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Blackburn Offers 3M€ For Radoslaw Majewski.

April 24th, 2008 | By: tomasz | 11 Comments »

Blackburn Rovers are interested in one of Polish football’s brightest talents, Radoslaw Majewski from Groclin Grodzisk. It is reported that they offer 3M€ for the young Polish playmaker. Polish media report that the initial deal has already been signed.

I kind of expected this sort of news sooner or later. It’s because of Poland’s U-21 team that managed to draw with their English counterparts 0-0 some time ago. Young Poles played quite well and proved superior in terms of technical abilities. The player that really caught the eyes of Premiership scouts in this game was Majewski. He had a couple of good shots, tried risky passes, kept the ball well and humiliated the English players with his dribbling ability. Overall, he was one of the brightest stars of the game. In today’s football where scouts keep track of five year olds from Botswana that was enough to spark serious interest. Majewski is considered the best young Polish playmaker and he’s currently enjoying a good run of form for his club Groclin Grodzisk (third in the league table). He is also praised by Leo Beenhakker, who gave him a chance to play in the Polish senior team and included his name in the initial Euro squad. Basically, he’s one of the Polish league’s hottest players.

Bear in mind that the info orinally comes from Przeglad Sportowy, so we ought to treat it with a pinch of salt. On the other hand, the newspaper claims that the initial deal has already been signed and that Majewski was informed about that after yesterday’s Polish cup game against Wisla Krakow. Consequently, it seems that it’s now the player’s decision to accept or reject the offer. Any resemblance to the famous Citko case? Ups, I shouldn’t have brought it up, it brings bad luck. In my opinion Majewski should leave Poland as soon as possible; only in a stronger league where he won’t have time to send his girlfriend a kiss while playing he can further develop. I’m not sure, however, if Blackburn is the best possible choice. I always considered them a very physical team playing a direct ball to the strikers. I can’t imagine Majewski winning a header with strongman-like Premiership defenders. Ideally, Majewski would end up in Spain, Holland or Portugal. But, what the hell, be adventorous Radek, don’t repeat Citko’s mistake.

We already have some youngsters ‘installed’ in England; most notably Fojut in Bolton, Cywka and Kupisz in Wigan, Bialkowski in Southampton, Szczesny in Arsenal or S-Latef in Sheffield United. This week brought news about another two youngsters following this route: Maciej Sadlok (pictured) from Ruch Chorzow is to be transferred to Fulham, whereas Wojciech Trochim from Legia is going for a trial in Middlesbrough. I haven’t seen them play so I can’t comment on their chances of conquering the Premier League but it just shows the future trend considering transfers of young Poles. After our EU accession in 2004 we’re treated in Britain just like any other Europeans (no work permit) and our players are just as likely to catch an eye of English scouts as players from other parts of Europe. Provided they’re good enough, of course.

Tags: Beenhakker, Bialkowski, Blackburn, Cywka, Fojut, Fulham, Group A, Kupisz, Majewski, Middlesbrough, Poland, S-Latef, Sadlok, Szczesny, Trochim

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By deyna199 | April 24th, 2008 at 4:02 pm

“Anglicy juz nie chcą Majewskiego”

http://www.reprezentacja.com.pl/index.php?plik=wstawki/news_caly&numer=42176&kat=2&nazwa=Anglicy+juz+nie+chc%B1+Majewskiego

maybe if he shows something at euro a club will come in for him, maybe holland? but i dont think anyone is going to offer money for a player who played really well in a u21 friendly. we’ll see what happens with him over the next few months….

By M. Zurawski | April 24th, 2008 at 7:40 pm

Tomasz, mate, i have a question for you. A friend of mine and his business partner are on the verge of starting up a sports website, and while they are still testing it out and it will not go public for a week or two i was wondering if you’d mind if i linked some of your news there?

