haz Posted June 22 Report Share Posted June 22 Unlike Pucci this guy and been actively playing (in a better league too) before signing for us. First time playing abroad in his career though so I can see him having a slow start. Hope he packed his sun screen! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 22 Report Share Posted June 22 Striking resemblance to De Bruyne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted June 23 Report Share Posted June 23 7 hours ago, jw1739 said: Striking resemblance to De Bruyne! Hopefully he bears a striking resemblance to de Bruyne in his impact on the team. he was a free transfer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 24 Report Share Posted June 24 17 hours ago, belaguttman said: Hopefully he bears a striking resemblance to de Bruyne in his impact on the team. he was a free transfer He missed 14 matches last season because of injury and subsequent knee surgery. https://www.transfermarkt.com/richard-van-der-venne/verletzungen/spieler/376675 Overall though, underwhelming response to the signing news - perhaps we're all wary because of the Pucci fiasco. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted June 24 Report Share Posted June 24 3 hours ago, jw1739 said: He missed 14 matches last season because of injury and subsequent knee surgery. https://www.transfermarkt.com/richard-van-der-venne/verletzungen/spieler/376675 Overall though, underwhelming response to the signing news - perhaps we're all wary because of the Pucci fiasco. Hmm didn't know about the knee injury, hopefully he is going to be able to play the majority of the season... Pretty hard to get to hyped about visa players when we have had a hit and miss success rate so far. He does look pretty decent though so should do alright. Hopefully similar contribution as De Laet! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted June 24 Report Share Posted June 24 4 hours ago, jw1739 said: He missed 14 matches last season because of injury and subsequent knee surgery. https://www.transfermarkt.com/richard-van-der-venne/verletzungen/spieler/376675 Overall though, underwhelming response to the signing news - perhaps we're all wary because of the Pucci fiasco. He's come to use the Germano Treatment Centre, world renown. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted June 24 Report Share Posted June 24 https://kick360.com.au/richard-van-der-venne-who-is-melbourne-citys-new-playmaker/ Good article I found all about VDV and his stats compared to Metcalfe's 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuggetsMcGreggor Posted June 24 Report Share Posted June 24 I wonder if this is another JVS scouting effort… I’m looking forward to seeing him play and I think he’s the right kind of visa player for us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 24 Report Share Posted June 24 I've looked at a few video clips and get the feeling that he's a hard working player who's going to stand up for himself, won't take a heap of shit from PK, and who won't stick around if he doesn't get enough match time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted June 25 Author Report Share Posted June 25 I'm quietly confident that VDV will smash it for us. He's come from playing regularly in a good European league and nabbed a few goals and assists. Also, he looks like he has a bit of mongrel in him and those type of players hit the ground running in the A-League. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Asunder Posted Wednesday at 03:53 AM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 03:53 AM To remind myself not to get overhyped, I just read through the Pucciarelli thread (so much optimism at the start), but a true life tragedy! It all depends on how PK rates him, otherwise may just end up as another witches hat at training Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanty Posted Wednesday at 04:36 AM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 04:36 AM 42 minutes ago, Torn Asunder said: To remind myself not to get overhyped, I just read through the Pucciarelli thread (so much optimism at the start), but a true life tragedy! It all depends on how PK rates him, otherwise may just end up as another witches hat at training apparently Pucciarelli was not out of favour with PK, Pucciarelli apparently just could not get to the necessary fitness levels needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted Wednesday at 05:03 AM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 05:03 AM (edited) 42 minutes ago, Zanty said: apparently Pucciarelli was not out of favour with PK, Pucciarelli apparently just could not get to the necessary fitness levels needed Source? I call bullshit. We’ve had several players who weren’t fit and got given game time to improve their fitness. Pucci is 3rd or 4rd highest paid player in the team. What a shitshow and he’s still on our books. 1 hour ago, Torn Asunder said: To remind myself not to get overhyped, I just read through the Pucciarelli thread (so much optimism at the start), but a true life tragedy! It all depends on how PK rates him, otherwise may just end up as another witches hat at training Agreed. You remember Petrillo raving about Pucci, how they’ve done their homework and how well suited he was for our team. Edited Wednesday at 05:19 AM by Mr MO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted Wednesday at 05:10 AM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 05:10 AM Surely he was fit enough to come off the bench, or at least to start and play 45 minutes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted Wednesday at 06:01 AM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 06:01 AM This fitness thing shits me. You match the style of your play to the cattle that you have in the herd at your disposal. Matt Le Tissier is a perfect example - not noted for work-rate, stamina or pace but good enough to be a Southampton stalwart for 16 years and an England international. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Le_Tissier 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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