Bad Wolf Posted 30 August, 2014 Share Posted 30 August, 2014 I thought he was great today. Even on the one occasion that he ****ed up, he worked hard, got the ball back, passed it into the middle and rectified his mistake. Been away so didn't see the first two games but I went to the friendly at SMS and thought he was solid in that as well. I really hope the rumours of a buying clause are true. Great signing from what I've seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 30 August, 2014 Share Posted 30 August, 2014 Good player and obviously just wants to play football which is good news for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Admitedly, Wet Sham were totally outplayed for long periods yesterday, but Bertrand certainly did his shift and looked very promising. He doesn't charge forward (as Shaw did so often)... but with Tadic in front of him, it's not needed to the same extent. I think he has good defensive skills, which was a criticism against LS (on occasions). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 I thought he was great today. Even on the one occasion that he ****ed up, he worked hard, got the ball back, passed it into the middle and rectified his mistake. Been away so didn't see the first two games but I went to the friendly at SMS and thought he was solid in that as well. I really hope the rumours of a buying clause are true. Great signing from what I've seen Defintiely one who has surprised the so-called "experts" on here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Defintiely one who has surprised the so-called "experts" on here... Was that the "forum expert" who said we would only employ a "Steve Wigley standard" manager and only sign "Rudi Skacel quality" players? That forum expert? Remind me who that was again, chubby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Was that the "forum expert" who said we would only employ a "Steve Wigley standard" manager and only sign "Rudi Skacel quality" players? That forum expert? Remind me who that was again, chubby. An emotional outburst in the lower depths of the mess we were in. I see nothing to be ashamed of. The crap Bertrand go on here from self-appointed experts in calmer times, was a sight to behold, however.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSaint Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Defintiely one who has surprised the so-called "experts" on here... Experts like this one (in the Bertrand signs on loan thread)? Guan was right then. Bullsh*t Ralphie strikes again. Loads of brave talk, f**k all substance. 90m in the bank and we take a load of crap on loan... More substance to indicate we can no longer attract players. Back to 2004/2005 all over again, with probably the same result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Experts like this one (in the Bertrand signs on loan thread)? That post is largely correct. We clearly are having problems attracting players. And the jury is out on the quality of some of the players we have brought in. Also 2004/2005 could still happen, though over time the likelihood seems to be diminishing. Try to remember when that was posted - before a lot of our business was done and before the games started. I am entitled to change my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 An emotional outburst in the lower depths of the mess we were in. I see nothing to be ashamed of. The crap Bertrand go on here from self-appointed experts in calmer times, was a sight to behold, however.. Of course you don't. It's all easy in hindsight isn't it. Except for those of us who aren't fat fingered rage merchants typing out uninformed reactionary bile in between king sized Mars bars. Some of us can read situations with foresight. PS. What a surprise someone found a post from you slagging off the signing of Bertrand. It's all too easy, Alpine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Alpine has been destroyed on here this morning! But it's oh so easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Yup decent player. Hopefully if he keeps performing we could seal his full transfer. I must admit we have started much better than I thought we would mainly due to the integration of players in such a short time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 That post is largely correct. We clearly are having problems attracting players. And the jury is out on the quality of some of the players we have brought in. Also 2004/2005 could still happen, though over time the likelihood seems to be diminishing. Try to remember when that was posted - before a lot of our business was done and before the games started. I am entitled to change my mind. Like you have done every year with the benefit of hindsight, yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red&white56 Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 He's definitely a good addition to the team, played well yesterday. He was caught out of position a few times (but that's the risk when playning so high up the pitch), but Yosh tied up with a couple of great tackles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 I thought at the time that he was an excellent signing and, dare I say, we haven't missed Shaw down that flank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 I thought at the time that he was an excellent signing and, dare I say, we haven't missed Shaw down that flank. Nah. He's "a load of crap on loan" according to the forum expert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Martini Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 I thought he was great today. Even on the one occasion that he ****ed up, he worked hard, got the ball back, passed it into the middle and rectified his mistake. Been away so didn't see the first two games but I went to the friendly at SMS and thought he was solid in that as well. I really hope the rumours of a buying clause are true. Great signing from what I've seen He more or less confirmed that himself in the interview he gave earlier this week. As for his performance uesterday I thought he was okay but not as good as he was against Liverpool and WBA. He worked hard and corrected mistakes but he also made a few mistakes and didn't combine as well with Tadic as in previous matches. All in all I'm very happy with the signing and I'm not missing Shaw at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 He more or less confirmed that himself in the interview he gave earlier this week. As for his performance uesterday I thought he was okay but not as good as he was against Liverpool and WBA. He worked hard and corrected mistakes but he also made a few mistakes and didn't combine as well with Tadic as in previous matches. All in all I'm very happy with the signing and I'm not missing Shaw at all. I don't think there are rumours of an option to buy. There is an