Tooj Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 There is something in our history that would make me incredibly sceptical about bringing an 8M CB from a Scottish club like. Someone on the radio was banging on about him being "just as good as John Stones". Was it a Celtic fan? Tend to find the Old Firm lot massively overrate their own players when it comes to the wider context. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 There is something in our history that would make me incredibly sceptical about bringing an 8M CB from a Scottish club like. Someone on the radio was banging on about him being "just as good as John Stones". Was it a Celtic fan? Tend to find the Old Firm lot massively overrate their own players when it comes to the wider context. Thought i heard John Hartson say it the other day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henke Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Chris Sutton said it while commentating on BTSport. He's wrong though, Van Dijk is pish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 There is something in our history that would make me incredibly sceptical about bringing an 8M CB from a Scottish club like. Someone on the radio was banging on about him being "just as good as John Stones". Was it a Celtic fan? Tend to find the Old Firm lot massively overrate their own players when it comes to the wider context. God this is true. I remember them rubbing one out over Liam Miller when he moved to Man United, telling anyone who would listen that he was a world beater Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Chris Sutton said it while commentating on BTSport. He's wrong though, Van Dijk is pish. This; looks better in that league than what he actually is; his positional sense is awful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 There is something in our history that would make me incredibly sceptical about bringing an 8M CB from a Scottish club like. Someone on the radio was banging on about him being "just as good as John Stones". Was it a Celtic fan? Tend to find the Old Firm lot massively overrate their own players when it comes to the wider context. God this is true. I remember them rubbing one out over Liam Miller when he moved to Man United, telling anyone who would listen that he was a world beater Liam who? Pshhh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Van Dijk makes tons of errors in the SPL. That Neil Cameron who used to work at the chronicle (says it all) said that he's too good for the league so he switches off :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maze Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 There is something in our history that would make me incredibly sceptical about bringing an 8M CB from a Scottish club like. Someone on the radio was banging on about him being "just as good as John Stones". Oh! Oh! Oh! I know this. Jean-Alain Boumsong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 We've signed 4 cracking players by the look of things. Shame we look like ignoring our defensive failings but if we continue to sign players of this calibre I won't complain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I have to question that if Van Dijk is so good why is it do Celtic constantly concede loads to crap opposition in CL qualifiers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Our next 3 signings whenever they happen have to be a LB, CB and a CM. IF we keep all of our current players that is. Quality before quantity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Players from Scotland rarely do well. Arteta and Larsson stick out but I can't think of many more. It's like signing from league one or championship at best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I have to question that if Van Dijk is so good why is it do Celtic constantly concede loads to crap opposition in CL qualifiers. I haven't seen the goals but i'm sure you can be a good defender but if the other 3 are doing their own thing then i reckon they will all look bad. For the price being quoted for him i'd much rather we tried for someone like Matip. He can play in front of the back 4 too so that would be a huge added bonus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Players from Scotland rarely do well. Arteta and Larsson stick out but I can't think of many more. It's like signing from league one or championship at best. David Weir and of course Steven Naismith. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Our next 3 signings whenever they happen have to be a LB, CB and a CM. IF we keep all of our current players that is. Quality before quantity. For the first time in a long time I genuinely think this is what our next signings will be; the manager has always said wait 3 windows and we'll have a proper team; after the signings they've made this season I am more than prepared to judge them after that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Wanyama Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Jetro, Matip/Rudiger, Some CM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I have to question that if Van Dijk is so good why is it do Celtic constantly concede loads to crap opposition in CL qualifiers. I asked the same quetsion about Rudiger in the Bundesliga and was shot down for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidfieldGeneral Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Very little chance of it being Rudiger unless he flops at Roma. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I have to question that if Van Dijk is so good why is it do Celtic constantly concede loads to crap opposition in CL qualifiers. I asked the same quetsion about Rudiger in the Bundesliga and was shot down for it. Difference is Rudiger is a kid where as Van Dijk has consistently failed to impress where it matters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Had no idea Rudiger went on loan to Roma. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I have to question that if Van Dijk is so good why is it do Celtic constantly concede loads to crap opposition in CL qualifiers. I asked the same quetsion about Rudiger in the Bundesliga and was shot down for it. Difference is Rudiger is a kid where as Van Dijk has consistently failed to impress where it matters. There's only a couple of years between them between them like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckard 13 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Desperately need a CM mind. I'd like Shelvey because he is a hilarious mix of everything good and everything bad in football. Him and Steven Taylor would be genius. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 If i had to decide one position to strengthen before tuesday it would be a LB. Ideally i'd want Willems but he's injured. Wouldn't complain too much if we went for that Guerreiro either tbh. Not sure why i'm posting this as we're probably done for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Yeah and if Rudiger is doing what Van Dijk is in a couple of years time then fair enough, as it is Van Dijk has played in Europe qualifiers for last few years and Rudiger has just about established himself as a talented but young defender in the Bundesliga. It's not even close to being the same thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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