Jump to content

Recommended Posts

2 hours ago, STM said:

 

Weird because I reminded myself of the last amazing 0-0 performance at OT in 2003 when Woodgate was absolutely unbelievable in that game. A lot of similarities between the two.

Was just thinking something similar going off the ASM injury story. How Woodgate was the best defender I've ever seen for us but seldom fit and in the end selling him was good business.  Seeing the best defensive performances since his day in contemporary times.

 

*robbed of a blatant pen in the last minute of that game too as I recall

Link to post
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, Kanji said:

@Unbelievable is he really not within a shout of a full call up? This young lad has it all. 

He should be, but alas he’s not. Van Gaal doesn’t seem to rate him for whatever reason, and he’s also not the type to take kindly to Botman refusing to show up for some under 21 friendlies. We’re quite well-stocked at CB though, so I guess Sven will have to hope Koeman sees the evident potential when he takes over after the WC.

Link to post
Share on other sites

15 hours ago, Comegetasample said:

He's 22....

 

Disgustingly young for a CB.

 

Plays a much more mature game than his age would suggest, especially with being new to the league.

 

Exceptionally good signing.

Link to post
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, Kanji said:

Botman - Virgil - De Ligt after WC?


As it stands De Ligt is not a starter either. It looks like VG wants to play with a back 3/5, with Ake - Virgil- Timmer first choice. De Vrij is probably even a more probable stand in atm than De Ligt. If Botman is going to displace anyone soon it’s either De Vrij or De Ligt, unless Koeman has other ideas such as going back to a back four with Ake as left back.

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...