Costello 77 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Just now, ChinaOwl said: I'd prefer not to. But it will happen. We'll see if he's got character to go with the obvious talent. I know you were being light hearted btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StudentOwl Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Just now, Costello 77 said: But it will happen. We'll see if he's got character to go with the obvious talent. I know you were being light hearted btw. Regrettably, bang on Easy to look good when you've got the ability and wind in your sails, it's when the tide turns and you've got to take the impetus yourself that we'll see if he's just a decent Champ player, or a really great Champ player. Have every faith it'll be the latter, but you never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shezzas left peg Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 20 hours ago, Bodhidharma said: Yeah he was superb. He really improves the team. To have a defender who can create like that is a rare thing at this level. Now all we need is some really quick kid in January to bring on when Carlos goes all defensive at one nil up the opposition pushing forward and tired legs for Joost to ping them balls to, would add a fantastic string to our bow and really give us something to frighten opponents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costello 77 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 5 minutes ago, StudentOwl said: Regrettably, bang on Easy to look good when you've got the ability and wind in your sails, it's when the tide turns and you've got to take the impetus yourself that we'll see if he's just a decent Champ player, or a really great Champ player. Have every faith it'll be the latter, but you never know He may be much more than a champ defender from what I've seen (on the telly). I've yet to see a CH go to the top without unshakable self belief tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shezzas left peg Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 1 minute ago, Finlux_Cup said: Bang on this, now we've got a ball playing centre half who can put a 40 yard ball on a sixpence, its crying out for a pacy outlet! Have we got any young uns in the Dev squad with pace? Not sure, I've heard people say Clare and stobbs are pretty quick, but wouldn't know if they were ready to step up yet bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnsleyOwl96 Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 Low rider - do do do do do do JOOST VAN AKEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northderbyshireowl Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Stunningly good buy, I'd value him at over £10million after just 3 games. If he continues playing like he has, he will easily be worth over £20million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenOwl1867 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Seems like the real deal settled in well let's look when he has 10-15 games under his belt. Already I am a massive fan Loovens will be the perfect mentor seems such a bargain in today's market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southie_Owl Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 15 minutes ago, northderbyshireowl said: Stunningly good buy, I'd value him at over £10million after just 3 games. If he continues playing like he has, he will easily be worth over £20million. I agree, before we bought him I said that he's the type of player that would usually go to a Celtic or Lazio and star for them and then get a big money move to the premier league. And from the first 3 performances I think he's still on that course, but it's very very early days and a stinker in the derby could change a few of our opinions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costello 77 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 20 minutes ago, northderbyshireowl said: Stunningly good buy, I'd value him at over £10million after just 3 games. If he continues playing like he has, he will easily be worth over £20million. Blooming Eck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamK2292 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Early days but encouraging signs. May have unearthed a gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiejohn Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Shows patience is a virtue, spent all summer looking at centre backs were linked with plenty mainly championship level ones but nothing came of it and panic set in among the fans but eventually we end up with a player who offers something none of the other players do.we may well have a gem one who could be at the club for years and at the highest level or who could fetch us a fortune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beholder Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 5 minutes ago, jamiejohn said: Shows patience is a virtue, spent all summer looking at centre backs were linked with plenty mainly championship level ones but nothing came of it and panic set in among the fans but eventually we end up with a player who offers something none of the other players do.we may well have a gem one who could be at the club for years and at the highest level or who could fetch us a fortune Yeah I can't think of too many Prem players who can do what he does, never mind Champ players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last_Great_Hope Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 8 hours ago, Bluesteel said: Let's see how he copes with attackers pressing/marking him in possession. Teams will try and cut him off. Hopefully they will. Putting 2 players on a CB will give our FB or CM so much more space / time on the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 5 minutes ago, jamiejohn said: Shows patience is a virtue, spent all summer looking at centre backs were linked with plenty mainly championship level ones but nothing came of it and panic set in among the fans but eventually we end up with a player who offers something none of the other players do.we may well have a gem one who could be at the club for years and at the highest level or who could fetch us a fortune This is very true. Many on here were frothing at the mouth and sharpening their pitchforks every time a Championship centre back moved from one club to another over the summer, and it got to the point where it seemed almost anyone would do for some posters. It's very early days and I'm not going to indulge in the hyperbole that's coming from some quarters, but the potential is certainly there for van Aken to make thoughts of signing the likes of Harlee Dean seem redundant and retrograde in the long run. You won't find many Championship centre backs with the range of passing he's shown already, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiejohn Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 18 minutes ago, areNOTwhatTHEYseem said: This is very true. Many on here were frothing at the mouth and sharpening their pitchforks every time a Championship centre back moved from one club to another over the summer, and it got to the point where it seemed almost anyone would do for some posters. It's very early days and I'm not going to indulge in the hyperbole that's coming from some quarters, but the potential is certainly there for van Aken to make thoughts of signing the likes of Harlee Dean seem redundant and retrograde in the long run. You won't find many Championship centre backs with the range of passing he's shown already, that's for sure. To be right I don't think you would find any championship centre backs with his passing ability and not to many in the premier league especially English centre backs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Love him already, that pass to Fletcher was different class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred mciver Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Whoever spied this guy has done an amazing job. Think we have a new defensive coach who may be having a really good influence on buying. Well done to all involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkstar Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Looks great so far. Hopefully we'll still be saying the same come May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torryowl Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 should put to bed the " we need a beast at the back ".brigade . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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