Is AVB getting a bit silly about GB?

[escher]

"When there are so many things that go well for the team it is hard to single out individuals but Gareth Bale is a world class player offensively and defensively, as he showed when he made the block at the end to prevent Swansea getting a draw."

er, yes he's an excellent attacking midfielder, but really, blocking a shot against Swansea doesn't make you WORLD CLASS DEFENSIVELY

 

[Raitei]

Confidence, Rodders.

 

[JDK]

AVB stop complimenting the players!

But really, what's he supposed to say?

 

[Raitei]

At least he's not daft enough to compare Defoe to Falcao.

 

[escher]

AVB stop complimenting the players!

But really, what's he supposed to say?

I reckon he'd had a few quick bevvies before the interview - I luuurrve you Garuff,

 

[Anurag Jo]

Silly thread.Shut it down or I will with a bulldozer.

 

[parklanephil]

No.
He is backing his players and instilling confidence. It's a management thing, tends to enhance performance and team spirit.

 

[escher]

Silly thread.Shut it down or I will with a bulldozer.

hmm, a "Bulldozer vs Internet Forum Thread" - the Pokemon Developers are just so simplistic in their universe tbf.

 

[Tucker]

er, yes he's an excellent attacking midfielder, but really, blocking a shot against Swansea doesn't make you WORLD CLASS DEFENSIVELY

I resent the notion that it's only Swansea. They are a very good attacking team, the fact that he was there to block the shot shows he has not only a great determination, but also a massive work rate. He could have hung around on the half way line waiting to make a run on the break.

So yes, when you factor in his all round game, that finish, that amazing pass, and his true grit to be back defending the team, yes he is World Class.

:balelol:

 

[truetomyself]

Is AVB getting a bit silly

 

[SanDiegoYiddo]

His tackling is an 18 on FM2012. Checkmate, atheists.

 

[escher]

I resent the notion that it's only Swansea. They are a very good attacking team, the fact that he was there to block the shot shows he has not only a great determination, but also a massive work rate. He could have hung around on the half way line waiting to make a run on the break.

So yes, when you factor in his all round game, that finish, that amazing pass, and his true grit to be back defending the team, yes he is World Class.

:balelol:

Yes, but not defensively

(I might have missed some irony here)

(I think I missed some irony here)

(I missed the irony)

 

[Tucker]

Yes, but not defensively

(I might have missed some irony here)

(I think I missed some irony here)

No Irony from me. I'm not saying he's a world class defender. Just that the fact he was back there working for the team shows there is so much more to his game than just breaking on teams.

 

[escher]

No Irony from me. I'm not saying he's a world class defender. Just that the fact he was back there working for the team shows there is so much more to his game than just breaking on teams.

Oh for fuck's sake, he's not a WORLD CLASS defender.

 

[NorseYid]

We should really play Bale as a left back.

 

[SanDiegoYiddo]

Oh for fuck's sake, he's not a WORLD CLASS defender.

I bet he could be a world class left back if he wanted to.

 

[Kalyl]

Oh for fuck's sake, he's not a WORLD CLASS defender.

if you would READ his post you'd see it quite clearly that he's saying he's NOT a world class defender...

 

[SantaHat]

What I liked is that he switched to LW later on in the match and got chances. Normally whenever he plays central , he stays central.

BALE BALE BALE BALE.

 

[Tucker]

Oh for fuck's sake, he's not a WORLD CLASS defender.

Can you even read?

 

[escher]

if you would READ his post you'd see it quite clearly that he's saying he's NOT a world class defender...

I funnied your reply because it was funny, or at least I hardly ever see a poster who just literally describes the situation - a breath of fresh air