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Ekdal

Post by Claretlad » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:04 pm

He reminds me of Tony Adams..
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Re: Ekdal

Post by ElectroClaret » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:06 pm

In his looks and the way he runs, he reminds me of Vince Overson.
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Re: Ekdal

Post by fidelcastro » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:06 pm

Claretlad wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:04 pm
He reminds me of Tony Adams..
I hope he doesn't drive like him.
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Re: Ekdal

Post by 4:20 » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:07 pm

Great comparison. What a debut from him.
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Re: Ekdal

Post by Devils_Advocate » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:07 pm

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Re: Ekdal

Post by Milltown1882 » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:08 pm

One of the most assured and impressive debuts I’ve seen in a long time.
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Re: Ekdal

Post by CoolClaret » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:17 pm

Milltown1882 wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:08 pm
One of the most assured and impressive debuts I’ve seen in a long time.
Probably since Harwood-Belis & Beyer debuted at Huddersfield 😅

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Re: Ekdal

Post by Carwin261 » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:25 pm

Got some grief the other day when I posted that he needed to be in the team,and was better than Taylor,think his performance today went part way to prove it.

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Re: Ekdal

Post by jedi_master » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:27 pm

Eckythump, bloody good debut that one.

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Re: Ekdal

Post by Socrates » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:29 pm

CoolClaret wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:17 pm
Probably since Harwood-Belis & Beyer debuted at Huddersfield 😅
Beyer didn’t play at Huddersfield.
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Re: Ekdal

Post by whiffa » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:30 pm

We were watching the game today saying how he resembled Adams! 😅 Looks a great signing. Really pleased he got a goal.

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Re: Ekdal

Post by RVclaret » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:30 pm

Looks another top signing. 2.4m. We’ve got some composed players in this team but think he tops the lot!

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Re: Ekdal

Post by warksclaret » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:34 pm

Claretlad wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:04 pm
He reminds me of Tony Adams..
Claretlad-I was just going to post the same and note you said exactly what I thought. Outstanding and have we ever had a CH recently scoring on his debut

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Re: Ekdal

Post by Quicknick » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:39 pm

If he's anywhere near as good as Tony Adams, we'll have a winner.

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Re: Ekdal

Post by CoolClaret » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:40 pm

Socrates wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:29 pm
Beyer didn’t play at Huddersfield.
Aye, you know what I meant though

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Re: Ekdal

Post by beeholeclaret » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:41 pm

ElectroClaret wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:06 pm
In his looks and the way he runs, he reminds me of Vince Overson.
Ive justed texted to say Ekdal reminded me of Burnley defenders from the earloy 1980's although I actually mentioned Micky Phelan as my example. Just strong, solid defending with a few touches of skill also (plus a goal on league debut). My favourite bit was when he saw Pukki closing him down and turned into him to buy the foul. Class really.

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Re: Ekdal

Post by ClaretInLeeds » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:41 pm

Socrates wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:29 pm
Beyer didn’t play at Huddersfield.
Don’t let facts spoil someone’s fun…..

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Re: Ekdal

Post by ClaretInLeeds » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:42 pm

CoolClaret wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:40 pm
Aye, you know what I meant though
What did you mean? Because you stated that THB and Beyer had outstanding debuts against Hudds at centre half.

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Re: Ekdal

Post by jdrobbo » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:43 pm

Absolutely magnificent performance. Exactly what I expected (but better). Calm, brilliant positioning, dominating and very good on the ball. What a promising start.
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Re: Ekdal

Post by cricketfield73 » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:48 pm

ElectroClaret wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:06 pm
In his looks and the way he runs, he reminds me of Vince Overson.
That was my very first thought when I saw him too.

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Re: Ekdal

Post by bobinho » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:50 pm

Just need Lyle to shape like that other fella in the pic and I’ll be delighted.

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Re: Ekdal

Post by gawthorpe_view » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:51 pm

Swedish Van Dijk.

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Re: Ekdal

Post by AlargeClaret » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:56 pm

Looked decent enough against an average side , though was horribly outpaced for their 1 real chance . Looks another good bargain buy though and scoring on your debit is excellent.

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Re: Ekdal

Post by BurnleyFC » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:57 pm

Looks to be another class act, like so many of our signings this season.

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Re: Ekdal

Post by CrosspoolClarets » Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:59 pm

Interested in how he compared to last week’s debutant, a game I didn’t see.

Re: the one time he was caught out, Pukki has outstripped many very top end PL defenders over the years, running to that goal-line is what he does very well. I’m not remotely concerned.

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Re: Ekdal

Post by Mixedkompany » Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:02 pm

I have a couple of Swedish mates.
They both said he’s a top player.
They are right.

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Re: Ekdal

Post by Goody1975 » Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:05 pm

Carwin261 wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:25 pm
Got some grief the other day when I posted that he needed to be in the team,and was better than Taylor,think his performance today went part way to prove it.
If that was how you put it then you wouldn't have got any grief.

What you said about Taylor was:-

"Hes been terrible
Gives ball away
Looks disinterested
Holds onto ball too long..i breathe a deep breath when he gets the ball and is being pressed"

The final statement can be discussed, as I certainly would have THB with Beyer every game but the first three are just disrespectful.

