Eagles striker wants to replace Saha at Fulham!

Ayo Akinfe · Post by **Ayo Akinfe** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 11:52 am

Bagayoko wants to replace Saha

Tuesday, 20 January 2004

Ajaccio attacker Mamadou Bagayoko is hoping Fulham decide he is the man to replace Louis Saha.

With top scorer Saha undergoing a medical ahead of his move to Manchester United, Chris Coleman is busy identifying potential replacements for the lively Frenchman.

Brian McBride is expected to join The Cottagers in the near future, but Coleman is also believed to be chasing a striker with pace and power with Bagayoko certainly fitting the bill.

The Malian marksman joined Ajaccio in the summer and has impressed in Corsica with six Ligue 1 goals for a struggling side.

"Fulham seem really interested," he admitted. "They follow me closely.

"My agent told me that the club have watched my matches since the third day.

"Fulham is prestigious! I love The Premiership.

"It is my dream to play one day in England. Of course, if Saha leaves for Manchester, that will free up a place.

"But, when a Fulham official calls me, I will really believe it."

The West Londoners are not the only club on the trail of the promising 24-year-old.

"Auxerre also keep an eye on me," he told France Football. "I am proud of that.

"Nantes, Nice and PSG have asked for information too.

"I still have one-and-a-half years remaining on my contract at Ajaccio and it won't trouble me to stay until the end."

West Ham were keen to sign Bagayoko during his days at Strasbourg, so he is hoping for a second chance to sample life in the English capital.

"In 2002, West Ham made a very honest proposition to Racing to sign me," he added.

"But the Alsace club refused it."

living · Post by **living** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 1:13 pm

AYO did u read the article b4 you posted it

waka-man · Post by **waka-man** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 1:16 pm

Yes he did. Mali are also known as the Eagles. Still, it got me.
Ayo, how about some qualifying of that in the title?

Eagle Winged · Post by **Eagle Winged** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 1:17 pm

living, whats wrong?

By the way, before it starts; can people please resist from starting Aghawonder cries. I'm sure its a jinx

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Ayo Akinfe · Post by **Ayo Akinfe** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 1:18 pm

waka-man wrote:Yes he did. Mali are also known as the Eagles. Still, it got me.
Ayo, how about some qualifying of that in the title?

That is called headline writing. A headline is supposed to be catchy yet accurate. There is nothing inaccurate about it and it screams "read me."

Living, I think you need to work on your knowledge of African football my brother.

Mzekezeke · Post by **Mzekezeke** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 1:18 pm

waka-man wrote:Yes he did. Mali are also known as the Eagles. Still, it got me.
Ayo, how about some qualifying of that in the title?

Waka-man the whole point of Ayo Akinfe's heading was to grab your attention. Evidently it worked.

waka-man · Post by **waka-man** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 1:24 pm

Ayo Akinfe wrote:
waka-man wrote:Yes he did. Mali are also known as the Eagles. Still, it got me.
Ayo, how about some qualifying of that in the title?
That is called headline writing. A headline is supposed to be catchy yet accurate. There is nothing inaccurate about it and it screams "read me."

Living, I think you need to work on your knowledge of African football my brother.

It is indeed headline writing - but of the cheap tabloid kind. I always thought of you as a guy who could capture attention without toying with your audience's perception. But, hey, yes, you got my attention. If that was all you wanted to do, well done.

Diabo · Post by **Diabo** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 2:21 pm

To think that this Bagayoko couldnt even break into Mali's ANC squad, gives an idea of the their current depth of talent upfront.

Ayo Akinfe · Post by **Ayo Akinfe** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 2:23 pm

Diabo wrote:To think that this Bagayoko couldnt even break into Mali's ANC squad, gives an idea of the their current depth of talent upfront.

Is Bakayogo not in the Mali squad? I will check it. If he is not there, it maybe because Kanoute displaced him.

Dodo · Post by **Dodo** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 2:34 pm

Misleading catchy headline yes, good luck to the guy

Unisol · Post by **Unisol** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 2:37 pm

living wrote:AYO did u read the article b4 you posted it

Ayo Akinfe · Post by **Ayo Akinfe** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 3:21 pm

I cannot believe that Bagayogo is not in the Mali squad. The quartet of Sidibe, Traore, Kaniute and Bagayoko is one of the best strike forces any team would have been able to boast of.

Cameroon for instance certainly does not have that kind of firepower upfront.

old_obsession · Post by **old_obsession** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 3:28 pm

agahowa should replace saha at Fulham.

Post by **YUJAM** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 3:42 pm

Bagayoko is a good player with a lot of skill but he is not the most clinical finisher. However, skill is not appreciated in the English game. As such, Bagayoko will prolly be pilloried for not taking his chances by Fulham fans. Bagayoko would do well in La Liga where skill is much more appreciated by the fans!

I wonder why Stambouli chose not to pick the guy. He is a very good player!

Eagle Winged · Post by **Eagle Winged** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 3:46 pm

old_obsession wrote:agahowa should replace saha at Fulham.

You just had to say it.

La Reussi · Post by **La Reussi** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 3:55 pm

Ayo, when did you become a junk journalist?

LA Reussi

Ayo Akinfe · Post by **Ayo Akinfe** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 4:00 pm

La Reussi wrote:Ayo, when did you become a junk journalist?

LA Reussi

Na you sabi. You wan tell me say Mali no be Eagles now?

Ziontrain · Post by **Ziontrain** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 5:47 pm

Decepive headline - more useless tabloid journalism. What a waste of time.

Ayo Akinfe · Post by **Ayo Akinfe** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 5:49 pm

Ziontrain wrote:Decepive headline - more useless tabloid journalism. What a waste of time.

When Bagayoko score hat trick against Man U and proves he is worth more than Saha, let us see if you call it useless then.

living · Post by **living** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 7:29 pm

Ayo,I am sorry there, u got me though

Ayo Akinfe · Post by **Ayo Akinfe** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 7:43 pm

living wrote:Ayo,I am sorry there, u got me though

No sweat. It is all part of the fun.

ROSSIKE · Post by **ROSSIKE** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 10:21 pm

Moderators, please delete this thread.

It's too deceptive.

furiously frank · Post by **furiously frank** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 10:47 pm

I thought Bagayoko is from CIV....where is Yujam when you need him