Da Silvas > Nevilles
That quote is just, well I'll say it.
Just slightly over the top
Da Silvas > Nevilles
Utterly irrelevant to the thread but does anyone remember when we nearly signed a Brazilian centre back called Celio Silva back in 1997?
feck feck feck fecking feck!!!
Was caught up in work and forgot about the game.
I have to say I was very impressed with it too, he worked hard, passed the ball well, was willing to get forward and made a few decent tackles, including getting back from a deep run to get the ball from a player Rio was last man on, Rio did a great job delaying him but the appetite and determination to get back was fantastic. He showed a nice skill beating the last man to get in the box for his shot attempt.
I think the fact that he has plenty of pace, technique, seems quite athletic and isnt shy about the physical side is a good indication of him adjusting well to the league.
However, I could see that he was a little raw. He did well to put himself in there when one of the opposition players got in for a header, put him off, but it was obvious that he had no chance of winning the header though. He also got outmuscled once or twice. He doesnt have quite enough strength yet for big strong players. Positionally he got caught once or twice, on one occasion failed to track the man and only PIGs coming out for the ball saved it from being a serious goal chance(Other players could have tracked the man, he was just the closest to him), he also got skinned on one occasion too, but to be fair the opposition player just did very well.
The good very definately outweighed the bad, and I would think as he gets older and stronger, and adjusts to the team he will get better and better.
Off course for such a young player there are bound to be short comings. Thus the way I read your post![]()
I have to say I was very impressed with it too, he worked hard, passed the ball well, was willing to get forward and made a few decent tackles, including getting back from a deep run to get the ball from a player Rio was last man on, Rio did a great job delaying him but the appetite and determination to get back was fantastic. He showed a nice skill beating the last man to get in the box for his shot attempt.
I think the fact that he has plenty of pace, technique, seems quite athletic and isnt shy about the physical side is a good indication of him adjusting well to the league.
However, I could see that he was a little raw. He did well to put himself in there when one of the opposition players got in for a header, put him off, but it was obvious that he had no chance of winning the header though. He also got outmuscled once or twice. He doesnt have quite enough strength yet for big strong players. Positionally he got caught once or twice, on one occasion failed to track the man and only PIGs coming out for the ball saved it from being a serious goal chance(Other players could have tracked the man, he was just the closest to him), he also got skinned on one occasion too, but to be fair the opposition player just did very well.
The good very definately outweighed the bad, and I would think as he gets older and stronger, and adjusts to the team he will get better and better.
Do you remember Gary Neville's mistakes when he was young? Ill give you a hint, go and watch Manchester United - Vasco De Gama and see how he man handled Edmundo. Defenders take their time to develop, expecially if they are playing with a big team and they are given limited first team chances.
Anyway, you will never see Brazilian fullbacks which are renowned for their superb defensive skills. They are not groomed for that. Their game is based on pace, technique and ability to move forward and prove dangerous. Mind Im not saying that Brazilian fullbacks = shit in defending. There again, you will always have to make sure that the central back covers their arse in case things get messy.
Relax. I pointed out the raw aspects in what was otherwise an astonishing debut performance where some others were going a wee bit over the top, tongue in cheek or not say wondering why they arent Brazil starters as someone asked. All I think he needs to do is develop a bit physically which he will as he gets older, and settle in the team, maybe learn some more positional sense. He played great today,
Honestly I was more impressed by him then I was impressed by Gaz at 21 years of age. There again Gaz was facing EPL level footballers.
The opposition and the addition of it being a friendly not a competitive match with vital points on the line does make a difference. But at 18 in your first game in a new country is damn impressive.
Honestly I think Gaz wasn't that great a natural talent, it was his dedication, drive and mentality that made him the player he later became. He ironed out his flaws, took away the silly errors, improved his crossing a great deal.
I can only hope he passes his attitude on the the Brazilian lads.
Do you remember Gary Neville's mistakes when he was young? Ill give you a hint, go and watch Manchester United - Vasco De Gama and see how he man handled Edmundo.
On another note, with Fabio and Rafael looking so impressive, do you think it may be time for the club to perhaps accept a bid say in the region of £8m for Evra and Silvester?
On another note, with Fabio and Rafael looking so impressive, do you think it may be time for the club to perhaps accept a bid say in the region of £8m for Evra and Silvester?
On another note, with Fabio and Rafael looking so impressive, do you think it may be time for the club to perhaps accept a bid say in the region of £8m for Evra and Silvester?
On another note, with Fabio and Rafael looking so impressive, do you think it may be time for the club to perhaps accept a bid say in the region of £8m for Evra and Silvester?
Wasn't that in 2000? Neville was 25.
Yepp Gaz was (in my opinion) a late developer.
He's almost been ever present since the 94/95 season. He must have been quite decent back then too.
But I see your point, I think he played at the same level for some 7-8 years, then he suddenly became very very good, strangely enough.
He was a decent player, nothing more nothing less.
He turned world class at around 27 yrs of age.
he can play on the right wing too .. it keeps getting better .
I know they will play a lot this season, to good to not get the chances.
They won't.
I've never ever seen them play.
But I can tell you now they will ahrdly feature, if at all, this season.
Well lets see about that...and what do you know, you think Espen Hoff is a great player. Though I hope thats a joke from your side![]()
Bernt Hulsker > Espen Hoff
They won't.
I've never ever seen them play.
But I can tell you now they will ahrdly feature, if at all, this season.
Do these twins have permits though? This has probably been asked a few times in this thread already.
Do these twins have permits though? This has probably been asked a few times in this thread already.