Van Dijk

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:42 pm

Get him snapped up

After watching him today more closely, I don't think Jamie Redknapp calling him the best central defender in this division is that wild of a statement.
I thought him and bald ex Chelsea fella in midfield (Omerou?) were excellent.

Let'sChaseTheDragon · Post by **Let'sChaseTheDragon** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:44 pm

Looked classy

Lowbankclaret · Post by **Lowbankclaret** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:44 pm

He was commanding in the area and bloody dangerous at set pieces.
I was really impressed with him.

RingoMcCartney · Post by **RingoMcCartney** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:44 pm

He's oreight. But he's no Ben Mee.....

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:45 pm

Class

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:46 pm

I couldn't work out whether he was playing centre back or full back. He seemed to be all across the back line

Goalposts · Post by **Goalposts** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:48 pm

i was saying we should have signed him when he was playing for Celtic, a snip at £6m back then

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:50 pm

The bold lad Romeo (sp) should have walked IMO.

However Van Dijk was top drawer, did he lose an header all afternoon?

Oh yes the one at the end v Ben Mee

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:52 pm

be amazed if Utd and CIty don't bid for him either this month or January, very accomplished player

Sheedyclaret · Post by **Sheedyclaret** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:53 pm

Breezed through the game oozed class....

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:54 pm

MACCA wrote:The bold lad Romeo (sp) should have walked IMO.

However Van Dijk was top drawer, did he lose an header all afternoon?

Oh yes the one at the end v Ben Mee

Close, Oriol Romeu is his name, Yes, I used google

I had the correct letters just in a complete shambles of an order

andyh · Post by **andyh** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:28 pm

Best central defender at t'Turf this season. Quick, skillful, great in the air, read the game well. Almost a case of keeping the play away from him.

firstclaret · Post by **firstclaret** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:31 pm

Rolls Royce of a player, Southampton as a whole looked a very decent side, they are sorely missing Austin though.

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:31 pm

Superb performance,deserved a win bonus. Out of our price bracket for now though.

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:32 pm

Should have been a penalty (trip on Boyd).

Wilsdenclaret · Post by **Wilsdenclaret** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:33 pm

Agree, best display from an opposition defender at TM this season

ksrclaret · Post by **ksrclaret** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:34 pm

He's a Champions League defender no doubt - has everything you'd want in a modern day centre-half.

Romeu was very good in the first half but we got much more joy around him in the second, but I agree he should have walked for two blatant yellow case offences.

KefkaClaret · Post by **KefkaClaret** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:36 pm

He was sensational, I'd be shocked if there wasn't a bidding war for him in the summer.

Ooogeorgeorgeoghani · Post by **Ooogeorgeorgeoghani** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:37 pm

wilks_bfc wrote:I couldn't work out whether he was playing centre back or full back. He seemed to be all across the back line

He ran the show at the back, barnes did well but when up against him he came off second best

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:38 pm

KefkaClaret wrote:He was sensational, I'd be shocked if there wasn't a bidding war for him in the summer.

Don't believe the hype, it will get you further than if you do.

jlup1980 · Post by **jlup1980** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:41 pm

He was a different gravy today. We were never scoring from open play because every time we looked like we might do something Van Dijk just snuffed it out; whether it was in the middle or out wide. Big, strong, commanding, comfortable on the ball, decent turn of pace... he's much better than I've previously given him credit for. However, as good as he was, I thought Keane wasn't far behind. What a pairing those two could be for someone.

claretandy · Post by **claretandy** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:49 pm

Probably the best centre half i've ever seen live, and 1 of the only one's to deal easily with our Ash, easily worth £50M, better than stones.

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:50 pm

My first viewing of him albeit on the Internet. Very impressed.

kaptin1 · Post by **kaptin1** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:52 pm

He reminds me a lot of Rio Ferdinand ... huge, athletic, skilful and reads the game really well.

Croydon Claret · Post by **Croydon Claret** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:53 pm

He was outstanding

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:58 pm

If Southampton sell him in this window, they could be in a bit of trouble

Ridiculously good today

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:01 pm

Good footballer, just cut out the niggly fouls and the pushing and shoving and he might make a great one.

