FindernRam Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I think it was Shankley who said "All players legs go no matter how good they are. The trick is to make sure they are not playing for you when it happens". I remembered this when I noticed that some of the players we seem to be signing or thinking about, are getting on a bit. Does Nugent have the legs for 2 1/2 years. Darren is slower than he was. Others we are linked with are wrong side of 30. Bit worrying to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramshankered Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 1 minute ago, FindernRam said: I think it was Shankley who said "All players legs go no matter how good they are. The trick is to make sure they are not playing for you when it happens". I remembered this when I noticed that some of the players we seem to be signing or thinking about, are getting on a bit. Does Nugent have the legs for 2 1/2 years. Darren is slower than he was. Others we are linked with are wrong side of 30. Bit worrying to me. We had a boro fan comment on the Nugent thread saying he's still very quick for his age (if that gives you any peace of mind?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Ram Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 knee trembler does it for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Whilst I agree the timing of a transfer is key, I do think some experienced heads in the dressing room that have been there, done it and seen it all can't hurt. Our squad has dealt with pressure poorly at times in the last few seasons so some older heads like Baird, Nugent, Bent etc can't be a bad thing provided they still contribute on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Aaggggggghhhhhhhhh these days a 31 year old footballer is NOT old!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 It is an interesting one .. It isn't the pace that goes, it's the acceleration. That first ignition of energy and trasnmission to muscles. You press the mental GO button and it's like the turbo lag in a 1984 Saab. It really does depend on the genetics of the player .. Does it happen at 32,38 or somewhere between .. that is the quandary. I just hope our team of watchers and recruiters make that part of their brief. 21 minutes ago, Ramshankered said: We had a boro fan comment on the Nugent thread saying he's still very quick for his age (if that gives you any peace of mind?). That made me chuckle .. Very quick ....... For his age ..... Bit like the difference between mainly dry with rainy intervals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Having watched his videos Nugent can afford to lose a bit of speed and still be quicker than most. I just want to know how well he holds up the ball and links others in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Bring Kevin Phillips back in. Nugent will be 34 by the end of his 2 plus years contract ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Health, diet and fitness have all improved since the Shankley days, but I can confirm my legs are gone at 34. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 2 minutes ago, kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong said: Having watched his videos Nugent can afford to lose a bit of speed and still be quicker than most. I just want to know how well he holds up the ball and links others in? If he can be Martin with a bit of pace then all will be well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 10 minutes ago, jono said: If he can be Martin with a bit of pace then all will be well That would be great...looking forwards to his first appearance very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Linford Christie won the 100m sprint Olympic Gold medal at 32. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 1 minute ago, Phoenix said: Linford Christie won the 100m sprint Olympic Gold medal at 32. Yes but could he play Football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 1 minute ago, Phoenix said: Linford Christie won the 100m sprint Olympic Gold medal at 32. Can he play left back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 1 minute ago, Phoenix said: Linford Christie won the 100m sprint Olympic Gold medal at 32. Exactly! AND he was handicapped by carrying an extremely heavy weight between his legs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 2 minutes ago, kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong said: That would be great...looking forwards to his first appearance very much Bench against Leeds and last 15 mins I reckon ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Ram Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I wonder if there is some sports science behind it. For my age my legs are still pretty solid, but I stopped playing serious Rugby at 22. Other players I know who carried on are pretty much on crutches now. I'm assuming years of wear and tear would probably have an affect and slow you down - and the same can be applied to football. Anyways, let;s not forget that Linford Christie was 33 years old when he won an olympic gold medal for the 100 meters and his time was 9.96 - fabulous stuff really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 16 minutes ago, jono said: If he can be Martin with a bit of pace then all will be well If Martin had a bit of pace he would never have played for Derby, Norwich and Fulham. He would be playing at a higher caliber of club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 1 minute ago, jono said: Bench against Leeds and last 15 mins I reckon ? That's the way Mac normally likes to play these things....I can see him starting before long though,playing the Martin role with supersub bent doing what he does best.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Sheriff Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 42 minutes ago, David said: Health, diet and fitness have all improved since the Shankley days, but I can confirm my legs are gone at 34. Perhaps that's because you never improved your health, diet and fitness David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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