Thiaw

[PhoneymcRingRing]

He?s some player, seemly AC Milan fans didn?t think he was a their best defender? He fitted into the premier league quite well, whoever done their homework on him and Tonali need to keep scouting in Italy and bring us more.

[Ragatino]

He?s some player, seemly AC Milan fans didn?t think he was a their best defender? He fitted into the premier league quite well, whoever done their homework on him and Tonali need to keep scouting in Italy and bring us more.

haha yeah he's absolutely class in modern day prem, without doubt.

We're looking at him through the NUFC defender comparison lens.

Image being an AC Milan fan and seeing him through the AC Milan defender comparison lens.

Franco Baresi Sweeper 1977?1997
Paolo Maldini Left-back, Center-back 1985?2009
Alessandro Costacurta Center-back 1987?2007
Mauro Tassotti Right-back 1980?1997
Alessandro Nesta Center-back 2002?2012
Cafu Right-back 2003?2008
Marcel Desailly Center-back, Defensive Midfielder 1993?1998
Thiago Silva Center-back 2009?2012
Frank Rijkaard Defensive Midfielder, Sweeper 1988?1993
Jaap Stam Center-back 2004?2006
Cesare Maldini Center-back 1954?1966


Compared to this lot, you can understand their opinions! haha

[PhoneymcRingRing]

I meant current defenders not their all time best defenders

[toptoon]

We have an embarrassment of riches at CB just now. Remembering the quality we have there Ive been slightly disappointed with Botman in recent games. Some uncharacteristic loose passing and positioning - maybe Im being over critical, as I say cos the other 3 are top players too.
I wouldn?t mind seeing a run of games with Burn and Thiaw at CB.

[Zippity]

He;s some player, like, and is only going to get better.

[Jammy89]

He's immense.

His calmness under pressure is phenomenal.

[HughieG]

They rated him highly at AC Milan, is my understanding. He just didn't play in particularly good sides while he was there. He came on the back of a Scudetto and the team was in decline, and has been poor almost ever since (compared to the days when they were a top, top side).