DomesticTadpole
Doom-monger obsessed with Herrera & the M.E.N.
Which is what I was getting at as well.Then technically he's picking Overmars' targets.
Which is what I was getting at as well.Then technically he's picking Overmars' targets.
Tap in merchant.Mad how he can tell me an exclusive that i've already seen
He literally was the first to break the news last night.Mad how he can tell me an exclusive that i've already seen
And there's gonna be a ton of games where your opponent wont be getting near your box very often to put in a lot of crosses. You can't win 'em all. You can play Maguire-Lindelof another season and lose a lot of points because you can't dominate the opposition and they don't know what to do in possession. But at least they'll be clearing more crosses... if that makes you happy.There’s going to be a game where we play 5ft 7 Malacia next to 5ft 9 Martinez and Chris Wood is going to absolutely maul them.
Exactlylook...we have 3 CB's that can't stay healthy and none of them are left footed
It's a big amount of money but we absolutely need a better balance in the back with left footed CB that can pair with Varane or Maguire.
I don't see any chance that ETH brings this guy in to sit him on the bench and not be a starter
Unlikely.Because he’s worth it
I stopped caring about height when Lionel Messi scored a header in a Champions League final against our titans.There’s going to be a game where we play 5ft 7 Malacia next to 5ft 9 Martinez and Chris Wood is going to absolutely maul them.
I stopped caring about height when Lionel Messi scored a header in a Champions League final against our back three of Rio and Vidic and Edwin.
I know it’s been kept quiet and a bit out of the blue, but there’s some rumours breaking that we’re after some kid from Barcelona to play in the middle of the park.I honestly don't care if he is signed or not, our main problem has been in the middle of the park, still we haven't signed anyone in that position to rectify that problem, I do wonder what ETH is thinking spending £45m on this lad, he better be the next Maldini or I'll be the first to be critical of him ignoring our engine room.
From that Video he seems to be playing midfield and spreading passes for fun. Like the look of him from thatTweet
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After ten Hag giving Maguire the captains armband again, I’m thinking martinez is being brought in as a dm… can’t see Maguire being dropped. Martinez and Varane would probably be our best defensive partnership but I’m all for martinez playing in midfield, means we can go to a back 3 during games if we need to which will make us extra attacking.From that Video he seems to be playing midfield and spreading passes for fun. Like the look of him from that
Anyone not think he is coming in as midfield starter?
I don't think he is. I feel he's being signed to take Maguires place in the lineup over time.From that Video he seems to be playing midfield and spreading passes for fun. Like the look of him from that
Anyone not think he is coming in as midfield starter?
By last seasons showing, it’s certainly a priority. Just because we have numbers in that position doesn’t mean we are good.I can't get excited about this. Not that I don't rate him but because I don't think CB is a position we should prioritise.
That’s because you’re old fashioned.Honestly none of this excites me at all.
I would prefer to see a CB highlight package consisting of him primarily bulldozing people and bullying them in the air.
Where did all the Rio Ferdinand types go?That’s because you’re old fashioned.
This guy is who EtH wants to help his philosophy. I’m all for it.
What is a Rio Ferdinand type exactly?Where did all the Rio Ferdinand types go?
No, i don't think MF is where you'll see him play. He's better at CB as shown with his time at Ajax and he's a ball playing CB that really suits what ETH wants to do in possession. He can step into the midfield if we want to build out in a back 3, he is comfortable carrying the ball from CB into the midfield to open up space in possession and he certainly can pick out a pass PLUS HE"S LEFT FOOTED. How many times did we see Maguire/Varane/Lindelof coming out of the back on the left side and not be able to make a pass to the opposite wing or a diagonal switch b/c they aren't as comfortable with their left foot.From that Video he seems to be playing midfield and spreading passes for fun. Like the look of him from that
Anyone not think he is coming in as midfield starter?
1:44 is the one.Tweet
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It doesn’t make me happy. Might seem a novel idea but I’d rather we have centre halves that allow us to dominate possession and are also good aerially. You know, like our rivals do.And there's gonna be a ton of games where your opponent wont be getting near your box very often to put in a lot of crosses. You can't win 'em all. You can play Maguire-Lindelof another season and lose a lot of points because you can't dominate the opposition and they don't know what to do in possession. But at least they'll be clearing more crosses... if that makes you happy.
Rio had Vidic next to him who did all the nasty work....allowed Rio to play on the right side where he was comfortable. Not the same.Where did all the Rio Ferdinand types go?
The pass at 2:03 is what we don't have right now from our LCB's....that is a must ball to be played1:44 is the one.
That pass. Big brain. Who in our team sees that out-ball?
World class defenders? Well they are at a premium.Where did all the Rio Ferdinand types go?
Rio Ferdinand's don't grow on trees. He's one of the greats because he was rare.Where did all the Rio Ferdinand types go?
It’s more like you’re obsessed with him. At least he’s our most available CB.I really don’t, never have, never will. He’s had almost 6 years to impress and it’s the same every season
That’s when you know someone’s shite, when availability is the only thing you can praise him for.It’s more like you’re obsessed with him. At least he’s our most available CB.
It’s not the only thing but of course it’s important with good physique in a demanding league.That’s when you know someone’s shite, when availability is the only thing you can praise him for.
I agree and I'm not saying we shouldn't get him. Just that we are so badly positioned in CM and up front that I want these sorted asap. As long as that's not the case a new CB can't give me real excitement.By last seasons showing, it’s certainly a priority. Just because we have numbers in that position doesn’t mean we are good.
Have to laugh at this.There’s going to be a game where we play 5ft 7 Malacia next to 5ft 9 Martinez and Chris Wood is going to absolutely maul them.
I am obsessed that people can’t see through him after all this time. I don’t get why he has a little fan club always quick to defend his performances.It’s more like you’re obsessed with him. At least he’s our most available CB.
Probably the most laughable rebuttal in this thread. A lot of people have made points about how his height won’t be an issue and while I might not agree, a lot of them are reasonable opinions to hold. Thinking his height doesn’t matter because he happened to be born on a certain piece of land is nonsensical.Have to laugh at this.
Leaving aside the way we are likely to play, have you ever known an Argentine defender to 'get mauled' in this league? It just doesn't happen!
Yes, his passing is top notch (from the little I've seen of him on youtube), height is a concern, but he fits in with the domination football ETH wants to play.look...we have 3 CB's that can't stay healthy and none of them are left footed
It's a big amount of money but we absolutely need a better balance in the back with left footed CB that can pair with Varane or Maguire.
I don't see any chance that ETH brings this guy in to sit him on the bench and not be a starter
This is madness to me. We've been so bad at playing out the back for so long.Honestly none of this excites me at all.
I would prefer to see a CB highlight package consisting of him primarily bulldozing people and bullying them in the air.
If we play him in midfield, thats a whole other matter though.
I think he has that midfield in mind for the weaker teams and teams that park the bus against us… we should be dominating with that mid against lower teams. Fred and mctominay may be useful against the tougher teams.I don't think he is. I feel he's being signed to take Maguires place in the lineup over time.
However I do think ETH might be underestimating the physicality of the Premier League if he thinks a midfield of De Jong, Eriksen and Fernandes is enough to deal with some of the teams we'll come up against.
Saying that we always have Fred and McTominay which we can throw in for those games. Atleast we could have the options if Eriksen and De Jong sign.
It was a free header though, Rio just let him drift to the back post. Great cushioned finish but a really poor goal to concede.I stopped caring about height when Lionel Messi scored a header in a Champions League final against our titans.
Edit: was it O'Shea vida and Rio?