illmatik
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Re: Ricky Alvarez
That is what I am hoping for, but with Wenger, you never know
Floating said:
That is what I am hoping for, but with Wenger, you never know
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Ricky Álvarez
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MAK 14
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Re: Ricky Alvarez
From what I've seen, that seems a good comparison. Quick feet, good dribbler and he has a good shot on him. Hope he signs.Bossa said:
Floating
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Re: Ricky Alvarez
He's definitely a bit more physical than di Maria - he has a 6'2 frame, built a bit more like Kaka.
He's definitely a bit more physical than di Maria - he has a 6'2 frame, built a bit more like Kaka.
Accomplished
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Re: Ricky Alvarez
Reading this thread and I still have no idea if this guy is actually any good...could someone put it in relative terms? i.e, "He's as good as Nasri when he first came here" or "He's an adequate Rosicky replacement" because I'm in the dark right now.
Reading this thread and I still have no idea if this guy is actually any good...could someone put it in relative terms? i.e, "He's as good as Nasri when he first came here" or "He's an adequate Rosicky replacement" because I'm in the dark right now.
GoonerGurjit
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Re: Ricky Alvarez
I fear this could be a sequel of the 'Rodrigo Palacio saga' from a couple of years ago.
Everyone knows us Emotionally battered Gooners are a soft touch.
I fear this could be a sequel of the 'Rodrigo Palacio saga' from a couple of years ago.
Everyone knows us Emotionally battered Gooners are a soft touch.
Floating
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Re: Ricky Alvarez
No one really knows much, mate. We're all doing our own research.
From what I've learned, those that are in the know (a few journos based in Argentina), he's one of the top 3 U23 talents in "Argie Ball", as one journo called it - definitely on his way to breaking into the NT, and arguably would have earlier if it wasn't for a cruciate injury three years ago. He just finished an excellent campaign with his club Velez, and was one of the key players in taking them to 1st Place. It's hard to say, but he seems about as good as Di Maria before he moved to Madrid. Not quite on the level Nasri was at Marseille, but few are at that age. Apparently, if we do manage to sign him on a free as is reported, it will have been an "absolute coup."
Hope that helps. :wink:
Accomplished said:
No one really knows much, mate. We're all doing our own research.
From what I've learned, those that are in the know (a few journos based in Argentina), he's one of the top 3 U23 talents in "Argie Ball", as one journo called it - definitely on his way to breaking into the NT, and arguably would have earlier if it wasn't for a cruciate injury three years ago. He just finished an excellent campaign with his club Velez, and was one of the key players in taking them to 1st Place. It's hard to say, but he seems about as good as Di Maria before he moved to Madrid. Not quite on the level Nasri was at Marseille, but few are at that age. Apparently, if we do manage to sign him on a free as is reported, it will have been an "absolute coup."
Hope that helps. :wink:
mo50
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Re: Ricky Alvarez
That's true. Remember that massive Indian keeper last summer?
GoonerGurjit said:
That's true. Remember that massive Indian keeper last summer?
Vela
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Re: Ricky Alvarez
@YoungGunsBlog
Nothing in Alvarez from my contacts. The story seems to have come from Goal.com; that says it all. I'll keep digging, though.
@YoungGunsBlog
Nothing in Alvarez from my contacts. The story seems to have come from Goal.com; that says it all. I'll keep digging, though.
Floating
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Re: Ricky Alvarez
Story is being reported on Goal.com now: <a class="postlink" href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer-zone/2011/05/20/2496004/arsenal-set-to-sign-velez-sarsfields-ricky-alvarez-report" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer ... rez-report</a>?
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Story is being reported on Goal.com now: <a class="postlink" href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer-zone/2011/05/20/2496004/arsenal-set-to-sign-velez-sarsfields-ricky-alvarez-report" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer ... rez-report</a>?
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fabo
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Re: Ricky Alvarez
Who the f**k is this?
Bloody depressing.
Who the f**k is this?
Bloody depressing.
Vela
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Re: Ricky Alvarez
Rumours on twitter saying Arsenal have signed him but I dont think its true.
Rumours on twitter saying Arsenal have signed him but I dont think its true.
MAK 14
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Re: Ricky Alvarez
Does anyone know for sure how many goals he's scored in his career? Wiki says 5 goals in 46 games which is a pretty poor record for an attacking midfielder/winger, but you can never be sure with Wikipedia.
Does anyone know for sure how many goals he's scored in his career? Wiki says 5 goals in 46 games which is a pretty poor record for an attacking midfielder/winger, but you can never be sure with Wikipedia.
Le Titi
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Re: Ricky Alvarez
Kevin Davies would have a field day with that runt. Next.
Kevin Davies would have a field day with that runt. Next.
raidersoftheark
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Re: Ricky Alvarez
It says 28 goals in 46 games.
MAK 14 said:
It says 28 goals in 46 games.
Re: Ricky Alvarez
He's also quite tall and will be a great signing also he looks more like a LW than a CM
Lamela is an awesome player and it really will be a coup if we signed a player of Lamela quality for freeFloating said:
He's also quite tall and will be a great signing also he looks more like a LW than a CM
Sottobosco
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Re: Ricky Alvarez
Its not poor because hes not an attacking midfielder the way you are visualising. He's like a Yaya Toure, plays central but has the power and skill to push forward between the lines.
For Vélez, and I am no expert here, he plays in a 4-5-1 holding the shape but always having attacking ideas. Plus his team play the best football in Argentina and have other players to do the scoring.
MAK 14 said:
Its not poor because hes not an attacking midfielder the way you are visualising. He's like a Yaya Toure, plays central but has the power and skill to push forward between the lines.
For Vélez, and I am no expert here, he plays in a 4-5-1 holding the shape but always having attacking ideas. Plus his team play the best football in Argentina and have other players to do the scoring.
amirkat
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Re: Ricky Alvarez
First thought: ****. Who's leaving?
Second thought: Who the hell is this guy?
I call bull.
First thought: ****. Who's leaving?
Second thought: Who the hell is this guy?
I call bull.
Floating
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Re: Ricky Alvarez
According to that journo, Alvarez IS Lamela quality.
jmsmtthw28 said:
According to that journo, Alvarez IS Lamela quality.
Re: Ricky Alvarez
could be Rosicky's replacement?
could be Rosicky's replacement?
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