Mark Douglas a reliable source? - Samba

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BoomBoomCheickCheickTheRoom said:
Mark Douglas was the first source that said we were after "an international midfielder from the continent" in the summer. Only turned out to be Cabaye! He is very reliable.

And I would love Samba! Great leader, the same mould as Saylor and has pace, something we lack in our defence.
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Saylor isn't slow, and Colo is quick for a center back, and Santon and Simmo are both quick players. Don't know what you're on about mate.
 
I can believe we'd go in for him, but I don't think we'll get him. If Arsenal or Spurs go in for him too then he'll choose one of those over us.
 
According to Douglas, Pardew really wants a PL based defender to replace Saylor, which is understandable. I'm sick of buying abroad tbh.
 
Heavy Metal Toon said:
I would definitely say yes to taking him. He may be 27 but he's beast, and a perfect partner for Colo IMO.
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I'd take him in an instant.

And him being 27 isn't a problem. It's a great bonus. The perfect age. Old enough to be experienced, young enough to have 7 or 8 years at the top.

I'd rather have him than an inexperienced 21 year old CB.
 
Hmmm, think a lot of people think Samba is better than he is. He's big and strong, pretty slow and a decent defender. Not amazing. Prefer Saylor but Samba would fill in well this season and be brilliant back up/rotation for next.
 
A November Night In Rotterdam said:
Why? We haven't signed a dud yet from Pardew and Carr.
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Yes but buying abroad is quite risky, I would like us to buy 1-2 players that are proven in the league. The CB position is very critical, and most mistakes cost goals. If we are to buy a CB I would like it to be a quality, PL proven one.
 
Arfa's Left Foot said:
Hmmm, think a lot of people think Samba is better than he is. He's big and strong, pretty slow and a decent defender. Not amazing. Prefer Saylor but Samba would fill in well this season and be brilliant back up/rotation for next.
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He's not amazing but still damn ****ing good. At his best he's better than Saylor IMO.
 
Would love Samba here! He's in the last year of his contract if anyone wanted to know.

Although if he did sign there'd be a part of me thinking Collo was on his way :(
 
Tiotesleftfoot said:
Would love Samba here! He's in the last year of his contract if anyone wanted to know.

Although if he did sign there'd be a part of me thinking Collo was on his way :(
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No he isn't, signed a new deal in January.

Must be the only person here who doesn't want him.
 
Heavy Metal Toon said:
Yes but buying abroad is quite risky, I would like us to buy 1-2 players that are proven in the league. The CB position is very critical, and most mistakes cost goals. If we are to buy a CB I would like it to be a quality, PL proven one.
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PL is expensive, MA is a tight bastard.
 
Amnesiac said:
No he isn't, signed a new deal in January.

Must be the only person here who doesn't want him.
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Sorry, my bad, didn't realise that. In that case he might cost quite a bit. Personally I would love him but £10 million for a CB is excessive. Would rather sign Hoilett tbh.
 
Amnesiac said:
Big, slow, only real qualities are his strength and ariel threat. We need more of a Saylor type defender to partner Colo. Now to wait for Tash to tell me my personal opinion of a player is wrong.
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Fair enough. I've always thought of him as a bit like Saylor: big, good header of the ball, can block and tackle well, PL experience. What would you class as a Saylor type defender then? Any examples? Besides Saylor of course.
 
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