Jores Okore

[Rodders]

Aaaaand... this is the Okore thread. Ahem. Damn you, multiple-signing, many-tabs-open-all-day, super-exciting June bit of the transfer window.

As you were.

[Marlon From Bearwood]

On that video clip he is referred to as "Liverpool target Okore". Ha ha never mind.

This is a very exciting signing -

- Looks pure quality in that Chelsea video, like the new McGrath (despite my scepticism of youtube clips)
- Was being chased by Chelsea, Everton and Liverpool (that we know of)
- Speaks glowingly of the club, in perfect English
- 20 years old, 7 caps already
- Fills the position that most needed filling

What's not to like?

[JJ-AV]

From the clips I've seen he reminds me of a young Sol Campbell, and if he ends up at that level it would be fantastic.

I had the same thought when I saw it.

[lukey27]

Yeah really excited by the prospect of signing a 20 year old in a problem position who has pace, awareness and strength. The fact he's a full international already is particularly encouraging. Nice 4 year deal. I hope he's rated at 30 million and poised to sign a year extension next summer like a certain Belgian striker.

[*shellac*]

Great signing.

Welcome to Villa!

[PaulWinch again]

It is brilliant to have a fast centre half as well, our back line definitely lacked pace last year. He could be a fantastic signing.

[peter w]

He must be magic, he can make a ball float in the air.

Don't like the look of those clouds.

[Duncan Shaw]

I'm sorry but I'm going to put a downer on it.  The claret is all wrong in those pics, too pinky purple.

[devilla]

Welcome to Villa Jores.

I've just watched that video of the game against Chelsea. The lad seems to have it all - great tackler, can pick out a pass, very quick and as brave as a lion. Great interception when it looked certain that Moses would score.

I am hugely impressed by the business being done in  this transfer window. Can't believe we've signed 4 players already.

Roll on next season.

[Pete3206]

He must be magic, he can make a ball float in the air.

Don't like the look of those clouds.

Looking grim over Bill's Mother's

[silhillvilla]

What height is he ? Looks a bit short in some of those pics
Hopefully he's above 6"

[PeterWithesShin]

Just over according to the stats on the web which have him as 1.83m

[Caiphus]

I like the way he can take front position in a contest without fouling.  Good combination of strength and agility to do that without dropping a shoulder or wrapping arms around his man.

He looks to have good vision too, and enough confidence to hit the pass as soon as he sees an option.

Does anyone know how threatening he is at set-pieces?

[Concrete John]

I like the way he can take front position in a contest without fouling.  Good combination of strength and agility to do that without dropping a shoulder or wrapping arms around his man.

He looks to have good vision too, and enough confidence to hit the pass as soon as he sees an option.

Does anyone know how threatening he is at set-pieces?

He once told an indirect free kick to fuck off or he'd give him a slap.

[PeterWithesShin]

Again i'm going by web stats but according to them he scored 5 in 65 league games. Not bad for a defender.