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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!
« Reply #10280 on: January 25, 2022, 01:10:00 am »
He's not far off, mate. He'll get better just when we need him now till the end of the season. We shouldn't write Joe Gomez off. He looks strong again. He's ready now.

I wasn't writing him off,just needs to get back up to speed & we've not even mentioned that Fab and Hendo can play CB  ;D
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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!
« Reply #10281 on: January 25, 2022, 01:35:08 am »
Yeah, Gomez will definitely get games, there's a lot to play for this season. Think he will start against Cardiff. After that, a few sub appearances in the League should help him shake off the rust.

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!
« Reply #10282 on: January 27, 2022, 11:52:51 am »
You know how tall he is, how strong he is, how fast he is and also the timing is crazy,” Haaland told ESPN.

“I don't think I won one duel against him, because he's a physical monster."

https://www.sportbible.com/football/borussia-dortmunds-erling-haaland-names-his-toughest-opponent-20220127

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!
« Reply #10283 on: February 10, 2022, 11:23:21 pm »
Looked amazing tonight I thought, close to his best. His interview with the bt dopes was very good as well.

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!
« Reply #10284 on: February 10, 2022, 11:28:42 pm »
I attracted some controversy with my somewhat mildly controversial opinion that something wasn’t quite right still and he’s not 100%. Only fair that I come in to say when he’s done a cracking job. He was unfazed and excellent tonight. Looked sharp and positioning was spot on.
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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!
« Reply #10285 on: February 10, 2022, 11:32:36 pm »
I attracted some controversy with my somewhat mildly controversial opinion that something wasn’t quite right still and he’s not 100%. Only fair that I come in to say when he’s done a cracking job. He was unfazed and excellent tonight. Looked sharp and positioning was spot on.
He hasn’t looked himself in a good few games so it wasn’t an unreasonable conclusion. Tonight though you couldn’t even tell they had serious pace upfront which of course they did.

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!
« Reply #10286 on: February 11, 2022, 12:13:58 am »
We're watching Michelangelo carve David here. We're watching something that future generations will stand back and view with slack-jawed awe and they'll envy that we got to see it being done.
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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!
« Reply #10287 on: February 11, 2022, 12:18:23 am »
Yep, he was fantastic tonight. 
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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!
« Reply #10288 on: February 11, 2022, 12:21:08 am »
Sublime past few games. A man at the peak of his powers.
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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!
« Reply #10289 on: February 11, 2022, 02:04:06 am »
Sublime past few games. A man at the peak of his powers.
Absolutely, back to his best.
Also enjoyed the interview after the game, looks like every bit a double champions league winner🤞

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!
« Reply #10290 on: February 11, 2022, 03:08:46 am »
Boss, and Joel isn't bad either  :scarf

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!
« Reply #10291 on: February 12, 2022, 02:37:45 pm »
Neal Maupay on the toughest defender he has faced:

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"Virgil van Dijk. The man is just too strong, too rapid, too cool. Everything."

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!
« Reply #10292 on: February 13, 2022, 04:38:55 pm »
Anyone would think he’s ready for the knackers yard reading the half time thread.

I’m really not seeing what all the fuss is about, he’s been absolutely fine.
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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!
« Reply #10293 on: February 13, 2022, 05:42:14 pm »
Anyone would think he’s ready for the knackers yard reading the half time thread.

I’m really not seeing what all the fuss is about, he’s been absolutely fine.
On Thursday he was the greatest thing since sliced bread and today he's rubbish. It's the social media curse. He had to deal with a giant in Weghorst, horrid weather and some of his teammates couldn't pass the ball at times. It was not an easy game but we got the win and a clean sheet, the moaners will never give up.
I’ve plenty links to the clubs playing and backroom staff as many on here know thank you very much. Fair enough, I admire your optimism. But you’re absolute ostriches if you think this squad, even with 2 or 3 new, “cut price” players with potential get us anywhere close

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!
« Reply #10294 on: February 13, 2022, 05:58:49 pm »
On Thursday he was the greatest thing since sliced bread and today he's rubbish. It's the social media curse. He had to deal with a giant in Weghorst, horrid weather and some of his teammates couldn't pass the ball at times. It was not an easy game but we got the win and a clean sheet, the moaners will never give up.
there were times today I wanted to drop to my knees and thank God we have him.  played a very good game given the conditions and the opposition.

