On June 03 2012 04:13 Steveling wrote: Btw any of you portuguese have info on coach Leonardo Zardim(spelling?)? The greek press says he's almost signed with Olympiakos. So what is he like?
Don't know about him I'm afraid but I was introduced to a young Greek called Ninis - is he consistent? His youtoob vids make him look comfortable on the ball and a good playmaker who can score, but youtoob does have a tendency to make anyone look good...
He is a great talent but he's plagued with accidents. Both feet good, strong shooting, good vision and dribbling in the Ozil/Iniesta style-you-cant-take-the-ball-from-me. So don't know if a big investment in him is wise. So many good players ruined by accidents.
On June 03 2012 04:13 Steveling wrote: Btw any of you portuguese have info on coach Leonardo Zardim(spelling?)? The greek press says he's almost signed with Olympiakos. So what is he like?
Jardim. He was decent this season ahead of Braga, and led a team full of average players to compete for the top 3 with Benfica and Porto. Got fired because of an intrigue with the president of the club. Before that he was also doing OK managing crappier teams. Can't say he's the next Mourinho but Portuguese managers tend to do well outside of Portugal so maybe it's a good bet.
I actually thought Portugal played well. We had a number of chances, missed a penalty. All of Turkey's goals were silly defensive mistakes that hopefully won't happen in serious games.
Emre's a solid player, but he always surrounds himself with controversy. He has a pretty poor reputation now because of all of the racism incidents that he conjures up.
On a side note, I'm currently playing Football Manager 2010 and it's funny how overly decent Polish players are. On very first transfer window, Adrian Mierzejewski goes to AC Parma for like 2 millions and 16-years-old Piotr Parzyszek moves from De Graafschap to Chelsea. Also, players in Polish leagues are hugely overpaid compared to reality; playing with Serie C2 club, I couldn't even approach some random guys from Polish lower divisions, even though their skill was inferior to players I had. Well, in fact, the skill of 99% of Polish league players is overestimated in FM10 as well.
On June 05 2012 18:12 Pandemona wrote: Hazard Deal Confirmed Suprised hasn't been linked yet? But its official
I suppose everyone was waiting for you to do it.
Yeah umm good call. Going to United or City wouldve been just dumb, expected the move. Chelsea CL quali was the real kicker. I dont think he cares that they won it so much as they are in it. (ofcourse winning never hurt anyone). Mata Hazard double whammy with Ramires fitting in more centrally (Like he does/did for Brazil) might be nice since his energy is more valuable in the middle atleast to Chelsea.
On June 05 2012 18:12 Pandemona wrote: Hazard Deal Confirmed Suprised hasn't been linked yet? But its official
I suppose everyone was waiting for you to do it.
Yeah umm good call. Going to United or City wouldve been just dumb. Mata Hazard double whammy with Ramires fitting in more centrally (Like he does/did for Brazil) might be nice since his energy is more valuable in the middle atleast to Chelsea.
YES!!! 100342304203'eded. I mean Ramires was a beast playing in centre midfield, just a box to box midfielder he was great, then because we have no wingers he was put out wide but it was no where near his best place imo, he should be playing centre midfield in a 3 man CM or a 2 man CM. He needs to be a box to box midfield to use the energy he has to give properly. The ability to counter attack with Mata Torres Hulk (maybe) Hazard all with Ramires' crazy pace would be great for Chelsea. All depends who we get as manager >.<
On June 05 2012 18:12 Pandemona wrote: Hazard Deal Confirmed Suprised hasn't been linked yet? But its official
i wonder what number he will take maybe ballack's 13? or DD's 11?
Few rumours on CFC Forum, he wants Mata's no 10. Don't know, guess we will find out in the pre season tour of USA
Mata asked and got Benayoun's 10 last season, don't think he'll give it up easily. Just hoping there won't be much drama regarding numbering of all things >_>
On June 05 2012 18:12 Pandemona wrote: Hazard Deal Confirmed Suprised hasn't been linked yet? But its official
i wonder what number he will take maybe ballack's 13? or DD's 11?
Few rumours on CFC Forum, he wants Mata's no 10. Don't know, guess we will find out in the pre season tour of USA
Mata asked and got Benayoun's 10 last season, don't think he'll give it up easily. Just hoping there won't be much drama regarding numbering of all things >_>
Isn't Hazard a winger? Giving number 10 to a winger is weird.
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