Centre-back

[MCFC BOB]

Given Kompany's propensity to suddenly sit down in the middle of the pitch clutching his calf, 3 or 4 times a season, I'd regard not buying another centre half as a huge (and unnecessary) gamble. Richards has the pace, but not the guile or positional sense, to play there, whilst a Garcia/Lescott combo would get torn apart by all bar the very worst teams in the Premiership, never mind Europe. With Nasty out for 6 weeks, and you can usually double the length of the projected absence once Dr Nick Riviera and the rest of the City medical team get involved, half decent, and preferably mobile, cover is a must for me

On the button.

 

[Lancet Fluke]

Would love for us to go back in for Agger. Less point signing Skrtel; for the way we're going to play Agger would be the better choice all day long.

I agree but dont think Agger would be interested in coming to us. He had "YNWA" tattooed on his knuckles last year when we were expressing interest. Barca might have the right attraction for him though?

Doesn't Agger have a terrible injury record as well?

 

[blinkblue]

Who was that young lad Spurs were after but a deal fell through? Could be a shout. Should have given Kolo another year to be honest.

 

[kun]

Who was that young lad Spurs were after but a deal fell through? Could be a shout. Should have given Kolo another year to be honest.

Vlad Chiriches, quality young player. I reckon we should have gone for Caulker though: English, young, talented and only £8m.

 

[blinkblue]

Who was that young lad Spurs were after but a deal fell through? Could be a shout. Should have given Kolo another year to be honest.

Vlad Chiriches, quality young player. I reckon we should have gone for Caulker though: English, young, talented and only £8m.

Yeah that's him, heard only good things.

Can guarantee Spurs would have asked us for £12m+ if we'd inquired about him.

 

[Sleeping_Easy]

Who was that young lad Spurs were after but a deal fell through? Could be a shout. Should have given Kolo another year to be honest.

Vlad Chiriches, quality young player. I reckon we should have gone for Caulker though: English, young, talented and only £8m.

Seems a bit short term. Would rather wait for rekik next year.

 

[NQCitizen]

We really need another centre back. We've lost our third best CB and not replaced them. Proper cover a level above Lescott could be the difference between a title win and sloppy losses. Even someone like Chico, Collocini, Olsson, Bassong from Europa league chasing teams would improve the squad

 

[KevR_7]

Gazetta in Italy reporting we have enquired about Paolo Cannavaro (32) at Napoli. Would be a good choice as has experience & doubt would make a fuss if not playing each week.

 

[adrianr]

Would love for us to go back in for Agger. Less point signing Skrtel; for the way we're going to play Agger would be the better choice all day long.

I agree but dont think Agger would be interested in coming to us. He had "YNWA" tattooed on his knuckles last year when we were expressing interest. Barca might have the right attraction for him though?

Doesn't Agger have a terrible injury record as well?

Think it's improved dramatically over the past couple of seasons, 35 apps in the league last year. I realise about the tattoo etc but love for a club doesn't have to override professional ambition. He's 28, Liverpool aren't going anywhere in what's left of his career, I know it, you know it, I'm sure he knows it. Would be interested to see if we tested the waters with a bid anyhow.

 

[taleofbluehalves]

Would love for us to go back in for .

But what does Agger do?