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Parts (most of it was about Ten Hag and his Eredivisie signings so I just left that out) of some Dutch interview with Veltman a couple of weeks ago: You were not with the Dutch national team in the last international matches. Have you already put the World Cup out of your mind? “No, you never...

In Ajax and other Dutch teams, they usually play man-man instead of zone defence (which is the most common everywhere else these days) and for that you're technical and physical qualities are more important than your brain... which is his greatest asset.

Of course, possible it is entirely wrong. My guess, however, is that he is on a fairly modest wage by PL standards. I think the club would prefer to pay a nice sign-on bonus rather than messing with the wage structure.

Don't remember where but it was said in Dutch media that he doubled the €1m/year salary he had in Ajax. No idea if it is true or not.

It is almost always in the hands of the club. Not worried about Welbeck either. Seems like a chill man - might not be the kind of guy who spends his vacation writing contracts.

Relatively small I wouldn't say. Obviously there are things that are easier to spot live, and there are things that are (usually) easier to spot on television. If for instance I stand behind one of the goals it is pretty much physically impossible that I get a better view on what is happening...

I know what I see as well. I've been to 60+ stadiums. Not many times did I get a better overview than I would on telly. People care a ****load about my opinions by the way.

I'm pretty sure I've seen Weststander make player ratings based on radio commentary... Anyway, there's some things that are difficult to see on TV but we're past the 1970s when everyone had a small fat screen where you'd be lucky if you could see anything. I see most of the pitch when I watch...

The old Cruijffian saying works well here: "Speed is often confused with insight. If I move earlier, I appear faster". Same goes for strength... if you go in to a duel knowing exactly what to do, you're going to look stronger than you are. IMO there is no chance that Veltman physically speaking...

Well they might have been right. He really wasn't as good defensively in Ajax. The Netherlands is pretty much the only place you still do man-man defense meaning your physical & technical ability will be a lot more worth than your tactical know-how, which is clearly his biggest strength. He is...

Recently read some interview with him in Dutch media where he ruled out ever moving back to Ajax and said he might extend with Brighton... would be nice though still 1+1 year left on his contract.

GP said there was a small chance Webster could be back for the weekend... meaning I suppose there is a decent chance he'll be back for Brentford. Agree that centre back pairing is not exactly the dream scenario.

Weird way to pull your hamstring

Definitely. I like it, but sometimes when I'm in company with both Swedish and Dutch people there are Swedes that cant take it, making everything a little bit awkward.

... sort of. They're rarely dull, at least. Nice... I dont know.

Its weird. I dont see how anyone can complain about Veltman. Obviously a few of you are batshit crazy who picked him as player of the season ahead of Bissouma, but far less batshit crazy than those who feel there is any reason to complain about Veltman. If he was a little quicker and better at...

Fits him just as badly. You'll get the most out of Trossard and Macallister the way Brighton usually play. If, on the other hand, the plan is to play the ball behind their backline, your number 10s usually suffer.

Instead of..?

Six trophys, Welbeck got 8.