Upson wants a transfer

KdjaCL · 31-12-2006 10:15pm #1

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/birmingham_city/6201414.stm

Excellent player imo and not an england player due to his current club, would him and Terry be a decent pairing? if he does go there they would have 3 english players in a back four which hasnt been seen in a decent team for a while. Cant see Pool Utd or Arse going for him as they sorted at the back.

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andyman · 01-01-2007 12:48am

Was shocked when I first heard about this. I was hoping that Celtic would sign him as he would be perfect for their central defence problems. With McManus and Caldwell not exactly a fearsome duo, O'Dea inexperienced and Pressley not able to play in Europe, Upson was their answer. But now that Jose has stuck his orr in his price has quadrupled. I could see him doing a job for Chelsea, but we can only wait and see

eirebhoy · 01-01-2007 3:08pm

How well is he playing without Cunningham beside him? Cunningham made O'Brien look like John Terry.

Pepe LeFrits · 01-01-2007 3:27pm

Average player who is playing in the Championship for a good reason.

Guy:Incognito · 01-01-2007 3:29pm

Whats his rush? He's played 6 months in the championship. Another 6 and he should be in the pl again.

Bateman · 01-01-2007 7:31pm

Stekelly wrote:

Whats his rush? He's played 6 months in the championship. Another 6 and he should be in the pl again.

If Chelsea were to knock, and he did't answer, it would be hard to convince the international coaching staff that he's ambitious. The other side of the coin is obviously people screaming "Wright Phillips", but not everyone Chelsea sign is going to "do a Wright Phillips".

Guy:Incognito · 01-01-2007 7:37pm

Do you think theres much chance though that Mourinho would be buying him with a long term plan in mind for him? I would tend to be thinking stop-gap, which is not going to be good for Upson in the long run.

godtabh · 01-01-2007 7:37pm

Bateman wrote:

If Chelsea were to knock, and he did't answer, it would be hard to convince the international coaching staff that he's ambitious.

As you said yourself if he did answer and he didnt get a game he's doing himself no favours

Kojak · 01-01-2007 7:47pm

Bateman wrote:

If Chelsea were to knock, and he did't answer, it would be hard to convince the international coaching staff that he's ambitious. The other side of the coin is obviously people screaming "Wright Phillips", but not everyone Chelsea sign is going to "do a Wright Phillips".

IMO, if he went to Chelsea he would end up a "Wright-Philips" as soon as Terry made a full recovery as Mourinho wouldn't leave either Terry or Carvalho on the bench.

The way Birmingham are going, by next May, they will be in the Premiership and he will be guaranteed (more than likely) a first team place. If he went to Chelsea, then he would be lucky to get a dozen games in the Premiership, IMO.

He should stay with Birmingham who gave him a second chance after he not getting a career at Arsenal.

Bateman · 01-01-2007 7:47pm

It's a decision the lad would have to make himself. He would have to believe he is good enough to force Carvalho out of the team, which wouldn't be impossible IMO, although I do rate Carvalho highly. Either way, he could expect to see a damn sight more time on the pitch than Wright Phillips. He would be first-choice back-up for two centre halves, both of whom are prone to suspensions, and occasional injuries.

This time last year would anyone have thought Gallas would be up and gone?

Chucky the tree · 01-01-2007 8:07pm

Birmingham getting into the premiership is a far from a given.

wheres me jumpa · 01-01-2007 8:37pm

Always liked Upson. However I dont believe he will hold down a place in the Chelsea team once Terry comes back. Newcastle looks ideal for him, him and Taylor could form a very good partnership.

Limerick Dude · 01-01-2007 8:59pm

Go on roeder, get him!

csk · 02-01-2007 4:19pm

Read in one of the papers that villa were going for him. Would be good for him and villa methinks, what with their leaky defense and being only a couple of miles move across to the good side of Birmingham. It would suit right down to the ground.

Nalz · 02-01-2007 4:22pm

[QUOTE=KdjaCLCant see Pool Utd or Arse going for him as they sorted at the back.[/QUOTE]

huh

Which the small exception of Utd I think this statement is incorrect. Arsenal and Liverpool do not have decent cover for CBs, however Id agree with you that its highly unlikely Upson will go there. Chelsea, Newcastle or Pompy for me...depending on other transfers

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