Wolves boss admits Hyypia interest
Tuesday 28th April 2009, 11:35AM BST.
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has confirmed his interest bringing Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia to Molineux.
Hyypia, 35, is available on a Bosman free transfer at the end of the season and offers exactly the type of experience McCarthy is seeking to stabilise his young guns as they enter the Premier League.
McCarthy said: “If Sami Hyypia was available and would consider coming to Wolves as a club who have just come up, then great.
“If Sami is on a Bosman and we could talk about it then of course I’d be interested. But he’s been linked with a quite a few clubs.”
Finnish defender Hyypia has made 461 appearances for the Reds – including 18 this season – and has won the Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup in 10 years at Anfield.
Hyypia has been offered a coaching role at Anfield, but is considering extending his playing career and Wolves are keen to offer him the chance.
But McCarthy is confident he will be given the funds to at least give Wolves a fighting chance of survival next season.
He said: “We’ve already started looking. We will get the support from Steve Morgan. I target the players and then chief executive Jez Moxey sees if we can get them to sign.
“Like every other club, we get reams of paperwork telling us of people who are available.”
Wolves have an obvious route to potential Anfield signings through owner-chairman Steve Morgan, whose close friend is legendary Reds goal machine Ian Rush.
McCarthy warned fans there will be no imminent transfer activity from the Premier League, with everything still to be decided.
He said: “We have the distinct advantage of being able to start now.
“But the play-offs don’t finish until May 25, the Premier League doesn’t finish until the 23rd and the FA Cup final is on the 30th.
“So I don’t think anything substantial will be done with the Premier League clubs until after then.”
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It would be great if he came. He’s got confidence and he’s been there and done that. We need some leaders on the park next season.
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A potential CB pairing of a 35yr old Hypia alongside 34yr old Craddock does not fill me with optomism for the ardous journey ahead.God mick if this is the best you can do we might as well throw in the towel now.If Liverpool think he is past it then cast your net elsewhere, or are the previous mistakes of Bosmen old hss beens going to rear its ugly head again.Lets have some positive news and proper investments to sustain a premiership place.
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Hyypia yia Hyypia yio wolves riders in the prem “BRING IT ON”
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Not one quote actually mentions Hyypia by name, probably no truth in it.
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I think he’d be a good addition to the squad, however, his age is against him. I think he looks better than he is at Liverpool because he’s surrounded by top quality players but at Wolves he will be left exposed.
If possibe I’d rather have Mancienne and Huddlestone.
Did anyone notice Stearman was in the PFA team of the year?!
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Sami Hyypia would be a great aset as a player and a coach if thats what it would be to get him her .from watch the games this season we need a new coaching staff aswell as goalkeeping staff. we need to sort out the left back position get a more older head in midfield and we need to stop hoofing the ball play it on the ground and start having shots from out side the box .just cann,t wait till the new season starts WELL DONE
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It would be a great signing and just waht we need but I can’t see us pulling it off, BUT hats off to us for trying it anyway.
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Hyypia and Mancienne would be two great assets to complement Berra, Stearman and Craddock!
Then all we need is Kakka and Messi to round things off. Come on Jez you know it makes sense.
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Malta Wolves #3:
Surely your joking aren’t you?? You comparing Wolves to Liverpool by saying there rejects are too good for us?? Get real!
Hyypia as we all know would partner either Stearman or Berra. Craddock will be there for a coaching/behind the scenes role for the young centre backs.
But anyway, no mention of Hyypia’s name in there, lets see what actually happens first!
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2) maltawolves – couple of points
what is optomism?
what is ardous?
and I think you meant “Bosman”
get a life or at least a spell checker
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As a Liverpool fan I’ll be gutted when Sami finally leaves, he’s one of the best defenders we’ve had, ever.
His main strength is that he reads the game so well, this is something you don’t lose with age, look at Maldini, he’s 40.
Its been a few years since Sami played week in, week out but he would be a great player for Wolves especially if they have/sign some young defenders who can learn from him.
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Maltawolves what planet are you on???
“If Liverpool think he is past it then cast your net elsewhere”
We are not in the same galaxy as Liverpool this kind of WIMABIGCLUB attitude is ridiculous.
He is a born leader and a fantastic player still, Liverpool didnt want Keane so does that mean that Keane isnt good enough for us?
Weve got some messed up fans!
