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Swindon Town: Wilson's talking it up
6:30am Tuesday 7th July 2009
DANNY Wilson insists his sales pitch more than stands up to scrutiny, as Swindon’s boss finally completed the capture of Irish winger Alan O’Brien.
Town will hold an official press conference this morning, but last night made free agent O’Brien their third summer signing following the captures of defender Gordon Greer and goalkeeper David Lucas.
The versatile wide man was released by Scottish Premier League side Hibernian last month, but Wilson made his move quickly to land the 24-year-old, and believes a quick look at the County Ground club was enough to convince the new man that Swindon are heading in the right direction.
“A lot of work has gone on in the background of the club.
“It’s nice to show it off to players and it is going in the right direction - I think players will appreciate that when they come down to look,” said Wilson.
“But ultimately it’s about the football - what type of player we can attract, what staff we’ve got at the club to help them develop their game, and what type of ambitions we’ve got at the club.
“All that will be taken on board and then the players we are targeting will make their decisions. But we are very confident that when we get them down we put a very good pitch to them.”
O’Brien was a highly-rated teenager at Newcastle, where he won all of his five international caps for the Republic of Ireland, but appeared to have lost his way slightly after moving to Easter Road.
However Wilson believes the County Ground is the perfect place for the wide man to re-establish his career.
“We are a club that wants to bring players on and give them another platform to play,” said the boss.
“We encourage young players to come to the club, because we think we are a fantastic stepping stone. And if we can gain success with those kids, then even better.”
Meanwhile, Simon Cox will be unveiled as a West Bromwich Albion player inside the next 24 hours, after the striker underwent a medical at the Hawthorns yesterday.
A £2million fee had already been agreed between the clubs, and with the 22-year-old accepting personal terms, a medical was the only formality left to conclude ahead of his switch to the Baggies.
FORMER Town duo Hamdi Razak and Michael Pook are both on trial at League Two outfit Crewe Alexandra.
Pook, who came up through the ranks at the County Ground before his release in May, came off the bench in Crewe’s 7-0 friendly win over Newcastle Town at the weekend.
French striker Razak also featured, scoring twice, and Alex boss Gudjon Thordarson said: “I thought he took his goals very well. He is way off being fit but he is worth another look at.”
Pook will begin a pre-arranged trial at Cheltenham Town this week, but Thordarson has admitted he is keen to take another look at the midfielder.
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umpcah, Chippenham says...
8:18am Tue 7 Jul 09
mallorca wrote:I think 90% of the Town fans have the required faith. With the start of the new season still a month away I also think things are moving in the right direction. Coxy`s departure is now imminent and Danny must be well aware of the loss of striking power that goes with him. Whether he is able to get a replacement who blows our socks off remains to be seen but I dont think we shall have to wait long for the news we are all waiting for. COME ON YOU REDS !
Looks like 3 god signings, they were all freebies but never the less DW has made I feel a wise move. Lets face it he does know his way round the lower divisions. I like how he sold the club etc. Now comes the time for the other 2 or 3 players where he will need to spend a bit. I mentioned Huddersfield the other day, yes they have spent a few quid this season so far but they do get reasonable gates and if they are in the top 4 amounts spent will not be problem. Whereas us have spent nothing, get eeling DW will shock us all quite soon with a few signongs. Gate wisw we will do ok. look we struggled last year and gates for our division were reasonable. So all we need now is to have faith in DW and AF and Board
Swindon Till I Die, Swindon says...
8:30am Tue 7 Jul 09
umpcah wrote:Why would a new signing have to blow our socks off? Cox didn't when we signed him.
mallorca wrote:I think 90% of the Town fans have the required faith. With the start of the new season still a month away I also think things are moving in the right direction. Coxy`s departure is now imminent and Danny must be well aware of the loss of striking power that goes with him. Whether he is able to get a replacement who blows our socks off remains to be seen but I dont think we shall have to wait long for the news we are all waiting for. COME ON YOU REDS !
