| Stephen Ward 11:24 - Aug 10 with 6119 views | uefacup81 |
Hmm... unsure.
Left Back/Winger - Tick
Experienced - Tick
34 - Hmm... |  |
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| Stephen Ward on 11:29 - Aug 10 with 6053 views | Swansea_Blue |
There could be nothing in a lot of these links, but so far we're only being linked to players at the end of their career. I wouldn't have thought we're that desperate to build a team of geriatrics. We already have Chambo at the back and plenty of experience ahead of him. Maybe one more experienced defender wouldn't hurt though, as Chambo isn't going to play every match. [Post edited 10 Aug 2020 11:30]
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| Stephen Ward on 11:30 - Aug 10 with 6046 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
If he is still in good shape, then the odd 'old pro' can be a good thing.
I dont think 34/35 is a non starter these days, especially in L1. |  |
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| Stephen Ward on 11:31 - Aug 10 with 6038 views | portmanking |
I always worry about having ageing players at full back, who can get torn a new one by upstart wingers. It's less of an issue at centre half where older CBs can use their positional sense to outfox forwards.
It's a no from me. |  | | |
| Stephen Ward on 11:33 - Aug 10 with 6004 views | uefacup81 |
| Stephen Ward on 11:30 - Aug 10 by Marshalls_Mullet |
If he is still in good shape, then the odd 'old pro' can be a good thing.
I dont think 34/35 is a non starter these days, especially in L1. |
Usually I'd agree with you, but given that Lambert seems to like his full-backs to make forward runs I just worry that he's at an age where the legs start to go. | |
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| Stephen Ward on 11:34 - Aug 10 with 5987 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
| Stephen Ward on 11:31 - Aug 10 by portmanking |
I always worry about having ageing players at full back, who can get torn a new one by upstart wingers. It's less of an issue at centre half where older CBs can use their positional sense to outfox forwards.
It's a no from me. |
Phil Bardsley is 35 and has done a job an Burnley this season.
I dont think age is always the be all and end all. | |
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| Stephen Ward on 11:35 - Aug 10 with 5977 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
| Stephen Ward on 11:33 - Aug 10 by uefacup81 |
Usually I'd agree with you, but given that Lambert seems to like his full-backs to make forward runs I just worry that he's at an age where the legs start to go. |
Thats one for the fitness team / physios to decide.
I agree with you in principle. | |
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| Stephen Ward on 11:36 - Aug 10 with 5970 views | Keno |
certainly a left winger and some interesting international and political contacts
Can rub some people up the wrong way |  |
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| Stephen Ward on 11:41 - Aug 10 with 5924 views | davblue |
| Stephen Ward on 11:29 - Aug 10 by Swansea_Blue |
There could be nothing in a lot of these links, but so far we're only being linked to players at the end of their career. I wouldn't have thought we're that desperate to build a team of geriatrics. We already have Chambo at the back and plenty of experience ahead of him. Maybe one more experienced defender wouldn't hurt though, as Chambo isn't going to play every match. [Post edited 10 Aug 2020 11:30]
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need a few more experienced pros in the middle of their career rather than the end of their career.
Trouble is good players don't tend to be on frees! |  | | |
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| Stephen Ward on 11:43 - Aug 10 with 5896 views | Dennyx4 |
Could be a really good acquisition for a season.
As long as he has looked after himself fitness wise, think could be an ideal solution for our left back issue. |  | | |
| Stephen Ward on 11:48 - Aug 10 with 5877 views | Libero |
Where's the bloke from the Burley thread that was claiming the other day that the new wage cap would stop us recruiting experienced professionals to help guide our young squad? |  | | |
| Stephen Ward on 12:09 - Aug 10 with 5787 views | tractorboy1978 |
| Stephen Ward on 11:48 - Aug 10 by Libero |
Where's the bloke from the Burley thread that was claiming the other day that the new wage cap would stop us recruiting experienced professionals to help guide our young squad? |
My thinking too. Same with Graham. Short term-ish options than are better than what we have, in positions where we have promising players that could benefit from training/learning from them as they are eased into first team football this season. | | | |
| Stephen Ward on 13:33 - Aug 10 with 5612 views | eddiespearitt03 |
Now guess how many games he would feature in a season ? Marcus Evans continues to ruin this club. | | | |
| Stephen Ward on 13:36 - Aug 10 with 5594 views | Libero |
| Stephen Ward on 13:33 - Aug 10 by eddiespearitt03 |
Now guess how many games he would feature in a season ? Marcus Evans continues to ruin this club. |
Don't stop Eddie, never give up.
Hold your head high, we'll reach the top.
When the world seems to get too much, bring it all back to ME. | | | |
| Stephen Ward on 13:48 - Aug 10 with 5556 views | BlueBadger |
It's all a bit Jewell-esque our transfer rumours this summer isn't it? |  |
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| Stephen Ward on 14:55 - Aug 10 with 5461 views | RegencyBlue |
| Stephen Ward on 13:36 - Aug 10 by Libero |
Don't stop Eddie, never give up.
Hold your head high, we'll reach the top.
When the world seems to get too much, bring it all back to ME. |
Do you see any other constant in our demise over the last thirteen years?
We are looking at short term fixes like this because we are where we are, and whose fault is that! |  | | |
| Stephen Ward on 14:57 - Aug 10 with 5452 views | Libero |
| Stephen Ward on 14:55 - Aug 10 by RegencyBlue |
Do you see any other constant in our demise over the last thirteen years?
We are looking at short term fixes like this because we are where we are, and whose fault is that! |
Chill out mate, it was an S-Club 7 joke.
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| Stephen Ward on 15:29 - Aug 10 with 5385 views | RegencyBlue |
| Stephen Ward on 14:57 - Aug 10 by Libero |
Chill out mate, it was an S-Club 7 joke.
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Sorry!
I just have to see any reference to Evans and the red mist comes over me. | | | |
| Stephen Ward on 20:41 - Aug 10 with 5267 views | radiogaga |
I get that he's 34 but why is it such a huge issue? Has played at this level before and several leagues above, knows what it takes to get out of this league, and I suspect will be someone who can come in and do a good job when called upon. As long as wages are sensible, there's little risk in having someone like this on board.
18 games in 2 seasons would be a slight concern, albeit those seasons have been at higher levels. Unlike when Jewell was signing veterans galore a few years ago, this squad lacks in experience to the point that 2 or 3 experienced figures will probably be a big help on/ off the pitch. [Post edited 10 Aug 2020 20:46]
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