If he ends up staying do you think he'll get abuse from Real Madrid fans?
Undoubtedly. They are by a country mile, the most fickle fans anywhere.
If he ends up staying do you think he'll get abuse from Real Madrid fans?
I don´t think so, if they forgot di Maria gesture or Cristiano "sadness", then everything will be ok, although might be some exceptions, from pro Mourinho fansIf he ends up staying do you think he'll get abuse from Real Madrid fans?
I don´t think so, if they forgot di Maria gesture or Cristiano "sadness", then everything will be ok, although might be some exceptions, from pro Mourinho fans
There are some of them,but they are not the majority opinion.Iker whistles come in my opinion from the idea that he was an snitch,the guilty of his exit,as Ramos.When he put the finger in Vilanova's eye most of madridistas were ashamed but his fans prepared a banner in the stadium saying "your finger shows us the way".Something like "he defends Madrid against referees and conspirations and the players are prima donnas,a band of traitors".In that time Mourinho had a spokesman in twitter called Paramés and used to say "if you are not with Mou you are pseudo madridista",an atmosphere of great tension all the time,besides Ultra Sur loved him and many fans felt easily influenced by themIs there many of them around? He wasn't exactly successful there and didn't carry himself with much dignity, painting Madrid in a bad light in my opinion.
Anyone care to speculate on whether van Gaal see Ramos as a RB or CB?
If you think Ramos would leave Real Madrid to play RB at United you are absolutely off your rocker.
One of two things will happen now. Madrid will either make peace, and offer a nice contract extension. And Mammy Ramos will be happy.
Or more likely, they'll now dangle him with a high price tag to all of Europe. If they happens, I can somehow see City or Chelsea coming into the picture and getting him. And Mammy Ramos will be unhappy, but she'll just have to take it because she has no say anyway.
Like I said 20-30 forum pages ago, this one will end in tears.
What difference does it make? He has played there pleanty of times for Spain. We have all talked here about if he was to move; he would move for the money, not for the love of football or the club.
However, if they do sell Ramos to Chelsea or City where exactly is that 30 odd million going to come back to? It's going to come back to us or they spend the year with an unhappy GK & an average defense ( pretty average as it is).
Playing out of position for the national side is different, one off games. No top CB enjoys having to feature on the flank, it is a demotion of sorts. He would expect to be played at CB and that is exactly where he would play 9 times out of 10 if he was to come here.
I saw smalling, as I'm sure others did, step up into a leadership position last year as he led the line. Sure he needs more experience at it but I believe that any of the older players that I mentioned in my post and you critiqued do bring that leadership our defense needs. What I love about Boateng is his ability to snuff out fires just based off his position and reading of the game. Neuer's heroics aside, Boateng was the reason why Bayern didn't ship 3-4 goals in the first 15 minutes of that first leg, as he constantly made last ditch tackles. He also is comfortable on the ball and has the vision to create spaces with his passing. Benatia I agree with your assessment, it's just a matter of bringing in an experienced head that can stabilize the back line. Yes, I realize CBs with on ball capabilities are prized by LVG, but Benatia checks off enough boxes where I think he'd be worth a punt at the 25 million euros he was being shopped at IIRC. Had we had the Vidic and Rio even of 2012/13 I would never advocate for his purchase, but obviously we don't. And Varane's inclusion is based on his potential and how he could be a complete defender who fits perfectly in the modern game, while also being capable of leading the line for the next decade. Obviously at this moment in time I wouldn't expect him to walk into the side and solve all our answers, but in two seasons I could very well see him overthrow Thiago Silva/Boateng as the best defender in the game.
Yes, his capabilities on the ball and his leadership are Ramos' two biggest strengths, but I believe his shortcomings in other areas as a defender make him a shaky buy and therefore not worth the 30 million pounds were being quoted. We could do worse, and if he really is the best CB we have a realistic chance at getting, so be it, but I'd just rather not focus on him solely.
so?His ideal position would mean our best CB of last season be demoted.
Sergio Ramos said:"Coaches have used me as a kind of Comodín," he continues. A Comodín is a wild card. "'We need a striker', striker. 'We need a midfielder', midfielder. Right-wing, pivot, centre-back, full-back, right, left. I've never felt uncomfortable anywhere. I could happily play [at right-back again] if needed but I'm more comfortable centrally now. You're the axis of the defence, you lead, you organise, you have hierarchy, status, you position the full-backs. My evolution has been intellectual, emotional too. You learn quickly at Madrid. Every lesson here is three elsewhere. I'm a centre-back now."
Considering how narrow we play a back line of ramos-smalling-left footed CB-blind
Is a significant improvement on
Valencia-Ramos-left footed CB-blind
I know both smalling and jones can play RB; but ramos is thrice the RB they are. I dont want to talk about this again as I did in the valencia thread; but the fact we play so narrow would mean that Ramos plays predominantly centrally; and again dribbles with his head up bringing the ball forward much like blind does on the left.
The least of our worries defensively is our RCB spot; our most worrying being both the RB spot and the LCB spot. Ramos rightfully should get some game time there but the tough cnut van gaal is; wouldn't suprise me going after a left footed CB.
Just imagine
Ramos-Smalling-Dragovic/Rojo-Blind
That is drool worthy.
I'm clutching at nothing, It's an example of when a player of experience is valuable, nothing more. You are the one who wants to give it more importance that it has.
