Noble Okello

[Bison44 5,967]

15 minutes ago, Colliedor said:

After seeing how Vanney treats Fraser, we'll be seeing Okello make his tfc debut on the bench in another oooohh 3 years from now?

I was hoping the other way...a nice loan to Y9.  Anything to get out of USL-1. Hate to seem him stagnate there another year.  

[Colliedor 464]

4 minutes ago, Bison44 said:

I was hoping the other way...a nice loan to Y9.  Anything to get out of USL-1. Hate to seem him stagnate there another year.  

Agree. a nice loan to the CPL could be good if he has no intentions of using him.

[Bison44 5,967]

I'm sure there will be an exciting Superdraft pick that will jump infront of Okello next year if Vanney is still there.  

[toontownman 2,856]

Maybe we can get Okello a fake US Passport/Citizenship. Bingo.

[RS 1,968]

Worked for Ayo Akinola, amirite?

[Corazon 1,514]

Looks like hes about to get his first taste of MLS action today coming off the bench.

Edited July 21, 2020 by Corazon

[Gian-Luca 3,381]

He looked pretty good, the way he can make up ground on the pitch and win balls in the air was very impressive. Bradley was tired as hell in his match so you can see why Vanney put on Okello for Delgado instead of Fraser - Fraser is more in the Bradley mold but Okello looks like more of a physically-superior version of Delgado (and hopefully a more skilled version as well, but we'll have to see on that front).

[Corazon 1,514]

8 minutes ago, Gian-Luca said:

He looked pretty good, the way he can make up ground on the pitch and win balls in the air was very impressive. Bradley was tired as hell in his match so you can see why Vanney put on Okello for Delgado instead of Fraser - Fraser is more in the Bradley mold but Okello looks like more of a physically-superior version of Delgado (and hopefully a more skilled version as well, but we'll have to see on that front).

Maybe one day we can dream of a midfield of Okello for Delgado & Fraser for Bradley playing alongside Osorio!

[Mikmacdo 1,144]

I hope he becomes a CB one day. He is a massive and reminds me of Matip who used to be a DM. 

[Gian-Luca 3,381]

5 minutes ago, Corazon said:

Maybe one day we can dream of a midfield of Okello for Delgado & Fraser for Bradley playing alongside Osorio!

Even better for me, Fraser as a CB and Okello in the midfield.

[Ruffian 1,629]

3 minutes ago, Mikmacdo said:

I hope he becomes a CB one day. He is a massive and reminds me of Matip who used to be a DM. 

The play that stood out most from him in that game was when he was able to get multiple blocks using his feet on successive shots inside the box. This type of play definitely shows his CB potential.

[El Diego 773]

It's easy to see why a coach would like this player. He can cover so much ground in just a few strides. CB may seem obvious but if he can stick in midfield I would prefer him there.

[aredding77 68]

Noble has been loaned out to HB Koge FC of the Danish second division for the remainder of the 2020 Fall season.  This is the same team that TFC loaned Rocco Romeo too (however Rocco's loan is for the full Danish which ends in the spring).

Edited September 25, 2020 by aredding77

[archer21 406]

18 minutes ago, aredding77 said:

Noble has been loaned out to HB Koge FC of the Danish second division for the remainder of the 2020 Fall season.  This is the same team that TFC loaned Rocco Romeo to (however Rocco's loan is for the full Danish which ends in the spring).

Looks like Romeo has started all their games this season, so hopefully Okello can get a lot of minutes as well.

[Gian-Luca 3,381]

Glad he's (likely) going to get some first-team minutes over there, but timing of this move is bizarre from TFC perspective as they are desperately short of midfielders right now because of a glut of injuries, further compounded with a heavy 2-games per week schedule, so they decide to make themselves even thinner there at the worst possible time. However, maybe it's a sign that they were at least pleased with Nelson's performance against NYCFC on Wednesday (currently the only team he seems to be allowed to play against).

[Corazon 1,514]

10 minutes ago, Gian-Luca said:

Glad he's (likely) going to get some first-team minutes over there, but timing of this move is bizarre from TFC perspective as they are desperately short of midfielders right now because of a glut of injuries, further compounded with a heavy 2-games per week schedule, so they decide to make themselves even thinner there at the worst possible time. However, maybe it's a sign that they were at least pleased with Nelson's performance against NYCFC on Wednesday (currently the only team he seems to be allowed to play against).

I also heard that Fraser might be back this weekend and I don't believe Marky is out too long either.

[Bison44 5,967]

3 hours ago, Gian-Luca said:

Glad he's (likely) going to get some first-team minutes over there, but timing of this move is bizarre from TFC perspective as they are desperately short of midfielders right now because of a glut of injuries, further compounded with a heavy 2-games per week schedule, so they decide to make themselves even thinner there at the worst possible time. However, maybe it's a sign that they were at least pleased with Nelson's performance against NYCFC on Wednesday (currently the only team he seems to be allowed to play against).

Thats only if you believe Fraser is hurt and not just being sat down.   Still have Oso, Piatti, Poz to take 3 of the 4 or 5 spots..with Deleon, Endoh, Nelsen, Lareya/Shaff in a pinch on the wing.  Good thing is that Vanney is forced out of his little 11-12 player bubble and is expanding his bench. 

And you would have to believe that they were ever going to give Okello a shot this season, which was probably a long shot. Should have sent Okello to CPL for all the good it did him to stick with the big club Look at the exposure Dunn got with his short run in WPG.   

[Bdog 784]

8 hours ago, aredding77 said:

Noble has been loaned out to HB Koge FC of the Danish second division for the remainder of the 2020 Fall season.  This is the same team that TFC loaned Rocco Romeo too (however Rocco's loan is for the full Danish which ends in the spring).

Good, he looks really promising but desperately needs playing time that TFC won’t give him. 

[Snowcrash 610]

 

Nice goal. Intercepted clearing pass from the keeper and lofted the ball over him. 

Play begins around the 0:35 mark of the video.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1311733552325767171

 

Edited October 2, 2020 by Snowcrash

[sebdeserio 138]

First game too I wonder why the second danish tier was the best they could do to loan him. Maybe the only place that guaranteed play time.

[badname22 464]

19 minutes ago, sebdeserio said:

First game too I wonder why the second danish tier was the best they could do to loan him. Maybe the only place that guaranteed play time.

Maybe they have some sort of relationship with TFC given that Romeo is also there

[dyslexic nam 9,533]

38 minutes ago, sebdeserio said:

First game too I wonder why the second danish tier was the best they could do to loan him. Maybe the only place that guaranteed play time.

I won’t pretend I know how D2 this place compares to D2 that place, but if he was consistently not even making the bench in MLS, I am not sure how high we can expect him to land when it comes to a loan.  
 

The main thing for me is playing time.  Given his physical attributes, I want him to get every opportunity to play and improve.   

[bfque8 450]

highlights of Koge's 1-1 draw at Fredericia a couple days ago: 

Noble features with a nice run up the middle - he's the #6 in this clip.

 

 

[Shortdutchcanuck 1,531]

 

Beast mode!  Looks like he put on a bit of muscle in Denmark.  Still wonder if he might make a good centre back.

[Bison44 5,967]

Cripes!!  I thought he was an imposing figure before...I think he might make a tight end, or maybe a linebacker.