loki679 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 eh? I think that's generally just what people say. Nope. I have a feeling he is an honest trainer and I hope we have a good couple of years. Sounds very much like the club's been sold to him as a shop window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 The fact that he's only excited about the next 'couple of years' rather than the full duration of his contract says quite a lot imo. That excitement will go within first month though tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 From some super quick video scouting, he seems to be an intelligent player. That's something we really could do with as our decision-making in the final third is often atrocious, even if he's not the most creative (which would be ideal). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espio Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Good Signing, I look forward to see him playing for Arsenal next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I am delighted that we have managed to sign a player, but the reports I have read seem to indicate that he isn't particularly technically gifted or a 'creator' of chances in the Cabaye mould. Can someone who watches him regularly confirm what he is like? Is there a player more widely known who he could be likened to? Almost feel we needed a player like Cabella more? My Ajax supporting mate reckons he's a bit like a Dutch Kevin Nolan. Quite static at times. I'm pleased with the signing, but I hope he's not seen as the player to 'replace' Cabaye in the middle. Well Cabaye was mostly playing as a holding midfielder anyway, we have Colback, Tiote and Anita who can do those roles. He'll be playing off a big striker is my guess, which should suit Pards. Who that striker will be remains to be seen. Probably his brother for around £3m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieT Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Don't know if its already been mentioned, but Pardew said this to nufcTV, on being asked if he was happy at transfer progress to date: "I'm really pleased we have managed to get a striker early. And particularly a striker of Siem's type; because you know, we need to bed him in a little bit about how we are going to play and find out the best route for him and for us. So I guess he does view him as a striker and maybe not as a midfielder? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 He is a forward tbh. Those who are saying Cabaye replacement can't have seen him play much. De Jong plays about 30 yards further forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Halfway line then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Well this came out of nowhere. The de Jong family close friends with the Ashleys or something? Good player whenever I've seen him, and finally we get a true attacking midfielder. Can't wait to see him at DM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuy_O Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I'm chuffed with this signing tbh. Looks good when i'v seen him play for Ajax, just hope that idiot Pardew doesn't wreck his career here. Potentially a big big player for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Halfway line then. Not as daft as it sounds. He'll tuck in when we don't have possession then he'll be the only player to join the attack ( 1 striker) when we've got it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I've been thinking who he's comparable to. Poor man's Mueller maybe, more dynamic version of Nolan, but I think the closest I can think of is actually Clint Dempsey in his Fulham days. Not great technically or a creative force, but a player with great determination, useful technique, good movement and finishing. If he has put his injuries behind him we've got ourselves a nice little player at a good age here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I've been thinking who he's comparable to. Poor man's Mueller maybe, more dynamic version of Nolan, but I think the closest I can think of is actually Clint Dempsey in his Fulham days. Not great technically or a creative force, but a player with great determination, useful technique, good movement and finishing. If he has put his injuries behind him we've got ourselves a nice little player at a good age here. such investment what profit wow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 What I meant by that is that he's experienced enough to be of use straight away yet his best years should be in front of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I've been thinking who he's comparable to. Poor man's Mueller maybe, more dynamic version of Nolan, but I think the closest I can think of is actually Clint Dempsey in his Fulham days. Not great technically or a creative force, but a player with great determination, useful technique, good movement and finishing. If he has put his injuries behind him we've got ourselves a nice little player at a good age here. So his best position is a withdrawn role behind a main striker. Is he any good in the middle of the park i.e. central midfield? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 What I meant by that is that he's experienced enough to be of use straight away yet his best years should be in front of him. Sorry, I was just being a dick. It's really hard to get pumped up about anybody joining under the current regime, but I'll be hoping he does well or at least doesn't get Pardewed all over his face. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I've been thinking who he's comparable to. Poor man's Mueller maybe, more dynamic version of Nolan, but I think the closest I can think of is actually Clint Dempsey in his Fulham days. Not great technically or a creative force, but a player with great determination, useful technique, good movement and finishing. If he has put his injuries behind him we've got ourselves a nice little player at a good age here. So his best position is a withdrawn role behind a main striker. Is he any good in the middle of the park i.e. central midfield? I don't know, since that's not where he played for Ajax. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 He is a forward tbh. Those who are saying Cabaye replacement can't have seen him play much. De Jong plays about 30 yards further forward. So Grenier is still a possibility then. If he is a forward then I'd be happy with Cabella, Grenier and another forward. That is without letting any others go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Doubt Grenier is a realistic target. He'd be more expensive than Cabella for one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 He is a forward tbh. Those who are saying Cabaye replacement can't have seen him play much. De Jong plays about 30 yards further forward. So Grenier is still a possibility then. If he is a forward then I'd be happy with Cabella, Grenier and another forward. That is without letting any others go. I'd be ecstatic with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Yes, Stifler, Grenier is still a possibility. no he isn't. and santa claus isn't real, it's your dad 'uncle' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I've been thinking who he's comparable to. Poor man's Mueller maybe, more dynamic version of Nolan, but I think the closest I can think of is actually Clint Dempsey in his Fulham days. Not great technically or a creative force, but a player with great determination, useful technique, good movement and finishing. If he has put his injuries behind him we've got ourselves a nice little player at a good age here. How would you compare him with Gouffran? There's another player who doesn't quite seem to be an out and out striker and ends up playing on the wing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I've been thinking who he's comparable to. Poor man's Mueller maybe, more dynamic version of Nolan, but I think the closest I can think of is actually Clint Dempsey in his Fulham days. Not great technically or a creative force, but a player with great determination, useful technique, good movement and finishing. If he has put his injuries behind him we've got ourselves a nice little player at a good age here. How would you compare him with Gouffran? There's another player who doesn't quite seem to be an out and out striker and ends up playing on the wing. Well, it's hard to compare since they play in slightly different positions. I see Goufran more as a centre forward who can play out wide, whereas De Jong is more of an attacking midfield player who can play centre forward. De Jong is also more consistent I think, with slightly better pace and technique. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Need someone with pace ahead of him to slot it through to Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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