Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
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Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
by futbol Wed Jul 23, 2014 12:39 pm
Agreement for the incorporation of Jérémy Mathieu
Jérémy Mathieu will sign a contract with FC Barcelona for the next four seasons, plus an optional season more
FC Barcelona and València CF have reached agreement for the transfer of the French player, Jérémy Mathieu. Jérémy Mathieu will sign a contract with FC Barcelona for the next four seasons, plus an optional season more. The cost of the transfer is 20 million Euros and the buyout clause will be 50 million Euros.
Versatility on the left of defence
Mathieu (Luxeuil-les-Bains, France, 29 October 1983) is a physically imposing defender who can play in various positions at the back. He’s 1.92 m tall, has excellent positional sense and is skilful with the ball at his feet. And he is also impressively strong in the air. Until recently, he was considered a natural left-back, but of late he has tended to feature more regularly in the centre of defence.
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Re: Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
by The Franchise Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:18 pm
Has speed and strength, can defend in the 1 v 1 very well and above all gives us someone who can win some aerial balls in set pieces.
Think he will do well.
Think he will do well.
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Re: Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
by CBarca Wed Jul 23, 2014 4:34 pm
I just hope he doesn't rapidly decline like FIFA has players do after 30 
I also think he'll do well, we've called his name in past windows (when it was probably more appropriate to sign hin). Now we have him with us and I can be happy about that.
I also think he'll do well, we've called his name in past windows (when it was probably more appropriate to sign hin). Now we have him with us and I can be happy about that.
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Re: Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
by Great Leader Sprucenuce Wed Jul 23, 2014 5:38 pm
One of the great stories in modern football history is over 
The story of Barca refusing to buy CBs for 5 years is over.
Good night sweet prince.
The story of Barca refusing to buy CBs for 5 years is over.
Good night sweet prince.
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Re: Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
by Onyx Wed Jul 23, 2014 5:46 pm
Mathieu will be will be a player who rotates and covers CB and LB imo. They'll still sign someone like Marquinhos.
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Re: Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
by danyjr Wed Jul 23, 2014 6:01 pm
Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:One of the great stories in modern football history is over
The story of Barca refusing to buy CBs for 5 years is over.
Good night sweet prince.
He's actually a converted LB...the night is young.
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Re: Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
by windkick Wed Jul 23, 2014 6:13 pm
I for one, welcome our ginger over lord
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Re: Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
by LeBéninois Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:16 pm
Last year his buy-out clause was 10 millions. Could have come for half of the price. Does the club have any real plan or are they improvising ? Nothing against the player tho.
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Re: Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
by The Franchise Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:49 pm
Last year you could argue he was still considered a left back and these idiots think Alba is the best thing since sliced bread.
This summer, he is seen as viable as a CB more so after the season he just played.
Your still right though of course.
This summer, he is seen as viable as a CB more so after the season he just played.
Your still right though of course.
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Re: Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
by V Thu Jul 24, 2014 11:55 pm
I had the distinct recollection of being worried whenever Mathieu surged up the left wing in matches vs Barcelona.
Turns out he was quite productive offensively in these matches:
Turns out he was quite productive offensively in these matches:
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Re: Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
by danyjr Fri Jul 25, 2014 6:40 pm
Dat double left back partnership between Alba and Mathieu back in Emery's stint at Valencia though
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Re: Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
by futbol Fri Jul 25, 2014 6:47 pm
Those Pep vs. Emery battles were legendary. Pep fell for those Mathieu-Alba left flank tactics every single time. 
When we played 3-4-3 with Mascherano covering that side on his own in 11/12 it was particularly hilarious.
When we played 3-4-3 with Mascherano covering that side on his own in 11/12 it was particularly hilarious.
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Re: Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
by futbol Fri Jul 25, 2014 10:16 pm
He is insanely quick for a guy as tall as Pique.
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Re: Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
by Donuts Fri Jul 25, 2014 10:23 pm
for someone who is 1.92m tall it's scary how fast he is.
he shits on Pique despite being 5 years older and same height.
he shits on Pique despite being 5 years older and same height.
