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Town Target Slovenian Defender
Town Target Slovenian Defender
Tuesday, 2nd Aug 2011 23:37

Town are understood to be hoping to sign Slovenian U21 international right-sided defender Aljaž Struna before this weekend’s season opener at Bristol City. The 20-year-old is believed to have been in England to hold talks with the Blues in the last few days.

Struna, who is rated around the £400,000 mark, is currently with FC Koper in his home country, a club with the rather unfortunate nickname of the Canaries, where he plays alongside former Blue Amir Karic. He has another year left on his contract.

The 6ft tall Piran-born player, who can operate at right-back, right centre-half and right midfield, made four appearances for his nation in qualifying for the UEFA European U21 Championships.

Struna, who previously won caps at U19 level and turns 21 on Thursday, has also appeared in the Champions League with his current side, losing a second round qualifying tie 5-1 to Dinamo Zagreb last season.

Speaking earlier today, chief executive Simon Clegg revealed the Blues were looking to add another player to the squad this week in addition to the season-long loan of Blackburn’s Keith Andrews.


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bluepeter added 09:24 - Aug 3
I don't think that amir karic will give him a good report as he was badly treated here, if you remember.

He does look good though!

Great pun blue75.
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blueblood66 added 10:01 - Aug 3
yeah but don't get too excited, coming here will be a big challenge as the step up in quality will be huge, remember Amir Karic?
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chepstowblue added 10:08 - Aug 3
I do hope thats not the collins that was once at Wolves.We laughed at him from start to finish at molineux about 3-4yrs ago.Haynes gave him a roasting.
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jas0999 added 10:10 - Aug 3
Never heard of him - but we need a right-back and centre half. PJ doesn't think we need a creative midfielder to replace Bullard then?? Big mistake.
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brian_a_mul added 10:13 - Aug 3
He certainly like to get forward and has a good cross on him. Something we have missed for years.
Good touch, quick feet and genuine pace are almost a necessity at the higher levels in todays game.

Looking at some of his stats shows he picks up about 1 yellow card every 4 games which is a little worrying. Its similiar to Ben Thatchers 35 in 147 games (according to ESPN).
His tackling could be a weak point but that can be improved with experience and good training.
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statto72 added 10:33 - Aug 3
Aljaz........ you lucky lucky thing
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martyitfc added 10:34 - Aug 3
well worth a punt looks gd on u tube right sided aswell, andrews aswell n i think we got the chance of prem footie next year COYB
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Toepunt added 10:50 - Aug 3
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Toepunt added 10:51 - Aug 3
@arc

or you could just copy and paste... ž
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KindofBlue added 11:15 - Aug 3
Very quick and strong, look at the neck on him. Seems very one footed, but it's some foot judging by those crosses and through balls. But Frans Thijssen was very one footed and he didn't do too badly for us.

If this progresses then the Jewell plan is becoming clearer, Experience down the middle (Ingimarsson, Chopra, Bowyer) with youth, pace and skill on the flanks (JET, Martin, Cresswell, Struna). Beginning to perk up with this squad now.
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Essex_Tractor added 11:23 - Aug 3
So we do have scouts outside the UK!

Looks like a good attacking full back from the youtube clips - for 400k its the kind of signing we should be making
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lscooper23 added 11:46 - Aug 3
Snap him up, He looks good in the YouTube clip and hopefully he can make the step up to the English game! Very exciting prospect I think! Come on you Blues!
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ericgatesrules added 17:03 - Aug 3
Good youtube clip power19. Comfortable on the ball and scores goals. Perfect. Even if he signs in next 24 hrs. Unlikely to feature on Sat. but would be great addition. Get Keith Andrews on board and a great/solid Summer's signings I reckon. Can't wait for Sat. Lets sing our hearts out for the boys. Up the Town.
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suffolkpunchdrunk added 20:44 - Aug 3
Let's hope ITFC was the only club he has been in talks with because that Youtube video makes the 'rated around the £400K mark' look incredibly cheap at today's prices. Hull were in Slovenia pre-season, did ITFC have someone over there doing some scouting on this lad whilst casting an eye over Mr Bullard & his alleged antics at the same time?!

Cannot wait for saturday's game to kick off, so excited I could crush a grape, no a canary! (Not a real one obviously just a stuffed green and yellow one!)
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rikksow added 16:47 - Aug 4
Big, Strong, Confident, Knows where to put a ball.

Sign him up...the new Taricco
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