Didn't even know he had captained ROI to be honest! still think he's prone to acts of brainless madness personally, not what I would want from a captain, but I will bow to the superior knowledge of the pro's.
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Didn't even know he had captained ROI to be honest! still think he's prone to acts of brainless madness personally, not what I would want from a captain, but I will bow to the superior knowledge of the pro's.
Ashtonian
Banned on request
I think it is a good deal at 10 million to be honest. yes he is 32 but experienced and if it was silly money we would need our heads checking to be fair.
But an experienced and solid defender to add some physicality into the defence which has been lacking for quite some time, plus a leader on the pitch as well.
But an experienced and solid defender to add some physicality into the defence which has been lacking for quite some time, plus a leader on the pitch as well.
it's a good deal for a season. Solid player, but not particularly good business because in 1 or 2 seasons another defender will be required. Jagielka's age and the possibility of Stone leaving seems to have sneaked up on the board. The only excuse I will give them is that Martinez has left, and he may have had plans that the new boss does not like.
Bill is waiting until his 32nd birthday so he can feel like he doesn't have to offer him as long a contract
Real_madras
Player Valuation: £6m
I bet there are loans going for that, this summer. Good signing, apart from Jags and Baines we are seriously lacking experience at the back. I agree a couple of years ago it would of been a lot for a player of that age. But the prices are stupid at the moment.
He's reliable and a leader. But he's not quick, or that good on the ball and he's old meaning the £10 mill buys about 50 games before he needs replacing. he's not a lithe athlete like Distin, he's a big lump. Age will catch up with him faster.
Papa Shango
Player Valuation: £70m
seen plenty of fans of other clubs saying the same as well.
not really arsed what they think mind, but I really can't see a downside to this signing if it came off.
You have no idea what you've just unleashed...
I didn't comment on his football ability but no one can argue the leadership and organisation he brought to the team.
ijjysmith
Calm
I can and I will.
ryanbeno80
Player Valuation: £750k
People are struggling to process the fact that 10 million now is the equivalent to about 3/4 million a couple of years back..
10 million is just 10% of our rumoured transfer budget before sales. In previous years 10% of our transfer budget would be around 1.5 million.
Either way you look at it 10 million isn't a big fee in todays market.
Even if he has one good season and we finish a place or 1/2 places higher as a result of that he will be more than paid for.
Looking at the amount of pathetic goals we conceded last year there is easily 3/4 places improvement with the addition of someone with the experience, quality and consistency of Williams.
Due to poor league finishes over the last few years we will not be able to attract top centre half's in their prime yet, Williams will fill a void until we are in a position to do so in one or two seasons time.
I personally think this would be a quality bit of business for the blues and hope we get this deal over the line ASAP
10 million is just 10% of our rumoured transfer budget before sales. In previous years 10% of our transfer budget would be around 1.5 million.
Either way you look at it 10 million isn't a big fee in todays market.
Even if he has one good season and we finish a place or 1/2 places higher as a result of that he will be more than paid for.
Looking at the amount of pathetic goals we conceded last year there is easily 3/4 places improvement with the addition of someone with the experience, quality and consistency of Williams.
Due to poor league finishes over the last few years we will not be able to attract top centre half's in their prime yet, Williams will fill a void until we are in a position to do so in one or two seasons time.
I personally think this would be a quality bit of business for the blues and hope we get this deal over the line ASAP
Go on then
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