Summer transfer, gossip and speculation thread

[dave.woodhall]

It’s been 25 years since McGrath. Sports Science has come along way since then. In that time there have been players like Giggs and Seedorf who could still cover a lot of ground into their late 30’s, early 40’s and they were playing in midfield. I’m sure a centre back can.

Look at him in the last couple of months of last season - he was nowhere near the player he was before he got injured.

[PeterWithesShin]

There's always been players like that, not many though. I doubt there's many 38/39 years olds playing much in the top 2 divisions this season. Or last.

[Sexual Ealing]

I turned 40 in February and I’m starting to think that I won’t make it.

[Stu]

I bet he’s in better shape right at this minute than Jedinak. And right now a much, much better CB.

He hasn’t kicked a ball since May. Talk of John Terry coming off his yacht in the Algarve, where he has been for 3 months, straight into the side is absurd.

Before he signed with us last season he was shown to be working out and keeping in superb shape. There’s little to suggest he’s not that kind of person to retain a great workout routine. He might not be in top match shape but he has the brain for the position. The Lord didn’t train but on match day you just knew he was going to make it look easy.

Surely this must count as heresy...

[TheTimVilla]

I turned 40 in February and I’m starting to think that I won’t make it.

Well, not with that 'tude!

[ashkar]

Huth? 33 years. Out of Contract.  Has he recovered from his ankle injury?

[jwarry]

Rumours of Sam McQueen Southampton's LB.  Apparently played 20+ games for them last season but I can't say I recall noticing him.  Age 23 and out of favour with Hughes

[jwarry]

Rumours of Sam McQueen Southampton's LB.  Apparently played 20+ games for them last season but I can't say I recall noticing him.  Age 23 and out of favour with Hughes

Just re-checked and he only played 6 games last season behind Bertrand with Targett at Fulham.  But now Targett is back he will be down the pecking order so this could have legs.  5ft 11 converted winger, could be what we need?

[Drummond]

I turned 40 in February and I’m starting to think that I won’t make it.

I'm 47 and I still turn up every week. One day a scout will spot me, I'm certain.

In 3 years I expect to be picked off for the best walking football side in the city...

[Risso]

I turned 40 in February and I’m starting to think that I won’t make it.

I'm 47 and I still turn up every week. One day a scout will spot me, I'm certain.

In 3 years I expect to be picked off for the best walking football side in the city...

I'm 46 and scored a corker on Tuesday night.  Bent it round the keeper and everything.  (I also tripped over my own feet and misplaced at least 50% of my attempted passes, but still).

[LeeB]

I'm 41 and have found a new position in goal, 90 minutes last night and I'm suffering for it today.
Kept clean sheet 1st half but we managed to let a 4 goal lead slip and I saved one on one with the last kick to salvage a draw.

[Risso]

I'm 41 and have found a new position in goal, 90 minutes last night and I'm suffering for it today.
Kept clean sheet 1st half but we managed to let a 4 goal lead slip and I saved one on one with the last kick to salvage a draw.

We do the "everybody has 5 minutes in goal reluctantly" thing.  The first 50 minutes are just a general kick around, with the last 10 minutes designated as "first to five goals" when everybody starts taking things seriously and shouting at each other.  We were 4-2 down, but came back manfully to snatch it 5-4.

[Chris Jameson]

We used to play at Stourbridge Leisure Centre each Sunday morning, first few weeks we were almost fighting over the chance to go in goal. My proudest moment was when Clint Mansell lobbed me, I'm 6 foot 4.

[Drummond]

I'm 41 and have found a new position in goal, 90 minutes last night and I'm suffering for it today.
Kept clean sheet 1st half but we managed to let a 4 goal lead slip and I saved one on one with the last kick to salvage a draw.

We do the "everybody has 5 minutes in goal reluctantly" thing.  The first 50 minutes are just a general kick around, with the last 10 minutes designated as "first to five goals" when everybody starts taking things seriously and shouting at each other.  We were 4-2 down, but came back manfully to snatch it 5-4.

We do the rotating keeper thing too. Though when we're struggling for numbers and play 4-a-side it's rush goalie.

[Sexual Ealing]

You oldies are deluded. Free up some space for those of us who still have a small chance.