Looks like 3 god signings, they were all freebies but never the less DW has made I feel a wise move. Lets face it he does know his way round the lower divisions. I like how he sold the club etc. Now comes the time for the other 2 or 3 players where he will need to spend a bit. I mentioned Huddersfield the other day, yes they have spent a few quid this season so far but they do get reasonable gates and if they are in the top 4 amounts spent will not be problem. Whereas us have spent nothing, get eeling DW will shock us all quite soon with a few signongs. Gate wisw we will do ok. look we struggled last year and gates for our division were reasonable. So all we need now is to have faith in DW and AF and Board
umpcah, Chippenham says...
8:42am Tue 7 Jul 09
Swindon Till I Die wrote:Some people seem to expect a "name" to be signed ! We had evidence that Coxy was our man before we eventually got his signature and if Danny knows and can get who he wants we have no reason to worry i.m.o.
umpcah wrote:Why would a new signing have to blow our socks off? Cox didn't when we signed him.mallorca wrote: Looks like 3 god signings, they were all freebies but never the less DW has made I feel a wise move. Lets face it he does know his way round the lower divisions. I like how he sold the club etc. Now comes the time for the other 2 or 3 players where he will need to spend a bit. I mentioned Huddersfield the other day, yes they have spent a few quid this season so far but they do get reasonable gates and if they are in the top 4 amounts spent will not be problem. Whereas us have spent nothing, get eeling DW will shock us all quite soon with a few signongs. Gate wisw we will do ok. look we struggled last year and gates for our division were reasonable. So all we need now is to have faith in DW and AF and BoardI think 90% of the Town fans have the required faith. With the start of the new season still a month away I also think things are moving in the right direction. Coxy`s departure is now imminent and Danny must be well aware of the loss of striking power that goes with him. Whether he is able to get a replacement who blows our socks off remains to be seen but I dont think we shall have to wait long for the news we are all waiting for. COME ON YOU REDS !
umpcah, Chippenham says...
8:42am Tue 7 Jul 09
Swindon Till I Die wrote:Some people seem to expect a "name" to be signed ! We had evidence that Coxy was our man before we eventually got his signature and if Danny knows and can get who he wants we have no reason to worry i.m.o.
umpcah wrote:Why would a new signing have to blow our socks off? Cox didn't when we signed him.mallorca wrote: Looks like 3 god signings, they were all freebies but never the less DW has made I feel a wise move. Lets face it he does know his way round the lower divisions. I like how he sold the club etc. Now comes the time for the other 2 or 3 players where he will need to spend a bit. I mentioned Huddersfield the other day, yes they have spent a few quid this season so far but they do get reasonable gates and if they are in the top 4 amounts spent will not be problem. Whereas us have spent nothing, get eeling DW will shock us all quite soon with a few signongs. Gate wisw we will do ok. look we struggled last year and gates for our division were reasonable. So all we need now is to have faith in DW and AF and BoardI think 90% of the Town fans have the required faith. With the start of the new season still a month away I also think things are moving in the right direction. Coxy`s departure is now imminent and Danny must be well aware of the loss of striking power that goes with him. Whether he is able to get a replacement who blows our socks off remains to be seen but I dont think we shall have to wait long for the news we are all waiting for. COME ON YOU REDS !
jmostfc, wootton bassett says...
9:22am Tue 7 Jul 09
umpcah wrote:i agree. its not always best to sign a 'name' player because they dont have the hunger of an up and coming youngster who wants to further their career.
