At first I thought that it was reasonable(outside of the fact that I didn't suggest that he was very good
). But 7-8 years ago, is the era where the goal is to have players that are ideally like Neuer or Ter Stegen but more realistically like Bravo, Navas or Buffon. The exception among top teams and goalkeepers was Oblak and to some extent De Gea.There was also a lot more leeway as far as the receiver goes back then. A goalkeeper lofting a pass out to a full back didn’t need to be too accurate because they’d be in a lot more space. Teams today push up and are a lot more compact so passes have to be pretty much pin point from keepers.
Can I answer tomorrow, just arrived in the pub here haha
sure
enjoy!Ajax supporters were increasingly unhappy with the football his team showed, and most were content with him leaving. Despite that they were grateful for the success he had during some turbulent times for the club. But the sentiment was quite different then compared to now with Ten Hag.
Interesting. Thanks!
Hes played for Spain where this is expected, I think he can do it up to a point but it's never been something that's been fully asked of him while playing here, whether he can do it and be good at it remains to be seen.
Yeah, true. Although to me the biggest recent change is how much more often keepers keep the ball on the ground. And that’s where De Gea seems to struggle most of all. As I said, he just seems to fall apart completely whenever he’s asked to keep act as another defender and keep possession by passing it around at the back. That’s when he ends up losing his cool and smashing the ball upfield (often getting a crappy contact and barely making the halfway line)
If we buy a CDM, a RW, and a striker we would still have to play Dalot, Maguire, Shaw, and probably one of McFred next season. It would take a miracle to challenge for the title. Of the youth players only Hannibal has impressed me.
Hasnt he been in and out of the spanish squad? I dont think he can do that job for us when Henderson can do it better
Yeah i'm pretty sure that isn't going to happen. This squad is still miles away from City and Liverpool in terms of talent. People were really deluding themselves with Liverpool's injuries last season.
The strange thing is that both VDS and DDG deteriorated badly with their distribution during their time with us. VDS was a good ball-player throughout most of his career. When he first joined he was comfortably better than DDG ever looked for us and I think he would have been fine by modern standards, but by the time he retired he'd dropped right off. Then DDG joined and looked decent, but that didn't last too long.
He won't be taking things lightly given he could have waited for City or Real job if he wanted.
That's reassuring to hear, especially from an Ajax fan.
De Boer also consistently disappointed in Europe. He couldn't possibly be fired caused he kept winning the league, but in many ways, he wasn't really an 'Ajax manager' and not someone who is remembered particularly fondly in Amsterdam. (As a manager; different as a player of course.)
Henderson isn't much better, if at all, than de Gea.
Thanks! Yeah it’s just interesting. On paper De Boer was a more successful manager for Ajax but it doesn’t always show the full story.
He hasn’t played for Spain since he was dropped for Unai Simon in 2020. Before that he was dropped for Kepa…
Yeah, I'm never really fond of comparisons that go by trophies or achievements; it's usually not very interesting.
Well everyday new updates but nothing concrete apparently.
The margins are so tight that even if he did improve on his ability he'd still be behind the competition unless a miracle happens
Not sure if McClaren who used to be his #1 will work to be his #2: with this new set-up.
Hahahaha, love this. Enjoy mate.
So long as it is the right four players thats ok. One or two promotions from youth along with that and that's a great start. Hopefully 9 or 10 outgoings inclusive of those players that don't need to be replaced i.e. Grant, Mata, Pierera, Lingard, Jones (don't need to be replaced as they probably have less than 10 league appearances between them this season).
Ranking of most goals scored per game in Eredivisie of last 12 seasons. This includes every dutch side (Ajax, PSV, Twente).
Ya right. They will all conspire to throw him out.
This point has been discussed to death, it’s bordering on a myth. Yes some of the best goalkeepers playing today are great sweepers and many are better with their feet than De Gea but the weight that’s put on that on here/twitter is crazy. Further, It’s an incredibly one dimensional way of looking at things. It’s also half the debate as the system/teammates need to create options for a keeper in possession.
3.5 gpg, are you kidding me? Do they teach defending at all in that league?
Afonso Alves scored 34goals in 31 matches before moving over to Middlesbrough for a record fee and you know what happened after. There there are the Jozy Altidore, Vincent Janssen and our very own Memphis...
Only if they're coached by ETH. Ajax have conceded 14 goals so far in 28 games.
Yeah only because right now we have higher priorities than upgrading to a modern style GK
Yeah could see an absolute maximum in the summer of DM, CM, RW & ST. Yes there is an issue at RB but Erik could give the likes of Dalot/Laird chances.
If he was such a good Keeper he wouldn't be like the 10th choice GK for the Spanish NT. He only looks good because we currently have no identity and our defending is chaotic leading to us conceding tonnes of chances which suits his shot stopping. Once we're able to instill the basics of a possession based/high pressing game you'll see how much of a liability De Gea is if he hasn't been able to improve on other aspects(which he's been bad at since he joined us) besides shot stopping at 31 he never will they're things you either have or you don't
