Sentences with phrase «old defender who»

This season may also be the final one as a squad member at Old Trafford for the 35 year old defender who signed for United after leaving school as a 16 year old in 1991.

It's rumored that Newcastle United, Stoke City and Watford are all interested in signing Kieran Gibbs but the problem that they have faced is the price tag of the 27 year old defender who has been on the sidelines for most of his career.

Hector Bellerin is a 22 year old defender who began his playing career in the youth academy of Barcelona but chose to move to Arsenal, where he has a contract with which extends until 2023.

Negotiations are underway for the 15 - year - old defender who is on the books of Eredivisie outfit ADO Den...

Not exact matches

The former Southampton boss will then look to make back the rest of his money by allowing Rose to make a # 6m switch to Hull, with Steve Bruce's side having recently revived their interest in the 24 - year - old defender, who can also play on the wing.

The former Liverpool defender was recorded spitting out of his car window into another car driven by a 42 - year - old United supporter, though it was his 14 - year - old daughter who got hit.

An exciting wideman who runs at defenders, the 25 - year - old scored five goals and grabbed three assists in nine Champions League games last season to show he can do it on the highest stage.

This is according to the Shields Gazette, who state that the former PSG defender has fallen out with boss Antonio Conte, and that a number of Europe's biggest sides are also keeping tabs on the 30 - year - old.

Inter Milan are preparing a move for Manchester United 32 - year - old France defender Patrice Evra, who is out of contract in the summer, and watched the left - back in Wednesday's 0 - 0 draw at Arsenal — Daily Mail

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is keen on a reunion with 27 - year - old Norwich defender Russell Martin, who has played under the Scot at Wycombe as well as Carrow Road.

In today's market you have players like Jonny Evans who is going for 25 - 30m and he is a decent defender who is 30 yrs old.

Most should be sold off or go I feel we gave build a great club on quick sand Over the past 10 years The old board sold us out and took the money and ran The new board just keep taking the money Problem is when aw does to leave or get pushed we still have people at the top who do nt seem to care for us Things and personnel are being put in place now but the damage is done I soooo fear from us as we are slipping from top 4 to top 7 I look at pool and feel a bit envious They were so far behind us a few seasons ago and now they seem a long wsy in front for now They willingly or unwillingly got a defender they needed and we got sweet fa Up the gooners We are arsenal till we die

The defender in question is the Dortmund star Neven Subotic, who has been linked with Arsenal many many times in the past, but is surely now approaching his prime at 27 years old.

One defender we are currently linked with is not quite the finished article Souness means, but 20 year - old Rob Holding may well prove to be the centre - back who does arrive this summer.

28 - year - old San Siro star Zapata is a hugely experienced defender who has found himself falling down the AC Milan pecking order in recent times.

