Jan Vertonghen

[Flavia]

So that's 3,640,000 pounds, making it 4,278,241 euros with the current pounds to euros exchange rate.

I edited my post, I checked and it's on euros. Affordable, but I doubt he's on zubi and tito's list.

 

[Catorce]

Which again makes me question their qualities. Especially that of Zubi. Barcelona legend, but I am still not sure about him in charge of scouting/transfers.

 

[Athletic]

Belgians are too boring, rather get David Luiz

 

[XaviMessiGirl]

Belgians are too boring, rather get David Luiz

Boring? What's that supposed to mean?

 

[Athletic]

He won't do fancy dances or pull out some insane own goal... yeah boring :/

 

[Alik]

^^ He's been burying headers for Tottenham this season.

Was in Premier League team of the season too I think. Solid.

 

[Edman]

Not to mention he's a full 2 days younger than Luiz

 

[Ghost]

And Vertonghen isn't slow. What a myth. He isn't fast but it's not like he's slow either.. it's not one thing or the other. He has decent pace for a defender.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj0NHliq6Ns (From 2:37 to 2:51)

Any pacey winger can get past him with ease, that's my point. Real have 2 and soon to be 3 (C.Ronaldo, Di Maria and Bale). We need a fast CB, not one that almost every winger/striker can outrun on counter attacks.

 

[Edman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj0NHliq6Ns (From 2:37 to 2:51)

Any pacey winger can get past him with ease, that's my point. Real have 2 and soon to be 3 (C.Ronaldo, Di Maria and Bale). We need a fast CB, not one that almost every winger/striker can outrun on counter attacks.

We have Alba at the LB

Also, if you want a CB that can outrun Ronaldo who do you want us to sign? Usain Bolt?

 

[Barca2211]

We have Alba at the LB

Also, if you want a CB that can outrun Ronaldo who do you want us to sign? Usain Bolt?

 

[Galning]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj0NHliq6Ns (From 2:37 to 2:51)

Any pacey winger can get past him with ease, that's my point. Real have 2 and soon to be 3 (C.Ronaldo, Di Maria and Bale). We need a fast CB, not one that almost every winger/striker can outrun on counter attacks.

That Salah guy is just fast as shit. It doesn't make Vertonghen slow. Attackers will always be faster than defenders.
And when was the last time we actually conceded from a defender being outpaced on the counter attack? I honestly can't remember. It's such a myth as well by Barça fans that we need a fast CB to cover the counter attacks. 90% of the goals we concede is from bad positioning.

I agree with you Edman.

 

[instinct]

I think, Puyol spends too much energy on running instead of defending in this situation. We need a CB who has a good balance with both

EDIT: Sorry for double post, can a moderator please delete this answer here?

 

[Ghost]

And when was the last time we actually conceded from a defender being outpaced on the counter attack? I honestly can't remember.

Well...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pzhgr7t4bHY

Falcao isn't even fast.
Maybe it doesn't happen that often, but that is most likely due to how most players in La Liga play. Bale uses nothing but blistering pace to get past players, so..

 

[instinct]

That Salah guy is just fast as shit. It doesn't make Vertonghen slow. Attackers will always be faster than defenders.
And when was the last time we actually conceded from a defender being outpaced on the counter attack? I honestly can't remember. It's such a myth as well by Barça fans that we need a fast CB to cover the counter attacks. 90% of the goals we concede is from bad positioning.

I agree with you Edman.

I think, Puyol spends too much energy on running instead of defending in this situation. We need a CB who has a good balance with both

 

[ZenI]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj0NHliq6Ns (From 2:37 to 2:51)

Any pacey winger can get past him with ease, that's my point. Real have 2 and soon to be 3 (C.Ronaldo, Di Maria and Bale). We need a fast CB, not one that almost every winger/striker can outrun on counter attacks.

...and corner kicks

Haha, sry - I meant to quote Galnings post