Park Life 71 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Noticed it again last night that he is often given the ball to initiate the first phase out of defense. Roams with a good reading of the game almost like a "back in the day" sweeper. His balance and poise are very good and as an added bonus can hit a long pass. I think we have finally found that dominant CD we have been looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Noticed it again last night that he is often given the ball to initiate the first phase out of defense. Roams with a good reading of the game almost like a "back in the day" sweeper. His balance and poise are very good and as an added bonus can hit a long pass. I think we have finally found that dominant CD we have been looking for. It's especially impressive as it's only his 3rd(?) game for us. I think signing the Argentine international squad is a fairly decent policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I'm not getting too excited yet. Did you see his through ball that went out by the corner flag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Noticed it again last night that he is often given the ball to initiate the first phase out of defense. Roams with a good reading of the game almost like a "back in the day" sweeper. His balance and poise are very good and as an added bonus can hit a long pass. I think we have finally found that dominant CD we have been looking for. I thought he was no better than Anton Ferdinand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 Noticed it again last night that he is often given the ball to initiate the first phase out of defense. Roams with a good reading of the game almost like a "back in the day" sweeper. His balance and poise are very good and as an added bonus can hit a long pass. I think we have finally found that dominant CD we have been looking for. I thought he was no better than Anton Ferdinand? I was a bit moody that day as I've explained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 He's a fantastic player and i think will be worth the money come end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flair 0 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Noticed it again last night that he is often given the ball to initiate the first phase out of defense. Roams with a good reading of the game almost like a "back in the day" sweeper. His balance and poise are very good and as an added bonus can hit a long pass. I think we have finally found that dominant CD we have been looking for. I thought he was no better than Anton Ferdinand? I was a bit moody that day as I've explained. You must have been prepared to commit suicide that day to think Ferdinand is better than Colo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22535 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 he looks good so far. very composed in posession and useful at staying on his feet and knicking the ball off people. not sure if he's the best in the air but signs so far are good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 How's he the dominant centre-back we've been looking for btw? He's a sweeper who needs a dominant centre-back alongside him. Good player though. Very good player. If he turns out like Cacapa, I'll apologise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 Noticed it again last night that he is often given the ball to initiate the first phase out of defense. Roams with a good reading of the game almost like a "back in the day" sweeper. His balance and poise are very good and as an added bonus can hit a long pass. I think we have finally found that dominant CD we have been looking for. I thought he was no better than Anton Ferdinand? I was a bit moody that day as I've explained. You must have been prepared to commit suicide that day to think Ferdinand is better than Colo. It's not what was said. I named 3 def and said Colo was the pick of them and that I wasn't that confident about any of them. At no point did I say Ferdy was better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 How's he the dominant centre-back we've been looking for btw? He's a sweeper who needs a dominant centre-back alongside him. Good player though. Very good player. If he turns out like Cacapa, I'll apologise. If he ends up as good as Taylor I'll be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 How's he the dominant centre-back we've been looking for btw? He's a sweeper who needs a dominant centre-back alongside him. Good player though. Very good player. If he turns out like Cacapa, I'll apologise. If he ends up as good as Taylor I'll be happy. What you on about? And you said you didn't rate him, aye? Bad mood that day? Why don't you just admit you knew nowt about him? I didn't tbf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flair 0 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 How's he the dominant centre-back we've been looking for btw? He's a sweeper who needs a dominant centre-back alongside him. Good player though. Very good player. If he turns out like Cacapa, I'll apologise. If he ends up as good as Taylor I'll be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 How's he the dominant centre-back we've been looking for btw? He's a sweeper who needs a dominant centre-back alongside him. Good player though. Very good player. If he turns out like Cacapa, I'll apologise. If he ends up as good as Taylor I'll be happy. What you on about? And you said you didn't rate him, aye? Bad mood that day? Why don't you just admit you knew nowt about him? I didn't tbf. I've had him in my Newcy fm side for about 2 years. :nufc: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 How's he the dominant centre-back we've been looking for btw? He's a sweeper who needs a dominant centre-back alongside him. Good player though. Very good player. If he turns out like Cacapa, I'll apologise. If he ends up as good as Taylor I'll be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 How's he the dominant centre-back we've been looking for btw? He's a sweeper who needs a dominant centre-back alongside him. Good player though. Very good player. If he turns out like Cacapa, I'll apologise. If he ends up as good as Taylor I'll be happy. What you on about? And you said you didn't rate him, aye? Bad mood that day? Why don't you just admit you knew nowt about him? I didn't tbf. I've had him in my Newcy fm side for about 2 years. :nufc: And you said you didn't rate him, aye? [/Paxman] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4446 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 (edited) With him being an Argentinian defender, I'm disappointed he hasn't hurt anyone yet - otherwise looks good. Edited August 27, 2008 by NJS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 How's he the dominant centre-back we've been looking for btw? He's a sweeper who needs a dominant centre-back alongside him. Good player though. Very good player. If he turns out like Cacapa, I'll apologise. If he ends up as good as Taylor I'll be happy. What you on about? And you said you didn't rate him, aye? Bad mood that day? Why don't you just admit you knew nowt about him? I didn't tbf. I've had him in my Newcy fm side for about 2 years. :nufc: And you said you didn't rate him, aye? [/Paxman] You and 2J are murdering me on this and on what basis one offhand comment amongst my usual hundred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 91 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 seems to be very good at intercepting, timing and using the ball simply, hasn't easily been beaten for pace or strength yet either. looks like the player we need. best cb at our club... by the proverbial country mile so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggy99 0 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 How's he the dominant centre-back we've been looking for btw? He's a sweeper who needs a dominant centre-back alongside him. Good player though. Very good player. If he turns out like Cacapa, I'll apologise. If he ends up as good as Taylor I'll be happy. What you on about? And you said you didn't rate him, aye? Bad mood that day? Why don't you just admit you knew nowt about him? I didn't tbf. world class defender tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima 0 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 The thing that's worrying me as has been mentioned before on here is that he doesn't seem to win that much in the air. Noticed it a few times against Davies on Saturday and especially for their goal last night. He was soundly beaten often. Excellent on the ground though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonGoodwyn 1 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 The thing that's worrying me as has been mentioned before on here is that he doesn't seem to win that much in the air. Noticed it a few times against Davies on Saturday and especially for their goal last night. He was soundly beaten often. Excellent on the ground though. You wha' I thought it was said one of his assets was that he was very good in the air - their goal was more the exception than the norm. Certainly god knows how many times better than Cacapa in the air Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3640 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 The thing that's worrying me as has been mentioned before on here is that he doesn't seem to win that much in the air. Noticed it a few times against Davies on Saturday and especially for their goal last night. He was soundly beaten often. Excellent on the ground though. Maybe he'd only just washed his hair?!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 The thing that's worrying me as has been mentioned before on here is that he doesn't seem to win that much in the air. Noticed it a few times against Davies on Saturday and especially for their goal last night. He was soundly beaten often. Excellent on the ground though. Fair comment. I think he's better in the air than say Rozenhal was (just as fucking well) but, as I said, he could do with a big lad alongside him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Soundly beaten for the goal. I thought he did well in the air on Tuesday. Possibly does well due to his reading of the game and his anticipation/timing. He may well get found out aginst John Carew or someone like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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