By tomasz | April 25th, 2008 at 12:09 am

@Deyna199
It just shows you how trustworthy is Przeglad Sportowy these days (they also came up with the news that Pawel Golanski is no longer considered by Leo as far as Euros go). That’s why I prefer Gazeta Wyborcza; that’s them that verified the news (you only had to phone to England). I’ll think twice next time about reporting something from PS. As for Majewski, he’s not worth 3M, for sure, but English clubs have to much money on their hands these days so it would be possible. Holland would be ideal for him.
@M.Zurawski
No problem, as long as it doesn’t go against the policies of the World Cup Blog. But I don’t think it does. Good luck with the bussiness!

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By gregorio | April 25th, 2008 at 7:38 am

the biggest transfer can be not f r o m our league, but t o OE, I mean the wisła and Kluivert stuff, as far as PS’s trustworthiness is concerned. that’s almost like the 1st of April joke!
but Agali seems to be rather interested in the possibility to join OE fresh champions. it still would be something for our football. especially that matusiak will probably go back to holland, which means his loan was completely in vain in the perspective of CL eliminations. I guess it’s about time to say it: Bednarz sucks.

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By Alek | April 25th, 2008 at 7:07 pm

I never really thought of Majewski as good enough for the Premier League. Grosicki would be a far better choice but of course Leo didnt call him up.

By tomasz | April 26th, 2008 at 4:09 am

@Gregorio
I’d love to see Kluivert in Poland even though he’s way past his best. He was one of my favourite players at Barca. He would also be an excellent addition to Krakow’s night life. As for Matusiak, even Skorza in a recent interwiev admits that he won’t play Matusiak because his loan deal won’t be extended. It looks as if the whole decision to bring Radomatu to Wisla wasn’t really thought over (nobody also expected Boguski to shine). I’m very curious about Wisla’s transfers this summer, it’ll be the biggest test for Bednarz.
@Alek
I wouldn’t say that Majewski will never be good enough for Premiership but I just don’t think he’s suited for it. Grosicki is a big talent, for sure, but just as unproven as Majewski.

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By gregorio | April 26th, 2008 at 5:55 am

tomek, I’d love that too, even if his contribution to the kraków’s nightlife was to be greater than to wisła’s football (I should start clubbing then, too).
but it seems to me than his agent just wants to make some fuss around kluiv, I don’t believe polish option for him is seriously considered. can you imagine, having seen him in so many thrilling perfomances in barca, now he would shine on the pitch of wodzisław or białystok…

Matusiak’s tranfer was a mistake from the very beginning. it would have made sense only if wisła had had reasons to believe heerenven was ready to sell him cheaply or extend the loan; both options were and are completely irrational. then, kosowski was let go even before his contract had come to an end, and only łobodziński’s signing was an obviously good decision. All this, compared to what skorża had said he needed to prepare the team to CL properly, is rather pathetic and doesn’t give much hope for the upcoming months.
of course, bednarz can still prove useful, theoretically, but I don’t expect wonders. and even if he actually succeeds, skorża will have only 1&1/2 months to consolidate the team.
as for majewski, i think it’s a bit early to move to a western league, unless the expectations of his new club wouldn’t be big. junior international games or OE is still miles behind holland or england and radek would need time to develop and adjust to the pace, let alone physicality of the game.
grosicki must start having regular 1st team appearances in the first place to prove he’s mentally ready to meet the challenge of a western league or nt.

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By tomasz | April 26th, 2008 at 6:29 am

I’ve just published a note about Party Pat. For me it’s more a case of PS aiming to sell more than Kluivert’s agent making a fuss. Today you can also find info on their webpage that Okocha is up for grabs. I would like Wisla to be capable of attracting such players but at the moment this can be only treated as pure speculation.
Maybe the desision about Matusiak’s loan was made too fast. Remember that he was to play for Belchatow and only later offered his services to Wisla that didn’t think twice about it. I think that everybody expected him to be in a better shape. As for other Wisla’s transfers:Niedzielan was a good idea, it’s just bad luck that he didn’t have an opportunity to impress this season. Lobo was a bargain; he may be average now, but we know that he’ll progress next season. The return of Boguski can be considered as the best decision of the year. Jirsak haven’t played like a player worth the money that they spent on him, however he shows signs of potential. Cwielong and Diaz don’t seem good enough. The sell of Kosowski was by far the biggest mistake and it looks that it was due to Bednarz’s pride, he’s entirely to blame for it. Consequently, as you’ve written, Wisla wasn’t strengthened in the winter.
As for Majewski and Grosicki, it’s always hard to determine how long should the player stay in Poland. Remember that if it’s too long they can acquire unnecessary playing habits that would be hard too root out in the future.

