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Would City star provide the perfect foil for Woody in the Spurs back line?
Would City star provide the perfect foil for Woody in the Spurs back line?
Posted by: Freddie Myers, Tue 13th May 2008
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Football FanCast reporter Freddie
Myers mulls over latest rumours and rumblings
Anyone that has been a regular goer to White Hart lane this
season has never had a dull experience. It has been raining goals in this area
of north London, the only problem for Spurs fans in that it has been at both
ends.
Juande Ramos made a brave decision in light of poor defensive displays in bringing in pretty much a new back four. The signings of Hutton and Woodgate proved excellent additions but the age old problem seems to still exist when Ledley King is out of the team.
It is a problem that has become a curse of this football club for many a year and one that needs addressing and fast. When fit Ledley King alongside Jonathon Woodgate is as good pairing as you will find in the League but the problem is when King is out, Dawson, Chimbonda or Kaboul doesn't seem to be the answer.
I was interested to see in the Daily Mail this morning that Spurs had been linked with Manchester City captain Richard Dunne - as solid a defender you could hope to see, and one that surely would be a welcome addition.
The Irish star has been City's player of the year for the last three years running and has more than answered his critics, who felt he was overweight or his temperament wasn't quite right. Playing alongside the excellent Sylvan Distin seem to galvanise the player and he has carried on his good form this year alongside Micah Richards. It has been suggested that Dunne is one of those players who apparently is up in arms with the decision to release Sven from his duties and wants to move on in the summer.
Would Spurs fans welcome a move for Richard Dunne? Will his friendship with Robbie Keane sway any deal elsewhere; should the club make known their interest? Is the Irishman a more than an able deputy when King is out of the side?
I think Richard Dunne would
I think Richard Dunne would be a fair, not great signing. He can read the game well, but is prone to making rash challenges that get him seeing red too often. He would be a decent partner for Woody, would love to think that King would be in the side game after game, but we seem to have been saying that for a couple of seasons now. His friendship with Keano can only be a good thing and we wait with baited breath to see who will be starting for us in August.
I think Richard Dunne would
I think Richard Dunne would be a fair, not great signing. He can read the game well, but is prone to making rash challenges that get him seeing red too often. He would be a decent partner for Woody, would love to think that King would be in the side game after game, but we seem to have been saying that for a couple of seasons now. His friendship with Keano can only be a good thing and we wait with baited breath to see who will be starting for us in August.
Yes. A consistent performer
Yes. A consistent performer when paired with a quailty centre half. With Woodgates and Kings injury records could prove to be a very decent signing. Even better he doesnt need to adjust to the EPL like Jarque or Moya would. We need to hit the ground running and I like the fact were going for a lot of players that are already in the PL. Only real quality should be brought from abroad if it will take us to the next level. (eg Etoo, Modric, Villa...) Otherwise buy the best of the players already in the PL.
I only really think we
I only really think we should get him as a Team player not a starting player. Maybe if we consentrate on the League and UEFA, we could employ the squad rotation tactic and then with Dunne, Woodgate, Dawson, Kaboul, and a possible King, it seems we would be adequately covered, but obv with Daws and Younes, would have to be partnered with the more experienced, as they can defend playing together
*Can't* defend together
*Can't* defend together
