"The Norwegian Wonderkid"- The Official Welcome Martin Ødegaard Thread

The move to Sociedad looks to not only have been the right destination but also the right time for Martin. I watched the first half and he looked very calm out there.

Great stuff.

 

In April:

https://www.bigsoccer.com/threads/ou...rs-lies-thread.2086590/page-317#post-37714723

In June:
https://www.bigsoccer.com/threads/su...transfer-thread.2103905/page-89#post-37856644

In August:
https://www.bigsoccer.com/threads/su...ransfer-thread.2103905/page-387#post-38074816


Like always YS doesn't have a clue

 

You're one of those too stupid to insult but hey it's fun to laugh at you so I will.

Re-read my post again. I clearly state you wanted VdB (whom would cost €60M) while I was the one saying we would be crazy to spend €60M on VdB (a lesser player) when we have a superior player we sent on loan earlier. I concluded that would be stupid; textbook definition poor planning.

Here you prove my point

You are clearly advocating the signing of VdB. You heavily pushed for his sign July and August. All while I was saying "That would be stupid because we have a better midfielder in Odegaard".

Show us all where you stated that exactly?


Just for a kicker, you didn't even understand Odegaard's actual position. Below you compare his role to Rodrygo a wide attacker while you compare Oscar (midfielder) to VdB.

No one questioned if you liked or said anything positive about Odegaard. What was said was you were beating your drum about VdB. You wanted the club to pay €60M for VdB.

All while Odegaard is twice the player.... but what should I expect? You think Rodrygo and Odegaard play the same role. You think Belotti is a can't miss talent. You thought we should replace Benzema with Werner.

You're well know to say dumb crazy shit.

 

Pretty sure that says kdb not vdb lmfao, who is saying stupid shit now

Odegaard often played on the wing last season or in midfield depending on the formation played. That's why I said he'd be a great replacement for Modric as well.

Totalfootballanalysis.com did a great up on this for people just like you.

You see I actually watched them play football.

I was wanting vdb over spending 200m on Pogba, who you wanted so badly because you only know players from playing fifa not actually watching football

You're well known for being arrogant and lashing out at anyone who somehow has a different opinion, maybe lay off the roids instead of threatening everyone who dares oppose your opinion on a football forum ffs and get off your high horse.

Edit: oh and welcome to my ignore list, not worth dealing with your bs all the time. Lest you threaten to hit me again like the keyboard warrior you are lol

 

Uhm what lol

 

Insecure bitches naturally believe anyone stronger or bigger then them have to be on something.

This guy is this hurt over muscles, imagine how insecure he is financially and with his "manhood".

 

I don’t understand this discussion at all, what point is he trying to make??

 

Lol not speaking about him but u right


I went from 220 chubby to 200 pounds solid and i get accused of roiding almost every day. Been dieting and training 6 days a week twice a day for a year but since they dont even know what a gym looks like, i get accused of roiding all the time. They don't even ask, they assume. I freaking hate it

 

0:29 - shows crucial movement which Kroos usually does not do. Off - loads the ball and proceeds with continuation movement in depth, in sweet spot for creative play.

0:37 - fantastic work rate.

1:04 - beautiful forward pass.

etc...

In short, he keeps searching for optimal position. He moves properly with tons of energy. His solutions are great. Plus, he has work rate. Man, i hope he develops to top tier. Looks like he will.

 

Loaning him to Sociedad was a great decision. Hopefully he comes back in 1-2 years for a starting role.

 

I was about to ask actually, do you reckon he can be a like for like replacement for Kroos or Modric? When we first signed him I think many saw him as an attacking wide player, now it looks like he's playing a lot deeper. Assuming James has a good season and stay, I am curious to see if a midfield 3 of Odegaard, James and Casemiro will work.

 

No reason to hate it man, just take it as a compliment. I always do.

 

If Fernandinho, David Silva and De bRuyne can work then why not? I’m assuming you’re worried about the defensive side of things, assuming we have a good system and everyone works hard off the ball.

 

James being soft defensively is a myth now. Heynkes turned him into a true midfielder. Looks like Martin also has a good work rate. So we would be fine

 

Yep, I’d argue that we’re stronger defensively with James than with Kroos since the latter can’t be bothered to track back for the most part while James gets stuck in.

 

I see him as Modrić replacement. Has all the traits to become complete CM. Effective in attack and defense, while also having the capacity to control tempo. As such, i think he should be involved in more balanced role instead of purely attacking one.

As for line-up. It would be interesting to see Pogba, Odegaard and Casemiro combo. I don`t see James as a CM. For me he is purely AM / CAM. Maybe double pivot, plus Odegaard and James as LM / RM. Another interesting option.

 

Reputation

 

Pogba is overpriced. For him to be a good deal, he needs to come at below 100ME and we need the other CM to be a workhorse who is at least average technically.
I doubt that can happen.

 

Considering Pogba can't even outperform McTominay so far I'd hold off paying anything for him and see how Odegaard/Oscar/Ceballos/James do before spending that sort of money.

 

They might save up for Kylian Mbappé from PSG - someone need to replace Benz in some years.

 

Best young player in the league so far. not Jao Felix or anyone else.

 

He is limiting himself with his one foot football. It can make a big difference if he starts to use his right foot when needed. A HUGE difference actually.