Rodrigo Possebon

Pogue Mahone · 15th February 2008, 12:02

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Originally Posted by Escobar

You'll find lots of playground players who can dribble against reserve team players, but that's about it then.

Those compilations can be very misleading, plus he's already compared with Pirlo, which is ridiculous

Nah, I know, people get crazily excited about young kids at the club. When that young kid is a new signing and a Brazilian, there's gonna be all sorts of nonsense talking about him in the caf.

I watched the full 90 minutes last night, though, and he had an excellent debut. Here's hoping he can kick on from there.

Elliott · 15th February 2008, 15:27

Looks nothing special from the youtube clip. Which means fuck all. Did he play any senior games in Brazil?

relx · 15th February 2008, 15:30

Rodrigo catches the eye

United's new Brazilian midfielder Rodrigo Possebon turned in an impressive display on his first start for the Reserves on Thursday evening.

Although United were beaten by Blackburn at Northwich, the 19-year-old's outstanding contribution was not lost on Reds legend Paddy Crerand.

"I’m looking forward to seeing an awful lot more of this boy," Paddy told MUTV. "He was fantastic tonight.

"He can use both feet, he’s very calm on the ball and his passing is very, very good. He’s a big lad too, so he’s strong and can hold off players."

While the Brazilian's technical skills were there for all to see, it was his awareness of the play around him which augurs particularly well in Crerand's eyes.

"Players like Paul Scholes are always looking around and know exactly where they want to play the ball before it even comes to them," he said. "This kid looks as if he could be that kind of player."

manutd.com

carpy · 15th February 2008, 15:30

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Originally Posted by Escobar

This compilations says nothing. On every playground you see boys doing nice moves. Doesnt say they are good footballers.

Could be a great talent nevertheless

Why are you hanging around playgrounds?

Pervert.

charleysurf · 15th February 2008, 15:33

It would be very strange if United just discovered a great talent that was basically unknown in Brazil. At 19 he is old enough that surely he would have had more interest shown in him by big clubs if he really was good enough to play for United.

I'd lump him in with Manucho as a bit of a long shot to be a regular first team player for United, but certainly well worth the risk.

Cold_Boy · 15th February 2008, 16:35

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Originally Posted by charleysurf

It would be very strange if United just discovered a great talent that was basically unknown in Brazil. At 19 he is old enough that surely he would have had more interest shown in him by big clubs if he really was good enough to play for United.

I'd lump him in with Manucho as a bit of a long shot to be a regular first team player for United, but certainly well worth the risk.

Agreed.

Cold_Boy · 15th February 2008, 16:38

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Originally Posted by kevg

Someone on RedIssue posted this clip of Rodrigo from last night:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=sldXY8fTqPY

FFS that video says absolutely nothing about how good he is.

jonnymee23 · 15th February 2008, 16:39

Reminds me of Michael Carrick the way he played last night. Very good technique compared to the other players in his age group. I could count on one hand the amount of times he give away the ball.

OldRed1 · 16th February 2008, 03:20

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Originally Posted by charleysurf

It would be very strange if United just discovered a great talent that was basically unknown in Brazil. At 19 he is old enough that surely he would have had more interest shown in him by big clubs if he really was good enough to play for United.

I'd lump him in with Manucho as a bit of a long shot to be a regular first team player for United, but certainly well worth the risk.

I thought that, when he was first mentioned several weeks (or even months) ago, that there were several clubs chasing him and he has represented Brazil at youth level so he's hardly unknown.

giggs-beckham · 16th February 2008, 07:32

The next viera.

anything about now · 16th February 2008, 08:07

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Originally Posted by giggs-beckham

The next viera.

Hope not....... i dont want him to become a bitch

redender · 16th February 2008, 14:33

From the little snippet I saw above, I think he looks very 'Keane' like.... lots of little touches, strength & shielding, and a tidy passer. Im optimistic.

Ekeke · 16th February 2008, 14:42

How are people proclaiming he's like Hargreaves and Keane already from that video? We hardly see him put a tackle in. Plenty of nice touches on the ball and very accurate passing... But that's not Roy Keane and its the opposite of Hargreaves.

Cold_Boy · 16th February 2008, 14:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekeke

How are people proclaiming he's like Hargreaves and Keane already from that video? We hardly see him put a tackle in. Plenty of nice touches on the ball and very accurate passing... But that's not Roy Keane and its the opposite of Hargreaves.

Agreed.

redender · 16th February 2008, 17:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekeke

How are people proclaiming he's like Hargreaves and Keane already from that video? We hardly see him put a tackle in. Plenty of nice touches on the ball and very accurate passing... But that's not Roy Keane and its the opposite of Hargreaves.