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Emlyn the last veteran defender we signed from Liverpool didn’t do so bad,did he? Especially when he lifted the Cup.To me Hypia and Mancienne would make a good combination.One good in the air and the other quick on the deck.What worries me is the comment that Mick identifies and Jez gets to see if we can sign them. My problem with Jez Moxey is that I think he believes the key to a good signing is in the price whereas I think it should be in the quality of the player,and that you should be prepared to pay a premium for the right players.We also need to move quickly before other clubs know their fate.
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it will be berra and hyypia at the back, craddock wont start in the prem! no chance
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He’d be a brilliant signing for a year, but do you want to go back to trying to bring in players that are past their best to hopefully do a job, or stick with what’s served your club so well recently bringing in the ‘young and hungry’ players.
I’d say you need a combination of the 2 and if you could get Hyypia, it would stand you in good stead for next season.
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Hyypia is exactly the type of player WE need to help us consolidate our place in the Premiership.
Forget his age, it is his experience at Prem level that matters. He has played only 15 games this season but that is because of Liverpool’s squad system and amazingly, he has only been on the losing side once in those games!
Obviously he would not be a long-term signing but who cares if he does the job he is required for?
Signing up and coming Championship players will NOT keep us in the Prem but players such as Hyypia should be able to – and who would be complaining then, not many I would bet!
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It would be great. Emlyn Hughes all over again!!
Pity spurs re-signed Robbie as I would have fancied us signing him too.
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Great player with a vast amount of experience. Granted his age is a slight concern , but we have to be realistic about the type of player that is going to come to us in our first season back in the prem.
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Would be a great signing!
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Wot a signing if we cud get people like sami 2 wolves why not go for Gazza to, i here he’s looking 2 get back into football.
Realy hope that we are gonna spend sum cash this summer, cos this new season cud be a great chance to make a mark on the prem.
………….WE R WOLVES……….
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without getting carried away,arn’t all great teams built from the back.Let’s not forget that if you don’t let goals in,you don’t lose matches.Wolves have out scored many of their rivals this season,look at the goal differance.Even quick centre backs get turned,so add expieriance is what i’m saying to the back four!!! Wolves and proud till i die!!!
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Good God the dust ain’t settled on promotion yet and already the muppets are moaning, we need experience in the squad – fact – nobody has said that we will pair craddock with hyypia only that he will be a squad player.
If we ain’t top of the prem,in the league/F A cup final the muppets will be after Micks head.
Go away and support tesco town.
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#10 – You should get a life rather than trying to score points over spelling with a fellow supporter from Malta. Grow up!
Hypia would be a great signing and would steady the ship next to Berra or Stearman…
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2 – you’re an idiot.
We’ve been promoted just over a week and you’re already getting on Mick’s back.
Enjoy watching those games over the internet next year you clown.
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Sounds like another Oleg Luzhny – too slow and old!!
Why not get Henri Camara back to inject some pace??
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I also think Hyppia would be a good addition to the squad with his prem experience, (and because his contract is up we could get him quickly) but would love to see someone of Mancienne’s class also come in. Did not take long for the doom merchants to come out, who come out with ‘if we don’t sign loads of £5-10m players we might as well not bother’ (Maltawolf). Also Mick is trying to point out that while initial discussions can go on with other clubs for players they won’t let them go until after the Premier League finishes at the very earliest. We are going to have to be patient. Finally I am not convinced about our Goalkeepers in the Prem and would love to get say Ben Foster on a season long loan.
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Dublin Wolf-On the nail again-Experience along side our young backs one more please to make sure-Jody Craddock will I hope remain at Wolves in a Staff Role.
I am sure that our man has other credible targets and will want to bring in players who can get us of to a good start.. Yes Please..
Well done all- been of the Bloggs due to training for that little run round the Big City of “Londre”. Well done to all the Wolves colours seen at the meet and to the Baggies runners that worked their socks of on a very hot day.
Guys we are up lets hope MM see’s us right and at least we are in a position- win or lose to say we a Champs and can watch with interest what develops below us- a rare experience.
I hate to say this but what about Morrison from the Baggies will he fit our venture–Just a thourght— Craze Dave
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Just the sort of player that would do a good job for a newley promoted side.. but in reality he wont be signing fulham are intersted in him along with 6 others from the Prem (including wolves)and the 40 odd k a week from fulham should swing it
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Sami – come and join the Wanderers revolution. This year a definite starter if fit and then a move into a coaching role to calm the talented players that will be clambering for positions in the Old Gold & Black back four to press for the European places the year :) btw, luv the baggies result this weekend – ANOTHER false dawn and it makes me laugh aye,aye, donk haha
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What’s the big deal with having a go at loyal Maltese wolves fans??? i go to Malta every year and i can tell you i feel ashamed that i can just about say thank you in Maltese,and the majority of Maltese all speak perfect English. Hold yor head in shame and get a little trip out to Malta!!
