xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 he would be really expensive, especially since the LB we are signing would be a back up. We can't have a 30+ million back up on the bench rather we go for a short term solution whilst we wait for our target Baba's price to go down because clearly Augsburg are taking advantage of our desperationso play azpi at right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 so play azpi ar right...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper245 40 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 so play azpi ar right...Would be nice to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,909 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 thank fucking god!!! atleast we have our full set of players now.Not quite. We still have to sign the one player you dread most... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 LOLnever gonna happen... thanks jose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 so play azpi ar right...and play big ivan along side jt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Can he play in the pivot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 and play big ivan along side jt no no... ivan is too slow... bench him and play stones along side JT ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Not quite. We still have to sign the one player you dread most... hahahha... no dude. i dont dread or dislike stones. he is a good player. but he is not what we want. 30+mil backup when we can buy witsel for 22? its just frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilvorak 3,734 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Jose doesn't like his full backs to go to far forward, says it exposes the centre backs to much, Ashly Cole said when he joined chelsea jose told him dont get caught up field. Cole never got forward as much as he did at Arsenal until Jose left.Lol WUT. He's coached Maicon & Marcelo two of the most offensive minded fullbacks of the last 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,909 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Lol WUT. He's coached Maicon & Marcelo two of the most offensive minded fullbacks of the last 10 years.Coentrao too was one of his favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilvorak 3,734 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 The one silver lining about Ivanovic's performance the other day is that people have warmed up to Baba rather than being skeptical from the start. I think after the Man City game people will realise we also desperately need Stones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilvorak 3,734 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Coentrao too was one of his favorites.Ivanovic also bombs forward all the time. No idea where that guy got that quote from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickpassnmove 924 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 excellent signing. I'm happy for this. You won't find a more athletic fullback with some good defending and attacking skills already in superior development at age 21. Good luck, Baba.Now, about centre midfield... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 What a tragedy if he's to come to play second fiddle for a prolonged period of time while Ivanovic continues to be exposed at right-back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper245 40 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Ivanovic bombs forward and does what? put aimless crosses into the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusek 2,031 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Great signing. The potential is definitely there, can't wait to see him in action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Ivanovic bombs forward and does what? put aimless crosses into the box.And leaves Cahill horribly exposed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 excellent signing. I'm happy for this. You won't find a more athletic fullback with some good defending and attacking skills already in superior development at age 21. Good luck, Baba.Now, about centre midfield...Watching Ghana during the African Cup this year, I saw him in action. I'd never heard of him before so he was completely new for me, 0 expectations. I was very impressed by him. Strong on both ends, like you said impressive athleticism and he showcased a maturity in his game surprising for a guy with his experience. Ghana's best player for me. Found out he played for Augsburg and read he was one of the revelations of the Bundesliga. In his first year at top level as well.I'm very hesitant about getting excited about his purchase though. It wouldn't be the first time a player excelled during the African Cup, or any other international tournament, only failing to replicate that form ever again. Same goes for one season wonders.I've wanted a 'modern fullback' (with real pace) for so long now (when will we stop using that phrase btw, modern fullbacks have been around for 15+ years). When did Cole's prime end? 10/11? And he was the only one in the Abramovich era. You'd have to go back to Petrescu to find one before Cole.(Bossssingwa doesn't count, he was poor)I wish him all the best. If Baba plays like he did at the AC, he'll do fine here. But he'll need to get a real chance though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toli 977 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 completely overpaying for him. shows how desperate we are. nowhere near worth 30 m after one good season in the Bundesliga. Hopefully he can cope with the pressure and the new league. for sure better than spending money on Rose. we are taking a gamble with him, but everything is better than watching Ivanovic playing as a RB atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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