Jagten Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Prior is set to play for the reserves against Manchester United on Thursday, after which a decision will be taken on his future. ITK is mark douglas...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Deal worth £5m is only way we should deal for one of the best defenders outside the premiership Williamson went for £2m when we urgently needed to sell. Mariappa is far superior to Williamson and therefore his value should be at least double. I dont think Watford should sell. They have cronic problems up front and their only hope this season is to keep it tight at the back. If we sell our best defensive player, then we will be even weaker. there's no way we'd let him go for as little as [£2m] In regards to value, he has certainly improved on the 2mill valuation. I may be biased, but for me he is up there with Mills as the best centre-half in the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Well the Watford fans seem to rate Mariappa highly. I personally don't have a clue if he's actually any good. Hmmm, But like some people have said, judging from what's happened in the past, Douglas doesn't seem to know much really in terms of transfer incomings so this story could be a load of bollocks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AY Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Maybe he thought that Mariappa is a Finnish defender,he has a Finnish name. there is another Article about a defender in the Sunday sun(Douglas too) http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/sport/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2012/01/22/new-defender-will-need-to-be-ready-for-challenge-alan-pardew-79310-30172908/ Actually I´m Finnish and dont know anyone by the name Mariappa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Do not want. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 His name is Fijian, not Finnish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Recoba Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 If Mariappa was foreign and playing in Belgium or Holland he would have his own thread by now. He is probably the best centre back in the Championship. Strong and fast if a bit undersized. Bargain for £2 or 3 mill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 If Mariappa was foreign and playing in Belgium or Holland he would have his own thread by now. He is probably the best centre back in the Championship. Strong and fast if a bit undersized. Bargain for £2 or 3 mill. Strong and fast would have been very handy yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Do not want. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Do not want. What's the reason for not wanting one of the best defenders in the CCC? Have you guys seen much of him? No? Guessed so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Do not want. What's the reason for not wanting one of the best defenders in the CCC? Have you guys seen much of him? No? Guessed so. Why ask people if you're gonna answer for them? Either way I know nothing about him so I am neither for or against it. I am worried that he's 'undersized' though. I still have nightmares about our defending against Norwich. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Kick! Punch! It’s all in the mind If you wanna test me, I’m sure you’ll find The things I’ll teach ya is sure to beat ya But nevertheless you’ll get a lesson from teacher Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 We need Tamwar's input. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 We need Tamwar's input. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 We need Tamwar's input. http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/8167/tamwar.jpg "Lose Mariappa!?" Seems he doesn't want him to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlelunchbox Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 His name is Fijian, not Finnish. people put too much emphasis on size when it comes to centre backs. aslong they around 5"10 and has every thing else then its no problem canavaro at his peak was the best defender in the world, won eveything including the world cup and he was only a 5"8 midget. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 His name is Fijian, not Finnish. people put too much emphasis on size when it comes to centre backs. aslong they around 5"10 and has every thing else then its no problem canavaro at his peak was the best defender in the world, won eveything including the world cup and he was only a 5"8 midget. Cannavaro wasn't. Nesta was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Knowing our luck we'd sign him, he'd decide to play for Fiji and then we'd have another player disappearing at ridiculous times during the season to play in international competition. Edit: Apparently he can play for DR Congo too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Can't say I know a lot about Mariappa but as was alluded to earlier, if he was playing abroad there might be more excitement coming from this link. From my point of view, I have faith in the scouting network we have here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 His name is Fijian, not Finnish. people put too much emphasis on size when it comes to centre backs. aslong they around 5"10 and has every thing else then its no problem canavaro at his peak was the best defender in the world, won eveything including the world cup and he was only a 5"8 midget. Cannavaro wasn't. Nesta was. Nesta's over 6ft, and Cannavaro was just over 5ft 9in if anyone cares like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I was talking about being the best in the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I was talking about being the best in the world. Ahhh i see, sorry mate, agree with you too, very good defender Nesta. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 To be fair, Lescott and Jagielka both came up from the Championship and I'm sure all on here would take those two as CB options where we stand right now. They rate him as better than Williamson and say that he's a quick and athletic defender, which sounds good as another defensive option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 The Watford fans seem to think he's very good. Makes a change tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlelunchbox Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I was talking about being the best in the world. Ahhh i see, sorry mate, agree with you too, very good defender Nesta. imagine if italy did have two smurfs at the back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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