[Albion] Matvienko

[trueblue]

LB cover and CB , seems sensible.

No idea what he plays like but I do think we could be quicker at the back with the ball , zip it around a bit more and push with pace when gaps appear. We are good but deffo an area we can improve. If he is a RDZ player then assume he fits this type

I don’t think he’d be brought in for that. The slow play at the back is a deliberate RDZ ploy.

 

[WhingForPresident]

Was just having a look at some reports from Ukraine to see if there was any inside info; nothing beyond the original sauces, but I did like this description of us:

'Moreover, David is sure that right now Matvienko is in London where he is participating in negotiations about his transition in the camp of a strong middle peasant in the elite division of the English championship.'

 

[Justice]

Where is it documented (the original sauce?) that de Zerbi is so keen on singing Matvienko as some posters are mentioning? All that I have seen are some articles or tweets where the simple 1+1=2 logics is applied (de Zerbi + Shakhtar + wants his own signings = must be possibly a ball-playing left-sided versatile defender from Ukraine).

Let me be clear, I have never seen him play (sure, we all possibly have - for Ukraine or some random UCL match but unless you are Swanny you are not able to analyze 22 players simultaneously)... he may be a good signing but I have also seen players with similar European competition experience that wouldn't be good enough for a top half Premier League side.

What are you waffling on about?

 

[Icy Gull]

Was just having a look at some reports from Ukraine to see if there was any inside info; nothing beyond the original sauces, but I did like this description of us:

'Moreover, David is sure that right now Matvienko is in London where he is participating in negotiations about his transition in the camp of a strong middle peasant in the elite division of the English championship.'

Norwich and Ipswich aren’t in the PL though

 

[HCxUK]

I don’t think he’d be brought in for that. The slow play at the back is a deliberate RDZ ploy.

He'd definitely be brought in to primarily play left centre-back alongside Dunk, but I had quick look at Transfermarkt and RDZ used him as a left back in 8 games when he was at Shakhtar, so he probably would provide cover to Perv if we don't sign another left back this window.

*edit misread original post apols*

 

[Machiavelli]

And Cucurella, Estupinan , and Mwepu . (c £15m admittedly) - it’s the age here that’s slightly different. 26 as opposed to 22/23 for an experienced top flight player.

The other thing to bear in mind is that our pool of CBs is ageing. Dunk 31, Web c28, Veltman c32, whereas van Hecke is much younger. It's good to have someone aged in between.

 

[Lifelong Supporter]

The other thing to bear in mind is that our pool of CBs is ageing. Dunk 31, Web c28, Veltman c32, whereas van Hecke is much younger. It's good to have someone aged in between.

Yes although he is 26 he is a defender and could therefore have a bit longer in the role than say a forward relying more on pace.

 

[rool]

Seems like Ajax were interested last summer as a replacement for Martinez but they went with the hapless bassey instead.

I didn't realise they were such big spenders.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

I don’t think he’d be brought in for that. The slow play at the back is a deliberate RDZ ploy.

I think it would be beneficial if the club put up the article about RDZ’s Centre back style on the big screen instead of the words to GOSBTS. I’m amazed that so many people have missed the memo.

 

[Justice]

I don’t think he’d be brought in for that. The slow play at the back is a deliberate RDZ ploy

I think it would be beneficial if the club put up the article about RDZ’s Centre back style on the big screen instead of the words to GOSBTS. I’m amazed that so many people have missed the memo.

The guy behind me constantly shouts get rid of it and I mean constantly when we pass out from the back despite it creating 90% of our goals. Of course he pays his money and can do what he wants within reason although come on you’ve been watching this play for almost four seasons now.

 

[schmunk]

I think it would be beneficial if the club put up the article about RDZ’s Centre back style on the big screen instead of the words to GOSBTS. I’m amazed that so many people have missed the memo.

Now is the time for waiting,
Now let the ball be still,
Hark at their forward players
Charge up towards they will,
So put your studs on it my boys,
And take the time from me,
And I’ll give you a role in us scoring a goal,
Oh it starts defensively!

 

[Justice]

I think it would be beneficial if the club put up the article about RDZ’s Centre back style on the big screen instead of the words to GOSBTS. I’m amazed that so many people have missed the memo.

Haven’t you answered your own question? if most can’t remember a few words to our anthem what chance do they have of understanding the coaches football tactics.

 

[Mexican Seagull]

I thought it was 64. Or was that wishful thinking.

I thought it was 70 and not wishful thinking

 

[dwayne]

I didn't realise they were such big spenders.

They spent 100mill on mostly rubbish in the summer !!

 

[rool]

They spent 100mill on mostly rubbish in the summer !!

Sorry, was a bad joke with a Bassey reference

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Sorry, was a bad joke with a Bassey reference

Shirely not?

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

The guy behind me constantly shouts get rid of it and I mean constantly when we pass out from the back despite it creating 90% of our goals. Of course he pays his money and can do what he wants within reason although come on you’ve been watching this play for almost four seasons now.

Sounds familiar, you’re not in the middle of the North Stand are you?

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

Now is the time for waiting,
Now let the ball be still,
Hark at their forward players
Charge up towards they will,
So put your studs on it my boys,
And take the time from me,
And I’ll give you a role in us scoring a goal,
Oh it starts defensively!

 

[Bring back Bryan wade!!]

Now is the time for waiting,
Now let the ball be still,
Hark at their forward players
Charge up towards they will,
So put your studs on it my boys,
And take the time from me,
And I’ll give you a role in us scoring a goal,
Oh it starts defensively!

In the words of Andy Gray, ‘Take a bow son, take a bow!’

 

[Justice]

Sounds familiar, you’re not in the middle of the North Stand are you?

Nope, bock D