BigOscar said:Sorry, but you clearly no nothing. In no world is he slow, yet alone slower than MDM, the only people I've ever met who think he's slow are people who base their opinions of FIFA ratings.schfc6 said:MillionDollarDream said:YIKES this is criminal: Here's Benfica's statement which confirms €6m was Garay's fee. Real Madrid receives €3m off it. <a class="postlink" href="http://t.co/Pd1XAtvKbl" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://t.co/Pd1XAtvKbl</a>
He's tried and failed at Madrid, he looks slower than MDM. There is one reason he's that cheap, most of Europe weren't interested, or his agent is Dimitri Seluk.
As for failing at Madrid, he was a kid who was gotten rid of after never really getting a chance, as so many do at Real, in order to let big names be brought in. Mourinho came in and dumped all the players who he was allowed to dump, in order to bring in his own players.
The reason he is that cheap is most probably because Benfica only owned 40% of his rights, so in all probability, Zenit will buy another Benfica player this window for a vastly inflated fee, to screw Real out of their cut. My guess would be Rodrigo or Andre Gomes, but that's just a guess
franksinatra said:BigOscar said:Sorry, but you clearly no nothing. In no world is he slow, yet alone slower than MDM, the only people I've ever met who think he's slow are people who base their opinions of FIFA ratings.schfc6 said:He's tried and failed at Madrid, he looks slower than MDM. There is one reason he's that cheap, most of Europe weren't interested, or his agent is Dimitri Seluk.
As for failing at Madrid, he was a kid who was gotten rid of after never really getting a chance, as so many do at Real, in order to let big names be brought in. Mourinho came in and dumped all the players who he was allowed to dump, in order to bring in his own players.
The reason he is that cheap is most probably because Benfica only owned 40% of his rights, so in all probability, Zenit will buy another Benfica player this window for a vastly inflated fee, to screw Real out of their cut. My guess would be Rodrigo or Andre Gomes, but that's just a guess
Unfortunately that sounds exactly the situation Nastasic finds himself in. Nastasic had a fantastic first season with his second year disrupted by injuries. Yes he did struggle initially with the high line but so did everyone else at the start of the season. Will be a sad day if we spend 40 million on a centre half and lose this lad as aprt of the process.
[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rc1JAJZbKc[/video]bluechampion7891 said:franksinatra said:BigOscar said:Sorry, but you clearly no nothing. In no world is he slow, yet alone slower than MDM, the only people I've ever met who think he's slow are people who base their opinions of FIFA ratings.
As for failing at Madrid, he was a kid who was gotten rid of after never really getting a chance, as so many do at Real, in order to let big names be brought in. Mourinho came in and dumped all the players who he was allowed to dump, in order to bring in his own players.
The reason he is that cheap is most probably because Benfica only owned 40% of his rights, so in all probability, Zenit will buy another Benfica player this window for a vastly inflated fee, to screw Real out of their cut. My guess would be Rodrigo or Andre Gomes, but that's just a guess
Unfortunately that sounds exactly the situation Nastasic finds himself in. Nastasic had a fantastic first season with his second year disrupted by injuries. Yes he did struggle initially with the high line but so did everyone else at the start of the season. Will be a sad day if we spend 40 million on a centre half and lose this lad as aprt of the process.
Couple of things:
1) He had a great season undoubtedly but what people mostly rave about is his performances at the Bernabeau. What about the home and away games to dortmund and ajax?
2) Loads of potential that is true, and will probably get used to the high line. Thats not the issue here, the issue is what if Kompany gets injured? Would you want to have two slow players (Demichles and Nastasic) to hold that high line. That's a disaster. Look at the Al Ain game, he can't carry a slow partner
3) We can always but a buyback clause. He cost us 12 million + Savic, who cost us 7 million. If we sell him for 15 million, we can put a buy back of 20 million.
bluechampion7891 said:franksinatra said:BigOscar said:Sorry, but you clearly no nothing. In no world is he slow, yet alone slower than MDM, the only people I've ever met who think he's slow are people who base their opinions of FIFA ratings.
As for failing at Madrid, he was a kid who was gotten rid of after never really getting a chance, as so many do at Real, in order to let big names be brought in. Mourinho came in and dumped all the players who he was allowed to dump, in order to bring in his own players.
The reason he is that cheap is most probably because Benfica only owned 40% of his rights, so in all probability, Zenit will buy another Benfica player this window for a vastly inflated fee, to screw Real out of their cut. My guess would be Rodrigo or Andre Gomes, but that's just a guess
Unfortunately that sounds exactly the situation Nastasic finds himself in. Nastasic had a fantastic first season with his second year disrupted by injuries. Yes he did struggle initially with the high line but so did everyone else at the start of the season. Will be a sad day if we spend 40 million on a centre half and lose this lad as aprt of the process.
