BIG BEN Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 He was like a spoilt kid at St Mirren, now He's out to prove he is a man THE on-loan French striker is adamant his mentality has changed after wise words from his family and Nice coach Claude Puel. STEPHANE BAHOKEN says he acted like a spoiled kid first time around at St Mirren. But after a rollicking from his father in France the striker says his second stint in Paisley can turn him into a man. Bahoken: "My father yelled at me and said I had to become a man. He wants me to prove what I can do on the pitch." Bahoken has returned to the Buddies on loan from Nice after being sent back to his homeland by boss Danny Lennon in December. FIFA rules prevented him from playing for a third club in the same season, so Bahoken has been handed a second chance in Paisley. And the 21-year-old is adamant his mentality has changed after wise words from his family and Nice coach Claude Puel. Bahoken is determined to prove his doubters wrong and score the goals to take Saints up the Premiership table. He said: I was disappointed to be sent back to France, but the first time here I was thinking like a child. I was alone and sad without my family. I wasnt playing games and my mind wasnt clear. But when I got back to France I realised how lucky I was to have this opportunity here. My father yelled at me and said I had to become a man. He wants me to prove what I can do on the pitch. Hes told me never to give up. Thats why Im here. I couldnt go on loan to another club because of the FIFA rules. So the Nice coach told me to come back. He said the Scottish experience would help me grow up. When my father and the coach told me the same thing I realised I had been wrong and thankfully the manager here has given me another chance. Ive come back with a different mentality. Maybe I didnt feel wanted the first time but now I do. I have left my family behind but sometimes theyll come to visit me. I also have Chris Dilo here, another French guy, and hes helping me. It was really hard the first time I came over. Id been at Nice from the age of 12 and had never travelled so far. I didnt have my family or girlfriend with me so it was difficult. All I could do on my own was sleep or watch TV and sometime call my dad but that was it. Its easier now Im a bit more confident and friendly with the other players, guys like Jason Naismith. My team-mates have been amazing with me. Everyone at St Mirren has welcomed me back and Im really determined to do well for this club. I really want to put on that black and white shirt. Bahoken has scored goals in Frances top flight for Nice and has previously been part of the French Under-21 squad. He said: I have to show my best for this team now. Im here to get my place back on the pitch and score goals because I didnt manage it last time. My first spell didnt go well because I played only four games and didnt score. The game here is different to France because you have to run a lot more but I can learn to do that and it will benefit me as a player. I know I can do it. I almost scored when I came on against St Johnstone on Saturday. I was unlucky but hopefully if the coach calls me to play in the next game Ill be ready. Im like an animal now, eager to get the ball in the cage. looks like he was half hearted when he was here the last time. Suppose being 21 in a different culture can be daunting. Like the cut of his jib in his interview. The proof will be on the park tho. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Honestly? Have you just arrived from the 1970s or something? Yes, in my Audi Quattro. You got a problem with that, you little slag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Yes, in my Audi Quattro. You got a problem with that, you little slag? What, no Ford Capri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TsuMirren Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 The last line of that interview reads as if Danny gave him a few ideas on what to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Indeed. Drew wouldn't know class if it sucked his boaby. My uncle had a Capri. Pure class and manliness. Used to like my Capri until some burly fireman jumped on my bonnet. He thought I was driving off with his wife. I was only giving her a lift home. Honest. Had to replace both windscreen wipers after he slipped off boonnet with me in reverse. Jealous ba***rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Seen nothing to set the heather on fire can't see that changing this time around ether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Seen nothing to set the heather on fire can't see that changing this time around ether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddies1877 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) He's just posted a bandaged leg pic of himself on twitter saying he got injured this morning Edited January 16, 2014 by buddies1877 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) He's just posted a bandaged leg pic of himself on twitter saying he got injured this morning That's us down to struggling to fill the bench again, who would have believed it? Edited January 16, 2014 by Kendo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herdo Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 dunted it coming out the cage I heard.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 He's just posted a bandaged leg pic of himself on twitter saying he got injured this morning Ha, you got to laugh. It's better than crying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Last week, a waste of space, now he's injured, we're doomed. Fcuking brilliant, that's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 FFS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) Last week, a waste of space, now he's injured, we're doomed. :lol Fcuking brilliant, that's all. You just don't get it do you? Who said he was brilliant, who said we're doomed cause he's injured? Drew summed it up with FFS.We didn't want him as he didn't want us, had we got shot of him we might have got a replacement who gives a f*ck. Now we've got a chap that doesn't want to play for us and after about 25 mins of action he's injured. I say FFS Edited January 16, 2014 by Kendo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) You just don't get it dor you? Who said he was brilliant, who said we're doomed cause he's injured? Drew summed it up with FFS. We didn't want him as he didn't want us, had we got shot of him we might have got a replacement who gives a f*ck. Now we've got a chap that doesn't want to play for us and after about 25 mins of action he's injured. I say FFS Oh dear, knickers wet and it's only Thursday? PS Where did he say he didn't want to play for us? I thought he bared his soul and was back to give us his all? Edited January 16, 2014 by faraway saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 He'll be away home then, injured for the rest of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 With each day that passes, this saga moves a step closer to being one of the worst St Mirren signings in living memory. Someone give me a shout when three things happen. One, it isn't too cold for him. Two, he's fit. Three, he hits a coo's arse with a banjo. Tick tock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windae cleaner Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 He's just posted a bandaged leg pic of himself on twitter saying he got injured this morning Take his faither advice and man up ffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibbles old paperboy Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 That's us down to struggling to fill the bench again, who would have believed it? If McGinn is back from suspension and Wylde gets into the squad we will have gained 1 player for the match day squad even if we have lost Bahoken this week. It strikes me McGinn and Wylde could both be handy additions to last week's squad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyg Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 If McGinn is back from suspension and Wylde gets into the squad we will have gained 1 player for the match day squad even if we have lost Bahoken this week. It strikes me McGinn and Wylde could both be handy additions to last week's squad? Charlie Drake would be a handy addition to last weeks squad ffs ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Charlie Drake would be a handy addition to last weeks squad ffs ! Don't be daft, he's deid......................isn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Don't be daft, he's deid......................isn't he? & i`ll bet that was DLs fault as well ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ged62 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Charlie Drake would be a handy addition to last weeks squad ffs ! Lets hope he scores a bowler hat trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyond our ken Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Charlie Drake would be a handy addition to last weeks squad ffs !Well if it's a worker you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomsons dropped it Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Charlie Drake would be a handy addition to last weeks squad ffs ! Couldn't we use someone with the height advantage of Mr Pugh......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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