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I think Wolves must have been linked to an entire new squad by now. Hyypia is no spring chicken but to go just for ‘young and hungary’ will be suicidal. A man of his vast experience can only strengthen the side. It seems quite a few fans are assuming we are going to be able to spend with the big boys and we are not. Next season could be a long hard slog complete with relegation. Or it could be a fast learning curve for the young guns. Having players like Hyypia in the team will help the young lads with their transition to the Prem. Even if we only lasted a season there (but I think we will surprise some and comfortably stay up) the experience and overall progress of the team will be of great benefit and it is exciting times ahead at Molineux
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Would be a great signing but…………we are going to need at least 7 players to stay up, so maybe a good start but thats all it is. A free transfer of this class would be great.
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I cannot believe the comments already!!! Sami Hyypia would be a great signing for his experience, leadership & quality. To compare him to Luhzny is unreal! We are going to need quality experienced players and he fits the bill. Be positive we have won the league for god’s sake!!!
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I think it would be a good move but …
… at 35 we cant expect him to play every game (partic’ as the Wolves defence may not get breathers the L’pool defence do).
Even if we sign him i still think we need 2 more CB’s
Had a strong whisper that we are after Matt Derbyshire and Tugay from B’burn!!!!!!!!!
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maltawolves – you’re braindead; even if he is past his best it’s still a good deal better than anything we’ve had for a few years
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Hate to brag but I did say this would happen yesterday because of Morgans link to Liverpool. I also hear we may get NGOG on loan too. Mancienne, Ledley, Kevin Nolan, Roger Johnson & Matt Derbyshire would be a good summer for me.
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bougherra from rangers wud b a quality signing!!! 4 million!!!!
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You all come on here with your stories and ‘ive herd this n that’
When did Derbyshire last score n we dont want Tugay; hes about 67
Like Nolan will will sign and Ngog
more like ‘havnt got an Nclue’
(Up the Wolves and Karen in the Jockey)
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Edinbugh wolf…..I agree mate. I love Malta. Off there again in 4 weeks & can’t wait.
I see Bob Wolf has raised his cynical, sarcastic head again. It’s been a while. I notice he has had nothing to say in the last week or so with all the good stuff coming out of Molineux. Couldn’t even say something positive after we’ve been promoted as champs.
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We hopefully will be spending 15-18 million.
Players with the experience and obvious quality of Sami Hypia especially on a Bosman (free) are just the ticket. Only a couple of these would be purchased along with 3 or 4 others.£30k a week wage equates to, a £1m transfer fee and £10k a week (peanuts). Have a little faith, give Mick a bit of respect and for god’s sake remember Morgan has been a wolf for a little over 1 season.
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2) What are you talking about? I think you will find that Craddock will be warming the bench next season. Stearman was voted in the PFA team of the year and is quality and learning the game and then we have Berra. Hyypia would be a great signing!
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The one thing that has remained consistent throughout Mick’s tenure is that fact that we have never really known about signings until they’ve arrived.
We have been pleasantly surprised on the whole and I don’t expect things to change now.
I’m looking forward to seeing how events unfold over the summer and rightly so, we should all be excited about it.
On a different note, did anyone read Warnock’s comments about Sheff Utd? According to him they have a better sqaud than us. Which is exactly why they finished as league champions Neil.
Twat.
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Although his age is against him BUT he does have great experience and reads the game well. He would be a good addition on and off the pitch. He would help bring the young ones on and help keep them level headed in difficult times. He may not have it in him to play every game, but what a player to have in the squad!
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38 – Thanks for your feedback (!)
My cousin is Youth Scout for B’burns Acad’ (was at the Wolves ’till about 3 years ago)
Derbyshire is on loan at Olympiakis (sp.) in Greece as he’s not part of Big Sam’s plans plus Tugay is an Ince type person – very very vocal and very supportive on the pitch (again, not liked by the Manager and left out of a team golfing trip …. he’s right p’d off)
Another player he said is a cert’ is Marlon King as his agent is working his a$$ off to get him a move to a promoted club (as he’s got a dodgy knee it’ll be a low fee … plus he’s fallen out with everyone at every club he’s been to this year)
My cous’ told ne some grat stories about Mark McGhee agreeing to sign Anelka (pre-Arsenal) and agreeing terms with Ketsbia only for him to join Newcastle at the 11th hour!
