Re: 1060 pages and a striker, but 113 pages later no more Modric summer transfer thre
If he indeed has one that's probably where it is.
If he indeed has one that's probably where it is.
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Summer transfer thread, AvB window wrap up pg 1527
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Re: 1060 pages and a striker, but 113 pages later no more Modric summer transfer thre
That could put the player off if they've gone back in for him I guess.
That could put the player off if they've gone back in for him I guess.
marcospur2
Ronnie Rosenthal
Re: 1060 pages and a striker, but 113 pages later no more Modric summer transfer thre
Nothing certain that I know of, other than press articles over the past 12 (?) months or so. Obviously take any press article with a pinch of salt. Think he fits the type of players Levy is happy to invest in (just 22yo)
Nothing certain that I know of, other than press articles over the past 12 (?) months or so. Obviously take any press article with a pinch of salt. Think he fits the type of players Levy is happy to invest in (just 22yo)
Re: 1060 pages and a striker, but 113 pages later no more Modric summer transfer thre
Sorry - but I think we must be talking about a different player here
He is absolutely terrible as the lone striker and his best games have always come longside another striker. He cannot hold up the ball, challenge for header, poor link-up play, ok first touch, easily pushed off the ball, fairly greedy - always looks to shot first, etc.
He's a poacher who wroks optimally in a 4-4-2, off the sweeper's shoulder running onto through balls and blasting as hard as he can (his shooting technique is fairly limited in fact - built around 'drivers' with very little variety beyond that.
He CANNOT and will not ever work in AVB's 4-4-2 - no enough strength, skill, aerial ability, link up play and technical versatility
Sorry - but I think we must be talking about a different player here
He is absolutely terrible as the lone striker and his best games have always come longside another striker. He cannot hold up the ball, challenge for header, poor link-up play, ok first touch, easily pushed off the ball, fairly greedy - always looks to shot first, etc.
He's a poacher who wroks optimally in a 4-4-2, off the sweeper's shoulder running onto through balls and blasting as hard as he can (his shooting technique is fairly limited in fact - built around 'drivers' with very little variety beyond that.
He CANNOT and will not ever work in AVB's 4-4-2 - no enough strength, skill, aerial ability, link up play and technical versatility
nayimfromthehalfwayline
Andy Thompson
Re: 1060 pages and a striker, but 113 pages later no more Modric summer transfer thre
Possibly, wouldnt like feeling like second choice myself...
Possibly, wouldnt like feeling like second choice myself...
nayimfromthehalfwayline
Andy Thompson
Re: 1060 pages and a striker, but 113 pages later no more Modric summer transfer thre
I agree he fits Levys strategy, I just am not sure about this idea of us beating Wenger to him.
It seems Wenger all but had him, then decided against it...
I agree he fits Levys strategy, I just am not sure about this idea of us beating Wenger to him.
It seems Wenger all but had him, then decided against it...
braineclipse
Steve Sedgley
Re: 1060 pages and a striker, but 113 pages later no more Modric summer transfer thre
Agree to disagree and all that...
My main point was still that if we sign another top class forward it should (imo) be to replace Defoe, not to add to our current strike force.
Agree to disagree and all that...
My main point was still that if we sign another top class forward it should (imo) be to replace Defoe, not to add to our current strike force.
Re: 1060 pages and a striker, but 113 pages later no more Modric summer transfer thre
Sorry - but I think we must be talking about a different player here
He is absolutely terrible as the lone forward and his best games have always come longside another striker. He cannot hold up the ball, challenge for headers, poor link-up play, ok first touch, easily pushed off the ball, fairly greedy - always looks to shot first, etc.
He's a poacher who works optimally in a 4-4-2, off the sweeper's shoulder running onto through balls and blasting as hard as he can (his shooting technique is fairly limited in fact - built around 'drivers' with very little variety beyond that.
He CANNOT and will not ever work in AVB's 4-3-3 - no enough strength, skill, aerial ability, link up play and technical versatility
Sorry - but I think we must be talking about a different player here
He is absolutely terrible as the lone forward and his best games have always come longside another striker. He cannot hold up the ball, challenge for headers, poor link-up play, ok first touch, easily pushed off the ball, fairly greedy - always looks to shot first, etc.
He's a poacher who works optimally in a 4-4-2, off the sweeper's shoulder running onto through balls and blasting as hard as he can (his shooting technique is fairly limited in fact - built around 'drivers' with very little variety beyond that.
