I thought he was shit today. He's not even Top 4 quality if he were to come to the premier league.
Daley Blind - Deal Confirmed
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He is nowhere near good enough based on what I've seen. I can't see where people are coming from saying he was one of the best players on the pitch today.
He was completely awful today. About 2/10 at centre back where he started and 4/10 at dm. He's not good enough and took far too many steven gerrard-esque 40 yard volleys off the corners today. So wasteful.
Decent player who would do well at a club like Southampton at most.
Mexico were so deep in the second half he had the freedom of the park to pass it, no pressure. I'm not saying he's crap but I'm not sold on him at all as the quality level we should be looking at.
Poor from Blind today. He's not an elite player, even though he has 3/4 assists at the WC.
Two long-range efforts on the volley when there were no alternatives is Gerrardesque?
Other than the first game he has not done anything to prove that he is United caliber. That doesnt say much when we have the likes of Cleverley in our squad but still I think we could do better than this lad.
they were both completely unnecessary and they were from way too far out. He gave up possession for them too much.
Yeah he gave the ball away to the opponents once and had 88% pass accuracy. His only problem was he wasnt able to create any openings like he did in his first game with his passing
What happened to him being really good and a good alternative to Shaw?
People get caught up in the hype. He wasn't and will not be good enough.I think that he was decent today. His second long range shot was annoying, but otherwise was fine. Still De Jong is a better midfielder though.
Therein lies the problem in buying players from that dutch side, when De Jong is the best midfielder, whats the point.
Really not convinced with this guy, I know I haven't seen loads of him but after watching a fair few games with him playing he hasn't really impressed me once.
Funny how everyone jumps on the bandwagon after seeing a player play the odd game. He was man of the match against the world champions, then went on to impress on several occasions over several positions. Was probably his worst game today but he was one of the most lively Dutch players.
I like him and I've a feeling a few on here will have egg on their faces in a year or two, much like many do with Strootman.
I like him and I've a feeling a few on here will have egg on their faces in a year or two, much like many do with Strootman.
That is why long term scounting is nessasary before buying a player.
The heat could easily have played a part in his performance today...but just as 1 good game shouldn't sway opinions massively, 1 bad game shouldn't either.
The heat could easily have played a part in his performance today...but just as 1 good game shouldn't sway opinions massively, 1 bad game shouldn't either.
Just because people have said he hasn't impressed them doesn't mean they're jumping on the bandwagon, they are saying exactly what they mean.
Most negative opinions of Blind aren't based on anything sound, though. The comments that he's wasteful and uncomfortable on the ball are just simply incorrect.
He's a tidier player than De Jong but isn't as strong. Different sort of holding mid who'd simply have to be complemented with different kinds of players than someone like De Jong. De Jong's been important to the Dutch setup in that holding role but then I thought Holland did well today with Blind in the holding role when they went to 4.3.3. The whole team seemed to struggle when they were playing 5.3.2 which is why Van Gaal changed it.
Blind would be an instant improvement to many premier league squads. Liverpool and Tottenham are immediate examples. He would also improve our squad.
Didn't play well, but LVG seems to trust him at LWB, LCB and DM, so that's something. He should probably go to a big club that has constant problems in those areas like Milan, Leverkusen, Schalke or Marseille, and he can be their O'Shea, playing 50 games a year in 4 positions.
Oh, that's fair enough then I thought you were talking about people who just said he hadn't impressed them. Yeah, I don't agree with all this assessment after only a few games but then again I myself have been guilty of it with a few players but I try to keep it off the Caf
With Evra agreeing terms with Juventus and having lost/got rid of Buttner, Blind seems the logical signing for our squad which is in need of a backup fullback and a competent defensive midfielder.
He's had a good world cup so far and with De Jong out, we'll possibly get to see just how good Blind is in the holding midfield role. No doubt having a week to prepare in this role will see him improve on what was a solid if not flashy performance against Mexico where the Dutch team as a whole seemed to struggle with the heat for large periods of the match.
I guess the question would be, if he shows himself more than adept in the holding role, wouldn't his versatility allow for the sort of tactical maneuvering at United that Van Gaal seems to love?
He's had a good world cup so far and with De Jong out, we'll possibly get to see just how good Blind is in the holding midfield role. No doubt having a week to prepare in this role will see him improve on what was a solid if not flashy performance against Mexico where the Dutch team as a whole seemed to struggle with the heat for large periods of the match.
I guess the question would be, if he shows himself more than adept in the holding role, wouldn't his versatility allow for the sort of tactical maneuvering at United that Van Gaal seems to love?
Yeah, seems he will be starting in a holding role today in a 4-3-3. Will be interesting how he does.
How much is he supposed to cost ? 15 million ?
How much is he supposed to cost ? 15 million ?
Unfortunately I am out to dinner this evening so won't be able to see the game live. Typical that I have to miss the one team I really wanted to see play in the last eight.
I should imagine his price tag will depend on how well he does in what remains of this world cup but I don't expect him to cost big money.
He's looked pretty decent in the world cup so far but in my eyes he is primarily a utility man. He was the Eredivisie player of the year so he might cost a bit if we wanted him.
Would be a good signing, hope we go for him.
If Evra goes to Juve, then spending 10m on this guy might be a good idea. He can provide cover for midfield and can compete with Shaw for the left back position.
He's a painfully average left back so he'd not be troubling Shaw to play there, would be alright as a squad option I suppose, don't think he's anything special though.
As long as signing Blind doesn't mean we don't go for another midfielder then I'm all for it.