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42. That comment about Warnock is a little unfair. After all, the old boy has retired now – somewhere in the south east I believe.
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Would be an excellent signing and definitely a player we will need for those first 10 games or so where the power and pace could otherwise be over whelming for some of our players. As the season goes on and players get used to prem I would image his role reducing. Another plus would be his coaching ambitions, hardly a bad player-coach contender? Esp as Liverpool clearly think the same.
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Class player .. but he’s still 36 in October.
It would send out the wrong message of intent, so no thanks .. just stop messing about and sign Michael Mancienne ..
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Laughingwolf – if you find this speculation something to brag about I’m really happy for you. On another thread you have two posts listing about 30 players. This is in addition to about twenty other posts where you listed another dozen or so players. It’s going to be a long long summer folks.
Why don’t you just list the entire squads of the five or six teams still in the relegation mix plus all of the Bosman’s and then you can ‘brag’ all summer when the news starved journos get fed by agents keen to get a commission and knowing that we’re in the market for 6-10 players!
And as an aside, I think the negative comments towards post 2 are just an attempt to make a Maltese cross (ahem!)
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Hypia and Mancienne would be great and a pri. But another one is Estonian centre back Raio Piiroja. He is 30 and a Hypia look-alike/play-alike. Plays for Fredrikstad in Norway and is in superb form at the moment.
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25 – What a pity the club didnt follow your intelligent and well thought out advice earlier in the season. By sacking Mick and dropping Ward, Collins and Keogh at the start of the season we’d have done much much better than we did, and might even have scraped into the play-offs. You must be so chuffed that you’ve been proved right.
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Another cracker of a signing would be Voronin. Currently on loan away from Liverpool and a very good player at premiership level, they are trying to raise funds to sign David Villa so we should offer 4mil.
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Read it and weep Blue Noses….
Saturday’s result means Wolves have won nine titles – the old Third Division (North) in 1923-24, the old Second Division (now Championship) in 1931-32, 1976-77 and 2008-09, the old First Division (now Premier League) in 1953-54, 1957-58 and 1958-59.
In the 1980’s, the club added the old Fourth Division (now League Two) in 87-88 and the old Third Division (now League One) in 88-89.
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All those being negative need to realise our squad is far to young and unexperianced for top flight. Hypia would be a great signing!
Just what we’d need at the back!
Up the Wolves!
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Voronin is a good call !
He’s been banging them in in Germany so may well get a perm’ move but he has said he wants one more go at the prem’ and i think we could be in the mix with a couple of the West Ham, Wigan type clubs
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I think Hypia would bring that crucial experience we need at the back, and he’s on a bosman, so, even if we signed him for 2 years on £30k a week, this would be £3million over the 2 years, would this represent a bad investment if he helped us stay up? I certainly don’t think so.
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Top of league champions carnt believe some ppl still not happy sammy would bring top flight experience mancine has none yet but would still sign the lad we need leeders and men in the prem we currently have a team of boys, very good hungry ambitious skillfull talented but boys and in the prem would sadly be found out, but with the likes of sammy coming in would and will talk and pass on vital top flight knoledge. utw
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his experience would be vital, get him in. how about zokora from spurs in center mid aswell, he has already said would be willing to leave, would be great signing imo.
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Why would Mancienne sign for Wolves? Nothing wrong with being ambitious but lets not kid ourselves.
I could only see us getting him on a season long loan. If we do, I’ll be happy with that.
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on another note, please all fans stay off the pitch sunday, dont spoil the party for my kids
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Its all speculation at the moment but he oes have vast experience in the premier league and he also scores a fare few goals from set pieces.Lets get real though if you think chelsea are going to sell mancienne there,s more chance the baggies staying up…Deep in my hearti do beleve..
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This is more like it! Experience, class and generally a very player who can keep the ball!
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MaltaWolves, you must be the thickest fan we have. Sami would be an execellent addition and he would walk in our side no problem at all. At 35 he will have respect of the players, after all he won champions league with the reds, also dont you remember “I suppose you were only 2 at the time” we did sign Irwin and Ince who were both fantastic ambassadors to wolves especially that 1st season in the prem. I suggest you shut u little pleb and go and jog on! Sometimes I do wonder what planet are some people on. Its our 1st season and you’d think we are going to buy the very best in the world. We are competing with clubs from the uk and across europe so it will be hard so attact players to the club. If Sami comes to wolves its a massive sign of intent by the board and its an intent of ambition! JEZ GO GET HIM!
