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One to watch: Christian Eriksen

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I know it's been a while since I've last updated you on some of the major talents from the Scandinavian region but wait no more, I've got a real gem for you.

*listens as the crowd goes wild*

Name: Christian Eriksen

Age: 17 (turns 18 in Feb)

Position: AM/FW

Got his debut on Martin Jol's Ajax Amsterdam-team 12 days ago in an away game against NAC Breda. He got 83 minutes under his belt and Jol has been singing his praises daily ever since.

Whenever a major attacking-minded football talent arises in Denmark the bold and often daft comparisons with the Laudrups seems inevitable. This young fella however seems to be closer to those two players in terms of talent than seen in a long while. (Our Saric is hopefully upthere as well).

His main attributes apart from his sheer determination to constantly improve himself, is said to be his technique, pace and understanding of the game. And he's actually equally equipped at shooting with both feet. A rarity these days.

I don't know whether we've ever been sniffing around but I thought I'd enlighten you anyways as it seems he could be the real thing. And then who knows, our Danish scouts seems to be well updated on the talent outthere after all so if something happens you've at least heard of him on beforehand.

A compilation of his goals on the Ajax A1 team;

Christian Eriksen (Ajax A1 Goals)
 
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Scandinavian region = Denmark
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*I've actually once suggested a Norwegian mate, it's not my fault your Swedes are trailing behind.
 
nice - I cannot find my Gai Assulin thread but he's being strongly linked with Arsenal again, he's supposedly available on a free at season's end. Perhaps Yossi, before he goes to Moscow, can get the lad to sign up?
 
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nice - I cannot find my Gai Assulin thread but he's being strongly linked with Arsenal again, he's supposedly available on a free at season's end. Perhaps Yossi, before he goes to Moscow, can get the lad to sign up?
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Is he still at Barcelona? Or am I mistaken him for someone else?
 
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*I've actually once suggested a Norwegian mate, it's not my fault your Swedes are trailing behind.
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You mistook him for a dane for a split second?
 
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Scandinavian region = Denmark
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*I've actually once suggested a Norwegian mate, it's not my fault your Swedes are trailing behind.
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You mistook him for a dane for a split second?
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Never. His first name was Brede. We don't call people that over here.
 
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[quote author=Ossi link=topic=38701.msg1045438#msg1045438 date=1264767661]
Scandinavian region = Denmark
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*I've actually once suggested a Norwegian mate, it's not my fault your Swedes are trailing behind.
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You mistook him for a dane for a split second?
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Never. His first name was Brede. We don't call people that over here.
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So when we summarize it the scandinavian bunch of talents are some danish teenagers and the Norwegian national Captain in his mid twenties?? Why dont you suggest Henrik Larsson as well??? 😉
 
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nice - I cannot find my Gai Assulin thread but he's being strongly linked with Arsenal again, he's supposedly available on a free at season's end. Perhaps Yossi, before he goes to Moscow, can get the lad to sign up?
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Is he still at Barcelona? Or am I mistaken him for someone else?
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Still there ... He's made two cup appearances (I think) and been in their squad for La Liga once or twice. Pep really rates him.
 
Eriksen played 20 minutes tonight against Juve in the AM role behind the strikers.

He was constantly making him self available, challenging defenders, even shooting from distance and overall just looked extremely comfortable on the ball. And he's got pace to burn too.

He turned 18 a few days ago and I'll tell you what we REALLY should by this lad, this is exactly the type of player we should go all in on. I don't think I recall ever seeing an 18-year-old at this level looking that comfortable and talented on the ball (apart from the likes of Messi, Rooney and perhaps a few more obviously - I got a bit carried away here...). Anyways as a type he reminds me a bit like Sneijder with a touch of - dare I say (yes I do) - Laudrup.

He's not a big lad (but is probably still growing) but bite me arse he looks the real deal.
 
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Is this lad Danish then?
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He also holds Azerbaijani citizenship.
 
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Is this lad Danish then?
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He also holds Azerbaijani citizenship.
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Why?
 
