Souza off!?

[BLADES1988]

Not reit arsed either way

 

[Frank the tank]

Don’t be this wet

Fanny with a capital F

 

[Cheesebored]

Don’t be this wet

Bet we've missed out on Bulbasaur and charizard as well.

 

[s20Blade]

Surely we can get a big shithouse midfielder from Bulgaria for about 1m as replacement?

 

[FTPE]

Selles wants a composer, a playmaker, a Norwood, rather than a destroyer as his holding mid.

 

[Aston max]

Don’t be this wet

Wilderist

 

[Aston max]

Sad to see him go if true , thought he stood out despite the numbers for assists and goals being low .
Being Brazilian thought he'd have had a cracking shot on him.

 

[DronnieBlade]

Brilliant thread.

Proof positive a VERY high percentage of our armchair experts know the square root of fuck all about what goes on out there on the grass.

If the fee is anything like that stated, it’s an embarrassment to the negotiating skills of them behind the fancy glass doors.

VS is, or should I say most likely now, was, our Rodri. It’s that simple.

When a team like City miss one player in the way Rodri was missed last year, god only knows what impact this loss could have for us.

Accept that RS doesn’t necessarily use a proper CDM - I don’t know otherwise - maybe he does maybe he doesn’t.

As inevitable as I always expected this to be, it’s a massive hole to fill.

Massive.

UTB

 

[Blade56]

Technically how. ?

He can get both his boots ont reyt feet

Selles wants a playmaker not a defensive MFer.

Wait and see what we put on the grass come 8th Aug and how it plays out. Until then it’s gonna be a rollercoaster with pi55 pants flying in every direction.

 

[Netsix_and_chill]

Not convinced the comparison to Rodri is right. Man City were a shadow of themselves with Rodri out, I thought we managed fine while Souza was injured.

 

[Millhousesblade1889]

Brilliant thread.

Proof positive a VERY high percentage of our armchair experts know the square root of fuck all about what goes on out there on the grass.

If the fee is anything like that stated, it’s an embarrassment to the negotiating skills of them behind the fancy glass doors.

VS is, or should I say most likely now, was, our Rodri. It’s that simple.

When a team like City miss one player in the way Rodri was missed last year, god only knows what impact this loss could have for us.

Accept that RS doesn’t necessarily use a proper CDM - I don’t know otherwise - maybe he does maybe he doesn’t.

As inevitable as I always expected this to be, it’s a massive hole to fill.

Massive.

UTB

If you don’t go up these are the types of players you can’t keep hold of. It’s unfortunate but expected, ultimately players are going to come and go and it’s all about maximising the fee achieved.

He’s 26 personally I think £13-15m reflects fair value. I don’t think he’s a £20m plus player & he’s not young enough for a team to overpay.

 

[Cheesebored]

Brilliant thread.

Proof positive a VERY high percentage of our armchair experts know the square root of fuck all about what goes on out there on the grass.

If the fee is anything like that stated, it’s an embarrassment to the negotiating skills of them behind the fancy glass doors.

VS is, or should I say most likely now, was, our Rodri. It’s that simple.

When a team like City miss one player in the way Rodri was missed last year, god only knows what impact this loss could have for us.

Accept that RS doesn’t necessarily use a proper CDM - I don’t know otherwise - maybe he does maybe he doesn’t.

As inevitable as I always expected this to be, it’s a massive hole to fill.

Massive.

UTB

Downed tools in Prem season. Good on his day but his day didn't come round very often. Very good at breaking play up. Not too fussed if we've got a replacement lined up. Vini often promised more than he delivered.

 

[Drachblade]

Not sure if he was before but on Vini Souza Instagram he's no longer following Sheffield United official page

 

[FTPE]

Brilliant thread.

Proof positive a VERY high percentage of our armchair experts know the square root of fuck all about what goes on out there on the grass.

If the fee is anything like that stated, it’s an embarrassment to the negotiating skills of them behind the fancy glass doors.

VS is, or should I say most likely now, was, our Rodri. It’s that simple.

When a team like City miss one player in the way Rodri was missed last year, god only knows what impact this loss could have for us.

Accept that RS doesn’t necessarily use a proper CDM - I don’t know otherwise - maybe he does maybe he doesn’t.

As inevitable as I always expected this to be, it’s a massive hole to fill.

Massive.

UTB

What if, playing two holding midfielders last season held us back? What if the reason Millwall said we don't put any crosses in, give Moore sod all service, don't play with any width at all, is because we felt the need for Peck and Souza to play on our CB's toes?
Like with Southgate, we don't need a Phillips if we have a Rice. He's going to change the system and probably the formation.
And above all else, this Championship Rodri you speak of was an absolute embarrassment in the Prem lets not forget. Nobody is paying above £14m for him.

 

[originaltrueblade]

Thats the boozer fucked then

 

[MojoMuffin]

Bit torn on this one. On his day he'd boss midfield and was the one who always looked mostly calm and composed on the ball. A few things crept into his game though in regards to what I'd call Brazillian Swagger. He got caught a few times in fast and physical games thinking he had way more time on the ball than he did.

The fee, is a little disappointing for me, closer to 18m would have had me feeling a little better about it but we'd always like more for any player. I do think if you stuck him in a possession based team he'd really shine and probably go for double this fee in the future. If he goes he goes, but it's a player profile that needs replacing and if they think falling back on Davies to pick up the role will fly with the fans then they're very mistaken.

Let's see why they do first. Transfer window just got even more important this season.

 

[Nick Jansky]

if they think falling back on Davies to pick up the role will fly with the fans then they're very mistaken.

I think the vast majority of fans recognise that a fit Davies is a far superior player to Souza and is also proven in the PL. Its the fitness that’s the issue.

 

[Stretch]

Sad to see him go but at least it's abroad, so we won't have to worry about watching him beat us with another team.

 

[Lowen]

If it does end up being Vini out, Alzate in with £5m+ profit, that's a decent outcome for everyone

The gap between the two players is gigantic, we’d have to hope Arblaster remains fit next season and Alzate is utilised as a squad player.

 

[Cappy]

Might be a while till we get a 2nd source on this

 

[Berkshire Blade]

Lot of work to be done in 5 weeks.

As per usual clubs won't get the bulk done until after the season starts which is absolutely mental way to run a business when 3 points is the reward for a win all season long

 

[MojoMuffin]

I think the vast majority of fans recognise that a fit Davies is a far superior player to Souza and is also proven in the PL. Its the fitness that’s the issue.

Yeah that's my point mate, even next season I'll be surprised if he starts more than 15 games

 

[Cappy]

Might be a while till we get a 2nd source on this

I assume that's an accidental use of the word 'profit'

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

If Souza is our Rodri I must have imagined all the good things with the ball Rodri does

 

[HeCanDoMagic]

 

[MayorOJC]

The gap between the two players is gigantic, we’d have to hope Arblaster remains fit next season and Alzate is utilised as a squad player.

They're incredibly similar players. I'd say Souza is marginally better.

 

[HeCanDoMagic]

I assume that's an accidental use of the word 'profit'

His Bulgaria dig is what makes mr chuckle. So many bitter people following CW departure.

 

[Slim Man]

I think the vast majority of fans recognise that a fit Davies is a far superior player to Souza and is also proven in the PL. Its the fitness that’s the issue.

What? far superior is a reach

 

[bladesmanluke]

I'm getting massive "McCabe sells the family silver and we finish 8th under Kevin Blackwell" vibes from the new owners this summer.

 

[Upton_Blade]

If he was worth this money he would have been outstanding in the championship. He simply wasn't, or anywhere near it

Ridiculous take .