Besic spurred on by World Cup experience

Not only is he 21 years of age, he is an established International, who has shown what he can do on the largest stage of all, but also has versatility being able, and willing, to play anywhere in midfield or defence!

I can only reiterate what I said on a previous thread, I really think this player will prove to be a masterstroke, by Roberto. So well done, Bobby, and welcome aboard, Mo!

Only time will tell but, he doesn't seem fazed at all by coming to England and taking on some of the best that world football has to offer.

I'm looking forward to seeing him on Sunday even if it is only a friendly. The little bits that are on you tube are not going to give a complete picture by any means. But just looking at how reads a game and points out situations to team mates, makes me think we've got a leader as well as a player.

In his opinion, Besic is class and more than capable of becoming a big player for us. However, he did state that, in order to get the best from him he should be played as a central defender as this is his strongest position by far. Apparently, he's good in midfield but great in defence.

Now, I don't know if the Hungarian actually knows his shit or whether he's just a more swarthy Robbie Savage but I kind of hope what he says is true, as I feel we could do with another decent young central defender to go along with Stones. For the future, obviously, but also as cover for the coming season.

Distin is yet another year older, Jagielka seems to be suffering little spells out through injury each year and Alcaraz simply cannot be relied upon to step in and shoulder any of the burden.

Firstly, the Paraguayan is part porcelain and spends more time gluing himself back together than he does gracing Goodison with his presence. Secondly, even when fully fit and at his most rapid, the guy shifts about as smoothly as Robocop stomping around his old house in a strop.

His experience and much vaunted composure on the ball doesn't come close to making up for the fact that forwards can simply speed past him like they're the fucking Flash, whilst Alcaraz watches their arse fade into the distance as he inches after them, in super slow-mo, like he's stuck in the Matrix and it's bloody 'bullet time' again.

Fact: Besic was used almost solely as a CB in Hungary, so that's an option for us, although I see Stones as the natural successor to Distin this season. I dare say we'll mainly use him as a defensive midfielder and he'll be a useful squad member this season. Beyond that, who knows?

Did you see how tiny Cannavaro was on BBC during the World Cup!

Especially in the winter.

He may also need to watch himself in the EPL as he loves to fly into tackles... very fine line between an amazing tackle and a red card.

No doubt Roberto will have him well prepared.

Besic said his fav position was CM, not DM.

Love his Ferenc Puskas hairstyle.

He could go on to become a legend. Or he could go on to be incarcerated - you can never tell with these boys.

What has got me excited about this lad, is that the only clips I could really find were just taken from the three World Cup games against some of the best players, not to mention THE best player in the world, and he looked absolutely class.

Tenacious in the tackle, quick as lightning, plus once he wins the ball he's looking to make things happen going forward with some excellect distribution.

His game looks ideally suited to both the Premier League and the Roberto way. I've got a very good feeling about this kid.