Jordi Cruyff

Wittmann45 · 19th March 2008, 15:08

Was just wondering what your original impression was when we first signed him, as a fan that is? I remember him vaugely for his later career at United, but I don't know how highly 'rated' he was when he first came.

77 · 19th March 2008, 15:11

Scored vital goals for us

Church o Choccy · 19th March 2008, 15:14

He came just after Euro 96, along with Poborsky if memory serves me correctly. Clearly had talent and had been in the Dutch squad for that tournament. I always thought it was just a matter of time before he clicked into place at United but he never seemed to. He tried to lob Sullivan from the halfway line about 5 minutes before Beckham pulled it off but Jordi sliced it wide.

Longsden_7 · 19th March 2008, 15:16

Was a good player, I liked the fact he didnt want to be compared with his father so just had JORDI. seemed like a nice guy too, where is he now ? I remember he went to Barcelona B, but not heard anything since.

Elliott · 19th March 2008, 15:24

Almost denied the dippers their massive treble while at Alaves. Decent player, good lad. Him and Solskjær are still good mates.

Bammy · 19th March 2008, 15:24

He played for Alves against liverpool in the Uefa Cup Final during their 'treble' year.

EDIT-Wiki says he now plays for Metalurh Donetsk

20le_Solskjaer · 19th March 2008, 15:25

Upon his departure from Español a return to England was mooted when Cruyff had a trial with Bolton Wanderers but Trotters manager Sam Allardyce decided against signing the Dutchman despite him having impressed in friendly matches. From 2004 to 2006, he was semi-retired, keeping fit with Barcelona's B squad and playing in some veteran matches. As for 2007-2008 season he still plays in Ukraine, with Metalurh Donetsk. He entered the fashion business, helping develop the Cruyff clothing brand.

SATA · 19th March 2008, 15:29

He was almost always injured at United, wasn't he? Can't remember him that much. Probably wasn't even half the player his old man was.

Elliott · 19th March 2008, 15:33

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Originally Posted by 20le_Solskjaer

He entered the fashion business, helping develop the Cruyff clothing brand.

Obviously has a great fashion sense.

francobaresi · 19th March 2008, 15:35

My over-riding memory of Jordi Cruyff was that he wasn't very good at playing football

jojojo · 19th March 2008, 15:53

He was one of those players who'd have the odd really good game (as he did against us) and that was it. 26 starts in 4 seasons. I keep thinking of Harry Kewell as I write this!

djemba's arse · 19th March 2008, 15:58

Second best Cruyff in the world!

Utd heap · 19th March 2008, 16:23

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Originally Posted by francobaresi

My over-riding memory of Jordi Cruyff was that he wasn't very good at playing football

Yep, and i'll always remeber a goal he scored, after which he celebrated by wiping his nose infront of the camera.

a_devil_inside · 19th March 2008, 16:33

I liked him but with his injuries and our team it was hard for him to make a point

FranklyVulgar · 19th March 2008, 16:39

It must be really difficult to be the son of one of the worlds greatest ever players. I mean of course it would be great but if you wanted to follow in his footsteps you would aways be compaired and have a level of expectation that would far exceed any normal young player.

MrMarcello · 19th March 2008, 16:44

The Chief once told me that Jordi was world class.

markthered · 19th March 2008, 16:48

average, scored a few goals

Ekeke · 19th March 2008, 17:00

His name will always be remembered.

Just, not because of him.

Raven Blade · 19th March 2008, 17:02

I thought he could become as good as his father. Unfortunately that wasnt the case.

FlawlessThaw · 19th March 2008, 17:04

I liked Jordi Cruyff, he scored a few vital goals. he just got outdone by the players who became great in Beckham and Solskjaer.

RednProud · 19th March 2008, 17:09

I remember we signed 3 outfield players in the summer of Euro 96 (I think we also signed van de Gouw).

The 3 were:

Karel Poborski - on the back of an excellent Euro 96 campaign
Jordi Cruyff - Who had starred in a couple of European games against Newcastle and was drawing comparisons with his father.
Ole Solskjiar - An unknown youngster.

Who could guess which one would go on to become an OT legend?

nooshka · 19th March 2008, 17:10

He always looked very lightweight whenever he played, people were pushing him off the ball way to easily.

What are these very important goals people are talking about?

Elliott · 19th March 2008, 17:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by RednProud

I remember we signed 3 outfield players in the summer of Euro 96 (I think we also signed van de Gouw).

The 3 were:

Karel Poborski - on the back of an excellent Euro 96 campaign
Jordi Cruyff - Who had starred in a couple of European games against Newcastle and was drawing comparisons with his father.
Ole Solskjiar - An unknown youngster.

Who could guess which one would go on to become an OT legend?

And Ronny JOhnsen

Sylar · 19th March 2008, 17:29

Him and Poborsky were unlucky due to their timing as we had the emergence of Beckham, Scholes and Butt during the time.

