New Players for Ajax

Van basten · Bericht door **Van basten** » vr jun 15, 2007 11:31 am

According to Telegraaf, Ajax want Slory

Van basten · Bericht door **Van basten** » vr jun 15, 2007 11:37 am

Ajax star wowed by Wenger

Ajax starlet Ryan Babel has conceded it would be 'a dream' to play under Arsene Wenger at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal are understood to be taking a keen interest in the Ajax player who is currently starring for Holland in the European Under 21 Championship.

Babel - who scored in the 2-1 win over Portugal on Wednesday - has now admitted he would leap at the chance to work with the Frenchman in North London.

"If I get the chance one day to train with Arsene Wenger it would be a dream," said Babel.

"From when I was young I supported Arsenal. I liked the style, the ambience, how they show themselves on the field - everything."

Babel was also linked with a move to Newcastle in January, whilst talk of Arsenal's interest was fuelled when the young forward was spotted in London visiting his good friend Robin van Persie at the turn of the year.

The 20-year-old admits he is keen to test himself in the demanding arena of the Premier League.

Babel added: "I think it's maybe the best league, it's a very high level and there is good football."

ZoefdeHaas · Bericht door **ZoefdeHaas** » vr jun 15, 2007 4:35 pm

Van basten schreef:According to Telegraaf, Ajax want Slory

No thank you.

SE6Ajacied · Bericht door **SE6Ajacied** » vr jun 15, 2007 6:08 pm

Van basten schreef:
Ajax star wowed by Wenger

Ajax starlet Ryan Babel has conceded it would be 'a dream' to play under Arsene Wenger at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal are understood to be taking a keen interest in the Ajax player who is currently starring for Holland in the European Under 21 Championship.

Babel - who scored in the 2-1 win over Portugal on Wednesday - has now admitted he would leap at the chance to work with the Frenchman in North London.

"If I get the chance one day to train with Arsene Wenger it would be a dream," said Babel.

"From when I was young I supported Arsenal. I liked the style, the ambience, how they show themselves on the field - everything."

Babel was also linked with a move to Newcastle in January, whilst talk of Arsenal's interest was fuelled when the young forward was spotted in London visiting his good friend Robin van Persie at the turn of the year.

The 20-year-old admits he is keen to test himself in the demanding arena of the Premier League.

Babel added: "I think it's maybe the best league, it's a very high level and there is good football."

Yeah, that was in "The London Paper" (Murdoch's free-sheet) tonight as well. I'd personally be sad to see him go, a lot of potential and he's not being played in his best position half the time.

If they offer enough EuroCents though I suppose he should go - the other side of what I've written is that he isn't exactly setting the world on fire or essential to the team at the moment.

bluedaddy19 · Bericht door **bluedaddy19** » za jun 16, 2007 1:50 am

SE6Ajacied schreef: If they offer enough EuroCents though I suppose he should go - the other side of what I've written is that he isn't exactly setting the world on fire or essential to the team at the moment.

i absolutely beg to differ, my friend

RB had a terrific second half to the season, with a couple of notable exceptions (i.e. @RKC)

many days, he was the piston revving the attack forward

SE6Ajacied · Bericht door **SE6Ajacied** » za jun 16, 2007 8:28 am

bluedaddy19 schreef:
SE6Ajacied schreef: If they offer enough EuroCents though I suppose he should go - the other side of what I've written is that he isn't exactly setting the world on fire or essential to the team at the moment.

i absolutely beg to differ, my friend

RB had a terrific second half to the season, with a couple of notable exceptions (i.e. @RKC)

many days, he was the piston revving the attack forward

I try to be controversial

I'm probably thinking from a more historical perspective and I do think he's an excellent player. Do we think he'll go though??

JohnyAjax · Bericht door **JohnyAjax** » za jun 16, 2007 10:03 am

Babel is a rare, RARE talent. Few of us(or nobody) will get to live to see a second one like him. In the next 5-6 years he will become one of the stars in Europe along with Kaka and C. Ronaldo. It would be another act of outrageous stupidity and foolishness to sell such a talent at such a young age right now. Fortunately, the new contract he signed several months ago shows he will stay at least another two or three seasons.

WP_Legend · Bericht door **WP_Legend** » za jun 16, 2007 11:58 am

wow How different views of a player can people have.. I think he is utter shite and I'd love to see him sold while he is still a hype... I hope he scores a couple in the european -21's

ZoefdeHaas · Bericht door **ZoefdeHaas** » za jun 16, 2007 3:36 pm

Babel has talent, but like most players he's overrated at young age. If he does go he's replacable, and we have lots of fowards. What we need is a good midfielder, if Kennedy can't fill the gap I personally want to see Schaars

SE6Ajacied · Bericht door **SE6Ajacied** » za jun 16, 2007 5:23 pm

WP_LeGeNd schreef:I think he is utter shite and I'd love to see him sold while he is still a hype...

Well, now we have a proper debate :hupajax.gif: . I agree that he is/has been overhyped but he's hardly alone in that..."utter shite" is a wee bit strong though, I've seen some class moves from this guy (but also some games where he's just not been involved and frankly doesn't look interested....

Cedric · Bericht door **Cedric** » za jun 16, 2007 7:57 pm

I must say I'm not really convinced by Babel but I'm also afraid to see him leave and finally show his full potential... Because he has definitely some... Once he will know how to score simple goals, he will already be a lot better. He again missed a great oppotunity today, and what about the one against Israel !