He CANNOT and will not ever work in AVB's 4-3-3 - no enough strength, skill, aerial ability, link up play and technical versatility
marcospur2
Ronnie Rosenthal
Re: 1060 pages and a striker, but 113 pages later no more Modric summer transfer thre
Quite possibly. I did read he was put off by his 'attitude' problems but I really don't know how true that is. Whatever Wenger is up to he bought a good one in Carzorla, so maybe he just altered his priorities?
Quite possibly. I did read he was put off by his 'attitude' problems but I really don't know how true that is. Whatever Wenger is up to he bought a good one in Carzorla, so maybe he just altered his priorities?
Re: 1060 pages and a striker, but 113 pages later no more Modric summer transfer thre
He is redundant in this new system - he will never change nor should we expect him to. Can still do a decent job in a mid-table PL club who plays with a 'big man - small man' setup
He is redundant in this new system - he will never change nor should we expect him to. Can still do a decent job in a mid-table PL club who plays with a 'big man - small man' setup
nayimfromthehalfwayline
Andy Thompson
Re: 1060 pages and a striker, but 113 pages later no more Modric summer transfer thre
As Arc points out, Defoe just isnt a lone striker player, its not his game in the slightest.
I think to play him there is to heavily compromise the system of play we appear to be aiming at.
I agree any new striker will replace him.
As Arc points out, Defoe just isnt a lone striker player, its not his game in the slightest.
I think to play him there is to heavily compromise the system of play we appear to be aiming at.
I agree any new striker will replace him.
nayimfromthehalfwayline
Andy Thompson
Re: 1060 pages and a striker, but 113 pages later no more Modric summer transfer thre
Im not sure thats entirely fair, if we were to persist with a 2 striker set up I would be very confident in him doing very well - and I imagine we see ourselves as some way better than mid table.
Im not sure thats entirely fair, if we were to persist with a 2 striker set up I would be very confident in him doing very well - and I imagine we see ourselves as some way better than mid table.
NewYorkSpurs
Steven Caulker
Re: 1060 pages and a striker, but 113 pages later no more Modric summer transfer thre
Keane and Chimbonda in by Friday
Keane and Chimbonda in by Friday
Re: 1060 pages and a striker, but 113 pages later no more Modric summer transfer thre
Yes - but AVB won't play that - so in a way Defoe would be 'wasted' - he's too old to adapt, nor should he do that
If Fulham or QPR are looking - he should really consider it for his career sake - he's never been happy as a squad player and it would be more of the same this season by the looks of things
Yes - but AVB won't play that - so in a way Defoe would be 'wasted' - he's too old to adapt, nor should he do that
If Fulham or QPR are looking - he should really consider it for his career sake - he's never been happy as a squad player and it would be more of the same this season by the looks of things
marcospur2
Ronnie Rosenthal
Re: 1060 pages and a striker, but 113 pages later no more Modric summer transfer thre
I don't think it is any coincidence that AVB has held a number of meetings with Defoe and his agent in recent times.
I don't think it is any coincidence that AVB has held a number of meetings with Defoe and his agent in recent times.
Rossi22
Pedro Mendes
Re: 1060 pages and a striker, but 113 pages later no more Modric summer transfer thre
DirectionFOOT @DirectionFOOT
Jean-Michel Aulas: "Nous avons eu des contacts avec Tottenham depuis hier. Maintenant, c'est Hugo qui a la clé".#OL#THFC
"We have had contact with Tottenham yesterday. Now, Hugo has the key"
DirectionFOOT @DirectionFOOT
Jean-Michel Aulas: "Nous avons eu des contacts avec Tottenham depuis hier. Maintenant, c'est Hugo qui a la clé".#OL#THFC
"We have had contact with Tottenham yesterday. Now, Hugo has the key"
marcospur2
Ronnie Rosenthal
Re: 1060 pages and a striker, but 113 pages later no more Modric summer transfer thre
Love to see Lloris sign, actually think a keeper is just as vital to AVB system as any other position
Love to see Lloris sign, actually think a keeper is just as vital to AVB system as any other position
nayimfromthehalfwayline
Andy Thompson
Re: 1060 pages and a striker, but 113 pages later no more Modric summer transfer thre
Ive long held the view that a new keeper (while nice to have) is not the highest priority. After Saturday Im swaying on that, Friedel looked really uncomfortable
Ive long held the view that a new keeper (while nice to have) is not the highest priority. After Saturday Im swaying on that, Friedel looked really uncomfortable