It would appear that I was not the only Luton supporter taken by surprise this afternoon when the club announced they had signed Cameron Jerome.
The grapevine had been full of rumours that Luton were in the market for a striker, or possibly two, to support Elijah Adebayo, but Jerome was not somebody who had previously appeared in the transfer speculation relating to possible signings.
But, looking at the comments made on social media, it appears there are a right mixed bag.
Returning to my ‘surprised’ reaction, the comment below sums up my views perfectly:
Crikey that was a bit out of left field. Welcome Cameron!
— 💙🧡Donna Janes💙🧡 (@DottieJanes) June 18, 2021
But while the signings of Onyedinma, Burke and Campbell were welcomed with enthusiasm by the Hatters support, things, when it comes to social comments, are not quite so universally one sided when it comes to Jerome, as the following illustrate perfectly:
Not sure about this one lads
— Brandon LT (@i5blt) June 18, 2021
Think we’re 5-10 years too late 😬😂 let’s hope he proves me wrong!
— Matt (@MJC19931) June 18, 2021
Have to say this is one of the weirdest signings I've seen us make for ages, doesn't suit the usual profile of player we go for (young, up and coming talent with a potential future profit to be made on them). Hope it goes well and he can bang a few goals in for us though! #COYH
— Daniel Harris (@Daniel_Harris91) June 18, 2021
Indeed, it does not match the profile of our usual signings but, in these pandemic driven financially hard times, we must act accordingly.
But as I pointed out in another article – luton-sign-a-new-striker – Nathan Jones sees Jerome as competition / support for Adebayo, as this wise comment concludes:
Adebayo is our number 1 striker and can play as a target man. We've got decent options to play either side but no one to replace him. Despite his age, Jerome is more mobile than Collo so I'm confident he can do a job. We're not going to buy another up and coming striker with cash
— alv (@Harfordisgod) June 18, 2021
Although Jerome found himself playing in Division One last season, with the MK Dons, there are posts out there offering an insight into what he can bring to Luton:
Good luck Cam Jam. I will never forget what you gave Norwich, 100% every game.👍
— Dieter Coulson (@coulson_dieter) June 18, 2021
An #ncfc legend! Best of luck to Cameron and you guys!
— Bear 🥕👙 #FBB (@Valuable2017) June 18, 2021
Clearly, open is divided on this signing but given our backing I am sure that Cameron will not let us down and could well play his part in our continued development as a Championship club building for the future.
COYH’s
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