Richard Dunne

[Meanwood Villa]

I'd imagine being the wrong side of thirty, and having six months left on a contact,
tends to focus the mind somewhat.

Yep.  There was certainly a noticeable increase in Heskey's effort levels and commitment towards the end of last season. 

I thought Heskey's apparent improvement was a sign of how shit we were last year. Maybe Dunne will look similarly improved if/when he comes back.

[PaulWinch again]

Giving Dunne a new deal would be madness.

[London Villan]

Depends on the deal though...

£10k per week, two year deal?

Dunne would say no, but how many other offers is he likely to have?

[Ads]

It depends on if they think Dunne can do a job next year and what the potential cost to replace him might be.

If funds are still tight, then it may be cheaper to go with Dunne rather than spend on a new player.

[JUAN PABLO]

Pay as you play

[N'ZMAV]

I guess he'd have to take a considerable pay cu to remain at Villa?

[Concrete John]

I think with Dunne it's about his state of mind really.  If he's committed and focused, he's a good centre half.  If not, he's a waste of resources. 

If we do offer him another contract, it says to me money is very tight as we can;t afford to pay for an experienced replacement.

[Villafirst]

For me, if RD is back fully fit, then yes a new 1 year deal - we've seen what happens when all the experience is bombed out of the team. RD could be good guiding these younger players through games. We've definitely missed his 'experience'

[eamonn]

If we offer him a new deal it says to me that Lambert rates him highly which is consistent with his comments on Dunne over the course of the season. Injury-free and fit I think he is an automatic starter in the manager's mind. I can't see him being offered the same wages though.

[villa `cross the mersey]

Feckin unbelievable - Vlaar and Dunne - both injury prone and we are looking to offer a new contract one of them - we just don`t learn by experience do we?

[Salsa Party Animal]

I think Richard need to play 5 games before getting a new contract let say 10 grand a week plus food bill.

[paul_e]

I think Richard need to play 5 games before getting a new contract let say 10 grand a week plus food bill.

What has he done to deserve a raise?

[Chrisupnorth]

Depends on the deal though...

£10k per week, two year deal?

Dunne would say no, but how many other offers is he likely to have?

QPR?

[Bigmelonface]

Is he due back any time soon?

[tomd2103]

Depends on the deal though...

£10k per week, two year deal?

Dunne would say no, but how many other offers is he likely to have?

QPR?

I wouldn't be surprised if our old friend currently residing up in the North East comes in for him in the summer.