RamNut Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 We already have experience at the back with keogh, and davies and forsyth. we also have got to make a decision as to whether ( or where) wisdom has a future. Evans played well in that position albeit briefly. A second youngish left sided player fits the bill. Skrtel plays the same position as keogh - just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDerbySuperRams Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 I think people see an age and past experience puts them off, and it’s understandable. If you look at Cocu’s previous transfer windows he likes signing older players on free transfers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 I know we haven’t been too bad from a defensive perspective over the last few seasons, but we haven’t really had a spine. Skirtl would provide in my opinion a much needed spine. In Cocu I still trust. Done nothing wrong yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Sagan Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Interesting. Hated Rowett filling the squad with oldies having said we'd do otherwise. Loved Tomori's astonishing youthful pace last season. But that said, when we signed Davies I was really pleased as I thought he'd be the classy wise old leader at the back. Skrtel seems similar. It'll be tough for Curtis to come back from injury and can we rely on him to stay fit? I am certain Cocu genuinely believes in youth, so if he wants to pick one trusted defensive stalwart then I'm behind him. Building a team is about balance. Signings don't always happen in the order you want them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 46 minutes ago, Carl Sagan said: Interesting. Hated Rowett filling the squad with oldies having said we'd do otherwise. Loved Tomori's astonishing youthful pace last season. But that said, when we signed Davies I was really pleased as I thought he'd be the classy wise old leader at the back. Skrtel seems similar. It'll be tough for Curtis to come back from injury and can we rely on him to stay fit? I am certain Cocu genuinely believes in youth, so if he wants to pick one trusted defensive stalwart then I'm behind him. Building a team is about balance. Signings don't always happen in the order you want them. if Skirtl comes, he is coming to captain the side. Would you like to tell him what to do. He knows the Cocu tried and trusted plan. Bring him down. Dave Mackay2 on the way. Come on you CocuRams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Just me that thinks he's a thug and wouldn't want him, then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 12 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: Just me that thinks he's a thug and wouldn't want him, then? I know what you mean but I'm not averse to a thug in the team. As long as he powers the headers away and creates a bit of mischief in their box too. Plenty of nice guys around him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kevin Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 13 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: Just me that thinks he's a thug and wouldn't want him, then? Is he a thug or hard genuine question ?If he's a real hard man then yes pleae we've needed one for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 11 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: Just me that thinks he's a thug and wouldn't want him, then? Thug? 533 career games and 1 straight red card, 4 sending offs for 2 bookings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JfR Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, David said: Thug? 533 career games and 1 straight red card, 4 sending offs for 2 bookings. With those stats, I've changed my mind. He's not enough of a thug. Don't want any pansies in defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, David said: Thug? 533 career games and 1 straight red card, 4 sending offs for 2 bookings. Quote https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/1757828/martin-skrtel-behaves-like-a-thug-harry-kane-could-have-been-another-david-busst/ Martin Skrtel behaves like a thug Harry Kane could have been another David Busst Quote https://forums.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk/threads/skrtel.259527/page-7 if this is true then something has gone wrong. Against top euro teams we need more than just an enforcer (thug) we need the best available. Which excludes cloggers like skrtel Or perhaps not... Quote https://www.theguardian.com/discussion/p/76657 I'm a Liverpool fan and totally agree with this comment. He looks tough but is actually pretty soft for a Centre back in the premier league. Seen him chicken out of far to many 50/50 challenges to argue otherwise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 As I said before we need more than one CB to come in, so I'm not against one of them being an experienced one. Especially one as talented as Skrtel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossieram Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 3 hours ago, RamNut said: But it doesn't fit with our mission of developing players. ode buggers on a big wedge is so growett. Rather play evans tbh. It does if he helps the young uns develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 2 hours ago, David said: Thug? 533 career games and 1 straight red card, 4 sending offs for 2 bookings. David, you are the dutch man. What a forum this is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram1964 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Divided opinion on Skirtel, suppose the best person to judge is Cocu ,having worked with him most recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hintonsboots Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 2 hours ago, King Kevin said: Is he a thug or hard genuine question ?If he's a real hard man then yes pleae we've needed one for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 18 hours ago, David said: Thug? 533 career games and 1 straight red card, 4 sending offs for 2 bookings. Just means he hasn't been caught being a thug ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Eagle's Barmy Army Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 19 hours ago, RoyMac5 said: Just me that thinks he's a thug and wouldn't want him, then? No, not just you, I'd say most Championship strikers wouldn't want him at Derby either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiddingsRam Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 19 hours ago, RoyMac5 said: Just me that thinks he's a thug and wouldn't want him, then? As per. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 1 hour ago, RiddingsRam said: As per. Fools never differ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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