BlueMoonz1977
Well-Known Member
I agree, but we still allowed ourselves to be in a position where we had 3 of our 4 full backs as well as our first choice keeper at the time all to be out of contract at the same time. The point I was making was not to do with value but more to do with how poorly we had managed the situation. To be fair it is different with Willy as nobody expected he would become first choice.
We still put ourselves in a poor position to get the best possible deals due to the fact that everyone knew we had to replace them, i will admit that i am very happy with the full backs we have signed though.
I think the difference is that we knew we were replacing them. You put Zabba and Clichy in the same age bracket as arenal's then we wouldnt let it happen...not a chance