Guest Howaythetoon Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 He's not as talented a dribbler as Ben Arfa but his overall game is better. He's sensational and certainly the best of those, in my opinion. The others all had some form of big-ish weakness in their game, Gini is pretty damn complete. He's not as skillful a dribbler, but he can carry the ball long distances and beat his man with quick feet just as well as HBA could. I loved HBA, but Wijnaldum has a better work ethic and seems to make better decisions. He's a better all-rounder for me. And by work ethic I don't mean tracking back and getting "stuck in", I mean by working hard on his own game and within the team framework. He is constantly looking to get into the box, to get into space, to become an outlet, to make himself available for a pass. He works so hard on that front its no wonder he's reaping rewards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 He's not as talented a dribbler as Ben Arfa but his overall game is better. He's sensational and certainly the best of those, in my opinion. The others all had some form of big-ish weakness in their game, Gini is pretty damn complete. I'd say there's only 1 better dribbler on the planet than Hatem. Wij is like Rob Lee on crack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I loved Rob Lee, but Wijnaldum has more in his game. Totally different players anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Rolls-Royce of a player. The first player in a few years I could put in that HBA, Ba, Cabaye and Remy bracket. Type of lad if he's in your team you think you have a chance. Think he's half a step above those. He's definitely a better player than all of those. He's our best player since Robert. Robert wasn't even the best player in Sir Bobby's team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Rolls-Royce of a player. The first player in a few years I could put in that HBA, Ba, Cabaye and Remy bracket. Type of lad if he's in your team you think you have a chance. Think he's half a step above those. He's definitely a better player than all of those. He's our best player since Robert. Robert wasn't even the best player in Sir Bobby's team. Never underestimate the effect watching Robert wander round SJP in his undercrackeres had on the young, impressionable Ronaldo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Robert was an odd one, wasteful in possession, would go missing for large parts of the game, but boy could he cross and shoot and he set up loads of goals and scored them too. A frustrating figure but easily one of our best ever PL players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Rolls-Royce of a player. The first player in a few years I could put in that HBA, Ba, Cabaye and Remy bracket. Type of lad if he's in your team you think you have a chance. Think he's half a step above those. He's definitely a better player than all of those. He's our best player since Robert. Robert wasn't even the best player in Sir Bobby's team. Never underestimate the effect watching Robert wander round SJP in his undercrackeres had on the young, impressionable Ronaldo. :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Robert was an odd one, wasteful in possession, would go missing for large parts of the game, but boy could he cross and shoot and he set up loads of goals and scored them too. A frustrating figure but easily one of our best ever PL players. Aye, good summary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 He's still my favourite ever player like. It did amuse me in the games where he clearly couldn't be arsed though when Bernard would sprint past him to give an option down the left then if the move broke down, sprint past him the other way to get back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Loved Robert personally. Every time he got the ball, you would expect something to happen. Loved his moments of madness where he would shoot from 50 yards out, or smash the ball off Bernards face for no apparent reason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Similar to Ben Arfa that way, extremely gifted but inconsistent and didn't always make great decisions on the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Rolls-Royce of a player. The first player in a few years I could put in that HBA, Ba, Cabaye and Remy bracket. Type of lad if he's in your team you think you have a chance. Think he's half a step above those. He's definitely a better player than all of those. He's our best player since Robert. Robert wasn't even the best player in Sir Bobby's team. He was by the time Bobby left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Think Bellamy was the best player in that side by the time Bobby was sacked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Speed was Bobby's most consistent performer in terms of fitness and being a steady 7/10 player. Chipped in with goals too. Shearer was the main man as the main goalscorer but Bellamy, Dyer and Robert were also key players, so too Nobby. Its weird because the defence in terms of individuals under SBR was never the best, but we did alright there and that's because of the attack and midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Rolls-Royce of a player. The first player in a few years I could put in that HBA, Ba, Cabaye and Remy bracket. Type of lad if he's in your team you think you have a chance. Think he's half a step above those. He's definitely a better player than all of those. He's our best player since Robert. Robert wasn't even the best player in Sir Bobby's team. Never underestimate the effect watching Robert wander round SJP in his undercrackeres had on the young, impressionable Ronaldo. [emoji38] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Beardsley, Shearer and Robert are our 3 best Premier League era players imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymc1 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Beardsley, Shearer and Robert are our 3 best Premier League era players imo. I fucking loved Robert. Probably my favourite player of all time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Beardsley, Shearer and Robert are our 3 best Premier League era players imo. There's having favourite players and that but Robert doesn't belong alongside those two like. Not going to argue it with you or anything because obviously it's all down to opinions and everything, I just can't see how you'd have Robert alongside those two and that's before getting onto having him ahead of the likes of Lee and Cole. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Beardsley, Shearer and Robert are our 3 best Premier League era players imo. There's having favourite players and that but Robert doesn't belong alongside those two like. Not going to argue it with you or anything, I just can't see how you'd have Robert alongside those two and that's before getting onto having him ahead of the likes of Lee and Cole. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Beardsley, Shearer and Robert are our 3 best Premier League era players imo. There's having favourite players and that but Robert doesn't belong alongside those two like. Not going to argue it with you or anything, I just can't see how you'd have Robert alongside those two and that's before getting onto having him ahead of the likes of Lee and Cole. Can't remember seeing those two wander round the pitch in their pants. Thats the difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Beardsley, Shearer and Robert are our 3 best Premier League era players imo. There's having favourite players and that but Robert doesn't belong alongside those two like. Not going to argue it with you or anything because obviously it's all down to opinions and everything, I just can't see how you'd have Robert alongside those two and that's before getting onto having him ahead of the likes of Lee and Cole. All about opinions of course but Robert was capable of doing things Lee and Cole could only dream of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Beardsley, Shearer and Robert are our 3 best Premier League era players imo. There's having favourite players and that but Robert doesn't belong alongside those two like. Not going to argue it with you or anything because obviously it's all down to opinions and everything, I just can't see how you'd have Robert alongside those two and that's before getting onto having him ahead of the likes of Lee and Cole. All about opinions of course but Robert was capable of doing things Lee and Cole could only dream of. On that basis, I'd bring up Ginola and HBA, who did things that Robert could only dream of. I get your point though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Beardsley, Shearer and Robert are our 3 best Premier League era players imo. There's having favourite players and that but Robert doesn't belong alongside those two like. Not going to argue it with you or anything because obviously it's all down to opinions and everything, I just can't see how you'd have Robert alongside those two and that's before getting onto having him ahead of the likes of Lee and Cole. All about opinions of course but Robert was capable of doing things Lee and Cole could only dream of. On that basis, I'd bring up Ginola and HBA, who did things that Robert could only dream of. I get your point though. Their goal tallys and assists don't come near to Roberts though. He was far more productive as an attacking force. Have to say loved them both as well mind. One of them should still be here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Robert Lee was pretty fucking amazing. Still the best midfielder of our times in the Premier League. From 93-97 he had everything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OoOGazOoO Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Different gravy is this lad, an absolute joy to watch. One of our best signings for many a year! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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