For me, Toure represents a 'sensible' buy. He brings good premier league experience, he has pace, power and the 'know how' of a seasoned campaigner. He is the kind of defender that Micah or, particularly, Nedum could become.
If we wanted someone really dominant in tha air (sick of conceding from set pieces), I'm not sure we'll be that much further on. Similarly, if we were looking for leadership on the pitch beyond that offered by Dunne, Given, Kompany... ahem Bellars etc, then once again...
Finally, if we were looking for a footballing defender to build from the back...
Not saying he's not worth having, but just I don't expect Kolo Toure to solve all our defensive woes if he is our only signing. Personally, would like to see Vinny groomed for a central defensive role. I know positionally he needs to become a bit more aware, but he has the physical presence, speed, aerial ability and footballing brain. He reminds me of a young camel gob. When he first arrived on the scene he was definitely prone to the odd clanger. I really think he is our only potentially world class central defender.
In the meantime... jump on board Kolo!
If we wanted someone really dominant in tha air (sick of conceding from set pieces), I'm not sure we'll be that much further on. Similarly, if we were looking for leadership on the pitch beyond that offered by Dunne, Given, Kompany... ahem Bellars etc, then once again...
Finally, if we were looking for a footballing defender to build from the back...
Not saying he's not worth having, but just I don't expect Kolo Toure to solve all our defensive woes if he is our only signing. Personally, would like to see Vinny groomed for a central defensive role. I know positionally he needs to become a bit more aware, but he has the physical presence, speed, aerial ability and footballing brain. He reminds me of a young camel gob. When he first arrived on the scene he was definitely prone to the odd clanger. I really think he is our only potentially world class central defender.
In the meantime... jump on board Kolo!