First draft: Top 100 youngsters in the world list

Roy · 10th November 2001, 13:14

[quote]Originally posted by Red Tide:


Not exactly a younster as he's 21, but whats your assesment of Kehl<hr></blockquote>

I think he could be very good in the future, not world-class but very good

Only young German defenders with world-class potential that I can see are Di Gregorio and possibly Petereit and Cimen

Roy · 10th November 2001, 13:17

[quote]Originally posted by Roy:


I think he could be very good in the future, not world-class but very good

Only young German defenders with world-class potential that I can see are Di Gregorio and possibly Petereit and Cimen<hr></blockquote>

They're all a bit like Babbel, nothing flashy but very, very solid.

Not that Babbel's solid like...he's shite

Jens · 10th November 2001, 13:38

Give us a couple of hours and you´ll be able to download an Excel file containing the same info

10th November 2001, 13:39

[quote]Originally posted by Roy:


They're all a bit like Babbel, nothing flashy but very, very solid.

Not that Babbel's solid like...he's shite

<hr></blockquote>

Solid, as a man utd fan you would'nt know much about a solid defence would you

Roy · 10th November 2001, 13:40

[quote]Originally posted by Red Tide:


Solid, as a man utd fan you would'nt know much about a solid defence would you

<hr></blockquote>

Yeah, but would you know owt about Premier League titles?

Piersifal · 10th November 2001, 17:13

What are the rules that let one player in the list?
I am puzzled, almost all the best young italians are not in, i.e. Pirlo, Cassano, etc.

Roy · 10th November 2001, 20:06

The rules:

- the player was born in 1981 or onwards, meaning Pirlo, etc, are out

- Players who are already considered as stars and playing regularly for big teams, i,e Roque Santa Cruz, Cassano, etc are out as well

mathiaslg · 10th November 2001, 20:57

Has Darren Fletcher really progressed as much as United thought he would? I know he had the injury last season, but it just doesn't seem like he has exploded onto the scene really.

As a sidenote, I am thrilled to see the future Portuguese national team midfield and strikers on the list. They are great, I just love their style. But, as someone mentioned earlier, is there a lack of Italian talent in this age bracket?

Roy · 10th November 2001, 21:16

Fletcher was injured for over a year, of course that has slowed down his progress.

But he'll still make it, don't worry, he's just a giant.

Re: lack of Italians...mmm...there are a few players who came close...Alex Pederzoli of Juventus, Alberto Aquilany of Roma, Marco Ferro of Pistoise, Gaetano Grieco of Fiorentina (I think...).

There are 3 Italians in the list: Lodi, Brighi and Donati so that's not little.

The Italian youth teams haven't set the world alight.

Their U-16 team failed to qualify to the QFs of the Euro U-16 (best players were Lodi, Aquilany and Pederzoli), their U-18 team also failed to qualify to the U-18 Euro while their U-20 team was crap in the Toulon tournament (Ferro being the only bright-spot) so I don't think there are many who I have missed out.

Jens · 10th November 2001, 21:18

[quote]Originally posted by Roy:
Fletcher was injured for over a year, of course that has slowed down his progress.

But he'll still make it, don't worry, he's just a giant.

Re: lack of Italians...mmm...there are a few players who came close...Alex Pederzoli of Juventus, Alberto Aquilany of Roma, Marco Ferro of Pistoise, Gaetano Grieco of Fiorentina (I think...).

There are 3 Italians in the list: Lodi, Brighi and Donati so that's not little.

The Italian youth teams haven't set the world alight.

Their U-16 team failed to qualify to the QFs of the Euro U-16 (best players were Lodi, Aquilany and Pederzoli), their U-18 team also failed to qualify to the U-18 Euro while their U-20 team was crap in the Toulon tournament (Ferro being the only bright-spot) so I don't think there are many who I have missed out.<hr></blockquote>

Also most good Atalanta/former Atalanta youngsters are about a year too old to make the list ...

mathiaslg · 10th November 2001, 21:22

What about Daniele Bonera?

Roy · 10th November 2001, 21:24

Must admit I thought he was born 1980 but now I see he was born 1981, he's not a bad player actually, maybe I will add him.