JonBerro · Post by **JonBerro** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:10 pm

How much is he worth if Stones is £50 Million?

Dark Cloud · Post by **Dark Cloud** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:27 pm

At last! A visiting team who can actually defend! Van Dijk looked real class and without him Saints wouldn't be half the side they are at present. Clearly on his way to much bigger things.

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:27 pm

He never really broke sweat today and cruised through the game with ease.

Classic example of making the game look easy. Very, very impressive.

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:29 pm

Absolute Rolls Royce of a footballer.

Comfortably the best centre back I have seen this season.

LawsCanalJump · Post by **LawsCanalJump** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:30 pm

He is a cracking player.. like a giant at the back
He must be in for a huge move somewhere

turfytopper · Post by **turfytopper** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:31 pm

He was brilliant....so we moved our target man to the midfield.....

Man of Kent · Post by **Man of Kent** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:33 pm

KRBFC wrote:Get him snapped up
After watching him today more closely, I don't think Jamie Redknapp calling him the best central defender in this division is that wild of a statement.
I thought him and bald ex Chelsea fella in midfield (Omerou?) were excellent.

What? Bring in someone who was a loser today and plays for a team that's sitting below us in the league. That would be an insult to our TEAM.

turfytopper · Post by **turfytopper** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:33 pm

wilks_bfc wrote:I couldn't work out whether he was playing centre back or full back. He seemed to be all across the back line

He was...created a whole new position A full centre half

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:33 pm

Read and controlled the game exceptionally well and able to jump higher than anyone!

randomclaret2 · Post by **randomclaret2** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:39 pm

He is undoubtedly a fine player, but I cant help wishing his first name was Dick.

bob-the-scutter · Post by **bob-the-scutter** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:27 pm

But he went home pointless and that`s all that matters!

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:30 pm

Top class player.

TVC15 · Post by **TVC15** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:34 pm

He was awful
Straight swap for Kevin Long and give him a go in the u23s - see if our coaching team can make a player out of him.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:35 pm

bob-the-scutter wrote:But he went home pointless and that`s all that matters!

I doubt he's arsed about his current club losing to his future club

nah seriously, I was praising an opposition players performance because I was surprised at how good he actually is, probably one of the best defensive performances from one individual opposition player I have seen live. I wanted other posters' opinion to see if I was over reacting/it was all in my head. Sorry if I upset you, I wasn't saying anything negative about us/our performance/our manager.

Burnleyareback2 · Post by **Burnleyareback2** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:37 pm

How the bald dude didn't get a card is beyond me

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:42 pm

wilks_bfc wrote:I couldn't work out whether he was playing centre back or full back. He seemed to be all across the back line

I said the same. He was practically covering for the rest of his defence, particularly the shaky looking Yoshida. Imagine how good he'll be alongside 3 top class defenders.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:43 pm

Burnleyareback2 wrote:How the bald dude didn't get a card is beyond me

Romeu's a nasty piece of work. He did finally get a booking for a cynical foul on the touchline but he should have been booked earlier.

Decades · Post by **Decades** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:46 pm

Agreed, he was outstanding

Rightfoot · Post by **Rightfoot** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 9:07 pm

Best Centre half Iv ever seen as already said, Good players should be acknowledged regardless of there team

Bfc · Post by **Bfc** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 9:32 pm

I think he would be bound for Real Madrid or Barcelona in the future. I had nothing but praise for his skill, strength and composure. When he moves onto better things, we will look back and say we saw him playing against Burnley, but on the losing side.

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 9:37 pm

Great player. Made his foul on gray look like a normal acceptable challenge. At least that's what the ref thought.

Seriously though he Looked utter class. As did Keane.

Bordeaux · Post by **Bordeaux** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 9:45 pm

Like a good keeper in cricket, dont notice him keeping everything tidy

ClaretLoup · Post by **ClaretLoup** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 9:49 pm

He looked like a snooker player thinking about two or three moves ahead so he was always in exactly the right place at the right time. Allied to strong technical skill and athletic prowess. You have the complete player.

Didn't think he was too hot up front though.