Silvestre to Bordeaux?

prateik · 14th May 2008, 07:51

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Originally Posted by Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber

Does anyone know if Evans can play left back?

think he plays LB for his national side

not too sure how good he will be going forward , but can do the job as a LB

devilish · 14th May 2008, 07:59

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Originally Posted by Raven_Blade

I dont want him to go because he is solid and dependable in our defence. However we dont know what will happen in the summer. He may decide that he has been here for long enough. Either way we will have good cover with the Brazilian twins, O'Shea, Evans, etc.

The Brazilian twins are too young, Evans is a central back and OShea is a bit shit. If we want to give a revamp to our defense then we should get rid of those players that we dont trust in big matches. Mickey is not one of them.

Ruben · 14th May 2008, 11:35

I always want to keep players. But, Silvestre has been here for some time now, and will not be getting a place in the starting lineup, he might want that. I also want as few players as possible between Rio/Vidic and Pique/Evans. So if one of Rio/Vidic is out I`d like to see the young ones be given a chance. Silvestre is one of two natural left backs though, which is a bit short. O`Shea has done well there before, so we might manage anyhow. All in all, if it benefits the likes of Pique and Evans then I`d be ok with Silvestre leaving. He`s been a great servant over a long period of time though.

RedPhil1957 · 14th May 2008, 11:43

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Originally Posted by devilish

The Brazilian twins are too young, Evans is a central back and OShea is a bit shit. If we want to give a revamp to our defense then we should get rid of those players that we dont trust in big matches. Mickey is not one of them.

I really don't know where you idiots get O'shay is shit from, he does an good job wherever he is asked to play and at LB he is generally very good.

hycool · 14th May 2008, 11:51

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Originally Posted by Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber

If we sell him then who covers Evra?

Your favorite player Torres.

Gazza · 14th May 2008, 21:19

He's only 30?? Younger than I thought.

IBleedRed · 14th May 2008, 21:24

Be sad to see him go but I wouldnt hold it against him if he wanted to play regular first team football (unless its at liverpool)

ave fenix · 14th May 2008, 22:23

It's weird,but he has almost 10 years with us.Unsung hero??

devilish · 14th May 2008, 22:30

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Originally Posted by RedPhil1957

I really don't know where you idiots get O'shay is shit from, he does an good job wherever he is asked to play and at LB he is generally very good.

Apart from his first season where he did magnificently, I was never impressed by him in defense. Mind he can do a decent job in midfield (Fletch, Anderson, Carrick, Scholes and Hargreaves are much better then him) but as a defender he is a bit shite (sorry there is no better way to describe his defending skills). The difference between Mickey and OShea is the same between Evra and Mickey.

Drifter · 16th May 2008, 09:52

Silvestre Tempted By Bordeaux Interest

Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre has admitted that he is tempted to turn back the time by making an emotional return to Ligue 1.

Earlier in the week, French daily sports paper L'Equipe revealed that Bordeaux boss Laurent Blanc is targeting an attacking midfielder and a left back, with Silvestre reportedly being the dream candidate for the latter.

Silvestre, in turn, has admitted that he is intrigued by the prospect of starring for the club he supported since his boyhood days.

"It is not impossible - Bordeaux, it's the club of my heart," said the 30-year-old, who will be out of contract next summer.

"When I was small, I followed their exploits in Europe. Moreover I have got family in the [area] Gironde."

In his latest comments, Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud refused to be drawn out on the Silvestre speculation directly, but was keen to stress that his club are aiming high.

“We can say that plenty of names are going to circulate and at the end some of them will be right,” he said.

“We are just starting to think (about targets), Laurent Blanc leads it.

“Today it is too early to say that we have decided who our priority recruits are for next season.

“That is wrong. There are some possibilities, propositions are made to us, other ones we directly study.

“I want the team to be ready before the pre-season starts.

“Playing the Champions League helps to us attract players, even if Bordeaux have always been attractive.

“But it is less easy for the financial negotiations, because some clubs tell themselves ‘They play in the Champions League, they have money, we will take advantage of it.’”

[Hellboy]17 · 23rd May 2008, 10:56

Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre will sign for Bordeaux on a four-year deal. (Daily Telegraph)

Name Changed · 23rd May 2008, 18:05

I don't get it. Why is he called Tweetie on this forum? I've never heard that before.

