Free agents

[brownblade]

Yes. 6 defenders out for next 7 years.

Hmmm, ok that's not ideal

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

Hector and Morrison surely aren't bad enough to be free agents

Or am I missing ball knowledge or something?

Both could be good middle CBs and would make us truly formidable in the air

 

[LarryLargeSwede]

Danny Rose
Michael Hector
Sean Morrison

Hopefully we have some of the 11 available this weekend or were looking at free agents.

Dan Axel Zagadou

Elaquim Mangala

Havard Nordvelt

Ryan Bennett

Gary Cahill

Davide Santon

 

[Bladesman]

Zagadou would be a shrewd signing although West Ham and Roma have been linked with him. Probably a bit out of our reach.

 

[CaptainMorgans]

Dan Axel Zagadou

Elaquim Mangala

Havard Nordvelt

Ryan Bennett

Gary Cahill

Davide Santon

If Gary Cahill isn't retired then he'd be a decent pick up. Sheffield lad too. Recent promotion experience. Very competent.

*By all accounts hasn't played since January though.
Still worth a look for a club in our position, if he was willing to accept reasonable wages.

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

Would take Bennett or Cahill if everything checks out with them

 

[Ginger Gnome]

Zagadou would be a shrewd signing although West Ham and Roma have been linked with him. Probably a bit out of our reach.

I can't imagine Roma fans singing Agadoo at him, so I hope he comes to England.

 

[Champagneblade]

Sean Morrison has a bad injury. Cruciate ligaments I think. Out until after Christmas.

Zagadou was linked with Inter.

Cahill not bad if fit but he'd have to be an Egan back up.

Mangala's value seems to have plummeted.

There is a guy called Enock Kwateng of Ghanaian descent who can play both right back and centre back. This may sound outlandish as intro until I mention he was with Bordeaux until recently and would have played in the same team as Ahmedhodžić. He's 25, not a bad age to consider potential perm.

There is also Jetro Willems who was at Newcastle. Plays left back, was in Germany last season with Greuther Fürth.

I think people like Aurier and Sidibe are unrealistic.

Edgar Le had a bad injury so people like him I'd dismiss.

Omar Elabdellaoui, a teammate of Berge for the national team has an awful story of late. Pretty much lost his sight when a firework went off in his face. Was declared blind but fought his way back after eleven operations but had to play with special glasses.

Of those available I found Timothée Kolodziejczak a little intriguing. Played for St Etienne who were relegated from the top flight last year so had to restructure. He's 30, he can also play left back. Played 33 times so was a regular. Scored 2, assisted 5. Watched a few clips. Hard to tell but looked useful in what you can tell.

 

[Houston_Blade]

Danny Rose
Michael Hector
Sean Morrison

Hopefully we have some of the 11 available this weekend or were looking at free agents.

I'd rather have Michael Barrymore than Michael Hector.

 

[mancunianblade]

Neil Taylor

 

[CaptainMorgans]

I'd rather have Michael Barrymore than Michael Hector.

I haven't seen Michael Hector in a few years but, if he hasn't gone downhill too much, then he'd surely be a better option than Kyron Gordon.
Gordon is the only cover we have right now at the back.

The same goes for Cahill, Bennett etc., if the deal was sensible then they'd represent a decent stop-gap.

 

[BLADES1988]

Cant see why a free agent ex piglet would be better than a young blade wi loadsa pashun.

 

[Houston_Blade]

I haven't seen Michael Hector in a few years but, if he hasn't gone downhill too much, then he'd surely be a better option than Kyron Gordon.
Gordon is the only cover we have right now at the back.

The same goes for Cahill, Bennett etc., if the deal was sensible then they'd represent a decent stop-gap.

Sheffield United 4 - 0 Fulham was the last time I saw him, I hope to see him paying against us again sometime soon.

Have a look here at the bloke wearing number 3 for them if you want a refresher:

 

[Macfarlane21]

On a free Hector would be a ok squad signing, don't think we are looking though?

 

[Berkshire Blade]

There's always a reason why players are on a free transfer when the window is shut

 

[CaptainMorgans]

There's always a reason why players are on a free transfer when the window is shut

Absolutely. But we'd only be looking to bring them in on temporary terms to protect ourselves in case we get a couple of defensive injuries. We only have Kyron Gordon in reserve at the moment. Someone like Michael Hector is at least relatively competent at this level of football.

 

[Millhousesblade1889]

Absolutely. But we'd only be looking to bring them in on temporary terms to protect ourselves in case we get a couple of defensive injuries. We only have Kyron Gordon in reserve at the moment. Someone like Michael Hector is at least relatively competent at this level of football.

Hector is a good shout, the problem we have regarding signing a new player is that the defenders arent out long-term. So soon we'll have Clark/ Lowe/ Stevens back & it sounds like Bogle is progressing well - Robinson is probably the only longer term injury. I doubt we have the spare cash for wages too.

 

[Mouth of the South]

I would have thought with Berge not leaving and Lankshear being the only departure on a fee, the budget is being stretched so no incomings will be possible.

I'd be surprised if any of the guys listed would accept contracts less that a year - then there's signing-on fees, their not inconsiderate salaries, bonuses etc. There's no such think as a cheap signing at this level.

Michael Hector?? A decent stopper but not comfortable in possession. I'd be amazed if PH sees his as a viable option as I think he'd stick out like a sore thumb hoofing it into the South Stand whenever he wins the ball.

 

[EddieColquhoun]

We only have Kyron Gordon in reserve at the moment.

We might get an update today on Clark and Stevens.

 

[Carlton Blade]

On a free Hector would be a ok squad signing, don't think we are looking though?

He was the worst opposition player at Bramall Lane all last season

 

[Carlton Blade]

We have a huge squad. Injuries are temporary.

 

[Macfarlane21]

He was the worst opposition player at Bramall Lane all last season

100% agree, still a decent player though on a free though, not that I think we will go in for anyone tbh

 

[Macfarlane21]

No fit LB's - Danny Rose anyone?

 

[Frank the tank]

I'd rather have Michael Barrymore than Michael Hector.

Awful player

 

[robbiez666]

Awful player

Enjoys a pool party a bit too much

 

[Ndiayewillalwaysloveyou]

Get erm in

 

[Stevo]

I'd rather have Michael Barrymore than Michael Hector.

Just don't invite him swimming

 

[Houston_Blade]

Just don't invite him swimming

I'd rather go swimming with Barrymore than have to play at the back with Hector.

 

[Booker4]

No fit LB's - Danny Rose anyone?

I thought that too just now. I would guess it'll depend on how long the likes of Osborn and Enda are out though as Rose would take a few weeks to get up to speed anyway and then you've probably got Osborn and Stevens at or near coming back.

 

[Bladesman]

I thought that too just now. I would guess it'll depend on how long the likes of Osborn and Enda are out though as Rose would take a few weeks to get up to speed anyway and then you've probably got Osborn and Stevens at or near coming back.

Plus Rose is a dickhead.