Author Topic: Virgil Van Dijk (Cpt) (Read 1455815 times)

him_15 · « **Reply #3480 on:** October 31, 2018, 01:14:34 pm »

Wow, that's gigantic improvement in defence.

newterp · « **Reply #3481 on:** October 31, 2018, 01:25:02 pm »

Quote from: him_15 on October 31, 2018, 01:14:34 pm

Wow, that's gigantic improvement in defence.

Ehhh - imagine if we had Keane. Stats show he is better. Maybe even substantially.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #3482 on:** October 31, 2018, 01:29:36 pm »

Quote from: newterp on October 29, 2018, 01:50:01 pm

it is super catchy - I've had it playing in the background at work several times today.

(also the Pogues lead singer .... his grill )

Have you never seen him before? Do you hibernate each Christmas?!

Tobelius · « **Reply #3483 on:** October 31, 2018, 01:32:54 pm »

Quote from: newterp on October 31, 2018, 01:25:02 pm

Ehhh - imagine if we had Keane. Stats show he is better. Maybe even substantially.

Sigh... alas,we can but dream of such a quality at bargain prices.

newterp · « **Reply #3484 on:** October 31, 2018, 01:37:06 pm »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on October 31, 2018, 01:29:36 pm

Have you never seen him before? Do you hibernate each Christmas?!

I truly can’t recall - maybe one of those images you put out of your mind. Apparently he got them fixed a few years ago.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #3485 on:** October 31, 2018, 02:21:29 pm »

Never though I'd see the day that we'd be on the same level as Atleti ini terms of defending.

hesbighesred · « **Reply #3486 on:** October 31, 2018, 02:29:35 pm »

Quote from: deFacto on October 31, 2018, 02:21:29 pm

Never though I'd see the day that we'd be on the same level as Atleti ini terms of defending.

Particularly given how the respective teams play.

Pie Eyed · « **Reply #3487 on:** October 31, 2018, 03:05:43 pm »

Quote from: RedSince86 on October 31, 2018, 12:49:09 pm

Those stats are NOT a good thing.

They tell me that we are a one-man team.

(Now I just need to figure out whether the one-man is VVD, Salah, Firmino, Gini or Alisson)

newterp · « **Reply #3488 on:** October 31, 2018, 03:11:00 pm »

Quote from: Pie Eyed on October 31, 2018, 03:05:43 pm

Those stats are NOT a good thing.

They tell me that we are a one-man team.

(Now I just need to figure out whether the one-man is VVD, Salah, Firmino, Gini or Alisson)

Well - VvD (Keane better), Salah (pace goals don't count), Firmino (can't even make brazil....oh he is? Richarlison should be the starter), Gini (relegated), Alisson (Pickford, 'nuff said).

So since all of them suck - it's really back to normal - dodgy refs, RS conspiracy, and luck aka deal with the devil.

Mr_Shane · « **Reply #3489 on:** October 31, 2018, 04:31:52 pm »

Quote from: newterp on October 31, 2018, 03:11:00 pm

Well - VvD (Keane better), Salah (pace goals don't count), Firmino (can't even make brazil....oh he is? Richarlison should be the starter), Gini (relegated), Alisson (Pickford, 'nuff said).

So since all of them suck - it's really back to normal - dodgy refs, RS conspiracy, and luck aka deal with the devil.

Lovren is the one-man... world cup and European cup runners-up medal and one of the best defenders in the world.

Tony19:6 · « **Reply #3490 on:** October 31, 2018, 05:06:18 pm »

Quote from: newterp on October 31, 2018, 01:37:06 pm

I truly can’t recall - maybe one of those images you put out of your mind. Apparently he got them fixed a few years ago.

He did, there was a programme on TV about them.

Never seen him sober mind

Kopenhagen · « **Reply #3491 on:** October 31, 2018, 05:22:35 pm »

Quote from: RedSince86 on October 31, 2018, 12:49:09 pm

Woah.

Keita Success · « **Reply #3492 on:** October 31, 2018, 05:38:19 pm »

Quote from: Kopenhagen on October 31, 2018, 05:22:35 pm

Woah.

Bloody insane, that.

You see the Warnock quote about how his head-scout told him VVD was too slow when NW was at Palace?

CraigDS · « **Reply #3493 on:** October 31, 2018, 06:18:33 pm »

We've actually only conceded 12 with him in the team. The other two he wasn't in the side.

harleydanger · « **Reply #3494 on:** October 31, 2018, 11:04:41 pm »

My only concern with VVD is that he is so good at the game that I think he can get bored and starts playing on autopilot, and has yet to be truly punished for it because he is so blindingly quick that he recovers before anyone can take advantage.

harleydanger · « **Reply #3495 on:** October 31, 2018, 11:05:00 pm »

WORLD XI PROBLEMS AMIRITE?

Keith Lard · « **Reply #3496 on:** November 1, 2018, 06:29:32 am »

Immense signing. I’m starting to conclude that he may be the most important signing we have made in the last 25 years. Only Suárez can compete for me. IMO his impact on the team has been greater than even Suárez, which may be a big statement for some. He really is an absolute colossus.