Swindon Till I Die wrote:Some people seem to expect a "name" to be signed ! We had evidence that Coxy was our man before we eventually got his signature and if Danny knows and can get who he wants we have no reason to worry i.m.o.umpcah wrote:Why would a new signing have to blow our socks off? Cox didn't when we signed him.mallorca wrote: Looks like 3 god signings, they were all freebies but never the less DW has made I feel a wise move. Lets face it he does know his way round the lower divisions. I like how he sold the club etc. Now comes the time for the other 2 or 3 players where he will need to spend a bit. I mentioned Huddersfield the other day, yes they have spent a few quid this season so far but they do get reasonable gates and if they are in the top 4 amounts spent will not be problem. Whereas us have spent nothing, get eeling DW will shock us all quite soon with a few signongs. Gate wisw we will do ok. look we struggled last year and gates for our division were reasonable. So all we need now is to have faith in DW and AF and BoardI think 90% of the Town fans have the required faith. With the start of the new season still a month away I also think things are moving in the right direction. Coxy`s departure is now imminent and Danny must be well aware of the loss of striking power that goes with him. Whether he is able to get a replacement who blows our socks off remains to be seen but I dont think we shall have to wait long for the news we are all waiting for. COME ON YOU REDS !
umpcah, Chippenham says...
9:50am Tue 7 Jul 09
jmostfc wrote:We dont want any players recommended by Maurice Malpas though !
umpcah wrote:i agree. its not always best to sign a 'name' player because they dont have the hunger of an up and coming youngster who wants to further their career.Swindon Till I Die wrote:Some people seem to expect a "name" to be signed ! We had evidence that Coxy was our man before we eventually got his signature and if Danny knows and can get who he wants we have no reason to worry i.m.o.umpcah wrote:Why would a new signing have to blow our socks off? Cox didn't when we signed him.mallorca wrote: Looks like 3 god signings, they were all freebies but never the less DW has made I feel a wise move. Lets face it he does know his way round the lower divisions. I like how he sold the club etc. Now comes the time for the other 2 or 3 players where he will need to spend a bit. I mentioned Huddersfield the other day, yes they have spent a few quid this season so far but they do get reasonable gates and if they are in the top 4 amounts spent will not be problem. Whereas us have spent nothing, get eeling DW will shock us all quite soon with a few signongs. Gate wisw we will do ok. look we struggled last year and gates for our division were reasonable. So all we need now is to have faith in DW and AF and BoardI think 90% of the Town fans have the required faith. With the start of the new season still a month away I also think things are moving in the right direction. Coxy`s departure is now imminent and Danny must be well aware of the loss of striking power that goes with him. Whether he is able to get a replacement who blows our socks off remains to be seen but I dont think we shall have to wait long for the news we are all waiting for. COME ON YOU REDS !
Tite_Fitt, on holiday says...
10:05am Tue 7 Jul 09
Regarding O'Brien, I'm a bit worried about what position he'll play in the team. If he plays up front as a replacement for Cox he could find himself under a lot of pressure. Will he be able to handle it? Cox is gonna be a hard act to follow... for anyone!
Old-Stager, Hilperton, Hilperton says...
10:36am Tue 7 Jul 09
I think in the final analysis he didn't quite make it at the County Ground, but only just !
A change of club might just put his career back on course - I hope so !
adrock, swindon says...
10:42am Tue 7 Jul 09
Old-Stager, Hilperton wrote:Apparently he's been spending too much time watching The Hills on MTV. Good luck to him though, I think he'll have a good career in League Two
I hope that Michael Pook gets a contract at Crewe Alexandra or Cheltenham Town, he certainly deserves it.
I think in the final analysis he didn't quite make it at the County Ground, but only just !
A change of club might just put his career back on course - I hope so !
Even Angrier Monkey, Swindon says...
11:32am Tue 7 Jul 09
any ideas anyone?
RJack, Swindon says...
11:36am Tue 7 Jul 09
Jamie Cureton - Failure
Tony Thorpe - Failure
Joey Beauchamp - Failure
Neil Ruddock - Failure (Greedy)
All these and more were unveiled as big name signings see the pattern?
Infact the only decent big name signing we've had were loans
James Milner
Michael Carrick
David Thompson
Shay Given
largey, london says...
11:50am Tue 7 Jul 09
RJack wrote:Fair enough point really. Anyone that blows our collective socks off will be too big for their boots here.
