Chiedozie Ogbene M Ipswich b.1997

Will miss the next 4-6 games. If he's out for six games he'll just be back before the leagues break for the WC.

And the November friendlies, more importantly. Maybe Rotherham would be happy to let him have two full games to get fitness back given they won't have a match themselves for another month. But equally it's possible we're looking at another injured forward unavailable for selection.

Gives Zach an opportunity to stake a claim for a squad place. Especially considering the second game vs Malta.

Could be back for the Burnley game tomorrow week manager said in post match interview. Would give him four games before the international break.

Back in the squad tonight and named on the bench.

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Originally Posted by JR89

Back in the squad tonight and named on the bench.

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And scores….

Good finish too. Was only on the pitch a minute before scoring.

https://streamja.com/LO7nq

"Ben Wiles scored the decisive first-half goal after Chiedozie Ogbene drifted into the box and found the Millers captain unmarked to coolly turn the ball home. "

Rotherham's first win away to Sheffield United in 42 years.

Chalk and cheese Sheffield United were compared to the weekend when they played Burnley, but Rotherham showed up with a game plan and worked their socks off for that win. Rotherham were well organised in defence often lining up 5-4-1 in the second half but first half their wing backs were getting high up the pitch and Wiles would try support Ogbene up top best he could.

Kioso also had a very good game and lasted 78mins before hopefully only coming off with cramp. Before the only goal of the game he had the best chance where he got into the box and forced the SU keeper into a good save with a header.

Scored again today, but Rotherham's slide down the table continues; 1 win in 8 now and they're just three points above the drop

Finding their real level after a strong start to the season. Ogbene will move on at the end of the season regardless I think - there will be a dozen other teams in that division with more resources that would all love to get him in.

Oh he's out the door on a free transfer next summer whether Rotherham stay up or not. Hopefully bangs in a few more goals and gets himself a decent move.

Ogbene is top of Swansea's wanted list, according to Wales Online (29 Dec). His contract with Rotherham ends in July. But can Swansea afford him in January? "It's understood the Millers quoted £2m as the asking price for Ogbene when recently approached by a Belgian club".

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Originally Posted by Demesne Lad

Ogbene is top of Swansea's wanted list, according to Wales Online (29 Dec). His contract with Rotherham ends in July. But can Swansea afford him in January? "It's understood the Millers quoted £2m as the asking price for Ogbene when recently approached by a Belgian club".

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pretty sure their head of recruitment has signed him twice previously. be an interesting move, i wonder where swansea see his best position. they are in need of a rwb by all accounts but seems like obafemi is pushing for a move so ogbene might be a forward option in that case.

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Originally Posted by Demesne Lad

Ogbene is top of Swansea's wanted list, according to Wales Online (29 Dec). His contract with Rotherham ends in July. But can Swansea afford him in January? "It's understood the Millers quoted £2m as the asking price for Ogbene when recently approached by a Belgian club".

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He’s out of contract at Rotherham by the seasons end and seems unlikely to renew so if there’s even a small interest in him he’ll be gone in January.

Unless someone from left field comes into the fold, ie a Belgian club, then Swansea look the most likely move especially considering that Manning is looking like he might be moving on himself from Swansea.

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Originally Posted by Jd2793

pretty sure their head of recruitment has signed him twice previously. be an interesting move, i wonder where swansea see his best position. they are in need of a rwb by all accounts but seems like obafemi is pushing for a move so ogbene might be a forward option in that case.

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Swansea will be looking for a striker. Both Obafemi and Piroe have 18 months left on their contracts and neither player wants to sign a new one so Swansea need to move them on rather than risk losing them for nothing.

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Originally Posted by JR89

Swansea will be looking for a striker. Both Obafemi and Piroe have 18 months left on their contracts and neither player wants to sign a new one so Swansea need to move them on rather than risk losing them for nothing.

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i might be in the minority here but id rather see ogbene playing rwb tbh. wont really matter where his club play him though as kenny seems to think hes good enough to be a striker for us

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Originally Posted by CSAD

He’s out of contract at Rotherham by the seasons end and seems unlikely to renew so if there’s even a small interest in him he’ll be gone in January.

Unless someone from left field comes into the fold, ie a Belgian club, then Swansea look the most likely move especially considering that Manning is looking like he might be moving on himself from Swansea.

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(My emphasis).

Club Brugge (Head Coach Scott Parker) are reportedly thinking about Ogbene, (voetbalnieuws.be 17 Jan).

Rotherham supposedly quoting £2m for the lad when he's out of contract in June. Wouldn't be a bad move if the unnamed Belgium club that Wales Online said were interested was Club Brugge.

As well as Swansea and Millwall he was linked with Boro today.

Staying put at Rotherham? Swansea, Millwall and 'Boro have all signed other players today.