Mr X Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Good signing that most thought wouldn't happen, how confident are you that he will make the step up to the premiership? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naiser Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Woots and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Big watch; check Holding Shirt; check Smiling; check And in a style that doesn't look like a cat just ****ed on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Another centre half was essential but I'll not be getting carried away just yet. Time will tell if it's money well spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Good signing that most thought wouldn't happen, how confident are you that he will make the step up to the premiership? Really? Most thought it wouldn't happen? A few hand wringing types on a forum aren't most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Chalk that one off my itk card batman *ticked* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Good to see we did go for the 5 year contract. Really hope people give him some time to settle. Like Wanyama, he will make mistakes but will eventually come good. He's 24 (I think) and coming from a much weaker league. He's not likely to hit the ground running. Also won a few quid on this one when it was at 2/1. Lovely. Ah bit if he turns out to be total cr@p the usual suspects will be having a go at Les for tying him down for so long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 He should fit well into our 1-4-3-3 system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbendy Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 "http://www.on-up.co.uk/news/tragedy-alp-britons-missing/ Tragedy in the Alps – Five Britons Missing after Avalanche Snow slide ‘may have been caused by lone mountaineer’ ahead of group" When will we see you.... again.... When will we share... precious moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldridge Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 I'm glad the interviewer remembered to ask whether playing in the premier league had always been a big ambition of his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 At fecking last... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Disappointed that we didn't wait an extra couple of hours to panic Celtic into dropping the price. I don't know why we are always in such a rush to complete our transfer activity so swiftly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Good signing that most thought wouldn't happen, how confident are you that he will make the step up to the premiership? He's just left the Premiership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 At fecking last... hallelujah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 He should fit well into our 1-4-3-3 system. It's like a Bat-sign to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckenham Saint Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Who's next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 He's just left the Premiership. albeit the Scottish premiership Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 errr................. is it pronounced van D I C K? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VVD Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Hey guys. Celtic fan here. I just saw Sky Sports absolutely embarrassing stats comparison of Van Dijk and Yoshida and I will assure you. Van Dijk is a cracking player and those sultans don't do him justice whatsoever. They also talked about him being slow. He is in no way slow, quite the contrary. Anyway I just wanted to wish you guys and Virgil luck in the coming season, I'll be rooting for Southampton to do well. Best of luck! Hail Hail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 At fecking last... But you told us he wasn't going to sign Alps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Hey guys. Celtic fan here. I just saw Sky Sports absolutely embarrassing stats comparison of Van Dijk and Yoshida and I will assure you. Van Dijk is a cracking player and those sultans don't do him justice whatsoever. They also talked about him being slow. He is in no way slow, quite the contrary. Anyway I just wanted to wish you guys and Virgil luck in the coming season, I'll be rooting for Southampton to do well. Best of luck! Hail Hail Thanks for the positive post. As much as Yoshi is a nice fella, we really don't need another so it is good to know that Virgil is an upgrade! Now, who do you think you will sell us next season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VVD Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Thanks for the positive post. As much as Yoshi is a nice fella, we really don't need another so it is good to know that Virgil is an upgrade! Now, who do you think you will sell us next season? Nir Bitton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 *ticked* I'll have a message u in a moment mate .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Nir Bitton Funnily enough that is who I was thinking of too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowder67 Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Gutted to the big man leave us, you have got yourselves a cracking player who will only get better and better. I saw the comparison with Yoshida, it's laughable. He's far better than Yoshida. Anyway, good luck to you guys and big Virgil. Most likely see you next year when you're after another one of our players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VVD Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Funnily enough that is who I was thinking of too! He's a good player. But aye, anyone concerned about him stepping up to the premier league, as someone who has watched 99% of the matches Virgil has played over the last 2 years, I have absolutely no doubt he will not only cope, but excel in the Premier league. Gordon Strachan said just a couple of weeks ago that Virgil is better than most of the defenders he sees down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggles31 Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 He's a good player. But aye, anyone concerned about him stepping up to the premier league, as someone who has watched 99% of the matches Virgil has played over the last 2 years, I have absolutely no doubt he will not only cope, but excel in the Premier league. Gordon Strachan said just a couple of weeks ago that Virgil is better than most of the defenders he sees down there. Thanks mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Gutted to the big man leave us, you have got yourselves a cracking player who will only get better and better. I saw the comparison with Yoshida, it's laughable. He's far better than Yoshida. Anyway, good luck to you guys and big Virgil. Most likely see you next year when you're after another one of our players. I am better than Yoshida and I haven't kicked a