Blow your socks off signings now let me see Jamie Cureton - Failure Tony Thorpe - Failure Joey Beauchamp - Failure Neil Ruddock - Failure (Greedy) All these and more were unveiled as big name signings see the pattern? Infact the only decent big name signing we've had were loans James Milner Michael Carrick David Thompson Shay Given
As Tite says, proven ability, solid experience and preferable a point to prove are what we need in a player.
Even Angrier Monkey, Swindon says...
11:58am Tue 7 Jul 09
RJack wrote:Totally agree, although none of the loanees where big names when we signed them, although they where all clearly excellent young players
Blow your socks off signings now let me see Jamie Cureton - Failure Tony Thorpe - Failure Joey Beauchamp - Failure Neil Ruddock - Failure (Greedy) All these and more were unveiled as big name signings see the pattern? Infact the only decent big name signing we've had were loans James Milner Michael Carrick David Thompson Shay Given
mallorca, Port De Soller Mallorca says...
12:09pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Yes we have had some right awful strikers but good ones as well.
Still feel DW will this time maybe go for experienced striker ad the one we get will be a major surprise to us
stfc_tom, swindon says...
12:21pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Also, has anybody heard anymore news on Douglas? I'm guessing he probably has a few offers on the table so that signing may take a little bit more time to go through (if we're lucky).
jmostfc, wootton bassett says...
12:35pm Tue 7 Jul 09
RJack wrote:agree but surely cureton came good at the end?
Blow your socks off signings now let me see Jamie Cureton - Failure Tony Thorpe - Failure Joey Beauchamp - Failure Neil Ruddock - Failure (Greedy) All these and more were unveiled as big name signings see the pattern? Infact the only decent big name signing we've had were loans James Milner Michael Carrick David Thompson Shay Given
Unityred, Misterton says...
1:22pm Tue 7 Jul 09
I also find it frustrating that the fans have to wait another two and a half weeks to purchase the new strip when the club has clearly taken a shipment already. re: O'Brians photo's on the club website.
Anyway, welcome to our club Alan, good luck and i hope you lose that other little flowery number you're wearing!! ;-]
red and white dynamite, Cirencester says...
1:53pm Tue 7 Jul 09
RJack wrote:what about walters, cuervo, woan.... i'd certainly consider those big names as having a sucessful time at swindon!
Blow your socks off signings now let me see
Jamie Cureton - Failure
Tony Thorpe - Failure
Joey Beauchamp - Failure
Neil Ruddock - Failure (Greedy)
All these and more were unveiled as big name signings see the pattern?
Infact the only decent big name signing we've had were loans
James Milner
Michael Carrick
David Thompson
Shay Given
sad to see coxy go good luck to him though...
obrian seems a good little player, lets hope he can rebuild himself here and do a job for us.
RJack, Swindon says...
1:55pm Tue 7 Jul 09
jmostfc wrote:He did indeed but by then it was too little too late.
RJack wrote: Blow your socks off signings now let me see Jamie Cureton - Failure Tony Thorpe - Failure Joey Beauchamp - Failure Neil Ruddock - Failure (Greedy) All these and more were unveiled as big name signings see the pattern? Infact the only decent big name signing we've had were loans James Milner Michael Carrick David Thompson Shay Givenagree but surely cureton came good at the end?
I forgot one other great loan signing that i'll never forget and made a huge impact. He'll always be a legend to me
Jimmy Young (RIP) will soon be his annivesary god rest his soul.
Would be nice if either the club or Adver did something on him & his family seems many people have forgotten
red and white dynamite, Cirencester says...
1:56pm Tue 7 Jul 09
RJack wrote:do you mean jimmy davis?
jmostfc wrote:He did indeed but by then it was too little too late.
RJack wrote: Blow your socks off signings now let me see Jamie Cureton - Failure Tony Thorpe - Failure Joey Beauchamp - Failure Neil Ruddock - Failure (Greedy) All these and more were unveiled as big name signings see the pattern? Infact the only decent big name signing we've had were loans James Milner Michael Carrick David Thompson Shay Givenagree but surely cureton came good at the end?
