joeyt Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 No thanks. has looked hopeless in the World Cup too Did you watch US-Algeria? Yeah, missed a sitter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Winston Reid (centre back/right back) of New Zealand has been outstanding in the world cup.....currently playing for a team in Denmark. Though he costs more than Jloyd Samuel so might be out of our price range. fyp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I think he's quality, don't know how he only scored 1 goal when he pretty much caused every defence he played against a problem. Very good player. Top 10 quality definitely. Again, absolute bullshit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Altidore is from the same generation as Freddy Adu and whats he doing now? He's athletic, as any American would be, but he's not a pure footballer. He's all the best bits of Martins and all the worst bits too x10. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Winston Reid (centre back/right back) of New Zealand has been outstanding in the world cup.....currently playing for a team in Denmark. Though he costs more than zero so might be out of our price range. Reid has stood out to me as well, looks like he could play at a decent level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Would take Altidore on loan. Technically, his talent is limited - but fast, strong players with a physical presence will always cause problems for defenders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Winston Reid (centre back/right back) of New Zealand has been outstanding in the world cup.....currently playing for a team in Denmark. Though he costs more than zero so might be out of our price range. Reid has stood out to me as well, looks like he could play at a decent level. Former Danish U21 too iirc. Think they said he's playing for Midtjylland(sp) so I think we could get him for around 1.5-2m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Kevin Prince-Boateng, Anthony Annan and Robert Vittek to much to ask for? :-[ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 No need to worry about signings, my mate got a text today from someone saying they drove past the ground and saw Ballack and Eduardo going in............ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 It's all over that transfer rumour site that you've linked a few times Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Altidore is from the same generation as Freddy Adu and whats he doing now? He's athletic, as any American would be, but he's not a pure footballer. He's all the best bits of Martins and all the worst bits too x10. Dude, he's 20-years old. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Altidore is from the same generation as Freddy Adu and whats he doing now? He's athletic, as any American would be, but he's not a pure footballer. He's all the best bits of Martins and all the worst bits too x10. Dude, he's 20-years old. Well aware of his age, doesn't make my point any less valid. He's pace and strength, with erratic form, poor technique and no composure. Yes, those are part of the game that come with age, but good players have usually developed at least some technique and composure by the age of 20 (certainly the better ones). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalker Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Altidore is from the same generation as Freddy Adu and whats he doing now? He's athletic, as any American would be, but he's not a pure footballer. He's all the best bits of Martins and all the worst bits too x10. Dude, he's 20-years old. Well aware of his age, doesn't make my point any less valid. He's pace and strength, with erratic form, poor technique and no composure. Yes, those are part of the game that come with age, but good players have usually developed at least some technique and composure by the age of 20 (certainly the better ones). Would be interesting to see what Drogba's technique and composure were like aged 20. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Altidore is from the same generation as Freddy Adu and whats he doing now? He's athletic, as any American would be, but he's not a pure footballer. He's all the best bits of Martins and all the worst bits too x10. Dude, he's 20-years old. Well aware of his age, doesn't make my point any less valid. He's pace and strength, with erratic form, poor technique and no composure. Yes, those are part of the game that come with age, but good players have usually developed at least some technique and composure by the age of 20 (certainly the better ones). Would be interesting to see what Drogba's technique and composure were like aged 20. Aye, but we weren't asking amongst ourself if we'd be taking Drogba on loan for a season. Why should we develop someone elses 20 year old for a season when we have Nile Ranger (basically similar vein to Alitdore) already on the books? Hell, we've got Ryan Donaldson and Andy Carroll too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Altidore is from the same generation as Freddy Adu and whats he doing now? He's athletic, as any American would be, but he's not a pure footballer. He's all the best bits of Martins and all the worst bits too x10. Dude, he's 20-years old. Well aware of his age, doesn't make my point any less valid. He's pace and strength, with erratic form, poor technique and no composure. Yes, those are part of the game that come with age, but good players have usually developed at least some technique and composure by the age of 20 (certainly the better ones). Would be interesting to see what Drogba's technique and composure were like aged 20. Aye, but we weren't asking amongst ourself if we'd be taking Drogba on loan for a season. Why should we develop someone elses 20 year old for a season when we have Nile Ranger (basically similar vein to Alitdore) already on the books? Hell, we've got Ryan Donaldson and Andy Carroll too. Ranger is miles behind Altidore, apples and oranges to be honest. Not even really similar players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Altidore is from the same generation as Freddy Adu and whats he doing now? He's athletic, as any American would be, but he's not a pure footballer. He's all the best bits of Martins and all the worst bits too x10. Dude, he's 20-years old. Well aware of his age, doesn't make my point any less valid. He's pace and strength, with erratic form, poor technique and no composure. Yes, those are part of the game that come with age, but good players have usually developed at least some technique and composure by the age of 20 (certainly the better ones). Would be interesting to