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Post by Miles Offside on Nov 12, 2015 16:02:49 GMT
Great news for Erik. Well deserved.
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Post by dozintheseventees on Nov 12, 2015 16:09:28 GMT
Can't be arsed to read the whole thread but IMHO this bloke gets better and better. A well deserved call up for him and my only worry is that he's stepping down in class to play for the Dutch at the moment.
I say that with a wink, but Jesus how they have fallen. I have loved Dutch football for many, many years and lived there (and attended regular games) for three years. So sad for me to see their recent performances......they'll be back, I have no doubt but they have a lot of rebuilding to do.
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Post by WoodbineWright2@ on Nov 12, 2015 16:14:20 GMT
Can't be arsed to read the whole thread but IMHO this bloke gets better and better. A well deserved call up for him and my only worry is that he's stepping down in class to play for the Dutch at the moment. I say that with a wink, but Jesus how they have fallen. I have loved Dutch football for many, many years and lived there (and attended regular games) for three years. So sad for me to see their recent performances......they'll be back, I have no doubt but they have a lot of rebuilding to do. The Dutch national team have been surrounded with farce for years now. They seem to have a strange knack of self destruction. You suspect that if they could sort the fun & games out, they'd be a pretty decent outfit. Well done Erik the great, go & sort em out lad !!
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Post by andrewguk on Nov 13, 2015 19:41:27 GMT
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Post by Olgrligm on Nov 13, 2015 21:10:58 GMT
After years of pitched battles over dross like Danny Collins playing at left back, how nice it is to have such a reliable player as Erik Pieters. 7/10 almost every week. He's a terrific and criminally underrated player, whose call up is well deserved.
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Nov 14, 2015 8:02:22 GMT
Stayed on the bench last night. Much as I am delighted he got called up, given the state of his face and nose after the Chelsea game, I'm delighted he wasn't risked - I'd have worried that his nose would have been completely obliterated if he had played last night.
I've asked before and I'll ask again, does anyone know if he is being fitted with a protective face mask for the next few games?
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Post by ChrisKamarasPerm on Nov 14, 2015 8:13:46 GMT
You certainly notice when he is missing.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Nov 21, 2015 19:17:16 GMT
A real unsung hero in his time here imo. He's been absolutely first class since he got here and this season has got even better.
When is his contract up? Is it the same as Arnie's? If so it needs extending asap.
Class ball in for the goal too today which is normally his only real weakness, great to see!
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Post by elystokie on Nov 21, 2015 19:18:52 GMT
Who are you and what have you done with bayernoatcake?
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Post by bayernoatcake on Nov 21, 2015 19:20:02 GMT
Pieters is ace, always has been.
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Post by Squeekster on Nov 21, 2015 19:22:07 GMT
To be fair me and all my mates always comment on how solid he is but this season he seems to have pushed on and is really developing his attacking side as well as the ever dependable full back to the extent he has been called up for the national side long over due in my opinion.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Nov 21, 2015 19:27:16 GMT
He reminds me of an upgraded Wilko, which is just the best.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2015 19:34:47 GMT
He reminds me of an upgraded Wilko, which is just the best. In what respect? Wilko couldn't lace Pieters boots.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2015 19:36:26 GMT
Mr consistent! I could give Erik pieters MOTM most weeks. He's a superb player.
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Post by Bombus on Nov 21, 2015 19:37:09 GMT
A real unsung hero in his time here imo. He's been absolutely first class since he got here and this season has got even better. When is his contract up? Is it the same as Arnie's? If so it needs extending asap. Class ball in for the goal too today which is normally his only real weakness, great to see! He's immense, mate - just brilliant. I remember him being quoted saying something in these lines: "I think I'm starting to bleed the red and white now". This was just after a couple of months here! Fully deserves his place in the Holland squad - I'm so proud to have players like him playing for our Club.
