2018/19 Bernard

john jako · January 30, 2019

davek said:
His signings have been hit and miss from the point of view of ability:

two good signings - Digne and Richarlison
two average signings - Bernard, Zouma and Gomes (who has slipped from good to average in the last couple of months)
one poor signing - Mina

Agree with that. If mina was on a loan then wouldnt be as bad but the 30 mill makes it become a poor signing. If we spent 20 mill on bernard it would probably be a poor signing but the out of contract freebie is a win win situation.

blueblue · January 30, 2019

I would love to see him play in the middle just behind the striker, I think he would be great there.
I don't think he is a natural wide player, he hasn't got the pace or power to take on defenders.

GinandEvertonic · January 30, 2019

john jako said:
Agree with that. If mina was on a loan then wouldnt be as bad but the 30 mill makes it become a poor signing. If we spent 20 mill on bernard it would probably be a poor signing but the out of contract freebie is a win win situation.

I still believe in Mina. He’s too reckless and error prone, but when he matures I think he can become really good.

jackyboy · January 30, 2019

Is a player.

Nyhus · January 30, 2019

I like him, but scoring goals isnt a part of his game. Even in the ukrainian league he didnt score, and its easy to see why.

stannyr · January 30, 2019

GinandEvertonic said:
I still believe in Mina. He’s too reckless and error prone, but when he matures I think he can become really good.

Agreed, look at Lindelof this season. Absolute beast.

GinandEvertonic · January 30, 2019

stannyr said:
Agreed, look at Lindelof this season. Absolute beast.

Indeed. Mina reminds me of David Luiz when he first came to Chelsea, with his South American temper and defending style. Took him some time to adapt but in the end he turned out pretty decent

stannyr · January 30, 2019

GinandEvertonic said:
Indeed. Mina reminds me of David Luiz when he first came to Chelsea, with his South American temper and defending style. Took him some time to adapt but in the end he turned out pretty decent

Not sure I ever see Mina banging in 35 yard free kicks or picking balls like this but defensively I feel you. haha.

argietoffee · January 30, 2019

no end product.

Totally overrated by our fanbase.

Brazilian pocket sized McGeady.

no idea what he is supposed to be bringing to the equation.

Parkender · February 1, 2019

argietoffee said:
no end product.

Totally overrated by our fanbase.

Brazilian pocket sized McGeady.

no idea what he is supposed to be bringing to the equation.

Jesus H Christ

orly · February 1, 2019

jackyboy said:
Is a player.

Yes

argietoffee said:
no end product.

Totally overrated by our fanbase.

Brazilian pocket sized McGeady.

no idea what he is supposed to be bringing to the equation.

Bed

BlueToff · February 1, 2019

john jako said:
Agree with that. If mina was on a loan then wouldnt be as bad but the 30 mill makes it become a poor signing. If we spent 20 mill on bernard it would probably be a poor signing but the out of contract freebie is a win win situation.

Can't really write either player off yet.

Mina's played about 10 games and overall been decent. Can't really say he's been any worse or better than our other defenders. He's 24 too, plenty of time to grow.

Bernard's shown flashes. Created some really good chances others haven't put away. He was always gonna need most of this season to adapt anyway.

john jako · February 1, 2019

BlueToff said:
Can't really write either player off yet.

Mina's played about 10 games and overall been decent. Can't really say he's been any worse or better than our other defenders. He's 24 too, plenty of time to grow.

Bernard's shown flashes. Created some really good chances others haven't put away. He was always gonna need most of this season to adapt anyway.

I actually like Mina. After the Chelsea game we should of stuck with him. This whole dropping him and bringing him in for the odd game is not helping him or the team out. Keane won’t be here for years but he might so might aswell play him and stick with him.