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by PeterParker » Sun Feb 10, 2019 6:28 pm
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.
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by nottsblue » Sun Feb 10, 2019 6:34 pm
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
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by PeterParker » Sun Feb 10, 2019 6:38 pm
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.
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by Outcast » Sun Feb 10, 2019 7:58 pm
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.
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by Beefymcfc » Sun Feb 10, 2019 8:23 pm
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.
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by bigblue » Sun Feb 10, 2019 8:36 pm
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
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by ENIAM NAM » Sun Feb 10, 2019 8:40 pm
Other than mbappe, I think we got the best from that Monaco team. Some of his touches today were sublime.
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by Nigels Tackle » Sun Feb 10, 2019 8:48 pm
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
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by PrezIke » Sun Feb 10, 2019 8:55 pm
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.
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by s1ty m » Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:49 pm
What a player.
After the ball was centred, after the whistle blew...
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by sheblue » Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:55 pm
s1ty m wrote:What a player.
The complete and total model professional.
(Mendy take note how a professional athlete conducts themselves)
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by Nick » Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:21 pm
I'll say it again..
Player if the season
First name on the sheet.
Is keV going to turn up this year ?
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by london blue 2 » Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:29 pm
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!!!
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by PeterParker » Tue Feb 12, 2019 8:33 pm
Remember that his Monaco collegues called him Bubble gum because how the ball sticks to his feet.
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by bigblue » Wed Feb 13, 2019 7:15 pm
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
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by Saul Goodman » Mon Mar 04, 2019 2:14 pm
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.
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by JamieMCFC » Wed Mar 13, 2019 6:09 pm
Bernardo extends until 2025
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by Mase » Wed Mar 13, 2019 6:11 pm
Absolutely great news!!
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by nottsblue » Wed Mar 13, 2019 6:13 pm
Mase wrote:Absolutely great news!!
Indeed. Him and Foden is our midfield for the next half a decade if not longer
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by Nigels Tackle » Wed Mar 13, 2019 6:16 pm
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?
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