Bobby G Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 nicko, has any club looked at McGeady of Celtic? He was impressive last night.
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Billy Castell Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 Speaking of Pompey, have you heard anything on their takeoever? It seems that it has collapsed or nearly collapsed. Back on topic, is this trialist, young or old?
Lurid Coat Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 I have the name and will let it out later [after the games tonight]...but the reason why is still a puzzle. Is he any good, in your opinion? Or is he more of an unknown quantity?
nicko Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 nicko, has any club looked at McGeady of Celtic? He was impressive last night. A lot have looked but nobody bid...good player but maybe over-priced. Is he any good, in your opinion? Or is he more of an unknown quantity? This guy has an ok CV and people who have seen him say he has pace...I would think he has Premier League potential, but the only way he could be signed is if someone else was going...so that is the part of the puzzle still unanswered. There's no harm in looking at the fella, I believe this move only really started rolling at the weekend, so what intrigues me is why this has kicked off. Interesting theories earlier about Givet going to left back, that is possible. To pay for this guy would surely mean a sale. A bit shocked at all of the recent activity considering Sam said Salgado would be his 'last' piece of business. Far from it, by the sounds.
Lurid Coat Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 I would like to think that Zurab is off and Mr. DC is being brought in for cover, but I fear it might mean that Warnock is off and Givet is to replace him at left back
Anti-Dingle-Brigade Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 Forgive me for not being born "back in't day", but I assume by "centre half" you mean RB/LB and not centre back? I've heard the term centre half a million times but at this particular moment I'm trying to remember if it is just the name for RB/LBs collectively or an old fashioned term for centre backs...?
Anti-Dingle-Brigade Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 It's the "half" bit that has thrown me. I usually know this but I'm still confused. Must be this sunlight.
bellamy11 Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 It's the "half" bit that has thrown me. I usually know this but I'm still confused. Must be this sunlight. Ignore the word half completely. Then try again.
Gally Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 A centre half is just the same as centre back. Just another term which isn't really used anymore, like inside right.
Anti-Dingle-Brigade Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 A centre half is just the same as centre back. Just another term which isn't really used anymore, like inside right. Yeah cheers, that's what I initially thought. Geez, git wi' times everyone.
rovertheworld Posted August 19, 2009 Author Posted August 19, 2009 nicko, what league does this centre half play in, and would he be a squad player maybe beacuse zurab is being shipped out, or more likley go straight into the team
Billy Castell Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 Except by Jimmy Armfield. Would be OK if Warnock left for £10m+, but I would demand the money being used for a CM before any Centre Half/Back.
John Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 Salgado signed, just confirmed by the club via text.
herbergeehh Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 Well done Sam for bringing in Salgado! If Warnock is sold, surely the central defender will only be brought in to get enough bodies in there - the money will be spent elsewhere??
Billy Castell Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 You're thinking of Ruud A-D-B Happy with Selgardo joining. Now, let's try and get a midfielder.
mellison24 Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 A centre half is just the same as centre back. Just another term which isn't really used anymore, like inside right. oh dont start with more! It confuses me and all!
Guest ErinBrown Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 Zurab must be kept as we dont have enough center backs. I think were pretty much okay with defenders for this season without Zurab. Lars Jacobsen, Stephen Warnock, Christopher Samba (CB), Gaël Givet (CB), Ryan Nelsen (CB), Brett Emerton (has played CB for Australia), Martin Olsson and Salgado (can play CB) if he comes. We also have several defenders who could be ready to be introduced into the first team in cups comps in Johnny Flynn, Gavin Gunning (CB) and Phil Jones (my tip for big things goes to Jones). Even the 'big four' are weaker this time round...only Man City and Sunderland have genuinely improved by spending. I think we have immensely improved in quantity and quality since last season. The only player of notice we have lost this summer has been Roque and we have replaced him well. Derbs was never going to cut it. Tugay didn't have the best of terms last time and Mokoena is Mokoena. We have also replaced Ooijer with someone of quality for free. Wouldn't you say our squad is stronger then last seasons, especially with players returning from injury? Also the mystery defender...? Renato Civelli... Free transfer?
herbergeehh Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 NICKO: There's a fee involved for the defender? IF Warnock leaves, we'd probably get around 7,5 m - surely the only reason for doing so would be to bring in a midfielder, not balance the books?
Wing Wizard Windy Miller Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 Ignore the word half completely. Then try again. or perhaps add the word 'wit' after 'half'
herbergeehh Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 Oh yes. Quality signing. I watched him at Real, and although he isnt the player he was, he hasnt looked out of place for them to do a job. For us, without exagerrating, he should be an excellent signing, who will only improve the starting line-up whereever he plays. What does he say on his Rovers World interview? He's spent a summer in Margate, and has a sister-in-law from York. He's always had a dream of playing in the Premier League, and think's he can add something new to the team. He's looking forward to the atmosphere, to hear people shouting.
Wing Wizard Windy Miller Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 Derbs was never going to cut it. He also hasn't been replaced - as Di Santo is only a loan with no option to buy.
joey_big_nose Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 Even the 'big four' are weaker this time round...only Man City and Sunderland have genuinely improved by spending. Think we are heading for a reality check all round soon. I would say Spurs are stronger too. Hull are also trying to push up a bit but have (so far) failed. But otherwise I agree. I expected much more activity from Villa, Everton and the top four. Good news for us.
Guest ErinBrown Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 He also hasn't been replaced - as Di Santo is only a loan with no option to buy. I'm sorry, don't we have Paul Gallagher, Nikola Kalinić and David Hoilett?
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