The Johnny 'Colossus' Heitinga Appreciation Thread

[Axlswhk]

Holland, the birthplace of total football.

 

[Goat]

I don't think Johnny will be like Jagielka. I think he's a real utility player, because he's a decent defender and also has the technical ability and passing range to play in midfield or at right back.

Jagielka never had that, he's just a top notch defender.

So where do you see his best postion at?

 

[ToxtethBlue]

So where do you see his best postion at?

From what I've seen so far I'd say centre back. That is his 'natural' position. But I do think he's got the tools to be a very capable centre midfielder.

It's early days though, we'll have to wait and see. Like you I'm still not 100% sure.

 

[Reidy's Bottle Of Grecian]

if he's a product of the ajax system then he should be comfortable in all the positions that are directly next to and infront of his. it's their way.

 

[Goat]

From what I've seen so far I'd say centre back. That is his 'natural' position. But I do think he's got the tools to be a very capable centre midfielder.

It's early days though, we'll have to wait and see. Like you I'm still not 100% sure.

Im not 100% convinced in his defensive talent. He can throw himself into tackles a bit too much and is also easily pulled out of postion such is his desire to track the ball. Thats not completely a bad trait, but for a Centre Back its fairly important.

Hes wasted at RB, he hasnt really got the pace to get up and down, but his passing is a joy.

It would seem his game is suited best in a 5 man midfield, with the right balance a player with an eye for a pass and the ability to get stuck in is an asset.

As ive said I like what I see from him, hes got the right attitude and he can play, Hail Johnny.

 

[Robert Jarvis]

Not what we really needed it, his best position is in Holland.

 

[Goat]

Harsh Bob, harsh.

 

[Robert Jarvis]

Realistic, with L pissing off we needed a good CB. The money on Heitty and Distin would have been better spent on another up and coming CB, Cahill, Shawcross, Upson or even Wheater.

 

[Goat]

Both players offered us options tho, Distin CB/LB, Heitinga CB/RB/DM/CM, with a squad as small as ours and as injury ravaged, they will both play a part.

Distin has been a bit shaky, but the team as a whole has, its unfair to point fingers at the moment.

 

[Micky]

Both players offered us options tho, Distin CB/LB, Heitinga CB/RB/DM/CM, with a squad as small as ours and as injury ravaged, they will both play a part.

Distin has been a bit shaky, but the team as a whole has, its unfair to point fingers at the moment.

Well in. 8 out of 10 for effort.

 

[Goat]

And what score for substance?

 

[Robert Jarvis]

Not in my book you do not want a multi role at this section of the team. Good goalie, and 2 proper CBs in front flanked by 2 proper LB and Rb not players who can make as a bit of cover. You start from there nad biuld out.

 

[Micky]

And what score for substance?

A mild 7 out of 10 for substance...looking forward to more of your work. Hot prospect you.

 

[Goat]

Not in my book you do not want a multi role at this section of the team. Good goalie, and 2 proper CBs in front flanked by 2 proper LB and Rb not players who can make as a bit of cover. You start from there nad biuld out.

We have 3 "natural" CBs in the squad, Yobo, Distin and Jags. We have 12 RBs in the squad and only 1 real LB. I like the way Moyes has built the squad, hes done well with what hes had. Sadly it is a little unbalanced, but thats not entirely his fault, some of the players he has tried to get have gone tits up, so hes "made do".

 

[Goat]

A mild 7 out of 10 for substance...looking forward to more of your work. Hot prospect you.

DAMN it, must try harder, thanks for the input.