Ajax boss Frank de Boer, who usually is pretty accurate, realistic and open about transfer matters, said recently he doesn´t expect Daley Blind leaving for some bigger foreign club. If Moisander leaves, Blind will be made Ajax captain and it would be the first season he starts as a CM opposed to playing LB. De Boer is still very close to Danny Blind, and Daley is really proud to play for his hometown club where his dad is a legend, so if Frank de Boer says he doesn´t expect Blind to leave, he´s not playing games or something.
Daley himself stated that he is a person who needs to feel comfortable and safe to perform well. He also never started a season as first choice midfielder, he played there a lot last season, but over the last 4 years he was used as a fullback about 80% of the times. So at Ajax he has a great chance to become captain of a very nice club that plays Champions League football, and to be first choice player on his natural position where he still feels he needs to develop since he hasn´t played there that much.
Now if Frank de Boer says he is not expecting Blind to leave for a 'bigger foreign club', you can assume it´s the truth, because like I said, he doesn´t like to play games and usually is very accurate. But what he means by saying that, is that he doesn´t expect Daley to join Newcastle or Lazio Roma or clubs in that category. If Real Madrid, Barcelona or Manchester United would come, it would obviously be a different story.
With Van Gaal being United manager, it´s logical we´re linked to Blind. But I don´t think Van Gaal is interested in buying him already. Because it´s really simple:
We have two left backs with Evra and Shaw, Blind doesn't have much of a chance at playing LB competing with them. For midfield: he only played there 50% of the time for Ajax last season. He has yet to play a full season in midfield at a respectable level. So even if Van Gaal would like him and rates him, it's a pretty big risk, since we don't have the time to buy a player who needs to adjust to playing in midfield. You could say that Blind could be a good midfielder to give more depth to our squad, but with Cleverly, Fletcher, Fellaini, perhaps even Ando, we have enough of those already.
Also, Blind still has some time on his contract, was player of the year and Ajax usually gets very decent fees for players. If you want to talk Dutch players, someone like Nigel de Jong, who Van Gaal really seems to rate this tournament as his press conferences have show, would be a much better option for our midfield. Because De Jong is in his prime, he's experienced and really developed as the leader in midfield for Holland. He would also be cheaper than Daley Blind.
So tl;dr
I still would be a bit surprised if we sign him and there's just no indication from Holland, Ajax, Louis van Gaal, Daley Blind himself, or the Dutch media to assume we're even interested in Daley Blind. But maybe he plays the match of his life in midfield against Costa Rica tonight, and you always have to say: 'who knows what will happen after that'.
Daley himself stated that he is a person who needs to feel comfortable and safe to perform well. He also never started a season as first choice midfielder, he played there a lot last season, but over the last 4 years he was used as a fullback about 80% of the times. So at Ajax he has a great chance to become captain of a very nice club that plays Champions League football, and to be first choice player on his natural position where he still feels he needs to develop since he hasn´t played there that much.
Now if Frank de Boer says he is not expecting Blind to leave for a 'bigger foreign club', you can assume it´s the truth, because like I said, he doesn´t like to play games and usually is very accurate. But what he means by saying that, is that he doesn´t expect Daley to join Newcastle or Lazio Roma or clubs in that category. If Real Madrid, Barcelona or Manchester United would come, it would obviously be a different story.
With Van Gaal being United manager, it´s logical we´re linked to Blind. But I don´t think Van Gaal is interested in buying him already. Because it´s really simple:
We have two left backs with Evra and Shaw, Blind doesn't have much of a chance at playing LB competing with them. For midfield: he only played there 50% of the time for Ajax last season. He has yet to play a full season in midfield at a respectable level. So even if Van Gaal would like him and rates him, it's a pretty big risk, since we don't have the time to buy a player who needs to adjust to playing in midfield. You could say that Blind could be a good midfielder to give more depth to our squad, but with Cleverly, Fletcher, Fellaini, perhaps even Ando, we have enough of those already.
Also, Blind still has some time on his contract, was player of the year and Ajax usually gets very decent fees for players. If you want to talk Dutch players, someone like Nigel de Jong, who Van Gaal really seems to rate this tournament as his press conferences have show, would be a much better option for our midfield. Because De Jong is in his prime, he's experienced and really developed as the leader in midfield for Holland. He would also be cheaper than Daley Blind.
So tl;dr
I still would be a bit surprised if we sign him and there's just no indication from Holland, Ajax, Louis van Gaal, Daley Blind himself, or the Dutch media to assume we're even interested in Daley Blind. But maybe he plays the match of his life in midfield against Costa Rica tonight, and you always have to say: 'who knows what will happen after that'.
So are we now allowed to agree that, shock horror, Blind doesn't actually look like a hybrid between Maldini and Roberto Carlos after all? A decent player but no more than that.
If he was that good he wouldn't still be playing in the Dutch league.
He is a limited player, not better than a Santon
Suarez and van Nistelrooy were 23/24 when they moved, no?
Who the feck ever compared Blind to Maldini & Carlos on this forum ?
i thought he had a tidy game. 1 great cross
I think that he was very good today and after Sneijder and Robben, he was their best player.
He seems the sort of player that won't stand out 1 game particularly, but after bunch of games he would be invariably among your most consistent players.
Thought he was good today. Nothing special but solid.
Thought he was good today. Nothing special but solid.
He's a solid part of a squad that is limited by birth certificate but he is a totally unremarkable player that I don't personally think excels enough at anything to actually warrant buying him.
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