Carlos Cuellar anyone?

Post by **REB** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:10 pm

i watch a bit rangers on setanta and he does look a good player but this is scotland and st mirren,kilmarnock etc tc and not man u chelsea etc etc,,
as for the post saying we have two footballers,, dont think kolo is in the Franz beckenbauer mold just yet

Romford Pele · Post by **Romford Pele** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:21 pm

I have watched him alot as follow rangers a bit he would be a good addition to the squad as he is a very good defender plus would only cost a few million which is a bonus

Post by **QuartzGooner** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:25 pm

I Hate Hleb wrote:YEAH BUT TOM WATT ALSO RATES EBOUE AND THINKS GILBERTO IS STILL A GREAT PLAYER, SO THAT'S NOT SAYING MUCH!! ALTHOUGH I LIKE HIM, TOM WATT IS ONE OF THE ROSE-TINTED GLASSES BRIGADE - NOT SO MUCH GLASS HALF-FULL, AS ONE BRIMMING OVER - AS WITNESSED BY HIS PERFORMANCES ON ARSENAL TV. HE DOES FIND IT HARD TO SAY ANYTHING CRITICAL ABOUT ANY ARSENAL PLAYER.

True..but then as host of that channel he might have certain guidelines?

Post by **I Hate Hleb** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:48 pm

MAYBE, BUT HE CERTAINLY WOULDN'T BE COMPELLED TO JUMP UP AND DEFEND A CERTAIN PLAYER WHEN A CALLER OR GUEST WAS BEING CRITICAL OF THEM, AS HE OFTEN DOES.

THEREFORE I'M ALMOST 100% SURE THAT WHAT COMES OUT OF TOM'S MOUTH ON TV ARE THINGS THAT HE GENUINELY BELIEVES, AS OPPOSED TO HIM JUST TOWING SOME KIND OF 'PARTY LINE'.

Cornie · Post by **Cornie** » Fri May 02, 2008 6:56 am

If anyone saw the Fiorentina Rangers match last night you would have seen just how good Cuellar is. He is a quality player, he was immense last night. If we don't try and sign I am sure someonoe else will!

Swale_Gooner1985 · Post by **Swale_Gooner1985** » Fri May 02, 2008 8:59 am

if its Centre backs we are looking for - two words ALEX SONG! That lad is the future, brings the ball out of defence really well, and he had a tremendous leap, best header of the ball at the back along with Sagna

augie · Post by **augie** » Fri May 02, 2008 9:25 am

Swale_Gooner1985 wrote:if its Centre backs we are looking for - two words ALEX SONG! That lad is the future, brings the ball out of defence really well, and he had a tremendous leap, best header of the ball at the back along with Sagna

Are you kidding me

Where was that tremendous leap last monday night in derby where he not alone didnt jump off the ground for the cross when derby scored their 1st goal but he also turned his back on it

We have enough average players on the team as it is without putting song in one of the most crucial positions in any team

Have to also say that I didnt think a lot of cuellar in the air last night although I missed the 2nd half. In the 1st half and in extra time I thought it was the fiorentina players who were winning the flick ons and knock downs to onrushing players

Swale_Gooner1985 · Post by **Swale_Gooner1985** » Fri May 02, 2008 9:28 am

All the games Song has come in for he has played really well, particularly Reading, he is a good young talent, he won more headers against Reading than Tour and Gallas have won all year i think1

augie · Post by **augie** » Fri May 02, 2008 9:30 am

Winning more headers than those 2 is no great starting point cos if it was we would have senderos as our starting centre back

Cornie · Post by **Cornie** » Fri May 02, 2008 9:42 am

augie wrote:
Swale_Gooner1985 wrote:if its Centre backs we are looking for - two words ALEX SONG! That lad is the future, brings the ball out of defence really well, and he had a tremendous leap, best header of the ball at the back along with Sagna

Are you kidding me Where was that tremendous leap last monday night in derby where he not alone didnt jump off the ground for the cross when derby scored their 1st goal but he also turned his back on it We have enough average players on the team as it is without putting song in one of the most crucial positions in any team Have to also say that I didnt think a lot of cuellar in the air last night although I missed the 2nd half. In the 1st half and in extra time I thought it was the fiorentina players who were winning the flick ons and knock downs to onrushing players

Cuellar was winning plenty of headers last night, but its not just heading its the reading of the game, intercepting passes and blocks and tackles. He was immense last night in all areas of defending. He would be a fantastic signing imo.

Swale_Gooner1985 · Post by **Swale_Gooner1985** » Fri May 02, 2008 10:04 am

Winning headers for a centre back isnt a good starting point? is that a joke? its one of the most important factors, the amount of times Gallas and Toure fail to leave the floor really annoys me, its nice to see someone get off the ground and get some distance in a header! The rest of his game is good too, he always finds a pass out of defence and isnt afraid to play so fits into our style nicely1 We will see a lot more of him im sure!

Cornie · Post by **Cornie** » Fri May 02, 2008 10:15 am

Swale_Gooner1985 wrote:Winning headers for a centre back isnt a good starting point? is that a joke? its one of the most important factors, the amount of times Gallas and Toure fail to leave the floor really annoys me, its nice to see someone get off the ground and get some distance in a header! The rest of his game is good too, he always finds a pass out of defence and isnt afraid to play so fits into our style nicely1 We will see a lot more of him im sure!

If you are talking bout Cuellar I never said winning headers was or wasn't a good starting point. As I said he won plenty of headers last night and his all round game is excellent. He is a quality CB.

Swale_Gooner1985 · Post by **Swale_Gooner1985** » Fri May 02, 2008 10:19 am

Sorry Hleb i should have made it clear i was talking about Alex Song, cant comment on Cuellar, not really seen enough of him!

Magic Hat · Post by **Magic Hat** » Fri May 02, 2008 10:20 am

Swale_Gooner1985 wrote:All the games Song has come in for he has played really well, particularly Reading, he is a good young talent, he won more headers against Reading than Tour and Gallas have won all year i think1

and almost cost us a goal by dallying on the ball while never looking safe

Cornie · Post by **Cornie** » Fri May 02, 2008 10:25 am

Swale_Gooner1985 wrote:Sorry Hleb i should have made it clear i was talking about Alex Song, cant comment on Cuellar, not really seen enough of him!

No worries mate! trust me Cuellar is quality