Link - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/6762791.stm As a Barnsley fan, I'm intrigued by our signing of Peruvian striker Miguel Mostto. What type of striker is he? Is he talented enough to make the grade in the Championship? How do the leagues compare in terms of standard? Also, do you think its likely he will be able to adapt? Rob Pick It is indeed an intriguing one. Domestic Peruvian football is not particularly strong at the moment. It's been years since one of their teams has done anything in the Libertadores, for example. But Mostto is one of the best players in it - he's a striker with some pace who likes working from the right channel - I can imagine him playing alongside a target man and doing well feeding off the flick-ons. Peru have several good strikers so he hasn't had too much of a look in at international level - 10 caps, one goal - but he's in the Copa America squad so you might be able to see him in action in Venezuela. The Barnsley weather shouldn't be too much of a problem - he's coming from Cienciano of Cuzco, high up the Andes where it can be bitterly cold. The pace and physicality of English football will inevitably come as a shock - it always does. But I think he can do a job - providing (and this is the key, I think) his attitude is right. He's 30 in November, so this is not a youngster on the way up. Hopefully he doesn't just see this as a payday. If he really wants to make a contribution then I think he'll do okay.
i hope Davey knows something about him that we dont. For a club of our size i think its a bit of a gamble to spen 400,000 + on a player. I my eyes i dont think Davey thinks hes taking a risk (bustin)
On the other hand ... If he puts 20 away this season and his goals keep us up, or better still get us into mid-table then he's been worth every penny. It's certainly nice to get a tinge of excitement at a signing which is something I haven't felt for many a year at Oakwell. He could be a lemon or a superstar ... fingers crossed for the latter!
