AVB's role in the transfer dealings is identifying where we need strengthening and creating a shopping list together with Baldini that has multiple choice should we be unable to grab our first choice.
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How do you know he doesn't? It's a simple division of labour, AVB deals with the team, Baldini and Levy negotiate.
Not to mention that AVB has said on a few occasions that he supports the DoF system as he doesn't want to be involved in negotiations. Holding up your hands and saying that there are people better suited to negotiation is a strength imo, how many football managers have a strong financial acumen? Why should they be involved in negotiations past saying who they do and do not want?
I agree with your sentiments wholeheartedly, but I'm sure he's done just fine in the times he has been the first line of negotiations. And iirc, Eriksen himself quoted a line from AVB that he really liked the day he signed. But with AVB focusing on getting the team as integrated as possible while Baldini and Levy were focused on getting the right players in, the results have clearly made a major difference from how we've performed in Augusts past.
I did.
Actually I didn't, I was just correcting th expectations of some fans, who based on gods knows what computer games thought, that in Christian Eriksen, we'd be getting a Christiano Ronaldo clone, who'd burst past defenders for fun.
Really, we are getting a Xavi, perhaps an iniesta.Not bad either, eh.
#superspursy
Could I be so bold as to say, #possiblemodricreplacement
No. Different kind of player. IMHO anyway.
Ooooooooooooh HELLO
Brilliant use of subtle skill to change direction
Looks left and opens up the body as he's receiving it on the left peg, defender is sold. No shoulder drop/tricks needed. Quality.
This. Plays more advanced, scores/assists more. Won't have a great game every time from what I've seen of him but he's fucking 21. I can't believe that really. Prolly the hairline.
In what way ? Yes he lacks Modders silky touch, but the final pass, the potential game changing turn of foot is definatley there. With time and confidence I don't doubt that he could surpass Modrics contribution to the team. (Providing those green eyed stealing Cunts from Madrid steer clear)
