Joel Matip

[Baltar]

He's obviously brilliant, we all know his ability and performance level. It's just a question of him remaining fit and history tells us that unfortunately his body will succumb to injury at some point in the season so we definitely need to keep Gomez and Konate on their toes. Could be a frustrating season for Nat though.

[Kevin D]

Lost 1 of his last 50 starts.

 

Not sure it's a coincidence.

[VladimirIlyich]

I had a free bet on an own goal in the match and no way would DeBruyne have scored without his deflection. It was an unfortunate incident but he was pretty good again. VVD still has plenty to find yet though.

[El Rojo]

Great, trademark direct pass to set up Jota for a shot on goal today. Tremendous footballer. I genuinely couldn’t even say if he’s fast or not because his positioning is so good he doesn’t ever have to sprint. 

[an tha]

Rumours he is considering playing for Cameroon again now Eto'o is president of Cameroonian federation.

 

 

 

 

[manwiththestick]

4 minutes ago, an tha said:

Rumours he is considering playing for Cameroon again now Eto'o is president of Cameroonian federation.

 

 

 

 

That's not great news but gotta be honest I thought this new post was going to be about an injury.

[an tha]

Just now, manwiththestick said:

That's not great news but gotta be honest I thought this new post was going to be about an injury.

I'd have thought same

[AngryOfTuebrook]

On 03/10/2021 at 20:23, El Rojo said:

Great, trademark direct pass to set up Jota for a shot on goal today. Tremendous footballer. I genuinely couldn’t even say if he’s fast or not because his positioning is so good he doesn’t ever have to sprint. 

See also...

 

That moment against Villa when Ali fell over and Young had an almost clear route to goal. Joel was the only person in the entire stadium who didn't have an involuntary sphincter clench; he just dealt with the situation with an almost insulting insouciance, as though it's the most normal thing in the world.

[Caramac]

11 hours ago, AngryOfTuebrook said:

See also...

 

That moment against Villa when Ali fell over and Young had an almost clear route to goal. Joel was the only person in the entire stadium who didn't have an involuntary sphincter clench; he just dealt with the situation with an almost insulting insouciance, as though it's the most normal thing in the world.

Struggling to find any video this @AngryOfTuebrook

Will post a gif up if I find anything.

[polymerpunkah]

[VladimirIlyich]

When in doubt,like I say to Tony's Ma 'I'll put Matip in.'

[the chimp]

I genuinely think he's on par with any defender we've had play for us since Jocky.

[El Rojo]

1 hour ago, the chimp said:

I genuinely think he's on par with any defender we've had play for us since Jocky.

He's not dissimilar in style to Hansen. 

 

Hard to compare with different styles, but since then, Hyypia and Virgil have been right up there. There were a couple of seasons when Carragher was one of the best pure defenders in Europe. I liked Agger too but he was badly hobbled by injury. 

[Caramac]

 

[Bjornebye]

When fit he is as good as any CB on the planet. He's been amazing this season. I really rate Konate but this fella has stepped up. Our defensive situation is amazing. Has it ever been as good? 

[Barrington Womble]

4 minutes ago, Bjornebye said:

When fit he is as good as any CB on the planet. He's been amazing this season. I really rate Konate but this fella has stepped up. Our defensive situation is amazing. Has it ever been as good? 

 

[rubble-rouser]

7 minutes ago, Barrington Womble said:

 

Tarantino announces Vega brothers prequel 

[VladimirIlyich]

32 minutes ago, Barrington Womble said:

 

When did Ruddock start wearing the fat suit?

[Barrington Womble]

2 minutes ago, VladimirIlyich said:

When did Ruddock start wearing the fat suit?

about 2 years before he left us. 

[Caramac]

1 hour ago, Bjornebye said:

When fit he is as good as any CB on the planet. He's been amazing this season. I really rate Konate but this fella has stepped up. Our defensive situation is amazing. Has it ever been as good? 

Hansen, Lawrenson, Gillespie >>>>> VVD, Matip, Konate.

 

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[Barrington Womble]

3 hours ago, Caramac said:

Hansen, Lawrenson, Gillespie >>>>> VVD, Matip, Konate.

 

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I don't know how anyone measures konate yet to be honest. He's only played 7 games for us. 

[VladimirIlyich]

7 hours ago, Caramac said:

Hansen, Lawrenson, Gillespie >>>>> VVD, Matip, Konate.

 

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It's a bit early for Konate,but the signs are very encouraging.

[Joey8FrogsLegs]

12 hours ago, El Rojo said:

He's not dissimilar in style to Hansen. 

 

Hard to compare with different styles, but since then, Hyypia and Virgil have been right up there. There were a couple of seasons when Carragher was one of the best pure defenders in Europe. I liked Agger too but he was badly hobbled by injury. 

Hyypia was brilliant for us, and transformed a shit defence into a good one more or less the day he arrived.

 

But I think he would have struggled in a team playing a high line. He was quite a similar type of player to Matip I would say, and it’s hard to tell which one is the best. Matip in the current setup definately, and Hyypia definately with the Houllier tactics.

 

Carragher never came close to any of them, and Agger could’ve been great but never really peaked I feel.

 

Van Dijk is the best defender I have ever seen, miles better than both Hyypia and Matip. Probably was the best player in the world for a season or so, and isn’t too far off now either. 

[AngryOfTuebrook]

Matip was tremendous again tonight. The more he plays, the gayer I am for him.

 

I understand why Virg has got such a crush on him.

 

 

[Aventus]

8 hours ago, Barrington Womble said:

I don't know how anyone measures konate yet to be honest. He's only played 7 games for us. 

I knew within 7 seconds that Virgil was going to be brilliant for us.