AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 De Jong has to play when fit IMO, such a smart player and another goal threat we badly need. He'll make everyone look better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 You make it sound like he's Xavi. He's behind Leroy Fer in the Dutch squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 You make it sound like he's Xavi. He's behind Leroy Fer in the Dutch squad. 1. They are completely different players, he's more competing with Sneijder than anyone else. 2. He's hardly been fit in the last year or so, between his injury now and his illness last year. Lastly,you don't have to be that good to start in our midfield Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I would start him, definitely, but Ian's description is way over the top. Either way, he's not nearly as good as being made out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Sorry Ronaldo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I rate him highly - at least from what I've seen of him at Ajax Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gino14 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I haven't seen enough of him playing. I'd hope he's better than Fer, who I have seen play and frankly has been pretty awful for Norwich and QPR a lot of the time. From the little of De Jong I've seen he looks like the type of player we need, so I just hope it translates well into the premier league. At the moment I wouldn't necessarily upset the balance of the team by starting him, but we all know we get so many injuries that he'll naturally get a chance at some point anyway, so it shouldn't be that big of a problem. Then we'll see how it goes I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theregulars Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Sorry Ronaldo. Fucking hyperbole merchant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 From bits I've seen of him he seems likes a mix of Sigurdsson (similar build, languid style of movement and his technique in striking the ball) crossed with Kevin Nolan's goalpoaching from that sort of advanced midfield position. Slightly less technical than Sigurdsson but more mobile than Nolan maybe. I wasn't expecting a special footballer but somebody competent technically who can chip in with goals at various ranges. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 From bits I've seen of him he seems likes a mix of Sigurdsson (similar build, languid style of movement and his technique in striking the ball) crossed with Kevin Nolan's goalpoaching from that sort of advanced midfield position. Slightly less technical than Sigurdsson but more mobile than Nolan maybe. I wasn't expecting a special footballer but somebody competent technically who can chip in with goals at various ranges. Above is pretty much spot on - again, he's quick decision maker, touch and pass or first time balls. He's also a threat in the air and has what I've read brilliant leadership (on field and off) abilities. Will say I love that he's big on social media and always posting about our results, shows some bit of care on his part. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 He's not got the same level of vision Sigurdsson has but his feet are just as good, touch is probably better and has more of a goalscoring instinct in the box. I think he'll be great foil for Perez. He'll be looking for that early ball a lot when Ayoze is on the shoulder. Looking forward to him getting games, I just hope it's at the expense of Colback. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ManDoon Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 He's not got the same level of vision Sigurdsson has but his feet are just as good, touch is probably better and has more of a goalscoring instinct in the box. I think he'll be great foil for Perez. He'll be looking for that early ball a lot when Ayoze is on the shoulder. Looking forward to him getting games, I just hope it's at the expense of Colback. Him and Perez has great potential Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 To be fair I've seen glaciers more mobile than Kevin Nolan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 He's not got the same level of vision Sigurdsson has but his feet are just as good, touch is probably better and has more of a goalscoring instinct in the box. I think he'll be great foil for Perez. He'll be looking for that early ball a lot when Ayoze is on the shoulder. Looking forward to him getting games, I just hope it's at the expense of Colback. Him and Perez has great potential They linked up brilliantly at Villa, only for De jong to be foiled by Guzan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JS Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I rate him highly - at least from what I've seen of him at Ajax Me too. And just look at how Anita turned out, albeit he's not in the same bracket or position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 To be fair I've seen glaciers more mobile than Kevin Nolan But glaciers are unstoppable! Unless they get too hot, then they melt and have to be subbed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I rate him highly - at least from what I've seen of him at Ajax Me too. And just look at how Anita turned out, albeit he's not in the same bracket or position. Dutch league is a toss up. Some work some don't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I rate him highly - at least from what I've seen of him at Ajax Me too. And just look at how Anita turned out, albeit he's not in the same bracket or position. Dutch league is a toss up. Some work some don't. Not just Dutch league is it, more like transfers in general. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Ill wait until hes played for 10 games in a row before making an opinion. The problem with this guy will be fitness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoli Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Any update on his progress? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Any update on his progress? Ready to play in January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Great news but he's got a long way to go before we can start thinking about who he replaces in the side. A long way and he has to prove he can stay fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Ill wait until hes played for 10 games in a row before making an opinion. The problem with this guy will be fitness. Really? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Ill wait until hes played for 10 games in a row before making an opinion. The problem with this guy will be fitness. Really? Problem like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 He was Pardew's plan for our attacking game, him coming into the side will probably mean we stop scoring goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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