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James Rodriguez
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) are here to discuss Amad saving our blushes in a win against Southampton as well as our now annual loss at home to Brighton. They discuss Amorim's post-match comments, revisit how mid-table we may or may not be, and discuss some transfer news.
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Done in the footy forum
https://www.redcafe.net/f7/james-rodriguez-porto-superstar-347712/
https://www.redcafe.net/f7/james-rodriguez-porto-superstar-347712/
And it's pronounced Hamez not James.
Nope. I am called James and it is Definately pronounced "james"
But not the transfer forum.
We just need another winger to sort CM.
No need to preface threads with apologies. If you don't see an existing thread that isn't fairly current, feel free to create one.
Sexy name 
Looks a good player
Oh I feel free, just normally I can find one already, this is the first time I coudn't.
His name keeps popping up, it seems we are watching him closely so wont be surprised if he was one of our signings this summer.
My only question is....do we need another winger?
My only question is....do we need another winger?
Is this in your mind or do you have a source?
No source but a few sites incl twitter keep mentioning we've been watching him and that we have first refusal...
Funnily enough, I saw something the other day saying that we have watched him regularly this season and that we are waiting for the right moment to bid.
I also read that they think he could become a CM in the future.
I also read that they think he could become a CM in the future.
So Gambit & Brwned
His basic stats look good but is he any good?
The Mail and the MEN are running with the story, claiming that Ando will be going the other way.
His basic stats look good but is he any good?
The Mail and the MEN are running with the story, claiming that Ando will be going the other way.
Thought he was more an attacking midfielder then winger? Bit like Hazard who can play either.
You do realise we've got a Porto supporter that posts on here? Ask him, he'll know best.
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Really looking forward to seeing him play but I'll never find the time to watch any more than 1 game from the Portuguese league a season.
To me he's in the same mold as Kagawa, his primary skill is his dribbling but he has enough talent and creativity to pull off wonderful passes. But I wouldn't say it's his specialty so as a central midfielder it would be interesting. He does have a knack for scoring goals so why waste him sitting back in central midfield?
We've mainly used James as a winger, though I don't think that's his best position. I think he has the skills to play at AM or in the hole, and he usually tries to drift into those positions anyway.
He dribbles well, has a good pass and shot on him, and is very intelligent for his age. Very composed finisher as well. Not very fast (not slow either, just average) and doesn't help much in defending.
I don't think this is the proper moment for him to leave though. Another season here and he would get first team football every game and probably be the star in our team, as Hulk is likely to leave. He still has some limitations, mainly that he seems to do A LOT better when coming off from the bench than when he's a starter.
He's already a better player than Gaitan and 4 years younger. Our best scorer in the league this season and a good number of assists.
Some rumours here discussing the possibility of a deal involving Anderson, which I would hate as I don't see much future in Anderson any more and I think James Rodríguez can soon be worth the full value of his clause (45 million euros).
He dribbles well, has a good pass and shot on him, and is very intelligent for his age. Very composed finisher as well. Not very fast (not slow either, just average) and doesn't help much in defending.
I don't think this is the proper moment for him to leave though. Another season here and he would get first team football every game and probably be the star in our team, as Hulk is likely to leave. He still has some limitations, mainly that he seems to do A LOT better when coming off from the bench than when he's a starter.
He's already a better player than Gaitan and 4 years younger. Our best scorer in the league this season and a good number of assists.
Some rumours here discussing the possibility of a deal involving Anderson, which I would hate as I don't see much future in Anderson any more and I think James Rodríguez can soon be worth the full value of his clause (45 million euros).
Arruda, I think your last sentence sums up exactly why we probably would make a move for him this season.
Could you tell us a bit more about the Gaitan comparison?
Could you tell us a bit more about the Gaitan comparison?
From the very few times I've seen him, looks like a good intelligent player who comes infield from the flanks like how Nasri and Silva did against us. If Hazard goes to City then I wouldn't mind him here as a cheaper alternative. Midfield is the main priority but a player like this could help our attack create through the middle and help us hold the ball in tighter games despite playing wide rather than cm.
In terms of playing style they're not very different, they occupy the same position in the pitch, i.e., they've both been used as wingers and both can play as AM (and are probably better at it).
Thing is, Gaitan seems to have stagnated a bit and is much less consistence than James. In his moments of brilliance he is certainly as good as James but these "moments" seem to come far less often, he had a far less productive season. James is consistently improving every season, unlike Gaitan. He can (not saying he will, but he certainly seem to have the potential, with such maturity at only 20 years old) become one of the best players in the world.
On the other hand, and for all the above reasons, James will probably be a more expensive option than Gaitan, certainly 10-15ish million euros more.
Sounds promising. I remember reading that Carlos Valderrama believes he can become a central midfielder in the future, or at least play there for Columbia.
I've almost decided that this is my Muppet choice for the summer. He's said all the right things about coming here and he's very much under the radar compared to players like Hazard, whilst it seems we're following him closely. Sounds like the type of signing we'd make. Plus he's still only 19.
I've almost decided that this is my Muppet choice for the summer. He's said all the right things about coming here and he's very much under the radar compared to players like Hazard, whilst it seems we're following him closely. Sounds like the type of signing we'd make. Plus he's still only 19.
Cheers for that Arruda, hope you visit here more often, it's nice to have a view from Portugal in here.
Anyway, I've heard that James has quite a wand of a left foot; crossing, shooting , hype or true?
Are there any genuine central midfielders playing in Portugal who we should be interested in?
What has happen to the two wonderkids and eventual legends in FM, Veloso and Moutinho? And there's another who used to turn up for Everton, Fernandes or something?
Yes, he has a very good passing range and shoots very well. He has an extreme composure in front of goal for a 20 year old, very rarely wastes a chance.
These are my favourite finishes from him, the Benfica one specially because it was a high-pressure game and that goal basically put us in the title run again. He slots it as calmly as if it were in training.
(No homo) but he's a good looking chap too. Get him and Kagawa in and that would be a marketing dream.
Whenever I see him play, I'm reminded of Hatem Ben Arfa.
From what I've seen, Witsel looks an interesting player. Tall, skillful, mobile, tricky. Could be our answer to Toure.
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What's his style like, dribbler or playmaker?
Yeah I'd like to know too. What is his dribbling like?
Phew. Thanks for the clarification. For a moment there I thought you had sex with men.
A lot of posters have sex with men. I suspect Erica, and I'm almost certain of MG. MUM may be a dark horse.
Ew. I'd rather she had sex with men.
Yes, so we buy the "new ronaldinho", and then trade him back to the same club we bought him from to sign the "new ronaldo" 
They really need to stop doing these labels, it never helps. Also it makes no sense that we would trade a central midfielder, considering how weak we are there already for yet another winger, a position we are well stocked in.
They really need to stop doing these labels, it never helps. Also it makes no sense that we would trade a central midfielder, considering how weak we are there already for yet another winger, a position we are well stocked in.
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