At the very least I would replace Gallas with Caulker next season
I've always thought that's a given by now considering Gallas is virtually finished with us
At the very least I would replace Gallas with Caulker next season
Folks, I think we need to starting internalising that The King is at the end. Consideration of our CB roster, I am pained to say, should not include him in the thinking.
Then, late in the contest, Jordan Archer, who had had little to deal with, dealt with a short low cross from Dale Johnson by diverting it away with an outstretched leg.
Jordan only touched the ball or made any saves in the last 20 mins.
[/td]Walters made the game's first attempt on goal in the ninth minute, getting the better of Kyle Naughton.
Crouch tried to connect with an Etherington cross but was beaten to the ball by Naughton.
Why bring in Russell Martin (not having a go at all here)? For me, should have been Naughton at RB and Drury at LB.
Naughton: 7 bruises out of 10. Was, again, assured and nothing got passed him. Wish he wouldn't always shoot from range, though he obviously can.
Naughton - 5.5 - Defended fine I guess but some greedy shots towards the end.
If we can't sign Naughton I will be devastated! Excellent player but very pricey - we should push the boat out to get him.
Definitely need to either keep Naughton or get a decent RB in.
Naughton is not close to getting in because Walker and Richards are better than him atm. If there were a load of injuries, maybe.
[/td]According to Croatian press is suspected hamstring and 3-4 weeks off.
The Croatia international suffered a torn thigh muscle in the game against Sweden and will be out of action for at least two weeks.
Ironically, against Bayern. The only position we can not replace.
Corluka is not particularly fast, but he has a good positional play.
In the TV interview with Bayer04 Voeller it sounds to me like that as if it is in our hands if Corluka to stay here.
They had just been hoping that we have a real option to buy. Say, if we take the option to bid and no one else can. Seems probably not to be so.
Would be good if he stays, because then we would have resolved for years, our vulnerability to the position.
[/td]Steven Caulker rightly takes his place at the back in our Premier League Team of the Week (ESPNStar).
Steve Caulker played as big a part in this victory as anyone. It was his assist that provided the opening for Gylfi Sigurdsson's sensational opener. And it was the centre-back's resilience that kept the Latics at bay to provide his team's 10th clean sheet of the season. Did you know? Caulker has made the second most clearances (113) of any Swansea player this season, despite playing in just 16 games (Garth Crooks's team of the week).
The Northern Irish Swans chief admitted there is little chance of looking to make him a permanent addition to the Liberty ranks after suggesting Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has big plans for him at White Hart Lane.
Steven is going to be a top player. He is only 20 years of age but he's been a dominant player for us, brilliant all season. He's still got a lot to learn and improve on in his career but he is wonderful talent for his age and he has a great future ahead of him.
I've been out on loan and done my bread-and-butter work. Next season I will be looking to break into the Tottenham team. I'd love to play in the Champions League next year.
Caulker's ball to Siggy was pure class.
Caulker and Gylfi are going to leave two massive holes in the spine of our team in the summer.
[/td]The line up today was influenced by injury and ill health though I was surprised not to see Bassong.
Bassong is potentially our best defender, he's a cut above anything we have at the club, if he's fit, play him, he's certainly letter than Berra or Stearman.
Team selection was shocking. Bassong on the bench? He must be wondering what he's got himself into.
How could be not select Bassong? Utter joke!
To not play a fit Bassong ahead of Stearman/Berra is a totally baffling decision.
Bassong has quality and needs to come in and then you either need to partner him with either Jody Craddock or Roger Johnson.
Bassong MUST be recalled.
Johnson and Bassong are our best centre halves. Not even open to debate.
Vertoghen has been good when I've seen him for the most part. He did have a few brain farts but overall he exudes a calm and composed demeanour.
Kaboul, Dawson, Caulker, Vertoghen with King for one more season looks a good line up to me.
I've always thought that's a given by now considering Gallas is virtually finished with us
Yep, would be very happy with that.....Vertoghen has been good when I've seen him for the most part. He did have a few brain farts but overall he exudes a calm and composed demeanour.
Kaboul, Dawson, Caulker, Vertoghen with King for one more season looks a good line up to me.
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