Kolo Toure [Merged]

[bizzbo]

Re: toure agrees city move (merged)

laurent blanc, one of the greatest defensive minds of his generation, turned to jelly in this league.

 

[AntMcfc]

Re: toure agrees city move (merged)

I'd rather sign a Vidic player and wait 6 months for him to settle and 12 months for him to be world class, than sign a decent player who will remain decent for a few years, especially in a 'project' like ours...

 

[bluemoon1078]

Re: toure agrees city move (merged)

PL experience is vital man utd signed vidic and evra and it took them 6 months to adjust to epl city need instact impact.

No we don't.

If it takes 6 months of pain to get a defender capable of leading us to the title we should absolutely do it.

But you know the squad will not be afforded that time next season, 3 bad results early on and the media/some fans will be all over Hughes and the boys.

 

[AntMcfc]

Re: toure agrees city move (merged)

laurent blanc, one of the greatest defensive minds of his generation, turned to jelly in this league.

Nah, his legs turned to jelly, because he was ancient.

 

[moomba]

Re: toure agrees city move (merged)

laurent blanc, one of the greatest defensive minds of his generation, turned to jelly in this league.

He was well into his 90's by the time he made the move though.

 

[moomba]

Re: toure agrees city move (merged)

But you know the squad will not be afforded that time next season, 3 bad results early on and the media/some fans will be all over Hughes and the boys.

Too bad, we shouldn't make our decisions based on what the press (or even the fans) will say. We're trying to build a title winning team eventually, it would be foolish (IMO) to ignore players capable of being part of such a team for fear of a bit of pressure.

 

[AntMcfc]

Re: toure agrees city move (merged)

No we don't.

If it takes 6 months of pain to get a defender capable of leading us to the title we should absolutely do it.

But you know the squad will not be afforded that time next season, 3 bad results early on and the media/some fans will be all over Hughes and the boys.

Which is why we should be signing a top class young player like Bocchetti along with other top CB's who are ready now. We desperately need to keep young players coming through and provide for the future, I'd hate to see us spending money on quick fixes all the time.

 

[dachoosen1]

Re: toure agrees city move (merged)

Im not saying we shouldnt invest in cb for other leagues but i would bring in proven players first then take the punt!

 

[bluemoon1078]

Re: toure agrees city move (merged)

But you know the squad will not be afforded that time next season, 3 bad results early on and the media/some fans will be all over Hughes and the boys.

Too bad, we shouldn't make our decisions based on what the press (or even the fans) will say. We're trying to build a title winning team eventually, it would be foolish (IMO) to ignore players capable of being part of such a team for fear of a bit of pressure.

In an ideal world i agree, but MH will be fighting to keep his job if we don't start well, hence the lack of foreign signings imo

Bringing a Vidic type in when you are already up there is a different proposition.

 

[leewill31]

Re: toure agrees city move (merged)

But you know the squad will not be afforded that time next season, 3 bad results early on and the media/some fans will be all over Hughes and the boys.

Which is why we should be signing a top class young player like Bocchetti along with other top CB's who are ready now. We desperately need to keep young players coming through and provide for the future, I'd hate to see us spending money on quick fixes all the time.

you cant fix what we have not even built yet!