Best “ past their prime “ signings
Best “ past their prime “ signings
Teddy Sherringham joined Man Utd aged 31 and won 3 premier league titles , 1 FA cup ,1 champions league, 1 intercontinental cup , 1 charity shield and scored 31 goals in 3 seasons . Not bad for an old timer striker.
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Grezza...
Barton...
Barton...
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Dale stephens?
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For us, Joey Barton and Ian Wright.
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Paul Cook.
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David May
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Dobo coming back.
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At the time of JB signing I was not impressed but how he proved me wrong. Probably my favourite claret since Dean Marney.
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Tommy Hutchison was like an old wizard.
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For us? Paul Cook, Ian Wright, Mitchell Thomas, Grezza, Joey Barton.Paul Robinson
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And Doboboatshed bill wrote: ↑Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:57 pmFor us? Paul Cook, Ian Wright, Mitchell Thomas, Grezza, Joey Barton.Paul Robinson
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Jon Walters*
* but for the injuries
* but for the injuries
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Keith Newton
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Ibrahimović did pretty well when he went to Man United, a lot thought it might be a step too far at his age.
For us Barton and Grezza stand out.
For us Barton and Grezza stand out.
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John McGreal.
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Steven Reid
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Graham Alexander. Massively underwhelmed when we signed him, thought he was past it, but what a player he turned out to be.
Barton to a lesser extent because I knew he had the quality, it was just a case of keeping the temperament under control which Dyche did with aplomb.
Barton to a lesser extent because I knew he had the quality, it was just a case of keeping the temperament under control which Dyche did with aplomb.
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As per the others, Grezza and Barton were outstanding and not over a handful of appearances.
How good was Barton despite his reputation?
Alexander was PNE and always a thorn in our side. He was even better when he signed for us. Is there a better penalty conversion rate in the modern era ?
How good was Barton despite his reputation?
Alexander was PNE and always a thorn in our side. He was even better when he signed for us. Is there a better penalty conversion rate in the modern era ?
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Me, you guys just don’t know it yet..
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Ian Britton, Leighton James (3rdt time) and Billy Rodaway helped to save us
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Grandad was fantastic for us.
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Willie Donachie was quality
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This name was mentioned out of context earlier in the thread, but he's a player we've never replaced.
Dean Marney, Dean Marney, Dean Marney.
Dean Marney, Dean Marney, Dean Marney.
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This far and no one has mentioned Stephen Defour?
I'm pretty sure the previous posters just don't understand...
I'm pretty sure the previous posters just don't understand...
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Paul Gascoigne.
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I'm surprised no one has mentioned possibly the best two:-
Peter Noble and Keith Newton
Peter Noble and Keith Newton
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Loved Hutchinson, he had a great technique to win penalties
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I would agree with many on here but, as said previously, Keith Newton was fantastic.
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Keith Newton by a country mile
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Another for Keith Newton, wins hands down
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Andy Cole did pretty well.
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I'm not so sure that Defour was past his best, I think it might have been a case that his midfield compatriots had up the ante. De Bruyne?
Besides, he was never quite a regular for Belgium.
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Bringing Tom Heaton back will surpass them all.
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Surely past their prime signings have to be into their 30s so Steven Defour can't be a shout as good as he was
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Keith Newton Peter Noble Grezza Joey Barton Erik Pieters
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Agree with several other posters...Keith Newton. What a class act he was.
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Maybe a debatable one: Andy Payton.
Was 30ish when he signed for us and had been regularly playing at a higher level so could be argued he was past his best.
He looked to be on his prime to me though.
Was 30ish when he signed for us and had been regularly playing at a higher level so could be argued he was past his best.
He looked to be on his prime to me though.
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I never fully appreciated how technically good Cole was until i saw him play for us
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You also need to remember that the likes of Hutchison were playing in Division 3.
I agree with Keith Newton. One might add Tony Waiters from just before that era.
But surely it must be Graham Alexander. Finished really as a full back but brought in at the age of 36 by Steve Cotterill to play in midfield. Unfortunately because of injuries he didn't get much of a chance as SC was forced to use him as a defender. When he was played in midfield he proved to be a real gem and managed to up his game in the Premier League (as did most of Owen Coyle's old soldiers like Caldwell and Carlisle). I agree they weren't up to the task but it was an amazing effort and he got his only season in the sun at nearly the end of a marvellous career.
I agree with Keith Newton. One might add Tony Waiters from just before that era.
But surely it must be Graham Alexander. Finished really as a full back but brought in at the age of 36 by Steve Cotterill to play in midfield. Unfortunately because of injuries he didn't get much of a chance as SC was forced to use him as a defender. When he was played in midfield he proved to be a real gem and managed to up his game in the Premier League (as did most of Owen Coyle's old soldiers like Caldwell and Carlisle). I agree they weren't up to the task but it was an amazing effort and he got his only season in the sun at nearly the end of a marvellous career.
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I am so glad many posters chose Keith Newton. He was indeed a class act. Astute signing by Jimmy Adamson. RIP Keith and thanks for the memories.Suratclaret wrote: ↑Thu Feb 11, 2021 7:24 amAgree with several other posters...Keith Newton. What a class act he was.
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Dean Marney has been mentioned on here. How was he past his prime?