You raise a valid point and one that I have tried to on several occasions. It is strange that some already know player x will be great for us without kicking a ball in our set up and player y will be shite. If only it were that easy ehAnd if he made a mistake in his first couple of appearances, he'd be someone who people would be calling to be replaced by the latest big thing.
He looks good but out system of play is so different to others.
Mate. People throw names about on here like they are sat on a shelf in a sweet counter. Yes VVD over JE every day of the week, but if he aint for sale or not interested in joining us, what is the point of saying we should go balls out for him?
As I say, targets have to be avail and willing to come - I dont think VVD is in either category
Otamendi and Mangala "ticked all the boxes" when we signed them too. It's dead easy playing the transfer game with hindsight.
Yeah, they both had PL experience and captained their teams.
And if he made a mistake in his first couple of appearances, he'd be someone who people would be calling to be replaced by the latest big thing.
He looks good but our system of play is so different to others.
You mean like Jonny Evans?
You mean like Jonny Evans?
Yeah, Southampton play exactly like West Brom.
Yeah, Southampton play exactly like West Brom.
Ah right so we're moving the goalposts from "PL experience + captain" back to football style. Well then I'll refer you to my previous point. Otamendi and Mangala "ticked all the boxes" too when we signed them.