option to buy and it is widely reported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 (edited) Been pretty impressed with him - above all, he's solid defensively. Won't go on any careering, driving runs like Shaw but, at the same time, has delivered a better final ball. In general, our crossing from the full-back positions has been a highlight. Helps to have Tadic in front of him who is a decent outlet with glue on his boots but doesn't mind rolling his sleeves up and tracking back. Edited 31 August, 2014 by shurlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Alpine has been destroyed on here this morning! But it's oh so easy. And rightfully so. Does he have any kids? If so I wonder what gloomy picture he paints of their futures as seems incapable of being content or optimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Even in pre-season I thought he looked good couldn't believe how upset some posters got about his signing. Don't feel like we are missing Luke Shaw much at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint IQ Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 That post is largely correct. We clearly are having problems attracting players. And the jury is out on the quality of some of the players we have brought in. Also 2004/2005 could still happen, though over time the likelihood seems to be diminishing. Try to remember when that was posted - before a lot of our business was done and before the games started. I am entitled to change my mind. Yes you are, but can't you now see the problem people have with posters like you, knee jerk reactions to everything without taking a breath to think about it logically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Of course you don't. It's all easy in hindsight isn't it. Except for those of us who aren't fat fingered rage merchants typing out uninformed reactionary bile in between king sized Mars bars. Some of us can read situations with foresight. PS. What a surprise someone found a post from you slagging off the signing of Bertrand. It's all too easy, Alpine. Of course it is. 4 or 5 of you obsessively banging away on your search machines for well over an hour. I'm impressed with the level of sick obsession and/or childishness. But never mind me, I am shaking like a leaf, coweing in a corner, stuffing king-sizes Mars Bars down my gullet to compensate the feeling of having been utterly destroyed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Of course it is. 4 or 5 of you obsessively banging away on your search machines for well over an hour. I'm impressed with the level of sick obsession and/or childishness. But never mind me, I am shaking like a leaf, coweing in a corner, stuffing king-sizes Mars Bars down my gullet to compensate the feeling of having been utterly destroyed... At last you admit the truth;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Who was it that said we were getting 'an Aston Villa reject'? Anyways, he's been a decent player atm, hope it continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 It was obvious from day 1 that this was good business. Poor players don't play for Chelsea in CL finals. He's come in and done very well. His positional sense is generally excellent, his distribution is very good, he's strong in the tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Of course it is. 4 or 5 of you obsessively banging away on your search machines for well over an hour. I'm impressed with the level of sick obsession and/or childishness. But never mind me, I am shaking like a leaf, coweing in a corner, stuffing king-sizes Mars Bars down my gullet to compensate the feeling of having been utterly destroyed... I haven't searched for anything Alpine. Just memory of the drivel you type. It's nice when others dig out the utter tripe you post though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 And rightfully so. Does he have any kids? If so I wonder what gloomy picture he paints of their futures as seems incapable of being content or optimistic. He pretends he has children when he gets caught out being gutted that England concede a goal in a game he a) claims he wasn't watching and b) claims he wanted us to lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gis Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 It was obvious from day 1 that this was good business. Poor players don't play for Chelsea in CL finals. He's come in and done very well. His positional sense is generally excellent, his distribution is very good, he's strong in the tackle. Agree with this. Think he will be with us long term as he at the age where he needs a settled career move after never quite making it at Chelsea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Bloody hell, we win a game of football and are at each others throats! Lets just enjoy the win and look forward to the next match when it will all start again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 He's better than I thought he was - had a good start here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeham_69 Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 I liked Skacel and I'm not afraid to admit that :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 (edited) He doesn't charge forward (as Shaw did so often)... but with Tadic in front of him, it's not needed to the same extent. I think he has good defensive skills, which was a criticism against LS (on occasions). Shaw was brilliant defensively, unbelievably so for someone so young. His physical presence for a teenager was so impressive. Been pretty impressed with him - above all, he's solid defensively. Won't go on any careering, driving runs like Shaw but, at the same time, has delivered a better final ball. In general, our crossing from the full-back positions has been a highlight. Helps to have Tadic in front of him who is a decent outlet with glue on his boots but doesn't mind rolling his sleeves up and tracking back. Fair assessment I reckon. I was a bit nonplussed about Bertrand signing. Hadn't actually seen a great deal of the guy, but thought he wasn't great but certainly not awful. He's looked decent so far though (edit: should say better than I expected, so fair play to him.) Is it right that his contract is up next summer, so would be available free? Or have I got this wrong (wouldn't be surprising). Edited 31 August, 2014 by KelvinsRightGlove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulletsaint Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Looks like Rose has picked up a knock. Maybe Bertrand will get the call up now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Hope so, he deserves it on his performances thus far. More than adequate replacement for 'who ate all the pies' Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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