This is an incredibly difficult question to answer for a variety of reasons, most importantly because over the years our once vaunted «beautiful» style of play has become a shadow of it's former self, only to be replaced by a less than stellar «plug and play» mentality where players play out of position and adjustments / substitutions are rarely forthcoming before the 75th minute... if you look at our current players, very few would make sense in the traditional Wengerian system... at present, we don't have the personnel to move the ball quickly from deep - lying position, efficient one touch midfielders that can make the necessary through balls or the disciplined and pacey forwards to stretch defences into wide positions, without the aid of the backs coming up into the final 3rd, so that we can attack the defensive lanes in the same clinical fashion we did years ago... on this current squad, we have only 1 central defender on staf, Mustafi, who seems to have any prowess in the offensive zone or who can even pass two zones through so that we can advance play quickly out of our own end (I have seen some inklings that suggest Holding might have some offensive qualities but too early to tell)... unfortunately Mustafi has a tendency to get himself in trouble when he gets overly aggressive on the ball... from our backs out wide, we've seen pace from the likes of Bellerin and Gibbs and the spirited albeit offensively stunted play of Monreal, but none of these players possess the skill - set required in the offensive zone for the new Wenger scheme which requires deft touches, timely runs to the baseline and consistent crossing, especially when Giroud was playing and his ratio of scored goals per clear chances was relatively low (better last year though)... obviously I like Bellerin's future prospects, as you can't teach pace, but I do worry that he regressed last season, which was obvious to Wenger because there was no way he would have used Ox as the right side wing - back so often knowing that Barcelona could come calling in the off - season, if he thought otherwise... as for our midfielders, not a single one, minus the more confident Xhaka I watched played for the Swiss national team a couple years ago, who truly makes sense under the traditional Wenger model... Ramsey holds onto the ball too long, gives the ball away cheaply far too often and abandons his defensive responsibilities on a regular basis (doesn't score enough recently to justify): that being said, I've always thought he does possess a little something special, unfortunately he thinks so too... Xhaka is a little too slow to ever boss the midfield and he tends to telegraph his one true strength, his long ball play: although I must admit he did get a bit better during some points in the latter part of last season... it always made me wonder why whenever he played with Coq Wenger always seemed to play Francis in a more advanced role on the pitch... as for Coq, he is way too reckless at the wrong times and has exhibited little offensive prowess yet finds himself in and around the box far too often... let's face it Wenger was ready to throw him in the trash heap when injuries forced him to use Francis and then he had the nerve to act like this was all part of a bigger Wenger constructed plan... he like Ramsey, Xhaka and Elneny don't offer the skills necessary to satisfy the quick transitory nature of our old offensive scheme or the stout defensive mindset needed to protect the defensive zone so that our offensive players can remain aggressive in the final third... on the front end, we have Ozil, a player of immense skill but stunted by his physical demeanor that tends to offend, the fact that he's been played out of position far too many times since arriving and that the players in front of him, minus Sanchez, make little to no sense considering what he has to offer (especially Giroud); just think about the quick counter-attack offence in Real or the space and protection he receives in the German National team's midfield, where teams couldn't afford to focus too heavily on one individual... this player was a passing «specialist» long before he arrived in North London, so only an arrogant or ignorant individual would try to reinvent the wheel and / or not surround such a talent with the necessary components... in regards to Ox, Walcott and Welbeck, although they all possess serious talents I see them in large part as headless chickens who are on the injury table too much, lack the necessary first - touch and / or lack the finishing flair to warrant their inclusion in a regular starting eleven; I would say that, of the 3, Ox showed the most upside once we went to a back 3, but even he became a bit too consumed by his pending contract talks before the season ended and that concerned me a bit... if I had to choose one of those 3 players to stay on it would be Ox due to his potential as a plausible alternative to Bellerin in that wing - back position should we continue to use that formation... in Sanchez, we get one of the most committed skill players we've seen on this squad for some years but that could all change soon, if it hasn't already of course... strangely enough, even he doesn't make sense given the constructs of the original Wenger offensive model because he holds onto the ball too long and he will give the ball up a little too often in the offensive zone... a fact that is largely forgotten due to his infectious energy and the fact that the numbers he has achieved seem to justify the means... finally, and in many ways most crucially, Giroud, there is nothing about this team or the offensive system that Wenger has traditionally employed that would even suggest such a player would make sense as a starter... too slow, too inefficient and way too easily dispossessed... once again, I think he has some special skills and, at times, has showed some world - class qualities but he's lack of mobility is an albatross around the necks of our offence... so when you ask who would be our best starting 11, I don't have a clue because of the 5 or 6 players that truly deserve a place in this side, 1 just arrived, 3 aren't under contract beyond 2018 and the other was just sold to Juve... man, this is theraputic because following this team is like an addiction to heroin without the benefits

The 32 - year - old also heaped praise on the hard - working duo of Carlos Tevez and Louis Saha, who he enjoyed playing alongside, and named Chelsea legend John Terry as the toughest defender to play against.

Bayern manager Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly been a fan of the 30 - year - old Arsenal defender for a long time and sees him as a player who can challenge projected starters Jerome Boateng and Mats Hummels.

Good going forward, but call me old fashioned however I like defenders who can defend and make the simple pass to other more creative players.

# 25mil for a 30 year old injured defender who can't defend?

The 32 - year - old Argentine played under Pellegrini at Malaga and is a solid and experienced defender, who would make an ideal addition to City's backline at the moment.

Jose Mourinho has already made his first signing as Manchester United manager, but who will follow Ivory Coast defender Eric Bailly through the door at Old Trafford?

The Gunners are looking to appease fans unhappy at missing out on re-signing Cesc Fabregas, who has moved from Barcelona to Chelsea, by making a move for 21 - year - old defender Bressan from Brazilian side Gremio — Daily Express

Tucker was a boon for the Raptors as a wing defender, but it's quite risky to pay big money to 32 - year - olds who don't score or create much.

What amazes me is that Wenger gives 5 year contract to injury prone Diaby and 3 year to old Flamini but does nt offer new contract to a Monreal who has been our best defender this season.

Liverpool are rumoured to be keen on the # 7m rated defender, who is currently on loan at West Ham, and if the 22 year old does indeed leave the Emirates Stadium then a move to the Merseyside outfit may appeal to the England international.

