Mikael Silvestre

Ringo 07 · 13th January 2012, 22:05

He definitely was some kind of genetic human and kidney bean experiment that went horribly wrong

Amir · 13th January 2012, 22:10

I don't think he had the concentration to really be a top centerhalf. But he saw himself as one even though he could do an excellent job at left back. His ability there was a big part of our revival in 01/02, even thogh we didn't win anything.

Sarni · 13th January 2012, 22:14

He had great games and he had poor games, like everyone, except his top level was very high at one point and his bottom level was basically The Championship standard at best. He also played well only next to Ferdinand, with Brown next to him in the second half of 2003-04 he was poor and basically cost us any chance of a title that we might have had (we were top of the league when Ferdinand played his last game against Wolves, admittedly we lost that game and dropped to 2nd but no one could foresee finishing 15 points behind Arsenal and behind Chelsea).

Chorley1974 · 13th January 2012, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by De Selby

I'll always remember him as someone who could drop a 40/50-yard crossfield pass on to a teammate's foot, and then 5 minutes later seem completely incapable of passing the ball 10 yards.

this

x42bn6 · 13th January 2012, 22:21

0:50 onwards

surf · 13th January 2012, 22:23

Played 361 games for the best club in England. You have to be quite good to do that.

Colin129 · 13th January 2012, 22:32

I always liked him, sorry to see him leave & especially to Arse for tuppence...

Gazza · 13th January 2012, 23:13

He was pretty good at both CB and LB, but had the same issue with concentration in both positions.

Looking back on that defence of GNev/Rio/Wes/Silvestre (backed up by Barthez), concentration was a problem for each of them at some point in their careers.

rcoobc · 13th January 2012, 23:19

I respected the guy and his time here, but I think Van Der Sar and Vidic is what propelled us to the European Glory years of 07-11

Gazza · 13th January 2012, 23:27

I loved his attacking contributions from left-back - Evra-like in some of his play but much better with final delivery and long passes.... like the 70-yard pass to Beckham at Stamford Bridge in 2002. Gorgeous.

davisjw · 14th January 2012, 00:15

I always preferred Heinze when he was at the club

De Selby · 14th January 2012, 00:25

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Originally Posted by davisjw

I always preferred Heinze when he was at the club

Yeah, it's fair to say Heinze was the better player. And everyone really liked him up until, well, you know...

Ole's_toe_poke · 14th January 2012, 00:56

Over 300 games. Great squad player.

Makki · 14th January 2012, 04:58

I'll always remember that cross to Rooney against Arsenal.. Just above the defender's head, but dropped perfectly for Rooney to control with his foot and volley it home.

anver · 14th January 2012, 05:47

What about those two goals against the scousers in 2005? The ball bouncing off the beanhead?

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13th January 2012, 22:05	#81 (permalink)
Ringo 07 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: "Messi can do some amazing things, but anything he can do Joe can do as well, if not better," Steven Gerrard on Joe Cole Posts: 3,107	He definitely was some kind of genetic human and kidney bean experiment that went horribly wrong

13th January 2012, 22:10	#82 (permalink)
Amir First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Rehovot, Israel Posts: 16,092	I don't think he had the concentration to really be a top centerhalf. But he saw himself as one even though he could do an excellent job at left back. His ability there was a big part of our revival in 01/02, even thogh we didn't win anything.

13th January 2012, 22:14	#83 (permalink)
Sarni nice guy, unassuming, objective United fan. Thinks hes intelligent though. Nutter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Krakow Posts: 21,628	He had great games and he had poor games, like everyone, except his top level was very high at one point and his bottom level was basically The Championship standard at best. He also played well only next to Ferdinand, with Brown next to him in the second half of 2003-04 he was poor and basically cost us any chance of a title that we might have had (we were top of the league when Ferdinand played his last game against Wolves, admittedly we lost that game and dropped to 2nd but no one could foresee finishing 15 points behind Arsenal and behind Chelsea).

13th January 2012, 22:21	#85 (permalink)
x42bn6 First Team Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 西田麻衣の谷間. Being a nerd, geek and virgin Posts: 17,358	0:50 onwards

13th January 2012, 22:23	#86 (permalink)
surf Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: In the wilderness Posts: 3,914	Played 361 games for the best club in England. You have to be quite good to do that.

13th January 2012, 22:32	#87 (permalink)
Colin129 First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Aliens are in control of my tagline & location, but they'll never take me alive! Posts: 10,824	I always liked him, sorry to see him leave & especially to Arse for tuppence...

13th January 2012, 23:13	#88 (permalink)
Gazza Magic Carpet Pilot Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: "some place faaar away... yes, that'll do" Posts: 27,086	He was pretty good at both CB and LB, but had the same issue with concentration in both positions. Looking back on that defence of GNev/Rio/Wes/Silvestre (backed up by Barthez), concentration was a problem for each of them at some point in their careers.

13th January 2012, 23:19	#89 (permalink)
rcoobc Not as crap as eferyone thinks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Corrupting West Brom Posts: 17,205	I respected the guy and his time here, but I think Van Der Sar and Vidic is what propelled us to the European Glory years of 07-11

13th January 2012, 23:27	#90 (permalink)
Gazza Magic Carpet Pilot Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: "some place faaar away... yes, that'll do" Posts: 27,086	I loved his attacking contributions from left-back - Evra-like in some of his play but much better with final delivery and long passes.... like the 70-yard pass to Beckham at Stamford Bridge in 2002. Gorgeous.

14th January 2012, 00:15	#91 (permalink)
davisjw Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,867	I always preferred Heinze when he was at the club

14th January 2012, 00:56	#93 (permalink)
Ole's_toe_poke First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 18,932	Over 300 games. Great squad player.

14th January 2012, 04:58	#94 (permalink)
Makki Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: freguson y u rest the ginger prawn hes most importntat playr n he cn done us much betr! Sell all them stinkiers like carick/cuberley/ and old man giggs shud go to retardment castle! Posts: 10,835	I'll always remember that cross to Rooney against Arsenal.. Just above the defender's head, but dropped perfectly for Rooney to control with his foot and volley it home.

14th January 2012, 05:47	#95 (permalink)
anver Shart stop Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colombo. Sri-Lanka Posts: 4,319	What about those two goals against the scousers in 2005? The ball bouncing off the beanhead?