Dimitrios Goutas

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31-07-23, 12:38
Carl Dale's Mole

Dimitrios Goutas

After the wave of negativity because we didn't score in a few preseason games, I'd like to counter it with some Goutas the Great.

EFL expert (and not a City fan) Gabriel Sutton has this to say about him:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Can wait to watch Dimitrios Goutas this season. Such a gladiator. To do that in a friendly just sums up his mentality and will to win. <a href="https://t.co/5hf7qoKSkq">https://t.co/5hf7qoKSkq</a></p>— Gabriel Sutton (@GabSutton) <a href="https://twitter.com/GabSutton/status/1685747380161765377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Really think we've got ourselves a good'un here.
31-07-23, 12:49
Wash DC Blue

Re: Dimitrios Goutas

I’m hopeful that he will be great for us.
We could do with another CB to partner him or maybe switch NG and get a back up/replacement for Romeo.

I also really want to see Collins start at LB.
31-07-23, 12:50
The Lone Gunman

Re: Dimitrios Goutas

Goutas may (or may not) be great, but in reality that was a bang average bit of defending.
31-07-23, 12:51
North Cardiff Blue

Re: Dimitrios Goutas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carl Dale's Mole

After the wave of negativity because we didn't score in a few preseason games, I'd like to counter it with some Goutas the Great.

EFL expert (and not a City fan) Gabriel Sutton has this to say about him:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Can wait to watch Dimitrios Goutas this season. Such a gladiator. To do that in a friendly just sums up his mentality and will to win. <a href="https://t.co/5hf7qoKSkq">https://t.co/5hf7qoKSkq</a></p>— Gabriel Sutton (@GabSutton) <a href="https://twitter.com/GabSutton/status/1685747380161765377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Really think we've got ourselves a good'un here.

Love that commitment.
31-07-23, 12:53
John Buchanan

Re: Dimitrios Goutas

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman

Goutas may (or may not) be great, but in reality that was a bang average bit of defending.

Agree. He just kicked the ball (admittedly in the right direction).
The thing that I noted was the insistence of our defenders to play around with the ball instead of clearing the danger.
DON'T DO IT!!
31-07-23, 12:54
jon1959

Re: Dimitrios Goutas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wash DC Blue

I’m hopeful that he will be great for us.
We could do with another CB to partner him or maybe switch NG and get a back up/replacement for Romeo.

I also really want to see Collins start at LB.

I don't want to see Ng as one of two CBs in a back four. I don't think Bulut does either.
31-07-23, 12:59
TheGoose

Re: Dimitrios Goutas

its a great clearance off the line. but its doesnt make him Beckenbauer.

Someone "over there" claimed he was world class.... ill reserve judgement but heres hoping!
31-07-23, 12:59
Wash DC Blue

Re: Dimitrios Goutas

Quote:

Originally Posted by jon1959

I don't want to see Ng as one of two CBs in a back four. I don't think Bulut does either.

Fair enough, let’s just get in another quality CB.
I’m not convinced with McGuinness as a starter.
31-07-23, 13:32
John Buchanan

Re: Dimitrios Goutas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wash DC Blue

Fair enough, let’s just get in another quality CB.
I’m not convinced with McGuinness as a starter.

I'm not convinced with McGuiness as a footballer. Ok, that was harsh, having a bad day at the laptop.
31-07-23, 18:21
Captain_Sensible

Re: Dimitrios Goutas

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman

Goutas may (or may not) be great, but in reality that was a bang average bit of defending.

Agreed. He was just doing his job.
31-07-23, 19:38
Trigger

Re: Dimitrios Goutas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain_Sensible

Agreed. He was just doing his job.

It's like when I saw Messi play, weaving in and out of everyone and scoring a goal. Everyone around me was going nuts but he was just doing his job.
31-07-23, 20:00
jeepster

Re: Dimitrios Goutas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trigger

It's like when I saw Messi play, weaving in and out of everyone and scoring a goal. Everyone around me was going nuts but he was just doing his job.

:hehe: :thumbup:
31-07-23, 20:03
Joe Gillis

Re: Dimitrios Goutas

Who's our No.35. He needs rocket up his arse
31-07-23, 21:08
LA Bluebird

Re: Dimitrios Goutas

Rinomhota. Honestly, one of the more disappointing signings I can remember, so far at least. Supposed to be an absolute quality Championship midfielder by all accounts in the prime of his career that Reading fans were gutted to see go, hasn't been anything close to it. To be seen if he can turn it around under a new manager but stuff like that doesn't fill you with much more confidence.
01-08-23, 06:41
North Cardiff Blue

Re: Dimitrios Goutas

Quote:

Originally Posted by LA Bluebird

Rinomhota. Honestly, one of the more disappointing signings I can remember, so far at least. Supposed to be an absolute quality Championship midfielder by all accounts in the prime of his career that Reading fans were gutted to see go, hasn't been anything close to it. To be seen if he can turn it around under a new manager but stuff like that doesn't fill you with much more confidence.

Another example of why we shouldn't be passing it around in our own area.
01-08-23, 07:12
Hilts

Re: Dimitrios Goutas

Quote:

Originally Posted by LA Bluebird

Rinomhota. Honestly, one of the more disappointing signings I can remember, so far at least. Supposed to be an absolute quality Championship midfielder by all accounts in the prime of his career that Reading fans were gutted to see go, hasn't been anything close to it. To be seen if he can turn it around under a new manager but stuff like that doesn't fill you with much more confidence.

To be fair Reading have been pretty crap. Maybe he looked ok there.
01-08-23, 09:27
Keyser Soze

Re: Dimitrios Goutas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carl Dale's Mole

After the wave of negativity because we didn't score in a few preseason games, I'd like to counter it with some Goutas the Great.

EFL expert (and not a City fan) Gabriel Sutton has this to say about him:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Can wait to watch Dimitrios Goutas this season. Such a gladiator. To do that in a friendly just sums up his mentality and will to win. <a href="https://t.co/5hf7qoKSkq">https://t.co/5hf7qoKSkq</a></p>— Gabriel Sutton (@GabSutton) <a href="https://twitter.com/GabSutton/status/1685747380161765377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Really think we've got ourselves a good'un here.

I totally agree, and what I said from a few days after we signed him, whileall attention was on the injury prone Meite (who has pinged again - no surprise).

Goutas will be good but I think he needs another solid partner other than Mc Guinness, to have cover.
01-08-23, 09:38
Taunton Blue Genie

Re: Dimitrios Goutas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carl Dale's Mole

After the wave of negativity because we didn't score in a few preseason games, I'd like to counter it with some Goutas the Great.

EFL expert (and not a City fan) Gabriel Sutton has this to say about him:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Can wait to watch Dimitrios Goutas this season. Such a gladiator. To do that in a friendly just sums up his mentality and will to win. <a href="https://t.co/5hf7qoKSkq">https://t.co/5hf7qoKSkq</a></p>— Gabriel Sutton (@GabSutton) <a href="https://twitter.com/GabSutton/status/1685747380161765377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Really think we've got ourselves a good'un here.

For all we know, that may be his greatest achievement this season. Best hang on a while before judgement, old fruit.