Confirmed Signing Ashley Young

[Eggs]

I am concerned about how his body holds up injury wise, but it needs to be said. Some people REALLY take care of their bodies. Some people keep their athleticism til they’re mid to late 30’s (rare but it happens). Let’s judge him on his performances and not his age. I think that is fair.

He is a solid professional and is probably the best cover we could have gotten because he can play all over the place and will be one of the best backups in the squad in all likelihood. He can start and we probably won’t miss a beat. If we get the 2-3 signings in (Danjuma incoming already), then he was a good signing. As others have said though, he shouldn’t be used as an excuse to not sign more.

….I think lots depends on how physically competitive players are. It wasn’t a surprise that Tim Cahill’s body just gave up after years of combative performance in this league. I don’t see Young as the combative type and he’s clearly kept himself in great shape.

 

[Walken]

….I think lots depends on how physically competitive players are. It wasn’t a surprise that Tim Cahill’s body just gave up after years of combative performance in this league. I don’t see Young as the combative type and he’s clearly kept himself in great shape.

Especially those games upfront, pyhsios talk about the impact on strikers bodies when jumping with a 14 stone CB on their back, Cahill was doing that on top of the heavy on the joints demands of midfield.

 

[DualityNSNO]

Especially those games upfront, pyhsios talk about the impact on strikers bodies when jumping with a 14 stone CB on their back, Cahill was doing that on top of the heavy on the joints demands of midfield.

And on top of being on injections/painkillers pretty much all the time in his last years with us. Won't be surprised to hear that after he quit football he had to rehab for a full year after to be honest - tasking as you say is one thing, but we absolutely obliterated him (or he did it for us, depending like...).

 

[Bwenga]

Will add experience and leadership to our team, welcome

 

[Trublue12]

This signing reminds me of Paul Power, who was an inspired signing by Howard Kendall. Makes the squad stronger, just by being able to play in several positions.

 

[maccavennie]

I'd say that left back slot is his to give away now. Not sure if he could do a full season but definitely can't see him not being 1st choice.

 

[Toffe3m4n]

I'd say that left back slot is his to give away now. Not sure if he could do a full season but definitely can't see him not being 1st choice.

Think at the very least he'll kick off the season in the starting XI. Myko's injury seems to be more long term, same with Coleman.

 

[PhilRegan]

Crazy people saying he's been bought for cover . He's a starter without a doubt.

 

[Nymzee]

He's too good to be stuck at left-back.

 

[RFUS]

Great signing.

 

[MikeH72]

As good as he is we have to start immediately planning to replace him because of his age.

 

[dockroad]

He actually looks like a competent footballer which makes him stand out in our team .

 

[davids]

And on top of being on injections/painkillers pretty much all the time in his last years with us. Won't be surprised to hear that after he quit football he had to rehab for a full year after to be honest - tasking as you say is one thing, but we absolutely obliterated him (or he did it for us, depending like...).

The race to the Post Office bar with Ferguson after the final whistle wasn't the most effective warm down.

 

[Bluebonic]

Our next Gareth Barry impact wise I reckon!

 

[Noble Savage]

Our next Gareth Barry impact wise I reckon!

High bar that. Class act he was.