10th November 2001, 21:54

I think Kim Källström is a bit too low on the list, he will be in the Swedish WC squad for sure and an incredible talent. Hadn't it been for the current U21 qualifying games I'm sure he would have played today for Sweden. I agree with your points on Zlatan; he is very talented but he needs to adapt more to a quicker and rougher game. He is doing OK for Ajax but he didn't make much impact in the game today.

Jens · 10th November 2001, 21:57

wheres chipper jones on the list?

Roy · 10th November 2001, 22:04

[quote]Originally posted by Jesper:
I think Kim Källström is a bit too low on the list, he will be in the Swedish WC squad for sure and an incredible talent. Hadn't it been for the current U21 qualifying games I'm sure he would have played today for Sweden. I agree with your points on Zlatan; he is very talented but he needs to adapt more to a quicker and rougher game. He is doing OK for Ajax but he didn't make much impact in the game today.<hr></blockquote>

I tend to agree with your assessment of Kallstrom. He's superb. Moved him forward to #14.

10th November 2001, 22:05

[quote]Originally posted by Jens:
wheres chipper jones on the list?<hr></blockquote>

I think Roy fails to recognize the talent from the young US players. Chipper's defence has been pretty weak this year but then again he is there to attack and he does that very well. A class act, but he needs to get his ass over to Europe soon to develop that talent of his. Put him in somewhere low on the list Roy, just so we can see that you care about the US players!

Roy · 10th November 2001, 22:09

[quote]Originally posted by Jens:
wheres chipper jones on the list?<hr></blockquote>

You trying to pull me leg eh? You take me for a fool?!

I know Chipper Jones is a brilliant American Football player!

10th November 2001, 22:44

Roy: chipper jones, the young and up coming footballer. He's in my top 100

Gio · 13th November 2001, 11:17

I'm not sure about Mark Fotheringham in the list. He's definitely not the best youngster in Scotland. Promising yes, but not in the same class as Stephen Hughes (Rangers), Kevin McNaughton (Aberdeen) and Jamie McCunnie (Dundee Utd).

Roy · 13th November 2001, 13:27

[quote]Originally posted by Gio:
I'm not sure about Mark Fotheringham in the list. He's definitely not the best youngster in Scotland. Promising yes, but not in the same class as Stephen Hughes (Rangers), Kevin McNaughton (Aberdeen) and Jamie McCunnie (Dundee Utd).<hr></blockquote>

I've been getting contrasting information.

One mate whose opinion I usually respect has told me McNaughton is average and that Shaun Maloney is class. Do you agree?

Also, Stephen Hughes will probably make the list too.

Gio · 13th November 2001, 16:19

Well Maloney is class. He disappointed when he came on v Rangers and in the testimonial v Man Utd, but when the pressure's been less - such as in the U-21's and v Stirling Albilon last week (he scored 4), he's performed very well.

Aberdeen have quite a few impressive prospects and McNaughton is probably the best one, I'm not sure whether he'd make your top 100 though. IMO Hughes is the best Scottish youngster, he hasn't let Rangers down at all this season. Stephen Simmons (Hearts), Maurice Ross (Rangers), Mark Kerr (Falkirk) and Zurab Khizanishvilli (Dundee) are all worth a shout.

18th November 2001, 11:01

In Swedish paper Aftonbladet they have a short article today about Zlatan being ranked among the top 10 young players in the world by the "highly rated of football site footballtransfers.net." What about that Roy?

Those of you who master the Swedish language can read more about it below:

”Zlatan är en världstalang”
Rankas bland de tio bästa ungdomsspelarna i världen.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic,19, är med på tio-i-topp listan över världens bästa ungdomsspelare.
Det anser den ansedda fotbollssajten footballtransfers.net.
Motiveringen är lång. En enda stor hyllning till en blivande världsstjärna. Det enda som kan stoppa honom från världens stora scener är att han är en bråkstake. Ska Zlatan lyckas i Holland måste han ändra attityd går det att läsa.
Men annars öser de lovord över honom.
”Alla spelare som går till en klubb för 82 miljoner kronor är speciella. Zlatan har en brittisk stil. Stor, stark och kan hålla tag i bollen. Det som är ovanligt med Zlatan är att kombinerar detta med en fantastisk bollteknik och snabba fötter”, går det all läsa.
Såhär säger hans tränare Co Adrianse:
– Man behöver bara titta på en spelare som Zlatan i 15 minuter för att veta att man vill skriva kontrakt.

