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Author Topic: Ian Maatsen  (Read 71714 times)

Offline LeeB

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Re: Ian Maatsen
« Reply #510 on: April 20, 2025, 11:23:54 AM »
I like that he's called Ian. It's a strong football name that's been lost a bit but he's bringing it back.

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Re: Ian Maatsen
« Reply #511 on: April 20, 2025, 11:59:21 AM »
I reckon both he and Onana are going to be massive players for us next season.

In saying that, history tells us that his competition looking good just means that Digne ups his game again and gets even better.

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Re: Ian Maatsen
« Reply #512 on: April 20, 2025, 12:17:44 PM »
Having him at the back-stick to deal with Schär for their goal was unfair on the lad, a total mismatch physically. Reminded me of poor Alan Wright being aerially bullied by Julian Dicks. Don't recall Wrighty overlapping for Yorke to find him and fire in a winner though. Fair fucks to you, Maati.

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Re: Ian Maatsen
« Reply #513 on: April 20, 2025, 12:31:45 PM »
I like that he's called Ian. It's a strong football name that's been lost a bit but he's bringing it back.

It's reassuring, strong football names have been on the wane ever since Lee Carsley retired.

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Re: Ian Maatsen
« Reply #514 on: April 20, 2025, 12:53:03 PM »
He’s a big talent and he adds pace to our side.

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Re: Ian Maatsen
« Reply #515 on: April 20, 2025, 01:07:36 PM »
I like that he's called Ian. It's a strong football name that's been lost a bit but he's bringing it back.

It’s a great name.

One thing that is baffling, like me, he’s small for a Dutch man.

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Re: Ian Maatsen
« Reply #516 on: April 20, 2025, 01:13:22 PM »
They all wear clogs though which is why they look tall.

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Re: Ian Maatsen
« Reply #517 on: April 20, 2025, 01:17:56 PM »
Proper terrier like chasing and nipping at runners.
Brilliant succession planning by the club for when Digne signs off.

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Re: Ian Maatsen
« Reply #518 on: April 20, 2025, 01:18:05 PM »
I like that he's called Ian. It's a strong football name that's been lost a bit but he's bringing it back.
Yes, there was a particularly strong energy when we had Olney and Ormondroyd.

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Re: Ian Maatsen
« Reply #519 on: April 20, 2025, 02:44:16 PM »
I like that he's called Ian. It's a strong football name that's been lost a bit but he's bringing it back.

It's reassuring, strong football names have been on the wane ever since Lee Carsley retired.

Since Éamonn Deacy left B6 imo.

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Re: Ian Maatsen
« Reply #520 on: April 20, 2025, 02:53:11 PM »
I reckon both he and Onana are going to be massive players for us next season.

In saying that, history tells us that his competition looking good just means that Digne ups his game again and gets even better.

Yep, Maatsen and Onana will be cornerstones of our 26/27 title winning side.

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Re: Ian Maatsen
« Reply #521 on: May 06, 2025, 08:17:51 AM »
Maatsen rightly getting game time and I hear he scored the other week too.
Looking forward to seeing more of him in the remains of the season.
Has the potential to be the best left back in the premier league.

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Re: Ian Maatsen
« Reply #522 on: May 06, 2025, 08:44:15 AM »
Open the pod bay doors, HAL

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Re: Ian Maatsen
« Reply #523 on: May 06, 2025, 08:52:29 AM »
I hear he scored the other week too.

Big news if true.

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Re: Ian Maatsen
« Reply #524 on: May 06, 2025, 09:22:11 AM »
I hear he scored the other week too.

Big news if true.

It's a bit like Villa 5-1 Liverpool 1976. No one has actually seen it.

 


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