CONFIRMED Ethan Ampadu

[Blackheath Blade]

Has the potential to be a bit Norwoody.

As long as he hasn't the potential to be a bit Nosworthy !

Good feelings about this lad, good luck to him and the other two from Derby.

 

[Houso]

I remember watching one of David Brooks' first starts for Wales and them highlighting three exciting youngsters playing in that game.

Brooks was obviously one of them; the others were Ben Woodburn and Ethan Ampadu.

Would never have predicted that we'd have had all three at the club at some point in their careers.

 

[BushBlade]

So who would you put him in the starting 11 instead of?

Looking at the video, Norwood. He was patchy last season. Can’t see him replacing Egan.

 

[JT89]

I'd say Norwood or maybe Basham (with abit of time to learn the role) at this stage, I'm not sure we really want someone who likes to run out from the back in the middle of the 3, can't see Egan being dropped from there unless his form drops really suddenly (or he gets injured)

 

[DifferentClass]

Next few lines are going to have to be a collective forum effort because I’m struggling lads

Ampa-du-du-du he's our number 22
Ampa-du-du-du and he's coming after you
To the left, to the right
He is fucking dynamite
When he plays for the Blades
He makes Dier look shite

 

[Mumbo]

AMMMMMM-PAAAAAAA! DU, DU, DU, PUSH PINEAPPLE, SHAKE THE TREE!

Comb your hair....comb your hair....comb your hair.
AMPADOOOOO!

 

[Hartley Hare]

HH

 

[Swannyblade]

It’s gonna be a long, hard season and we’re sure to pick up injuries and suspensions. He’s going to get opportunities and I’d expect him to fill in in various positions. He’s been brought in for his versatility and quality.
We won’t be seeing the same line-up week in week out I’m afraid, squad rotation will be key given the schedule.

 

[BanderSerge]

Ampa-du-du-du he's our number 22
Ampa-du-du-du and he's coming after you
To the left, to the right
He is fucking dynamite
When he plays for the Blades
He makes Dier look shite

Anybody who sings that needs a swift kick to the bollocks. Embarrassing

 

[Scarebus]

Anybody who sings that needs a swift kick to the bollocks. Embarrassing

Ampadu, Ampadu
Now he is here it's
Ampadu Ampadu
It's Ampaduuuuuu

Repeat Ad Infinitum

To the tune of Xanadu by Olivia Newton John & ELO

 

[ucandomagic]

He drives forward with power and control.

He pings with precision.

Is he the love child of Bash and Ollie?

EA Sport - It’s in the game!!

 

[CaptainMorgans]

Really good head on his shoulders for a young man. Very calm, steady and clearly grounded and focused.

My favourite part of his interview today was when the interviewer described him as an "established international for Wales" he instantly corrected him "I wouldn't describe myself as 'established,' there's a lot of good players in that Wales squad and there's a long way to go for me" and in the same interview "I'm aware I haven't achieved anything in the game yet, I'm here to force my way into the side and get as much game time as possible... I'm a versatile player and I'm here to help the team wherever I'm needed." (words to this effect)

Fantastic attitude. I'm positive he'll go a long way in the game.
I'm delighted with this signing as he covers so many positions where I felt we were light.

 

[LoughboroBlade]

The loan move discussed for 5 or so mins of Elis James’s podcast – gets the thumbs up from both Danny Gabbidon and Iwan Roberts (42:35 onwards), say Wilder and this team are are good fit for him (while recognising that he may have to be patient to break into our settled side).

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[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

Ampadu
Can't afford you, if we wanted to
Ampadu
Forget about Chelsea, they'll just loan you
Ampadu
Every preseason, you're out the door
Ampadu
We promise to loan you forever more

To the tune of Waterloo.

 

[Hartley Hare]

How about.....

Ampadu Ampadu

Frank sent him from the bridge
He's as cool as fridge

We think he might be a mole
But don't care if he scores a goal

HH

 

[Nonamedhorse]

Really good head on his shoulders for a young man. Very calm, steady and clearly grounded and focused.

My favourite part of his interview today was when the interviewer described him as an "established international for Wales" he instantly corrected him "I wouldn't describe myself as 'established,' there's a lot of good players in that Wales squad and there's a long way to go for me" and in the same interview "I'm aware I haven't achieved anything in the game yet, I'm here to force my way into the side and get as much game time as possible... I'm a versatile player and I'm here to help the team wherever I'm needed." (words to this effect)

Fantastic attitude. I'm positive he'll go a long way in the game.
I'm delighted with this signing as he covers so many positions where I felt we were light.

No way can I remember all that to sing.
Are you going to give song sheets out?
Maybe we could get it on the scoreboard like Brighton.

 

[Nicolaus_Copernicus]

Really good head on his shoulders for a young man. Very calm, steady and clearly grounded and focused.

My favourite part of his interview today was when the interviewer described him as an "established international for Wales" he instantly corrected him "I wouldn't describe myself as 'established,' there's a lot of good players in that Wales squad and there's a long way to go for me" and in the same interview "I'm aware I haven't achieved anything in the game yet, I'm here to force my way into the side and get as much game time as possible... I'm a versatile player and I'm here to help the team wherever I'm needed." (words to this effect)

Fantastic attitude. I'm positive he'll go a long way in the game.
I'm delighted with this signing as he covers so many positions where I felt we were light.

Parklife!

 

[Jon Bon II]

Ampadu, Ampadu
Now he is here it's
Ampadu Ampadu
It's Ampaduuuuuu

Repeat Ad Infinitum

To the tune of Xanadu by Olivia Newton John & ELO

Amp - A - Doo-oo

To the tune of Xanadu by Rush

 

[Bladesman98]

Loving all the Chelsea fans demanding he starts in the replies of every tweet

 

[Tynemouth Blade]

Hearing a rumour that he's injured!

 

[bertieblade]

Hearing a rumour that he's injured!

He apparently had a back injury towards the d d of lady season and it was quoted on a web site and someone thought it relates to present day
Well that is my understanding

 

[Tynemouth Blade]

He apparently had a back injury towards the d d of lady season and it was quoted on a web site and someone thought it relates to present day
Well that is my understanding

Can you please translate the first part of that statement?

 

[iBlade.]

Can you please translate the first part of that statement?

Think what he meant was - eel be reyt

 

[GrayBlade]

He apparently had a back injury towards the d d of lady season and it was quoted on a web site and someone thought it relates to present day
Well that is my understanding

This double D lady that you mention Bertie. Your understanding is that she put his back out?

 

[bertieblade]

Bloody predictive text lol

towards the end of last season

 

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

Lady season...

When tha's got a fresh pair of snazzy trainers on, your best jeans and a freshly ironed shirt and you're off on the tiles for a strut and a prowl.

If that's how he put his back out, good lad.

 

[Speedracer]

From the video's posted earlier he looks made for Norwood's role in the team, however that role might not even be how we play this season bearing in mind we surely didn't buy Sander to play right midfield, so maybe CWAK have other plans for him.

 

[jono_t2000]

Love his quick burst of speed to run it out of defence. But defensively he gives me the jitters. Would be interesting to see him playing in midfield as a double pivot with Berge (Berge again really classy today)

 

[Bladesman]

I thought he did alright today and certainly think he could take JOC's place on the left.

 

[Iceybabey]

Thought he was very good all considering. Just gets caught out a abit, especially with positioning for when teams thump it up towards him. Often got caught under it.