the wes 7,212 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Real president Florentino Perez has warned De Gea that if he doesn't move to the Bernabeu this summer they will switch attention to Courtois. (Daily Mirror) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 As much as I want motivated players here, players who love London despite the shitty weather and love Chelsea despite the allure of the Spanish top 2, even as much as i want 70m or even 50m added to our war chest (though less-so since seeing what we do with it lately), he's actually the only GK i've seen since Cech, who comes close to Cech's level. Like millimetres close. A lot is made of the current young-guns between the posts for other top & aspiring teams, but you never, ever, expect Courtois to concede. He doesn't light the world up with his distribution, but sometimes he has those moments with the agility and flexibility of a cat, in a way I can only imagine Bonetti did. And he's never seemed like a young, growing goalkeeper who needs time, where-as other highly-touted GK's around his age are still 'getting better' and taking a while to hit their prime. While I've always wanted him gone due to his less-than-dedicated attitude towards us, I don't at all believe we can bring in anyone better or even equal. MCM4PR3Z and manpe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Reports in Spain claim Real have agreed to trigger the contract clause of Kepa Arrizabalaga. Hope this rumour is true we need to keep the likes of Courtois at the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 9 hours ago, the wes said: Reports in Spain claim Real have agreed to trigger the contract clause of Kepa Arrizabalaga. Hope this rumour is true we need to keep the likes of Courtois at the club the wes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCM4PR3Z 411 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 PSG also sees him as a top target for next summer. Much closer to home, is French for a part and more chance to win the CL. So I won't celebrate too early even if the Real deal is finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 39 minutes ago, MCM4PR3Z said: PSG also sees him as a top target for next summer. Much closer to home, is French for a part and more chance to win the CL. So I won't celebrate too early even if the Real deal is finished. Fair point mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 The way he plays with his feet makes Courtois look like he plays with 4 hands lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 De Gea hasn't signed any new contract with United, has he? Real Madrid might still go after him if they look at his performance at Arsenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 On 12/1/2017 at 1:18 AM, the wes said: Reports in Spain claim Real have agreed to trigger the contract clause of Kepa Arrizabalaga. Hope this rumour is true we need to keep the likes of Courtois at the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tautvix 1,321 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 4 minutes ago, Jason said: De Gea hasn't signed any new contract with United, has he? Real Madrid might still go after him if they look at his performance at Arsenal. De Gea has been the best for a few seasons now... This Arsenal game doesn't change a lot. Amblève. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 9 minutes ago, Tautvix said: De Gea has been the best for a few seasons now... This Arsenal game doesn't change a lot. I KNOW! Just saying the performance might make them move for De Gea again. Tautvix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,908 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Tibo is physically incapable of doing some of the things DDG does because of his massive size. Not much between them from a pure shot stopping point of view. DDG is just far more agile and can make better twitchy reactions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Nevermind not renewing, he's pathetic if he goes to Real Madrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuvala 2,167 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 He hasn't been able to impress me in quite some time honestly.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 With Chelsea he has all his wonderful natural ability, but none of the mentality that he chooses to switch on/off. He just doesn't care enough. And i can blame him for that, because it's totally out of touch and lacking perspective to not see that we brought him to the big stages, we chose to loan him to a team that could win a bloody title over Barcelona/Real with, we have paid him unfathomable amounts compared to his other clubs. I don't expect him to love the club, but at least to respect it more, and give all that he can. Cech may've declined a lot, but he gives his all for Arsenal. He respects them for giving him a chance, and he always throws his body on the line for them just like he did here. I saw a far wider variety of saves & dives from Courtois in Spain than here. Because he used to give a shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Weckerz and DYC. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weckerz 3,781 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 6 hours ago, Leif said: With Chelsea he has all his wonderful natural ability, but none of the mentality that he chooses to switch on/off. He just doesn't care enough. And i can blame him for that, because it's totally out of touch and lacking perspective to not see that we brought him to the big stages, we chose to loan him to a team that could win a bloody title over Barcelona/Real with, we have paid him unfathomable amounts compared to his other clubs. I don't expect him to love the club, but at least to respect it more, and give all that he can. Cech may've declined a lot, but he gives his all for Arsenal. He respects them for giving him a chance, and he always throws his body on the line for them just like he did here. I saw a far wider variety of saves & dives from Courtois in Spain than here. Because he used to give a shit. How does he disrespect the club though? By having an ugly mug that looks sad all the time or lanky posture? It's just the way he is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuvala 2,167 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Jason said: We all know these stats dont really mean that much.. Courtois is just not impressive at all lately. He rarely makes saves that make you go "wow" anymore.. Most of the "should go in" kind of shots really go in and in a top keeper you expect Courtois to stop quite a few of these. When was the last time he really made you go "Oh wow, boy what a keeper this guy is!!" Because for me atleast the answer is I cant remember, long ago.. It's time people start admitting he's not been that good for at least a few months now. He's not making the saves we're expecting him to and really he just looks straight out of confidence. Amblève. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 23 minutes ago, yuvala said: We all know these stats dont really mean that much.. Courtois is just not impressive at all lately. He rarely makes saves that make you go "wow" anymore.. Because his positioning is so good he doesn't need too. If keepers were judged on how spectacular their saves looked then Shay Given would be the undisputed best keeper off all time. MefiX19 and King11Didier 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tautvix 1,321 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 2 hours ago, Jason said: This is why I hate stats... Herrera had better stats than Kante last season. I'm interested what do you think about that? Just watch them play and see the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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