Groundhog63 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 9 minutes ago, 54 said: Wait a second, the Mail are now charging for people to read the absolute divisive hate-ridden drivel that the spew out? That's actually fucking hilarious, who the fuck would actually pay for that shite Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Really like this bloke. He's everything we wanted him to be and more - reads the game well, composed on the ball, good passer and already looks like he has the physical attributes to go far. All that at the age of 22! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facundo Ferreyra Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Dr.Spaceman said: Really like this bloke. He's everything we wanted him to be and more - reads the game well, composed on the ball, good passer and already looks like he has the physical attributes to go far. All that at the age of 22! And all for the same price we flogged Andy Carroll for 11 years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Just 5 million more than Alex Iwobi! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Botman - Virgil - De Ligt at the WC for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 6 minutes ago, Kanji said: Botman - Virgil - De Ligt at the WC for me. Cant instantly recall a tidier, classier three at the back. Come a long way since the omni-shambles of Koeman and Van Gobbel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 4 hours ago, Jonas said: Cant instantly recall a tidier, classier three at the back. Come a long way since the omni-shambles of Koeman and Van Gobbel I don’t know how or why they’d drop De Vrij, Ake or Timber in any of those positions next to Virgil….the 3 I listed would literally destroy any attacker in front of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 28 minutes ago, Kanji said: I don’t know how or why they’d drop De Vrij, Ake or Timber in any of those positions next to Virgil….the 3 I listed would literally destroy any attacker in front of them. I've never been persuaded by Ake. Don't know enough about the other two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 9 hours ago, Facundo Ferreyra said: And all for the same price we flogged Andy Carroll for 11 years ago. I know it upset many at the time, but that was one of the few sales where I'd have been like Ashley - bundling him into the helicopter and taking Dalglish's stupid offer. Carroll always looked like a 'purple patch' player to me. Difference is I would have reinvested it. Oh, and Botman is a bargain at 35m - what a player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 From centre backs, only Ake ahead of Botman on xThreat from passes (basically how dangerous their passes are), and Man City players are always at an advantage from how much possession they have. Amazing. Trippier Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 How can you be in negative numbers? What does that represent, giving the ball away which creates an opposition chance? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Chris_R said: How can you be in negative numbers? What does that represent, giving the ball away which creates an opposition chance? More or less, aye. Creating more danger for your own team or moving towards your own goal. Edited November 2, 2022 by Smal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 44 minutes ago, Chris_R said: How can you be in negative numbers? What does that represent, giving the ball away which creates an opposition chance? I would expect it just means performing actions that reduce your team's xg e.g. receiving the ball with your back to goal, being blocked and playing a pass back to deeper midfield to retain possession. Rather than actively increasing your opposition's chance of a goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killuminati Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Such a lovely combo him and Schär. Botman reminds me of Nemanja Vidic,but also much more skillfull with the feet. Such a rare thing to have the calmness of a tiki taka defence with all four of them. Trippier a masterclass and Burn has Brighton dna all over him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 I can confirm Schar and Botman is the best combo I’ve seen in 30 years following us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 27 minutes ago, Ronaldo said: I can confirm Schar and Botman is the best combo I’ve seen in 30 years following us. Darren Peacock and Phillipe Albert? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 It’s not just the fact they’re good positionally, good in the air and on set pieces, it’s that they’re both so good with the ball. How many teams in the PL have a player who can drive with the ball like Schar or spray passes like Botman? On top of everything else, just pure class Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydos Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 9 minutes ago, gbandit said: It’s not just the fact they’re good positionally, good in the air and on set pieces, it’s that they’re both so good with the ball. How many teams in the PL have a player who can drive with the ball like Schar or spray passes like Botman? On top of everything else, just pure class 1. Only 1. And it’s us. Lush! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Botman has driving ability in him, it'll come with more comfort. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 The fact he is only 22 and that all aspects of his game will in all probability improve is quite scary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Myleftboot said: Darren Peacock and Phillipe Albert? Current better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Always liked Schar, classy defender and I'm glad he's now playing in a good team. Having Botman next to him must be fantastic, having a really solid defender there to rely on allows him to just relax and play his game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 12 hours ago, Smal said: From centre backs, only Ake ahead of Botman on xThreat from passes (basically how dangerous their passes are), and Man City players are always at an advantage from how much possession they have. Amazing. Trippier Maupay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 So Redknapp reckons he has the potential to be the Premier League's very best, Darren Bent says he's the second best in the league currently. We've got an absolute steal. Nickson played a blinder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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