Micky van de Ven

[thfcsteff]

Him and Romero were rushed back, weren't they?

Yes.
I was saying to my mates when I saw the team that I was worried. One would've been enough.What I personally felt was that there was pressure on Ange to get a result. I understand what I'm about to say is without knowledge or context of what happened, but surely your DOF has a meeting with you a day before and makes it very very clear that your position is solid/not reliant on getting the next few results, and that you should not risk key playersbefore they're ready. Ange has NEVER done it in the past, which is why it's hard not to think pressure was building. Again, pure speculation.

 

[Mikey10]

Yes.
I was saying to my mates when I saw the team that I was worried. One would've been enough.What I personally felt was that there was pressure on Ange to get a result. I understand what I'm about to say is without knowledge or context of what happened, but surely your DOF has a meeting with you a day before and makes it very very clear that your position is solid/not reliant on getting the next few results, and that you should not risk key playersbefore they're ready. Ange has NEVER done it in the past, which is why it's hard not to think pressure was building. Again, pure speculation.

If nothing else, he’s probably heaping a lot of pressure on himself.

 

[Benny_Lad]

Yup, both only resumed training in the days before €helsea match.

Can somewhat understand gambling on vdV as Davies had also succumbed to a hamstring injury but Dragusin was performing well as RCB.

I thought similar on Sunday. Dragusin wasn’t even a desperate situation. If anything, Dragusin should have been given a few games with VDV and Cuti should have earned his way back in.

 

[Bedfordspurs]

Yes.
I was saying to my mates when I saw the team that I was worried. One would've been enough.What I personally felt was that there was pressure on Ange to get a result. I understand what I'm about to say is without knowledge or context of what happened, but surely your DOF has a meeting with you a day before and makes it very very clear that your position is solid/not reliant on getting the next few results, and that you should not risk key playersbefore they're ready. Ange has NEVER done it in the past, which is why it's hard not to think pressure was building. Again, pure speculation.

I made the joke we will hear the hamstrings go like a brick guitar

 

[Jordinho]

I thought similar on Sunday. Dragusin wasn’t even a desperate situation. If anything, Dragusin should have been given a few games with VDV and Cuti should have earned his way back in.

It worries me how much Ange must rate Romero.

 

[thfcsteff]

It worries me how much Ange must rate Romero.

Romero is the best passing Cb in the league, he dictates tempo, and he sets the tone of much of what we do. I have doubts about his focus this season, but we can clearly see why Ange wants him out there as much as possible. Having said that, I'd have maybe gambled on VdV, started with Radu, allowed Romero at least two weeks proper training before playing him, and subbed Mickey after 60 mins whatever the situation.

 

[Jordinho]

Romero is the best passing Cb in the league, he dictates tempo, and he sets the tone of much of what we do. I have doubts about his focus this season, but we can clearly see why Ange wants him out there as much as possible. Having said that, I'd have maybe gambled on VdV, started with Radu, allowed Romero at least two weeks proper training before playing him, and subbed Mickey after 60 mins whatever the situation.

I think his passing ability is highly overrated. He's capable, but he slows down our play so much. He certainly sets the tone with his lack of leadership and brainless defending . I'd be delighted (and a little shocked) if Real came in for him, but it's more likely we'll give him a massive, new contract unfortunately.

 

[Bedfordspurs]

I think his passing ability is highly overrated. He's capable, but he slows down our play so much. He certainly sets the tone with his lack of leadership and brainless defending . I'd be delighted (and a little shocked) if Real came in for him, but it's more likely we'll give him a massive, new contract unfortunately.

His passing is outstanding for a CB
He does slow it down however but that’s part of the way to engage the opposition
Real Madrid won’t buy him though … unless they change their model on actually paying for players