Haych
John Robertson
He’s now a free agent after contract talks with Palace broke down.
Forgive my ignorance, but are we talking someone in the Samba Sow-mould but better and less injury-prone with this bloke, or is he a playmaker?A very decent pickup on a free, despite his age. A yes from me.
Definitely more Samba Sow. Experienced defensive midfielder with over 250 Premier League appearances for West Ham and Crystal Palace under his belt. 29 Premier League appearances for Palace last season.Forgive my ignorance, but are we talking someone in the Samba Sow-mould but better and less injury-prone with this bloke, or is he a playmaker?
Yes, after one defeat let's shit our pants and sign an old has been after one last pay cheque. It's served us well in the past.
I'd bet it's purely age related. He had a good season last year didn't he?On what evidence is he a "has been"?
29 Premier League appearances for a decent Palace side, probably would have had a few more appearances if not for AFCON in January too. He'd be a solid addition.I'd bet it's purely age related. He had a good season last year didn't he?
What a ray of sunshineYes, after one defeat let's shit our pants and sign an old has been after one last pay cheque. It's served us well in the past.
Yup! He played 30 odd the previous season at centre half fir palace too - he's actually played more in that position than he has at CDM, so I can see even more logic given Mbe Soh was our back up on Sat.29 Premier League appearances for a decent Palace side, probably would have had a few more appearances if not for AFCON in January too. He'd be a solid addition.
I'd be signing him more with CDM in mind (considering we lack a bit of steel there), but him being able to slot in at centre half is another bonus. Get him in.Yup! He played 30 odd the previous season at centre half fir palace too - he's actually played more in that position than he has at CDM, so I can see even more logic given Mbe Soh was our back up on Sat.
Don't hold your breath in expectation of a reply FJ.On what evidence is he a "has been"?
Agreed, he'd be coming into the position we need (CDM), but think the two year deal he's after could see him progress deeper if we were to land him... Reading some comments from palace fans he sounds like a great character too.I'd be signing him more with CDM in mind (considering we lack a bit of steel there), but him being able to slot in at centre half is another bonus. Get him in.
Are you new to football by any chance?Yes, after one defeat let's shit our pants and sign an old has been after one last pay cheque. It's served us well in the past.
Not EVERY player can be 22 and world class, surely you can see this?So we've abandoned the idea of young ambitious players with resale value? A centre back to play in midfield? Get him in!
Resale value for a free agent... hah. Come on it’s not like we are hoping to recoup more than the £0 fee paidSo we've abandoned the idea of young ambitious players with resale value? A centre back to play in midfield? Get him in!