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Re: Ekdal

Post by DIF » Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:08 pm

Please take good care of our boy - kind regards, Djurgårdens IF

If you're curious about Hjalmar Ekdals childhood and early career, we recommend this short documentary. There are English subtitles available: https://youtu.be/QNuYG9Fu44A
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Re: Ekdal

Post by Elizabeth » Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:10 pm

Carwin261 wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:25 pm
Got some grief the other day when I posted that he needed to be in the team,and was better than Taylor,think his performance today went part way to prove it.
You make it sound like you were a lonely voice in the wilderness . You probably had a couple of posters with a differing opinion in reality but continue playing the martyr if it makes you feel better.
Ekdal did look good and reminded me of Roeder ( the player )

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Re: Ekdal

Post by Goobs » Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:12 pm

warksclaret wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:34 pm
Claretlad-I was just going to post the same and note you said exactly what I thought. Outstanding and have we ever had a CH recently scoring on his debut
I may be wrong but Jimmy Dunne?

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Re: Ekdal

Post by Lip » Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:18 pm

Ekdal..the DALEK..looks a goodplayer.

EXTERMINATE..EXTERMINATE..
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Re: Ekdal

Post by Rowls » Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:18 pm

Looks like a bank manager but plays like Alan Hansen.

Mind you, Hansen looks like a bank manager too.

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Re: Ekdal

Post by MancunianClaret » Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:19 pm

Swedish fans were calling him Hjaldini when we signed him. Whether paired with Beyer or Al-Dakhil, he's going to be massive.

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Re: Ekdal

Post by CoolClaret » Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:21 pm

ClaretInLeeds wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:42 pm
What did you mean? Because you stated that THB and Beyer had outstanding debuts against Hudds at centre half.
I meant that pretty much everyone that’s debuted this season has looked assured and quality - ie it’s not been a ‘long time’ since such an assured debut - we’re flying

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Re: Ekdal

Post by ClaretInLeeds » Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:22 pm

CoolClaret wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:21 pm
I meant that pretty much everyone that’s debuted this season has looked assured and quality - ie it’s not been a ‘long time’ since such an assured debut - we’re flying
I’ve seen quite a few assured debuts in recent years.

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Re: Ekdal

Post by agreenwood » Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:22 pm

Lacks a touch of pace on todays evidence, but looks very solid and very comfortable on the ball.

Impressive debut.
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Re: Ekdal

Post by Bigvince » Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:23 pm

ElectroClaret wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:06 pm
In his looks and the way he runs, he reminds me of Vince Overson.
Thank you 😀
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Re: Ekdal

Post by ClaretTony » Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:24 pm

DIF wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:08 pm
Please take good care of our boy - kind regards, Djurgårdens IF

If you're curious about Hjalmar Ekdals childhood and early career, we recommend this short documentary. There are English subtitles available: https://youtu.be/QNuYG9Fu44A
He looked very good today DIF
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Re: Ekdal

Post by ClaretTony » Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:27 pm

ElectroClaret wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:06 pm
In his looks and the way he runs, he reminds me of Vince Overson.
Walking back to the coach after the game, someone said exactly that to me.
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Re: Ekdal

Post by CoolClaret » Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:29 pm

ClaretInLeeds wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:22 pm
I’ve seen quite a few assured debuts in recent years.
Well there we go, so it’s not been a long time since such an assured debut

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Re: Ekdal

Post by JohnDearyMe » Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:51 pm

Very impressive but i do hope we push the boat out for Beyer. Magnificent again

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Re: Ekdal

Post by claretandy » Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:59 pm

Brilliant in the air, just what we're missing, Beyer has stepped up since THB's injury.

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Re: Ekdal

Post by LDNBFC87 » Sat Feb 04, 2023 4:01 pm

agreenwood wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:22 pm
Lacks a touch of pace on todays evidence, but looks very solid and very comfortable on the ball.

Impressive debut.
Completely agree. Great debut but isn't the quickest (might just be a fitness thing)

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Re: Ekdal

Post by NewClaret » Sat Feb 04, 2023 4:05 pm

Thought it was an outstanding debut. Looking forward to seeing more.
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Re: Ekdal

Post by Lowbankclaret » Sat Feb 04, 2023 4:37 pm

I watched a couple of utube video’s of him and they showed just what he did today.
Calm , assured, good footballer, great defender.

But it also showed he knows where to be in the box, both with his head and feet. That goal today was typical of the clips I saw.

Looks a great signing.

Just his pace is the only question for the PL.

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Re: Ekdal

Post by Boss Hogg » Sat Feb 04, 2023 4:51 pm

Very good debut.

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Re: Ekdal

Post by pushpinpussy » Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:22 pm

what a debut. well done.. CT should neve play at centre half ever again

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Re: Ekdal

Post by IanMcL » Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:30 pm

His defending was excellent and his use of the ball effective too. Well done him!

Also, in his interview, he said there gas been lots of info passed yo him this week....but once you get it, it's easy!

Quick learner!

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Re: Ekdal

Post by claretspice » Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:39 pm

agreenwood wrote:
Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:22 pm
Lacks a touch of pace on todays evidence, but looks very solid and very comfortable on the ball.

Impressive debut.
That was my assessment too, although I thought he showed a shrewd reading of the game too.

Pace would be the question mark, but he's stepping up to a new, quicker League having not played in 3 months. When he's adjusted we'll have a better basis to judge.

Promising signs though.

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Re: Ekdal

Post by Pearcey » Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:41 pm

Really impressive debut. So calm and assured.

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