Roy · 18th November 2001, 13:03

[quote]Originally posted by Jesper:
In Swedish paper Aftonbladet they have a short article today about Zlatan being ranked among the top 10 young players in the world by the "highly rated of football site footballtransfers.net." What about that Roy?

Those of you who master the Swedish language can read more about it below:

”Zlatan är en världstalang”
Rankas bland de tio bästa ungdomsspelarna i världen.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic,19, är med på tio-i-topp listan över världens bästa ungdomsspelare.
Det anser den ansedda fotbollssajten footballtransfers.net.
Motiveringen är lång. En enda stor hyllning till en blivande världsstjärna. Det enda som kan stoppa honom från världens stora scener är att han är en bråkstake. Ska Zlatan lyckas i Holland måste han ändra attityd går det att läsa.
Men annars öser de lovord över honom.
”Alla spelare som går till en klubb för 82 miljoner kronor är speciella. Zlatan har en brittisk stil. Stor, stark och kan hålla tag i bollen. Det som är ovanligt med Zlatan är att kombinerar detta med en fantastisk bollteknik och snabba fötter”, går det all läsa.
Såhär säger hans tränare Co Adrianse:
– Man behöver bara titta på en spelare som Zlatan i 15 minuter för att veta att man vill skriva kontrakt.<hr></blockquote>

Nice!

How about Malmo offering me a job then?

Floyd · 18th November 2001, 13:06

[quote]Originally posted by Jesper:
In Swedish paper Aftonbladet they have a short article today about Zlatan being ranked among the top 10 young players in the world by the "highly rated of football site footballtransfers.net." What about that Roy?

Those of you who master the Swedish language can read more about it below:

”Zlatan är en världstalang”
Rankas bland de tio bästa ungdomsspelarna i världen.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic,19, är med på tio-i-topp listan över världens bästa ungdomsspelare.
Det anser den ansedda fotbollssajten footballtransfers.net.
Motiveringen är lång. En enda stor hyllning till en blivande världsstjärna. Det enda som kan stoppa honom från världens stora scener är att han är en bråkstake. Ska Zlatan lyckas i Holland måste han ändra attityd går det att läsa.
Men annars öser de lovord över honom.
”Alla spelare som går till en klubb för 82 miljoner kronor är speciella. Zlatan har en brittisk stil. Stor, stark och kan hålla tag i bollen. Det som är ovanligt med Zlatan är att kombinerar detta med en fantastisk bollteknik och snabba fötter”, går det all läsa.
Såhär säger hans tränare Co Adrianse:
– Man behöver bara titta på en spelare som Zlatan i 15 minuter för att veta att man vill skriva kontrakt.<hr></blockquote>

Svensk. Fint muntlig, merkelig skriftlig......

mathiaslg · 18th November 2001, 17:02

Hey Roy, did you see Hugo Viana got a cap for Portugal

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Roy · 18th November 2001, 18:18

[quote]Originally posted by mathiaslg:
Hey Roy, did you see Hugo Viana got a cap for Portugal

.<hr></blockquote>

Didn't know that but not surprised at all.

Always thought he'd turn out a good player, since I saw him in the flesh 3 years ago. Well-built, good passer, great shot, can tackle, good in the air, the complete central midfielder.

Recommended him and Quaresma to Leverkusen but did they take my advice? did they fuck...

Amir · 18th November 2001, 20:25

[quote] I'm not sure about Mark Fotheringham in the list. He's definitely not the best youngster in Scotland. <hr></blockquote>

Naaa, he hasn't a place there. I've brought him on in one of the older CM games for RANGERS and while I got youngsters through, he never had a chance.

Probably dumped him to Preston like we do in United.

18th November 2001, 20:31

[quote]Originally posted by Roy:


Didn't know that but not surprised at all.

