[Albion] Veltman v Antonio

[Bozza]

What a tussle between these two today, which our man won hands down.

It was the spirit of the competition though - hard, physical and skilful but devoid of any play-acting histrionics.

They repeatedly gave each other appreciation for the other's play and then just got right back down to it again.

All credit to Antonio for not making a meal of one Veltman challenge which could have seen a yellow card come the Dutchman's way (although the ref was very card-shy today). Antonio quickly pulled himself and carried on, accepting an apologetic tap from Veltman as he jogged by.

Football how it should be played.

 

[Commander]

Veltman out muscled him a couple of times. Astonishing when you look at the size of Antonio. He’s a beast.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

The brick outhouse did fall over a lot though

 

[B-right-on]

What a tussle between these two today, which our man won hands down.

It was the spirit of the competition though - hard, physical and skilful but devoid of any play-acting histrionics.

They repeatedly gave each other appreciation for the other's play and then just got right back down to it again.

All credit to Antonio for not making a meal of one Veltman challenge which could have seen a yellow card come the Dutchman's way (although the ref was very card-shy today). Antonio quickly pulled himself and carried on, accepting an apologetic tap from Veltman as he jogged by.

Football how it should be played.

Absolutely. Was a good old fashioned battle without the Gravity Whore histrionics and turf magnet acting. Antonio is a unit, Veltman did exceptionally well to keep him under wraps.

 

[Hugo Rune]

Does it really get much more physical than marking Antonio?

Guns, washboard stomach, pecs of stone and bulging muscled thighs. Wow, what a specimen of a man.

A specimen you can now find in Joel’s pocket!

 

[jakarta]

Absolutely. Was a good old fashioned battle without the Gravity Whore histrionics and turf magnet acting. Antonio is a unit, Veltman did exceptionally well to keep him under wraps.

You do have to ask why this can't happen every week - a few well deployed yellow cards for the Mr Tumble's of this world perhaps?

 

[Snowflake]

Veltman is a tough nut and certainly picks up the Duffy mantle . I get the impression he likes a good mix up. At least one black eye this season. I think he’s fantastic.

 

[Weststander]

Great view of it first half from block D of NS.

Antonio’s only bit of joy was from the other side.

The Dutch Master was brilliant, an old fashioned man marking job.

I thought I saw Rice trying to influence Friend about the ‘unfairness’ of it all.

 

[Superphil]

It was a wonderful thing to see, Antonio was getting frustrated, which was great and funny, and absolutely there seemed to be a grudging repspect between the two players, sometimes you’ve simply met your match.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Guns and tree trunk thighs are no match for anticipation and know how.

Veltman easily my man of the match

 

[Motogull]

I thought I saw Rice trying to influence Friend about the ‘unfairness’ of it all.

Oh that's where Rice was today. Perhaps he should have joined in the game? Same for Bowen.

 

[Boroseagull]

This battle was picked up on the TV commentary I was watching. Overwhelmingly they decided Veltman won hands down.

 

[Napier]

Veltman is a tough nut and certainly picks up the Duffy mantle . I get the impression he likes a good mix up. At least one black eye this season. I think he’s fantastic.

Veltman was, imho, very much our unsung hero of the season. A quiet but consistent performer who never goes missing. It was great to see him score today and hear him say "see you next season".

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Veltman is a tough nut and certainly picks up the Duffy mantle . I get the impression he likes a good mix up. At least one black eye this season. I think he’s fantastic.

He’s had several black eyes now playing for us. He even managed to get one in a behind closed doors friendly against Portsmouth, which I think was his first experience of English football. He’s a definite for the you need 7 ready to kick off at a moment notice.

 

[Pavilionaire]

Veltman won the battle, but if there is one player that has a physically tough season it is Antonio - sole striker in a long season including a demanding European cup run. He has truly earned his summer break.

 

[Eric the meek]

Veltman was, imho, very much our unsung hero of the season. A quiet but consistent performer who never goes missing. It was great to see him score today and hear him say "see you next season".

There are lots of good observations in the comments above, but yours resonated. He never, ever, goes missing. He does the grunt work, game in, game out.

 

[Perkino]

He is my player of the season. Been superb in whichever position he is asked to play

 

[Wardy's twin]

Veltman was, imho, very much our unsung hero of the season. A quiet but consistent performer who never goes missing. It was great to see him score today and hear him say "see you next season".

pretty sure he was next in line for POTS

 

[aolstudios]

Guns and tree trunk thighs are no match for anticipation and know how.

Veltman easily my man of the match

By a mile today.
I'd say he's quietly (hence his card count being way lower than the damage he does) very likely the toughest player in our team

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Veltman had more trouble dealing with that seagull in his chimney.