TorontoChelsea 4,064 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 The reason he was held back and not sent on loan is purely because we are so thin in midfield and required a contingency plan. If no one gets injured for the rest of the year and we got knocked out of Europa then he will probably get no more minutes. His development would have never factored into that equation, sadly.I'm not worried. He's young and has lots of time to develop. He'll go on loan next season and develop there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korea 734 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I want to see Ake play Thursday! Blue Armour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! NishC300 1,865 Posted March 8, 2013 Popular Post! Share Posted March 8, 2013 Nice picture I found Amblève., Backstreet09, Despiadado.Maleante and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ja1 1,166 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Has scored tonight for Dutch U19s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ja1 1,166 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Two goals in two under 19 appearances I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJames 729 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 He could be his son or doppelgänger!!! Maybe he cloned a younger version of himself? Nice picture I found Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ja1 1,166 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Nathan Aké has signed a contract with Nike:http://t.co/8phLJft24X http://t.co/4teow4yRF9Recently Nike have signed Sterling and Eriksen recently, plus have the likes of Walcott and Neymar signed. Not surprised Aké has joined this young elite :-) The Skipper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I believe in this kid. Can see him going on the plane to WC2014 if he develops well enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 i am a huge fan of this lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkyflashman 187 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Yup me too, never one to overhype young players but I have been really impressed every time I've seen him. Looks very, very cool on the ball The only place to be 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Great first half, looked very solid defensively and made some great interceptions, but completely fell apart in the second. Should have been taken off, imo. But hopefully he got some valuable experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Although he played well but their 2nd goal proves that ake would be more suited as a midfielder rather then a CB long term wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Although he played well but their 2nd goal proves that ake would be more suited as a midfielder rather then a CB long term wise.How? He wasn't at fault for the second goal, Mikel was (and yes I realise I'm playing the same note but it's pertinent here). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 How? He wasn't at fault for the second goal, Mikel was (and yes I realise I'm playing the same note but it's pertinent here).Because a central defender should be able to handle a 5'6 player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 i have very high hopes for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! ja1 1,166 Posted April 11, 2013 Popular Post! Share Posted April 11, 2013 @ReviewFootball: Nathan Ake won 5 tackles v Rubin, he also made 7 interceptions. No player for either side won more tackles or interceptions than him. English Freak, underdrog, Henrique and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,439 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Great first half, looked very solid defensively and made some great interceptions, but completely fell apart in the second. Should have been taken off, imo. But hopefully he got some valuable experience. It happened when he was pushed into an advanced role, after Mikel came on. His passing became wayward. As a CDM, he was solid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeboii 1,844 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 @ReviewFootball: Nathan Ake won 5 tackles v Rubin, he also made 7 interceptions. No player for either side won more tackles or interceptions than him.That say a lot!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Freak 456 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I believe in this kid. Can see him going on the plane to WC2014 if he develops well enough.I think it's a bit too early for Aké to be considered for the Dutch National team.I reckon he'll be more ready for the 2016 Euros.. The Skipper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korea 734 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I couldn't tell Luiz apart from Ake on my tube tv today...(He was active today! sloppy a bit, but active. Henrique 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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