To be fair I could have picked most eras up until very recently. I just think the role of a centre half can still be the big, strong lump. But has also changed massively as the game has. Having said that you’d often have one lump and one with a bit of pace or a bit better with his feet. How tall was Colin cooper? Chets was the lump and cooper was about 5ft10 or 5ft 11 and had a turn of pace and was a good little footballer.
Only joshing with you mate. I agree Murillo and Boly is an ideal pairing.
I think for his first full season in a foreign country, his first full pro season, his first spell in the best league in the world (possibly) he has been remarkably good. Remember last season whenever we had 4 at the back we were getting run around all over the place. Calm, good anticipation, a turn of pace, strong. Even without his amazing ability on the ball I think he’s a top defender personally.
i think whichever team you helicopter Murillo into will find itself dealing with a lot of high balls.
He's a fantastic footballer, but yes, agree he's better alongside a big commanding experienced type. I'm a little sad I only got to see him and Felipe a couple of times (I forget the exact number, but whatever it was it's not enough).
Makes the helicopter a good idea then.
Maybe we could get him a little tail like tails out of sonic. Imagine his value then.
Martínez is only 5’9.
Fulham away. That was enough. West Ham at home, Murillo spares Felipe's blushes.
Wasn't Des Walker 5'9 or 5'10?
That season where Forest were so close to promotion under Paul Hart, Des Walker alongside Michael Dawson was a perfect partnership for both of them. If you're a young defender, you need someone who's been around the block to help you learn your trade. Experience is key.
That's what I mean: Brazilian dream team!
I once offered Des the use of my French holiday cottage; he said, „You’ll never gîte Des Walker…“
Loved them together at the back. Dawson was like the artillery that Des kept putting into position, and then Des just swept up anything Dawson missed, which wasn't much. If only Boly and Felipe weren't crocked, I think they could have been ideal partners for him. If we do stay up, and Murillo stays, and we have any money to spend/are allowed to spend, a real dominant centre half is where we should be investing.
We also need another striker. We simply can't rely on Taiwo with his constant injuries.
Could do with new midfield too!
Was officially listed at 5'11"...but that did seem slightly inflated.
Having stood next to him a few times I very much doubt he's taller than 5'8.
He isn't
How long ago did you stand next to him? At his age he's probably lost a few inches. 'Cos he's well old.