The Butcher Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 (edited) Gifted? Limited player, not creative or much of a passer, worked hard, good presser and went on a few scoring streaks. Probably one of the best sales we've made as long as I've supported the Toon. Edited April 30 by The Butcher Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Could be memory playing tricks but I'm sure he used to come alive after Jan and end the season in good form Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 7 minutes ago, The Butcher said: Gifted? Limited player, not creative or much of a passer, worked hard, good presser and went on a few scoring streaks. Probably one of the best sales we've made as long as I've supported the Toon. He had excellent technical ability. Really good close control, there was nothing missing in terms of ability. Not an amazing athlete and not hungry to be the best player he could be Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 2 hours ago, gbandit said: Was an extremely gifted player, mentally just not quite good enough. Didn’t have that desire seemingly to be the best I loved Perez but I wouldn't describe him as either of those things personally. His mentality was pretty strong given the amount of stick he got from the undead contingent of regular matchgoers. Really pleased to hear he's doing well over there as I had no idea. Was a real shame how he regressed at Leicester. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 1 minute ago, Yorkie said: I loved Perez but I wouldn't describe him as either of those things personally. His mentality was pretty strong given the amount of stick he got from the undead contingent of regular matchgoers. I don’t mean that his head dropped and that he gave up, he was a committed player, a bit like Miggy. I mean more in terms of self-belief. I don’t think he believed in the attacking elements of his game enough and he wasn’t aggressive enough with that part of his game. When he was on it, he was a fantastic player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Just now, gbandit said: I don’t mean that his head dropped and that he gave up, he was a committed player, a bit like Miggy. I mean more in terms of self-belief. I don’t think he believed in the attacking elements of his game enough and he wasn’t aggressive enough with that part of his game. When he was on it, he was a fantastic player Playing for Pards and Rodgers will do that to you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 with joselu in the provisional spanish squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GideonShandy Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 1 hour ago, huss9 said: with joselu in the provisional spanish squad. And Mikel Merino Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanegg Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 3 hours ago, huss9 said: with joselu in the provisional spanish squad. Fair play to him, thought it’d only be on FM back in the day I’d see him playing for Spain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Does he still do that stupid fingers in ears celebration? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCK Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 No, he does Spanish Sign for "fuck off you mag cunts" now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Alan Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 (edited) As many others on here have said, Bring him home! . Tonali Bruno . Wijnaldum Perez Mitro Wood Edited May 27 by Monkey Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Pardew Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Great player I brought in on the cheap. I remember his first goal for us against Spurs. Great win. Then Fat Ashley sold him for 30 million some years later. But I guess you lot don’t have to worry about such things anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 The fact Spain have called up 3 lads who played for us when we were at our lowest ebb demonstrates really well the fact you don’t need to even be ambitious to attract good players, never mind European football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Manquillo must be thinking a good season or two and he's on the plane to USA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 2 hours ago, r0cafella said: The fact Spain have called up 3 lads who played for us when we were at our lowest ebb demonstrates really well the fact you don’t need to even be ambitious to attract good players, never mind European football. Also shows Benitez had a great eye Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Just now, kingxlnc said: Also shows Benitez had a great eye For sure, but of course he received zero backing and had to make wine out of water. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Glad he seems to have found a home with Betis. Will always have a soft spot for him…one of the few bright spots of the later Ashley years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 9 hours ago, r0cafella said: The fact Spain have called up 3 lads who played for us when we were at our lowest ebb demonstrates really well the fact you don’t need to even be ambitious to attract good players, never mind European football. Yes but a bit of an anomaly as we had a Spanish legend in charge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 10 hours ago, Ronaldo said: Yes but a bit of an anomaly as we had a Spanish legend in charge. Aye but as others have pointed out we signed Bruno Isak and Botman without Europe either. Don’t get me wrong, we won’t be in for that truly elite player (we wouldn’t be anyway as we can’t afford tried) but past experience dictates we should be in for those players with the potential to become truly elite. Finances depending of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 (edited) Goal and an assist the other night as Spain beat Andorra 5-0 with Oyarzabal getting a hattrick. Edited June 6 by HawK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Backup to Isak? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Would love him back. Legend. We would probably be equally as frustrated with some if his decision making if he did return as before he left! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Loved that front 3 of Perez, Rondon and Miggy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BergenMagpie Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 On 28/05/2024 at 09:25, r0cafella said: For sure, but of course he received zero backing and had to make wine out of water. Shouldve cashed out his childrens college funds and sold his house to buy us some players the cheap bastard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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