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[Albion] Joel Veltman signs from Ajax in a 3-year deal
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Monsieur Le Plonk
Lethargy in motion
Totally agree. Bissouma too
Icy Gull
Back on the rollercoaster
- Jul 5, 2003
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He did
He's gotta be wondering why he's wasting his time in Sussex.
Shooting Star
Well-known member
That inside turn where he beat two Leicester defenders (and was then fouled before reaching the box) was silky.
Move White to the centre of the 3 and drop Dunk, I never thought I would say that but something is not right with Dunk.
No I wouldn’t. I would ‘rest’ Dunk who has been really poor all season and start a back 3 of Veltman, White and Webster.
Might not concede as many goals though. He’s not been at the races at all this season.
He’s a problem for Potter as he’s almost undroppable due to being captain and his status within the club but there’s no way he would be in the starting 11 on form.
We need him to step up now and show us the Dunk of the last 3 seasons and that he is real Captain material.
aolstudios
Well-known member
Spot on
I didn’t think he was terrible in the last few games, but definitely not his usual high standard. Personally, I wouldn’t leave him out, as this is a team void of leadership, and we need him for that as much as anything.
Webster has dropped off quite alarmingly having started so well.
White reads the game well, but won’t win much physically. Veltman has been impressive but also light.
Burn is simply not good enough.
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Doc Lynam
I hate the Daily Mail
- Jun 19, 2011
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Interesting call, Dunk for me is one of the few leaders we have out there though.
Blackadder
Brighton Bhuna Boy
Dunk is definitely not at his best at the moment, Hopefully it's just temporary.
Wimbledon were in the Prem League back in the 90s, They had a certain way of playing, direct long ball attacks. Their defence was very affective.
They brought in a Norwegian manager called Egil Olsen who changed defence from man marking to zonal defending. The Wimbledon defenders just didn't take to it and the club was relegated.
LD was at his best at the centre of a 4 batting the ball back with Duffy. He may not be comfortable with a back 3, or zonal defending or he may be hacked off that he didn't get his big move to Chelsea that was rumored back in the summer? who knows? either way we need the old Lewis back and soon.
Wimbledon were in the Prem League back in the 90s, They had a certain way of playing, direct long ball attacks. Their defence was very affective.
They brought in a Norwegian manager called Egil Olsen who changed defence from man marking to zonal defending. The Wimbledon defenders just didn't take to it and the club was relegated.
LD was at his best at the centre of a 4 batting the ball back with Duffy. He may not be comfortable with a back 3, or zonal defending or he may be hacked off that he didn't get his big move to Chelsea that was rumored back in the summer? who knows? either way we need the old Lewis back and soon.
https://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzak...an-heerlijk-niemand-begint-over-veltmannetjes
Joël Veltman is having a good time at Brighton & Hove Albion. The former Ajax player often plays as a wingback at the English club, while he has also found his egg off the field in Brighton.
'In terms of location, Brighton reminds me a bit of IJmuiden', says Veltman, who grew up in the Dutch port city, in an interview with ELF Voetbal Magazine . 'I was used to the sound of seagulls. Brighton is a pleasant, quiet city. There is a typical British pier with such an arcade hall. A small version of Santa Monica in Los Angeles. There is a roller coaster. We have been in that many times, 'says Veltman.
Veltman is also happy at the club. He still knows how to remember his first day. 'A number of players were surprised that I exchanged Ajax for Brighton, for only nine tons. The latter had to do with that appointment with Marc Overmars (Veltman was not allowed to leave a year earlier due to the departure of Matthijs de Ligt, ed.). And yes, you can think: with Ajax you play Champions League every season and not even European at Brighton. '
Nevertheless, Veltman is still behind his choice for Brighton. After all, the club plays in the Premier League and that is slightly different from the Eredivisie. 'My first matches were a kind of hazing,' he says. 'It quickly became clear that more is allowed in England than in the Netherlands. I am curious about the intensity in competitions with an audience. That is where the charm of English football lies. We can hardly imagine a full stadium anymore. '
'Delicious, nobody starts talking about' Veltmannetjes ''
In England, Veltman was also able to start from scratch. 'Delicious. Nobody starts talking about "Veltmen". Yes, I sometimes made mistakes at Ajax. But who not? In the Netherlands I kept the image of someone who goes wrong every game. From someone who would not be good enough for Ajax ', said Veltman.