Always thought he'd turn out a good player, since I saw him in the flesh 3 years ago. Well-built, good passer, great shot, can tackle, good in the air, the complete central midfielder.

Recommended him and Quaresma to Leverkusen but did they take my advice? did they fuck...

<hr></blockquote>

Mr Scout how about working for United?

Roy · 18th November 2001, 21:21

[quote]Originally posted by seba:


Mr Scout how about working for United?

<hr></blockquote>

Nah, they can't afford me

mathiaslg · 18th November 2001, 21:56

[quote]Originally posted by Roy:


Didn't know that but not surprised at all.

Always thought he'd turn out a good player, since I saw him in the flesh 3 years ago. Well-built, good passer, great shot, can tackle, good in the air, the complete central midfielder.

Recommended him and Quaresma to Leverkusen but did they take my advice? did they fuck...

<hr></blockquote>

For christ sake Roy, three years ago? You were recommending that two 14 year olds be ripped from their homes and sent to a far away country. You evil man, good for Leverkusen for ignoring you

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Amir · 18th November 2001, 22:12

Rumours have it the club didn't take Roy's players on because if they had 5 of his 'fledglings' in a line up they had to change their name to Leiberkusen.

10th November 2001, 13:14	#41 (permalink)
Roy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 2,156	[quote]Originally posted by Red Tide: <strong> Not exactly a younster as he's 21, but whats your assesment of Kehl</strong><hr></blockquote> I think he could be very good in the future, not world-class but very good Only young German defenders with world-class potential that I can see are Di Gregorio and possibly Petereit and Cimen

10th November 2001, 13:17	#42 (permalink)
Roy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 2,156	[quote]Originally posted by Roy: <strong> I think he could be very good in the future, not world-class but very good Only young German defenders with world-class potential that I can see are Di Gregorio and possibly Petereit and Cimen</strong><hr></blockquote> They're all a bit like Babbel, nothing flashy but very, very solid. Not that Babbel's solid like...he's shite

10th November 2001, 13:39	#44 (permalink)
Red Tide Posts: n/a	[quote]Originally posted by Roy: <strong> They're all a bit like Babbel, nothing flashy but very, very solid. Not that Babbel's solid like...he's shite </strong><hr></blockquote> Solid, as a man utd fan you would'nt know much about a solid defence would you

10th November 2001, 13:40	#45 (permalink)
Roy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 2,156	[quote]Originally posted by Red Tide: <strong> Solid, as a man utd fan you would'nt know much about a solid defence would you </strong><hr></blockquote> Yeah, but would you know owt about Premier League titles?

10th November 2001, 21:18	#50 (permalink)
Jens First Team Regular Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 11,986	[quote]Originally posted by Roy: <strong>Fletcher was injured for over a year, of course that has slowed down his progress. But he'll still make it, don't worry, he's just a giant. Re: lack of Italians...mmm...there are a few players who came close...Alex Pederzoli of Juventus, Alberto Aquilany of Roma, Marco Ferro of Pistoise, Gaetano Grieco of Fiorentina (I think...). There are 3 Italians in the list: Lodi, Brighi and Donati so that's not little. The Italian youth teams haven't set the world alight. Their U-16 team failed to qualify to the QFs of the Euro U-16 (best players were Lodi, Aquilany and Pederzoli), their U-18 team also failed to qualify to the U-18 Euro while their U-20 team was crap in the Toulon tournament (Ferro being the only bright-spot) so I don't think there are many who I have missed out.</strong><hr></blockquote> Also most good Atalanta/former Atalanta youngsters are about a year too old to make the list ...

10th November 2001, 13:38	#43 (permalink)
Jens First Team Regular Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 11,986	Give us a couple of hours and you´ll be able to download an Excel file containing the same info

10th November 2001, 17:13	#46 (permalink)
Piersifal Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The Eternal City, proud home of SS Lazio 1900. Posts: 871	What are the rules that let one player in the list? I am puzzled, almost all the best young italians are not in, i.e. Pirlo, Cassano, etc.