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Despite hyypia ticking the relevant boxes, it would be naive to believe what mccarthy says to the press after firmly stating the point that he will not be going public on any possible transfer targets
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36 Laughingwolf
Take 2 Liverpool players on loan? Not me! I’d just watch Ngog!
(I know it’s a poor pun, but I couldn’t resist) :D
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Typical Bob Wolf
Stupid comments from a lonely old virgin!
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lets all get behind MM the signings so far have been good so i cant see him bringing players in that wont be good for the club trust in the manager see u all on sunday havent got a ticket but of us will be there just for the celebrations and a few pints
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yea he’ll be great cos hes so quick
berra and mancienne will do it 4 me
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62,thank you for those kind comments,I am merely trying to point out that at 34/35 players may struggle to stay fit in a competative premiership,and by offering contracts to Hypia and Craddock could make a substantial hole in Micks budget.Yes Their experience may benefit the team and this could only be a good thing but surely having achieved the dream of premiership football are there not some quality centrebacks available who could fit in alongside Stearman and Berra,buidling a side capable of sustaining Wolves in the prem for many years to come.
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Rumour has it that Luzny, Frankovski and Silas are due for a comeback!
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I’m not sure about this one, at 35 he’s obviously lost a lot of pace and I would much prefer to see Mancienne in the equation. For God’s sake don’t do things on the cheap again or we will be playing Doncaster once again in 2010!!!
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Try and get these in depending on promotion/relegation:
Michael Owen, Kevin Doyle, Stephen Hunt, Fabian Deplh, Michael Mancienne, Joe Ledley, Kris Boyd, David Wheater, Frazier Campbell.
It’s unrealistic to hope for all of these but get 4 or 5 and we wil finish mid-table!!
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Sorry for the irrelevance related to the title but where are all those crowing Blues fans who said something along the lines we will ‘definitely win the title’ – how you lot doing now eh? (ha-ha!)
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Hyypia would be a good solid signing in my opinion. Most wolves fans realise that we are not going to be able to sign the very top names, its a simple fact. To me though, Hyypia is a big name for a club like Wolves, regardless of his age. Hes been there and done it and is still a class player with the type of experience needed. Whilst the ‘young and hungry’ policy has worked brilliantly for us, the premiership is a different kettle of fish, and we need some top class premier experience out there to accompany our talented young starlets.
Damien Duff would be a coup if we got him. Seems to have lost his way slightly over the last couple of years, but hes obviously got quality. Whether or not he’d drop to wolves wages from chelsea via toon wages i’m not sure. Hes bound to be a big earner, which could prove a major stumbling block. I doubt Moxey would commision the 50k + wages that he’d probably like to command.
A big relegated club (maybe?) like newcastle would be a good place to look for talent though.
Personally I think its a shame that Keane isnt looking to end his liverpool nightmare now rather than january gone. I doubt he’d leave spurs for us at present.
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“lets all get behind MM the signings so far have been good so i cant see him bringing players in that wont be good for the club trust in the manager”
While I do think, we should back any players that Mick brings in, its certainly not truth that all his signings have been good. Here is a list of loans and buys, as I see them:
Bad: Darren Ward, Jason Shackell, Neill Collins, Kevin Kyle, Stephen Elliott, Freddy Eastwood, Charlie Mulgrew
Below average: Jay Bothroyd, Jamie Clapham, Darron Gibson, Craig Davies, Darren Potter, Nigel Quashie.
Average(som of these can end up as good or bad, but is still yet to be judged), Dave Jones, Cristophe Berra, George Elokobi, Michael Gray, Richard Stearman, Karl Henry, Stephen Ward, Kyel Reid, George Friend, David Edwards, Andy Keogh
Good: Michael Kightly, Ebanks-Blake, Foley, Vokes, McIndoe(he did do ok while for the short time he was with us, too bad he then joined a crap team), Chris Iwelumo, Jarvis, Gary Breen, Michael Mancienne.
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Hyypia does not fit any of the criteria MM has adopted in the last three years:-
1) He’s not British
2) He’s not Irish
3) He’s not young
4) I doubt if he is hungry
Having said all that he is EXACTLY the type of experieced Prem player we need next season, which will be one of survival as we all realistically know. So what if he only has one season in him? His savvy at this level would be invaluable both when playing and training with the young guys, Stearman, Berra and Mancienne if we can get him. I spoke to a Liverpool fan today and he says some of the performances he has put in this year have been like a master class in defending.
