c1982 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 This chap is supposedly coming to us on trial after leaving Lierse with his contract up in June. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylon_Claasen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 It's not a goalkeeper. Get in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 It's an interesting hairstyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirallas Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Guys. This is a joke Unless Everton thinks about going directly to league two, there is no way this lad is of any use to EFC, unless it's to be a ballboy at the training complex. This guy plays for a team who was relegating this season in the Belgian competition, until the rich owner imported a batch of egyptian top players to save the club from relegation. And still, Claasen hardly played this season (partly due to an injury) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 He has the same agent as Pienaar (@RobMooreSoccer on twitter), probably keeping him sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Guys. This is a joke Unless Everton thinks about going directly to league two, there is no way this lad is of any use to EFC, unless it's to be a ballboy at the training complex. This guy plays for a team who was relegating this season in the Belgian competition, until the rich owner imported a batch of egyptian top players to save the club from relegation. And still, Claasen hardly played this season (partly due to an injury) The post doesn't exactly make us want to go out and grab him. I guess you can find gems from even the lowest of football clubs but considering how close we are the European football I'd want us to sign someone a little more known. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micha3 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 I heard about the fact that Claasen is testing by Everton. First of all I want to apologize if I typ mistakes. I am from Belgium and support of the former club of Claasen (and a big supporter of Claasen myself) This guy is quick, has an action and also a good shot. It is true that he has not played much this season but this was due to an injury. He was the most creative man in the Lierse squad (not that hard but.. ) I am also following the Premier League and the Belgians (like Mirallas and Fellaini) Don't really know if he is already at the Premier League level. But belief me, he is a guy that knows what football is. Ajax noticed him in South Africa. I think this guy has a lot of potential. Zoo and pete0 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Thanks for that Micha . I've never heard of him myself so it's good to hear a bit about him from someone that does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2313483/Everton-trial-South-Africa-midfielder-Daylon-Claasen.html Sounds a bit more promising Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micha3 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 He is fast, but I should not put him on the wright or left wing. Is indeed a player like Pienaar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 I'm not a fan of YouTube videos because you can make anyone look like a superstar but you can't deny that he hasn't got pace. I'd like to see him replace Pienaar and have him working with Mirallas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micha3 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 That is correct, Zoo. Personally, I looked at games of Lierse in the stadium, especially to see this guy playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Reminds me of Rivaldo. (probably not as good though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 I think the comparisons to Pienaar are a little optimistic, but good luck to the lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_E Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Honestly, I haved liked him whenever I've seen him play, he's a very tidy little player, but it's a guy I'd expect a side that aims to finish in the top 6 in Belgium to take a chance on, not a side that wants to do that in England. I'm pretty sure he's not going to be signed. On a slightly related (but mostly unrelated) note, if we want someone playing in Belgium, Thorgan Hazard (Eden's brother) has been outstanding of late. His team Zulte-Waregem are normally a midtable side, but they're currently leading the league with just 5 games to go. He's not the sole reason of their success, as they have another very talented youngster in Junior Malanda and they bought a very good playmaker who failed to perform at Standard Liege. I wouldn't be averse to taking a punt on Thorgan for like £1-2m. He wouldn't be a regular immediately, but I could see him break into the first team as the season goes on. He plays behind the striker or on the wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Didn't Chelsea buy him and loan him out? I may have imagined that though. pete0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Didn't Chelsea buy him and loan him out? I may have imagined that though. Think you dreamt that Mark, there is no mention of him being anywhere near Chelsea on Wiki. He's only ever been at Ajax Cape Town, Ajax & Lierse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Think you dreamt that Mark, there is no mention of him being anywhere near Chelsea on Wiki. He's only ever been at Ajax Cape Town, Ajax & Lierse. Thorgan Hazard, not Claasen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Thorgan Hazard, not Claasen. In that case yeah, you're right. He's on loan at Zulte Waregem from Chelsea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_E Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Didn't Chelsea buy him and loan him out? I may have imagined that though. Yeah, but I don't think he has a chance of breaking into their team as he didn't cost 25m, apparently they're close to signing Schürrle from Leverkusen as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Yeah, but I don't think he has a chance of breaking into their team as he didn't cost 25m, apparently they're close to signing Schürrle from Leverkusen as well. Even so they're not likely to sell. They'll probably look to loan him out again. Maybe we'd have a chance if they thinking his next loan should be to an English club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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