BleedsBlue 1,549 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Reminds me of a better looking Modric. Sidzeret, bababoom and sdrcfc 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel1980 1,425 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 What for one guy is a likable face, for another guy is a punchable face. lol I know a bloke who thinks Hazard has the most punchable, arrogant face in the PL. Fernando 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando 6,585 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 When you see his interview, you get another clue as to why Mourinho wanted him. Jose places a huge emphasis on character and Luis seems to have that in abundance.Not gonna get to hung up on his number. As Skipper says it may well just be the club leaving Ashley's old number free for a year, as they may well do with Lamps. It's a lot of pressure taking that number, but it's not like 5 is that weird of a number for a left-back to have. I'd also be surprised if Zouma took 3.Pleased with his full interview (transcript here http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2014/07/first-words--filipe-luis.html?WT.mc_id=social_20140719_28125906) and how he talks about defending first and the importance of not conceding (typical Jose player) but I can't fail to be impressed with the way he views himself.Might sound like a broken record but compare what he says with what Lukaku says and you'll see the difference between a Jose player and a non-Jose player.I try to be the most complete player as possibleLast season was brilliant but Ive come here to do exactly the same.Not 'I am the complete left-back' but an acknowledgement that even at the age of 28 coming off a league win and a Champions League Final that he still has room to improve. That's mightily impressive and exactly what Jose wants from a player. Everyone else at the club or joining in the near future, take note!The beligum lukaku fans will reply with lukaku is just young and that the English media twist his words... The only place to be 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chels 2,502 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 What for one guy is a likable face, for another guy is a punchable face. lol I know a bloke who thinks Hazard has the most punchable, arrogant face in the PL. A United/City fan bitter that Hazard didn't choose their club? sdrcfc and iseah100 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel1980 1,425 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 A United/City fan bitter that Hazard didn't choose their club?Arsenal fan, actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidzeret 2,257 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 yuvala, sdrcfc and BleedsBlue 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusek 2,031 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Welcome Filipe! Seems like a very likeable guy and most important he's perhaps the most complete left-back in the world right now and in his prime.We are ready for the new season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I don't remember anyone commentating on that, although I'm positive everyone noticed, his contract is only a 3-year deal.We seem really decided about not giving much to players over their 30's. He'll be only 31 when he finishes his contract, but for all the people that were commentating here that we were going to have an old player in a few years, and that's why paying so much for him didn't make sense when we could have paid some more for someone like Shaw who has a future ahead of himself, the board just shut all of you up yet again.First he went for 15.4m pounds - reported by BBC, so I buy this as the amount - which is about half the price United paid for an unproved and mystery Shaw (he could be the best LB in the world in a few years, or a flop, or anything between, we don't know that yet). 15M for a player at his best, offering only three years, capitalizing on his best years without risking to have him as deadwood in high wages (for deadwood) just shows that our board is as sharp and good as they get. This was brilliantly done and the lad handled it perfectly, showing he's willing to show the club he could stay for more, but humble enough to accept it.Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant business. I can't get tired of praising our board. They're the ones that make more sense in this crazy transfer market. kellzfresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 I don't remember anyone commentating on that, although I'm positive everyone noticed, his contract is only a 3-year deal.We seem really decided about not giving much to players over their 30's. He'll be only 31 when he finishes his contract, but for all the people that were commentating here that we were going to have an old player in a few years, and that's why paying so much for him didn't make sense when we could have paid some more for someone like Shaw who has a future ahead of himself, the board just shut all of you up yet again.First he went for 15.4m pounds - reported by BBC, so I buy this as the amount - which is about half the price United paid for an unproved and mystery Shaw (he could be the best LB in the world in a few years, or a flop, or anything between, we don't know that yet). 15M for a player at his best, offering only three years, capitalizing on his best years without risking to have him as deadwood in high wages (for deadwood) just shows that our board is as sharp and good as they get. This was brilliantly done and the lad handled it perfectly, showing he's willing to show the club he could stay for more, but humble enough to accept it.Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant business. I can't get tired of praising our board. They're the ones that make more sense in this crazy transfer market.Think the point was rather that Luis is likely only to give us 2-3 years of service before we have to go out and spend on another new LB (assuming if there's no from the academy that Mourinho likes to play at LB). Hence why some preferred the club to spend on buying Shaw because he can be the No.1 LB at the club for the next 10-15 years. For all we know, we might have to spend another 15m or more to get our next LB to replace Luis, which if add up with Luis' fee equals to the amount United paid for Shaw.And anyway, Luis will be 29 y/o next month. His contract will expire when he's 32, not 31. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I dont care if he is 40, as long as he plays as good as he did for past 3 seasons.Lahm is 30 too but he has plenty of years still. Luis is kind of player whos positioning is realy good and doesnt rely on pace as much as many other lbs. 3 successful years here and the money we paid for him will be well spent. Barbara 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdrcfc 461 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 We better not see Filipe walking on the field, Filipe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdrcfc 461 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Age is simply a number, his performance is what matters. Look at JT, he's getting better with age.Think the point was rather that Luis is likely only to give us 2-3 years of service before we have to go out and spend on another new LB (assuming if there's no from the academy that Mourinho likes to play at LB). Hence why some preferred the club to spend on buying Shaw because he can be the No.1 LB at the club for the next 10-15 years. For all we know, we might have to spend another 15m or more to get our next LB to replace Luis, which if add up with Luis' fee equals to the amount United paid for Shaw.And anyway, Luis will be 29 y/o next month. His contract will expire when he's 32, not 31.There's a five-foot 16 year old who's been playing in our pre-season games, kept a clean sheet each half he's played. Barbara 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Think the point was rather that Luis is likely only to give us 2-3 years of service before we have to go out and spend on another new LB (assuming if there's no from the academy that Mourinho likes to play at LB). Hence why some preferred the club to spend on buying Shaw because he can be the No.1 LB at the club for the next 10-15 years. For all we know, we might have to spend another 15m or more to get our next LB to replace Luis, which if add up with Luis' fee equals to the amount United paid for Shaw.And anyway, Luis will be 29 y/o next month. His contract will expire when he's 32, not 31.I think you don't know how to make counts anymore, Jay, lolHe's going to play his first season with 29, his second with 30 and his third with 31. How come he'll be here when he's 32? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 I think you don't know how to make counts anymore, Jay, lolHe's going to play his first season with 29, his second with 30 and his third with 31. How come he'll be here when he's 32? No Barbara.Yes, he's 28 y/o at the moment since his birthday is in August but he is basically 29 this year no? So yeah, his contract does expire when he's still 31 in June 2017 but he'll be 32 that year. I may have confused you because I generally just add a year to everyone's age once we enter a new year, even if their birthday is all the way in December, just to make things easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amblève. 4,995 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I wish he'd get rid of that long hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 No Barbara.Yes, he's 28 y/o at the moment since his birthday is in August but he is basically 29 this year no? So yeah, his contract does expire when he's still 31 in June 2017 but he'll be 32 that year. I may have confused you because I generally just add a year to everyone's age once we enter a new year, even if their birthday is all the way in December, just to make things easier. Your brain works in a VERY weird way... Barbara 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1chelsea 864 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I wish he'd get rid of that long hair.Did u make that wish when David luiz was here? bullet would have been flying all over the place at the moment u made mention of it. We want him to make proud and deliver not deliver his hair[emoji4][emoji2][emoji6][emoji12] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 Your brain works in a VERY weird way... :blink:Your brain sure works in a VERY VERY weird way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 :blink:Your brain sure works in a VERY VERY weird way...Yes, because it's perfectly normal to call a 31 year old 32 just because his birthday is later that year! Kieran. and sdrcfc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 Yes, because it's perfectly normal to call a 31 year old 32 just because his birthday is later that year! I call that person 32 because he will be 32 in that year anyway even if his birthday is in December.You clearly have issues if you think that's even weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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