acrossthepond 1178 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 We could've done a lot better, can't lie. Rafa's record with fullbacks has been pants so far, this guy looks like a nailed-on plum. Let's hope I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 12581 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 11 minutes ago, acrossthepond said: We could've done a lot better, can't lie. Rafa's record with fullbacks has been pants so far, this guy looks like a nailed-on plum. Let's hope I'm wrong. Hoping he's more Daryl Murphy than Lazaar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1222 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I was more overwhelmed when Daniel Cordone signed. Hopefully he proves me wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneColdStephenIreland 74 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 He'll be alright. He's not came to start games and i havent seen much of him so ill give him a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToony 41 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Welp, he's only 23 so that's good. And according to transfermarket his primary position is as a right back but he can play left back as well. So all that chatter about what little playing time he got at Liverpool and Marseilles implying that he's complete crap means nothing to me now since he was only 19/20 at the time. Let's hope he can do a job when called upon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1839 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 He played 43 times for Marseilles actually. It's the fact that the mackems preferred Billy Jones to him that more concerning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 26385 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Not the most exciting signing, but it doesn't matter too much if we end up with the other players we need. There are always some filler signings in every window to bolster the squad. We've lost some defensive cover at right back now Anita has gone so this new Spanish kid is probably in as back up for yedlin. Fair dos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1222 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I see his comments have wound the scum down the road right up, daft Championship dwelling tramps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 26385 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 What did he say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 56 minutes ago, David Kelly said: He played 43 times for Marseilles actually. It's the fact that the mackems preferred Billy Jones to him that more concerning. Apparently that was down to having to pay for him if he played more games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1222 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 “From the first moment that Rafa Benitez called me, I just knew that I had to come here. “I aim to do as well as I can and I’m very happy with the challenge ahead. “The fact that some of the staff and players are Spanish speakers is helping me to settle and communicate better. “I think Rafa Benitez is going to take this club to where it belongs to be. “All I can say is that I have come here to work hard and give everything, on and off the pitch. “The fact that I can play in different positions has helped me to play more, I just want to play whether it is left, right or whatever. “The fact I already know the Premier League is going to help me adapt more quickly. “I already know the city I was living near the city centre, so I’ll have no problems adapting quickly. “I went from Real Madrid to Atletico – I was very young. I played for Sunderland but now I’ve got the opportunity to join this big club, the biggest in the north east.” The unwashed fail to realise he's been signed as back up and will not be playing much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 17238 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Not too blown away by what others have said about him but I'm putting some faith in Rafa to coach him into a decent defender. Him being able to play on both flanks will probably come in useful as the season wears on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1222 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Seems this has given the unwashed a voice Lads, take a look at your shambles of a club before commenting on one with a bright future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 2 hours ago, Anorthernsoul said: The unwashed fail to realise he's been signed as back up and will not be playing much He's a fair shot of being first choice LB as things stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 12581 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Google translate says his name means "Handcuff". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 42163 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Already like him after that top class bit of mackem baiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 12581 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 RTG is using the "And a bet the mags'll lap it up" Whereas we're mostly laughing at how much it's bothering them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1839 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 On 21/07/2017 at 5:54 PM, adios said: Apparently that was down to having to pay for him if he played more games. I meant the support rather than the management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Ah, I did misread that though I'll take Rafa's opinion over theirs anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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