Pau Torres

[Beard82]

Hi agent, a mr D. Unsworth, thinks he should be back soon

[eamonn]

He's just got hitched! Give him time to get his leg over in a Hawaiian jacuzzi.

[Dogtanian]

He's just got hitched! Give him time to get his leg over in a Hawaiian jacuzzi.

Pineapple in a jacuzzi is just wrong.

[brontebilly]

Thought the commentary on the lack of aggression/physicality was interesting, as the key reason why CL clubs have looked elsewhere. To be honest I've never been all that impressed by Torres on the handful of times I've seen him for Villarreal or Spain for that exact reason. PL defending does require aggression and strength. Mings hasn't a hope of being able to play RCB either so it's a competitor for his spot at LCB realistically, there is a huge difference in playing RCB or LCB, witness even John Terry's pathetic efforts at RCB in the 2010 WC!

Obviously Emery knows Torres very well but I'm surprised at this signing. Progressive passing was meant to be where Diego Carlos was very strong and physically he seemed a better fit for PL football. Thought Mings improved out of all recognition with the ball at his left foot last season (his right is for standing on only). It's a strange one as our first two signings this summer are direct challengers for our two best players last season (Luiz and Mings).

[Mellin]

Don't buy this shifting sides for centre backs being a big problem. Just needs patience. I moved from left to right for a season (to accomodate a real one footed shit kicker). Throws you a bit for the first couple of games, and you do drift inside and need to manually get your bearings at the start, but it's natural in no time. I get different standard and fine margins are more important at higher levels, but you should be able to acclimatise to your level. Torres should probably move over Mings if he's better on the ball though.

[Brend'Watkins]

Thought the commentary on the lack of aggression/physicality was interesting, as the key reason why CL clubs have looked elsewhere. To be honest I've never been all that impressed by Torres on the handful of times I've seen him for Villarreal or Spain.

Obviously Emery knows Torres very well.

I suppose we needed a bit of a negative slant regarding this signing but i’d like to know who were the commentators you mention who had this view. All that matters is that Emery knows him well and much better than these commentators. That’s good enough for me.

[Marlon From Bearwood]

Thought the commentary on the lack of aggression/physicality was interesting, as the key reason why CL clubs have looked elsewhere. To be honest I've never been all that impressed by Torres on the handful of times I've seen him for Villarreal or Spain for that exact reason. PL defending does require aggression and strength. Mings hasn't a hope of being able to play RCB either so it's a competitor for his spot at LCB realistically, there is a huge difference in playing RCB or LCB, witness even John Terry's pathetic efforts at RCB in the 2010 WC!

Obviously Emery knows Torres very well but I'm surprised at this signing. Progressive passing was meant to be where Diego Carlos was very strong and physically he seemed a better fit for PL football. Thought Mings improved out of all recognition with the ball at his left foot last season (his right is for standing on only). It's a strange one as our first two signings this summer are direct challengers for our two best players last season (Luiz and Mings).

But John Terry was right footed. He worked hard on improving his left foot so he had a better chance of getting in the team when Desailly / LeBeouf were ahead of him. It worked - he played most of his career at LCB.

[Percy McCarthy]

Thought the commentary on the lack of aggression/physicality was interesting, as the key reason why CL clubs have looked elsewhere. To be honest I've never been all that impressed by Torres on the handful of times I've seen him for Villarreal or Spain for that exact reason. PL defending does require aggression and strength. Mings hasn't a hope of being able to play RCB either so it's a competitor for his spot at LCB realistically, there is a huge difference in playing RCB or LCB, witness even John Terry's pathetic efforts at RCB in the 2010 WC!

Terry was right-footed.

[OCD]

He was right footed but he played on the left of a back 2.

[Chris Smith]

Thought the commentary on the lack of aggression/physicality was interesting, as the key reason why CL clubs have looked elsewhere. To be honest I've never been all that impressed by Torres on the handful of times I've seen him for Villarreal or Spain for that exact reason. PL defending does require aggression and strength. Mings hasn't a hope of being able to play RCB either so it's a competitor for his spot at LCB realistically, there is a huge difference in playing RCB or LCB, witness even John Terry's pathetic efforts at RCB in the 2010 WC!

Terry was right-footed.

Think he still is. ;-)

[VinnieChase84]

Believe his medical is tomorrow - so club announcement Friday most likely imo

[UK Redsox]

Believe his medical is tomorrow - so club announcement Friday most likely imo

Who ? John Terry ?

[Drummond]

Believe his medical is tomorrow - so club announcement Friday most likely imo

Who ? John Terry ?

ITSOTP doesn't really count with him does it? More like ITFKOTP.

[Risso]

Believe his medical is tomorrow - so club announcement Friday most likely imo

Who ? John Terry ?

ITSOTP doesn't really count with him does it? More like ITFKOTP.

ITTMWOTKT

[Clark W Griswold]

I don't think Southgate was a massively physical player? Good on the deck, good timing, good organisation and quick enough when needed but not big by normal CB standards. He was the best i've seen at the Villa other than McGrath. The Italian world cup winning captain Cannavaro also springs to mind, he was masterful in that WC but again not huge by any stretch.