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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. Gyp Rosetti Gold Member

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    Easy tiger, though he will be very soon.
     
  2. Liam Scales Gold Member Gold Member

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    As a defender? There’s definitely an argument to be had for it. Ramos, Godin and Hummels are the ones up there with him for me but I think Virgil has all the best aspects of there game.
     
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  3. Gyp Rosetti Gold Member

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    I think he is getting there mate don’t get me wrong, but the ones you have mentioned along with Chiellini have been at the top for numerous years. Yes I think Virgil will become one of the new generation of top CB’s but he’s not quite there yet.
     
  4. Liam Scales Gold Member Gold Member

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    Best in the world just now doesn’t take into account how good you’ve been throughout your career. It’s how Mo Salah could be up for the Balon d’Or despite never being at that level.

    Chiellini is a cracking shout as well. However, Van Dijk’s been on a different level since he moved to Liverpool. The introduction of him and Robertson has turned them into a solid team and it’s how they reached the UCL Final last year.
     
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  5. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    John Collins on Arsenal turning Virgil down


     
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    Best centre back on earth and has been for at least 12 months now. Ramos, Kompany still sensational but VVD is peaking.

    Amazing he played for us at all really. What the * has happened to our scouting?!?
     
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    Goal against Germany tonight

     
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  10. Seán Mac D Gold Member Gold Member

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    We were bumped
     
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    At least £21m for him for a £2.6m outlay he will move to Barca or real one day
     
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    I know there's only a ceiling to what we can get for a player in Scotland but this guy was the most complete CB I've ever seen in the hoops. With Liverpool paying £75 million for him and him improving his game even more I'm not sure anyone will be able to afford what they're looking for now.
     
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    Strong, can play the ball at his feet, aerial threat at corners, can take freekicks - He has it all
     
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    My Granda has been following us since the 1940s and he says he's the best CB he's ever seen for Celtic.
     
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    I could honestly rave about him all day mate
     
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    Was told he wouldn’t be moving in summer 2014 no issue knuckled down no drama pumped a * star and got his move the following year.
     
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    VVD - Good * :notworthy:shamrock:
     
  19. Seán Mac D Gold Member Gold Member

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    Respect


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    RESPECT!
     
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    Nearly as good as big Fil.

    Well done though on that part with the ref.