10th November 2001, 20:06	#47 (permalink)
Roy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 2,156	The rules: - the player was born in 1981 or onwards, meaning Pirlo, etc, are out - Players who are already considered as stars and playing regularly for big teams, i,e Roque Santa Cruz, Cassano, etc are out as well

10th November 2001, 20:57	#48 (permalink)
mathiaslg First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: DC, USA Posts: 11,116	Has Darren Fletcher really progressed as much as United thought he would? I know he had the injury last season, but it just doesn't seem like he has exploded onto the scene really. As a sidenote, I am thrilled to see the future Portuguese national team midfield and strikers on the list. They are great, I just love their style. But, as someone mentioned earlier, is there a lack of Italian talent in this age bracket?

10th November 2001, 21:16	#49 (permalink)
Roy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 2,156	Fletcher was injured for over a year, of course that has slowed down his progress. But he'll still make it, don't worry, he's just a giant. Re: lack of Italians...mmm...there are a few players who came close...Alex Pederzoli of Juventus, Alberto Aquilany of Roma, Marco Ferro of Pistoise, Gaetano Grieco of Fiorentina (I think...). There are 3 Italians in the list: Lodi, Brighi and Donati so that's not little. The Italian youth teams haven't set the world alight. Their U-16 team failed to qualify to the QFs of the Euro U-16 (best players were Lodi, Aquilany and Pederzoli), their U-18 team also failed to qualify to the U-18 Euro while their U-20 team was crap in the Toulon tournament (Ferro being the only bright-spot) so I don't think there are many who I have missed out.

10th November 2001, 21:22	#51 (permalink)
mathiaslg First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: DC, USA Posts: 11,116	What about Daniele Bonera?

10th November 2001, 21:24	#52 (permalink)
Roy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 2,156	Must admit I thought he was born 1980 but now I see he was born 1981, he's not a bad player actually, maybe I will add him.

10th November 2001, 21:54	#53 (permalink)
Jesper Posts: n/a	I think Kim Källström is a bit too low on the list, he will be in the Swedish WC squad for sure and an incredible talent. Hadn't it been for the current U21 qualifying games I'm sure he would have played today for Sweden. I agree with your points on Zlatan; he is very talented but he needs to adapt more to a quicker and rougher game. He is doing OK for Ajax but he didn't make much impact in the game today.

10th November 2001, 21:57	#54 (permalink)
Jens First Team Regular Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 11,986	wheres chipper jones on the list?

10th November 2001, 22:04	#55 (permalink)
Roy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 2,156	[quote]Originally posted by Jesper: <strong>I think Kim Källström is a bit too low on the list, he will be in the Swedish WC squad for sure and an incredible talent. Hadn't it been for the current U21 qualifying games I'm sure he would have played today for Sweden. I agree with your points on Zlatan; he is very talented but he needs to adapt more to a quicker and rougher game. He is doing OK for Ajax but he didn't make much impact in the game today.</strong><hr></blockquote> I tend to agree with your assessment of Kallstrom. He's superb. Moved him forward to #14.

10th November 2001, 22:05	#56 (permalink)
Jesper Posts: n/a	[quote]Originally posted by Jens: <strong>wheres chipper jones on the list?</strong><hr></blockquote> I think Roy fails to recognize the talent from the young US players. Chipper's defence has been pretty weak this year but then again he is there to attack and he does that very well. A class act, but he needs to get his ass over to Europe soon to develop that talent of his. Put him in somewhere low on the list Roy, just so we can see that you care about the US players!

10th November 2001, 22:09	#57 (permalink)
Roy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 2,156	[quote]Originally posted by Jens: <strong>wheres chipper jones on the list?</strong><hr></blockquote> You trying to pull me leg eh? You take me for a fool?! I know Chipper Jones is a brilliant American Football player!

10th November 2001, 22:44	#58 (permalink)
seba Posts: n/a	Roy: chipper jones, the young and up coming footballer. He's in my top 100

13th November 2001, 11:17	#59 (permalink)
Gio Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bonnie Scotland Posts: 1,039	I'm not sure about Mark Fotheringham in the list. He's definitely not the best youngster in Scotland. Promising yes, but not in the same class as Stephen Hughes (Rangers), Kevin McNaughton (Aberdeen) and Jamie McCunnie (Dundee Utd).

