der Berliner 3,231 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I cannot see any value in such a signing there is no obvious short or long term benefit. Who would he replace, Holt would appear to be the only candidate although it would more obvioulsy be Halliday's position? We are playing fast attractive football, why sign a player who isn’t too quick even if that comment was meant more in a fitness sense. We had older and probably equally "fast" players in a more "important" role playing for us in title-winning teams, as well as in Europe. The prime example that springs to mind is our assistant manager. Eustace would sure bring more stability to our defense and defensive midfield in times of need. He does not need to be "that quick", if he gets into the right areas and positions. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,195 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 We had older and probably equally "fast" players in a more "important" role playing for us in title-winning teams, as well as in Europe. The prime example that springs to mind is our assistant manager. Eustace would sure bring more stability to our defense and defensive midfield in times of need. He does not need to be "that quick", if he gets into the right areas and positions. He isn't a defender though 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,231 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 He isn't a defender though He is a defensive, central midfielder. His job is to break up play and give the two CHs some additional cover. Not least when our fullbacks are essentially wingbacks-come-wingers, which requires that the CHs at this moment and time are drawn to the sidelines to cover that area on occasion. Both are young and quick enough, so a CM who is not that quick can cover any open areas in the middle. In theory. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,145 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I think he'd be an excellent signing. Yes, he may not play every week but he'll provide cover for the deeper role and his experience could prove invaluable if (or when) the younger lads (not to mention the more mentally fragile older ones) lose form. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTP 0 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 For the folk saying "we don't need him" etc let me ask you this ...... If Halliday took a bad injury today who would play in that role? ** awaits the shoe horning replies. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,409 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Warburton has wanted him in from the start so I'll bow to the superior knowledge of our manager and just cruise along with that. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 For the folk saying "we don't need him" etc let me ask you this ...... If Halliday took a bad injury today who would play in that role? ** awaits the shoe horning replies. Ball is known to have played in that role and Shiels has also played the deeper role before but as you say it is shoe horning and not their natural position. Although it is not Hallidays natural position either. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrahimHemdani 1 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 For the folk saying "we don't need him" etc let me ask you this ...... If Halliday took a bad injury today who would play in that role? ** awaits the shoe horning replies. Murdoch, plenty of first team experience last season, probably more games than Halliday; assuming his loan could be cancelled, which I am not sure about. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC 150 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Warburton clearly thinks he can make an important contribution and probably has one eye on the possibility of meeting you know who in a cup and wanting an experienced head in the midst of the battle. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTP 0 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Murdoch, plenty of first team experience last season, probably more games than Halliday; assuming his loan could be cancelled, which I am not sure about. I'm not a fan of Murdoch, just an ok player but for me doesn't influence a game enough. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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