Adelino Andre Vieira (Vieirinha)

[Tim Southampton Rover]

Can only assume Olsson will be our first choice left back and Givet will now be considered more as a centre half than left back now.

[Fylde Coast Fan]

He's supposed to be a right winger, looks like he can play either side though. Hoilett doesn't really want to be on the right if he can help it, and Emerton can slot in almost anywhere.

[Amo]

I hope our scouts weren't watching the same video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDkWln6fuSI

[JAL]

The you tube vid that kearney posted must be one of the best video compilations we've seen of a player.

The lad's got all the tricks. Reminds me of Joe Cole when he was at his peak.

[67splitscreen]

  On 31/07/2011 at 22:25, JAL said:

The you tube vid that kearney posted must be one of the best video compilations we've seen of a player.

The lad's got all the tricks. Reminds me of Joe Cole when he was at his peak.

Feel sorry for our fans in row 20 and upwards.

[T.J.Newton]

  On 31/07/2011 at 22:24, Topman said:

I hope our scouts weren't watching the same video:

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=WDkWln6fuSI

wow! 10 mins of watching a little fella diving, running very fastly int dead ends and missing the target!

[rogerjonesgloves]

  On 31/07/2011 at 22:33, hardly1980 said:

wow! 10 mins of watching a little fella diving, running very fastly int dead ends and missing the target!

looks like a classic 'couldn't hit a cows arse with a banjo' job.

mind you falls over very well!

[niggit]

  On 31/07/2011 at 22:09, Hekla said:

Do we really need more wingers though?

Guessing that maybe Olsson will now be at left back.

[T.J.Newton]

looks across between donis and villanueva.

[Roversi]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVfyENSuKak

[joey_big_nose]

Bizarre 'highlights' video. Lots of trickery, not a lot of end product - shooting in particular appears woeful. Seems decent in the air though for a small guy.

edit - that second video just above is a lot better!

I'm getting increasingly confused about our attacking options. Were going to have four of these small tricky players at the club (Hoilett, Rochina, Formica, Veirinha). Where are they all going to play? I suppose Vieirinha looks more like a genuine wide player than the others. Maybe Hoilett left, Vieirinha right while Rochina and Formica fight over the supporting stiker role?

I agree with others it seems nailed on that Olsson will be mainly a left back this coming season.

The one shared chaacteristic of the players we are linked to is pace. For me this suggests we are going down the counter attacking tactical route with earnest.

[chris]

christ Kean really looking for these entertaining players, no wonder they sacked Sam

Formica, Rochina, Holliet, Olsson and Vieira. All can beat a player and have some serious skills.

Impressive youtube excluding shooting, bloody skillful. Wonder if it would really work in the PL level or will just run into trouble.

Still wouldn'tsay no, looks exciting.

Hard to judge from youtube.

[donnermeat]

Would rather the money be put towards a striker, or an established defender. Still looks useful though.

[Lurid Coat]

  On 31/07/2011 at 22:50, joey_big_nose said:

I'm getting increasingly confused about our attacking options. Were going to have four of these small tricky players at the club (Hoilett, Rochina, Formica, Veirinha). Where are they all going to play? I suppose Vieirinha looks more like a genuine wide player than the others. Maybe Hoilett left, Vieirinha right while Rochina and Formica fight over the supporting stiker role?

I've been thinking about this as well. Formica has looked excellent in pre-season, and Rochina has already shown glimpses of greatness and looks an exciting talent. If we get Vieirinha in, I'm guessing that Hoilett will be used out left, with Olsson at left back. Rochina or Formica in "the hole".