see what Drogba's technique and composure were like aged 20. Aye, but we weren't asking amongst ourself if we'd be taking Drogba on loan for a season. Why should we develop someone elses 20 year old for a season when we have Nile Ranger (basically similar vein to Alitdore) already on the books? Hell, we've got Ryan Donaldson and Andy Carroll too. Ranger is miles behind Altidore, apples and oranges to be honest. Not even really similar players. Both are raw talents that needs developing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Altidore is from the same generation as Freddy Adu and whats he doing now? He's athletic, as any American would be, but he's not a pure footballer. He's all the best bits of Martins and all the worst bits too x10. Dude, he's 20-years old. Well aware of his age, doesn't make my point any less valid. He's pace and strength, with erratic form, poor technique and no composure. Yes, those are part of the game that come with age, but good players have usually developed at least some technique and composure by the age of 20 (certainly the better ones). Would be interesting to see what Drogba's technique and composure were like aged 20. Aye, but we weren't asking amongst ourself if we'd be taking Drogba on loan for a season. Why should we develop someone elses 20 year old for a season when we have Nile Ranger (basically similar vein to Alitdore) already on the books? Hell, we've got Ryan Donaldson and Andy Carroll too. I wasn't supporting his loan to us, just him as a player. It's ridiculous for you to say he's Martins, except worse when he's 20 and plays a completely different game them him. He's been immense for us this World Cup, he does every little thing no one notices and continues to get flack for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Altidore is from the same generation as Freddy Adu and whats he doing now? He's athletic, as any American would be, but he's not a pure footballer. He's all the best bits of Martins and all the worst bits too x10. Dude, he's 20-years old. Well aware of his age, doesn't make my point any less valid. He's pace and strength, with erratic form, poor technique and no composure. Yes, those are part of the game that come with age, but good players have usually developed at least some technique and composure by the age of 20 (certainly the better ones). Would be interesting to see what Drogba's technique and composure were like aged 20. Aye, but we weren't asking amongst ourself if we'd be taking Drogba on loan for a season. Why should we develop someone elses 20 year old for a season when we have Nile Ranger (basically similar vein to Alitdore) already on the books? Hell, we've got Ryan Donaldson and Andy Carroll too. I wasn't supporting his loan to us, just him as a player. It's ridiculous for you to say he's Martins, except worse when he's 20 and plays a completely different game them him. He's been immense for us this World Cup, he does every little thing no one notices and continues to get flack for it. Should have guessed you were American! Every American on the internet is on instant USA Defence as soon as anything remotely negative is said. Though, I had read earlier in the thread about people saying to take him on loan, so assumed the conversation had carried on. I still stick by what I said though - all physical, no pyschology or technical to his game *Refers to FA 4 Corner Long Term Player Development table* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrSundlofer Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Winston Reid (centre back/right back) of New Zealand has been outstanding in the world cup.....currently playing for a team in Denmark. Though he costs more than zero so might be out of our price range. Reid has stood out to me as well, looks like he could play at a decent level. Former Danish U21 too iirc. Think they said he's playing for Midtjylland(sp) so I think we could get him for around 1.5-2m. Football experts in Denmark don't rate him at all. He has played well in this World Cup but he would be decent, just decent in the Championship. Nothing for our squad in the Premiership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrSundlofer Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Kevin Prince-Boateng, Anthony Annan and Robert Vittek to much to ask for? :-[ Would love Kevin-Prince Boateng and Anthony Annan here! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Altidore is not what we need. Ameobi mkII Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Kevin Prince-Boateng, Anthony Annan and Robert Vittek to much to ask for? :-[ Would love Kevin-Prince Boateng and Anthony Annan here! Vittek btw is pretty awful (despite the 3 goals he's scored at the world cup so far). He wasn't good enough für Nurenberg. And they are an awful club. And I really really don't think we need Boateng. We have enough of these kind of players in Barton and Carroll. We don't need another player who is "dangerous". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Altidore is from the same generation as Freddy Adu and whats he doing now? He's athletic, as any American would be, but he's not a pure footballer. He's all the best bits of Martins and all the worst bits too x10. Dude, he's 20-years old. Well aware of his age, doesn't make my point any less valid. He's pace and strength, with erratic form, poor technique and no composure. Yes, those are part of the game that come with age, but good players have usually developed at least some technique and composure by the age of 20 (certainly the better ones). Would be interesting to see what Drogba's technique and composure were like aged 20. He was a nothing player at that age. Left Le Mans for Guingamp for 80 grand. Seems to have peaked at the late end of his career, 32 nowand at the top of his game. Having said that Drogba is a different player to Altidore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I left Vittek in there just because of the game today, so I have no idea how he usually performs at club lever, so ok. Boateng and Annan are pacy, athletic and good at their respective jobs in midfield. We wouldn't get so easily over run in midfield like we have been used to the last two seasons with them. Both should be able to aquire at a pretty decent fee as well. Make it happen Ashley, I know you are just jerking us around Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 How much would Annan likely cost? We're clearly desperate for a centre midfielder like so Annan would be a dream, sadly it seems Hughton et al dont seem to know that he exists. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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