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More rumours - Edgar Davids...
Posted:
Mon Jan 24, 2005 3:39 pmby Ola Mr Benitez
Source SKYSPORTS.
Interesting or is he a has been...
Internazionale boss Roberto Mancini is insisting that Edgar Davids will not be sold this winter, despite growing speculation that the Dutchman will move on.
Davids has sound himself on the periphery of the Inter team - and although Mancini insists that it is injuries that have cost him his place, the midfielder is believed to be considering his options.
Mancini is not looking for a sale before the end of the month, believing Davids will become a force in the coming months.
"Davids is an Inter player," asserted Mancini.
"He has had frequent fitness problems which is why he has not been playing.
"He was called up for the Bologna game, but had more problems.
"He will be useful in the future."
Despite the coach's statement, Davids could well be a late mover in this transfer window - with a whole host of clubs keen to sign the former Barca loan-star.
Indeed, Liverpool are one of the clubs believed to be watching the situation carefully - with Rafa Benitez keen to add steel to his midfield.
Posted:
Mon Jan 24, 2005 3:40 pmby A.B.
Why would be buy a player whose injured?
Posted:
Mon Jan 24, 2005 8:02 pmby The Ace1983
There's no point in signing Davids. Yes, he was one of the best in the world, but he's past his best now, and the fitness issue is just a small part of it. His attitude is legendarily fussy, childish and frustrating. We need younger faces and better personalities, people who want t learn, adapt and then excel in the red shirt. Davids would be a lavish buy, and can we afford to sit in the lap of luxury?
Posted:
Mon Jan 24, 2005 8:46 pmby crazyhorse
He would be a good signing - he has a few good years left in him yet. I believe as a player he is ideal for the PL, although he has a rep for being a bit of a ******...
Posted:
Mon Jan 24, 2005 8:47 pmby Woollyback
personally think he's way past his best
Posted:
Mon Jan 24, 2005 8:51 pmby Tobin*LFC*
he so old he wears glasses even on da pitch 
Posted:
Mon Jan 24, 2005 9:14 pmby stmichael
Ola Mr Benitez wrote:Source SKYSPORTS.
Interesting or is he a has been...
Internazionale boss Roberto Mancini is insisting that Edgar Davids will not be sold this winter, despite growing speculation that the Dutchman will move on.
Davids has sound himself on the periphery of the Inter team - and although Mancini insists that it is injuries that have cost him his place, the midfielder is believed to be considering his options.
Mancini is not looking for a sale before the end of the month, believing Davids will become a force in the coming months.
"Davids is an Inter player," asserted Mancini.
"He has had frequent fitness problems which is why he has not been playing.
"He was called up for the Bologna game, but had more problems.
"He will be useful in the future."
Despite the coach's statement, Davids could well be a late mover in this transfer window - with a whole host of clubs keen to sign the former Barca loan-star.
Indeed, Liverpool are one of the clubs believed to be watching the situation carefully - with Rafa Benitez keen to add steel to his midfield.
Well, he's shipped out Diao, Alonso's injured, Gerrard's carrying an injury, Biscan's a joke, Hamann's lost it recently, and the Academy graduates have done ****** all to suggest they can step in and do a decent job.
That's a "Yes
Posted:
Tue Jan 25, 2005 6:23 amby Alanay
Can we get any good midfield from EPL ?
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Tue Jan 25, 2005 6:56 amby L-type
Does he speak English? We need to form a team, and it will be hard if the players can't communicate. I hope that's an area Benitez works on.
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Tue Jan 25, 2005 8:12 amby woof woof !
crazyhorse wrote:He would be a good signing - he has a few good years left in him yet. I believe as a player he is ideal for the PL, although he has a rep for being a bit of a ******...
Davids will be 32 in march .If we are serious about rebuilding our team lets not turn LFC into a rest home for players who are only one or two seasons away from retirement.
Posted:
Tue Jan 25, 2005 9:25 amby Ola Mr Benitez
I agree Woof, however I think there is always room in all the great teams for a couple of older heads. man U have Roy Keane, Newcastle have Shearer. In our most succesful season of the last 10 years we had Gary McAllister. I don't hink Davids is the answer, but I don't think its particulary his age that is the problem.
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Tue Jan 25, 2005 9:53 amby woof woof !
Keane and Shearer were intergral parts of their respective teams , thay didn't join them in the twilight of their careers . .Everybody points to McAllister when arguing in support of signing older players forgetting that he was the exception rather than the rule .We got very lucky with Gary Mac ,not only did he have the skills he also had the heart ,I wouldn't expect that from every aging player who are looking for a final pay off as their career winds down.
Posted:
Tue Jan 25, 2005 10:23 amby policy
I think that just writing a player off because of his age in our given situation with limited funds is not being thoughtful.
If everyone is right, we shouldn't sign anyone older than 27? Come on.
Posted:
Tue Jan 25, 2005 2:04 pmby The Canadian Red Army
woof woof ! wrote:Keane and Shearer were intergral parts of their respective teams , thay didn't join them in the twilight of their careers . .Everybody points to McAllister when arguing in support of signing older players forgetting that he was the exception rather than the rule .We got very lucky with Gary Mac ,not only did he have the skills he also had the heart ,I wouldn't expect that from every aging player who are looking for a final pay off as their career winds down.
i wouldnt mind signing him, but a player like that would expect to be in the 11, not warming the bench. He would just guff about playing time for a player of his calibre. He would be the same as if we signed Bellemy with alittle less guff.
