In terms of PL experience I mean that he has shown he is capable of performing at that level. I've had the argument before about the fact that individual players can be good within a poor side. Defending isn't the sole responsibility of the defence - it's a team game. Being in a poor Norwich side doesn't mean Godfrey doesn't have ability - Gana Gueye and Jack Grealish played in an awful Villa side that were relegated a few seasons back.
I think the signing was made because the opportunity was there. That may not have been the case with other positions and I don't dispute the requirement for strengthening. But if you can't do a deal for a priority position you really need that doesn't mean you shouldn't do any other deals. It's not a one at a time system, multiple deals are often being worked on at once all at varying stages.
He's been available for 4 (I think) league games. The fact he isn't an automatic starter at this stage really is a non-issue.
Additionally - Saying we have the likes of Gibson or Gbamin as an emergency central defender really doesn't counter the case for signing Godfrey. If a player isn't considered good enough, fit enough or ready to play to the level required then their availability is irrelevant. See Niasse, Bolassie or that garbage full back we got from Southampton whose name I can't remember!
Again, wouldnt argue with players in a bad team not being bad, there were plenty of shouts for Aarons from Norwich, slab head and the wee rat across the park two others from a relagated side.
But in my opinion, when everyones making noise about FFP and that our hands are tied to an extent, the priority wasnt a CH for the future. Keane's 27 and we've just gave him a new 4 year contract. Mina 26 and only two years into his and plenty on here have him as a starting CH, and Masons only 24.
£25m towards a position were we really need reinforced, if that means paying £45m for a player that will make a difference rather than Brands usual £20m middle of the road stuff then thats where i think we should be spending.