Perhaps the finest all - round central defender on the planet, reports have suggested that van Gaal has lined up a January move for Borussia Dortmund star Mats Hummels, but the Red Devils may have some job persuading a player who is likely to have his pick of Europe's biggest clubs that Old Trafford is the right destination for the World Cup winner.

One TBS promo that highlighted the outstanding young players in the postseason did not even mention the 22 - year - old, a Gold Glove — quality defender who hit 15 homers and had 61 RBIs after the All - Star break.

Manchester City have reportedly scouted 24 - year - old Augsburg defender Philipp Max, who has been impressing fans with his performances so far this season.

Former Manchester United defender and current Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville recently referred to the former Benfica man and Brazilian international as a defender who appeared to be «controlled by a 10 - year - old in the crowd on a Playstation.»

(various)... And Rafa is also pondering a move for 17 - year - old Ghanaian defender Daniel Opare, who has issued a classic «come - and - get - me».

The former Manchester United defender isn't one to mince his words, and he's kept true to his reputation on this one as he has laid into the 28 - year - old who will see his contract expire next summer.

Keane, who according to The Sun was also reportedly wanted by his former club Manchester United, turned down a move to Old Trafford following the arrival of defender Victor Lindelof from Benfica.

This is why we are linked with: — David Luiz (defender who can't defend)-- Karim Benzema (too old)-- Johnny Evans (all of the above) God help us if Wenger clings on past this season.

The 32 - year - old Argentine defender, who is still a regular in the Magpies team, would be a surprise choice to say the least, considering his lack of managerial and coaching experience.

The next one is Nacho Monreal who has probably been our most consistent defender in this campaign, but the Spaniard has just passed his 32nd birthday and he may be a bit old to get an extension...

30 years old of course causes a bit of concern when it comes to Arsenal because as we have seen in the debates about Jamie Vardy, players who approach 30 or are in their 30's will soon start to lose their form and as a defender in the current game, you need to keep up with the pace.

Whereas Manchester City — also in possession of a great deal of money — were in need of a central defender and have bought this particular central defender, a mere slip of a 22 - year - old, who comes with all sorts of exciting words attached, like «potential» and «elegant» and «passes like a midfielder» and «Barnsley,» but also with the note that «actually, wasn't he a bit rubbish last season?»

Which option sounds best for us, Mathieu who can bring winning experience as well as versatility to our squad, or a 24 year - old German defender who could form a part of our defence for years to come?

Once upon a time in the midst of the good old days, Arsenal too had defenders who could defend.

Sweden also turned the tables on Italy with a masterful display of defence in the old Italian style, including one of their defenders committing a foul so bad (a knee in the stomach) that would have resulted in an arrest on the street, yet the referee deemed that the Italian forward who controlled the ball on his thigh before being assaulted had handled the ball!

The 24 - year - old versatile player, who can play both as a defender and as a defensive midfielder, started for the Oranje in their opening Euro 2016 Group A clash at the Generali Arena in Prague.

A Drexel Hill native, Real lined up next to fellow homegrown defender Auston Trusty, 22 - year - old London native Jack Elliott and 24 - year - old right back Keegan Rosenberry, a Lancaster native who was part of the Union's youth system back before the full - time academy had been established.

Widespread reports in the British and Spanish media have linked the defender, who has two years left on his contract at the Bernabeu, with a move to Old Trafford.

But Januzaj already knows what to expect from the 24 - year - old Argentina international defender, who can play at left - back and at centre - back.

Old Trafford had been looking for a defender with a real physical presence, but a player who can also play out of the back.

But when it was seen that the team would uncluded a previously untried mere 16 - year - old defender, Reece Oxford, in midfield, who would have bet on a Hammers victory?

The Catalans have emerged as rumoured suitors for the 25 - year - old defender, who could be available as high as # 70 million.

For a side that could effortlessly generate a total revenue circa # 500 - million plus in a year, every year — backed by a seismic TV deal, matchday revenue and commercial tie - ups left right and centre, the idea that United still play with a back four largely composed of Chris Smalling — a limited defender whose prime period has more often flattered to deceive than not, Ashley Young — a winger turned full back who is only getting older and Antonio Valencia — another of those reliable yet over 30 - year old footballers at United — with less potential to grow as a footballer.

With 18 - year - old Marcus Rashford now leading the line, with Martial supporting his attacks from the left, the right flank looks to be in need of a player who fits the profile of Wilfried Zaha — a winger who can take defenders on, stretch the play, sprint clear on the counter and keep opponents guessing over what he will do next.