Vurnon Anita (now playing for RKC Waalwijk)

[STM]

Na I don't think that many on here were saying he was shit.

 

I've spoke to quite a few, who do believe that though.  They will be eating humble pie soon.

[alexf]

Glad Pardew singled him out for praise last night because we are seeing the player we brought for £6m now.

 

He played two roles last night. First half he was playing the role he did against Stoke where he played ahead of tiote and was pressuring Wigan high up the pitch with the strikers. Then when Tiote went off he dropped to be the deepest of the midfield 3, Bigi taking his place, and started linking defence and attack with nice composed passing.

 

Looking very promising but i think if we put him in a midfield 2 again he will struggle like he has earlier in the season. He is just perfectly suited to the midfield 3 role. Which reminds me of the GIF i made way back thinking that's what we would see

 

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/1184/anitas1stday.gif

[ujpest doza]

Best game for us last night.

 

Played very well indeed.

[LiquidAK]

Glad Pardew singled him out for praise last night because we are seeing the player we brought for £6m now.

 

He played two roles last night. First half he was playing the role he did against Stoke where he played ahead of tiote and was pressuring Wigan high up the pitch with the strikers. Then when Tiote went off he dropped to be the deepest of the midfield 3, Bigi taking his place, and started linking defence and attack with nice composed passing.

 

Looking very promising but i think if we put him in a midfield 2 again he will struggle like he has earlier in the season. He is just perfectly suited to the midfield 3 role. Which reminds me of the GIF i made way back thinking that's what we would see

 

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/1184/anitas1stday.gif

 

Yup, I wrote a thing about it over the summer. He's just perfect for that role inbetween Cabaye the creator and Tiote the destroyer. Perfect linking player.

[Lush Vlad]

No coincidence, that barring the Maritimo game, he's only looked poor when we've played 4-4-2 hoof ball.  I think he's been fine in Europe and looks half decent at right back.  As Venkman says, we start playing the ball on the deck and put 3 into the middle and Vurn is arguably MOTM 2 games on the bounce...

[Fenham Mag]

He was class last night.

 

We are going to have some central midfield if we get Sissoko in January.

[polpolpol]

I thought he was brilliant yesterday. I love seeing a player in ‘the hole’ who runs around and pressures the opponents in their own half, though that sort of player is rare(ly utilised) (Holtby, Capi?, Tevez??). He looks much better when he’s running quickly at someone, and therefore challenges at pace (interceptions, forcing errors) than he has done when sitting deeper – when he’s static he (obviously) is a bit lightweight and gets brushed off.

I’d like to see him behind a Demba and at the attacking point of midfield in the Man City/United and Arsenal games. When built from the back, our offensive play is a rather basic; trying to get the ball high up the pitch and achieving something through intense transition might be a better way to score goals (considering our obvious tactical preference for fragmentation of the game).

 

[Kanj]

That gif man

 

The YES to NICE from Anita and Tiote get me everytime

[nufc4eva]

His work rate in the last few games has been class and showed signs yesterday of dictating the game along with Marveux. If they can keep going like that we could be in good shape (Assuming we don't revert back to hoofing at every chance)

[wyn davies]

as like Marveux yesterady,thought Anita  is now begining to find his feet.

[LFEE]

An 11 man Fulham will be a be a better barometer of his progress...

[The College Dropout]

Ramires.

[relámpago blanco]

Ramires.

Shmamires

[Kaizero]

Is it just me or does Anita somewhat look like Puff Daddy?

[Ikon]

Very much so, mentioned it a while ago as well 

[basjen]

Is it just me or does Anita somewhat look like Puff Daddy?

 

Somewhat? It's his kid

[Parky]

I thought he was brilliant yesterday. I love seeing a player in ‘the hole’ who runs around and pressures the opponents in their own half, though that sort of player is rare(ly utilised) (Holtby, Capi?, Tevez??). He looks much better when he’s running quickly at someone, and therefore challenges at pace (interceptions, forcing errors) than he has done when sitting deeper – when he’s static he (obviously) is a bit lightweight and gets brushed off.

I’d like to see him behind a Demba and at the attacking point of midfield in the Man City/United and Arsenal games. When built from the back, our offensive play is a rather basic; trying to get the ball high up the pitch and achieving something through intense transition might be a better way to score goals (considering our obvious tactical preference for fragmentation of the game).

 

 

Meta level post 106.8.

[Fenham Mag]

Is it just me or does Anita somewhat look like Puff Daddy?

 

He raps too:

 

[Parky]

We've got to stop buying tiny players.

[ponsaelius]

Is it just me or does Anita somewhat look like Puff Daddy?

 

He raps too:

 

 

I don't understand a word but that was fun.

 

Let's sign Fer too.

[Fenham Mag]

Leroy and Vurnon. I like it.

[themanupstairs]

Alright lads,

 

Only just signed up.  On Anita, impressed me in the last two games. Willing runner and rarely wastes the ball. I think if our tactics are suited to his natural game I could see him being an influential midfielder. obviously has taken him time to settle in the english game, but I've got high hopes for him.

 

 

Welcome to the forum.

[Mole_Toonfan]

I see someone is a fan of Milan's new physio 

 

Welcome mate

[Hanshithispantz]

Tiote needs to play, like, even with Cabaye in the side we look soft as shite in the middle without him. He just needs to calm down and stick to what he's good at. With players like Anita & Marv in the side he should be able to do that, providing they keep it up anyway.

[joeyt]

Canny assist