I forgot one other great loan signing that i'll never forget and made a huge impact. He'll always be a legend to me
Jimmy Young (RIP) will soon be his annivesary god rest his soul.
Would be nice if either the club or Adver did something on him & his family seems many people have forgotten
red and white dynamite, Cirencester says...
1:57pm Tue 7 Jul 09
RJack wrote:do you mean jimmy davis?
jmostfc wrote:He did indeed but by then it was too little too late.
RJack wrote: Blow your socks off signings now let me see Jamie Cureton - Failure Tony Thorpe - Failure Joey Beauchamp - Failure Neil Ruddock - Failure (Greedy) All these and more were unveiled as big name signings see the pattern? Infact the only decent big name signing we've had were loans James Milner Michael Carrick David Thompson Shay Givenagree but surely cureton came good at the end?
I forgot one other great loan signing that i'll never forget and made a huge impact. He'll always be a legend to me
Jimmy Young (RIP) will soon be his annivesary god rest his soul.
Would be nice if either the club or Adver did something on him & his family seems many people have forgotten
RJack, Swindon says...
1:57pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Jimmy Davis not Young
jmostfc, wootton bassett says...
2:04pm Tue 7 Jul 09
RJack wrote:theres only one jimmy davis,
OMG i have so forgotten his name lol. Jimmy Davis not Young
one jimmy davis
Even Angrier Monkey, Swindon says...
2:18pm Tue 7 Jul 09
BISH, Faringdon says...
2:27pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Billy Clarke ?
Akenfenwa?
2 good strikers Or what about Mooney From Reading he Looks Like Another Coxy Worth a go
Tite_Fitt, on holiday says...
2:39pm Tue 7 Jul 09
BISH wrote:BC's already gone... to Blackpool.
Does any 1 know about Billy Clarke ? Akenfenwa? 2 good strikers Or what about Mooney From Reading he Looks Like Another Coxy Worth a go
Akinfenwa would be excellent signing. However, expect to pay quite a few bucks for him AND then of course be pipped at the post by greedy b@st@rds Huddersfield or 'orrible b@st@rds Leeds etc.
If we signed Mooney, another Irishman, we'd have to change our name to Swindon Shamrocks begorrah!
Even Angrier Monkey, Swindon says...
2:45pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Adver?
STFC?
Anyone?
stfc_tom, swindon says...
3:25pm Tue 7 Jul 09
stfc_tom, swindon says...
3:25pm Tue 7 Jul 09
woolster0, swindon says...
3:49pm Tue 7 Jul 09
grim reapers gone, swindon says...
3:53pm Tue 7 Jul 09
grim reapers gone, swindon says...
3:55pm Tue 7 Jul 09
woolster0 wrote:pink with bright yellow and lime stripes
does anyone know wot colour the away kit is
woolster0, swindon says...
4:00pm Tue 7 Jul 09
grim reapers gone wrote:i like the sound of the pink yellow & lime, but would prefer hoops instead of the stripes lol
woolster0 wrote: does anyone know wot colour the away kit ispink with bright yellow and lime stripes
Tite_Fitt, on holiday says...
4:14pm Tue 7 Jul 09
grim reapers gone wrote:Hopefully not intended as a direct replacement for Cox then.
o brien 62 games played for club and counrty 1 goal not a great scoring record compared to kanu
luckyluke699, Swindon says...
4:29pm Tue 7 Jul 09
http://en.wikipedia.
org/wiki/Alan_O%27Br
ien
Tite_Fitt, on holiday says...
4:36pm Tue 7 Jul 09
stfc_tom wrote:If it's an update about new signings... some people were predicting another 2 signings by today.... I guess behind the scenes negotiations are proving to be a tad complicated
No idea. Any update from anywhere would be appreciated.
s/word: dont-panic!
Paul Skinnbakk, Witney says...
4:41pm Tue 7 Jul 09
luckyluke699 wrote:Sorry Luke, but one FAIRLY important person mentioned the word 'striker' when talking about O'Brien......and he goes by the name of Danny Wilson.
