Sifu Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 We definitely have a future star on our hands. He is improving by the week (especially his defensive positioning) and I look forward to continue seeing him develop. Attacking-wise, I'd say he has clearly demonstrated that he has more attacking ability than Enrique. Would love to see Davide score a goal after cutting inside from LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tyson Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Although he wasn't exactly unknown (like that Cisse fella) our scouting/negotiation team deserve a little bit of praise. The amount players go for these days.. cisse wan't an unknown which makes me absolutly f***ing astounded thatr he ended up here at that price. Damaged goods at the time. Form had hit an all-time (particularly on loan), and was a headcase mentally. Confidence was shot to pieces. Prior to, it didn't help being shifted along Inter's back 4 in a utility role. Wasn't given the opportunity to own the RB slot (that's what started the rot), as was the case at Youth Int levels where he was thought to be mercurial talent. There's nowt wrong with partially basing the club's buying policy on the acquirement of fallen & still young talents, and rehabilitating them ie. Santon & HBA. Wenger has been an exponent of this method, but he isn't afraid of stumping up the going rate when a top-tier talent comes along (ie. Chamberlain). Arsenal didn't run to the hills, when an eight digit figure (minus a discount) was quoted. I'm more concerned with these players forming a team spine for the mid-long term, as opposed to the club opportunistically piecing together the squad equivalent of an investment portfolio - where cheap & initially underperforming stock is then offloaded at their respective peaks, when rapidfire development is shown (to pay for incoming transfer & agent fees, and 1st yr wages of contracts). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Sell Enrique = :'( Sign Santon = Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Had a good game. Got done for Torres' cross but that was nice skill from Torres. When he hit that loose pass to Colo though (Colo was at LW at the time). So stupid, CB out of position - hit risky ball - massively increase their chance of a counter! ! ! ! Otherwise was good to see, had Sturridge in his pocket. Great with the ball too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Hes so comfortable on the ball, the ease with which he just cut past bosingwa and laid it off for Cisse's first. Then a goalline clearance. So was basically key to us winning the game, perhaps only behind Cisse. Very impressive, only gonna get better with more gametime. Very exciting to have him here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Next season he will be one of the best full backs in the league. There I said it :| Also so glad he's gone on uninjured for a while now, he did seem worringly injury prone when he arrived. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Although he wasn't exactly unknown (like that Cisse fella) our scouting/negotiation team deserve a little bit of praise. The amount players go for these days.. cisse wan't an unknown which makes me absolutly fucking astounded thatr he ended up here at that price. a few of our signings seem to be like this - those players everyone seemingly has their eye on but no one wants to commit to - bit like how defour ended up in portugal, or when kompany moved to hamburg (or indeed Man City). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Next season he will be one of the best full backs in the league. There I said it :| Also so glad he's gone on uninjured for a while now, he did seem worringly injury prone when he arrived. Nothing wrong with that, full backs is'nt exactly a strong point in this league...... well theres many decent/good ones but not many top quality ones i would'nt be suprised if this time next year he's knocking on the door of the better ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Very good shift from the lad again today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Very good shift from the lad again today. Yup.. just wish he could cross with his left Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 He's really great, fucking love how great he is in the air, not only does he wins it but he always manages to head it to the feet of one of our players, Williamson who's supposed to be our most reliable player in the Air often just heads anywhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sophie S Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I enjoy to see him play every time. I think he'll be absolutely great next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pont-toon Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Very good shift from the lad again today. aye, and a little cameo at right back. Sign of things to come?........... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Only 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Superb going forward. Good defensively. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Only 21 Unbelievable ability and confidence for that age like, totally improved over the season, disciplined and composed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Maybe my favorite player right now. Mainly because he doesn´t get the attention he deserves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Superb developing curve for this lad. Will blossom into one of the best full backs in the league next year. One of our best today again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I can't recall a time when we have had so many players in our squad who are willing to run at the opposition and take the ball past them. Between HBA, Jonas and Santon we've got some players very comfortable with he ball at their feet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Superb developing curve for this lad. Will blossom into one of the best full backs in the league next year. One of our best today again. Yeah, something's clicked in this lad's head. He doesn't look afraid any more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 He needs a song. Like, now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR15 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 He needs to change the colour of his boots, keep shouting "Go on Hatem" when he's on one of the wings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 He needs to change the colour of his boots, keep shouting "Go on Hatem" when he's on one of the wings. Just change your lenses mate. They're nothing alike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 He's going to be immense next season you can just tell is growing with confidence with every game now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest je85 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Any body been keeping an eye on the Italian national team? Is he in with a shout for the Euro squad? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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