Ekeke strikes again....

julesee · 16th February 2008, 21:07

he looks like the new Liam Miller

Elliott · 17th February 2008, 12:34

Did he play any senior games for Internacional?

Elliott · 17th February 2008, 12:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by charleysurf

I'd lump him in with Manucho as a bit of a long shot to be a regular first team player for United, but certainly well worth the risk.

We paid 3,5 million Euros for him. Pretty expensive long shot that. But I see your point.

Decotron · 18th February 2008, 14:17

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Originally Posted by Elliott

We paid 3,5 million Euros for him. Pretty expensive long shot that. But I see your point.

Is that confirmed??? I thought I read 250k plus future incentives....

since 1987 · 18th February 2008, 14:19

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Originally Posted by redender

Ekeke strikes again....

Ramshock · 19th February 2008, 03:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by redender

Ekeke strikes again....

Toffa · 19th February 2008, 09:56

Its hard to tell from clips like that, if he is going to be what we hope.

But from watching the game, the thing that impressed me about him was
that he played the game constantly with his head up! A rare quality from
someone so young & in a new environment. An attribute not to disimilar to
the unsung Carrick, he may even get more praise cos he has a more fashionable name. lol

I stress early days, but we may have found a future star

Elliott · 19th February 2008, 14:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toffa

An attribute not to disimilar to
the unsung Carrick, he may even get more praise cos he has a more fashionable name.

To be fair, Possebon sounds a bit retarded.

uae · 19th February 2008, 15:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliott

To be fair, Possebon sounds a bit retarded.

he's known as rodrigo isn't he?

Virtuoso · 19th February 2008, 17:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by uae

he's known as rodrigo isn't he?

Yep, that's going to be what he's referred to as and what will be on the back of his shirt when he plays for the first team.

kevg · 21st February 2008, 18:56

Rodrigo starting again for the reserves tonight v Wigan. Live on MUTV ko at 7pm for anyone interested.

redender · 21st February 2008, 19:29

Expecting regular updates please! Crerand's report is critical too!

Alex · 21st February 2008, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by giggs-beckham

The next viera.

I'd take that as a player at least not the personality

kevg · 21st February 2008, 19:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by redender

Expecting regular updates please! Crerand's report is critical too!

He has been pretty quiet so far. Gave the ball away that lead to the Wigan goal too. No Paddy tonight!

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15th February 2008, 15:27	#82 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,010	Looks nothing special from the youtube clip. Which means fuck all. Did he play any senior games in Brazil?

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relx Frnkie Sys Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,757	Rodrigo catches the eye United's new Brazilian midfielder Rodrigo Possebon turned in an impressive display on his first start for the Reserves on Thursday evening. Although United were beaten by Blackburn at Northwich, the 19-year-old's outstanding contribution was not lost on Reds legend Paddy Crerand. "I’m looking forward to seeing an awful lot more of this boy," Paddy told MUTV. "He was fantastic tonight. "He can use both feet, he’s very calm on the ball and his passing is very, very good. He’s a big lad too, so he’s strong and can hold off players." While the Brazilian's technical skills were there for all to see, it was his awareness of the play around him which augurs particularly well in Crerand's eyes. "Players like Paul Scholes are always looking around and know exactly where they want to play the ball before it even comes to them," he said. "This kid looks as if he could be that kind of player." manutd.com

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charleysurf Talks sense Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,505	It would be very strange if United just discovered a great talent that was basically unknown in Brazil. At 19 he is old enough that surely he would have had more interest shown in him by big clubs if he really was good enough to play for United. I'd lump him in with Manucho as a bit of a long shot to be a regular first team player for United, but certainly well worth the risk.

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jonnymee23 Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 668	Reminds me of Michael Carrick the way he played last night. Very good technique compared to the other players in his age group. I could count on one hand the amount of times he give away the ball.

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giggs-beckham Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,207	The next viera.

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redender Wannabe Manc Join Date: May 2005 Location: Manchester - Farrrrrr away from mehro Posts: 2,508	From the little snippet I saw above, I think he looks very 'Keane' like.... lots of little touches, strength & shielding, and a tidy passer. Im optimistic.

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Toffa On Trial Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: United Wonderland Posts: 40	Its hard to tell from clips like that, if he is going to be what we hope. But from watching the game, the thing that impressed me about him was that he played the game constantly with his head up! A rare quality from someone so young & in a new environment. An attribute not to disimilar to the unsung Carrick, he may even get more praise cos he has a more fashionable name. lol I stress early days, but we may have found a future star

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kevg Youth Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 258	Rodrigo starting again for the reserves tonight v Wigan. Live on MUTV ko at 7pm for anyone interested.

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redender Wannabe Manc Join Date: May 2005 Location: Manchester - Farrrrrr away from mehro Posts: 2,508	Expecting regular updates please! Crerand's report is critical too!