Achilles Heel · « **Reply #3497 on:** November 1, 2018, 09:14:37 am »

Quote from: CraigDS on October 31, 2018, 06:18:33 pm

We've actually only conceded 12 with him in the team. The other two he wasn't in the side.

It's 14 I think based on what I'm looking at.

League debut at Swansea, missed Huddersfield, then all league games since. In total he played 14 league games in 17/18 (10 conceded) and 10 league games in 18/19 (4 conceded)

CraigDS · « **Reply #3498 on:** November 1, 2018, 11:29:12 am »

Quote from: Achilles Heel on November 1, 2018, 09:14:37 am

It's 14 I think based on what I'm looking at.

League debut at Swansea, missed Huddersfield, then all league games since. In total he played 14 league games in 17/18 (10 conceded) and 10 league games in 18/19 (4 conceded)

Yeah you're right. Went back and double checked and think I missed the Spurs 2-2 game from last season.

Gutzon Borglum · « **Reply #3499 on:** November 1, 2018, 12:17:59 pm »

He's the best defender in the world, only maybe Varane is on his level of ability in all of world football. Just absurd natural talent, intelligence, awareness and leadership ability.

zip · « **Reply #3500 on:** November 1, 2018, 12:20:30 pm »

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/wY42tzlh4Fw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/wY42tzlh4Fw</a>

"I love clean sheets"

What a man

Jack The Lad · « **Reply #3501 on:** November 1, 2018, 09:33:41 pm »

Quote from: CraigDS on November 1, 2018, 11:29:12 am

Yeah you're right. Went back and double checked and think I missed the Spurs 2-2 game from last season.

Was that the home game? If so, that was when Lamella dives into him to get a penalty.

Tobelius · « **Reply #3502 on:** November 3, 2018, 07:51:36 pm »

Absolute colossus today at the back again,the goals will start coming very soon.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #3503 on:** November 3, 2018, 07:52:36 pm »

Could have had a bloody hat-trick

Wool · « **Reply #3504 on:** November 3, 2018, 07:54:19 pm »

He was both our best defender and our best attacker today lol. What a signing.

RyanBabel19 · « **Reply #3505 on:** November 3, 2018, 07:58:17 pm »

Guys terrifying composed, in situations where most rashly just swing a boot and try to 'get rid' he's completely calm and knows how to diffuse a difficult situation

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #3506 on:** November 3, 2018, 08:00:20 pm »

Quote from: Tobelius on November 3, 2018, 07:51:36 pm

Absolute colossus today at the back again,the goals will start coming very soon.

He was superb. The way he stood his ground and held of Mikhytarian was a joy to behold.

newterp · « **Reply #3507 on:** November 3, 2018, 08:03:23 pm »

hope his new song got an airing or 10

thejbs · « **Reply #3508 on:** November 3, 2018, 08:29:41 pm »

The most important signing in the club's recent history by far.

davealexred · « **Reply #3509 on:** November 3, 2018, 08:31:00 pm »

Couldn’t buy a goal today. What a performance though, absolute gladiator.

zip · « **Reply #3510 on:** November 3, 2018, 08:39:31 pm »

The way he chested the long ball to set himself up to shoot in front of the Arsenal goal, that was boss

El Ninos Black Eye · « **Reply #3511 on:** November 3, 2018, 10:19:15 pm »

Man of the Match for me and could’ve had a hat trick

JackWard33 · « **Reply #3512 on:** November 3, 2018, 10:42:00 pm »

There was a ridiculous moment where he held off someone deep in our box in a moment of danger in the second half like it was nothing .... deserved a clean sheet for his display

Roger Federer · « **Reply #3513 on:** November 3, 2018, 10:44:26 pm »

What an incredible player. It’s a joy to watch him play. I may be exaggerating now, but I honestly don’t think I’ve seen a more talented defender. Sure, to be among the greats he needs to prove his worth over many more seasons, but in terms of raw ability there are only a handful that can match him. He’s got everything you’d want in a defender.

bird_lfc · « **Reply #3514 on:** November 3, 2018, 11:29:25 pm »

Deserved a goal today. He’s the best defender I’ve seen at this club in years bar none.

thekitkatshuffler · « **Reply #3515 on:** November 3, 2018, 11:33:27 pm »

Be nice if he could score when he has free headers 6 yards out like.

MrRaptorTurtle · « **Reply #3516 on:** November 3, 2018, 11:37:49 pm »

Easily one of the best defenders in the world, can do everything and was very unlucky not to have a hattrick today!

him_15 · « **Reply #3517 on:** November 4, 2018, 12:32:58 am »

The best ever defender in the world who could also contribue to our set piece attack? Sign me up!

Kansti · « **Reply #3518 on:** November 4, 2018, 05:49:54 am »

Our best player

Wingman · « **Reply #3519 on:** November 4, 2018, 06:48:22 am »

Quote from: Kansti on November 4, 2018, 05:49:54 am

Our best player

Yesterday and since he joined in January. His impact on the entire defensive unit has been invaluable. Not to mention the obvious positive he is on young Joe’s development. He’s our most important player