How Good Was...... Silvestre?
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Sent shivers down my spine when I saw him defending at times - I think very much in the Rojo ilk. He was a decent defender but very error prone. I also actually remember he was a very good crosser of the ball.
I guess the other thread with Nani was kind of easier because I think you remember attackers more than defenders but from what I remember he had some good days but some real shockers. Although he’s not actually a player that lives long in my memory box.
Solid 6 I would say.
I guess the other thread with Nani was kind of easier because I think you remember attackers more than defenders but from what I remember he had some good days but some real shockers. Although he’s not actually a player that lives long in my memory box.
Solid 6 I would say.
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I'd forgotten all about him. Jeez, my memory ain't what
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Yeah looking back he missed pretty much the whole 2007-08 season after doing his cruciate was back for the last few months before joining Arsenal that summer. His best years were long behind him at that point.
I’d say a steady performer but he had a clanger in him was a pretty good left back remember him being very quick and could put in a decent cross when he went forward but not really star name from the past.
I’d say 6 out of 10 for him
I’d say a steady performer but he had a clanger in him was a pretty good left back remember him being very quick and could put in a decent cross when he went forward but not really star name from the past.
I’d say 6 out of 10 for him
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One of the few United players I genuinely disliked seeing near the starting line up. How did he get so many appearances. I’d have guessed half of that at most without seeing the figure. We were blessed with our left backs before and after him.
When he signed for Arsenal I was in disbelief that firstly we got some money for him and secondly another top 4 team has come in for him.
I’d give him a 5. Spent my time scared when the ball got to him.
When he signed for Arsenal I was in disbelief that firstly we got some money for him and secondly another top 4 team has come in for him.
I’d give him a 5. Spent my time scared when the ball got to him.
I think he was better then he is getting credit for here. I would give him a 7.5
Our defence in general was often disjointed and inconsistent during his time with us, sure , we were even playing Wes Brown in central defence!
He never got a chance to forge a partnership in central defence and in any case I have better memories of him at left back where he would have his work cut out in replacing the 10/10 Denis irwin.
Injuries didn't help his cause at times.
That said, he did carry a Jones like glazed look which gave an impression of uncertainty.
He was a good defender for us during a time where our defence suffered regular inconsistency. This only changed when Vidic and Evra settled and found form alongside Rio maturing.
Our defence in general was often disjointed and inconsistent during his time with us, sure , we were even playing Wes Brown in central defence!
He never got a chance to forge a partnership in central defence and in any case I have better memories of him at left back where he would have his work cut out in replacing the 10/10 Denis irwin.
Injuries didn't help his cause at times.
That said, he did carry a Jones like glazed look which gave an impression of uncertainty.
He was a good defender for us during a time where our defence suffered regular inconsistency. This only changed when Vidic and Evra settled and found form alongside Rio maturing.
