Zatman Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 12 hours ago, Demitri_C said: We were 2-0 down then we pulled one back to make it 2-1, then samba gave away the penalty against gabby. he really struggled with gabbys pace back then so thats something we need to be aware of in fairness I dont think anybody at this level was as quick as Gabby back then. I know we mock him a bit but Gabby 2010 was one of fastest players in the world he would have gave Ronaldo a good race he was that quick wasnt keen when trial was announced but he has stayed for 6 months and showed good character and he seems like he wants to be here, he prob could have got a deal elsewhere in that time 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 7 hours ago, Zatman said: in fairness I dont think anybody at this level was as quick as Gabby back then. I know we mock him a bit but Gabby 2010 was one of fastest players in the world he would have gave Ronaldo a good race he was that quick wasnt keen when trial was announced but he has stayed for 6 months and showed good character and he seems like he wants to be here, he prob could have got a deal elsewhere in that time Yeah valid point about gabbys pace. If he actually had a footballing brain and his attitude was a lot better he really could have gone on to be something special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I must admit when he signed I did do a little dance.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 We have four different cbs which is great. Samba is a giant his height and presence alongside terry will certainly be intimidating at this level 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Really can't fault him at this stage - looks like he's got his sharpness and passion for the game back after quite a bit of time out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeyb Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 He looked good today, solid at the back and scored....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoughboroughLion Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Gives us a different option. Will prove useful against the more physical teams on a rainy Tuesday night I think. Certainly the best 4th choice centre back a championship club have ever had. We have strength in depth :woop: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummybloke Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Looked a giant today. The header for his goal he got up early and hung in the air, no one was getting that ball other than him. Did the same for a clearance. Need to keep him motivated just like a few others and we should be looking solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Beast of a man and great to have as cover for Chester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted July 23, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 23, 2017 Samba ahead of Chester? Deffo at this moment on a par. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Jareth said: Samba ahead of Chester? Deffo at this moment on a par. Not quite sure about that, but it's a long season so he will get his fair share of games. What's great about him is that he is a genuine threat in the oppositions box from set pieces, so will chip in with a couple of goals (Terry also has a good goalscoring record for a centre half so should do the same). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Way too early for that talk as no friendly has really been played at a pace as yet. I feel when he gets a chance to open his legs his pace is okay but over the first 5 or 10 he is dangerously slow. As a squad player to chuck in he will probably do a job on occasions, I just fear Bruce will be tempted to find a way ( 3 at the back) to get him into the first 11 for set pieces alone. That would be a mistake. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 He's doing his best to get people at least questioning who the starting centrebacks are. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nazvfc Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Hang on a bit when we lose a friendly the players are cursed (it is only a pre seasonget fit thingy) and we couldn't beat a nothing side. We win and it's too early to judge! What it is to be a fan eh? Judge before a ball is kicked judge after we lose (they are sh*t) judge after we win(too early). Roll on the season then the real crap can hit the fan (pun intended) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeyb Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Can't pair Terry and Samba together, no pace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockport_Villain Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 46 minutes ago, mykeyb said: Can't pair Terry and Samba together, no pace Agree with this but I think he has now edged ahead of Baker and will be number 3 at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Not seen him of late, but in his formative years at Blackburn he was formidable. In terms of effectiveness one of the best around. Injury free, fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Looks a canny signing. He's obviously proved himself over his long trial and is a far better option than Micah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 14 minutes ago, Xela said: Looks a canny signing. He's obviously proved himself over his long trial and is a far better option than Micah Think I'd prefer him to baker too , nothing against baker but samba has impressed me a lot - should be reliable back up . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Xela said: Looks a canny signing. He's obviously proved himself over his long trial and is a far better option than Micah Im finding the fact he has been at the club for a good couple of months now (in whatever capacity, trial/keeping fit) a little more reassuring. When he first turned up at the club i thought it was all a bit of a joke. The guy was shot to pieces in his last stint at QPR, and we already had 1 overpaid bum on the books in Micah Richards. That said, he has been here a while now, so this wasn't a spur of moment thing. Bruce has had a number of months to access the bloke and decided to give him a contract. On today, there where times that he looked like a rock, and if teams are going to play hoof balll against us, He will be great. But, (agree with rodders so I'll just quote his post). 2 hours ago, rodders0223 said: I feel when he gets a chance to open his legs his pace is okay but over the first 5 or 10 he is dangerously slow. As a squad player to chuck in he will probably do a job on occasions, I just fear Bruce will be tempted to find a way ( 3 at the back) to get him into the first 11 for set pieces alone. That would be a mistake. All in all, relatively happy with the bloke. I don't think he's a starter, he is behind Terry and Chester for me. And as @mykeyb said, pairing Terry and Samba together would be suicide, so for me he is cover for Terry and nothing else. Edited July 23, 2017 by av1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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