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Post by Ryan_Shawjosh on Aug 17, 2015 5:30:31 GMT
Why do people always assume to left footed centre halves can't play together, but right footers can? Lescott is exactly what we need to cover Ryan's injury. Lefties always seems just so reliant on their left. Lescott is extremely left footed. Muniesa seems fine on his right foot when he has to use it. That being said, though, I wouldn't take Lescott anyway. We have Shawcross, Muniesa, Wilson, Cameron and Wollscheid. If we get another CB, they would have to be good enough to improve on what we have for longer than Lescott would. With everyone fit, I can't see Lescott starting.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2015 6:03:21 GMT
Lescott will be a good organiser and experienced head in the short term, I wonder if we're in need of one of those.
If we end up doing a straight swap of Lescott for Wilson I'd probably feel a bit short changed though, which might tell a story.
Much depends on what Hughes has in mind for Cameron I guess. The whispers were that he was earmarked for midfield this season. With that and Muniesa having already filled in at left back this season, it might be a good idea to bring in Lescott.
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Post by foster on Aug 17, 2015 6:45:00 GMT
On a 1 year deal yes
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2015 6:49:38 GMT
A solid pro who is definitely worth a 1 year contract with Shawcross' recent injury woes. However, I wouldn't be keen on a swap deal for Wilson/Walters unless WBA were stumping up a couple of million as well.
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Post by chiefdelilah on Aug 17, 2015 6:50:14 GMT
Lefties always seems just so reliant on their left. Lescott is extremely left footed. Muniesa seems fine on his right foot when he has to use it. That being said, though, I wouldn't take Lescott anyway. We have Shawcross, Muniesa, Wilson, Cameron and Wollscheid. If we get another CB, they would have to be good enough to improve on what we have for longer than Lescott would. With everyone fit, I can't see Lescott starting. But everyone isn't fit. Our best defender by a wide, wide margin is out and we don't know how long for.
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Post by Ryan_Shawjosh on Aug 17, 2015 6:58:28 GMT
Muniesa seems fine on his right foot when he has to use it. That being said, though, I wouldn't take Lescott anyway. We have Shawcross, Muniesa, Wilson, Cameron and Wollscheid. If we get another CB, they would have to be good enough to improve on what we have for longer than Lescott would. With everyone fit, I can't see Lescott starting. But everyone isn't fit. Our best defender by a wide, wide margin is out and we don't know how long for. Yes but if Wollscheid and Wilson aren't good enough to be fourth and fifth choice centre backs then they shouldn't be at the club.
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Post by chiefdelilah on Aug 17, 2015 7:00:31 GMT
But everyone isn't fit. Our best defender by a wide, wide margin is out and we don't know how long for. Yes but if Wollscheid and Wilson aren't good enough to be fourth and fifth choice centre backs then they shouldn't be at the club. Wilson is third choice, Wollscheid is fifth. I wouldn't be comfortable with either - or Geoff - being first choice for any length of time. I see the left sided issue Bayern raised but we need somebody.
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Post by Ryan_Shawjosh on Aug 17, 2015 7:11:39 GMT
Yes but if Wollscheid and Wilson aren't good enough to be fourth and fifth choice centre backs then they shouldn't be at the club. Wilson is third choice, Wollscheid is fifth. I wouldn't be comfortable with either - or Geoff - being first choice for any length of time. I see the left sided issue Bayern raised but we need somebody. They're not here as fist choices but they should be good enough to fit in when needed, which is now. If Hughes doesn't have confidence in them fitting in, then what's the point in having them?
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Post by chiefdelilah on Aug 17, 2015 7:20:24 GMT
Wilson is third choice, Wollscheid is fifth. I wouldn't be comfortable with either - or Geoff - being first choice for any length of time. I see the left sided issue Bayern raised but we need somebody. They're not here as fist choices but they should be good enough to fit in when needed, which is now. If Hughes doesn't have confidence in them fitting in, then what's the point in having them? To fill in here and there. Not to be relied on for any length of time.
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Post by animal on Aug 17, 2015 7:35:22 GMT
He paid £20+ million for him last time I think! This could have legs and makes sense too as cover. Personally a great signing in my opinion And your avatars would be (thumbsup)mate
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Post by davejohnno1 on Aug 17, 2015 7:41:04 GMT
Has there ever been a player we've been linked with who people on here have been happy with.
Many say we need an experienced centre half. We get linked with one, a very good one as it happens, and people moan their arse off.
I'd be delighted with lescott. By all accounts he was superb last season and in his pomp he was one of few defenders to consistently handle Ric quite easily.
Our captain and most important player is injured for who knows how long and lescott wouldn't break the bank.
He'd be a sensible and very good signing.
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Post by st4scfc on Aug 17, 2015 7:51:29 GMT
Wouldn't swap him for Walters bet he or Wilson will be the player TP will want from Stoke. Defo would buy him though, he's left footed aswell so he could work with Shawcross, leaving Muniesa to cover left back if need be.
