Guest firetotheworks Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I really like him for some odd reason, but god help him when he's in an aerial duel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Looking at the Bohemian's line up, looks like he started at left-back? Seems to just be a gap filler given how Rafa has used him so far. Better full back than midfielder in fairness Totally agree with this. For me he just isn't cut out to be a central midfielder. I remember we'd just signed him and Pardew hoyed him out on the right wing from the bench a couple of times and he actually looked better out there than he ever has int he middle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Mark Douglas (I think it was) on twitter saying he should be captain. Not sure about that like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Mark Douglas (I think it was) on twitter saying he should be captain. Not sure about that like I wouldn't even start him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Douglas loves him so it's not surprising, but i agree with Triggs he shouldn't even start and i do like him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Looking at the Bohemian's line up, looks like he started at left-back? Seems to just be a gap filler given how Rafa has used him so far. Better full back than midfielder in fairness AYe, can't compete at CM physically. Overall, fairly intelligent footballer, very useful at FB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Douglas just throwing out a nice article so his pal Vurn will give him some inside info. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Play him right back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Would assume Gamez starts at right back if/when Janmaat goes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Could honestly see Anita being our RB (if Janmaat goes). He played full back at Ajax sometimes, played it previously with us, then the last 5 (4? whatever.. last few) games of last season he was one of our best players at RB under Rafa. Not sure Gamez will be a starter, seems more a squad player for anywhere across the back 4. He's been a squad player at Atleti too, playing (starting) mostly in the Copa del Rey and backup in the league/CL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Probably because Atletico are one of the best teams in the world He was a starter before he joined them, don't really see why he wouldn't be a starter here if i'm honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Could honestly see Anita being our RB (if Janmaat goes). He played full back at Ajax sometimes, played it previously with us, then the last 5 (4? whatever.. last few) games of last season he was one of our best players at RB under Rafa. Not sure Gamez will be a starter, seems more a squad player for anywhere across the back 4. He's been a squad player at Atleti too, playing (starting) mostly in the Copa del Rey and backup in the league/CL Atleti are one of the best teams in Europe, I'd be massively surprised if he left there just to be a backup again at a much much worse team Edit: What Mole said Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 No I know that, just saying I wouldnt be surprised if Anita was after all (and Gamez was used in rotation). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/vurnon-anita-how-many-positions-11668022 Just how many positions is Anita capable of playing? Nominally he’s a defensive-midfielder, but in recent months Anita has played left-back, right-back - and now at Southend he operated as right-forward in a 4-2-3-1 formation. For a good few years Anita flattered to deceive at Newcastle, but Benitez clearly loves his versatility and workrate - and his faith in the diminutive Dutchman is certainly being rewarded. His goal at Roots Hall was a thing of beauty - reacting quickest to a loose ball to arrow an effort across Mark Oxley in the Southend goal and into the far corner of the net. Clearly Anita is not a right-sided midfielder, but his tireless work ethic has made him a firm Benitez favourite in a short space of time. Anita will have a massive role to play this season, that’s for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 He played far further up the pitch when he first arrived didn't he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dazzanufc1892 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Fastly becoming a possibility to be on the back of the shirt come first home game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 He was playing the right-most of a midfield 3 IMO, not wide right. His best position, whether he can do it every week in the PL is one thing but in the Championship I would definitely give him the shirt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 He was playing the right-most of a midfield 3 IMO, not wide right. His best position, whether he can do it every week in the PL is one thing but in the Championship I would definitely give him the shirt. Always had him more to the left of a middle 3 (thats the only way I saw him getting a regular spot). His coming to the right was because of McLarens ploy of Krul playing it out short , Janmaat pushing up, Sissoko going more central and Anita would drop into right back from centre midfiled. Had me going mental. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Just seen the goal. Fantastic job to win the ball back in the first place, and then take it forward and shoot. Very nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Wonder if he has a good season if he'll get a new deal? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 He's on the last year of his contract isn't he? It's easy to see why Rafa would like him, great work ethic and gets stuck in, even if he isn't the biggest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odear Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Nee way he'll just be allowed to leave. I'd also be happy if he was signed up for longer. There's a reason we had to pay 8.5m to Ajax for him and there's a reason he was a regular starter for them too. Great attitude and he's getting to grips with the game here now I think. Technically great on the ball and versatile. Benitez loves a player like that. Does this Hayden kid for the bill for defensive midfield? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Never seen so much adoration on here for a player who has been so poor for so long. He was good at RB for sure though. But he's been overall very poor at CM. I can see him getting games this season but not at CM. "Technically great on the ball"? As in neat first touch, slick 5m pass sideways? He makes Jermaine Jenas look like Andrea Pirlo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Never seen so much adoration on here for a player who has been so poor for so long. He was good at RB for sure though. But he's been overall very poor at CM. I can see him getting games this season but not at CM. "Technically great on the ball"? As in neat first touch, slick 5m pass sideways? He makes Jermaine Jenas look like Andrea Pirlo. Someone said he was our best player yesterday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Nah, he's always been better than he's been given credit for by the hustle mongs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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