13th November 2001, 13:27	#60 (permalink)
Roy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 2,156	[quote]Originally posted by Gio: <strong>I'm not sure about Mark Fotheringham in the list. He's definitely not the best youngster in Scotland. Promising yes, but not in the same class as Stephen Hughes (Rangers), Kevin McNaughton (Aberdeen) and Jamie McCunnie (Dundee Utd).</strong><hr></blockquote> I've been getting contrasting information. One mate whose opinion I usually respect has told me McNaughton is average and that Shaun Maloney is class. Do you agree? Also, Stephen Hughes will probably make the list too.

13th November 2001, 16:19	#61 (permalink)
Gio Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bonnie Scotland Posts: 1,039	Well Maloney is class. He disappointed when he came on v Rangers and in the testimonial v Man Utd, but when the pressure's been less - such as in the U-21's and v Stirling Albilon last week (he scored 4), he's performed very well. Aberdeen have quite a few impressive prospects and McNaughton is probably the best one, I'm not sure whether he'd make your top 100 though. IMO Hughes is the best Scottish youngster, he hasn't let Rangers down at all this season. Stephen Simmons (Hearts), Maurice Ross (Rangers), Mark Kerr (Falkirk) and Zurab Khizanishvilli (Dundee) are all worth a shout.

18th November 2001, 11:01	#62 (permalink)
Jesper Posts: n/a	In Swedish paper Aftonbladet they have a short article today about Zlatan being ranked among the top 10 young players in the world by the "highly rated of football site footballtransfers.net." What about that Roy? Those of you who master the Swedish language can read more about it below: ”Zlatan är en världstalang” Rankas bland de tio bästa ungdomsspelarna i världen. Zlatan Ibrahimovic,19, är med på tio-i-topp listan över världens bästa ungdomsspelare. Det anser den ansedda fotbollssajten footballtransfers.net. Motiveringen är lång. En enda stor hyllning till en blivande världsstjärna. Det enda som kan stoppa honom från världens stora scener är att han är en bråkstake. Ska Zlatan lyckas i Holland måste han ändra attityd går det att läsa. Men annars öser de lovord över honom. ”Alla spelare som går till en klubb för 82 miljoner kronor är speciella. Zlatan har en brittisk stil. Stor, stark och kan hålla tag i bollen. Det som är ovanligt med Zlatan är att kombinerar detta med en fantastisk bollteknik och snabba fötter”, går det all läsa. Såhär säger hans tränare Co Adrianse: – Man behöver bara titta på en spelare som Zlatan i 15 minuter för att veta att man vill skriva kontrakt.

18th November 2001, 13:03	#63 (permalink)
Roy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 2,156	[quote]Originally posted by Jesper: <strong>In Swedish paper Aftonbladet they have a short article today about Zlatan being ranked among the top 10 young players in the world by the "highly rated of football site footballtransfers.net." What about that Roy? Those of you who master the Swedish language can read more about it below: ”Zlatan är en världstalang” Rankas bland de tio bästa ungdomsspelarna i världen. Zlatan Ibrahimovic,19, är med på tio-i-topp listan över världens bästa ungdomsspelare. Det anser den ansedda fotbollssajten footballtransfers.net. Motiveringen är lång. En enda stor hyllning till en blivande världsstjärna. Det enda som kan stoppa honom från världens stora scener är att han är en bråkstake. Ska Zlatan lyckas i Holland måste han ändra attityd går det att läsa. Men annars öser de lovord över honom. ”Alla spelare som går till en klubb för 82 miljoner kronor är speciella. Zlatan har en brittisk stil. Stor, stark och kan hålla tag i bollen. Det som är ovanligt med Zlatan är att kombinerar detta med en fantastisk bollteknik och snabba fötter”, går det all läsa. Såhär säger hans tränare Co Adrianse: – Man behöver bara titta på en spelare som Zlatan i 15 minuter för att veta att man vill skriva kontrakt.</strong><hr></blockquote> Nice! How about Malmo offering me a job then?

