10 Sep 2014 05:14:58
How good is Daley Blind really? Got to see some good passing range in the world cup. Has anyone watched him in Ajax? You can never judge from video highlights, but I couldn't notice anything 'brilliant'. I know we need someone who can do the job, doesn't need to a flashy performer, but how much is he really going to improve us? Guess we will find out soon.
Can't wait for the next game. It will be a completely different line-up.

1.) 10 Sep 2014
10 Sep 2014 08:54:04
He played well for Netherlands yesterday. doesn't gives away the ball and alwys looks to pass the ball forward. Defensively he is better then fletcher and carrick I guess and will do a good job alongside herrera and Di maria.

2.) 10 Sep 2014
That's all we'd ask from him! Hope he can be THAT GUY for us.

3.) 10 Sep 2014
Personally I think he just looks like a steady eddy. He really lacks pace, which isn't a problem when we have the ball, but a major problem when we don't. I remember numerous teams running past our midfield like we were stuck in treacle last season, he isn't going to change that for me. During the World Cup this was something I noticed about him, how easy it was for players to glide past him.

However he is intelligent, can play in multiple positions, so is a good acquisition, just not the world class midfielder we need obviously. As a LWB I have concerns about how much of an attacking threat he will be due to this pace issue as well. Hopefully Shaw will keep fit, so he sticks to playing DM.

4.) 10 Sep 2014
He played lwb last night and had a v good game

5.) 10 Sep 2014
Steady player with a good range of passing. Pretty tidy on the ball and will more than likely look for others like Mata, Rooney, Januzaj etc to make the more adventurous balls. He will no doubt sit in front of the defense and help clean up.

6.) 10 Sep 2014
Has more pace than Fletcher altough not a lot better passing range but we do have Di Maria Herrera and Januzai with pace so more intelligent than fast is better

7.) 10 Sep 2014
It is hard to say until we have seen him in the LVG set up. What we know is that he will do a good job however he is deployed.
Assuming we have a LWB available I think he will be played as the defensive midfielder (no matter what system), from what I have seen he is a good reader of the game, strong in the tackle, comfortable on the ball and a very good passer. He will happily sit and allow the more advanced players to push forward. He will allow the team the flexibility to also play 4 at the back and slip in with the CB's to make a 3 if the full backs are pushing forward.
All in all I am quite positive about Blind. . let's hope it is not 'Blind positivity'!

8.) 10 Sep 2014
I have not seen enough of him but from what I have seen is he is very tidy and cool when in possession and does not do anything stupid. He has a very good cross with some great whip on it.

If valencia is good enough to play down the right this boy is plenty good enough to play down the left. At least we will see a measured cross for a change.