Josko Gvardiol

[hammocity]

Did you watch him play, simply the best defender I have ever seen?

Fantastic player, two other Italians who were amongst the best defenders in the world, Cannavaro and Maldini, the latter played in the 1994 European Cup/Champions League final for AC Milan in the most comprehensive victory I’ve ever seen (in a final) where they destroyed a very good Barcelona side 4-0 and took their foot off the gas for the second half. Playing for Barca that night were a certain Pep Guardiola and Txiki Begiristain.

Just as an aside, Cannavaro captained Italy to win the 2006 World Cup, in that team was Simione Perrotta. He became the second footballer to win the World Cup after being born in my home town, Ashton-under-Lyne, the first was Geoff Hurst.

 

[CC1]

There was talk of Ake going last summer, Gvardiol might be used as a new left back

Mmmm. Has much happened since last summer?

 

[Franknorgrovesnephew]

I think we must be planning on getting rid of two centre halves now, Ake maybe?

Ake really not a chance

 

[DeBlueLou]

I think we must be planning on getting rid of two centre halves now, Ake maybe?

No chance. What’s your reasoning for having one cb coming in and two going, haha. Laporte is the one out the door, and that’s not even definite.

Aké is also reportedly getting an extension.

 

[Blue Floyd]

I think we must be planning on getting rid of two centre halves now, Ake maybe?

 

[Sir peace frog]

Does anyone think long term he could be Kev’s successor? Watching the video of his runs and passing from midfield.

haha i thought he looked like a meaty mahrez , its amazing what people see differently :)

 

[Ric]

Really????

I don’t think even he actually believes some of the stuff he posts.

 

[CC1]

I don’t think even he actually believes some of the stuff he posts.

I really hope not - but to be honest - I think he does :)

 

[domalino]

It's hard for me to get too excited for this transfer because while he's an excellent player, I am completely happy with our current group of defenders.

 

[richards30]

Not entirely sure Txiki and the club will be happy that their sporting director is mentioning numbers etc?