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!
« Reply #10295 on: February 13, 2022, 07:15:27 pm »
Crazy to see him dominate them in the air like that. It was almost unfair at times.

Too bad we had him written off as finished in the HT thread, though. 

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!
« Reply #10296 on: February 13, 2022, 07:47:06 pm »
Thought he was brilliant today

Those bastards tried to bring us down to their level but Virgil was having none of it. His performance today reminded me of when your older brother joined in your kickabouts, just bullied everyone and didn’t break a sweat.

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!
« Reply #10297 on: February 13, 2022, 09:13:34 pm »
Fucking hell were people slating him at HT? :lmao

I’m gonna go and have a chuckle now, bet it’s the usual suspects
If he's being asked to head the ball too frequently - which isn't exactly his specialty - it could affect his ear and cause an infection. Especially if the ball hits him on the ear directly.

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!
« Reply #10298 on: February 13, 2022, 09:19:06 pm »
He was incredible today. Burnley didn't get a sniff.

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!
« Reply #10299 on: February 16, 2022, 08:46:59 pm »
What was that about Virj doesn't accelerate anymore?

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!
« Reply #10300 on: February 16, 2022, 08:49:54 pm »
No acceleration anymore. He's finished.
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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - sweated once (allegedly)
« Reply #10301 on: February 16, 2022, 08:54:17 pm »
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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - sweated once (allegedly)
« Reply #10302 on: February 16, 2022, 08:55:13 pm »
He's got plenty of acceleration on him, gliding around the pitch beautifully.
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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - sweated once (allegedly)
« Reply #10303 on: February 16, 2022, 09:01:44 pm »
Reports of his demise have been greatly exaggerated.
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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - sweated once (allegedly)
« Reply #10304 on: February 16, 2022, 09:55:23 pm »
Best post injury performance so far, absolute rock at the back

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - sweated once (allegedly)
« Reply #10305 on: February 16, 2022, 09:57:59 pm »
I know we have many world class players but Virgil is our best player. Immense performance!

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - sweated once (allegedly)
« Reply #10306 on: February 16, 2022, 09:58:18 pm »
Loved how Lautaro didn't even consider taking him on in the first half

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - sweated once (allegedly)
« Reply #10307 on: February 16, 2022, 09:58:20 pm »
Absolutely unreal performance.
3 midfielders minimum in the next window. And probably another young CB to boot.

Anything else is negligent.

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - sweated once (allegedly)
« Reply #10308 on: February 16, 2022, 09:58:23 pm »
A giant amongst men. Loves being dribbled at, loves the crosses coming in. Outstanding.

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - sweated once (allegedly)
« Reply #10309 on: February 16, 2022, 09:58:56 pm »
Rumours of his demise were out of fuckin' order.

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - sweated once (allegedly)
« Reply #10310 on: February 16, 2022, 09:59:51 pm »
One of his very best that game.

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - sweated once (allegedly)
« Reply #10311 on: February 16, 2022, 10:00:55 pm »
In a word: Colossus

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - sweated once (allegedly)
« Reply #10312 on: February 16, 2022, 10:01:04 pm »
I said the other week VVD is back at his best  the full evidence was there tonight

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - sweated once (allegedly)
« Reply #10313 on: February 16, 2022, 10:03:21 pm »
Looks like the confidence is back in the body. I love it

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - sweated once (allegedly)
« Reply #10314 on: February 16, 2022, 10:03:40 pm »
iv been worried about him not looking himself all season at times but for me last 4 games he been absolute peak rolls royce virg.he is back to being a freak!
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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - sweated once (allegedly)
« Reply #10315 on: February 16, 2022, 10:04:16 pm »
I have never seen anything like Virg in 25 years of watching football. Forward players are frightened to take him on. A supreme defender.

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - sweated once (allegedly)
« Reply #10316 on: February 16, 2022, 10:10:36 pm »
I would like to sniff him.

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - sweated once (allegedly)
« Reply #10317 on: February 16, 2022, 10:16:04 pm »
Like Maldini with Olympic sprinter pace. Best I've ever seen.

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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - sweated once (allegedly)
« Reply #10318 on: February 16, 2022, 10:17:02 pm »
Loved the way he celebrated our second goal by flinging his arms around the Inter player.
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Re: Virgil Van Dijk - sweated once (allegedly)
« Reply #10319 on: February 16, 2022, 10:17:02 pm »
Showed plenty of pace. Just remember that when next time someone says he has lost his pace.