VoetbalWizard · 23rd May 2008, 18:13

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Originally Posted by weso26

I don't get it. Why is he called Tweetie on this forum? I've never heard that before.

silvestre = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvester_(Looney_Tunes)

and sylvester's main target in the cartoons is tweety bird.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tweety

therefore,

silvestre = tweety.

MadDogg · 24th May 2008, 09:57

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Originally Posted by VoetbalWizard

silvestre = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvester_(Looney_Tunes)

and sylvester's main target in the cartoons is tweety bird.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tweety

therefore,

silvestre = tweety.

Also because his strangely shaped head is quite like Tweety's.

Personally, I normally call him Mikael or Micky.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 24th May 2008, 10:15

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Originally Posted by hycool

Your favorite player Torres.

kafta · 24th May 2008, 10:41

on a side note, how is blanc doing at bordeaux?

Amir · 24th May 2008, 11:01

Brilliant. They pushed Lyon all the way to the title in his first year.

14th May 2008, 11:35	#43 (permalink)
Ruben First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oslo Posts: 5,091	I always want to keep players. But, Silvestre has been here for some time now, and will not be getting a place in the starting lineup, he might want that. I also want as few players as possible between Rio/Vidic and Pique/Evans. So if one of Rio/Vidic is out I`d like to see the young ones be given a chance. Silvestre is one of two natural left backs though, which is a bit short. O`Shea has done well there before, so we might manage anyhow. All in all, if it benefits the likes of Pique and Evans then I`d be ok with Silvestre leaving. He`s been a great servant over a long period of time though.

14th May 2008, 21:19	#46 (permalink)
Gazza Magic Carpet Pilot Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: "The great thing about United, as a result of Matt Busby, is that they have a philosophy of a club that is very discernable. You know what Manchester United stand for." Posts: 24,566	He's only 30?? Younger than I thought.

14th May 2008, 21:24	#47 (permalink)
IBleedRed likes to use pantyhose Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: apparently uses the term "limey" too much Posts: 4,227	Be sad to see him go but I wouldnt hold it against him if he wanted to play regular first team football (unless its at liverpool)

14th May 2008, 22:23	#48 (permalink)
ave fenix Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 19º 00' North of the Equator 70º 40' West of Greenwich. Posts: 940	It's weird,but he has almost 10 years with us.Unsung hero??

16th May 2008, 09:52	#50 (permalink)
Drifter First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,131	Silvestre Tempted By Bordeaux Interest Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre has admitted that he is tempted to turn back the time by making an emotional return to Ligue 1. Earlier in the week, French daily sports paper L'Equipe revealed that Bordeaux boss Laurent Blanc is targeting an attacking midfielder and a left back, with Silvestre reportedly being the dream candidate for the latter. Silvestre, in turn, has admitted that he is intrigued by the prospect of starring for the club he supported since his boyhood days. "It is not impossible - Bordeaux, it's the club of my heart," said the 30-year-old, who will be out of contract next summer. "When I was small, I followed their exploits in Europe. Moreover I have got family in the [area] Gironde." In his latest comments, Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud refused to be drawn out on the Silvestre speculation directly, but was keen to stress that his club are aiming high. “We can say that plenty of names are going to circulate and at the end some of them will be right,” he said. “We are just starting to think (about targets), Laurent Blanc leads it. “Today it is too early to say that we have decided who our priority recruits are for next season. “That is wrong. There are some possibilities, propositions are made to us, other ones we directly study. “I want the team to be ready before the pre-season starts. “Playing the Champions League helps to us attract players, even if Bordeaux have always been attractive. “But it is less easy for the financial negotiations, because some clubs tell themselves ‘They play in the Champions League, they have money, we will take advantage of it.’”

23rd May 2008, 10:56	#51 (permalink)
[Hellboy]17 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Berba-Town Posts: 4,708	Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre will sign for Bordeaux on a four-year deal. (Daily Telegraph)

23rd May 2008, 18:05	#52 (permalink)
Name Changed weso26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 4,454	I don't get it. Why is he called Tweetie on this forum? I've never heard that before.

24th May 2008, 10:41	#56 (permalink)
kafta Perpetual Under 11's Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lebanon & On the throne of europe Posts: 2,833	on a side note, how is blanc doing at bordeaux?

24th May 2008, 11:01	#57 (permalink)
Amir First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Rehovot, Israel Posts: 10,090	Brilliant. They pushed Lyon all the way to the title in his first year.