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Is this lad Danish then?
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He also holds Azerbaijani citizenship.
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Why?
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Through his mother's pet goat.
 
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[quote author=Spionkop69 link=topic=38701.msg1056109#msg1056109 date=1266528233]
Is this lad Danish then?
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He also holds Azerbaijani citizenship.
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Why?
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Through his mother's pet goat.
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Better than most of the Irish excuses....
 
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[quote author=Spionkop69 link=topic=38701.msg1056109#msg1056109 date=1266528233]
Is this lad Danish then?
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He also holds Azerbaijani citizenship.
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Why?
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Through his mother's pet goat.
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Better than most of the Irish excuses....
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Is that you H?
 
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He's Spanish.
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Who, the pet goat?
 
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[quote author=Spionkop69 link=topic=38701.msg1056109#msg1056109 date=1266528233]
Is this lad Danish then?
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He also holds Azerbaijani citizenship.
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Why?
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Through his mother's pet goat.
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Better than most of the Irish excuses....
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Is that you H?
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Twas a joke...
 
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[quote author=Spionkop69 link=topic=38701.msg1056109#msg1056109 date=1266528233]
Is this lad Danish then?
[/quote]

He also holds Azerbaijani citizenship.
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Why?
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Through his mother's pet goat.
[/quote]

Better than most of the Irish excuses....
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Is that you H?
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Twas a joke...
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Thats coolio Spion.
I was only pulling your leg too. I know you are not like that.
 
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[quote author=Spionkop69 link=topic=38701.msg1056109#msg1056109 date=1266528233]
Is this lad Danish then?
[/quote]

He also holds Azerbaijani citizenship.
[/quote]

Why?
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Through his mother's pet goat.
[/quote]

Better than most of the Irish excuses....
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Is that you H?
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Twas a joke...
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Thats coolio Spion.
I was only pulling your leg too. I know you are not like that.
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I do love winding the Irish up though. Almost as much as they like doing it to me!
 
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[quote author=Spionkop69 link=topic=38701.msg1056109#msg1056109 date=1266528233]
Is this lad Danish then?
[/quote]

He also holds Azerbaijani citizenship.
[/quote]

Why?
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Through his mother's pet goat.
[/quote]

Better than most of the Irish excuses....
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Is that you H?
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Twas a joke...
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Thats coolio Spion.
I was only pulling your leg too. I know you are not like that.
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I do love winding the Irish up though. Almost as much as they like doing it to me!
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I know that too.
We can call this one a nill all draw if you like.
 
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One all draw...
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Shake hands smiley
 
I have to say, that over the years KHL has proved himself a far better scout than whoever we have actually doing the job.
 
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I have to say, that over the years KHL has proved himself a far better scout than whoever we have actually doing the job.
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I love you.
 
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I have to say, that over the years KHL has proved himself a far better scout than whoever we have actually doing the job.
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I know ... Agger, Saric, that 18 year old defender, the other danish defender playing in Italy ... He mentions 'em and we sign 'em, or another big team wants 'em.
 
Eriksen has established himself in Martin Jols Ajax-team and he was among the starting XI in their 4-0 win today at home against Vitesse.

Jol was afterwards full of praise of his youngster in his post-match comments:

- I believe Eriksen had more shots at goal today than what a player normally manage in 6 months time. How good can he become? As good as players we've sold in the past for very large sums of money.

He didn't actually get on the scoresheet today which I reckon isn't to impressive given the ammount of shots at target, but this boy is something else in terms of class. He just craves the ball outthere, ever so confident and are extremely goal-seeking as well.

Did I mention he's got pace too?
 
James McCarthy looks like he could turn into a very decent player. He had a good game from what I saw of it today for Wigan against Spurs.
Remember we were in for him a couple of seasons ago but he decided to stay in Scotland. Sadly that was probably a good career move for him :'(

Btw, sorry for hijacking your thread with a post about a young (ahem) Irish talent KHL.
 
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