Couple of things:
1) He had a great season undoubtedly but what people mostly rave about is his performances at the Bernabeau. What about the home and away games to dortmund and ajax?
2) Loads of potential that is true, and will probably get used to the high line. Thats not the issue here, the issue is what if Kompany gets injured? Would you want to have two slow players (Demichles and Nastasic) to hold that high line. That's a disaster. Look at the Al Ain game, he can't carry a slow partner
3) We can always but a buyback clause. He cost us 12 million + Savic, who cost us 7 million. If we sell him for 15 million, we can put a buy back of 20 million.
FantasyIreland said:Bacary Sagna has hailed Laurent Koscielny as one of the best defenders in the world.
Arsenal’s Koscielny is set to start France’s last-16 clash with Nigeria after a three-way tussle with Mamadou Sakho and Raphael Varane for the two centre-back places.
And Sagna rates his compatriot and former club team-mate as an outstanding player who can help lead France to World Cup glory.
He said: “For me Laurent is one of the best defenders in the world. I’m lucky enough to have played with him at Arsenal and he’s a complete player.”
France cruised through their group, beating Switzerland and Honduras and drawing with Ecuador.
Sagna added: “He brings a lot to this team and he proved against Ecuador he’s very solid. I think he’s ready to play in any situation.
“It’s not a problem for him. We saw against Ecuador that he played on the right, for Arsenal he plays left.
“In my opinion he’s two-footed and it’s the same for him on either side. It’s not a problem for him because he’s a quality player and they can adapt to anything
He's actually a centre back, but plays left full back for the national team.Matt the Giant said:I've been very impressed with Rojo this world cup, but hadn't heard of him before. Am i right to say he's a left full back? Is one of our current ones leaving?
better than Vinny?ifiwasarichfan said:Koscielny was the best centre back in the Premiership last season. I am amazed that Sakho from Liverpool gets in the France team ahead of him.
George Hannah said:better than Vinny?ifiwasarichfan said:Koscielny was the best centre back in the Premiership last season. I am amazed that Sakho from Liverpool gets in the France team ahead of him.
ifiwasarichfan said:FantasyIreland said:Bacary Sagna has hailed Laurent Koscielny as one of the best defenders in the world.
Arsenal’s Koscielny is set to start France’s last-16 clash with Nigeria after a three-way tussle with Mamadou Sakho and Raphael Varane for the two centre-back places.
And Sagna rates his compatriot and former club team-mate as an outstanding player who can help lead France to World Cup glory.
He said: “For me Laurent is one of the best defenders in the world. I’m lucky enough to have played with him at Arsenal and he’s a complete player.”
France cruised through their group, beating Switzerland and Honduras and drawing with Ecuador.
Sagna added: “He brings a lot to this team and he proved against Ecuador he’s very solid. I think he’s ready to play in any situation.
“It’s not a problem for him. We saw against Ecuador that he played on the right, for Arsenal he plays left.
“In my opinion he’s two-footed and it’s the same for him on either side. It’s not a problem for him because he’s a quality player and they can adapt to anything
Koscielny was the best centre back in the Premiership last season. I am amazed that Sakho from Liverpool gets in the France team ahead of him.
kevin1987 said:ifiwasarichfan said:FantasyIreland said:Bacary Sagna has hailed Laurent Koscielny as one of the best defenders in the world.
Arsenal’s Koscielny is set to start France’s last-16 clash with Nigeria after a three-way tussle with Mamadou Sakho and Raphael Varane for the two centre-back places.
And Sagna rates his compatriot and former club team-mate as an outstanding player who can help lead France to World Cup glory.
He said: “For me Laurent is one of the best defenders in the world. I’m lucky enough to have played with him at Arsenal and he’s a complete player.”
France cruised through their group, beating Switzerland and Honduras and drawing with Ecuador.
Sagna added: “He brings a lot to this team and he proved against Ecuador he’s very solid. I think he’s ready to play in any situation.
“It’s not a problem for him. We saw against Ecuador that he played on the right, for Arsenal he plays left.
“In my opinion he’s two-footed and it’s the same for him on either side. It’s not a problem for him because he’s a quality player and they can adapt to anything
Koscielny was the best centre back in the Premiership last season. I am amazed that Sakho from Liverpool gets in the France team ahead of him.
Don't they play together at centre-half?
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