Pilko Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 I have a sneaking suspicion that Rafa will have another good look at De Jong in the summer, especially *if* he can stay fit for the rest of this season. I get the impression that he quite rates him but just wasn't convinced by his ability to stay fit and play games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 I have a sneaking suspicion that Rafa will have another good look at De Jong in the summer, especially *if* he can stay fit for the rest of this season. I get the impression that he quite rates him but just wasn't convinced by his ability to stay fit and play games. De Jong said he had the option to stay but Rafa wouldn't provide guarantees of playing time. It's a shame really as I think if he'd have even been fit enough for half the games this season he would have been an asset. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 If Atsu couldn't get into yesterday's injury ravaged team, he's not going to have a future here if we go up a level. Gayle also couldn't get into the same team. Gayle's not quite fit yet and is obviously lacking the confidence to run at full pace. Atsu has basically been behind Gouffran in the pecking order all season. Spot the difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 LOL @ De Jong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 De Jong talk ffs. Him and Candy's dog. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Gayle's not quite fit yet and is obviously lacking the confidence to run at full pace. Atsu has basically been behind Gouffran in the pecking order all season. Spot the difference. I'm guessing they were both on the bench to bring on against tired legs, I think it was more tactical that both were on the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 I have a sneaking suspicion that Rafa will have another good look at De Jong in the summer, especially *if* he can stay fit for the rest of this season. I get the impression that he quite rates him but just wasn't convinced by his ability to stay fit and play games. De Jong said he had the option to stay but Rafa wouldn't provide guarantees of playing time. It's a shame really as I think if he'd have even been fit enough for half the games this season he would have been an asset. He's the best #10 on our books by far, seems he's done quite well this season as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 The state of this league there's no doubt De Jong would have been useful this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Actually been relatively injury free this season not that he's the answer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Actually been relatively injury free this season not that he's the answer. He's a better number 10 then Perez or Diame IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Actually been relatively injury free this season not that he's the answer. He still seems to have missed quite a few games in a league where they play less. He would have been in bits in our league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I have a sneaking suspicion that Rafa will have another good look at De Jong in the summer, especially *if* he can stay fit for the rest of this season. I get the impression that he quite rates him but just wasn't convinced by his ability to stay fit and play games. De Jong said he had the option to stay but Rafa wouldn't provide guarantees of playing time. It's a shame really as I think if he'd have even been fit enough for half the games this season he would have been an asset. He's the best #10 on our books by far, seems he's done quite well this season as well. If de Jong is the best No 10 we have, we really do have problems...more time off sick than Saylor.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I have a sneaking suspicion that Rafa will have another good look at De Jong in the summer, especially *if* he can stay fit for the rest of this season. I get the impression that he quite rates him but just wasn't convinced by his ability to stay fit and play games. De Jong said he had the option to stay but Rafa wouldn't provide guarantees of playing time. It's a shame really as I think if he'd have even been fit enough for half the games this season he would have been an asset. He's the best #10 on our books by far, seems he's done quite well this season as well. LOL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Ability wise, from the admittedly limitted time we've seen him, De Jong is better then both Perez and Diame, he's just very injury prone, and would have been murdered in this league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickTop Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Ability wise, from the admittedly limitted time we've seen him, De Jong is better then both Perez and Diame, he's just very injury prone, and would have been murdered in this league. I still think Perez is the most talented of the three. He's just weak as piss and it's so evident in this league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Aye ability wise I'd have Perez. Think Perez would be a very good player in a league where he doesn't get closed down as much Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I have a sneaking suspicion that Rafa will have another good look at De Jong in the summer, especially *if* he can stay fit for the rest of this season. I get the impression that he quite rates him but just wasn't convinced by his ability to stay fit and play games. De Jong said he had the option to stay but Rafa wouldn't provide guarantees of playing time. It's a shame really as I think if he'd have even been fit enough for half the games this season he would have been an asset. He's the best #10 on our books by far, seems he's done quite well this season as well. If de Jong is the best No 10 we have, we really do have problems...more time off sick than Saylor.... Surprisingly I meant when fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Ability wise, from the admittedly limitted time we've seen him, De Jong is better then both Perez and Diame, he's just very injury prone, and would have been murdered in this league. I still think Perez is the most talented of the three. He's just weak as piss and it's so evident in this league. De Jong is almost as good as Perez technically and his football brain is miles ahead. I especially think he would be a better link with a smaller striker like Gayle, whereas Perez benefits from a bigger target man. Not that this really matters given he'll probably not play for us again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 We have seen absolutely nothing of De Jong to form any kind of basis of him being the best number 10 for us. It's just pure guess work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 It's probably a lot to do with the fact that the alternatives really aren't very good at it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Enters thread. Sees people are earnestly talking about De fucking Jong as being better than Perez and Diame, and our ideal #10. Leaves thread, but wishes to leave internet, and this world forever. Goodbye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Enters thread. Sees people are earnestly talking about De f***ing Jong as being better than Perez and Diame, and our ideal #10. Leaves thread, but wishes to leave internet, and this world forever. Goodbye. Ta Rah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 It's incredible how a player out on loan or out with a long term injury suddenly becomes a lot better than they actually are because the alternatives on the pitch aren't playing that great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I think people are saying Siem de Jong is a better no.10 than Perez and Diame, actually. It's pretty straightforward and absolutely correct, in spite of the fact he's made of glass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I think people are saying Siem de Jong is a better no.10 than Perez and Diame, actually. It's pretty straightforward and absolutely correct, in spite of the fact he's made of glass. Based on the plethora more goals and assists De Jong has over both Perez and Diame, aye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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