QUOTE(DriksoN @ Sep 1 2012, 01:10 PM)
Scott Sinclair, Richard Wright, Nastasic, Maicon and Javi Garcia. What do you guys think about our quintet signing?
Sinclair: Just a direct replacement for AJ. Would've much preferred AJ to be honest, but I guess it's unfair for such a talent like him warming our bench. The guy deserves to play regularly and I can only hope for the best for him in Sunderland. Will always remember those curlers he scored. I doubt Sinclair will play much though, probably to make up the amount of English players beside replacing AJ's role.
Wright: Nothing much here. Just a replacement for Stuart Taylor who was already a back-up to our second choice keeper, and also English. Everyone knows he won't really play. So, no comment here.
Nastasic: Haven't seen him in action before even when he's in Fiorentina. So I don't know much. Guys, any rough idea of how this young defender is gonna fit in? I'm guessing he's brought in to be suited into the 3-5-2 tactics as one of the 3 central defenders, as that is how Fiorentina normally play.
Maicon: One of the big signings for us I guess, but everyone knows he's way passed his prime. May not be the same as he was few years back. But I guess he'll be a useful player when it comes to Mancini's new 3-5-2 tactic again, playing as the right wingback. And to give opportunity for Micah to play in the center. Thoughts?
Javi Garcia: Probably our marquee signing. Only seen him played in a few games in the Champions League. Seem to be an upgrade from de Jong in terms of technical abilities. Excited to see how he'll turn out for us.
Anyway, still proper gutted at de Jong leaving. One of my favourite lads in the squad. Boy am I gonna miss the tenacious, determine and combative style of de Jong in our side. Guess, we'll leave that job to Rodwell then. lol. Losing both de Jong and AJ kinda makes me sad. But life goes on I guess. I am trusting Mancini on these signings, as always.
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Sinclair : I personally think that AJ was better for that spot but not sure why Mancini said he wasn't performing and didn't give the boost he needed, so lets see how Sinclair fits in coming weeks.
Nastasic : No idea who this is until couple days ago, probably pushing for HG status.
Maicon : IMO, the best signings of all 5.
Javi Garcia : He already has Barry and Rodwell to fill it those spots, have not seen Garcia in action before and I'm eagerly waiting.
Richard : Yes, likely signed because of the departure of Taylor, and also he's England-man for FA squad registration.