FrozenRobin Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Experienced player who can doubtless teach some of our young central defenders a few things. Might be a useful club to have in the bag, especially given how limited our options are currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 27 minutes ago, Johnny Musicworks said: As was said about Afobe. If we are to challenge for top 6 then we need a Centre back (and left back). Taylor Moore has done well so far but to expect too much of him could damage him long term. We have lost 2 big leaders (Pack and Wright) and maybe a back 4 option (TM more comfortable/trusted in a 3) so Williams ticks a few boxes for us. Not at all - Afobe I always said was decent and only actually had one indifferent season at stoke. I agree about needed a good CB but I’d steer clear of AW myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Much is made of AWs age and pace which are valued concerns but in truth most CBs, even the really good ones, can't match a really good forward for pace. What AW does bring is a wealth of experience at the highest level, and if he can use that experience he can nullify pace by reading the game and being in position before it becomes a real threat. He's also a pretty big lad and if he uses his size and weight in leaning on the striker he ain't going to be running at flat 11 speed. All in all for a 12 months contract it's a yes from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Park Reds Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Didn’t we sign Shaun Taylor when he was in his 30’s? We do need cover at centre back and a 12 month deal works for us and him . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Alex_BCFC said: I agree about needed a good CB but I’d steer clear of AW myself. Why? Do you owe him money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted August 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 25 minutes ago, Victory Park Reds said: Didn’t we sign Shaun Taylor when he was in his 30’s? We do need cover at centre back and a 12 month deal works for us and him . Spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Bristol Rob said: Experienced player who can doubtless teach some of our young central defenders a few things. Might be a useful club to have in the bag, especially given how limited our options are currently. 29 minutes ago, Dolman Block B said: Spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 From a Stoke fan friend of mine: ‘Look we finished 16th last season with him, now we are bottom.’ My own sense is he’d be a useful addition to the squad for a season and I hope it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketh2nd Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 I think considering the windoe is closed and we didnt replace webster , he wouldnt be a bad signing at all . He knows he might not start every game but if baker or kalas gets injured we are far too thin on the ground. Also if LJ wants to play 3 at the back we need at the very least 1 new cb even if they cant play it out . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 He`s not going to be an automatic starter and we need CB cover so I can`t see a problem. It`s inevitable that one or two of our four CBs will pick up a knock or get suspended so what do we do then if we have no cover? Also, he may be an option to use against the more `robust` sides in the league - Wigan for instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Don’t understand the negativity. If it’s Williams or no one, of course you take him. Options are limited and we need cover. It doesn’t mean anyone has to drop out; it just means there’s competition and the best player plays on merit. Williams has played a Euro semi final. He would bring huge experience to a young squad which they would benefit from whether he’s in the team or not. No brainer 12 month contract for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfitInMyPocket Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 From what I remember is he punctured his lung and hasnt been the same since. For cover and not too excruciating wages - sure but not too hyped for him to play against small pacey forwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Looking at the OOC does anyone know about this player Timothee Kolodziejczak? He can play either left side of CB or LB position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Island Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Very happy to have williams on board baker was immence saturday but if he should breakdown we are quite light in that postion so i think even at 35 hes still got plenty to offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, Banjo Island said: Very happy to have williams on board baker was immence saturday but if he should breakdown we are quite light in that postion so i think even at 35 hes still got plenty to offer Quite right and we all know Baker is injury prone, in the circumstances, would be a good signing I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire reds Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 12month contract is ideal. we have nothing to loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 25 minutes ago, RedorDead BCFC said: Looking at the OOC does anyone know about this player Timothee Kolodziejczak? He can play either left side of CB or LB position. Quite good by all accounts. Someone posted about him on another thread a while ago https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothée_Kolodziejczak Impressive CV...seems to be attached though, either at Tigres (Mexico) or St Etienne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 10 minutes ago, Hampshire reds said: 12month contract is ideal. we have nothing to loose. Other than a million in wages, NI, pension and fees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 If he comes in will no doubt take him a few weeks to get up to speed. By then the chances another Center Back could be injured or suspended must increase. Don't think he's coming to take Moore or anyone's place. He might get in the side and be a rock at the back, or hardly feature. Whats not to like? We don't seem to have many more options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 6 hours ago, cidered abroad said: So he'll take the place of Taylor Moore in our side? And also eliminate any chance of Aden Baldwin gettin a few minutes? Another "Academy Pathway" closed? I consider we need a left back before a centre half. Have you ever heard the saying there is no sentiment in business, well if you haven't you have now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 The only strange thing is he will be one of our biggest earners and probably won't get in our side. Unless LJ moves Kalas right of the 3. But to me Williams should only be back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 7 minutes ago, JonDolman said: The only strange thing is he will be one of our biggest earners and probably won't get in our side. Unless LJ moves Kalas right of the 3. But to me Williams should only be back up. He will be 4th choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 48 minutes ago, Lew-T said: He will be 4th choice. Yep, or occasionally he might be used for a horses for courses game, or to rest a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 56 minutes ago, JonDolman said: The only strange thing is he will be one of our biggest earners and probably won't get in our side. Unless LJ moves Kalas right of the 3. But to me Williams should only be back up. How do we know he will be on huge money? He`s not earning anything at the moment and if he wants to continue playing he`ll have to cut his cloth accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Yep, or occasionally he might be used for a horses for courses game, or to rest a player. As I said in a post above, the likes of Wigan with that thug Garner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 The guy has extensive PL experience. Has played in European Championships. He will come in as back up/fringe, only for less than a year, and won’t be on big money as he can’t demand being paid a lot in his current situation. Literally a win win scenario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 must be near done for Ali to be tweeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Him, kalas and baker should be solid. Would drop Moore personally, still seems early for him and has a lot of mistakes to eek out. On the other hand though he is our only ball playing CB.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Could turn out to be another Andre Amougou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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