Apparently Jol is considering offerring Grygera a 'proper' contract; based on the premise that since he's on a free and playing well someone may pinch him. But he is also considering a January bid for 22 year old Kyle Naughton of Chelsea. I know it's all based on press reports but generally leaves me confused. The club policy - which Jol seems, till now, to be following - is to get the squad age below 30 within a year. Grygera (and his wages) doesn't quite fit. Right back was a priority at the beginning of the season of course - and Jol is clearly ignoring my referral at the time of another Chelsea young right back, Ben Lawrence (ungrateful I call that!). But is it the priority now? Or has he other offloads in mind?
I think you mean Naughton of Spurs is he the Kyle who's getting game time for them, or is he the one on loan to Villa? Either way, I can't see him coming to us if he's getting games at Spurs, and if he's at Villa then they'll have first refusal. I think he signed Grygera as a stop-gap, but from what I understand he's done well for us and can play at CB too, so would be handy to have in the squad. There's no reason why Jol wouldn't get a youngster in as well. Who though, is another question.
Not quite correct, he's at Norwich on loan (Walker is at Villa - strange as I was sure one was doing alright for Spurs), so perhaps we are in with a chance. Not a banker by any means though.
Seeing as Kyle Walker started for Spurs today, I think we can safely say he is not on loan at Villa. He was on loan at Villa last year though. And Naughton is at Norwich, as pointed out by Bidley.
Keeping Grygera is a good option, together with bringing a young player... As the older generation will start retiring the younger ones will come in. If we need to reduce age and compete on more than 1 front we need more players!
I know Kelly isn't spectacular, but in a lot of games he has put in a good shift, when played. I don't understand why he never keeps his place. We also have Simon Davies who can played well at right-back, may not be up to Premier class though. I prefer Baird at Center half or midfield, but not as right-back. Grygera has shown he is a good fullback, think he can also play Center-half, but he does do rash tackles and get booked too often for me.
I was thinking the exact same. In the ten or so games that i've seen with Kelly at right-back he's been impressive. He may lack the delivery when crossing but he has been reliable and has shown that he deserves a decent run in the first 11. In the long run he may not be the long term answer but at the moment I think he's the best option. On the Grygera issue, I doubt he's on a big wage and it seems smart to tie him down and avoid other clubs coming in and taking him on a free. Surely offering a free player on an extended contract is less of a risk than spending a few million on a player, especially considering Grygeras versatility.
Yes, I think Grygera has generally done well (apart from too many yellows, but that goes for the whole team this season). Also agree with Kelly comments, steady, unspectacular yes - and that's probs what we need.
