Summer Transfer Window Rumours & Ratings

[Zidane98]

Arsenal will get a good 3-4 seasons out of Cech if they sign him. Has only 1 year left on his Chelsea deal. Would expect the transfer fee to be 8-10m.

 

[BlueBen]

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.

 

[SM]

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.

 

[BlueBen]

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.

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.

 

[Bojan KantKick]

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.

 

[Cruyff14]

Don't think he becomes a Tottenham legend unless he wins something. He's a great goalkeeper but is that enough to give you legend status at a club?

That's how easy it is to become a legend at Spurs.

 

[Cruyff14]

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

 

[Genesis67]

No doubt he is better than both of those.

Agreed.

 

[Bojan KantKick]

Athletico are after Chicha

 

[pantskyle]

Athletico are after Chicha

15m plus Hernandez should get it done.

 

[BlueBen]

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.

 

[Cruyff14]

33 is early 30s.

And VDS played til he was 41.

33 is not old for a keeper.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

This is more hilarious by the minute.

 

[pantskyle]

Anyone that thinks Cech is passed it is a moron.

 

[BlueBen]

33 is early 30s.

And VDS played til he was 41.

33 is not old for a keeper.

True but players like VDS and Buffon are the exception, not the rule.

 

[Gak Attack]

I would happily take Cech. Quality and done it all, great for any squad.

 

[Flameboy]

Cech was amazing for us in the games he played this season just gone.

 

[Zidane98]

Cech is not finished. His best years are behind him obviously but still has 3 seasons of quality EPL goalkeeping left in him.

 

[SM]

True but players like VDS and Buffon are the exception, not the rule.

And Schwarzer, and David James, and.... most keepers play until 40/41.

 

[Nallad]

Cech was amazing for us in the games he played this season just gone.

Yep, every time he had to step up for us this season he was immense

 

[TubbsFarquhar]

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.

 

[craigos]

Don't think he becomes a Tottenham legend unless he wins something. He's a great goalkeeper but is that enough to give you legend status at a club?

You have to win something to become a legend of a club? Yeah, na.

 

[Latro]

You have to win something to become a legend of a club? Yeah, na.

You do if you play for a big club.

 

[Jatz]

You have to win something to become a legend of a club? Yeah, na.

Absolutely you do.

Not the PL. Just something.

Who's career would you rather? Buckley or Voss?

 

[Shoei]

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....