Arjan Swinkels

[Stuckey]

Personal information
Full name Arjan Swinkels
Date of birth 15 October 1984 (1984-10-15) (age 26)
Place of birth Moergestel, Netherlands
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position Centre Back

Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2003– Willem II 104 (6)

So apparently Rini is looking at him. I'm no expert on the dutch league so i have no idea he good he'll be. But i guess anyone who's played at that level for an extended period must be ok!

[leeds4eva]

The all important Football Manager 2011 attribute rating:



Looks ok, needs to work on his tackling, though..

[shinAUFC]

i dont think its even worth speculating.

The club has indicated there are a couple of dutch defenders they have their mind on but wont be making any moves until the euro league arte finished so they know who is and isnt being offered new contracts, so it could be anyone really.

Its the same club cristiano came from i believe?

I like the fact he has stayed at one club for quite a long period of time and is still only 26. (as opposed to an over the hill journeyman that has a new club every year)

[Stuckey]

i dont think its even worth speculating.

If you can think of another why to pass the time till October I'd like to hear it!

The club has indicated there are a couple of dutch defenders they have their mind on but wont be making any moves until the euro league arte finished so they know who is and isnt being offered new contracts, so it could be anyone really.

Its the same club cristiano came from i believe?

I like the fact he has stayed at one club for quite a long period of time and is still only 26. (as opposed to an over the hill journeyman that has a new club every year)

Yes its clear Rini isn't interested in anyone over the hill.
Love that man!

[shinAUFC]

i dont think its even worth speculating.

If you can think of another why to pass the time till October I'd like to hear it!

The club has indicated there are a couple of dutch defenders they have their mind on but wont be making any moves until the euro league arte finished so they know who is and isnt being offered new contracts, so it could be anyone really.

Its the same club cristiano came from i believe?

I like the fact he has stayed at one club for quite a long period of time and is still only 26. (as opposed to an over the hill journeyman that has a new club every year)

Yes its clear Rini isn't interested in anyone over the hill.
Love that man!

Fresh Air, socialising... something that doesnt involve broadbrand?

hell why not buy a Fixie and turn into a hipster?

[josevp]

This season he have had 3 red cards, allright, 2 were not correct but the last one was because of a terrible tackle. And he only played for one team because he isn't good enough for the dutch top teams.
The one thing I think is a good quality is his mentality. He never gives up. Unfortunately that didn't help this season. They will finish last and will play a division lower next season.

Greetings from Holland
If you need more information from Dutch players, don't hestitate, I'm an expert;)

Personal information
Full name Arjan Swinkels
Date of birth 15 October 1984 (1984-10-15) (age 26)
Place of birth Moergestel, Netherlands
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position Centre Back

Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2003– Willem II 104 (6)

So apparently Rini is looking at him. I'm no expert on the dutch league so i have no idea he good he'll be. But i guess anyone who's played at that level for an extended period must be ok!

[Stuckey]

Oh great WATR has a dutch correspondent now!

Sure he may not be good enough to sign for Ajax or PSV but i reckon Willem would be a huge step up from playing A-league. Sure we're improving but no where near that fast!

If you're not so keen on him do you have anyone else in mind? I'm very interested to hear from someone who watches a fair bit of the dutch league as i don't.

[Steelinho]

I want to sign him so we can have a player named 'Swinkels'.

[tinby]

i dont think its even worth speculating.

If you can think of another why to pass the time till October I'd like to hear it!

The club has indicated there are a couple of dutch defenders they have their mind on but wont be making any moves until the euro league arte finished so they know who is and isnt being offered new contracts, so it could be anyone really.

Its the same club cristiano came from i believe?

I like the fact he has stayed at one club for quite a long period of time and is still only 26. (as opposed to an over the hill journeyman that has a new club every year)

Yes its clear Rini isn't interested in anyone over the hill.
Love that man!

You're a watcher only eh!

Be radical - join a club and play the game, that'll keep you busy over winter and give you a different perspective of the game.
If you can't play go along and watch a local team.

[shinAUFC]

Josevp

What was your perception of both van dijk and cristiano before they left to play here? Van dijk i believe was only a second div player but has done really well, cristiano apparently played well for willem in first division but never really did to well here

Id be curious to hear what you think

[leeds4eva]

If you need more information from Dutch players, don't hestitate, I'm an expert;)

Welcome aboard.

Do you know much about Tyrone Loran? He's good in the Football Manager game, I was wondering if that translates in to real life? Would he be worth looking at signing?

[shinAUFC]

While your at it what was the dutch perception of rini coolen and jason culina

[Stuckey]

i dont think its even worth speculating.

If you can think of another why to pass the time till October I'd like to hear it!

The club has indicated there are a couple of dutch defenders they have their mind on but wont be making any moves until the euro league arte finished so they know who is and isnt being offered new contracts, so it could be anyone really.

Its the same club cristiano came from i believe?

I like the fact he has stayed at one club for quite a long period of time and is still only 26. (as opposed to an over the hill journeyman that has a new club every year)

Yes its clear Rini isn't interested in anyone over the hill.
Love that man!

You're a watcher only eh!

Be radical - join a club and play the game, that'll keep you busy over winter and give you a different perspective of the game.
If you can't play go along and watch a local team.

No I play (not very well) Sat Div 7. Yeah thats right i'm awesome!

[Steelinho]

Also, how would YOU solve a problem like Maria?

[shinAUFC]

Sound of music fan eh LOL