24 Jun 2017 01:17:46
ED001 apologies if you've already answered this gaffer had a quick look in the search but couldn't find anything, I know you don't rate VVD and I understand where you're coming from he does look like a bit of a Hollywood defender, unnecessary challenges as brilliant as they maybe due to lapses in concentration and poor positioning in the first place, but was wondering how you stand on Mo Salah, and Oxlade Chamberlain

I've never seen Salah play tbh, but if his stats are anything to go by he looks like a good signing but obviously it doesn't always work like that

In terms of the Ox I have always liked him as a player, just the raw strength and pace bursting through the middle seems like it could work to me, although he doesn't seem particularly technical to me, it's not as if we've got a lack of 'technicians' (BR throwback😂)

Just wanted to grab your opinion if you've got a second

Cheers pal.

{Ed001's Note - I like Salah, he is lightning, maybe even quicker than Mane, plus he is excellent technically. If he can settle in ok and build a partnership with the other players, he will be an excellent signing.

I do not see any reason to think the same of Oxlade-Chamberlain. He is big and strong, but lacks intelligence, which is why he has yet to play well (when I have watched him) when he starts. Like most that lack intelligence, he does his best work when used as an impact sub. Technically I remain to be convinced he is that good, he is all about physical over technical for me. That is not even mentioning the injury problem.}


1.) 24 Jun 2017
24 Jun 2017 07:36:11
Couldn't agree more ed001.


2.) 24 Jun 2017
24 Jun 2017 08:51:09
My thoughts exactly on Salah, Ed. I also think he has that prdatory touch in front of goal that is very rare among wingers or wide men. If you check his goals for both La Viola and for Roma, he never panics or snatches at his one on ones with the GK. He seems to have ice in his veins and possesses the composure that is more accustomed to a CF, to tuck home his goals. These are are the areas of his game that interest me apart from his The Flash-type quickness, guile and movement. What do you think?

As for the Ox, Ed02 said Klopp wants him but like you, I don't see a thing in his game that he can give us that will elevate us to the next level and his injury record is atrocious. But if Klopp wants him, so be it as i will trust him.

{Ed001's Note - Salah is an excellent player, I agree, it is his all round game, more than his pace, that makes him so good.}


3.) 24 Jun 2017
24 Jun 2017 09:39:17
Glad it's not just me that doesn't think Ox has the intelligence to be a top class player.


4.) 24 Jun 2017
24 Jun 2017 12:49:51
You Will Never Walk Alone on that front, Hansen.