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by **metalhead** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 4:07 pm

Coates deal looking good, everyone thinks its going to happen in the next 24 hours or so (cue to my time predictions here

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lets really hope he turns out to be a brilliant capture for us

by **neil** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 4:45 pm

Who was that similarly young south american cb we signed a few years back? They called him 'the drill' i think, turned out to be bobbins, hope this guy is different

by **Greavesie** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 5:15 pm

Coates' FB has confirmed he is indeed leaving and its full of posts saying Welcome to Anfield and YNWA

no idea if his page is legit btw

by **metalhead** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 5:16 pm

Great clip of Coates against Mexico

Coates vs Mexico

by **damjan193** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 5:53 pm

Hope we're not risking too much buying this guy. With only 3 or 4 good games on international level, I don't think he's proven enough. I want him here but at the right price, don't think we should spend more than 6-7 mill on him.

by **tubby** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 5:59 pm

neil wrote:Who was that similarly young south american cb we signed a few years back? They called him 'the drill' i think, turned out to be bobbins, hope this guy is different

Paletta? He was shyte.

by **Benny The Noon** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 6:04 pm

Roger Red Hat wrote:So this could be all sorted this week...

OUT

Aquaman - AC Milan
Ngog - Bolton
Kuyt - Inter

IN

Scott Dann
Coates
Bellamy

Kuyt is not going to Inter - its old news rehashed .

by **Greavesie** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 6:14 pm

tubby wrote:
neil wrote:Who was that similarly young south american cb we signed a few years back? They called him 'the drill' i think, turned out to be bobbins, hope this guy is different

Paletta? He was shyte.

great shout, I was struggling with it

by **Aussie Style** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 6:36 pm

For those that might be interested;

S.Coates
Style of Play:

At 196cm and 90kg, Coates is an enormous physical specimen and is certainly not afraid to use this to his advantage, but he is also a fine tackler and competent with the ball at his feet. It is to his credit that during the Copa America, he came up against the likes of Humberto Suazo, José Paulo Guerrero, Gonzalo Higuaín and Lucas Barrios and yet, alongside Lugano, was part of a defence that only leaked two goals throughout the campaign.
Obviously, given his size, Coates is strong in the air and thus, is a threat in the opposing penalty area from corners, with a decent scoring record at club level and went close to opening his international account on a couple of occasions during the Copa América competition. With his technical ability on the ball, Coates is also not adverse to bringing the ball out from defence and aiding his midfielders in playing a short, passing game. It is this technical ability and composure under pressure, combined with his physical attributes, that separates Coates from many of his peers
In defence, Coates is no nonsense and takes a safety first approach to his play. However, there is nothing crude about his style, with the Uruguayan youngster cutting a surprisingly elegant figure, a fact aided by his excellent positional play. It is a striking component of Coates game that he is able to spot danger early and deal with the dispossessing of an opponent with little extravagance.
Comparisons with Diego Lugano are natural, given the nationality of the players concerned, but Coates is not as ready to push the limits of fair physical play as his compatriot, instead utilising his positional awareness and tackling technique to deal with opponents in a far smoother manner. Comparisons with Brazilian Lúcio are closer to the mark, although Coates is unlikely to charge forward in the trademark style of the Seleção defender.

by **Greavesie** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 6:43 pm

Comparisons with Brazilian Lúcio are closer to the mark

Lucio is awesome. Never heard much about Coates but everything I've read certainly is promising, could he slot straight in?

by **Greavesie** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 6:45 pm

BBC Sport:

Liverpool are hopeful of continuing their summer rebuilding progamme by signing defender Sebastian Coates before the transfer window closes.

Liverpool are currently in advanced negotiations with the 20-year-old Uruguyan's club Nacional over the deal.

The £12m-rated centre-back impressed in Uruguay's Copa America triumph in July and is keen to join international team-mate Luis Suarez at Anfield.

He would be Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish's sixth signing of the summer.

Dalglish is keen to strengthen his defensive resources after Greek defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos left for Wolfsburg on a free transfer and 6ft 6in Coates, 20, is seen not only as another quality addition but also a sound investment for the future.

Manchester City have been strongly linked with Coates but Liverpool are now firm favourites to add Coates to Dalglish's other summer signings Jordan Henderson, Charlie Adam, Stewart Dowing and Jose Enrique.

Adding another central defender became Dalglish's top priority after completing deal with Newcastle United for left-back Enrique - and talks are progressing to conclude a move for Coates.

by **Aussie Style** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 6:47 pm

Greavesie wrote:
Comparisons with Brazilian Lúcio are closer to the mark

Lucio is awesome. Never heard much about Coates but everything I've read certainly is promising, could he slot straight in?

I'd love to see him partner Agger but would Kenny drop Carra? Doubtful.

by **metalhead** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 6:48 pm

Aussie Style wrote:For those that might be interested;

S.Coates
Style of Play:

At 196cm and 90kg, Coates is an enormous physical specimen and is certainly not afraid to use this to his advantage, but he is also a fine tackler and competent with the ball at his feet. It is to his credit that during the Copa America, he came up against the likes of Humberto Suazo, José Paulo Guerrero, Gonzalo Higuaín and Lucas Barrios and yet, alongside Lugano, was part of a defence that only leaked two goals throughout the campaign.
Obviously, given his size, Coates is strong in the air and thus, is a threat in the opposing penalty area from corners, with a decent scoring record at club level and went close to opening his international account on a couple of occasions during the Copa América competition. With his technical ability on the ball, Coates is also not adverse to bringing the ball out from defence and aiding his midfielders in playing a short, passing game. It is this technical ability and composure under pressure, combined with his physical attributes, that separates Coates from many of his peers
In defence, Coates is no nonsense and takes a safety first approach to his play. However, there is nothing crude about his style, with the Uruguayan youngster cutting a surprisingly elegant figure, a fact aided by his excellent positional play. It is a striking component of Coates game that he is able to spot danger early and deal with the dispossessing of an opponent with little extravagance.
Comparisons with Diego Lugano are natural, given the nationality of the players concerned, but Coates is not as ready to push the limits of fair physical play as his compatriot, instead utilising his positional awareness and tackling technique to deal with opponents in a far smoother manner. Comparisons with Brazilian Lúcio are closer to the mark, although Coates is unlikely to charge forward in the trademark style of the Seleção defender.

what is he a lab rat?

by **Greavesie** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 6:59 pm

Aussie Style wrote:
Greavesie wrote:
Comparisons with Brazilian Lúcio are closer to the mark

Lucio is awesome. Never heard much about Coates but everything I've read certainly is promising, could he slot straight in?

I'd love to see him partner Agger but would Kenny drop Carra? Doubtful.

can't drop the captain can we?

I admit I initially thought Coates and Agger as our first choice pairing as well

Imagine two ball playing centre halves, mental

by **Sean** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 7:33 pm

The new Alan Hansen ?

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