Ollie10 26 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Apoligies if we already have a thread like this or if it's in the wrong place but thought it would be worth while starting a thread where people could post stories of transfers from outside the boro that catch your interest. notice that shay given has signed a 5 year deal with villa.....i know he's a keeper but surely a gamble on offering a 5 year contract to a 35 year old! Link to post Share on other sites
Armster 29 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 the thing is, they've a history of aging keepers. an american one comes to mind :) Link to post Share on other sites
Vergilius 2 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Given is a very good goalkeeper, and he can probably do a nice job for five more years. Link to post Share on other sites
boro-unger 3,818 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 and he probably insisted on a long term deal as it's going to be his last one. Link to post Share on other sites
Ollie10 26 Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 no doubting his ability.....just uncommon thats all. hasnt played a lot of fotball over the last 12 months and could catch him up Link to post Share on other sites
Prowler 197 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Not that uncommon... Friedel, VDS etc... Link to post Share on other sites
Huntsboro 17 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I was gonna say, Van Der Sar is 42-43, isn't he and he's only just hung up his gloves. Going back, David Seaman played until well into his Forties, as did Neville Southall (though I think Schmeichel retired in his late 30s). Don't think Villa will regret signing Given. I'm sure he'll do a fine job. Link to post Share on other sites
Ollie10 26 Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 not saying signing a keeper at that age is uncommon just saying that offering a 5 year deal to a player in his mid thirties doesn't happen every day. Link to post Share on other sites
boro-unger 3,818 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 boateng and greening both to forest. think boateng might be a bit past it at 35. Link to post Share on other sites
Somerset Boro 98 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 do you think big Mac does not realise how long he has been out of the english game at domestic level??? gorgeous george is getting on a bit now for the middle of the park. how old is greening now??? he is hoping some of his old players will still have enough magic to take them to the top. Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,176 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 And now JFH has joined the coaching staff!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Somerset Boro 98 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 i am waiting for them to announce Viduka is the new fitness coach :D Link to post Share on other sites
boro-unger 3,818 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 haha, it's a right old boys club isn't it. They are playing PSV a couple of days before us as well. Link to post Share on other sites
CurtisFleming 86 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Guy Moussi wont be happy if he loses his place to George Link to post Share on other sites
Somerset Boro 98 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 i don't think anyone would be happy about losing their place to George these days :D Link to post Share on other sites
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