TRon Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Merino is a defensive midfielder with lots of engine - he just happens to not treat the ball like a hot potato. He seems a very Benítez player to me in that regard, but don't expect him to be a creative force. I'd expect him to be a Colback upgrade, provided he's successful in the league. Basically the player we haven't had since Tiote's season when we finished 5th. It's been a problem area since Bobby Robson was here, I really hope this guy can fill that role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
louistoon Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 He's definitely a risk, but one worth taking imo for 7 million. Would much rather a young player not content with sitting on the bench than a player like Samaris for much more, when we know he has his limitations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Merino is a defensive midfielder with lots of engine - he just happens to not treat the ball like a hot potato. He seems a very Benítez player to me in that regard, but don't expect him to be a creative force. I'd expect him to be a Colback upgrade, provided he's successful in the league. Colback not playing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 German football specialist on Talk Sport has just been saying how he's a good player, only didn't get into the Dortmund first team because the number of quality players they have above him. Says going to an English club and being coached by a Spanish manager like Rafa is the perfect outcome for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 German football specialist on Talk Sport has just been saying how he's a good player, only didn't get into the Dortmund first team because the number of quality players they have above him. Says going to an English club and being coached by a Spanish manager like Rafa is the perfect outcome for him. and then one of the thick cunt presenters chirped in with 'but i still think Newcastle will go down' followed by 'why aren't English managers given a chance in the Premier League'? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 German football specialist on Talk Sport has just been saying how he's a good player, only didn't get into the Dortmund first team because the number of quality players they have above him. Says going to an English club and being coached by a Spanish manager like Rafa is the perfect outcome for him. and then one of the thick c*** presenters chirped in with 'but i still think Newcastle will go down' followed by 'why aren't English managers given a chance in the Premier League'? Hope he responded " because they are shit mate ". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Couldn't get ahead of Ginter, Guerreio or Castro...no shit those are all quality players and Merino is still finding his place and developing. Odd way to criticize someone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 They're not using that as a criticism though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 They're not using that as a criticism though? Fairly sure I've read some people concerned that he's shit because he couldn't get into the Dortmund team and wondering why he hadn't had many appearances for Dortmund in the league (and starting ones too) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Never seen that once mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 WELL THEN let it be known, that's why he's not been in the team, ok? Fucker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Never seen that once mind. A few have, very small minority mind. Most seem quite excited. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prefabtoon Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 It's quite feasible that the club would consider selling Colback if an offer came in. I can imagine a few Championship clubs being keen on him. We can only live in hope. Loan him back to the makems he can witness their drop into the first division. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 They're not using that as a criticism though? Fairly sure I've read some people concerned that he's s*** because he couldn't get into the Dortmund team and wondering why he hadn't had many appearances for Dortmund in the league (and starting ones too) You might mean this? Fair point. But I'd be more enthusiastic if we were taking a player away from a Bundesliga first team (that they'd miss/have to replace) rather than one surplus to requirements/being offloaded. Doesn't mean he's s***. But if he has only been a starter in Segunda Division (not as strong as Championship) he kind of might be/less evidence he has what it takes for PL. Not a criticism as such, if he's Rafa's choice that's good enough for me. Just, well, every player is a risk but having not played at the top level anywhere, he is more of a risk/doesn't get me that excited. That said, Aarons (could similarly say never really played at top level) does get me excited; because I have seen enough to believe he could be top class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 No one good's said that then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 then leave it alone you weirdo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Freak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 WUNDA WOT CHARNLEYS GUNNA DO TO FUK THIS ONE UP NOW LYK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 WUNDA WOT CHARNLEYS GUNNA DO TO FUK THIS ONE UP NOW LYK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Any chance of him being announced/unveiled at the talk in tonight? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Gunna walk in through the crowd and Slam Colback through a table. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Fucking charming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Better have a few Stewarts to keep the crowd in check then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsted Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Better have a few Stewart's to keep the crowd in check then. There you go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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