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Welcome.
To the treatment table.
Is he injury prone?
I think this is a good signing. He's at the age where it's his one last chance at a big club and at winning things, he's got tons of PL experience, he's got a blend of talent and grit. He should bring fresh enthusiasm to this downbeat squad.
His set pieces are awesome too.
Odd feeling this signing: He's not shit, I've heard of him, not playing in a French league & he's old enough to shave. Ok, he's injured a lot & was quite cheap, but 4 out of the usual 6, is not to be grumbled at.
Personally I've always quite liked him as a player and I think he'll do well with us. We should have bought him 2 or 3 years ago of course, but it's better late than never!
Last edited by Champagne Charlie; 01-09-2011 at 07:44 AM.
Apparantly he's also taken a pay cut to join us from 75k a week to 55k a week.
Fair play tbh.
Yeah I heard that too, fair play to the guy. Quite refreshing to see a player move for footballing reasons rather than financial.Originally Posted by Save me Jeebus!
He was better than Cesc for couple of seasons, but isn't getting younger or better. Played for much of last season and was consistent if not brilliant. Should start in a midfield of Wilshire and Song with Wilshire playing in the advanced position.
I think he will be good for us, he has played in a team known for being robust and effective, and managed by a manager who doesn't tolerate anything less than 100%. He knows you need to earn your right to play in this league. If he can stay clear of injuries I think he can surprise us all.
Of course he's no Cesc but then not many are. He deserves a chance anyway, he's been around long enough.
Last edited by Marc Overmars; 01-09-2011 at 08:30 AM.
Someone who likes to get in the box: Check
Someone who can spot a pass: Check
Premier League experience: Check
Lesbian: No
DNA: No
Nothing wrong with this signing at all. Quality player.
It's better to burn out, than to fade away.
If we had signed him alongside a top quality player, it would have been a good bit of business. However, given the only other midfielder we've signed is Benayoun, it's an underwhelming signing.
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