I think Blind would be far suited to defending for Barca in La Liga then he would for us in the Prem.
He'd get found out in the Champions League though.
He'd get found out in the Champions League though.
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I too was ridiculed like I was smoking Crack to even suggest he may be an asset for Barca. how dare me
Blind would be a good signing for Barca.
Strangely people on here under rate him. Barca wouldn't be interested in any of the other central defenders (Smalling, Jones, Rojo).
Strangely people on here under rate him. Barca wouldn't be interested in any of the other central defenders (Smalling, Jones, Rojo).
I'd still ridicule anyone who thinks that barca is going to sign him.
.Why? Not that he's good enough but they require completely different defenders and in the league vs smaller teams he could be of great use, and he's been playing in the Barcelona style since he was a kid.I'd still ridicule anyone who thinks that barca is going to sign him
Barcelona signed Vermaelen and splashed out 30 million on fecking Mathieu. Is signing Blind really that hard to imagine?
Of course it isn't. But this is a Manchester United player here and most of our players are completely shite...
Blind is an incredible CB and one of our best players last season, if Barcelona were to purchase him (I think this is paper BS) anything under 20 million would be an absolute bargain.
Could cover for Alba, Busquets, Mascherano whilst allowing Barca to maintain their style of play.
Could cover for Alba, Busquets, Mascherano whilst allowing Barca to maintain their style of play.
Makes no sense to sell such a versatile player in a year where we'll probably clear out or look to get rid of quite a few players. Whatever you think of Blind, he's more than good enough to be a utility player in a side competing for the title.
[QUOTE="VivaObertan, post: 19278215, member: 64609"]Blind is an incredible CB and one of our best players last season, if Barcelona were to purchase him (I think this is paper BS) anything under 20 million would be an absolute bargain.
Could cover for Alba, Busquets, Mascherano whilst allowing Barca to maintain their style of play.[/QUOTE]
he was better than shite in an awful team of underperformers who finished 5th in one of the weakest seasons in history and whose GK was POTY. He really isn't incredible at CB unless you have just been told this by friends. Our defence is so weak we must play 2 Holding midfielders even at home versus relagation threatened teams in order to protect it.
Our defence is so weak we must keep the ball for as long as possible and not try anything risky, for fear that our opponents may take the ball and do us serious harm with it(we cannot afford to play expansive).
Our defence is so weak that despite all these precautions, David De Gea still had to face more shots on goal than Joe Hart whilst Man City's defence is sited as their weakness since Kompany never plays. our defence is so weak that David De Gea faced more overall shots than Arthur Boruc and Simon Minolet, both of who played over 85% of their sides games.
Our defence is so weak that when put up against it in games where we really had to win at all costs, it often got torn to shreds and seriously exposed.
What we do have though is the undoubted best GK in the world who possesses catlike reflexes and makes strikers look like poor finishers. Every week he produces a strong of world class saves. If not for David's extraordinary abilities, we would not be F.A. cup winners, would be further down the league and could easily have conceded as much as sides in the mid-table. It is of no surprise that De Gea is the resounding POTY winner each year, as his teammates(including CB) know that he holds them up. We conceded one less goal than Leicester, a team who has none of the ball and throws bodies forward on the counter (taking risks). Despite these contrasts in play they managed to score nearly 70 goals and their defensive record matches ours. They do of course have a solid GK mind you, however I feel Blind at CB in another team would just be average.
Could cover for Alba, Busquets, Mascherano whilst allowing Barca to maintain their style of play.[/QUOTE]
he was better than shite in an awful team of underperformers who finished 5th in one of the weakest seasons in history and whose GK was POTY. He really isn't incredible at CB unless you have just been told this by friends. Our defence is so weak we must play 2 Holding midfielders even at home versus relagation threatened teams in order to protect it.
Our defence is so weak we must keep the ball for as long as possible and not try anything risky, for fear that our opponents may take the ball and do us serious harm with it(we cannot afford to play expansive).
Our defence is so weak that despite all these precautions, David De Gea still had to face more shots on goal than Joe Hart whilst Man City's defence is sited as their weakness since Kompany never plays. our defence is so weak that David De Gea faced more overall shots than Arthur Boruc and Simon Minolet, both of who played over 85% of their sides games.
Our defence is so weak that when put up against it in games where we really had to win at all costs, it often got torn to shreds and seriously exposed.
What we do have though is the undoubted best GK in the world who possesses catlike reflexes and makes strikers look like poor finishers. Every week he produces a strong of world class saves. If not for David's extraordinary abilities, we would not be F.A. cup winners, would be further down the league and could easily have conceded as much as sides in the mid-table. It is of no surprise that De Gea is the resounding POTY winner each year, as his teammates(including CB) know that he holds them up. We conceded one less goal than Leicester, a team who has none of the ball and throws bodies forward on the counter (taking risks). Despite these contrasts in play they managed to score nearly 70 goals and their defensive record matches ours. They do of course have a solid GK mind you, however I feel Blind at CB in another team would just be average.
all i can say is if we bought him for £14m and he was supposedly one of our better players (not agreeing or disagreeing with it), then we shouldn't be selling him for £14m to barca. I'd happily take £20/25m and it's about time we start selling players to other clubs for the same amount we'd have to buy them for, not sell them on the cheap.
eg. Real Madrid wanted rid of Di Maria because they wanted James, so sold him for £60m. We sell him a year later to one of the richest clubs in the world for £45m. Mugs
eg. Real Madrid wanted rid of Di Maria because they wanted James, so sold him for £60m. We sell him a year later to one of the richest clubs in the world for £45m. Mugs
Would agree with that. I'd be annoyed if he was sold for less than £25million given the silly prices going around these days.
