Having medical according to Sky. Getting on a bit, not the quickest, but committed, experienced and definitely captain material. Also not expensive: free agent and won't be on huge wages.
Not slagging the decision to sign him as long as the financials are all right but he is 33 has never played anywhere other than Scotland? and that is a CCC league. What the hell can't be any worse.
He was at Coventry City, who used to a prem side, has great leadership but might not have the pace, still we need to freshen things up and he has some experience,and he's free. has to be worth a try at least,is he hungry,1 last chance,prove old club wrong.can pards get the best?
[cite]Posted By: pickwick[/cite]Not slagging the decision to sign him as long as the financials are all right but he is 33 has never played anywhere other than Scotland? and that is a CCC league. What the hell can't be any worse.
I think we have to be realistic with the type of signing we can make considering the position we are in an the money we have to spend.
I've not seen anything of the bloke but if he can organise the defence so that we stop gifting goals from set pieces then it could be a good short term solution.
I'd sign him, if only on a short-term contract, as others have said he's not the best, or the quickest and maybe getting on a bit, but he's cheap, and will give our defence some backbone. That's what we need right now.
Pure and simple, although he is scottish, he's a quality centre back who has played international level and helped hearts get into europe and kind of challenge Celtic and RANGERS for honours. I really wish CAFC fans would stop moaning about wages, age, contracts, etc etc.....for god sake both above clubs and others are in for him, so he must have something. I've seen him play and he's better than what we have. So be bloody grateful we are able to sign some fresh faces after Mr I Dowie chucked our cash away on average foriegn no ones......
i've never heard of the bloke, but like what's being said so far. The age thing means nothing, people were saying that about Sheringham over seven years ago !!!
He was there last night, they showed him in the stand with his agent not once but twice and Richard Keys also confirmed that he had been in talks with us. It must be close, noone would hang around and watch a gmae if they were not serious about signing.
got to be a good signing. he is someone who will open his mouth when he thinks things aren't right. we need this kind of player that will shout and kick some arses.
Just looked him up, been playing in Denmark recently for a few months.
According to wiki, he had trials at Doncaster and Blackpool, neither wanted him. Although he did say he wanted to play abroad, so maybe he did get a few offers from English clubs.
[cite]Posted By: lancashire lad[/cite]Jorge Costa wasn't that bad hen he played for us and he had Fish with him, or was it Fortune?
It was mostly Fortune although Fish was around then - (Young-Fish-Costa-Fortune).
Costa though was one of the best defenders in Europe and subsequent to leaving Charlton went on to win the UEFA Cup and then the CL a year later. I think Pressley has had his day and we don't need another defender with the manoevrability of an oil tanker.
[cite]Posted By: AFKABartram[/cite]i've never heard of the bloke, but like what's being said so far. The age thing means nothing, people were saying that about Sheringham over seven years ago !!!
Curbishley tried to sign him for Charlton when he had a falling out at Hearts. He ended up signing with Celtic.
Very strong leader, and was/is a very good player. Don't know how much he has left in the tank, but given the situation, someone that you'd want on your side in the trenches.
[cite]Posted By: AFKABartram[/cite]i've never heard of the bloke, but like what's being said so far. The age thing means nothing, people were saying that about Sheringham over seven years ago !!!
Curbishley tried to sign him for Charlton when he had a falling out at Hearts. He ended up signing with Celtic.
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Pards it was, trying to sighn him 2 years ago.
My head tells me he's now too slow, but heart tells me he might just help get that dressing room in shape.
Can he do a Jorge Costa?
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hes for the now not the future..
I think we have to be realistic with the type of signing we can make considering the position we are in an the money we have to spend.
I've not seen anything of the bloke but if he can organise the defence so that we stop gifting goals from set pieces then it could be a good short term solution.
"I have an offer from Switzerland to play in their top league," said Pressley. "It is a very exciting proposition and one I might take up.
"But I have a couple of options down south, so nothing is definite."
Would we be interested for his leadership now til the end of the season? Available on a free, but 35 years old.
Hmm - as long as its to replace Hudson and not to go beside him. It'd be like having two airgraft carriers at the back with that sort of mobility
According to wiki, he had trials at Doncaster and Blackpool, neither wanted him. Although he did say he wanted to play abroad, so maybe he did get a few offers from English clubs.
Sounds like he's not good enough any more.
It was mostly Fortune although Fish was around then - (Young-Fish-Costa-Fortune).
Costa though was one of the best defenders in Europe and subsequent to leaving Charlton went on to win the UEFA Cup and then the CL a year later. I think Pressley has had his day and we don't need another defender with the manoevrability of an oil tanker.
And yeah, Costa was also Porto captain while winning European trophies with them, very different to Pressley.
Curbishley tried to sign him for Charlton when he had a falling out at Hearts. He ended up signing with Celtic.
Very strong leader, and was/is a very good player. Don't know how much he has left in the tank, but given the situation, someone that you'd want on your side in the trenches.
Joge Costa wasn't bad...Jeez mate that's something of an understatement if I may say so..... he was fing awesome!!!!!
He was 35 in October!
Just saw it on BBC and as we were linked with him couple of years ago in the prem, I wondered what the reaction towards him would be now.
Pards it was, trying to sighn him 2 years ago.
My head tells me he's now too slow, but heart tells me he might just help get that dressing room in shape.
Can he do a Jorge Costa?
Probably just the rumour mill spinning away, lol