I've been saying this for ages.
12 million is a decent price for him- and a fair price in my opinion because he has the potential to be a very special player. And when I say special I mean Gerrard/Iniesta type special. Not the 'next ronaldinho' or 'Henry's successor'
I know my Gerrard/Iniesta comparison sounds frankly ridiculous but let me explain why I think it's true.
He's simply got everything but experience. People have dubbed him a 'theo with a footballing brain' but he's so much more than that.
He's like a mix of theo/cesc/Nasri
He can sprint and finish like theo.
He can control a game and play incisive/defence splitting passes like Cesc.
He can beat a man at will with immense dribbling skills like Nasri.
He is almost the complete midfielder. My uncle is a keen southampton fan and he says '12 million will look like a real snip in under a years time.'
We normally buy 'youngsters with potential', but he might already be the real deal.
He will score/ or shine at least tonight, and then pessimists or 'realists' will say 'it was only shrewsbury'.
But remember, it's his full debut, and its very difficult for any youngster to perform on his full debut, even if the opponent is weak.
Bookmark this article and come back to me if i'm proven completely wrong on the basis of tonights performance.
But I know i'll be spot on!
Chamberlain will shine tonight.
posted on 20/9/11
I can't wait to see the game!!!!!
Ryo and the Ox and Park and everyone will score 4 each!!!
posted on 20/9/11
By the way I agree with you, AOC will be a star and when I signed him I thought he could even have an impact with us this season.
posted on 20/9/11
By the way I agree with you, AOC will be a star and when I signed him I thought he could even have an impact with us this season.
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Arsene!?
Is that you? Are you Batmanu?
posted on 20/9/11
Lets not overrate him by saying hes like a mix of x,y, and z. Why not instead say hes good at passing, dribbling, and is fast. No need to bring in names.
btw
Iniesta>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Gerrard
posted on 20/9/11
Batmanu, gerrard and iniesta are different players. Different type of players. Obviously I'd rather have iniesta in my team, but gerrard IS a special player. Only a fool would deny that.
posted on 20/9/11
Arsene!?
Is that you? Are you Batmanu?
posted on 20/9/11
It's embarrassing that you have placed Gerrard on the same level as Iniesta.
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This.
posted on 20/9/11
what i have seen of him he is a good player but don't hype up the lad, give him time to settle and feel free to send him on loan to newcastle
posted on 20/9/11
he is going to make mistakes, of that there is no question. what we need to do is make sure we encourage him and all of our youth players. him and miyaichi are cracking talents.
posted on 24/1/12