@Santiago_KinderBueno
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/feb/10/sergio-ramos-manchester-united
He simply won't accept being shifted into the RB spot imo, as he will view himself as the best CB in the team, and rightly so. If we want a RB, we shouldn't be signing him.
LvG played Jones at LCB. He clearly isn't hell bent on the left footer at LCB idea. I think Ramos and smalling can be a decent CB partnership.
Enough is enough. I am sure that madrid have our number whenever they meet up to our demands regarding de gea.
Go get dragovic now; he makes that LCB spot his own every time I see him.
One of two things will happen now. Madrid will either make peace, and offer a nice contract extension. And Mammy Ramos will be happy.
Or more likely, they'll now dangle him with a high price tag to all of Europe. If they happens, I can somehow see City or Chelsea coming into the picture and getting him. And Mammy Ramos will be unhappy, but she'll just have to take it because she has no say anyway.
Like I said 20-30 forum pages ago, this one will end in tears.
One of two things will happen now. Madrid will either make peace, and offer a nice contract extension. And Mammy Ramos will be happy.
Or more likely, they'll now dangle him with a high price tag to all of Europe. If they happens, I can somehow see City or Chelsea coming into the picture and getting him. And Mammy Ramos will be unhappy, but she'll just have to take it because she has no say anyway.
Like I said 20-30 forum pages ago, this one will end in tears.
you seem to love that Dragovic guy
I have not heard about Rojo's ambidexterityYes i do bro. I just feel that sometimes the players that cost a bit less can suprise people alot. I regard him as the replacement of vidic; not in playing style but with regards to the type of transfer it would be. Furthermore, i can think of only 2 or 3 ball playing defenders who are ambidextrous like him.
Its the same reason i assume we went in for Rojo as soon as possible.
Surely more likely that An agreement will be reached and Ramos will move to United as De Gea moves to Madrid. Can't see him moving to anywhere other than United.
Just imagine
Ramos-Smalling-Dragovic/Rojo-Blind
That is drool worthy.
I have not heard about Rojo's ambidexterity
Who do people prefer out of Ramos & Otamendi?
Because if you do get Ramos, Real will probably end up getting Otamendi
Yes, he would walk into our side and start. But that's also because we were very poor defensively last year and would be an obvious upgrade. It's just about context. There were people on this board calling for shawcross to come in, lest we forget that. Any defender who is better than our current crop is obviously going to be seen in a higher light, because our defense was glaringly bad, it's just human nature. As I've said a million times on this thread, if we get him cool, but I'd rather kick the tires on something else. If he's the best we can get, ok that's cool, and if he becomes the star of the team I'll more than happily eat my words.@King Kendrick
smalling did step up a bid by the last year, but both in terms of the solidity of his game and the leadership he's still distanct away from maturity. there is still some naivety inside his personality. watch out how did he response whenever we conceded a goal that he thought we shouldn't be. his body language and facial expression did give out some negativity which could hinder him from stepping up further to command in the back line. in one day i want to see him just showing out some iron face whatever it happens, just like what rio & vidic did.
maybe in a longer run even jones could be one day to step up as a genuine leader in the back line. go review our first two league games of the last season when he played alongside two juniors of him. his calm & leadership really impressed me and that two were the best games of him i've ever seen. and jones was regarded as the most complete player after edwards when he first joined us. i like varane, but i don't know if he is really a more complete player than jones. but jones needs to wipe out his baby fat immediately.
and no doubt boateng was not available anyway. weeks ago he went out to say he is happy in bayern and won't consider a leave. i bet we did inquire with bayern of his availability.
kompany did drop out of his form by the last season and it's temporary. but silva have regressed severely as shown in his recent copa america games and i'm afraid he might have past it. naming top 10 best current defenders is no way under my capability. you can't do that unless you watch almost all the games worldwide and this job can only belong to the professionals.
not trying to push you to the corner, dude. but saying ramos is not a top player is really over-reaching even he's not my cup of tea. i would say a top player is he can walk in any top club and to be their starting eleven. i really won't see much top clubs would reject ramos due to footballing reasons if they need a new defender for replacement
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The BBC mentioned nothing on Gundogen. The BBC are in a whole different bracked of reliability when compared to SSN.His brother, the agent angling for a better deal? SSN and the BBC who have said Gundogen and numerous others were signing and didnt? If you buy into all of that stuff mate then you are in for a long transfer window.
Ahhh some sense on here rather than talkomg about mums and dads. Definitely RB for me. With the occasional LCB spot.
If you think Ramos would leave Real Madrid to play RB at United you are absolutely off your rocker.
This is insane. Of course van Gaal wants him in CB position, it makes absolutely no sense to buy 29 year old Ramos and shift him to righback. I don’t know how could you even think that. He played for Spain as RB but it isn’t the case for a long long time. He was decent because he has great technique, but Carvajal is a massive improvement (hell, even Arbolea played there before Dani, and he’s shite).Again its not a question of demotion. He isnt coming to united to get a promotion; he is coming here for the money.
If i was ramos ofcourse id want to play CB but the question was where does van gaal see ramos playing. His ideal position would mean our best CB of last season be demoted. LCB position is not Ramos's strongest position if you look at it through van gaals eyes.
I wasn't the one who brought it up.
It was Evans, Rojo and Blackett; a donkey could have done a better job. That's not a case for buying a donkey.
Suprised you have become such a fan; a couple of months back he wasn't even in your top 5.
Agree with that.One of the least exciting summer signings ever, to think we have bid 29 mil is a big indicator that there is a huge talent shortage worldwide.