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Aug 17, 2015 7:52:46 GMT
Jonno
Totally agree a swap with Wilson on that basis seems daft but in general he would be a great addition and like Johnson you don't get to play where he has By being a numpty
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Aug 17, 2015 7:53:04 GMT
Jonno
Totally agree a swap with Wilson on that basis seems daft but in general he would be a great addition and like Johnson you don't get to play where he has By being a numpty
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Post by lordb on Aug 17, 2015 7:54:58 GMT
Surprised he is available.
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Post by george2again on Aug 17, 2015 8:01:53 GMT
We deffo need an experienced commanding centre half while Ryan is out, we still concede from set plays ! Lose Whelan and Were left with Sidwell when Cameron should be deputising. Losing a player or two and Lescott would be looking a very astute signing. We need a CM as well, can't wait frot Winkey to settle while not picking up points.
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Post by foxysgloves on Aug 17, 2015 8:06:05 GMT
He could be just what we need.
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Post by trickydicky73 on Aug 17, 2015 8:06:42 GMT
Sorry, remind me who we have who's better than Lescott? Cameron. And Lescott's hair frightens me.
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Post by trickydicky73 on Aug 17, 2015 8:08:11 GMT
But, seriously, I'd like Lescott here.
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 17, 2015 8:12:19 GMT
If he's available, he'd probably be tempted by Villa. He's supposedly a Villa fan and probably knows Richards well?
On the plus side, he and Hughes know each other and he's said to live in Manchester, so his commute would be cut if he came here
Odd why TP would be prepared to get rid of him though?
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Post by metalhead on Aug 17, 2015 8:17:25 GMT
Is Lescott significantly better than Cameron, or Muniesa.... or even Wolly?
Personally, I don' think so.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2015 8:20:56 GMT
Sorry, remind me who we have who's better than Lescott? It's easier to name the centre halves we have who are aren't better.
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Post by trickydicky73 on Aug 17, 2015 8:24:35 GMT
Is Lescott significantly better than Cameron, or Muniesa.... or even Wolly? Personally, I don' think so. This is the plan:Buy Lescott, put him in defence. Put Cameron in midfield as the N'Zonzi replacement, and watch as the final piece of the jigsaw fits in; a colossus linking defence to attack, seamlessly and majestically.
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Post by Onneravineet on Aug 17, 2015 8:29:12 GMT
If he's available, he'd probably be tempted by Villa. He's supposedly a Villa fan and probably knows Richards well? On the plus side, he and Hughes know each other and he's said to live in Manchester, so his commute would be cut if he came here Odd why TP would be prepared to get rid of him though? The commute would obviously be a major plus for him if he still does live that way. TP just does not like ball playing centre halves, of which I would class Lescott as being. He likes to distribute from the back and not just hoof it away. He is also not a man mountain. Also, I would not swap Wilson for him due to age and Wilson's complete versatility. Walters could make more sense, estimated especially if the contract negotiations have stalled over wages, as some have suggested.
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Post by lordb on Aug 17, 2015 8:32:29 GMT
If he's available, he'd probably be tempted by Villa. He's supposedly a Villa fan and probably knows Richards well? On the plus side, he and Hughes know each other and he's said to live in Manchester, so his commute would be cut if he came here Odd why TP would be prepared to get rid of him though? The commute would obviously be a major plus for him if he still does live that way. TP just does not like ball playing centre halves, of which I would class Lescott as being. He likes to distribute from the back and not just hoof it away. He is also not a man mountain. Also, I would not swap Wilson for him due to age and Wilson's complete versatility. Walters could make more sense, estimated especially if the contract negotiations have stalled over wages, as some have suggested. Lescott is fairly big.
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Post by chiefdelilah on Aug 17, 2015 8:33:13 GMT
Is Lescott significantly better than Cameron, or Muniesa.... or even Wolly? Personally, I don' think so. Comfortably so. He's an excellent centre back.
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Post by chiefdelilah on Aug 17, 2015 8:33:49 GMT
Sorry, remind me who we have who's better than Lescott? It's easier to name the centre halves we have who are aren't better. Wilson, Wolly and Cameron aren't and I don't know if Muni is quite there yet either. You're right, that was pretty easy.
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Post by st4scfc on Aug 17, 2015 8:34:08 GMT
Makes sense this does, come on Stoke balls out for this one pls.
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Post by kevkj on Aug 17, 2015 8:38:32 GMT
I would swap him for Wilson in a heartbeat ,Wilsons time at Stoke is up we have moved on.
Cameron is more important as he could play the Whelan role if needed.
Lescott is better in both boxes aerially and is what we need curently with Shawcross out.
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Post by The Drunken Communist on Aug 17, 2015 8:39:19 GMT
We don't need him, our defence is fine as it is.
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