25 Aug 2015 12:59:42
ESPN saying Celtic are interested in Fulhams Fernando Amorebieta who can play CB and LB
25 Aug 2015 13:53:32
Said he would have been a good bosman a while ago. I still think he'd be a good signing we could certainly do with some experience at the back.
25 Aug 2015 15:57:17
It would be good if we could get a couple of experienced heads in to add to our talented young squad. He'd be a good signing as would Soriano as mentioned by another poster. Our strategy is to buy young players, develop them and sell them on but having some experienced players in the squad could help to develop the young players even further. Would benefit the team and the business model. Every signing we make doesn't have to be 23 and under!
25 Aug 2015 16:56:03
LM I couldn't agree more. We already have a squad with some great young prospects. Just think that the team could do with an older head in each department, for now. Players who have played at a high level would also act as an extra coach to these young players like you say.
Karanka spoke highly of Amorabieta from the perspective of being a role model for his young squad. Bit surprised Boro aren't after him permanently he did well when he featured. Not sure what happened at Fulham but I suspect Mad Magath might have been it. This is a player who for the best part of a decade was one of La Liga's most impressive defenders, played a European final and in the Copa America. When Virgil leaves his would be a goid signing as we could bring him in, plus maybe young CB with pedigree and still have change. Or for the sake of our opponents in a lot of league games just have O'Connell play more.
Amorabieta, somebody new, Boyata and O'Connell. Lustig and Mulgrew can step in if needed and Ambrose can be punted. If we bring somebody else with a good delivery and set piece then Mulgrew can go too. That's the only aspect he has over the rest of our midfield now. And this line-up would make him 6th choice CB imo.
25 Aug 2015 19:44:52
Agree Jim he's a decent player and would be good on nights like tonight at LB. Here's hoping