18th November 2001, 13:06	#64 (permalink)
Floyd Doesn't like his Tagline played with Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chicken Of The Coast Posts: 4,766	[quote]Originally posted by Jesper: <strong>In Swedish paper Aftonbladet they have a short article today about Zlatan being ranked among the top 10 young players in the world by the "highly rated of football site footballtransfers.net." What about that Roy? Those of you who master the Swedish language can read more about it below: ”Zlatan är en världstalang” Rankas bland de tio bästa ungdomsspelarna i världen. Zlatan Ibrahimovic,19, är med på tio-i-topp listan över världens bästa ungdomsspelare. Det anser den ansedda fotbollssajten footballtransfers.net. Motiveringen är lång. En enda stor hyllning till en blivande världsstjärna. Det enda som kan stoppa honom från världens stora scener är att han är en bråkstake. Ska Zlatan lyckas i Holland måste han ändra attityd går det att läsa. Men annars öser de lovord över honom. ”Alla spelare som går till en klubb för 82 miljoner kronor är speciella. Zlatan har en brittisk stil. Stor, stark och kan hålla tag i bollen. Det som är ovanligt med Zlatan är att kombinerar detta med en fantastisk bollteknik och snabba fötter”, går det all läsa. Såhär säger hans tränare Co Adrianse: – Man behöver bara titta på en spelare som Zlatan i 15 minuter för att veta att man vill skriva kontrakt.</strong><hr></blockquote> Svensk. Fint muntlig, merkelig skriftlig......

18th November 2001, 17:02	#65 (permalink)
mathiaslg First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: DC, USA Posts: 11,116	Hey Roy, did you see Hugo Viana got a cap for Portugal .

18th November 2001, 18:18	#66 (permalink)
Roy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 2,156	[quote]Originally posted by mathiaslg: <strong>Hey Roy, did you see Hugo Viana got a cap for Portugal .</strong><hr></blockquote> Didn't know that but not surprised at all. Always thought he'd turn out a good player, since I saw him in the flesh 3 years ago. Well-built, good passer, great shot, can tackle, good in the air, the complete central midfielder. Recommended him and Quaresma to Leverkusen but did they take my advice? did they fuck...

18th November 2001, 20:25	#67 (permalink)
Amir First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Rehovot, Israel Posts: 9,949	[quote] I'm not sure about Mark Fotheringham in the list. He's definitely not the best youngster in Scotland. <hr></blockquote> Naaa, he hasn't a place there. I've brought him on in one of the older CM games for RANGERS and while I got youngsters through, he never had a chance. Probably dumped him to Preston like we do in United.

18th November 2001, 20:31	#68 (permalink)
seba Posts: n/a	[quote]Originally posted by Roy: <strong> Didn't know that but not surprised at all. Always thought he'd turn out a good player, since I saw him in the flesh 3 years ago. Well-built, good passer, great shot, can tackle, good in the air, the complete central midfielder. Recommended him and Quaresma to Leverkusen but did they take my advice? did they fuck... </strong><hr></blockquote> Mr Scout how about working for United?

18th November 2001, 21:21	#69 (permalink)
Roy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 2,156	[quote]Originally posted by seba: <strong> Mr Scout how about working for United? </strong><hr></blockquote> Nah, they can't afford me

18th November 2001, 21:56	#70 (permalink)
mathiaslg First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: DC, USA Posts: 11,116	[quote]Originally posted by Roy: <strong> Didn't know that but not surprised at all. Always thought he'd turn out a good player, since I saw him in the flesh 3 years ago. Well-built, good passer, great shot, can tackle, good in the air, the complete central midfielder. Recommended him and Quaresma to Leverkusen but did they take my advice? did they fuck... </strong><hr></blockquote> For christ sake Roy, three years ago? You were recommending that two 14 year olds be ripped from their homes and sent to a far away country. You evil man, good for Leverkusen for ignoring you .

18th November 2001, 22:12	#71 (permalink)
Amir First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Rehovot, Israel Posts: 9,949	Rumours have it the club didn't take Roy's players on because if they had 5 of his 'fledglings' in a line up they had to change their name to Leiberkusen.