Summer transfer, gossip and speculation thread

[paul_e]

Although Terry is old, we saw what he did last season. Age did not effect the reading of the game. If we can get him for lower wages we should definitely get him. He changed the whole attitude of the club and was a leader on and off it. One more season to help us get promoted would be fantastic.

The problem is, his lack of pace was part of the reason that we defended very deep which meant the striker became isolated far too often. That's the main reason why we were rarely convincing, even when winning.

[sickbeggar]

Although Terry is old, we saw what he did last season. Age did not effect the reading of the game. If we can get him for lower wages we should definitely get him. He changed the whole attitude of the club and was a leader on and off it. One more season to help us get promoted would be fantastic.

The problem is, his lack of pace was part of the reason that we defended very deep which meant the striker became isolated far too often. That's the main reason why we were rarely convincing, even when winning.

well he's never been fast even at his peak and that didn't hamper him. End of the day though, he's 37, isn't going to get better  or play every week and we need a long term central defence pairing. i know his influence off the pitch was important, but barring a coaching role, with the occasional  appearance for injuries, i can't see the point.

[paul_e]

Although Terry is old, we saw what he did last season. Age did not effect the reading of the game. If we can get him for lower wages we should definitely get him. He changed the whole attitude of the club and was a leader on and off it. One more season to help us get promoted would be fantastic.

The problem is, his lack of pace was part of the reason that we defended very deep which meant the striker became isolated far too often. That's the main reason why we were rarely convincing, even when winning.

well he's never been fast even at his peak and that didn't hamper him. End of the day though, he's 37, isn't going to get better  or play every week and we need a long term central defence pairing. i know his influence off the pitch was important, but barring a coaching role, with the occasional  appearance for injuries, i can't see the point.

He's never been fast but he wasn't slow when he was captaining England and winning titles but like everyone age has slowed him down and now it's a bit a liability.  He did well most of the time last season but the few times he struggled were where players ran beyond him, pretty much as happened in the final.

[ozzjim]

I'd take him back as player coach on 15k a week if he wanted it. We need a couple of centre halves, Chester and Elphick are all we have. If we play 3 then Tuanzebe would be a good signing again for his pace, and would probably compensate Terry well.

[Steve67]

Jedinak will play at he back too I reckon. I also think that we will get the Wigan centre back, (Ward?) in too.

[villan from luton]

Tuanzabe was our best player on his debut at Fulham playing at RB but was always injured after. Apparently never really been injured before, just our luck. I wouldn't mind him back on loan if we could get him

[Steve67]

Being linked some Wolves left back, also from the Mendes stable.  Perhaps we need a list of his cheap players so we can play 'guess the loan'.

[ozzjim]

Not Douglas is it? If so I would take him like a shot, thought he was their best player against us last season and amazed they are selling him.

I would try and get Sackho on a free too, he's not got a new deal at Palace from what I have seen and has proven himself more than capable in the championship. Money and wages permitting of course.

[Ads]

Vinagre or something like that.

[villan from luton]

Douglas would be a great signing for what we want now imo

[JUAN PABLO]

i think douglas is going Leeds

[Dave P]

Vinagre or something like that.

Can’t wait till he scores his first goal and we can say “Vinagre strokes it home”

[mr underhill]

Leeds don't have a pot to piss in so that link seems unlikely to me. Some talk of us trying to to highjack OPR's move for Trent Sainsbury.

[Matt Collins]

Douglas does seem to be going to Leeds

I'd be all over that deal like a rash if we're genuinely going to play 352 and have any scope to spend money

[Steve67]

Vinagre and Sainsbury, cue the punathon! Douglas is a really good player, would like him.  The longer it takes for these players to move, including the likes of Huth, Hernandez, I can't help feeling that we are in for them but have to sell to buy first. They are waiting on Villa. Probably wrong but one can be blindly optimistic.