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Re: Welcome Bernardo Silva
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Sun Feb 10, 2019 6:28 pm
by PeterParker
nottsblue wrote:I think it’s a little bit bittersweet how good he has become in a strange way. David Silva’s time with us as a regular starter will now probably end next year with Bernado in the middle. He simply has to play and develop into the focal point of the team. I know that this is the way of football, but it will be sad when Dave hangs up his boots. At least we have found a ready made replacement
With the quality he has, I think we can get something from Dave in the next 3-4 years. A Pirlo-esque role.
But yeah, Bernie can become the next cult hero.
Re: Welcome Bernardo Silva
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Sun Feb 10, 2019 6:34 pm
by nottsblue
PeterParker wrote:nottsblue wrote:I think it’s a little bit bittersweet how good he has become in a strange way. David Silva’s time with us as a regular starter will now probably end next year with Bernado in the middle. He simply has to play and develop into the focal point of the team. I know that this is the way of football, but it will be sad when Dave hangs up his boots. At least we have found a ready made replacement
With the quality he has, I think we can get something from Dave in the next 3-4 years. A Pirlo-esque role.
But yeah, Bernie can become the next cult hero.
I think Dave has 2 more seasons after this with us. But we’ve seen in the last month or so that he hasn’t been in the best of form and at 33, he can’t play every week and play to the high standards he has set himself. Not suggesting he isn’t good enough for us for a second, more that he will pass on the baton of being our “go to” guy and our playmaker to Bernardo. Agree there is still a place for him, obviously, but it will be in a reduced role and that’s what saddens me a little bit
Re: Welcome Bernardo Silva
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Sun Feb 10, 2019 6:38 pm
by PeterParker
nottsblue wrote:PeterParker wrote:nottsblue wrote:I think it’s a little bit bittersweet how good he has become in a strange way. David Silva’s time with us as a regular starter will now probably end next year with Bernado in the middle. He simply has to play and develop into the focal point of the team. I know that this is the way of football, but it will be sad when Dave hangs up his boots. At least we have found a ready made replacement
With the quality he has, I think we can get something from Dave in the next 3-4 years. A Pirlo-esque role.
But yeah, Bernie can become the next cult hero.
I think Dave has 2 more seasons after this with us. But we’ve seen in the last month or so that he hasn’t been in the best of form and at 33, he can’t play every week and play to the high standards he has set himself. Not suggesting he isn’t good enough for us for a second, more that he will pass on the baton of being our “go to” guy and our playmaker to Bernardo. Agree there is still a place for him, obviously, but it will be in a reduced role and that’s what saddens me a little bit
Agree.
Up there with Xavi and Iniesta. One of the finest Spain ever had.
Re: Welcome Bernardo Silva
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Sun Feb 10, 2019 7:58 pm
by Outcast
nottsblue wrote:PeterParker wrote:nottsblue wrote:I think it’s a little bit bittersweet how good he has become in a strange way. David Silva’s time with us as a regular starter will now probably end next year with Bernado in the middle. He simply has to play and develop into the focal point of the team. I know that this is the way of football, but it will be sad when Dave hangs up his boots. At least we have found a ready made replacement
With the quality he has, I think we can get something from Dave in the next 3-4 years. A Pirlo-esque role.
But yeah, Bernie can become the next cult hero.
I think Dave has 2 more seasons after this with us. But we’ve seen in the last month or so that he hasn’t been in the best of form and at 33, he can’t play every week and play to the high standards he has set himself. Not suggesting he isn’t good enough for us for a second, more that he will pass on the baton of being our “go to” guy and our playmaker to Bernardo. Agree there is still a place for him, obviously, but it will be in a reduced role and that’s what saddens me a little bit
I think Bernardo can be even better than the legend Silva if he keeps developing. Silva still is the pass master but Bernado a better dribbler. He needs to do it year in year out though.
Re: Welcome Bernardo Silva
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Sun Feb 10, 2019 8:23 pm
by Beefymcfc
Bernardo is not a replacement for Dave. He's there to enhance the team ethic.
I don't think we can get a replacement for Dave but we will evolve with a different type of player in his position.
What a player Bernardo s though. Has the qualities of Nasri but none of the bad traits. Love the bloke.
Re: Welcome Bernardo Silva
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Sun Feb 10, 2019 8:36 pm
by bigblue
Beefymcfc wrote:Bernardo is not a replacement for Dave. He's there to enhance the team ethic.
I don't think we can get a replacement for Dave but we will evolve with a different type of player in his position.
What a player Bernardo s though. Has the qualities of Nasri but none of the bad traits. Love the bloke.
Incredible to say, but he has better close control than Nasri. A young player willing to run all game with his levels of skill is one in a million
Re: Welcome Bernardo Silva
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Sun Feb 10, 2019 8:40 pm
by ENIAM NAM
Other than mbappe, I think we got the best from that Monaco team. Some of his touches today were sublime.
Re: Welcome Bernardo Silva
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Sun Feb 10, 2019 8:48 pm
by Nigels Tackle
ENIAM NAM wrote:Other than mbappe, I think we got the best from that Monaco team. Some of his touches today were sublime.
going some way to making up for what we gave them for mendy
Re: Welcome Bernardo Silva
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Sun Feb 10, 2019 8:55 pm
by PrezIke
The guy is the definition of mint. Does everything fans love on and off the pitch.
Has the most insane motor, sublime technical skills, the right attitude and seems to be a great teammate.
Re: Welcome Bernardo Silva
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Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:49 pm
by s1ty m
What a player.
Re: Welcome Bernardo Silva
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Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:55 pm
by sheblue
s1ty m wrote:What a player.
The complete and total model professional.
(Mendy take note how a professional athlete conducts themselves)
Re: Welcome Bernardo Silva
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Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:21 pm
by Nick
I'll say it again..
Player if the season
First name on the sheet.
Is keV going to turn up this year ?
Re: Welcome Bernardo Silva
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Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:29 pm
by london blue 2
Nick wrote:I'll say it again..
Player if the season
First name on the sheet.
Is keV going to turn up this year ?
Could same the same about Raheem, Fernandinho, Laporte and Sergio. Not to mention big Ed.
What a team!!!
Re: Welcome Bernardo Silva
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Tue Feb 12, 2019 8:33 pm
by PeterParker
Remember that his Monaco collegues called him Bubble gum because how the ball sticks to his feet.
Re: Welcome Bernardo Silva
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Wed Feb 13, 2019 7:15 pm
by bigblue
If you haven't seen it before, this video should only make you like Bernardo more. A pro footballer living like a normal guy, even has laundry drying out on the porch:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10154750051126748
Re: Welcome Bernardo Silva
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Mon Mar 04, 2019 2:14 pm
by Saul Goodman
Supposedly he's about to sign a new deal.
I know what I said about Laporte's new deal and I acknowledge my hypocrisy but I'm happy for Bernardo and want to keep him here as long as possible. Love the guy.
Re: Welcome Bernardo Silva
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Wed Mar 13, 2019 6:09 pm
by JamieMCFC
Bernardo extends until 2025
Re: Welcome Bernardo Silva
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Wed Mar 13, 2019 6:13 pm
by nottsblue
Mase wrote:Absolutely great news!!
Indeed. Him and Foden is our midfield for the next half a decade if not longer
Re: Welcome Bernardo Silva
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Wed Mar 13, 2019 6:16 pm
by Nigels Tackle
nottsblue wrote:Mase wrote:Absolutely great news!!
Indeed. Him and Foden is our midfield for the next half a decade if not longer
with declan rice behind them?