Redhyde Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 When we tabled the bid for Emad's teammate that put us on alert that we were after a centre back. Since then, Deathly silence on the subject. 0 speculation, no names, no links, no rumours. So what type do we need, and who's out there we should be after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desso Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 When we tabled the bid for Emad's teammate that put us on alert that we were after a centre back. Since then, Deathly silence on the subject. 0 speculation, no names, no links, no rumours. So what type do we need, and who's out there we should be after? Cole skuse had a very good game at centre back last night. I've seen him play in that position for the reserves several times and always thought that he is better there than midfield. We may not need to look elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 When we tabled the bid for Emad's teammate that put us on alert that we were after a centre back. I doubt very much we ever did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffer Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 I think a centre back is a necessary signing. Fonts is injured and that leaves us really two fit centre backs. Carey, whilst superb, is not getting any younger and will miss games through knocks...let alone suspensions! Plus, McCombe struggles on the hard pitches, his last two pre seasons have been hampered with shin splints, so we may not see the best of him until sept/oct. Who does that leave? Keogh? I hope not. Unfortunately, other than McAuley who has already moved, i have not seen, read or heard any other speculation regarding defensive signings. Someone must have some rumour?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Cole skuse had a very good game at centre back last night. I've seen him play in that position for the reserves several times and always thought that he is better there than midfield. We may not need to look elsewhere. Agreed, Skuse is not your typical ball winning centre half, but as 2nd ball centre half he would be great imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Oh for a young Shaun Taylor! Big, ugly, smash mouth centre half will do me fine - although can't think of anyone to suggest right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfunkle Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 danny coles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easton boy Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Gorkks from blackpool stil hasn't moved to QPR - and as widely reported has a release fee of around 250k(?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 The City defence did look a bit static at times last season and were caught out with a lack of pace more than once. A center back with at least some pace would be a great asset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunningdalered Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Liam Ridgewell's name was mentioned in connection with us a while back - for all sorts of reasons, but most notably because the brum fans hate him - now there's a plate that I would like to see spinning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cswhitlock Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Matty Hill would be great to have him back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whale Eye Beef Hooked Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Should have signed Michael Nelson from Hartlepool a few years ago when we had the chance- very impressed whenever i have seen him and is very highly rated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westy Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Is shittu still available?? if so, him please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfunkle Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Should have signed Michael Nelson from Hartlepool a few years ago when we had the chance- very impressed whenever i have seen him and is very highly rated he is a good league one player, nothing more. makes far too many mistakes and this is probably the reason nobody has taken a chance on him. ironic that the one manager that was constantly linked with him is now managing him at hartlepool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunley Legend Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Perhaps we need an experienced head who has played at the top level, would breeze through Championship football but is struggling to get a game with his current club - someone like Linvoy Primus of Portsmouth? Or even Sol Campbell if he is available!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfunkle Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Perhaps we need an experienced head who has played at the top level, would breeze through Championship football but is struggling to get a game with his current club - someone like Linvoy Primus of Portsmouth? Or even Sol Campbell if he is available!!! i don't want to look an idiot as I'm 99% sure that was said in jest but r u really serious about sol? if so that did make me laugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunley Legend Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 i don't want to look an idiot as I'm 99% sure that was said in jest but r u really serious about sol? if so that did make me laugh I was more serious about Linvoy Primus. I reckon he would be a great asset at our level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Perhaps we need an experienced head who has played at the top level, would breeze through Championship football but is struggling to get a game with his current club - someone like Linvoy Primus of Portsmouth? Or even Sol Campbell if he is available!!! ...well, if we're being sensible, what about Alessandro Nesta? He's not bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhyde Posted July 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Oh and now McCombe's also injured. Don't want to start the season with Carey and Skuse at CB... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 There's always Wilson and Ribeiro. I guess now we see how highly GJ rates them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Ever since I saw Skuse make his City debut (at centre-back at home to Colchester was it?) I've thought that his best position lies at centre-back alongside a ballwinner or as a sweeper. I was in favour of going for Richard Stearman earlier on this summer but he's since joined Wolves. Other than that, I don't think there's many ones that tick all the right boxes out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jism123 Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Alan Maybury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keep the Faith Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Sam Sodje is available I've always rated him as a good centre-half. Might not cost too much either. Sodje told he can leave Reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Kyriakos Papadopoulos please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff65 Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 One of the qualities of the centre back is to be a leader as demonstrated last year that without Carey instructing McCombe/Fontaine/Vasko the trio didnt play well together as no of them are leaders - Skuse appears to be mad of exactly the same inability to tell his colleagues what to do and how to do it - Skuse is a good replacement for McCombe and Fontaine but not as a replacement for Carey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evy11_BCFC Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Sam Sodje is available I've always rated him as a good centre-half. Might not cost too much either. Sodje told he can leave Reading Would be my choice, very good in the air but also quick, which is something we lack in defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Horsman Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 There's always Wilson and Ribeiro. I guess now we see how highly GJ rates them. If they're good enough they're old enough, and they'll never develop if they keep getting overlooked. If we're short of specialist defenders,and it looks like we will be with McCombe, Fonts and Keogh possibly out of the reckoning, they should get their chance, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Very impressed with James Wilson last night. Could play as the ball winning centre back next to Carey IMO. Seems to have bulked up since the last time that i saw him play. Riberio played well along side him but would be seen as cover for Louis i would imagine. |Very good at bringing the ball out from defence as well. Think these two have a bright future and maybe this season one or both could make the breakthrough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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