Joleon Lescott - GONE

[kippaxvilla2]

I'm fairly sure that if social media would've been around at the time that more than a few would've been criticising us signing a 'useless, unfit pisshead' from manure all those years ago.  But he didn't turn out to be too bad did he?

[dave.woodhall]

For fucks sake - if Lescotts the answer it shows just how low our expectations are right now and how poor the existing CB`s are (even allowing for injuries). Yes, he adds experience and may form a partnership with Richards but it leaves me totally underwhelmed , unless he bags the winners against Small Heath and the Bitters of course

For fuck's sake - it's a squad player for peanuts, not the big signing of the summer. All it shows is how we need a bit of experience and calm head at times. 

My bad.... quality signing who will reinforce our shaky defence when called upon ... yet another stroke of genius from Sherwood

You said it.

[kippaxvilla2]

Big question is can we sign him for more than his release clause?

[villa `cross the mersey]

For fucks sake - if Lescotts the answer it shows just how low our expectations are right now and how poor the existing CB`s are (even allowing for injuries). Yes, he adds experience and may form a partnership with Richards but it leaves me totally underwhelmed , unless he bags the winners against Small Heath and the Bitters of course

For fuck's sake - it's a squad player for peanuts, not the big signing of the summer. All it shows is how we need a bit of experience and calm head at times. 

My bad.... quality signing who will reinforce our shaky defence when called upon ... yet another stroke of genius from Sherwood

You said it.

If he is half as good as Richard Dunne we will all be delighted

[PeterWithesShin]

Yeah a backup defender who won't need to get up to pace of the league and can come straight in when needed. You bastard Timmy!

[joe_c]

The emoticons add such gravitas and insight.

[PeterWithesShin]

The emoticons add such gravitas and insight.

 

[villa `cross the mersey]

The emoticons add such gravitas and insight.

Glad you like them

[ChicagoLion]

After seeing Clark defend like a school girl twice in the last week I am warming to Lescott coming.

[PaulTheVillan]

Some valuable experience at the back is very welcome.

[Ian.]

 Two years ago we are signing a hot prospect in Okore, snatched from Chelsea. So be it he's injured, we need a little help back there. A bit of experience in Lescott along with Richards is good business surely? We don't half have some dramatic quotes on here at the moment.

[OCD]

Richards, Okore, Lescott and Clark gives us some good options at centre back. Presumably Baker out on loan to get regular first team football and experience to make him more accomplished - something that he and Clark should have done several years ago.

[joe_c]

If we'd got him five years ago he'd have improved the team but as it is, if it happens,  he'll improve the squad.

[rougegorge]

Richards, Okore, Lescott and Clark gives us some good options at centre back. Presumably Baker out on loan to get regular first team football and experience to make him more accomplished - something that he and Clark should have done several years ago.

I think they're maybe past the loan stage. They'd end up at some lower league team which may not help them to get any better. Baker did some loans at Lincoln and Millwall.

[RussellC]

I'm pretty sure that Lescott will go straight into the team and would, in my opinion, still represent an upgrade on Clark.