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Virgil van Dijk

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by DutchCelticFan, Jun 21, 2013.

Discuss Virgil van Dijk in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

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  1. ILoveTheCeltic

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    The worst bit about it is they don't even have good defenders.

    Van Dijk and Vlaar are their only real good defenders, all the others are average at best defensively. De Vrij is more a passer from the back, Martins Indi is a kinda clumsy player not very solid, Veltman is more similar to De Vrij, Bruma is just average at best. In their squad the now Van Dijk is easily the best defender out all their defenders, their 2nd best defender is probably De Jong who isnt even a defender lol

    Cillessen
    VDW Vlaar Van Dijk Blind
    De Jong Strootman
    Sneijder
    Robben Huntelaar Depay

    If I was their manager i'd play that as my team. Currently with Vlaar, Strootman, Wijnaldum and Depay injured i'd play:

    Cillessen
    VDW De Vrij Van Dijk Blind
    De Jong
    Affelay Sneijder
    Van Persie Huntelaar Robben​
     
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  2. Vinnie BBQ Justice is lost Justice is raped Justice is gone.

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    You'd be amazed how many people here want him to be given a chance, even though most people haven't seen him play since he played at Groningen. (maybe a few CL games)
     
  3. celtic green

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    i have a feeling he is Arsenal bound in jan :54:
     
  4. Senna s1979

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    Not if we keep shipping goals to * teams.

    Bolton maybe :smiley-laughing002:
     
  5. G_portillo

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    Van Djik is already a far superior defender than Caldwell. In my oppinion. In terms of composure, positioning, passing, aeriel ability.

    Caldwell was far too clumsy a defender and I remember games such as Benfica when Caldwell cost us games by being out of position and taking down defenders last man to get sent off. His list of red cards for clumsy challanges speaks for itself.

    He was a rock at Hibs but he was too unreliable at us and his unreliability has been exposed at Wigan.

    Calwell was part of that run to the last 16, not solely responsible for it. Van Djiks move to the premiership or a league of similar stature will happen, not if but when. Had Lennon still been in charge this season, iv no doubt he would have been selected by the Netherlands. But due to our struggles in our transition period i think this has reflected badly on him. He is the classiest defender we have had in a long time.
     
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    Alan Brazil on Talksport reporting Arsenal will bid for Virgil in January and basically saying how * we are now :54:
     
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  8. AJ Styles Moussa Dembele's eyes Gold Member

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    Sell him for 10 million then immediately give that to City for Denayer :50: problem solved
     
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    Or just swap Denayer for Van Dijk
     
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    yeah it must be true.because alan brazil is reporting it.

    can I ask you a question what the * does he know that no * else does?did wenger tell him?has him and wenger got some sort of pals act?

    he will be getting the same * information from the same * papers with no qoutes as me and you.

    wish people like alan brazil could back up there claims instead of talking pish all the time.
     
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  11. McChiellini..

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    Seen this mentioned and it has to be said he looks far to blaise and casual on and off the ball and it's alright when we're strolling games, not when we're struggling and need to dig in..
    Too slack at times and doesn't bust a gut..

    Genuinely can be a top player but thinks he's better than what he is..

    This isn't a slating on tonight, just a general observation during some of our big games..
     
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    Great player but he's * me off these days with his laid back, lazy attitude in games. Fair enough he might be a class above our team but it looks like he doesn't give a * anymore. Sick of seeing his moody face every time the camera is on him.
     
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    He just has the typical 'I'm off soon' attitude to him, he was always fairly laid back on the pitch but he's taking the * now..
    You'll see him going on runs in the opposing half and losing the ball or the play breaking down and instead of busting a gut to atone for an error he casually fills back in..
     
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    Thought he was at fault their goal tonight tbh
     
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    He was, was that slack that izzy tried to cover the space and get a block in..
     
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    Usually I love the guy but tonight wasn't his best.
     
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    He has been poor since he never got his move.
     
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    In his last Celtictv interview after the Kilmarnock game he looked huffy as *..

    maybe hes just tired or some *.
     
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    Aye, it is tiring after all being a pro footballer. All that training in the mornings and * off after a few hours, getting paid thousands of pounds a week and suchlike.

    He probably wishes he was working a 12 hour shift in a factory somewhere instead, it would be less tiring.
     
  20. Slaw Gold Member Gold Member

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    He's been playing well. Himself and Denayer are excellent together. Hasn't quite hit the heights of last season though admittedly.