People keep asking about O'Brien being a striker? No one said he was a striker.. Every where you see (and even If you look him up on wikipedia) it says he is a winger... http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Alan_O%27Br ien
He was talking about his versatility when he said that he can "play down the left, down the right, or through the middle".
stfc_tom, swindon says...
4:56pm Tue 7 Jul 09
luckyluke699, Swindon says...
5:06pm Tue 7 Jul 09
http://news.bbc.co.u
k/sport1/hi/football
/teams/s/swindon_tow
n/8131967.stm
jam1, swindon says...
6:36pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Paul Skinnbakk, Witney says...
7:38pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Click on his BBC interview - he says "but I'm not a goalscorer!".
No further questions.......
STFC933, Swindon says...
8:02pm Tue 7 Jul 09
As it stands we have a squad that can challenge for honours:
David Lucas (GK)
Amankwaah (RB)
Casal/Lescinel (LB)
Gordon Greer (CB)
Sean Morrison/Hasney Aljolfree (CB)
Alen O'Brien/J.P McGovern (RM)
Antony McNamee (LM)
Lea Peacock (CM)
Craig Easton (CM)
Michael Timlin (CAM)
Paynter (CF)
This is all considering that COX goes and we don't sign a striker! Wilson is re-building possibly better then Hoddle's prem team!
Look forward to big things people!
avo, swindon says...
8:18pm Tue 7 Jul 09
The away kit colour for the shirt is BLACK and looks smart as fook...
jam1, swindon says...
9:09pm Tue 7 Jul 09
Paul Skinnbakk wrote:there is such a thing as an attacking central midfielder.. Thats just the sort of player we need actually. Someone who can burst through the middle and take a man on..
hahaha!!!!! Never in a month of Sundays does through the middle mean centre midfield. Think about it, he is an explosive player that loves to run past defenders.....so when have you ever heard about these attributes being suited to a central midfielder?! Click on his BBC interview - he says "but I'm not a goalscorer!". No further questions.......
Townend Romain, swindon says...
9:54pm Tue 7 Jul 09
STFC933 wrote:I WISH I COULD THINK THE SAME WAY AS YOU MATE.
Danny Wilson is genius! As it stands we have a squad that can challenge for honours: David Lucas (GK) Amankwaah (RB) Casal/Lescinel (LB) Gordon Greer (CB) Sean Morrison/Hasney Aljolfree (CB) Alen O'Brien/J.P McGovern (RM) Antony McNamee (LM) Lea Peacock (CM) Craig Easton (CM) Michael Timlin (CAM) Paynter (CF) This is all considering that COX goes and we don't sign a striker! Wilson is re-building possibly better then Hoddle's prem team! Look forward to big things people!
With this team, I THINK that we will struggle to get out off the bottom 10...
i really hope in wrong mate
Paul Skinnbakk, Witney says...
11:37pm Tue 7 Jul 09
jam1 wrote:IS THERE???????!!!!!! AND IS THERE ALSO SUCH A THING AS A DEFENSIVE CENTRAL MIDFIELDER TOO......COR YOU HAVE GOT ENCYCLOPEDIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE GAME.....WHAT DOES 'IN THE HOLE' MEAN.......
Paul Skinnbakk wrote: hahaha!!!!! Never in a month of Sundays does through the middle mean centre midfield. Think about it, he is an explosive player that loves to run past defenders.....so when have you ever heard about these attributes being suited to a central midfielder?! Click on his BBC interview - he says "but I'm not a goalscorer!". No further questions.......there is such a thing as an attacking central midfielder.. Thats just the sort of player we need actually. Someone who can burst through the middle and take a man on..
Bless your little heart, are you STILL sticking with your statement?
Come on now, you're digging yourself into a rather massive hole here.....
jam1, swindon says...
