" So who is he? & Why did we Sign him? "
Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:55 pm
CONFIRMED: Cardiff City Sign Wigan striker Omar Bogle on a three year contract, with the deal worth up to £1mill.
So who exactly is City's latest recruit?
By Tom Coleman
Here's everything you need to know.
Who is Omar Bogle?
Bogle is a 24-year-old English striker who only became a Football League player in August 2016, having previously risen through the ranks of non-league football.
He started his career at West Bromwich Albion's youth system in 2007, before moving to local rivals Birmingham City two years later, and then to Celtic's academy in 2011.
However, a search for first team opportunities took him south of the border a year later, where he signed on for first Hinckley United and then Solihull Motors.
His time at Solihull saw him become one of non-league football's hottest properties, scoring 62 goals in 111 appearances for the club, winning the Conference North's Golden Boot for the 2014/15 season by netting 29 times, while also being named the league's Player of the Year and earning an England C call-up.
Bogle was so prolific that he was even taken on trial by Bournemouth in 2013, joining the club's pre-season training camp in Switzerland and turning out in the pre-season friendly with FC Zurich.
Several clubs in League One, as well as various non-league outfits were credited as having an interest in taking Bogle, but it was Grimsby Town who secured his signature in 2015.
Bogle was a huge favourite with Mariners fans, and wrote his name into club folklore by scoring twice in the National League play-off Final at Wembley in 2016, as Grimsby ended a six-year exile from the Football League with a 3-1 win over Forest Green Rovers.
He adapted quickly to the step up, winning League Two's Player of the Month for August and September, and once again became a target for other clubs. January 2017 saw Rotherham United have three bids rejected, while there was also believed to be interest from Premier League duo Hull City and Swansea.
Bogle eventually moved to Wigan during that window, where he scored three goals in 12 games, before being transfer-listed at the start of the current campaign.
Where can he play and is he any good?
Bogle is an out-and-out centre forward, who's scored goals wherever he's been and, given he's caught the attention of clubs in the top two divisions before, Warnock is clearly not the only one who believes the forward has what it takes to succeed at this level.
Indeed, there are arguably similarities with Zohore in terms of how both players play the game, with Bogle known for his physicality, strength and ability to hold up the ball.
He's been a hit with fans wherever he's been, and his determination to work his way up through the ranks of non-league comes courtesy of a work-rate that will have really impressed Warnock.
Why was he placed on the transfer list?
When news first emerged that Bogle was to be placed on the transfer list, the official line that was given was that manager Paul Cook didn't believe the striker was capable of fitting in with the style of football he was looking to implement in League One.
The decision sparked speculation that Bogel had fallen out with his manager, something which the player himself strenuously denied.
Relegation always sparks a fresh start for any club and, having only played a handful of games, Cook may have felt Bogle was an asset that could be cashed in on in the bid to rebuild the team.
Why are Cardiff signing him?
An injury to Kenneth Zohore is probably the single biggest nightmare for Bluebirds fans, particularly given that back-up option Danny Ward has been used somewhat sparingly since his arrival from Rotherham earlier in the summer.
Warnock is genuine about challenging for promotion, but has said on several occasions that the depth of the squad in certain areas has been a cause for concern.
Increasing the level of depth in terms of attacking options will help to lighten the load placed on Zohore, although there is little doubt that the Dane is still likely to be the main man.
Nevertheless, Warnock will feel much more comfortable with another option at his disposal.
The media view
We sat down with the Wigan Evening Post's Tom McCooey, who says that while the striker has definite potential, his time at Wigan was largely considered a disappointment.
He said: "Hopefully Cardiff fans will see more from him than Wigan fans did last season. Things started really well with a goal on his full debut - a 2-2 draw with Norwich - but he didn't really kick on from there.
"He showed he can score goals at Grimsby, and his heading ability, as demonstrated by his first Wigan goal, is often talked about. Whether he can crack the Championship is difficult to say as he's had so few games at that level.
"In his 12 games for Wigan it's hard to make a comprehensive judgement, but with Nick Powell and Will Grigg already firm choices, he would have struggled to see game time this season.
"You could argue they are mixed, but there is a general feeling he didn't achieve his potential at Wigan. Some say he failed, while a few think it was more of an issue that he just simply didn't find his feet at Wigan in what was already a difficult campaign, coupled with playing at a higher level."
Anything else?
Yes. He is also the inspiration behind one of the finest songs to have been composed on a terrace...
So who exactly is City's latest recruit?
By Tom Coleman
Here's everything you need to know.
Who is Omar Bogle?