ball since 1984! Anyway, all the best in the Europa League and keep finding those players for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 (edited) This video gets me tingling every time, the run he does against the team in blue(near the end) is fifa like hahahaha He also looks rapid so not too sure what was going on with his pace on FM. [video=youtube;oY-RXVRpnUY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY-RXVRpnUY Edited 1 September, 2015 by Convict Colony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 He's a good player. But aye, anyone concerned about him stepping up to the premier league, as someone who has watched 99% of the matches Virgil has played over the last 2 years, I have absolutely no doubt he will not only cope, but excel in the Premier league. Gordon Strachan said just a couple of weeks ago that Virgil is better than most of the defenders he sees down there. Hopefully he is not too good - if so he could be off to Liverpool in a couple of years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Gutted to the big man leave us, you have got yourselves a cracking player who will only get better and better. I saw the comparison with Yoshida, it's laughable. He's far better than Yoshida. Anyway, good luck to you guys and big Virgil. Most likely see you next year when you're after another one of our players. I already like the look of Nir Bitton as i was bigging him up a while ago. Will keep watching you boys as he looks like a good wanyama replacement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrich van Gobbel Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Fantastic news! And the easiest money I've ever won! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 This video gets me tingling every time, the run he does against the team in blue(near the end) is fifa like hahahaha He also looks rapid so not too sure what was going on with his pace on FM. [video=youtube;oY-RXVRpnUY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY-RXVRpnUY Looks like we've found our attacking midfielder too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Not sure if been asked/answered - any idea on squad number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Looks like we've found our attacking midfielder too It is good to see a CH who is comfortable enough on the ball to push forward and support the attack. I hope that is something that Ron encourages with him. If only we had English CHs who could do this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Not sure if been asked/answered - any idea on squad number? 69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Not sure if been asked/answered - any idea on squad number? Club are awaiting to confirm according to their response on Twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hans gruber Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 This video gets me tingling every time, the run he does against the team in blue(near the end) is fifa like hahahaha He also looks rapid so not too sure what was going on with his pace on FM. [video=youtube;oY-RXVRpnUY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY-RXVRpnUY The new Frank Rijkaard... Yes please! Agree he looks a tidy player. If RK can get the team to gel and saints can have a really good run of non injuries I still think there is a solid season to be had! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 what number will he have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Saint Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 I thought he was a Left sided CB but a lot of his tackling and his shots are right footed ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 I thought he was a Left sided CB but a lot of his tackling and his shots are right footed ?! He did play as the left sided centre back for Celtic and he is right footed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Hey guys. Celtic fan here. I just saw Sky Sports absolutely embarrassing stats comparison of Van Dijk and Yoshida and I will assure you. Van Dijk is a cracking player and those sultans don't do him justice whatsoever. They also talked about him being slow. He is in no way slow, quite the contrary. Anyway I just wanted to wish you guys and Virgil luck in the coming season, I'll be rooting for Southampton to do well. Best of luck! Hail Hail Those were the Football Manager stats. Sky's transfer window coverage this year is being sponsored by Football Manager, so they're using the ratings from there. There are FM researchers for each club, they have a limited 'points budget' for their players that's based on the reputation of the club and the reputation of the league the club is in, to try and maintain balance between different researchers. In this case, you have an example of VVD's attributes being limited by the league he's in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 A signing we all knew would happen at the start of August, and I think a player we were after last year too. Seemingly has all the attributes, Celtic fans utterly rave about him, so I'm looking forward to seeing him in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Les has confirmed that's the last of our deadline day dealings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Hey guys. Celtic fan here. I just saw Sky Sports absolutely embarrassing stats comparison of Van Dijk and Yoshida and I will assure you. Van Dijk is a cracking player and those sultans don't do him justice whatsoever. They also talked about him being slow. He is in no way slow, quite the contrary. Anyway I just wanted to wish you guys and Virgil luck in the coming season, I'll be rooting for Southampton to do well. Best of luck! Hail Hail Those were the Football Manager stats. Sky's transfer window coverage this year is being sponsored by Football Manager, so they're using the ratings from there. There are FM researchers for each club, they have a limited 'points budget' for their players that's based on the reputation of the club and the reputation of the league the club is in, to try and maintain balance between different researchers. In this case, you have an example of VVD's attributes being limited by the league he's in. If van Dijk proves himself in the Premier League he'll be getting a boost for the winter update, but until now he hasn't been tested at a high level in domestic football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Never in doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 what number will he have? edit. reckon it will be 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 If van Dijk proves himself in the Premier League he'll be getting a boost for the winter update, but until now he hasn't been tested at a high level in domestic football. So the sky comparisons using that data are completely meaningless and a pointless gimmick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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