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By gregorio | April 27th, 2008 at 9:56 am

okocha? great! just what wisła needed: a tall striker, a playmaker and a side-back, i believe…wait a minute, Lahm has recently refused to prolong his bayern contract. maybe in a year’s time.

now seriously, most of these wisła’s decisions were made before bednarz joined the club, i guess his accomplishments are those dating from the winter-break. i remember what skorża said he needed to have the team well prepared for CL, and hardly anything matches what actually happened.
in the long run, wisła’s management seem to have learned a bit in all those years of competing in euro-cups. they have acted reasonably, as some of the examples you gave show. we’ll see how much they can acheive, where’s the limit for polish clubs at the moment, but we should judge their success according to what their plans are.
paradoxically, the road to CL can be relatively easy, when 2nd round is won. then the defeated team’s ranking will be taken over and wisła cuold avoid the strongest teams in 3rd round. the prize is worth fighting for, so, mr Bednarz, get down to work and prove you’re not totally useless.

Maybe it would be good for majewski to stay one more season here, try european cups with śląsk, try more nt…he himself says much have changed for him lately, on the other hand, he doesn’t seem intimidated either. he should best have a go at a wester club when the pressure wuold be taken off him for some time. given that, i believe he could eventually manage. and, some things you can;t learn by playing in OE, no matter how long.
anyway, whatever happens to majewski, he is in no hurry. if he keeps making progress, goes to euro, maybe plays a few minutes, he can achieve a lot.

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By tomasz | April 27th, 2008 at 11:40 am

I can’t see the way to the Cl an easy one. Wisla will be seeded in the 2nd qualifying round and they won’t take over the defeated team’s ranking as it will be even worse than Wisla’s. They’ll surely end up playing a better club in the 3rd round. It’s just a case of drawing a team like Barcelona or a one like Steaua or Celtic where we have a slight chance of advancing. If not, I’d like to see Wisla playing well in the UEFA cup and earn points to strengthen their own ranking for the years to come. Provided none of the important players is sold and guys like Gargula and Krzynowek join the team thay can do well. As for the tall striker, Zahorski would be an interesting option but he’s not for sale at Gornik.
As for Majewski, I don’t think he’ll be under much pressure in case of a transfer abroad, he’s not that renowned. A club that buys him will treat him as a prospect, just like Kuba in Borussia. Modric can say something about pressure, 20M for a player from a Croatian league is just insane.

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By gregorio | April 27th, 2008 at 1:57 pm

you’re right, wisła will be seeded. I forgot wisła’s ranking is hihger than that of zagłębie. in that case they really should count on uefa cup, as this is the option most likely to happen.
skroża’s main takst then would be (assuming wisła is eliminated in 3rd rond) not to let the team’s morale drop. in the previous years, each time biała gwiazda was (relatively) successful in euro-cups (2004, last year) was when they didn’t win the league chamiponship. but after being kicked out of CL-el. they failed all the way in uefa cup as well (dyn. tibilisi, valerenga, wit. guimaraes, etc.)

I don’t believe in Zahorski being transferred to polish league, but who knows. majewski would be a great signing for wisła, as they need a playmaker, but he’s the case like Zahorski, not really for other OE clubs. still, łobodziński was said to be in a similar situation…

Tottenham paid 20mln because the croatians could afford to reject lower bids. we’ll see how much wisła can do to keep their stars.

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