Bogle is a 24-year-old English striker who only became a Football League player in August 2016, having previously risen through the ranks of non-league football.
He started his career at West Bromwich Albion's youth system in 2007, before moving to local rivals Birmingham City two years later, and then to Celtic's academy in 2011.
However, a search for first team opportunities took him south of the border a year later, where he signed on for first Hinckley United and then Solihull Motors.
His time at Solihull saw him become one of non-league football's hottest properties, scoring 62 goals in 111 appearances for the club, winning the Conference North's Golden Boot for the 2014/15 season by netting 29 times, while also being named the league's Player of the Year and earning an England C call-up.
Bogle was so prolific that he was even taken on trial by Bournemouth in 2013, joining the club's pre-season training camp in Switzerland and turning out in the pre-season friendly with FC Zurich.
Several clubs in League One, as well as various non-league outfits were credited as having an interest in taking Bogle, but it was Grimsby Town who secured his signature in 2015.
Bogle was a huge favourite with Mariners fans, and wrote his name into club folklore by scoring twice in the National League play-off Final at Wembley in 2016, as Grimsby ended a six-year exile from the Football League with a 3-1 win over Forest Green Rovers.
He adapted quickly to the step up, winning League Two's Player of the Month for August and September, and once again became a target for other clubs. January 2017 saw Rotherham United have three bids rejected, while there was also believed to be interest from Premier League duo Hull City and Swansea.
Bogle eventually moved to Wigan during that window, where he scored three goals in 12 games, before being transfer-listed at the start of the current campaign.
Where can he play and is he any good?
Bogle is an out-and-out centre forward, who's scored goals wherever he's been and, given he's caught the attention of clubs in the top two divisions before, Warnock is clearly not the only one who believes the forward has what it takes to succeed at this level.
Indeed, there are arguably similarities with Zohore in terms of how both players play the game, with Bogle known for his physicality, strength and ability to hold up the ball.
He's been a hit with fans wherever he's been, and his determination to work his way up through the ranks of non-league comes courtesy of a work-rate that will have really impressed Warnock.
Why was he placed on the transfer list?
When news first emerged that Bogle was to be placed on the transfer list, the official line that was given was that manager Paul Cook didn't believe the striker was capable of fitting in with the style of football he was looking to implement in League One.
The decision sparked speculation that Bogel had fallen out with his manager, something which the player himself strenuously denied.
Relegation always sparks a fresh start for any club and, having only played a handful of games, Cook may have felt Bogle was an asset that could be cashed in on in the bid to rebuild the team.
Why are Cardiff signing him?
An injury to Kenneth Zohore is probably the single biggest nightmare for Bluebirds fans, particularly given that back-up option Danny Ward has been used somewhat sparingly since his arrival from Rotherham earlier in the summer.
Warnock is genuine about challenging for promotion, but has said on several occasions that the depth of the squad in certain areas has been a cause for concern.
Increasing the level of depth in terms of attacking options will help to lighten the load placed on Zohore, although there is little doubt that the Dane is still likely to be the main man.
Nevertheless, Warnock will feel much more comfortable with another option at his disposal.
The media view
We sat down with the Wigan Evening Post's Tom McCooey, who says that while the striker has definite potential, his time at Wigan was largely considered a disappointment.
He said: "Hopefully Cardiff fans will see more from him than Wigan fans did last season. Things started really well with a goal on his full debut - a 2-2 draw with Norwich - but he didn't really kick on from there.
"He showed he can score goals at Grimsby, and his heading ability, as demonstrated by his first Wigan goal, is often talked about. Whether he can crack the Championship is difficult to say as he's had so few games at that level.
"In his 12 games for Wigan it's hard to make a comprehensive judgement, but with Nick Powell and Will Grigg already firm choices, he would have struggled to see game time this season.
"You could argue they are mixed, but there is a general feeling he didn't achieve his potential at Wigan. Some say he failed, while a few think it was more of an issue that he just simply didn't find his feet at Wigan in what was already a difficult campaign, coupled with playing at a higher level."
Anything else?
Yes. He is also the inspiration behind one of the finest songs to have been composed on a terrace...
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Re: " So who is he? & Why did we Sign him? "
Fri Aug 18, 2017 6:54 am
What's the song ??
Re: " So who is he? & Why did we Sign him? "
Fri Aug 18, 2017 7:16 am
Re: " So who is he? & Why did we Sign him? "
Fri Aug 18, 2017 9:06 pm
We signed him as a back up. Poor mans Zahore, and Zahore still needs to prove consistency. What he got going for him though is his mentality. But we could of got twice the player looking at Spain at that price..