Samuel Iling Junior - now on loan at Middlesbrough

[Brazilian Villain]

It's 'Eyeling' and it's hyphenated: Iling-Junior.
Sam, or I-J will do.

And it's I L, Samuel Iling,
Everywhere you go well, Junior.

[AV84]

It's 'Eyeling' and it's hyphenated: Iling-Junior.
Sam, or I-J will do.

If this is correct then I fully support "Come On Eye-ling"

[edgysatsuma89]

We need to know how he pronounces his name before a song can be decided on. Come on Ill-ing doesn't even work!

Even if he tells us, no guarantee anyone will pay any attention. See, for evidence, Wilfred Bouma.

See also LucaS Digne, who is called Luca by every commentator.

To be fair, that's because it is how you say it.

Except its not how Lucas says it. Video on YouTube of him reading a bedtime story while at Everton and he introduces himself as Lucas. There's a video of Jacob Ramsey guessing team mates too and he s
calls him Lucas.

https://youtu.be/WOuk0HhcNqg?si=XpB8bL1bjURy0u91

BE, which is it?

Edit: Deleted, didn't read AV84's post properly. If that's how Lucas introduces himself then it must be. It's not how all the French speaking examples on YouTube say it, though, strangely.

[Malandro]

Bargain of the season - I think he’s going to be sensational.

[dcdavecollett]

Didn't impress me particularly, though it looks like he can cross a ball.

Early days yet.

[dcdavecollett]

Did one superb turn in the first half against Trnava. The move then broke down until we regained possession and Bailey scored a beauty.

Otherwise, pretty quiet from Sam, though he does take his defensive duties seriously.

[jwarry]

In the 90 mins I’ve seen of him so far he seems very lightweight and lacking confidence, and I’ve yet to see that he has the ability we need …….. but it’s early days

[PaulWinch again]

In the 90 mins I’ve seen of him so far he seems very lightweight and lacking confidence, and I’ve yet to see that he has the ability we need …….. but it’s early days

“Early days” is quite the understatement here.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Bargain of the season - I think he’s going to be sensational.

I think you're right. I've just been watching some more of his highlights and one trait he has is the complete unexpected. It's like his brain is on another level, hot wired to confuse the opponent even the fans. He has vision beyond my football watching years, it's like 'how the f**k did he see that pass?' It's magic, dark arts, like speed chess with a ball, it's going to be a joy to watch every week. It's difficult to put into words but I'm sure it won't be long before fans are equally confused and delighted.

Oh and he's not bad at the simple stuff too.

[OCD]

Only problem with players like that is that they often take their own teammates by surprise and it can be difficult to get onto the same wavelength as them.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Only problem with players like that is that they often take their own teammates by surprise and it can be difficult to get onto the same wavelength as them.

Oh absolutely but fortunately we're raising the bar right across the pitch with players of higher technical ability.

[villadelph]

Seems like a good lad!

[Risso]

Confirms how his name is pronounced as well, Illing to rhyme with chilling.

[AV84]

^ Shame. Come on Eileen goes back on the shelf.

[Footy-Vill]

I think he can be Mister Showbusiness afterall he is Sammy Junior!