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Kristoffer Ajer

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by Officer Doofy, Jan 5, 2016.

Discuss Kristoffer Ajer in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Benkovic's injuries are a concern.

    I'd rather keep Ajer and bring Benkovic back. Leave us with:

    Jullien, Ajer, Benkovic, Bitton and Elhamed. I'd be content with that going into this season.
     
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  2. celtic warrior

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    Think ajer could do with being brought out of defence.

    Try him in midfield, problem then is he'll cost Soro game time at the expense of sitting on the bench because he isn't dislodging Brown and McGregor.

    It's frustrating because we know he's better than this.
     
  3. Jeffrey

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    People laughed when a said boyata was a better defender, it’s all coming oot now
     
  4. Marty McFly Whoa, this is heavy

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    Still reminds me of Alice the Goon.

    She's probably better in the air mind
     
  5. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Boyata can defend but he's a very poor footballer would have Ajer over him every time.
     
  6. Big C

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    He’s not mobile enough to play in midfield and on top of that he would be diving in all over the place as he has a tendency to do.
     
  7. Gyp Rosetti Gold Member

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    Nope.
     
  8. Maestro 08

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    Get a new CB to rotate him with and try him at LB and punt Boli? Loves a marauding run and always impressed at RB. Full back might be more suited to him. Whipped left foot crosses might be a problem right enough but would bring other benefits to the role.
     
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    Ajer is a natural holding midfielder but he’ll make us more money being punted as a ball playing CB. He hardly wins any headers in the air for his size and if he does, they’re not accurate. Too weak for a centre half and also has a weird habit of wrapping his arms round players. I like the guy and think he’s done ace for us. But if we had other strong options at CB Ajer would be perfect just in front of the 2 and dropping back into a 3 when our fullbacks are attacking.

    15-20mil from Milan, take it all day
     
  10. apevrak

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    He's a smart kid and will learn from his mistakes. Guy just turned 22 and is 8 or 9 years off his prime as defender. Give him time and he'll come good. Think he should sign a new contract here though, he'll be benched and forgotten if he makes the same mistakes in Italy or England.
     
  11. Jeffrey

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    I want my defenders to defend first
    You honestly believe Ajer is better defensively?
     
  12. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    Boyata was prone to a clanger too. Overall I'd much rather have Ajer.
     
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    Boyata had many more howlers and also through in the towel more than once..
     
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  14. Jeffrey

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    Boyata had a howler at ibrox, but was consistently our best defender.

    Ajer has been constantly shaky with a few decent forward runs. Don’t think there’s even a conversation defensively.
     
  15. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    He had more howlers than just at Ibrox.
     
  16. Jeffrey

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    Ajer has had a howler for a year
     
  17. Ciaran_67

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    Boyata threw in the towel in Ronny’s game against the Huns at Hampden as well.

    When Boyata was playing with Ajer, I had much more confidence with Ajer and that’s saying something I think.
     
  18. Jeffrey

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    I was the opposite, really don’t like Ajer at the back. Much preferred him at Full back when he’s played there, had some decent performances at RB.
     
  19. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    I don't think Ajer has the build or the pace required to play full back permanently. CB is much more similar to his original position of being a defensive midfielder, so it's much easier for him to adjust to that.
     
  20. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Boyata put us under more pressure with his pish passing..

    Ajer still has a bit to learn but will never be dominate in the air, which is frustrating..

    He has lots to his game tho and an excellent will to win. Would like to sign someone to keep him on his toes.