Blue Nosed Babe 20,517 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 16 hours ago, Laudrup1984 said: Obviously there are no guarantees in football but I'm struggling to think of the last time we signed a player that has created genuine excitement prior to their debut. Can't wait to see him play. Gazza or Laudrup Laudrup1984 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 14,513 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 17 hours ago, Laudrup1984 said: Obviously there are no guarantees in football but I'm struggling to think of the last time we signed a player that has created genuine excitement prior to their debut. Can't wait to see him play. Laudrup de Boer Gazza Butcher Flo and wee Ian Black Laudrup1984 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,647 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 17 hours ago, Tomatasauce said: 20-25 years ago it was a miracle if you played beyond 35 unless you were a gk, but with the game evolving over the years and players getting more protection from officials plus all the other things clubs do now sports science etc. Players careers should last longer I don't think it's about protection tbh it's more to do with sports scientists now being involved at clubs so players eat right, train right and live right. 25 years ago footballers were smoking, drinking and eating whatever they wanted so unless you took care of yourself then you were free to do what you wanted. I think we are and will see more and more players lasting until they reach their late 30's at a decent level.  Bobby Hume and BlueMe 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
josmc 525 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I think he’ll run amok up here if he stays fit. Genuine quality and looks in fantastic shape. If he gets the chances he will score a bucket load. giffnockger 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakbear 3,580 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 hour ago, KeyserSoze said: Laudrup de Boer Gazza Butcher Flo and wee Ian Black I was quite excited about Bruno Alves stitching up our leaky defence. Instead we were stitched up entirely Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giffnockger 4,840 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 29 minutes ago, josmc said: I think he’ll run amok up here if he stays fit. Genuine quality and looks in fantastic shape. If he gets the chances he will score a bucket load. Would be happy with 10 league goals before the end of season... josmc 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Some obsessed taig at the end trying to watch the Rangers. TheCutch, Bears r us, hawkeye and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomatasauce 1,253 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 2 hours ago, The Godfather said: I don't think it's about protection tbh it's more to do with sports scientists now being involved at clubs so players eat right, train right and live right. 25 years ago footballers were smoking, drinking and eating whatever they wanted so unless you took care of yourself then you were free to do what you wanted. I think we are and will see more and more players lasting until they reach their late 30's at a decent level.  True mate defo was more dangerous tackles back then too that are illegal nowadays Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giffnockger 4,840 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Courtyard Bear said: Some obsessed taig at the end trying to watch the Rangers. was thinking the same ha Courtyard Bear 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,634 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 People saying Defoe is in shape going by a couple of photos of him in shorts and t-shirts What do they expect? Him to be kicking about with a beer belly? Escobar 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanMK 4,654 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 5 hours ago, The Godfather said: I don't think it's about protection tbh it's more to do with sports scientists now being involved at clubs so players eat right, train right and live right. 25 years ago footballers were smoking, drinking and eating whatever they wanted so unless you took care of yourself then you were free to do what you wanted. I think we are and will see more and more players lasting until they reach their late 30's at a decent level.  I actually think that this mentality has only recently found it's way into Scottish Football. Probably just after we went down. Davis looks ridiculously leaner to what he was when he was last here. EPL clubs obviously have their players living an athlete lifestyle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,641 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Keeping Defoe fit is the key to this transfer. If so, he will score plenty but he has been prone to injury throughout his career and the hammer throwers will target him. Because of his size, I'm sure he has endured this his entire football life so fingers crossed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Shaw 30,342 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 3 hours ago, bluenoz said: Keeping Defoe fit is the key to this transfer. If so, he will score plenty but he has been prone to injury throughout his career and the hammer throwers will target him. Because of his size, I'm sure he has endured this his entire football life so fingers crossed. 563 club appearances and 57 international caps Played some amount of matches for somebody that’s been prone to injury throughout his career. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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