80 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 2 hours ago, SUPERTOON said: I’m delighted his decision to join us over Milan has been and is looking fully justified, he looks absolutely buzzing to be here. On the contrary, my sources tell me he weeps every time he drives past a pizza hut. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 When we were linked to him, Badiashile and Carlos. I wanted us to sign Badiashile. Certainly glad the club made Botman their number one target and they don't scout players based on Youtube compilations. Botman has been outstanding and much better than I expected. I did once say Bassong will end up being one of the best defenders in the league and a world class centre half. Never have been much good at assessing centre backs, apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, Lush Vlad said: When we were linked to him, Badiashile and Carlos. I wanted us to sign Badiashile. Certainly glad the club made Botman their number one target and they don't scout players based on Youtube compilations. Botman has been outstanding and much better than I expected. I did once say Bassong will end up being one of the best defenders in the league and a world class centre half. Never have been much good at assessing centre backs, apparently. Me too with Badiashile (still time). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Not sure I've seen a better CB at NUFC. Schar has been fantastic this season and he's literally playing a close 1b or 2 in terms of quality this season -- but to me, Botman is the best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 15 hours ago, Disco said: Mad how everyone just lied about him being slow as he’s not qualifying for the 100m final. He's not quick at all, a little slow. But he's fine on the turn and quick of mind. BDB is narrow in so he's protected in wide places and excellent when in those positions anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 His reading of the game and decision making are elite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 9 hours ago, Myleftboot said: He’s got to go to the work Xmas party dressed as the terminator. thats who he reminds me of - terminator vs. ivan drago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, The College Dropout said: He's not quick at all, a little slow. But he's fine on the turn and quick of mind. BDB is narrow in so he's protected in wide places and excellent when in those positions anyway. He's got a pretty long stride and very good recovery pace as his acceleration isn't that of a smallish attacker but when he gets on his bike he's caught up to everyone. Regardless nobody really gets by him anyway. Edited November 14, 2022 by Kanji Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 The amazing thing with Botman is that he makes the game look so simple. He reads plays so far ahead that he positions himself perfectly more often than not and makes difficult plays look like simple interventions. On top of that he's got an excellent range of passing and, a couple of games aside, has been excellent in starting moves from the back. The very definition of a cultured CB. He's a player you build around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Kanji said: He's got a pretty long stride and very good recovery pace as his acceleration isn't that of a smallish attacker but when he gets on his bike he's caught up to everyone. Regardless nobody really gets by him anyway. I mean... he IS fairly slow. But so was John Terry. He moves his feet well and anticipates danger. Eventually someone will outpace him and score but that will be rare because of his reading of the game and footwork. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Really needs a decent song. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 What a player. Strong, quick and calm. A legend in the making. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Don't know about everyone else but a pinpoint accurate long ball from a CB is one of the most satisfying things to watch in football for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 22 years old ffs, he's fucking immense, one of the best in the world and he's all ours Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 He’s the standard of player we need,to be where we want to be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Thank fuck we’re a bigger and better club than Milan….and put the money up for the transfer, unlike them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 In the past the bigger clubs would be circling to take our best players. Now we are taking their best players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 ”22 ffs” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Imagine going to a World Cup and leaving him at home. Ridiculous. Has taken to the PL like a duck to water. Would have no problems playing in a World Cup. The little nudge he does to knock the opponent off balance is pure class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Only gonna get better. Woof. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Fascinating to look at some of those clips. He doesn't seem very fast, but he never seems to stop accelerating either. It's as if he's never truly found out how fast he is, just gradually going faster until he just about beats his man to the ball Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Baresi, Beckenbauer and Botman. In 20 years people will speak of him as one of the all time greats. What a player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 He's quick enough,like. And already outstanding, hasn't a weakness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 3 hours ago, wormy said: Don't know about everyone else but a pinpoint accurate long ball from a CB is one of the most satisfying things to watch in football for me. The clip at 2:20 where effortlessly ping a cross field pass with his "weaker" right foot. How did no one else sign this lad? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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