12:15pm Wed 8 Jul 09
Paul Skinnbakk wrote:You're a bit stupid arn't you, I mean you don't really make sense.. Just to reiterate, an attacking midfielder is an explosive type of player who can run past defenders - you seem to be struggling with this concept.. An attacking midfielder has these attributes!!
jam1 wrote:IS THERE???????!!!!!! AND IS THERE ALSO SUCH A THING AS A DEFENSIVE CENTRAL MIDFIELDER TOO......COR YOU HAVE GOT ENCYCLOPEDIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE GAME.....WHAT DOES 'IN THE HOLE' MEAN.......
Paul Skinnbakk wrote: hahaha!!!!! Never in a month of Sundays does through the middle mean centre midfield. Think about it, he is an explosive player that loves to run past defenders.....so when have you ever heard about these attributes being suited to a central midfielder?! Click on his BBC interview - he says "but I'm not a goalscorer!". No further questions.......there is such a thing as an attacking central midfielder.. Thats just the sort of player we need actually. Someone who can burst through the middle and take a man on..
Bless your little heart, are you STILL sticking with your statement?
Come on now, you're digging yourself into a rather massive hole here.....
Don't be a ****
Paul Skinnbakk, Witney says...
5:19pm Thu 9 Jul 09
jam1 wrote:Oh FFS I thought you'd gone away. I don't normally suffer fools but....
Paul Skinnbakk wrote:You're a bit stupid arn't you, I mean you don't really make sense.. Just to reiterate, an attacking midfielder is an explosive type of player who can run past defenders - you seem to be struggling with this concept.. An attacking midfielder has these attributes!! Don't be a ****jam1 wrote:IS THERE???????!!!!!! AND IS THERE ALSO SUCH A THING AS A DEFENSIVE CENTRAL MIDFIELDER TOO......COR YOU HAVE GOT ENCYCLOPEDIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE GAME.....WHAT DOES 'IN THE HOLE' MEAN....... Bless your little heart, are you STILL sticking with your statement? Come on now, you're digging yourself into a rather massive hole here.....Paul Skinnbakk wrote: hahaha!!!!! Never in a month of Sundays does through the middle mean centre midfield. Think about it, he is an explosive player that loves to run past defenders.....so when have you ever heard about these attributes being suited to a central midfielder?! Click on his BBC interview - he says "but I'm not a goalscorer!". No further questions.......there is such a thing as an attacking central midfielder.. Thats just the sort of player we need actually. Someone who can burst through the middle and take a man on..
- How the hell do I not make sense?! You haven't explained. This is because you CAN'T.
- Yes you can have pacey midfielders, but if you have someone with god-given pace who loves to fly past defenders, ie O'Brien, WHERE WOULD HIS BEST POSITION BE?! WHERE DO THESE TYPES GENERALLY PLAY?! YOU JUST DON'T GET VAST OPEN SPACES IN CENTRE MID THEREFORE YOU CAN HARDLY EVER UTILISE THIS ASSET. IT WOULD BE A CRIMINAL WASTE OF A PLAYER'S STRENGTHS.
- I REPEAT....afterwards he said "but I'm not a goalscorer".......wh
y oh why oh why oh why would he say that if they were talking about centre midfield?!
- I love the way that you spelt 'aren't' after calling ME stupid!!! Brilliant.
It has been f*cking obvious from the off that they were talking about up front. YOU ARE A F*CKING ONION.
You started with the personal insults - send me a pm on the forum because I want to continue with you.
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mallorca, Port De Soller Mallorca says...
7:35am Tue 7 Jul 09
Lets face it he does know his way round the lower divisions.
I like how he sold the club etc.
Now comes the time for the other 2 or 3 players where he will need to spend a bit.
I mentioned Huddersfield the other day, yes they have spent a few quid this season so far but they do get reasonable gates and if they are in the top 4 amounts spent will not be problem.
Whereas us have spent nothing, get eeling DW will shock us all quite soon with a few signongs. Gate wisw we will do ok. look we struggled last year and gates for our division were reasonable.
So all we need now is to have faith in DW and AF and Board