Van basten · Bericht door **Van basten** » za jun 16, 2007 9:22 pm

If i understand good, according to ajaxnetwerk.tk, we offering Feyenoord Perez, Lindenbergh plus some money for Slory. Is he so good that we offer such a deal???

Daniel · Bericht door **Daniel** » zo jun 17, 2007 12:30 am

Maarten Fontein is denying that..

Ayman · Bericht door **Ayman** » zo jun 17, 2007 1:47 am

Its a good deal though

Van basten · Bericht door **Van basten** » zo jun 17, 2007 9:37 am

Ayman schreef:Its a good deal though

I'm not sure about that. i don't think, that Slory is better then Perez

ZoefdeHaas · Bericht door **ZoefdeHaas** » zo jun 17, 2007 11:00 am

2 players plus money for Slory? not a good deal. He's a decent player, but we've got players like him: Leonardo etc.

bluedaddy19 · Bericht door **bluedaddy19** » wo jun 20, 2007 11:35 am

WP_LeGeNd schreef:wow How different views of a player can people have.. I think he is utter shite and I'd love to see him sold while he is still a hype... I hope he scores a couple in the european -21's

must be personal, coz his play does not deserve that rating

Manneken Pis · Bericht door **Manneken Pis** » wo jun 20, 2007 1:11 pm

bluedaddy19 schreef:
WP_LeGeNd schreef:wow How different views of a player can people have.. I think he is utter shite and I'd love to see him sold while he is still a hype... I hope he scores a couple in the european -21's

must be personal, coz his play does not deserve that rating

I think he's;
a) got a lot of potential,
b) played out of position, and
c) still VERY YOUNG.

If he goes to play for someone like Wenger I think he could well blossom.

Venezuelan Ajacied · wo jun 20, 2007 2:09 pm

Manneken Pis schreef:
bluedaddy19 schreef:
WP_LeGeNd schreef:wow How different views of a player can people have.. I think he is utter shite and I'd love to see him sold while he is still a hype... I hope he scores a couple in the european -21's

must be personal, coz his play does not deserve that rating
I think he's;
a) got a lot of potential,
b) played out of position, and
c) still VERY YOUNG.

If he goes to play for someone like Wenger I think he could well blossom.

or disapear, he is still too green to play in the premiership, if he stays a couple of years and then goes to ARSENAL THEN he can blossom. ARSENAL IS A GREAT TEAM FOR YOUNGSTERS BUT HE WOULD HAVE MORE COMPETITIÓN THAN HE CAN HANDLE RIGHT NOW.

I HOPE HE STAYS...FOR NOW.

bluedaddy19 · Bericht door **bluedaddy19** » do jun 21, 2007 2:07 pm

Manneken Pis schreef:
b) played out of position, and

If he goes to play for someone like Wenger I think he could well blossom.

actually, every time i see him as a #9, i think he looks FAR better on LW

he has and will continue to blossom here

Bericht door **ajaxusa** » do jun 21, 2007 4:41 pm

Loads of new signings (and re-signings) for Ajax, as documented by Ko on AUSA:

http://www.ajax-usa.com/news/2006-2007/ ... -ajax.html

One question about Poepon - how's that pronounced? Like the mustard? Or like what that effing pidgeon did to me in Florence? Or what an Englishman does to a bike for a quick ride? Or...

Bericht door **Kowalczyk** » do jun 21, 2007 4:51 pm

ajaxusa schreef:One question about Poepon - how's that pronounced?

It's pronounced Poo-pon (stressing the underscored syllable).

K.

ZoefdeHaas · Bericht door **ZoefdeHaas** » do jun 21, 2007 8:40 pm

Nice list of players that signed on, Id like to see Goossens play some matches next season along with Sarpong

aveslacker · Bericht door **aveslacker** » wo jun 27, 2007 3:31 pm

I don't know if our European colleagues have been following the Concacaf Gold Cup (and I don't know why they would) but the U.S. has a potential gem of a midfielder named Benny Feilhaber. He is (I think) 19 years old and plays at Hamburg. However, he can't really crack the first team and may get loaned or sold.

I think he would make an excellent understudy for Sneijder, and would fit in well at Ajax. He probably would be fairly inexpensive. He needs some seasoning, but I could see him (assuming Sneijder stays another year) backing Sneijder up and then starting. He has a lot of potential.

For your reference, I direct you here. Enjoy the Mexican commentary. A "golazo" is an extraordinarily brilliant goal.

bluedaddy19 · Bericht door **bluedaddy19** » do jun 28, 2007 12:52 am

aveslacker schreef:I don't know if our European colleagues have been following the Concacaf Gold Cup (and I don't know why they would) but the U.S. has a potential gem of a midfielder named Benny Feilhaber. He is (I think) 19 years old and plays at Hamburg. However, he can't really crack the first team and may get loaned or sold.

I think he would make an excellent understudy for Sneijder, and would fit in well at Ajax. He probably would be fairly inexpensive. He needs some seasoning, but I could see him (assuming Sneijder stays another year) backing Sneijder up and then starting. He has a lot of potential.

For your reference, I direct you here. Enjoy the Mexican commentary. A "golazo" is an extraordinarily brilliant goal.

benny is 22 if i recall correctly