Kieran. 6,317 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 So Valencia are going to look to try loan him with an option to buy... again...Can't see it happening this winter with Mikel leaving for ACoN, unless we buy someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Can't see it happening this winter with Mikel leaving for ACoN, unless we buy someone.Yeah that would be the only way it happens tbh. Don't think Robbie rates Oriol too highly though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea_4_eva 1,182 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 what happened to him he was boss when he first came... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Well if Romeu leaves in the summer then we definitely need to move for De Rossi or Vidal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Just can't see the logic in letting him go in January. He is our only DM apart from Mikel and we need him in January. Why try to create another problem for ourselves by having to purchase another DM(a potentially expensive one!) in the winter transfer window when we should be focusing on getting a striker first and foremost?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wj818 25 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 His progress in our club got hindered by us changing from 4-3-3 to 4-2-3-, IMO. RDM just couldn't risk him in a two man midfield, since I don't know what he offers (haven't seen him play) maybe his overall attributes aren't that good/developed over our other midfielders. Besides keeping him as a safety net, I think its better if her g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wj818 25 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 His progress in our club got hindered by us changing from 4-3-3 to 4-2-3-, IMO. RDM just couldn't risk him in a two man midfield, since I don't know what he offers (haven't seen him play) maybe his overall attributes aren't that good/developed over our other midfielders. Besides keeping him as a safety net, I think its better if he goes to another club (if he gets playing time and if we sign de rossi/vidal/any other dmf i.e.) and if the article I read was correct, we have a buy-back clause so it would work out for both parties. Only problem I see here is what if we don't sign a DMF or since Barcelona also has a buy-back clause already in place, why would he choose us over barca? He will obviously choose barca, but he may not if there's no position available he desires with them!! I'm not surprised his not happy. He needs to get matches under his belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Can't see the club letting him go in Jan and convincing him to stay will be fairly easy imo: "You want to start games, well you have one month to prove you deserve to". He can't ask for more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 He is fantastic player, but even if he plays well, Mikel and Rambo will always be the startersahead of Romeu. Shame realy, as Romeu could be already one of top DM/CMs in league with regular playtime. If Valencia wants him on loan, I would be very happy if he goes, as long we get him back. Because he wont play here much, except from that month when Mikel willgo to Afcon. Valencia is great club for players like Romeu, they play CL regulary and have similar passing style football. Im sure he will play lot and once he would return, we would have fantastic DM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCount 146 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Im really glad he's staying for the time being anyway, i think he's a quality talent, and his type of football along with being quite physical but at the same time stable will suit the PL perfectly, his fast passing and makelele style "annoyance" defending is great.He seems to a very intelligent person to in the ways he's picked up english so quickly and although hes had a few bad games he was a revelation in some games last year like the city one,Would be stupid to let him go yet! AVB can spot talent even if thats all he was good for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 He is fantastic player, but even if he plays well, Mikel and Rambo will always be the startersahead of Romeu. Shame realy, as Romeu could be already one of top DM/CMs in league with regular playtime. He was played near enough non stop for the middle third of last season, he got dropped when his performances dipped, i wish that would get done to his fellow blonde countryman. Muzchap and The Skipper 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Romeu is a decent midfielder, however he is by far our worst. Of course he is still very young (esp as DMs use to come class much later than most players, same way as CBs and many Goalies) but as said he has all the attributes, right size, still mobile, quick minded, good technique, nice passing but I think he is not so much more than Mikel. Look, any player can become-given he is coached the right way- sharp, pressing and decisive. But attributes that enable you to star in match-deciding moments are much harder to develop. Ask Mikel, does never score goals, seldom gives the decisive pass or assist and is never seen making crucial tackles on the other side of the pitch. Great midfielders that are not only a complementary part but a major part of the squad can do that. We have seen Lamps doing all this at any time, regardless of his age. Remember him robbing Messi and incenting the counter? Remember him working himself past three defenders and setting up Anelka against villa in 2009, rmember him incenting a counter himself, sprinting forward to collect the ball, dribbling past to defenders and hitting one with his left foot from 18 yards into the far bottom corner (vs mancity in 2008? Remember all these stunning goals that proved to be crucial, testament of his technical brilliance, vision, determination and power? These are the moments that stay in the people's memories, that make a worldclass midfielder. Mikel, Busquets and all these average guys every club has to make sth. of the hard work. If they do nothing more than that, no-no one will remember. Even guys like Schweinsteiger or Ramires have those moments. Makelele could as Xabi Alonso does now pass like a god and forsee how the play goes. U simply have to offer sth more than only being the player Romeu is, if not your only a less experienced Mikel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Romeu is a decent midfielder, however he is by far our worst. Of course he is still very young (esp as DMs use to come class much later than most players, same way as CBs and many Goalies) but as said he has all the attributes, right size, still mobile, quick minded, good technique, nice passing but I think he is not so much more than Mikel. Look, any player can become-given he is coached the right way- sharp, pressing and decisive. But attributes that enable you to star in match-deciding moments are much harder to develop. Ask Mikel, does never score goals, seldom gives the decisive pass or assist and is never seen making crucial tackles on the other side of the pitch. Great midfielders that are not only a complementary part but a major part of the squad can do that. We have seen Lamps doing all this at any time, regardless of his age. Remember