Wonder Pigeon · 19th March 2008, 17:36

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Originally Posted by Sylar

Him and Poborsky were unlucky due to their timing as we had the emergence of Beckham, Scholes and Butt during the time.

Also unluckily for Jordi Cruyff, he wasn't very good.

Legend16 · 19th March 2008, 17:49

decent player. looked good in the Barcelona team with Stoichkov and Romario. came to us then and never really took off. was'nt a signing I remember anyone being very excited about and he left of his own accord the summer before we won the treble so his timing was a bit off. but never heard him complaining and scored a couple of crucial goals for us

acnumber9 · 19th March 2008, 18:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliott

And Ronny JOhnsen

Who was also a terrific signing. Terrible shame about the injuries.

Don16 · 19th March 2008, 18:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliott

And Ronny JOhnsen

Didn't we sign Van Der Gouw aswell?

Did Fergie ever comment on the rumour that he had to choose between Poborsky and Zidane, and he chose Poborsky?

kundalini · 19th March 2008, 19:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wittmann45

Was just wondering what your original impression was when we first signed him, as a fan that is? I remember him vaugely for his later career at United, but I don't know how highly 'rated' he was when he first came.

Wasn't good enough for Barcelona so it seemed strange that he should come to united. He hadn't looked that great for Holland either. No real penetration. Talented but not enough pace to play wide and not enough goal threat to play in the hole. Played ok in his first few matches for United but overall it was one of those signings that never made any sense. Sir Alex clearly didn't rate him and never gave him a reasonable go in the first team so why bother signing him?

Jordi had natural talent in terms of close control, could use both feet etc but nothing that could hurt opposing sides. Out of his depth at the big clubs like United and Barcelona but enough technical ability to be seen as the class player for a small team trying to avoid relegation. I suppose a bit like Kinkladze at Man City.

Red For Ever · 19th March 2008, 20:41

Seemed to have promise
Had a reasonable but not brilliant run of games
then got injured when he seemed to be getting somewhere
Popular but never really seemed likely to make it at United in a big way
Doubt he would have been a regular even without injuries

MrMarcello · 19th March 2008, 20:42

96 summer transfers in:
Cruyff - 1.4m
Johnsen - 1.2m
Poborsky - 3.5m
Solskjaer - 1.5m
van der Gouw - 500k

RemiMoses · 20th March 2008, 01:10

He lost all his hair during the four years at United. I was excited by his signing and he played a lot in his first couple of months but he didn't take his chances.

Name Changed · 20th March 2008, 01:24

He was never a world class player and came to United as a player who was not always a regular at his previous club.

Amir · 20th March 2008, 08:32

He was the dutch Ji sung Park. Not really good enough for the first team, but very good cover. Problem is he was closer to Saha in terms of injuries and a lot of times when he was going to get his break, he ended up injured.

I liked him, thought he had good potential. I believed his best position was actually not upfront or on the wing, but behind the striker because he had really good vision. But obviously when he arrived we had Cantona, and then Sheringham and Yorke.

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19th March 2008, 15:11	#2 (permalink)
77 First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: http://youtu.be/BGVSTsgcCvw Posts: 15,178	Scored vital goals for us

19th March 2008, 15:14	#3 (permalink)
Church o Choccy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: travelling the world Posts: 1,345	He came just after Euro 96, along with Poborsky if memory serves me correctly. Clearly had talent and had been in the Dutch squad for that tournament. I always thought it was just a matter of time before he clicked into place at United but he never seemed to. He tried to lob Sullivan from the halfway line about 5 minutes before Beckham pulled it off but Jordi sliced it wide.

19th March 2008, 15:16	#4 (permalink)
Longsden_7 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salford Posts: 2,363	Was a good player, I liked the fact he didnt want to be compared with his father so just had JORDI. seemed like a nice guy too, where is he now ? I remember he went to Barcelona B, but not heard anything since.

19th March 2008, 15:24	#5 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 8,532	Almost denied the dippers their massive treble while at Alaves. Decent player, good lad. Him and Solskjær are still good mates.

19th March 2008, 15:24	#6 (permalink)
Bammy Youth Team Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 370	He played for Alves against liverpool in the Uefa Cup Final during their 'treble' year. EDIT-Wiki says he now plays for Metalurh Donetsk

19th March 2008, 15:25	#7 (permalink)
20le_Solskjaer Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London. Posts: 1,674	Upon his departure from Español a return to England was mooted when Cruyff had a trial with Bolton Wanderers but Trotters manager Sam Allardyce decided against signing the Dutchman despite him having impressed in friendly matches. From 2004 to 2006, he was semi-retired, keeping fit with Barcelona's B squad and playing in some veteran matches. As for 2007-2008 season he still plays in Ukraine, with Metalurh Donetsk. He entered the fashion business, helping develop the Cruyff clothing brand.

