Immaculate_Mole wrote:Why do you think in Spain he was called

Van Der Gea ?

The characteristic's are so similarly it's like he was cloned, but we all know talent is'nt everything he will have to so much to get near VDS.

I hope he succeeds, be interested to see how he does.

Giuvitojuve wrote:

Immaculate_Mole wrote:Why do you think in Spain he was called

Van Der Gea ?

The characteristic's are so similarly it's like he was cloned, but we all know talent is'nt everything he will have to so much to get near VDS.

I hope he succeeds, be interested to see how he does.

I believe De Gea is an inch or two shorter than VDS eh?

He still has incredibly long arms though.

They're like a full hand span below his waist.

This photo shows it best;



Guy could scratch his kneecaps without bending a part of his body.

B-Mac MUFC wrote:he was pretty impressive today, made some good reaction saves, and the goal conceded not much he could of done was a good placed header

Giuvitojuve wrote:

B-Mac MUFC wrote:he was pretty impressive today, made some good reaction saves, and the goal conceded not much he could of done was a good placed header

Reaction saves you say?

Interesting.

The big guys are usually all about closing up space.

Devil-Is-Red wrote:Lol at the long arm, kneecap comment, Giu.

Solid start for De Gea, there was nothing he can do for Chicago's first goal. Pretty much expected either Jones or Smalling to clear it...great header by Gibbs in all fairness.

Made 2 stand out saves in the match: One quick reactioanry save with his legs and another save where he parried a shot onto the post.

27th of July against MLS All Stars should be an even better test for him.

Devil-Is-Red wrote:Spot on, mate.

I think it wouldn't be too bad if Vidic or Ferdinand slip up a bit on purpose to allow de Gea to make a few saves lol. Nah, but with Beckham, Donovan and Henry playing on wednesday, it's gonna be a test for the Utd defense...and hopefully De Gea.

B-Mac MUFC wrote:is Becks on the all stars? watch him just pass to red shirts all game...muscle memory lol

Rooney also gave his support to United's new 20-year keeper David de Gea, who has had uncertain moments since his £18.9m summer move from Atletico Madrid.

He said: "I think he's obviously a good shot stopper. I hadn't seen much of him before he signed but he is a good shot stopper and his passing out from the back is alongside Edwin Van der Sar's. He very rarely kicks long to a forward, he always tries to pick someone out.

"He's still young and got a lot to learn but he's working hard and doing well in training. He's a strong character. After the Manchester City game and then West Bromwich Albion he didn't seem to be too affected by the fact that not everything went for him. He was on the training pitch the next day working hard and in the last couple of games he's done well for us. I think he will only get better the more he plays."

DagenhamDave wrote:£1.19 for a donut, thats robbery in itself