Guest teepee Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 saviola would be great, but only if we stand to lose owen or martins - the three of them stacked aren't as tall as a normal striker, let alone the type we need as for dunne - would be fantastic - maybe the boxer and kk can persuade him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I've never been fully convinced about Dunne tbh. I think there are better options out there. Think this is just a case of lazy jornos putting 2 and 2 together and coming up with 8. Player not signed new contract, his former manager on the look out for centre halfs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Someone like Dunne is just what we need tbh, he's not up there with the best centre backs in the league but I think we will struggle to attract better at the moment, he's a leader at the back who reads the game as good as anyone, dominant in the air and always seems to be fit, the only downside would be he's not very quick so he's likely to need someone else coming in next to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Someone like Dunne is just what we need tbh, he's not up there with the best centre backs in the league but I think we will struggle to attract better at the moment, he's a leader at the back who reads the game as good as anyone, dominant in the air and always seems to be fit, the only downside would be he's not very quick so he's likely to need someone else coming in next to him. Dunne and Gary Cahill would be good. Even him and Faye would do a job short term. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Someone like Dunne is just what we need tbh, he's not up there with the best centre backs in the league but I think we will struggle to attract better at the moment, he's a leader at the back who reads the game as good as anyone, dominant in the air and always seems to be fit, the only downside would be he's not very quick so he's likely to need someone else coming in next to him. Dunne and Gary Cahill would be good. Even him and Faye would do a job short term. I don't think Cahill's any better than Taylor tbh, don't really rate either of them. I think Keegan might go for the safe option and get in Wes Brown on a free transfer to partner him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Yeah, Dunne would be great for his leadership and presence. His commitment, effort and desire would be very valuable for us at the back. The guy is a no holds barred no nonsense defender and Taylor could certainly learn a thing or two from him. As mentioned above Dunne isn't necessarily a top quality player or anything but he does have some attributes that would do us a lot of good. I like him as a player. Not sure both Dunne and Faye would work though, he would need someone a bit more mobile alongside him. Wes Brown perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Great minds EDIT - oh it's Kaka. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Dunne is quite mobile for a big fella Dunne and Richards 3rd best pairing in the league behind Man U and Chelsea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrightstuff83 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 great shout there with Cahill, if bolton go down then we really should be in for him, been outstanding as an individual since going to them! Dunne would also be a good signing, not a trophy signing but a solid one with great experience and still a good few years in him! These two in, Tayls as backup and Faye as backup def mid, as i would love a ball-playing def mid ( Diaby top of my list!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Still not convinced about Dunne, I agree we need a leader at the back with presence but the way we will be be set up next season Dunne lack of mobility will be exposed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 We could always, you know, look past players in the same league as us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 We could always, you know, look past players in the same league as us. You could, you know, always put some names forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Kevin Phillips? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Kevin Phillips? 6 years ago, yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I wonder how much we could get Dunne for if he refused to sign a new deal? Yes over 28's can leave their clubs by buying out their own contracts, problem is, only applies to foreign clubs so we can't go for him, same as no English club could go for Lampard or Owen. £4m? Almost treble what they would receive if he moved abroad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Wouldnt be suprised if Dunne and Brown were the ones KK tried to sign Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Yeah, Dunne would be great for his leadership and presence. His commitment, effort and desire would be very valuable for us at the back. The guy is a no holds barred no nonsense defender and Taylor could certainly learn a thing or two from him. As mentioned above Dunne isn't necessarily a top quality player or anything but he does have some attributes that would do us a lot of good. I like him as a player. Not sure both Dunne and Faye would work though, he would need someone a bit more mobile alongside him. Wes Brown perhaps? Beye is pretty mobile. Chimbonda, Beye, Dunne, and Enrique. Not bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Someone like Dunne is just what we need tbh, he's not up there with the best centre backs in the league but I think we will struggle to attract better at the moment, he's a leader at the back who reads the game as good as anyone, dominant in the air and always seems to be fit, the only downside would be he's not very quick so he's likely to need someone else coming in next to him. Dunne and Gary Cahill would be good. Even him and Faye would do a job short term. I don't think Cahill's any better than Taylor tbh, don't really rate either of them. I think Keegan might go for the safe option and get in Wes Brown on a free transfer to partner him. Fully agree & I'd be happy with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Great minds EDIT - oh it's Kaka. Charming Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Great minds EDIT - oh it's Kaka. Charming Thanks KaKa, I'd missed that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Yeah, Dunne would be great for his leadership and presence. His commitment, effort and desire would be very valuable for us at the back. The guy is a no holds barred no nonsense defender and Taylor could certainly learn a thing or two from him. As mentioned above Dunne isn't necessarily a top quality player or anything but he does have some attributes that would do us a lot of good. I like him as a player. Not sure both Dunne and Faye would work though, he would need someone a bit more mobile alongside him. Wes Brown perhaps? Beye is pretty mobile. Chimbonda, Beye, Dunne, and Enrique. Not bad. Now that would really be interesting, but I'm just not sure if our coaches are aware of Beyes abilities as a centre back. Even playing Chimbonda, Beye, Faye and Enrique would be very good too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 i'd rather we don't play Chimbonda Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Great minds EDIT - oh it's Kaka. Charming Thanks KaKa, I'd missed that. Aaaaaaaaaaah sharrrrrrap why don't you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 i'd rather we don't play Chimbonda We haven't even bought him yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Brown and SWP are two I'd fully expect KK to go for. Dunne would be a pleasing addition, and I wouldn't be overly surprised with a bid for Crouch. Hopefully he'll have some aces up his sleeve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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