him robbing Messi and incenting the counter? Remember him working himself past three defenders and setting up Anelka against villa in 2009, rmember him incenting a counter himself, sprinting forward to collect the ball, dribbling past to defenders and hitting one with his left foot from 18 yards into the far bottom corner (vs mancity in 2008? Remember all these stunning goals that proved to be crucial, testament of his technical brilliance, vision, determination and power? These are the moments that stay in the people's memories, that make a worldclass midfielder. Mikel, Busquets and all these average guys every club has to make sth. of the hard work. If they do nothing more than that, no-no one will remember. Even guys like Schweinsteiger or Ramires have those moments. Makelele could as Xabi Alonso does now pass like a god and forsee how the play goes. U simply have to offer sth more than only being the player Romeu is, if not your only a less experienced Mikel.Wouldn't class Mikel or Busquets as average. You're also making the Makelele role sound like it is unnecessary and is an "average" players role... Miguelito and CHOULO19 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Wouldn't class Mikel or Busquets as average. You're also making the Makelele role sound like it is unnecessary and is an "average" players role...Formulated it unclear, maybe. mikel and busquets are the only ones that do nothing special but are more than average. The average guys are the people at the other clubs no one knows.Makelele was so great because he was so good at it.To be good as a D means either to be perfect in the Makelele way or to offer sth different. Romeu does not so there is a reason why he seldom plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Formulated it unclear, maybe. mikel and busquets are the only ones that do nothing special but are more than average. The average guys are the people at the other clubs no one knows.Makelele was so great because he was so good at it.To be good as a D means either to be perfect in the Makelele way or to offer sth different. Romeu does not so there is a reason why he seldom plays.Busquets is one of the most vital players for Barca and Spain. Same with Mikel/Romeu for Chelsea as they offer balance to their teams.Busquets is underrated by many and one of the finest in this role in the last 10 years. He is tactically and technically sound, breaks up opposition play constantly, distributes the ball brilliantly and then fills in the gaps his teammates leave when pushing on. As does Mikel/Romeu for us. I don't know why Makelele is seen as a different player as he did exactly the same. He was on another level than Mikel/Romeu are right now. You don't have to score goals constantly or do lots of tricks etc. to be seen as a great player. Peace. and Miguelito 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguelito 459 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Romeu is a decent midfielder, however he is by far our worst. Of course he is still very young (esp as DMs use to come class much later than most players, same way as CBs and many Goalies) but as said he has all the attributes, right size, still mobile, quick minded, good technique, nice passing but I think he is not so much more than Mikel. Look, any player can become-given he is coached the right way- sharp, pressing and decisive. But attributes that enable you to star in match-deciding moments are much harder to develop. Ask Mikel, does never score goals, seldom gives the decisive pass or assist and is never seen making crucial tackles on the other side of the pitch. Great midfielders that are not only a complementary part but a major part of the squad can do that. We have seen Lamps doing all this at any time, regardless of his age. Remember him robbing Messi and incenting the counter? Remember him working himself past three defenders and setting up Anelka against villa in 2009, rmember him incenting a counter himself, sprinting forward to collect the ball, dribbling past to defenders and hitting one with his left foot from 18 yards into the far bottom corner (vs mancity in 2008? Remember all these stunning goals that proved to be crucial, testament of his technical brilliance, vision, determination and power? These are the moments that stay in the people's memories, that make a worldclass midfielder. Mikel, Busquets and all these average guys every club has to make sth. of the hard work. If they do nothing more than that, no-no one will remember. Even guys like Schweinsteiger or Ramires have those moments. Makelele could as Xabi Alonso does now pass like a god and forsee how the play goes. U simply have to offer sth more than only being the player Romeu is, if not your only a less experienced Mikel.we know that you have a man crush on lamps, but this is a bit out there. lampard and mikel play completely different roles to the point that there is no point in even comparing them. not every single midfielder has to be like God Lampard. and i see mikel making crucial tackles, and also interceptions (i think there was one against shaktar iirc, where if he didnt get to it, it was basically a breakaway). also, something people dont realize is the holes that mikel fills. he clogs space where potential dangerous passes could be placed. my theory is prevention of dangerous attacks in the first place is more important and effective than dealing with recovering and reacting to them when they occur.like @ said mikel keeps balance. probably the most underrated thing in the world of football in balance and mikel does it for chelsea and busquets does it for barca. and i agree with ryan again here in the fact that as much of a prick that busquets is, he is probably the best in the world at it and has been for quite some time. he's been a mainstay in the barca and spain team for years; he is way more than average. he's world class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Romeu definately has potential to be one of best DMs in world in couple of years. But question is if he can do it here. In case he wont play much, we should loan him to Valencia or somewhere, where his progress will evolve. Why so much pessimism towards our young players? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termninja 5,290 Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Keep an eye on him now under Rafa, he may turn out well and feature more. I have a feeling Benitez will give him more freedom with his passing and give him the Alonso role...I hope he turns out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran. 6,317 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Keep an eye on him now under Rafa, he may turn out well and feature more. I have a feeling Benitez will give him more freedom with his passing and give him the Alonso role...I hope he turns out well.Hope he takes his chance, we have a real player on our hands here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termninja 5,290 Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Hope he takes his chance, we have a real player on our hands here...Aye. Had a great start under AVB, but then went under radar after it...Come on lad, you can do it! Kieran. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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