Ledley Kings Replacement

[rabbikeane]

I don't expect to see Hutton back this season, so would prefer if Corluka keep the right back position for now. I can see Corluka at right back for the rest of the season, and after that rotated a bit untill he's prefered before Woodgate in the middle.
Let's face it, there's certainly a risk that Woodgate won't have many seasons left in him neither.

 

[rabbikeane]

Fulham have been excellent defensively this season and my mate reckons Hangerland's been there best player.

A monster with age on his side who should get even better

We'll he's only a year younger than Woodgate and King,
but in his prime for sure. I see a lot of Hyypia in him, and think he could be a good signing eventhough im not sure exactly how much of an improvement he is on Michael Dawson. Hangeland is good, but he benefits a lot from a very organized Fulham team who likes to sit back. In a team that have to play possesion and stretch their team more, he's flaws will show more than they do at Fulham. Amazing in the air, but a bit slow.

 

[Spoilt4_the_spurs]

Charlie is the logical replacement, but i still think we need one more CD, maybe one of the youngsters (Troy Archibald-Henville or Dorian Dervitte) can step up over the next two seasons once The King and woody can't play as many as we would want them too

 

[southlondonyiddo]

We'll he's only a year younger than Woodgate and King,
but in his prime for sure. I see a lot of Hyypia in him, and think he could be a good signing eventhough im not sure exactly how much of an improvement he is on Michael Dawson. Hangeland is good, but he benefits a lot from a very organized Fulham team who likes to sit back. In a team that have to play possesion and stretch their team more, he's flaws will show more than they do at Fulham. Amazing in the air, but a bit slow.

Thought he was younger, looks it. Definitely not quick and probably not the best on the ball but as you say imense in the air and at the right price could offer us excellent cover

 

[Chiedozies_Afro]

Last i heard about King's replacement was that Harry was sniffing round Sylvain Distin. He's gotta be better than Richard Dunne. His own goal record is up there with Carraghers!

 

[riversmonkey]

A leftfield selection perhaps, Christophe Berra from Hearts.

Failing that Corluka being moved over from RB, or an experienced signing like Distin. Or a rookie like Mancienne from Chelsea are all good shouts from other posts.

 

[Defsta]

Sakho from PSG as he has already been their captain this season and he's only 18 :up:

 

[Spursking]

I would like to see Naldo of Werder Bremen as a new central defender.

 

[Spursking]

Sakho from PSG as he has already been their captain this season and he's only 18 :up:

He is really impressive, and I really agree that he would be a great signing. Long term - and we have to have an impressive team when we have the new 60 000 stadium ready!

 

[mike_l]

It's going to be interesting when Kings deal is close to expiry, how will the club handle it, I very much doubt he will be offered a bumper new contract that his talent would merit, but I would hope the club wouldn't just dump him on a free to go elsewhere. Pay as you play deal for him next? Or would that be counter productive to the team?

 

[southlondonyiddo]

It's going to be interesting when Kings deal is close to expiry, how will the club handle it, I very much doubt he will be offered a bumper new contract that his talent would merit, but I would hope the club wouldn't just dump him on a free to go elsewhere. Pay as you play deal for him next? Or would that be counter productive to the team?

Hope we give him a testimonial with all proceeds going to various Charities, guaranteed full house.