Robert Pires

[PaulTheVillan]

I really don't see anyones problem with this.

He'll come in on a short deal or a player/coach deal.

It's not as if GH is suddenly going to drop Albrighton, Downing or Young because of the signing.

I'd rather have Pires on the bench over Sidwell or Osbourne.

[PaulWinch again]

I can't see any harm in this at all.

[Ger Regan]

Another Berger the way I see it, no sense in this, unless Hou sees him in acoaching role for Albrighton, Young etc...

So then there is some sense in it?

[LeeB]

If he's not on big wages I can't see it being a problem. With all due respect I imagine a 37 year old Robert Pires is a considerably better option to have on the bench than a 22 year old Isiah Osbourne.

This. With other players on stupid amounts of money for what they do (Sidwell/Davies etc.), it would be silly to sign him on a similar sum of money a week. If he's cheap as chips, then maybe.

A six-month contract is quoted.

Put the spade down now.

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Loved Pires in his day and lets face it with 20 minutes to go and Houllier stares at his bench and see`s Sidwell, Salouf, and Osbourne.  Pires will be a breath of fresh air ..............

[hilts_coolerking]

As long as he's cheap, and as long as no-one expects the Pires of 5 or 6 years ago then fine.  As others have said, we need the bodies and he'd be a better bet off the bench than some of our dross.

But I hope he has cut out the diving - he was one of the worst, if not the worst, offenders, when he was in England before.  He's probably not quick enough to do it convincingly though now.

[PaulTheVillan]

As long as he's cheap, and as long as no-one expects the Pires of 5 or 6 years ago then fine.  As others have said, we need the bodies and he'd be a better bet off the bench than some of our dross.

But I hope he has cut out the diving - he was one of the worst, if not the worst offenders, when he was in England before.  He's probably not quick enough to do it convincingly though now.

Don't worry, Ashley Young will be diving for two.

[Mark H]

As long as he's cheap, and as long as no-one expects the Pires of 5 or 6 years ago then fine.  As others have said, we need the bodies and he'd be a better bet off the bench than some of our dross.

But I hope he has cut out the diving - he was one of the worst, if not the worst offenders, when he was in England before.  He's probably not quick enough to do it convincingly though now.

Don't worry, Ashley Young will be diving for two.

Brilliant has me giggling away that one !!!

[Shrek]

Too, Can Carew Be Bothered,

You missed my point, it's nothing to do with Downing my point is, no one wanted Adam Johnson, even to the point where we signed a crocked Downing instead.

My point being no one wanted to sign Johnson that doesn't mean he is no good.

You saying, because no one else has signed him it's not worth us signing Pires doesn't make sense.

The fact he is an experienced player who can help our squad immediately in the middle of an injury crisis, suits our club more than any other.

[eastie]

Pires to sign this afternoon on 6 month deal- nothing to lose and we are gaining a quality experienced player at a time when we need him- I wish him well and he will be a great asset to us.

[PaulTheVillan]

Pires to sign this afternoon on 6 month deal- nothing to lose and we are gaining a quality experienced player at a time when we need him- I wish him well and he will be a great asset to us.

Nicely put.

[Shrek]

Is this definate?

[Blackcountry Villa]

Oh dear. Lets get Zidane aswell.

[eastie]

Being reported that he will sign this afternoon and arsene wenger has been quoted as saying pires will do a good job for aston villa - so I would say it looks pretty much reliable.

[UK Redsox]

Oh dear. Lets get Zidane aswell.

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