buctootim Posted 13 July, 2015 Posted 13 July, 2015 I've probably missed it, but where have we been linked with Van Dijk in recent weeks? http://tinyurl.com/ov2vvnj
saintstr1 Posted 13 July, 2015 Posted 13 July, 2015 Cheers for that. When a poster who's been on here for 9 years and only posted 700-odd posts, its worth listening to what they say. What is Van Dijks injury record like? Toby seemed a bit prone to hamstring problems. His injury record is excellent, games missed last season were due to suspensions not injuries. Two red cards and imo both wrongly issued. He is the main man in the current Celtic team without a doubt and 10/12 millionwould be aexcellent buy
Nolan Posted 13 July, 2015 Posted 13 July, 2015 Van Dijks Twitter profile has changed.... no longer any mention of the Celtic.
ErwinK1961 Posted 13 July, 2015 Posted 13 July, 2015 Van Dijks Twitter profile has changed.... no longer any mention of the Celtic. Other than his profile picture
Convict Colony Posted 13 July, 2015 Posted 13 July, 2015 http://celtsarehere.com/celtic-look-for-virgil-van-dijk-replacement/
ally_uk Posted 13 July, 2015 Posted 13 July, 2015 Lets go all out Jetro Williams Tonny Vilhenna Beek Kongolo De Jong Guardado
Convict Colony Posted 13 July, 2015 Posted 13 July, 2015 Lets go all out Jetro Williams Tonny Vilhenna Beek Kongolo De Jong Guardado We've had some good countries in our perm sigining's since last summer: Romanian, Serbian, Italian, English, Portuguese, Spanish so now time for some Dutch.
Pengi Posted 13 July, 2015 Posted 13 July, 2015 If Spuds are turning Belgian, then we can become Dutch
Colinjb Posted 13 July, 2015 Posted 13 July, 2015 If Spuds are turning Belgian, then we can become Dutch Excsellent.
FKE Posted 14 July, 2015 Posted 14 July, 2015 As a dutchman I am following the Saints since Koeman became the manager. Althoug I wonder if it's wise for the Saints 'to go Dutch' I would definitely recommend signing van Dijk from Celtic. Strong and decent defenders who will help the team with a better buildup and positional play are rare. As an Ajax fan I would have liked if we had signed him directly from Groningen. In the Netherlands there is very strong positivism about van Dijk by some experts but there is always doubt as he didn't really make it on the National team (yet) and the traditional top 3 decided not to buy him from Groningen. It would be great to see him play in the PL. When Saints are playing Groningen on July 18th I recommend to keep an eye out for Eric Botteghin. He was the best defender in the Eredivisie last year and won 3rd place in the 'best player' competition. I am wondering if Koeman will do the same... He is Brazilian though
Faz Posted 14 July, 2015 Posted 14 July, 2015 As a dutchman I am following the Saints since Koeman became the manager. Althoug I wonder if it's wise for the Saints 'to go Dutch' I would definitely recommend signing van Dijk from Celtic. Strong and decent defenders who will help the team with a better buildup and positional play are rare. As an Ajax fan I would have liked if we had signed him directly from Groningen. In the Netherlands there is very strong positivism about van Dijk by some experts but there is always doubt as he didn't really make it on the National team (yet) and the traditional top 3 decided not to buy him from Groningen. It would be great to see him play in the PL. When Saints are playing Groningen on July 18th I recommend to keep an eye out for Eric Botteghin. He was the best defender in the Eredivisie last year and won 3rd place in the 'best player' competition. I am wondering if Koeman will do the same... He is Brazilian though About time we had another Brazillian player.
Brave Sir Robin Posted 14 July, 2015 Posted 14 July, 2015 About time we had another Brazillian player. (Shudder)
Window Cleaner Posted 14 July, 2015 Posted 14 July, 2015 About time we had another Brazillian player. Preferably one who'll qualify for a work permit though. WPs are something that those outside our shores just do not understand.
Wrensup Posted 14 July, 2015 Posted 14 July, 2015 The only problem I see with us going so Dutch/Koeman bezzies is when he inevitably will leave, most I can imagine will want to fudge off.
Wes Tender Posted 14 July, 2015 Posted 14 July, 2015 The only problem I see with us going so Dutch/Koeman bezzies is when he inevitably will leave, most I can imagine will want to fudge off. Easy - we get in Frank de Boer to replace him
100%Red&White Posted 14 July, 2015 Posted 14 July, 2015 Easy - we get in Frank de Boer to replace him Or Erwin may be ready to have a go? And there's always the Poortvliet-Wotte dream-team to fall back on.
Whitey Grandad Posted 14 July, 2015 Posted 14 July, 2015 The only problem I see with us going so Dutch/Koeman bezzies is when he inevitably will leave, most I can imagine will want to fudge off. That is always the way of it. Managers will want to work with players they know and getting them in takes a couple of seasons.
Saint Charlie Posted 15 July, 2015 Posted 15 July, 2015 Sunderland's deal for their no 1 CB target Nicholas Lombaerts has collapsed. They have been heavily linked with van Dijk this summer.
van Hanegem Posted 15 July, 2015 Posted 15 July, 2015 That is always the way of it. Managers will want to work with players they know and getting them in takes a couple of seasons. I agree but a club should be carefull with this. Suppose Koeman would get another three Dutchmen (he won't, rest assured...) and leaves after this season and let's say a Frenchman comes in who wants to get his own players... Not only will it cost a lot of money (players written off, getting new players in) but there won't be any long term consistency and you'll end up like so many other clubs without vision. I hope that the Saints hold on to their policy to try to play attractive and attacking football (I am a Dutchman after all) and chooses the right manager again when Koeman leaves.
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