19th March 2008, 15:29	#8 (permalink)
SATA Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: We all love United Posts: 4,623	He was almost always injured at United, wasn't he? Can't remember him that much. Probably wasn't even half the player his old man was.

19th March 2008, 15:35	#10 (permalink)
francobaresi First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,138	My over-riding memory of Jordi Cruyff was that he wasn't very good at playing football

19th March 2008, 15:53	#11 (permalink)
jojojo First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Watching - just in case Posts: 7,930	He was one of those players who'd have the odd really good game (as he did against us) and that was it. 26 starts in 4 seasons. I keep thinking of Harry Kewell as I write this!

19th March 2008, 15:58	#12 (permalink)
djemba's arse Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: The Trophy Room Funny Posts: 2 Posts: 2,670	Second best Cruyff in the world!

19th March 2008, 16:33	#14 (permalink)
a_devil_inside Big footed hermaphrodite Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Little Britain Posts: 31,324	I liked him but with his injuries and our team it was hard for him to make a point

19th March 2008, 16:39	#15 (permalink)
FranklyVulgar First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: I've got a pretty little mouth underneath all the foaming Posts: 10,409	It must be really difficult to be the son of one of the worlds greatest ever players. I mean of course it would be great but if you wanted to follow in his footsteps you would aways be compaired and have a level of expectation that would far exceed any normal young player.

19th March 2008, 16:44	#16 (permalink)
MrMarcello No Lifer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Georgia Posts: 31,942	The Chief once told me that Jordi was world class.

19th March 2008, 16:48	#17 (permalink)
markthered Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 519	average, scored a few goals

19th March 2008, 17:00	#18 (permalink)
Ekeke First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,738	His name will always be remembered. Just, not because of him.

19th March 2008, 17:02	#19 (permalink)
Raven Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Red till i'm dead.. Posts: 30,978	I thought he could become as good as his father. Unfortunately that wasnt the case.

19th March 2008, 17:04	#20 (permalink)
FlawlessThaw most 'know it all' poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Posts: 19,271	I liked Jordi Cruyff, he scored a few vital goals. he just got outdone by the players who became great in Beckham and Solskjaer.

19th March 2008, 17:09	#21 (permalink)
RednProud Youth Team Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Peterborugh Posts: 274	I remember we signed 3 outfield players in the summer of Euro 96 (I think we also signed van de Gouw). The 3 were: Karel Poborski - on the back of an excellent Euro 96 campaign Jordi Cruyff - Who had starred in a couple of European games against Newcastle and was drawing comparisons with his father. Ole Solskjiar - An unknown youngster. Who could guess which one would go on to become an OT legend?

19th March 2008, 17:10	#22 (permalink)
nooshka Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hay Posts: 1,271	He always looked very lightweight whenever he played, people were pushing him off the ball way to easily. What are these very important goals people are talking about?

19th March 2008, 17:29	#24 (permalink)
Sylar Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,818	Him and Poborsky were unlucky due to their timing as we had the emergence of Beckham, Scholes and Butt during the time.

19th March 2008, 17:49	#26 (permalink)
Legend16 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,610	decent player. looked good in the Barcelona team with Stoichkov and Romario. came to us then and never really took off. was'nt a signing I remember anyone being very excited about and he left of his own accord the summer before we won the treble so his timing was a bit off. but never heard him complaining and scored a couple of crucial goals for us

19th March 2008, 20:41	#30 (permalink)
Red For Ever Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,997	Seemed to have promise Had a reasonable but not brilliant run of games then got injured when he seemed to be getting somewhere Popular but never really seemed likely to make it at United in a big way Doubt he would have been a regular even without injuries

19th March 2008, 20:42	#31 (permalink)
MrMarcello No Lifer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Georgia Posts: 31,942	96 summer transfers in: Cruyff - 1.4m Johnsen - 1.2m Poborsky - 3.5m Solskjaer - 1.5m van der Gouw - 500k

20th March 2008, 01:10	#32 (permalink)
RemiMoses Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Theatre of Dreams Posts: 852	He lost all his hair during the four years at United. I was excited by his signing and he played a lot in his first couple of months but he didn't take his chances.

20th March 2008, 01:24	#33 (permalink)
Name Changed weso26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 21,014	He was never a world class player and came to United as a player who was not always a regular at his previous club.

20th March 2008, 08:32	#34 (permalink)
Amir First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Rehovot, Israel Posts: 16,092	He was the dutch Ji sung Park. Not really good enough for the first team, but very good cover. Problem is he was closer to Saha in terms of injuries and a lot of times when he was going to get his break, he ended up injured. I liked him, thought he had good potential. I believed his best position was actually not upfront or on the wing, but behind the striker because he had really good vision. But obviously when he arrived we had Cantona, and then Sheringham and Yorke.