aolstudios
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Point taken
Although tbf, without that nutty Prem release clause JV would've cost tens of millions
[Albion] Joel Veltman signs from Ajax in a 3-year deal
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Point taken
Although tbf, without that nutty Prem release clause JV would've cost tens of millions
Parts (most of it was about Ten Hag and his Eredivisie signings so I just left that out) of some Dutch interview with Veltman a couple of weeks ago:
You were not with the Dutch national team in the last international matches. Have you already put the World Cup out of your mind?
“No, you never get that out of your head. I've had a good season. Missed only two games, one due to covid and one due to a calf injury. Then you hope for a chance at Oranje, but I'm not going to say that I belong. Louis van Gaal knows me well, and so does his assistant Danny Blind. They know what to do with me. Just like Brighton, the Orange plays 3-5-2, but the competition in the back is fierce, with Stefan de Vrij, Matthijs de Ligt and Jurriën Timber. My versatility could be an advantage: I can play anywhere in defense, including as a back, including on the left. I showed that.”
Anyway, about Ajax: the club may still need a right back who can also be in the center of the defence.
“Funny, something like this already came up on Twitter: a number of fans wondered if it wasn't a crazy idea to bring Joël Veltman back. Nice to read, and I had great years in Amsterdam, but I'm in the right place at Brighton. I am happy here.”
Happy to constantly see him mentioning how happy he is in Brighton. And I hope king Louie brings him to the World Cup.
You were not with the Dutch national team in the last international matches. Have you already put the World Cup out of your mind?
“No, you never get that out of your head. I've had a good season. Missed only two games, one due to covid and one due to a calf injury. Then you hope for a chance at Oranje, but I'm not going to say that I belong. Louis van Gaal knows me well, and so does his assistant Danny Blind. They know what to do with me. Just like Brighton, the Orange plays 3-5-2, but the competition in the back is fierce, with Stefan de Vrij, Matthijs de Ligt and Jurriën Timber. My versatility could be an advantage: I can play anywhere in defense, including as a back, including on the left. I showed that.”
Anyway, about Ajax: the club may still need a right back who can also be in the center of the defence.
“Funny, something like this already came up on Twitter: a number of fans wondered if it wasn't a crazy idea to bring Joël Veltman back. Nice to read, and I had great years in Amsterdam, but I'm in the right place at Brighton. I am happy here.”
Happy to constantly see him mentioning how happy he is in Brighton. And I hope king Louie brings him to the World Cup.
aolstudios
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Interesting that Joel said a few weeks ago, when asked about his first impressions of the man who made him Ajax captain. Was that he took some getting used to. He knew his stuff but that he was lacking in personality & his team talks were boring
Taybha
Whalewhine
Yet another brilliant performance yesterday,how has this bloke not got a song yet is beyond me,Moyes actually moved Antonio away from Veltmans pockets to save any further embarressment,to think we forked out less than a round of drinks for 5 people at the London stadium for Veltman is mind boggling.
aolstudios
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Our defence isn't just better with JV in it, it's more grownup.
Far less last ditch, backs against the wall incidents now. We defend like a top 6 team
Nobby Cybergoat
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His consistency of performance is remarkable. Crazy that he even plays for us
No decent song for Groß is even worse. Tross too.
Mackenzie
Old Brightonian
Joel Veltman wooooha
Joel Veltman wooooooooohhhaa
He didn’t cost too much
He’ll kick you in the nuts.
Sorted.
Joel Veltman wooooooooohhhaa
He didn’t cost too much
He’ll kick you in the nuts.
Sorted.
He signed for three years two years ago. Has he had a new contract since, and if so, when is he signed to now?
We're the Stripes
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Club have a year's option so effectively signed to 2024.
Yoof near me, yesterday, were trying to start the old Batman theme 'nee nee nee (etc) Velt man'.
But I told them to be quiet or boooooooo.
But I told them to be quiet or boooooooo.
aolstudios
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AstroSloth
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Best signing since we've been in the Prem.
That's very impressive considering we signed Bissouma, Cucurella and Groß.
That's very impressive considering we signed Bissouma, Cucurella and Groß.
aolstudios
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Seconded
LamieRobertson
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Saw him taking on liquids and one of those energy things only say 10 mins into the second half and was subbed shortly after….anything mentioned post match as to whether he was ill? Or was it purely tactical
aolstudios
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I wondered that too
Personally I think that's genius and a great chant. Hope it catches on. We can then boo him when he doesn't clap us.
LamieRobertson
Not awoke
GP talked about him in the Fulham presser today …apparently he had some stiffness in his neck and feeling dizzy hence he went off ..reported today without any problems..I’m reading from that he should be ok to play tomorrow