[blueboy3333]

Are you lot clinically depressed? He looks brilliant, two great feet, quick, can beat people for fun and he'll get the crowd on their feet. just ignore the shooting for now! Love to see him at Ewood. And as for the 'yeah, but can he do it in the prem' ######, i can't imagine cracking up at the sight of Danny Higginbottom, Essou-Akoutou or Glenn Johnstone! Apart from the top 4 the prem is pretty average. This guy would destroy most full backs in most teams. Cheer the (Please don't use that word again) up

[Teacup]

  On 31/07/2011 at 22:50, joey_big_nose said:

The one shared chaacteristic of the players we are linked to is pace. For me this suggests we are going down the counter attacking tactical route with earnest.

The attacking players also all seem to share a history of playing multiple positions. I really think Kean wants to take us down the same route as Barca with an extremely flexible outfield. The unpredictability of high tempo pacey players - passing and moving seamlessly not only looks 'pretty' but is a fair superior style of football.

I tried to start a discussion about it in the Kean thread, but kind of got shot down with 'don't care, just wanna win' comments

[jim mk2]

  On 31/07/2011 at 23:22, Teacup said:

I really think Kean wants to take us down the same route as Barca with an extremely flexible outfield.

Kean compared with Guardiola ..... you read it here first folks !

[BuckyRover]

  On 31/07/2011 at 23:22, Teacup said:

The attacking players also all seem to share a history of playing multiple positions. I really think Kean wants to take us down the same route as Barca with an extremely flexible outfield. The unpredictability of high tempo pacey players - passing and moving seamlessly not only looks 'pretty' but is a fair superior style of football.

I tried to start a discussion about it in the Kean thread, but kind of got shot down with 'don't care, just wanna win' comments

I think you are correct.

[Teacup]

  On 31/07/2011 at 23:27, jim mk2 said:

Kean compared with Guardiola

Copying is not comparing. More and more teams will adopt Guardiola like tactics and style, but without Guardiola to do it in the first place that could never happen.

[tony gale's mic]

  On 31/07/2011 at 23:21, blueboy3333 said:

Are you lot clinically depressed? He looks brilliant, two great feet, quick, can beat people for fun and he'll get the crowd on their feet. just ignore the shooting for now! Love to see him at Ewood. And as for the 'yeah, but can he do it in the prem' ######, i can't imagine cracking up at the sight of Danny Higginbottom, Essou-Akoutou or Glenn Johnstone! Apart from the top 4 the prem is pretty average. This guy would destroy most full backs in most teams. Cheer the (Please don't use that word again) up

Yeah, I remember that Villanueva who we signed who became a big success. That youtube video was a sign of things to come.

[jim mk2]

  On 31/07/2011 at 23:32, Teacup said:

Copying is not comparing. More and more teams will adopt Guardiola like tactics and style, but without Guardiola to do it in the first place that could never happen.

Nonsensical. Do you read through this stuff before pressing the send button ?

[Teacup]

  On 31/07/2011 at 23:35, jim mk2 said:

Nonsensical. Do you read through this stuff before pressing the send button ?

Do you add any content to this forum other than trying to rile other posters?

[jim mk2]

  On 31/07/2011 at 23:37, Teacup said:

Do you add any content to this forum other than trying to rile other posters?

I'm just pointing out you're writing a load of drivel. Sorry if it "riles" you.

[Teacup]

  On 31/07/2011 at 23:41, jim mk2 said:

Sorry if it "riles" you.

I didn't say that. I doubt other posters care for your 'drivel' comments with no explanation as why you think this. If you have a differing opinion, please express it, if you do want to try to rile me, use the PM system.

[jim mk2]

  On 31/07/2011 at 23:45, Teacup said:

I didn't say that. I doubt other posters care for your 'drivel' comments with no explanation as why you think this. If you have a differing opinion, please express it, if you do want to try to rile me, use the PM system.

OK, you want a discussion ? Explain how the below makes any sense at all.

  On 31/07/2011 at 23:32, Teacup said:

Copying is not comparing. More and more teams will adopt Guardiola like tactics and style, but without Guardiola to do it in the first place that could never happen.

Also explain how you think Kean with his limited resources and know-how is going to have Rovers playing in a "Barcelona" style in the toughest league in the world ?