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  1. Poyets outburst

    Poyets outburst Member

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    So we have been linked with a January move for him 35 years old imo a good defender but still do we nearly need a 30 plus defender , really think its time for some younger paceire defenders thoughts please?
     
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    Poyets outburst, Dec 22, 2012
  2. Nads

    Nads Well-Known Member

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    I think he is still a very good defender, utterly dominant in the air, but that all we are doing is botching, and he'd need replaced in summer.

    Why bother?
     
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    Nads, Dec 22, 2012
  3. MackemsRule

    MackemsRule Well-Known Member

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    Too old.
     
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    MackemsRule, Dec 22, 2012
  4. Poyets outburst

    Poyets outburst Member

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    Yh agreed maybe get him in for the last half of the season to do a job, but on the bbc site it was saying oneil was thinking of offering a long term deal,
     
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  5. Gil T Azell

    Gil T Azell Well-Known Member

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    Not for me.

    Yes he is good but lets get some younger CBs in. Pace matters in the EPL and we need it.
     
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    Gil T Azell, Dec 22, 2012
  6. Makemstine Roger

    Makemstine Roger Well-Known Member

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    sell by date is well gone
     
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    Makemstine Roger, Dec 22, 2012

  7. Teessidemackem

    Teessidemackem Well-Known Member

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    He's old but he'd be the best defender in our team if we signed him IMO.
    He's rock solid and very fast. Fraiser never got a sniff against him in our cup games last season !
     
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    Teessidemackem, Dec 22, 2012
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    he's a fantastic defender, don't want to let him go. He's a guaranteed starter for us.

    He's 35 but he plays like he's ten years younger. If he's good enough for Everton's starting XI then surely he's good enough for Sunderlands?
     
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    shogs, Dec 23, 2012
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    Bumblebore Well-Known Member

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    Can't argue with that.
     
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    Bumblebore, Dec 23, 2012
  10. mackemwelder

    mackemwelder Well-Known Member

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    5 year ago YES, now? NO, would only be a stopgap and we already have plenty of those.
     
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    mackemwelder, Dec 23, 2012
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    i agree hes still one of the best defenders in the country.
     
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    giaccomo, Dec 23, 2012
  12. mackemwelder

    mackemwelder Well-Known Member

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    I can't either, he's top drawer but at his age, how much value would we get out of him. Can't argue with the guys pedigree but we need to change this mentality of bringing in players approaching the end of their careers.
     
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    mackemwelder, Dec 23, 2012

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