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Ok, so he'll be an improvement on what Arsenal have, and will come relatively cheaply. Not exactly being mugged off then are they?
Who said they are being "mugged off"?

As I said, I think he is an upgrade - I suppose I just disagree with others, for the reasons I've already given, as to how big an upgrade.
 

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Who said they are being "mugged off"?

As I said, I think he is an upgrade - I suppose I just disagree with others, for the reasons I've already given, as to how big an upgrade.
Wealstone Raider. Since you agreed with him I assumed it was your view too. If not fair enough but he's still wrong all on his own. :p
 

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Wealstone Raider. Since you agreed with him I assumed it was your view too. If not fair enough but he's still wrong all on his own. :p
He said that he thought that Cech was "finished".

I said that I wouldn't quite go that far, but that I do think that there are reasons for doubt as to whether he will return as the keeper that he was, and that I find it odd that everyone simply assumes that that will be the case.
 

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He said that he thought that Cech was "finished".

I said that I wouldn't quite go that far, but that I do think that there are reasons for doubt as to whether he will return as the keeper that he was, and that I find it odd that everyone simply assumes that that will be the case.
i guess it's because of his reputation (hardest trainer, first to arrive, last to leave, etc) and the fact that he wasn't injured, he just wasn't playing. He might have lost a bit, but he'll still be a damn fine keeper.
 

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He said that he thought that Cech was "finished".

I said that I wouldn't quite go that far, but that I do think that there are reasons for doubt as to whether he will return as the keeper that he was, and that I find it odd that everyone simply assumes that that will be the case.
Cech is finished - Chelsea mugging off Arsenal as usual
 

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He's 33 as of last month... that is barely even "mid-30s" if at all.
Fine, early to mid-30s. Either way, clearly closer to the end of his career than the start and the age at which most players begin (or are already) slowing down, and that's without virtually a season out of the game in which they are at least maintaining rhythm and continuity.
 

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Can't believe someone said Cech is finished! He was excellent for us when Courtois was unavailable plus he would be an upgrade on Ospina/Szczesny so he would be a great get for them. If he does go then you would have to think one of Ospina or Szczesny will seek opportunities elsewhere. Heard that a Turkish club (Fenerbahce?) are after Ospina.
 

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True but players like VDS and Buffon are the exception, not the rule.
Tim Howard - 36 still playing
David James - 39 at Portsmouth
David Seaman - 38 when he left Arsenal - 40 At Man City
Mark Schwarzer - 41 at Chelsea
Brad Friedel - 43

And they are the only ones I can remember off the top of my head....
 
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