£30million ideally.
One more reason we need a director of football - to save us £50m a year on transfer fees.
I'd like him to move to Barcelona and succeed. Before the rumour came out, no one mentioned him to leave but once it came out he is immediately the scapegoat. He has hardly been a disappointment at LB or CB, makeshift positions when called upon. He had actually done well imo. If a certain Rooney plays in different positrons, it's called sacrificing for the team but when Blind does it, he is weak.
They have one of the best ball playing cbs in the world. They dont need blind for that and they don't need "a different type of defender". Barca made some weird transfer decisions in the past and they might continue to do so. It is not impossible that they sign blind. That said it would be another terrible decision, because they could easily get a stronger player.
I'd rather we keep him. He's a very useful player and has been ever so reliable for us this season despite the new position.
Agreed.
Rather we keep him. Very versatile player.
Pretty good aswell.
Would make an excellent squad player.
Prefer him at LB to Rojo & at CB to Jones/Rojo. Could also do a Job at DM. Feel hes very underrated, Did he not pocket Lukaku?
But according to TheUnitedstand, we should sell him as hes 'apparently' a Van Gaal loyalist?
Pretty good aswell.
Would make an excellent squad player.
Prefer him at LB to Rojo & at CB to Jones/Rojo. Could also do a Job at DM. Feel hes very underrated, Did he not pocket Lukaku?
But according to TheUnitedstand, we should sell him as hes 'apparently' a Van Gaal loyalist?
Why would you like him to move to Barcelona?...I can guess why but don't you think Barcelona have these kind of supporters also?
One of the better players of last season, actually has good character and showed a lot of leadership on the pitch too. Keep IMO if hes happy to be a part of the squad and not a guaranteed starter. He also didn't cost a lot and I doubt his wages are very high too.
Couldn't fecking stand him as first choice centreback. Love him as a utility player.
A bit late to party. However, it wouldn't be a terrible decision, at all. He'd fit in immediately, and could provide cover all over.
I reckon the new manager at our noisy neighbours would love Blind in his team.
If we sell him it will be for £14m maximum. Mark my words. I think we are the worst "elite club" at selling players.
RvP sold for less than £4m
will be sold to Lazio at twice the price.with two more years wear and tear in those knees
I think the issue here is that everyone is forgetting where Blind should be playing.
He's meant to be a CM (well, CDM) - not a CB. He was placed there as a makeshift.
I'm personally looking forward to seeing him playing back there. He can pass, is extremely clever on the ball and works amazingly hard.
He's meant to be a CM (well, CDM) - not a CB. He was placed there as a makeshift.
I'm personally looking forward to seeing him playing back there. He can pass, is extremely clever on the ball and works amazingly hard.
I remember him at CDM/CM and the issue is he isn't stand out at any aspect of the role. People suggest he is a great passer but he is no deep lying player-maker if you think about it. Think Carrick/Pirlo/Xavi Alonso (maybe it is was the system?). I just remember him being underwhelming in that role. His best passing was demonstrated at CB where you have more time to pick a pass. In the mixer, with tackles flying, he has neither the physical, tactical dribble nor speed of though to perform the DMC/CM role well enough in the premier league. Picture a very poor mans Seedorf. Also he can get walked through in midfield as well. He isn't of the level to be starting 11 of a team that wants to challenge for the title I'm afraid.
Well "incredible" might be a bit much but he has been doing better than expected. He is a Player I would only sell in case we get all our target Players.
Absolutely no chance we should sell him. Need players like him to challenge on all fronts!
i want these transfer rumours to go away now.
I think he will leave this season or next.
If he stays ,I think he'll see a lot of the bench.
If he stays ,I think he'll see a lot of the bench.
Interview in Voetbal International lately. Fully translated by reddit member Allard1994 and can be found here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/reddevils/comments/4ncofv/daley_blind_the_hard_weeks_are_coming_now/
Talks about the Netherlands and a bit about United. This is most of the United related stuff:
https://www.reddit.com/r/reddevils/comments/4ncofv/daley_blind_the_hard_weeks_are_coming_now/
Talks about the Netherlands and a bit about United. This is most of the United related stuff:
Did very well for us, hope he stays as I really like him at cb. Such a smart player!
Dutch media are writing that Arsenal is preparing a bid for Daily.
Not only Dutch media but sky sports saying he's off to Arsenal.
Think this ones smart for both clubs. Blind is the epitome of van Gaals style of football and will suit a team like Arsenal that want to play football on the deck but he was never going to be physicially imposing enough to be liked by mourinho.
Think this ones smart for both clubs. Blind is the epitome of van Gaals style of football and will suit a team like Arsenal that want to play football on the deck but he was never going to be physicially imposing enough to be liked by mourinho.
Sounds way too good to be true
Blind to Arsenal. Bah god
Maureen making deal with Arsey ?
Would be sad if this came to pass. I like Blind and I think he would be a really good squad player for us.
Show of faith in Schneiderlein? I thought Jose would at least try Blind in midfield - worth remembering he was rather good there for Ajax and a year playing in central defense would give him some great experience in terms of understanding the DMF role in the premier league.
Very odd if true.
Very odd if true.
Rumors are he will return to Ajax. Possibly on loan.
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