Joleon Lescott - GONE

[Toronto Villa]

May as well start one of these seeing as evidence is mounting this is about to happen. I like it. He's what we need right now at CB, and versatile enough in a pinch to play LB. Left sided CB's give us so much more balance. Throw in experience and the ability to get the odd goal, he'll give us much needed depth at that position for a year or two.

[cdbearsfan]

I wish it had been ten years ago, but I'll give him a chance. An extra left-footed defender, to compete with Clark, makes sense.

[aj2k77]

And before they say he's shit and past it they voted him player of the season and we're banging on about him getting an England call up again the dim-witted yokels.

Million quid up front isn't it? Nice little deal for us, gives us better cover at the back, another experienced head.

They're paying £8m for Johnny Evans in the last year of his contract, fools. Berahino is definitely off in that case.

[Chris Harte]

He's 33.

Do we really need a 33 year old squad player?

[aj2k77]

He's 33.

Do we really need a 33 year old squad player?

Why not? A very young side can always use an old head or two around the place, the guy still has it to some degree, it's not like we're signing another Joe Cole who hasn't done bugger all for years. He had a good season last year and will be pushing for a place.

[adrenachrome]

I have to admit that watching his performance against us in the quarter final has coloured my opinion somewhat as I had been an admirer of his talents before that. Watching him trying to get back to a defensive position after a foray up the pitch was hilarious to watch and there was considerable mirth made where I sit in the Upper Witton Lane.

Nonetheless, an experienced specialist central defender may well be useful in organizing the line.

[Rudy65]

He's 33.

Do we really need a 33 year old squad player?

Agreed. Dont see the point. He is way, way past it

I would rather us have signed Jonny Evans

[saunders_heroes]

I'm looking forward to seeing him line up against Small Heath as well. Another Brummie Villa fan who knows what it means.

[saunders_heroes]

He's 33.

Do we really need a 33 year old squad player?

Agreed. Dont see the point. He is way, way past it

I would rather us have signed Jonny Evans

If he was as past it as you claim he wouldn't be plying his trade in the PL still. Let's not forget he was player of the year at Albion last season as well.
Plus it's good to have some experience in team as well.

[ChicagoLion]

He is passed it, had a chance to come before but chose money and his silly gesticulations at the Holte End last season.

[Rudy65]

He's 33.

Do we really need a 33 year old squad player?

Agreed. Dont see the point. He is way, way past it

I would rather us have signed Jonny Evans

If he was as past it as you claim he wouldn't be plying his trade in the PL still. Let's not forget he was player of the year at Albion last season as well.
Plus it's good to have some experience in team as well.

Not sure POTY at Albion is any indication of how good he is.classy player at his peak but not now

'Plying his trade'? I think being under a big contract is the reason he is still in the prem.

Daft signing. Similar to Joe cole, rich, injury prone and past it

[dave.woodhall]

Anyone who says he's past it could perhaps come up with their own alternative, good enough to be in the team but equally happy to be third or fourth choice, and available for a couple of million.

[villadelph]

You nay sayers are ridiculous. He's a covering CB. We have a bunch of them now, good.

[maidstonevillain]

Astute signing.

Edit: POTY in a team that finished above us if I recall correctly.

[Chris Harte]

Anyone who says he's past it could perhaps come up with their own alternative, good enough to be in the team but equally happy to be third or fourth choice, and available for a couple of million.

That's for the manager to do, not those thinking he's past it. And I'm still not convinced he's good enough to be in our team.