Confirmed Signing James Tarkowski

[Drumblue]

I remember that in the 70s you would consider a player's career totally over when they reached 30.

Now we have players looking after their body much better and as a result playing to a high standard into their mid 30s.

Provided he has lived and trained well I've no concerns about his age and the longevity of the contract.

Distin springs to mind?

 

[jazzy]

Distin springs to mind?

Thiago Silva ,Pepe , Vardy , CR7 are the obvious examples - I'm sure there are journeymen pros too.

 

[BlueAmigo]

If Lampard and Cole like what they see I trust them to be doing the right thing.

 

[davids]

Charles Richard Gough

 

[davek]

Charles Richard Gough

His name really shouldn't be bandied about.

 

[davids]

His name really shouldn't be bandied about.

Why? Was he rubbish?

 

[Caso01]

Thiago Silva ,Pepe , Vardy , CR7 are the obvious examples - I'm sure there are journeymen pros too.

Please don’t take offence mate but anyone who refers to Ronaldo as CR7 shouldn’t be allowed outside under any circumstances.

 

[davek]

Why? Was he rubbish?

I'd prefer not to go into the reasons.

 

[allen]

Don't forget the signing fee, there's no such thing as a free transfer these days. I think he is a very average player who, at best, will only be a marginal upgrade for us. I just hope that we haven't brought in someone who we find we need to move on and are unable to do so due to the length of his contract and the amount of his wages. I really don't see anyone else offering him big wages on a 4 year deal, still, I suppose that's why he is opting to sign for us as opposed to Villa, Leeds or Newcastle.

Like I say, total cost of ownership.

I think we're fine on this, honestly. We can't fill the squad with 22 year old prospects.

 

[Goat]

I'd prefer not to go into the reasons.

Please do.

 

[davids]

I'd prefer not to go into the reasons.

Just for some of our younger supporters who might not know of him.

 

[Cameron Manning]

Charles Richard Gough

Well he was excellent in the one season he played for Everton, unfortunately he was injured for a large part of the second season he was here.

 

[davids]

Well he was excellent in the one season he played for Everton, unfortunately he was injured for a large part of the second season he was here.

True,but my point was more that as a 37 year old on a free he was value for money,much like Tarkowski might be if he does choose us to sign for. Even though he's 7 years younger.

 

[blue to the bone]

Please do.

He didn't acknowledge the pope!

 

[Zatara]

Hopefully announced ASAP