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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    eZe^ wrote: »
    Im assuming Alves is the only player on that list that you know... ;)

    I'm assuming you've only seen christian Poulsen play about 3 games if you actually think he would improve the barce midfeild...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,046 ✭✭✭eZe^


    Seaneh wrote: »
    I'm assuming you've only seen christian Poulsen play about 3 games if you actually think he would improve the barce midfeild...

    Nope, watch him week in week out and I think he'd the perfect compliment as a 2nd DMF when Barca play tough away games. His passing is better than most DMF's, and being good in possession is important for Barca. I never suggested he's a better midfielder than Toure, Iniesta or Xavi, but having 2 defensive minded midfielders would be a great asset when going away to tough places like Betis. Part of Barca's winning formula from 2 seasons ago was playing both Edmilson and Motta on the field at the same time to add a little more grafting. Also, Poulsen can fill in as a CB if there is a bit of an injury crisis. Doubt he'll be coming though, as all initial talks seem to have been ceased.

    At least my 3 were somewhat achievable, instead of people writing Messi, Kaka, Aguero..... Maybe if you've 180 million to splash out like...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,174 ✭✭✭DoctorEdgeWild


    MikeyT086 - Not 'coked out of my head' and not taking the piss either. Also not suggesting that Kuyt is a suitable replacement for Ferdinand.

    Esse85 - I take your point about different players styles and not everyone being a braveheart but Ferdinand giving a rollicking when he is so casual at times is on of the things that makes me dislike him.

    Again, an elegant style of player as you mentioned is needed for a top level team but I think we can do way better than Carrick. He is weak in the tackle, positioning is terrible at times when defending (great at times when attacking though), passing is overreated by flattering to deceive with some great passes.

    As for my Astro team, I would have used Ferdinand or Carrick anyday!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,825 ✭✭✭Mikeyt086


    I knew you werent suggesting Kuyt directly for Ferdinand. But Rio is one of the best defenders in the world! His "lack of passion" is maybe due to his laid back style? Because i know about 50 million people saw him lose it like a fan when Hargreaves scored vs Arsenal. He has been a great captain for large parts of the season.

    Kuyt. I honestly dont see your angle. If you like his work ethic, which i do, we have Tevez. Kuyt doesnt score goals though.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,951 ✭✭✭DSB


    Man United

    Out:

    Louis Saha

    Mikael Silvestre

    Darren Fletcher

    In:

    Dimitar Berbatov

    Aiden McGeady

    Darijo Srna

    Of all the players in that position out there, you've gone for McGeady? Bizarre.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,174 ✭✭✭DoctorEdgeWild


    Mikeyt086 wrote: »
    I knew you werent suggesting Kuyt directly for Ferdinand. But Rio is one of the best defenders in the world! His "lack of passion" is maybe due to his laid back style? Because i know about 50 million people saw him lose it like a fan when Hargreaves scored vs Arsenal. He has been a great captain for large parts of the season.

    Kuyt. I honestly dont see your angle. If you like his work ethic, which i do, we have Tevez. Kuyt doesnt score goals though.

    It's not games like Arsenal that he does it though, it's not hard to get motivated for a game where winning knocks Arsenal out of contention, it's more the games where only Prem points are at stake, early season or supposed 'easy' opponents that he looks lame or somehow disinterested.

    As I said in my OP, I can't see a place for Kuyt in the team at the moment and Tevez is the better player by a fair amount but I think a team full of hard working 'lionhearts' is the sort of team I am proud to follow as well as one which stays the course when times are tough or injuries rob you of your big name players, something we have been lucky not face this season. Obviously garnished with the flair, creativity, skill etc of the Ronaldos and Kakas of this world.


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