Collins John Confirmed

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Premiership Striker Joins Foxes

Leicester City have today beaten off several other Championship clubs to secure the services of striker Collins John from Premiership side Fulham on a three-month loan deal.

And John, who celebrated his 22nd birthday last week, arrives at the Club in time to be included in the Foxes squad to face Sheffield United at the Walkers Stadium this evening.

John joined Fulham from Dutch side FC Twente as a raw 18-year-old in 2004 - and became an immediate hit at Craven Cottage.

After making his debut off the bench at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea, John was unleashed on Leicester City at the Walkers Stadium three weeks later - and grabbed a match-winning brace in the 28 minutes he was on the pitch.

He then followed up his goalscoring exploits with a further two goals against Blackburn just two days later - securing him almost instant hero status with the Fulham fans.

The striker bagged six goals during his first full season in the top flight, but really hit the ground running the following year. John scored on 13 occasions during the 2005-06 campaign - including strikes against Manchester United and Liverpool.

The player made 23 Premiership appearances for the Cottagers the following season, but has failed to cement a place in the Fulham squad this term under the leadership of Lawrie Sanchez.

In total the player has made 108 appearances for Fulham (64 off the bench) and has scored 23 goals.

The Dutchman has received international recognition at every level for the his county - including two caps for the senior side.

John becomes boss Gary Megson's first capture since he joined the club last month.

The player has been handed the number 36 shirt in the City squad.
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beighton155 said:
His goal ration is only 1 in 4, which I believe is about the same as the current crop
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he offers something different and i have always thought he was a great player so i'm pretty please, he can be a big success here
 
beighton155 said:
His goal ration is only 1 in 4, which I believe is about the same as the current crop
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And without better service I doubt it will improve. I have a horrible feeling it will be "Right, I've got you a big bloke. Aim at his head". However if they can figure out how to land the ball for him to run on to then he could prove a good acquisition.
 
COOL! The last time I remember us signing a striker on a midweek match night was when good old Ewan Roberts game to town. Scored two on his debut but unfortunately did old Stevie Bull for Wolves and the game ended 2-2. Those were the days!
 
Joe_Fox said:
COOL! The last time I remember us signing a striker on a midweek match night was when good old Ewan Roberts game to town. Scored two on his debut but unfortunately did old Stevie Bull for Wolves and the game ended 2-2. Those were the days!
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obviously not as its Iwan Roberts not Ewan
 
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