The Transfer Thread

[Krebstar]

In a way, Saha seemed to be rather one-dimensional. If the ball wasn't to his feet, nothing would come of the attack. For a team like Everton who are often pressed back with that one striker up top, it helps to have someone who can run onto passes.

Just what I've noticed from watching Everton this year.

[Bezzey]

http://http://soccernet.espn.go.com/...haqiri?cc=5901

Big fan of this move

[sfKiD00]

Everybody seems to follow Christian Eriksen. He said no to multiple offers from big clubs like Manchester United, but do you guys see the possibility that he leaves Ajax this summer?

[ZM Punk]

Quote: Originally Posted by sfKiD00

Everybody seems to follow Christian Eriksen. He said no to multiple offers from big clubs like Manchester United, but do you guys see the possibility that he leaves Ajax this summer?

I think he stays put. He is a lot like Hazard, he knows his big move will come so he wants to stay put until he is sure he's ready.

[Whitesox]

Ramires singed for 5 more years with Chelsea. Not a fan, personally

[KG]

Quote: Originally Posted by Whitesox

Ramires singed for 5 more years with Chelsea. Not a fan, personally

I like it. He gives us pace and the ability to break on the counter. He was fantastic last year under Ancelotti.

[Whitesox]

Quote: Originally Posted by KG

I like it. He gives us pace and the ability to break on the counter. He was fantastic last year under Ancelotti.

I would just appreciate it if he didn't give the opponents so many counter opportunities. Maybe it was just AVB's tactics, you know now that I think about it, it probably was AVB's tactics that accentuated it (playing him as a holding mid), but his touch and ability to win 50/50 challenges in the midfield is lacking in my eyes.

[KG]

Quote: Originally Posted by Whitesox

I would just appreciate it if he didn't give the opponents so many counter opportunities. Maybe it was just AVB's tactics, you know now that I think about it, it probably was AVB's tactics that accentuated it (playing him as a holding mid), but his touch and ability to win 50/50 challenges in the midfield is lacking in my eyes.

Yeah, he's not built for a holding mid (physically or skill-wise) which is what Carlo played him at initially and I immediately declared him a bust. Then he moved him out wider (his natural position and the one he plays in for Brazil) and he just ran his tail off and showed his quality. I think a lot of players were unsure of their roles under AVB.