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I’ll be referring to him as Steve.
Dave
I’ll be referring to him as Steve.
I bang on about it every window. Doesn't matter how much the player costs, he has to be the right player. Our own transfer history has shown that. Obviously bringing in proven talent can work in the league, but it also doesn't. Eg. Shevchenko, Veron etc.
Tbh our team still isn't that old, it simply went from being the youngest team in the league to about average. Kane, Son, Eriksen and many others are still in their prime - it's only really Verts who is actually old and he's a CB.It wasn't really "quite quickly" it took over 5 years. 5 years is a long time in football.
I bang on about it every window. Doesn't matter how much the player costs, he has to be the right player. Our own transfer history has shown that. Obviously bringing in proven talent can work in the league, but it also doesn't. Eg. Shevchenko, Veron etc.
Boogie wine
And you’re worried about me?Why is it every time I see your user name itchy fannies enter my mind.
There is no DM in the world of much higher quality than Berge - higher yes, but not much higher. And if you include potential the list becomes extremely short.
I love that we are looking at players in the age group you will find Fernandes, Bergwijn etc. Baffling how we went from being very young to rather old quite quickly under Pochettino. I was afraid that Mourinho would continue down the old and experienced route, but it seems not. Berge would supplement Fernandes, Bergwijn, Tanganga, maybe even Aarons etc. perfectly.
Lloris - Alderweireld - Kane would be the experienced spine. Son, Lucas, Davies etc. gives us more than enough experience even if we go all out early 20s on the rest.
Stevie B...just to piss off the Liverpool fans they'll have a petition going within the week!I’ll be referring to him as Steve.
I've watched him play live 4 times. Once against Spurs and 3 times when I lives in Amsterdam (twice against Ajax).
He looked decidedly average (at present). I'm sure football scouts have seen potential and it sounds like he had a great season when PSV won the title. But in those 4 games, he was a "6/10" by football manager standards. Pace, quick feet but no real end product. Runs with the ball well and at defenders but did nothing special.
He is quite a lot smaller than his teammates though he looks strong on the ball.
Really don't know whether he'd actually add much to our forward options (actually think Sessegnon looks more promising on that left of a 3). Good to have healthy competition!
Hope as fans our expectations are realistic when he plays this season! He may be a phenomenon but I suspect he'll take at least a year or more to show what he's capable of.Whilst his stats can only be used as an indicator, they suggest he's not too shabby.
Like any signing, you just got to hope that they can come in and excel.
At the price mooted, I'd be more concerned if we didn't take the leap of faith. Read so many times why didn't we sign player X,Y,Z before they signed for club A,B or C for a reasonable fee.Excelled, now worth big bucks.
No guarantees when signing a player.
But if you don't try... you'll never know.
Hope as fans our expectations are realistic when he plays this season! He may be a phenomenon but I suspect he'll take at least a year or more to show what he's capable of.
Cue UB40 song.
Ste-vie Bergwijnnnnn
Come on. You all know it SING Along!!
There is no DM in the world of much higher quality than Berge - higher yes, but not much higher.
Cue UB40 song.
Ste-vie Bergwijnnnnn
Come on. You all know it SING Along!!
It doesn't even fit the tune. Horrendous.