Lil B From The Pack Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 who do you guys reckon would be the modern-day equivalent to a Keane or Vieira in midfield? it seems like the most highly regarded midfielders are known primarily for their offensive ability rather than being a dominant defensive/holding midfielder? Makelele was fantastic at that role too. Talk about being an unsung hero. Recently Pogba got a lot of comparisons to Vieira. Both have similar playing styles, although Pogba is a bit more attacking oriented than Vieira. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Oh hello, Chelsea. Still parking the bus as always? who do you guys reckon would be the modern-day equivalent to a Keane or Vieira in midfield? it seems like the most highly regarded midfielders are known primarily for their offensive ability rather than being a dominant defensive/holding midfielder? Makelele was fantastic at that role too. Talk about being an unsung hero. Javi Martinez without a doubt. Best holding midfielder in the game. Probably won't play at all this season which is a damn shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) Yes Makalele was the anchor in that Chelsea side. Matic is a great holding midfielder as well, but not as commanding as Keane and Viera used to be. Don't really see any Controlling / hard men / leaders as such in todays teams.... Pogba may turn into one. Had a quick look at 2014 WC squads, and to be honest there is nobody that stands out... Edited February 18, 2015 by spook007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV. Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) In terms of skill and play style, Pogba fits the bill of being a Vieira/Keane. Matic and Javi Martinez are also physical monsters who's influence in the midfield usually impact how the game goes. I'd also add Yaya Toure to the list, but he's been used more as a CAM in these past few years than a holding/defensive mid. Not the best in the world, but De Rossi is pretty similar in stature to Keane and plays a very edgy, gritty style of play in the mid and is perceived as a leader at both Roma and the national team. Scweinsteiger and more recently, Lahm have been regarded for their strong defensive play in the midfield. Xabi Alonso as well, but I don't really recall him playing gritty or very Keane-like. Christopher Kramer looks promising. Edited February 18, 2015 by Not Alain Vigneault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Don't really think there is a close comparison to Keane currently tbh. ..and can't wait for Madrid to kick some butt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Pretty lousy performance by Madrid. Had their chances and stuff but other than that, we're pretty slow out there and seemed off for whatever reason. Schalke could've easily gotten out with a draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboose Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 This referee is shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otherwise Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Really happy with City's win today 2 really nice goals by Silva and the amount of goals that I think they could be putting up most games. Bony looked good on his debut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazmanian Devil Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Back in our familiar 7th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksMadrid Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Manchester City being a joke again in this competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboose Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Manchester City being a joke again in this competition Meh. Did what they could without Toure but no one realistically expects them to compete with a Barca squad looking for blad after that 1-0 defeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otherwise Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Manchester City being a joke again in this competition yep so much of a joke that we went down to 10 and didn't get scored on. So much of a joke that we lost by only one goal without one of our best players in the line up, and not starting another. I'm not saying City played great but a joke is a stretch. The again; I'm sure is refering to last season against barca, personaly I'd love to see our manager play our best team and manage to not have a red card in one match and I think we'd come away with the win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil B From The Pack Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) Manchester City being a joke again in this competitionKinda but Messi missing that pen at the end of the game kinda saved City's bum. Joe Hart pulled a great save there. Edited February 25, 2015 by Bork Laser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksMadrid Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Meh. Did what they could without Toure but no one realistically expects them to compete with a Barca squad looking for blad after that 1-0 defeat. I think they have to, at least, compete with them. yep so much of a joke that we went down to 10 and didn't get scored on. So much of a joke that we lost by only one goal without one of our best players in the line up, and not starting another. I'm not saying City played great but a joke is a stretch. The again; I'm sure is refering to last season against barca, personaly I'd love to see our manager play our best team and manage to not have a red card in one match and I think we'd come away with the win. Well, Messi missing the last one I don't think is on City and, watching the game, nobody would be surprised if they were 4 down at the half. I think people need to ask for more to those players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Crosby Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Kinda but Messi missing that pen at the end of the game kinda saved City's bum. Joe Hart pulled a great save there. Messi should have scored on the second shot. Don't know what he is thinking doing a flying header. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malkin Cookies Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) If messi stayed on his feet instead of trying that diving header he would have scored. Monaco are good defensively, only allowed 1 goal so far in Champions League and only 3 goals in their last 17 matches. Also Giroud is soooo bad haha Edited February 25, 2015 by Malkin Cookies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazmanian Devil Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 lol @ Arsenal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksMadrid Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) Atletico was a joke today, we miss a couple of guys that live in London. Edited February 25, 2015 by CanucksMadrid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Atletico was a joke today, we miss a couple of guys that live in London. How dare prettyboy Torres try and bully Son! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboose Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 ArsenLOL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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