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Post by ivan36drago on Nov 21, 2015 19:40:36 GMT
Love Erik.Never shirks out of anything. Always last to leave the pitch. Would love him to sneak a couple of goals to make him even more of a legend.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Nov 21, 2015 19:40:45 GMT
He reminds me of an upgraded Wilko, which is just the best. In what respect? Wilko couldn't lace Pieters boots. Ah the first Wilko hater. (120ish games in the Premier League for us and on the whole he played very well) Hard as nails, a fine defender, on the whole consistently good. But an even finer defender, way better on the ball and more consistent. Hence the upgrade bit.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Nov 21, 2015 19:41:54 GMT
A real unsung hero in his time here imo. He's been absolutely first class since he got here and this season has got even better. When is his contract up? Is it the same as Arnie's? If so it needs extending asap. Class ball in for the goal too today which is normally his only real weakness, great to see! He's immense, mate - just brilliant. I remember him being quoted saying something in these lines: "I think I'm starting to bleed the red and white now". This was just after a couple of months here! Fully deserves his place in the Holland squad - I'm so proud to have players like him playing for our Club. He's been our best defender by an absolute mile this season for me. Love watching him play and hope he signs a new deal asap.
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Post by Squeekster on Nov 21, 2015 19:44:01 GMT
In what respect? Wilko couldn't lace Pieters boots. Ah the first Wilko hater. (120ish games in the Premier League for us and on the whole he played very well) Hard as nails, a fine defender, on the whole consistently good. But an even finer defender, way better on the ball and more consistent. Hence the upgrade bit. Look fook off and get the real bayern back please or at least try to be like him you charltaton!
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Post by mrred on Nov 21, 2015 19:44:23 GMT
Got to say, he was absolutely faultless today. Does the job in defence and links up beautifully with Arne. Them pair have a great understanding of each other.
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Post by Kjones9 on Nov 21, 2015 19:44:51 GMT
Quality, quality player.
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Post by robwahlmann on Nov 21, 2015 19:48:28 GMT
Do the Netherlands really have a better option!?
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Post by bayernoatcake on Nov 21, 2015 19:53:58 GMT
Ah the first Wilko hater. (120ish games in the Premier League for us and on the whole he played very well) Hard as nails, a fine defender, on the whole consistently good. But an even finer defender, way better on the ball and more consistent. Hence the upgrade bit. Look fook off and get the real bayern back please or at least try to be like him you charltaton! I always loved Wilko too. He's a proper defender. Pieters is a proper defender. Leon Cort........
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Post by Kjones9 on Nov 21, 2015 19:55:15 GMT
Thanks pizza boys
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Post by bayernoatcake on Nov 21, 2015 19:57:00 GMT
Were we first linked with him pre-Cartwright though? Not sure on the dates tbh!
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Post by Kjones9 on Nov 21, 2015 19:59:07 GMT
Were we first linked with him pre-Cartwright though? Not sure on the dates tbh! His signing transcended from Tone to Hughes. I don't think it was a coincidence.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Nov 21, 2015 20:00:11 GMT
Were we first linked with him pre-Cartwright though? Not sure on the dates tbh! His signing transcended from Tone to Hughes. I don't think it was a coincidence. No nor me. But I can see why TP would like him despite his obvious foreigness!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2015 20:00:20 GMT
One of the only players in our squad Bayern hasn't written off as being shit. Praise indeed for the ultra consistent Dutchman......
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Post by foxysgloves on Nov 21, 2015 20:01:00 GMT
Ah the first Wilko hater. (120ish games in the Premier League for us and on the whole he played very well) Hard as nails, a fine defender, on the whole consistently good. But an even finer defender, way better on the ball and more consistent. Hence the upgrade bit. Look fook off and get the real bayern back please or at least try to be like him you charltaton! Why are you bringing Charlton into this??!! Not that old chestnut.....
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2015 20:01:55 GMT
My biggest compliment is he never stands out and I don't notice him which is what you want!!!!
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