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Virgil van Dijk

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by DutchCelticFan, Jun 21, 2013.

Discuss Virgil van Dijk in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

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  1. Quacksandpiper

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    He seems to think he can stroll games, and he gets found out against better quality teams. I think he overrates himself.
     
    Quacksandpiper, Feb 21, 2015
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    Thommo92, Feb 21, 2015
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    Don't be silly, defenders don't mark a man all over the park, you can't have a LB being dragged all over the pitch. You mark a man in your area and then switch off with another defender as he moves into another zone.
     
    port boy, Feb 21, 2015
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    Are you Ally McCoist?
     
    centenary88, Feb 21, 2015
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  5. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    He stepped his game up big time after the first half hour or so.

    I watched the game again last night and he made some crucial interceptions in that second half and started to bring the ball out a bit more.
     
    Mr Shelby, Feb 21, 2015
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  6. Quacksandpiper

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    But he seems to have zero organisation skills at the back. He really doesn't fill me with confidence. He's also to slow to get out from the back, it's like he's not aware of what's happening.
     
    Quacksandpiper, Feb 21, 2015
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  7. Random Review

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    He was brilliant after the initial stages, just like you say. I don't think he has a concentration problem; he has an attitude problem. You can't just switch your concentration back on like a light switch after tossing it off for months. He thinks he's too good for the SPL (and he is); but instead of using the games to work on things and constantly improve (like a certain Swedish striker who was also too good for the SPL), he just looks bored most of the time. Attitude stinks, but a real quality player who will go far in a better league that forces him to play to the level he can every week.

    I confidently predict that when he goes to England he will initially * up a lot, perhaps he may even be dropped for a time, but that once he sorts his head out (and he will), he'll be a star.
     
    Random Review, Feb 21, 2015
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    Could easily have been MOTM today but it deservedly went to Brown.

    VVD was outstanding :notworthy
     
    Green Socks, Feb 22, 2015
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  9. The Prof Administrator Administrator

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    Another walk in the park for the big man.
     
    The Prof, Feb 22, 2015
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    Was probably our best player going forward today.
     
    Liam Scales, Feb 22, 2015
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    Was my man of the match today. Solid at the back as usual, And started so many attacks in the 2nd half
     
    PaddyBhoy, Feb 22, 2015
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    Only one Ally McCoist in that argument. A wee hint, it's not Port Bhoy!!!
     
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    HoopswithPride, Feb 22, 2015
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  13. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    He will be impossible to replace.
     
    JC Anton, Feb 22, 2015
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  14. Celticbhoy97

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    Wouldn't go that far :56:
     
    Celticbhoy97, Feb 22, 2015
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    Wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if in future (probably at a different club), he plays more as a defensive midfielder. He's got incredible technical ability and awareness on the ball.
     
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  16. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator

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    He is a defensive midfielder? :97:
     
    PaulM1888, Feb 22, 2015
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  17. Sean Daleer Show Israel the Red Card Gold Member

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    He is * strolling it just now.

    At one point Van Dijk was on the left wing throwing a cross into Ambrose in the box. :smiley-laughing002:

    We are so entertaining.
     
    Sean Daleer, Feb 22, 2015
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  18. McChiellini..

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    You just nicked that from sportscene :bbpd:
     
    McChiellini.., Feb 22, 2015
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  19. TheHolyGoalie

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    I'm no even watching Sportscene haha. I've thought it for a while now tbh. He's got more or less every attribute you'd need to play in that position.
     
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  20. TheHolyGoalie

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    He's started every game he's ever played for Celtic as a CB..
     
    TheHolyGoalie, Feb 22, 2015
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