Stephen Appiah

mushykeogh · 05-01-2009 9:22pm #1

According to the bbc and skysports hes training with the squad with a view to signing till end of season. Quality player if he's at full fitness. Ideal partner for Modric in the centre.

Id be surprised if the defoe and downing deals arent concluded in the next few days, despite all the talk from their clubs it seems as they will prob join.

Any thoughts?

therecklessone · 05-01-2009 9:47pm

Very few players available who I would like to see in on a long term deal to play in the middle, he is a good short term option and if he can prove himself then why not? Will bring some much-needed experience to the squad, could be a bit like the signing of Naybet and Davids.

tippspur · 06-01-2009 12:06am

We could do with him ok, sign him up fast..

Frisbee · 06-01-2009 12:08am

Was hoping we could grab him in the summer. And then in January but looks like you's have it sown up.

Fair play to ya, he's a quality player and if he can put that knee injury behind him he'll do a fantastic job for you's.

Hatch99 · 06-01-2009 8:50am

If he gets himself fully fit, he could be an excellent addition to the squad.

positivenote · 06-01-2009 2:52pm

I remember him playing with Essien in the world cup in 06 and he stood out. Alays a fan since then... used to play with his socks around his ankles ala galvin:)
i reckon he could prove to be a quality signing, but if he's a success we'll proberbly sell him like we usually do

Wendell Gee · 06-01-2009 5:34pm

He's only 28, so if injury is Ok we could have a winner. Should sign him on a pay for play for 2 years, or risk losing him in summer if he's fit and proven. With him and Finnan, harry would have pulled two good rabbits out of the hat

positivenote · 06-01-2009 5:47pm

whats this finnan info??? i havent heard a whisper at all about it

SuprSi · 06-01-2009 5:50pm

I heard it on the radio today that apparently Harry's trying to organise a loan deal for Finnan. Dunno how reliable it is and I haven't heard any ITK speak about it so it's probably not true.

therecklessone · 06-01-2009 5:56pm

Finnan move has been rumoured for about two weeks now, was on FTL before Christmas.

Espanyol want a permanent move apparently.

tippspur · 07-01-2009 12:37am

Why do we need Finnan ???

Hatch99 · 07-01-2009 8:47am

tippspur wrote: »

Why do we need Finnan ???

He's a very solid right full, which would allow Harry move Corluka into the middle alongside Woodgate. Although in fairness, Dawson has been solid enough recently.

keane=cock · 07-01-2009 10:30am

true but what about hutton when he gets back although i think he is out for the season so....

maybe thinkin of putting corluka as a defensive mid fielder?

Hatch99 · 07-01-2009 11:17am

keane=cock wrote: »

true but what about hutton when he gets back although i think he is out for the season so....

maybe thinkin of putting corluka as a defensive mid fielder?

Nah dont think Corluka will work as a defensive midfielder, he's either a right full or centre half. Hutton will be the long term right back, but i dont think we will see him until next season, even when he retirned this season he did'nt seem right.

Harry must'nt fancy Gunter, hence the hunt for Finnan.

Manic087 · 07-01-2009 1:03pm

Finnan also has the experience of covering as a left-back too. He already said in an interview that with Assou-Ekotto out, if Bale takes a knock there's no-one to cover. Finnan can also provide this and I think he'd be a very shrewd loan dealif possible. But as already pointed out, if he plays right-back it frees up Charlie to play centre-back. Win-win situation.

Also hope Appiah over his injury. Would be a great addition to midfield. Wonder if Pompey would like Jenas???

keane=cock · 07-01-2009 3:51pm

Hatch99 wrote: »

Nah dont think Corluka will work as a defensive midfielder, he's either a right full or centre half. Hutton will be the long term right back, but i dont think we will see him until next season, even when he retirned this season he did'nt seem right.

Harry must'nt fancy Gunter, hence the hunt for Finnan.

dont understand that. i think gunter has done himself well whenever he played this season. did little wrong and was quite solid.

my comings of corluka being a dm was just cos he is so calm on the ball.

also why do people call him charlie? never got that one

Hatch99 · 07-01-2009 4:10pm

Yeah its his nickname, not sure why. Maybe its because he's mad for the charlie

I-Bleed-White · 07-01-2009 4:12pm

Admit to only knowing of Appiah by reputation having never seen him play but found this video on youtube with him playing for Fernabache, first goals a peach:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71qnXOQXjbM

If he can do a few of them i'll be a happy bunny. Really lacking a classy striking midfielder. I know Modric is capable of running in some goals but thus far he's only got the tap ins.

With us playing 4-4-2 now what is going to happen to JJ. Modric Zokora have to be the starting midfielders so where does poor oul JJ fit in. He can't be happy with the Appiah situation.

SuprSi · 07-01-2009 4:44pm

I-Bleed-White wrote: »

With us playing 4-4-2 now what is going to happen to JJ. Modric Zokora have to be the starting midfielders so where does poor oul JJ fit in. He can't be happy with the Appiah situation.

Will he be unhappy enough to make a proper effort in the middle though? It doesn't seem to matter what happens around Jenas, he just never seems to deliver except the odd time when playing Arsenal. He's had so much time to prove his worth and it hasn't happened, and if a better midfielder comes along and takes his place he has only himself to blame.