Libor Kozák (confirmed post #190)

[eastie]

Lambert has obviously seen something he likes there. It makes me wonder a little bit what Helenius and Bowery were bought for, but I'm happy to see how he turns out.

I think Helenius is one for the future but I never understood the Bowery signing and I still don't.

At that price it was no real risk , he wasnt that bad , not a premier player but there were far worse than him last season.

[eamonn]

I just hope his arrival means doesn't mean we're turning our back on sexy football.
If he can make anything like an impression that his compatriot, the much-maligned Milan did for us, (different decade but same money and same age I think) I'll be quite happy. Just keep him out of the Mailbox. That's what did for Baros.

[pauliewalnuts]

Lambert has obviously seen something he likes there. It makes me wonder a little bit what Helenius and Bowery were bought for, but I'm happy to see how he turns out.

I think Helenius is one for the future but I never understood the Bowery signing and I still don't.

I am not judging the bloke as I've not seen much of him, but I remember I read a Chesterfield forum on the day he signed for us, and their fans were amazed.

[charleeco7]

I know nothing about the guy but do know that Lambert seems to have an eye for a player so I trust his judgment. As for helenius and Bowery, I think the former has a big future with us and the latter it was worth a punt as cost next to nothing.

[supertom]

Bowery I guess was a bit of a punt. He wasn't really much of a regular or stand out performer at Chesterfield, in League 2. For me, I'd give him a year on loan in the Championship. See if he can make that leap. He's had the biggest leap to make of any of Lambo's signings. Westy and Lowton had played League 1 and were key players in their respective sides.

Bowery certainly isn't going to make an impact in this league as things stand. I don't think Lambert will put him in the side if Benteke was to get injured.

Also might it be possible that Lambert has looked at Kozak before? It might be that we made tentative inquiries in the last few windows but he's only really become available now. I don't think Lambert does out of the blue most times. I would say he's probably been looking at Libor for a while now.

[JUAN PABLO]

still could not see the point of signing Bowery . Sorry

[PeterWithesShin]

Lambert has obviously seen something he likes there. It makes me wonder a little bit what Helenius and Bowery were bought for, but I'm happy to see how he turns out.

I think Helenius is one for the future but I never understood the Bowery signing and I still don't.

I am not judging the bloke as I've not seen much of him, but I remember I read a Chesterfield forum on the day he signed for us, and their fans were amazed.

Yeah but people in Chesterfield are still amazed when they see fire.

[Ad@m]

Lambert has obviously seen something he likes there. It makes me wonder a little bit what Helenius and Bowery were bought for, but I'm happy to see how he turns out.

I think Helenius is one for the future but I never understood the Bowery signing and I still don't.

I am not judging the bloke as I've not seen much of him, but I remember I read a Chesterfield forum on the day he signed for us, and their fans were amazed.

Yeah, I spoke to a Chesterfield fan not long after we signed him and his view was that Bowery didn't really stand out in the Chesterfield side and was staggered we'd signed him.

And for those who point out he cost virtually nothing, whilst I accept that limits the risk I still don't get it.  We should be buying players because they improve the team, not because they're cheap.

[JUAN PABLO]

Im sure we had reserves just has good

[supertom]

Im sure we had reserves just has good

Grealish, Robinson and Burke all stood out far more in pre-season. I'd happily throw any of them in before JB.

[Nev]

Confirmed on the website.

[PeterWithesShin]

Shirt stretch time.

[PeterWithesShin]

Welcome to the greatest football club in the world Libor.

[cheltenhamlion]

Welcome aboard Kojak.

[supertom]

Welcome aboard Libor. Good luck to you. I think he'll do alright. It allows us to rest CB in the cups and some league games if needs be.