Menace Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) One thing I would say is Rafa definitely knew a good defender when he saw one. Schar and Fede were very good signings. I think Fedes legs are gone for this level especially the high press that Eddie plays but I'm sure he'd be fine in La Liga for a team that plays slower tempo. Edited September 1, 2022 by Menace Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubteam Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Never understood why he never got more game time. He always seemed like a very composed player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Very decent player and i think a few premier league relegation struggling clubs probably missed a bit of a trick not coming in for him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Nice move for him. Best of luck to him, was a good performer for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big River Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 best of luck Fede! enjoy the sunshine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) I think Barnes23 might be Fede Edited September 1, 2022 by HawK screenshot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfmk2 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Elche are owned by an Argentinian and have several more in their squad. He'll feel at home there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnes23 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Happy to see him get some recognition, he's always been underappreciated imo Do find it a bit of a mystery how little we've seen of him in the last season or so, the game against Norwich last season sticks out especially. My enduring memory of him will probably be marshalling the defence and being an absolute brick wall following Clark's fuckup which brought us down to 10. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 The fact that Bruce would so often go for Clark ahead of him, Schar or Lejeune proper dark ages "defenders are just about getting their head to stuff" thinking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 5 minutes ago, Barnes23 said: Happy to see him get some recognition, he's always been underappreciated imo Do find it a bit of a mystery how little we've seen of him in the last season or so, the game against Norwich last season sticks out especially. My enduring memory of him will probably be marshalling the defence and being an absolute brick wall following Clark's fuckup which brought us down to 10. Forgot how good he was in that game, Joelinton obviously steals the limelight but he was class when he came on, I think there was a good couple of years towards the end of Rafa era and the start of Bruce era where he was easily our best CB, his positioning was second to none, and I lost count of how many times he'd make a goal saving last ditch tackle. He has always been an honest pro who has given everything on the pitch, and Howe has been nothing but complimentary of him in the background, and how quietly influential he was in the changing room last season, so he seems a good egg. I think the reason he hasn't featured under Howe is due to his injury record, he got another month long knock after the Norwich game, and by the time he got back to full fitness Burn and Schar had established themselves, and we still had Lascelles as backup, so it was just and unfortunate circumstance he found himself in. Its just conjecture but given his age, the constant injuries and niggles it wouldn't surprise me if they starred to have an impact to his overall fitness and physicality, and he was just not able to get himself to a point for starting Premier League games. He's honestly been a great signing, and real honest pro, and great value for the price we paid, wish him well for the rest of his career. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Love a bit of Fede. Hope he does well there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankpingel Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Yer, definitely goes with best wishes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 I'll remember Fede fondly. He was best for us in a 3 man back line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Yep, good luck to him! Honest pro... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Smash it over there Fede Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Best of luck to Fede! Great guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Love the guy. Always calm but a solid, no nonsense CB. Rarely let us down. Hope he gets lots of games with Elche. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Thought he was brilliant for us for a while. Good luck to him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Great servant. Never let us down. Best of luck to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Even though I was surprised at the signing at the time I think he can be deemed a success for us. Wish him all the best at Elche! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Gave his all for us when times were tough.. proper pro Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Good riddance. More Brazilians less Argies please. Spoiler Good luck to him! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Has this been confirmed anywhere yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 4 hours ago, pubteam said: Never understood why he never got more game time. He always seemed like a very composed player. Still don't understand why more teams weren't in for him. I can only assume he's seen as a troublemaker off the pitch, but on it he was a warrior. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 43 minutes ago, Flip said: Good riddance. More Brazilians (and Mexicans) less Argies please. Hide contents Good luck to him! Good luck to him, he’s never really let us down, helped keep us up in the PL under Rafa with his defending, character and attitude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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