The defender did not read or watch everything that was written or said about him. He got a few things through the media and that was annoying at times. 'But if several trainers appreciate you, you play 246 matches for Ajax, make it to the Dutch national team and now play for a nice club in the Premier League, that says enough. In the Netherlands you quickly have a stamp and you cannot get rid of that quickly.
Winning Tottenham Hotspur
In the Premier League, Veltman already ran into some old teammates. But it didn't stop there. 'When I recently played against Tottenham and saw Lucas Moura running, I also had to swallow. He stopped us two years ago with that late goal from the Champions League final. No, I was not going to rush him, haha. The fact that we beat Spurs felt extra good. '
Joël Veltman is having a good time at Brighton & Hove Albion. The former Ajax player often plays as a wingback at the English club, while he has also found his egg off the field in Brighton.
'In terms of location, Brighton reminds me a bit of IJmuiden', says Veltman, who grew up in the Dutch port city, in an interview with ELF Voetbal Magazine . 'I was used to the sound of seagulls. Brighton is a pleasant, quiet city. There is a typical British pier with such an arcade hall. A small version of Santa Monica in Los Angeles. There is a roller coaster. We have been in that many times, 'says Veltman.
Veltman is also happy at the club. He still knows how to remember his first day. 'A number of players were surprised that I exchanged Ajax for Brighton, for only nine tons. The latter had to do with that appointment with Marc Overmars (Veltman was not allowed to leave a year earlier due to the departure of Matthijs de Ligt, ed.). And yes, you can think: with Ajax you play Champions League every season and not even European at Brighton. '
Nevertheless, Veltman is still behind his choice for Brighton. After all, the club plays in the Premier League and that is slightly different from the Eredivisie. 'My first matches were a kind of hazing,' he says. 'It quickly became clear that more is allowed in England than in the Netherlands. I am curious about the intensity in competitions with an audience. That is where the charm of English football lies. We can hardly imagine a full stadium anymore. '
'Delicious, nobody starts talking about' Veltmannetjes ''
In England, Veltman was also able to start from scratch. 'Delicious. Nobody starts talking about "Veltmen". Yes, I sometimes made mistakes at Ajax. But who not? In the Netherlands I kept the image of someone who goes wrong every game. From someone who would not be good enough for Ajax ', said Veltman.
The defender did not read or watch everything that was written or said about him. He got a few things through the media and that was annoying at times. 'But if several trainers appreciate you, you play 246 matches for Ajax, make it to the Dutch national team and now play for a nice club in the Premier League, that says enough. In the Netherlands you quickly have a stamp and you cannot get rid of that quickly.
Winning Tottenham Hotspur
In the Premier League, Veltman already ran into some old teammates. But it didn't stop there. 'When I recently played against Tottenham and saw Lucas Moura running, I also had to swallow. He stopped us two years ago with that late goal from the Champions League final. No, I was not going to rush him, haha. The fact that we beat Spurs felt extra good. '
LamieRobertson
Not awoke
https://www.brightonandhovealbion.c...n-initiation-song-more-daunting-than-bernabeu
Veltman: Initiation song more daunting than Bernabeu!
Dutch defender found life easier in a huge Champions League tie than singing in front of his Albion teammates.
Veltman: Initiation song more daunting than Bernabeu!
Dutch defender found life easier in a huge Champions League tie than singing in front of his Albion teammates.
Greg Bobkin
Silver Seagull
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Badger Boy
Mr Badger
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Well, look at that...
Alright, [MENTION=38362]vagabond[/MENTION], give it a rest with your self congratulatory post bounces.
If I ever get proved right about something, you won't see me doing it!