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Re: Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
by LeBéninois Fri Jul 25, 2014 10:36 pm
Yeah but he's only going to get slower 
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Re: Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
by Donuts Fri Jul 25, 2014 10:47 pm
can't possibly get slower then Pique, even 10 years from now.
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Re: Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
by Great Leader Sprucenuce Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:24 pm
danyjr wrote:Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:One of the great stories in modern football history is over
The story of Barca refusing to buy CBs for 5 years is over.
Good night sweet prince.
He's actually a converted LB...the night is young.
Praise the Lord.
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Re: Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
by BarcaLearning Sat Jul 26, 2014 4:24 am
I like the player and always been impressed....but ffs, 20M for a 30yo LB... oh well, at least he is flexible and defensively solid. I guess b4 Alba was above him and better, rightly so, now we got the other Valencia LB too, but just so expensive....
So last season Neymar, this season Suarez and Mathieu, the board is really splashing out the cash to compete with Real which is good to see, I just hope it doesnt backfire...
So last season Neymar, this season Suarez and Mathieu, the board is really splashing out the cash to compete with Real which is good to see, I just hope it doesnt backfire...
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Re: Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
by messixaviesta Sun Aug 03, 2014 7:40 pm
The Franchise wrote:Has speed and strength, can defend in the 1 v 1 very well and above all gives us someone who can win some aerial balls in set pieces.
Think he will do well.
That is if he gets into the first team. We'll probably start with Pique and Mascherano as our CB pairing and then he may have to compete with Bartra to be first reserve.
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Re: Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
by messixaviesta Sun Aug 03, 2014 7:41 pm
Bénin wrote:Last year his buy-out clause was 10 millions. Could have come for half of the price. Does the club have any real plan or are they improvising ? Nothing against the player tho.
Good point. The incompetence of our current handling of transfers and for that matter our entire management cannot be explained in words. It's like when the three idiots were running Juventus and fans couldn't wait to see the back of them.
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by The Franchise Sun Aug 03, 2014 10:03 pm
messixaviesta wrote:The Franchise wrote:Has speed and strength, can defend in the 1 v 1 very well and above all gives us someone who can win some aerial balls in set pieces.
Think he will do well.
That is if he gets into the first team. We'll probably start with Pique and Mascherano as our CB pairing and then he may have to compete with Bartra to be first reserve.
I get the impression he will get many chances JD. Dont think Mascherano will start either. I want to believe Luis Enrique is smart enough to see that.
I also believe performances will matter, unlike Martino who just plays whoever has the biggest profile.
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Re: Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
by futbol Sun Sep 28, 2014 6:34 am
Flawless performance. Speed, strength, passing, good at 1 vs. 1. Really refreshing to see someone at the back who doesn't turn like a truck and runs like he has concrete in his shoes. Ginger Abidal.
Like the pairing with Mascherano very much, both no-nonsense 1 vs. 1 and got the recovery speed for a high line.
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Re: Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
by neuro11 Sun Sep 28, 2014 12:27 pm
Fußball wrote:
Flawless performance. Speed, strength, passing, good at 1 vs. 1. Really refreshing to see someone at the back who doesn't turn like a truck and runs like he has concrete in his shoes. Ginger Abidal.
rather than seeking an ideal partner for Pique, lucho did the best thing. got a partner for Mashcherano
all the mash haters here
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Re: Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
by The Franchise Sun Sep 28, 2014 4:20 pm
Its just Granada, please keep that in mind
Mathieu was fantastic, a real performance from him. But him and Mascherano against the very best in the world? Lets wait and see, Mascherano has already shown his limits at that level.
Mathieu was fantastic, a real performance from him. But him and Mascherano against the very best in the world? Lets wait and see, Mascherano has already shown his limits at that level.
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Re: Jérémy Mathieu: The ginger Abidal
by Myesyats Sat Oct 10, 2015 8:31 am
The coaches have told Mathieu that he will have to leave if he doesn't improve. They want him to be more focused during the games. [sport]
Awful player.
Awful player.
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