championship next year though.
BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | B | Bury
I think he's at the right level at the moment for his development. I wouldn't be surprised to see him on loan in the Championship next year though.
That lob was 
Premature to cast him as an outstanding talent but equally premature to suggest that he can't make it. He does appear to be approaching his task with great professionalism and that has been brought to the attention of SAF who does feel he can make the grade.
As has been pointed out he needs a higher level next season which he'll surely get. I can see him progressing along the lines of Cleverly and one or two others who've appeared on the radar recently.One thing about him comapred to Cleverly is that he is a whole lot quicker
Scored again yesterday.
Bury are on track for automatic promotion to league 1
Bury are on track for automatic promotion to league 1
Really good to see him doing so well, though I get the impression (sadly) that he's not quite good enough for United. BUT he's come on a huge amount in the last season (arguably two), and every time he gets a chance he seems to take it.
He's still a kid, give him another year at a higher level before making a truer impression
If only if he could get rid of that silly facial hair above his lip......
Don't get me wrong - I'm not writing him off. But if I had to guess, I'd predict he'll end up at a decent Premier League level. Similar to Richardson, Simpson, Shawcross, Eagles, Jones or Campbell - all good players, but ultimately not good enough.
He actually got a goal and an assist. Nice to see him doing so well on loan. We may get a few bob for him at some point ala Frazier Campbell
It looks like he may well end up in the Championship next season:
Chase on for Ajose | Sky Sports | Football | Transfer Centre | Speculation
Chase on for Ajose | Sky Sports | Football | Transfer Centre | Speculation
Bury promoted to league 1
Think that'd be a permanent deal or another loan?
He signed a new contract in January so it'll be a loan
That's what I was leaning towards, hope so - although I've said I thought he'd go the way of Richardson et al., I'd like to see him given the kind of chance in the first team that Gibson has been given
He's a lot better than Richardson, better attitude and much more to his game TBF.There's no reason why he can't progress again in Div1 with Bury, where he's clearly enjoying his football, and then stake a claim for the 1st team.
SAF likes players with the right attitude and desire coupled with talent...I feel Nicky has this but let's wait and see how it works out next season
It's extremely early (and a little absurd I think) to say 'he's a lot better than Richardson', who - regardless of what any of us think of him - is an established Premier League player. Better attitude? Certainly seems it. More to his game? We'll have to see as he moves up the divisions. He's done superbly well in League Two but that's all so far - kids have had fine loan spells in higher leagues and not got anywhere near making it with us (Richardson did very well on loan with WBA in the Prem, remember).
Hardly.
I saw a lot of Richardson in his early years with the youth team and IMO he was very overrated. Ajose has a lot more in his armoury than Richardson; for one he can use both feet better and is a better team player.
As for Richardson being an established PL player...it kind of depends on what one terms "established". To my knowledge he hasn't really established himself anywhere.....one or two sparkling performances very sporadically don't mean a lot in the final analysis
I like Ajose and I think he's a real productive player. I think Richardson is/was a bit meh. Maybe he believed the hype about him? I remember once, seeing him doing the Giggs celebration (that he used to do with ince) and nearly threw up. Ajose will find it harder though or just as hard not because of anything really other then look who he'd have to keep out the team. His record is real good whatever levels he's played and I don't think you can fault him and I think a mid 20's Richardson is still a bit meh. Still a bit hot and cold. Not really pushed and threatened breaking into a poor England set up.
Richardson is/was one of the most naturally talented kids to come through our academy in the last decade. Never quite put it all together but he certainly wasn't "meh" If Ajose turns out to be anything like as talented as Richardson I'd be delighted.
Agree with every word. At this stage, if we end up getting significant dosh from a Premiership side for him, I'd be extremely pleased. That said, I can't wait to see just how much he's matured when he hopefully features for the reserves in pre-season, before going out on-loan to a Championship side.
He was decent but nothing amazing. He was better probably in his head then on the field but I think technically lots of young players here have limitations. Ajose is different, probably more effective. Just lacking games/experience but I think unfortunately, he's going to find it hard to break through
When you think about Richardson, he has a decent shot/set piece - he should be more influencial then he is or maybe score more goals. However, I can't deny that celebration put me off him. I know it's speculative but I go back to Roy Keanes comments about players thinking they'd made it and maybe that's a flaw he's got?
But I do like Ajose. Consistantly scores goals. Can create. Has a trick or two but doesn't try to complicate things and so next season hopefully he'll be tested at a higher level
Good point! Hasn't done a certain Ecuadorean winger any harm
He's played at least 25 league matches in each of the last three seasons for Sunderland...fairly established.
Has he? Blimey, I never would have thought it was that many, I just don't hear a lot about him.
Richardson was comfortably the better player imo. Strange comparison.
Think people are being a bit harsh on Richardson. Sure, his attitude was poor, and in the end he wasn't good enough to stay at United. But he played a decent number of games for us, even won a couple of England caps (scored 2 on his debut against the USA if I remember rightly too).
When he was in the youth team/reserves he looked very promising, it didn't work out, but I've not seen enough in Ajose yet (ability wise) to say that he's "a lot better than Richardson". His attitude is definitely better, but he's got a long way to go before he's even as good as Richardson, let alone a lot better - but here's hoping, I'd love to see Nick succeed at United.
When he was in the youth team/reserves he looked very promising, it didn't work out, but I've not seen enough in Ajose yet (ability wise) to say that he's "a lot better than Richardson". His attitude is definitely better, but he's got a long way to go before he's even as good as Richardson, let alone a lot better - but here's hoping, I'd love to see Nick succeed at United.
There you have it boys, the uninformed opinion. An instant L in any debate.
Article from F365
Football365 | All The News | Football News | AJOSE DECISION 'IN A FEW WEEKS'
I would think Peterborough would have good chance of capturing him on loan, unless he wants to link up again with Alan Knill
Football365 | All The News | Football News | AJOSE DECISION 'IN A FEW WEEKS'
I would think Peterborough would have good chance of capturing him on loan, unless he wants to link up again with Alan Knill
Scunthorpe are in league 1
Posh in the championship and are almost certainly selling their best striker
I think it'll be a squad role in a championship club..
Posh in the championship and are almost certainly selling their best striker
I think it'll be a squad role in a championship club..
Posh had Mendez-Laing last season, if he goes back to Wolves and Ajose goes there should get a lot of football. SAF jr also gave previous loanees a lot of minutes so would be a good move.
Peterbrough have to be far and away favourites with Fergie Jr. in the dug out
Rumours from an MEN journo that he will be sold to a Championship club for a six figure fee.
A very good player, but I would be both surprised and delighted if he ends up making it at United.
Too soon to sell
Why not give him another season?
Why not give him another season?
He just signed a two year extension. Don't think he would be sold just yet.
There's an interview with the Bury manager up on the MEN site where he says it looks like he's on the verge of a transfer to a Championship Club involving 'a lot of money'.
I wonder if another is going to Hull?
I wonder if another is going to Hull?
Peterborough has been mentioned.
I thought he deserved another season after his loan spell last year, I think his career could've paralleled Tom Cleverley's.
I thought he deserved another season after his loan spell last year, I think his career could've paralleled Tom Cleverley's.
I would of loaned him to a Championship side and took it from there like with Frazier Campbell. I was impressed with Ajose after the talk he had finally knuckled down with his training and his performances echoed that effort.