The Johnny 'Colossus' Heitinga Appreciation Thread

Keep or get rid?

  • Keep

    Votes: 24 19.8%

  • Get rid

    Votes: 97 80.2%
  • Total voters
    121
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ToxtethBlue said:
Good signing, hopefully he plays right back or centre midfield.
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I have to say, reading Dutch Toffee's analysis of him worries me slightly. I vaguely remember him playing for Holland so cant contradict, but the way I look at it is he's adaptabe and anyone coming through the Ajax system cant be a complete duffer. Also, he has resale value even if he doesn't cut it here...as his sale to us from AM demonstrates. I trust Moyes on these matter of quality for the most part...what he actually does with the players in formations is sometimes another matter!
 
He has to be an improvement on Hibbo so I'm made up, never seen him play, but I'm made up. Bentley next will do
 
davek said:
I have to say, reading Dutch Toffee's analysis of him worries me slightly. I vaguely remember him playing for Holland so cant contradict, but the way I look at it is he's adaptabe and anyone coming through the Ajax system cant be a complete duffer. Also, he has resale value even if he doesn't cut it here...as his sale to us from AM demonstrates. I trust Moyes on these matter of quality for the most part...what he actually does with the players in formations is sometimes another matter!
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Pienaar thinks he'd improve our football so he must be a capable footballer. I think with Distin and Yobo at centre back he'll be given a go at right back, maybe even central midfield.
 

davek said:
I have to say, reading Dutch Toffee's analysis of him worries me slightly. I vaguely remember him playing for Holland so cant contradict, but the way I look at it is he's adaptabe and anyone coming through the Ajax system cant be a complete duffer. Also, he has resale value even if he doesn't cut it here...as his sale to us from AM demonstrates. I trust Moyes on these matter of quality for the most part...what he actually does with the players in formations is sometimes another matter!
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I'll be surprised with him playing right back if I'm honest.

I know Hibbert is a waste of space IMO but he seems to be getting forward more. The problem being is that Ossie never helps him out and they dont play well together which leaves us open.

So that leaves centre half...or defensive midfield. The fact I think Neville is far better than Hibbert at RB I wouldnt be surprised with him getting a chance at defensive midfield as Neville tucks over to RB.

He might have been a bit shocking as a DM in Spain (I think), but its a different game over here. Manny Fernandes is a solid as fook DM in Spain...wouldnt make it as a DM over here...so we'll see.

But I'll think he's shine at centre half....but Distin is rock solid...as is Yobo....

Looks a better defence than last season.
 
ToxtethBlue said:
Pienaar thinks he'd improve our football so he must be a capable footballer. I think with Distin and Yobo at centre back he'll be given a go at right back, maybe even central midfield.
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I know he's been plying his trade as CB of late, but you get the feeling there's now lots of options in midfield with his arrival. I reckon Neville will just slot in at RB now.
 

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