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When Arsenal won the title in 2001 they had a centre half pairing of Adams and Keown both aged 36. Its not all down to age its down to experiecne. Hyypia would be a greta signing IMHO
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im not sure on hypia …
but on a bosman then maybe ?
good player but the whole scenario has a smell of the luzhnys about it (good player, top flight club, not getting a game)
would prefer the likes of wheater if boro go down
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good call from laughingwolf on voronin … good player
BUT IF man city start splashing the cash wouldnt mind us dipping in for Bojinov (better than voronin imho), Onuhoa and Petrov maybe even Caicedo (as they have about 9 strikers currently)
….. well i can dream can i?
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however
i guess the mccarthy/moxey shopping ist is already in place ….
depending on who gets relegated
and who doesnt get promoted
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Sami Hypia is just what we need to steady the defence remember the impact of Dennis Irwin and Paul Ince you cant substitute for quality
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-Marlon King (1.5mil)
-Michael Mancienne (4mil)
-Sami Hypia (free)
-Lee Carsley (200k)
-Dietar Hamman (free)
-Kevin Nolan (3mil)
-Damian Duff (4mil)
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Carsten #74
Did you really just include Gary Breen in the “good list”!!
and leave David Jones to the “average” list!
oh well, maybe you’ll get to actually watch Wolves play next year on Sky and make a proper call on the good and the average, cause you got them wrong!!
Lets also look at:
You have added Dave Edwards and Karl Henry also to the Average list, ok so Karl Henry has played in all bar 5 games this season, we wouldn’t of done that carrying a bad egg for that long. Dave Edwards has been excellent the last few months of the season and his work rate is fantastic.
Lets not forget we signed Karl Henry for 250k and Dave Edwards for just over 600k, not bad signings for the price.
You also include Richard Stearman in the “average” list, the player has just made the best 11 for the season list in the whole division…..not quite that average me thinks.
You then add Jay Bothroyd to your “below average” list, well we got the lad on a free, he scored around 20 goals (yes could of done better) but did score against the Albion, then sold him for around 300k, not all bad!
Also Neill Collins in the “bad” list. Now I am not saying for 1 seconds Collins has been excellent, but he has contributed to more goals than any other defender over 3 years, played in around 15-20 games this season and is generally a Championship level player. We signed him for 150k, for the goals he has scored alone he has repaid that (lets not forget we signed Frankowski for 1.5mil and he didnt score once and actually played upfront!!)
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81 – Agree with your comments re-Carstens gradings, but I think you missed one.
Michael Gray IMO was more than just an ‘average’ signing for us, in fact I think he may have been close to getting Player of the Year in the 2007/8 season.
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I see a lot of the names being thrown around on here as potential signings we should look into and can’t help but thinking that some people have a very short memory.
Should we really be looking at bringing in players from recently relegated clubs, ie owen and duff as has been advocated on here? They have underperformed this year, they would be on far higher wages than the rest of the squad which could very much affect morale, and they are ‘has beens’ in the sense that they were once top players but are now average at best.
I am not interested in star names, just a continuation of the ‘young and hungry’ policy that has got us to the premier league in the first place. Only this time we probably have even more funds to aim even higher for unatainable young players like before.
I would very much like to see mancienne back at molineux as he fits this type-fit of player.
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True-Wolf are you really on this planet mate or are you a Bluenose in disguise ?. Yor comments mate are out of line and if you are a true Wolf give us some comments that a credible–Chill out we are up and have the pleasure of a Party – where we can watch the others below us struggle to come with us- A unique spectical MR. True Wolf
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If Liverpool no longer want him then he is obviously past his sell by date , if we get him on a Bosman i don’t suppose there is any harm having him as cover on the bench as long as he is not looking for silly money as wages, thats if there is any truth in the mater, im sure a few more high profile names will be banded about before the next prem season kicks off.
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Dublin Wolves. You can agree or disagree with my list. My point was that not all Micks signings where good.
When it comes to Breen, I do think he was a good signing based on what Mick could get at that time. He did do a good job, holding the defence together during that first season
Maybe “average” was a wrong choice of words because in my opinion it was just players who hadnt been “good” but could end up “good or bad” when we look back in a few years time. Maybe “almost good” had been a better choice of words then.
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Carsten:
Name me a manager whose ALL signings were good???
Even Fergie, Benitez and Wenger get it wrong in the transfer market at times!
I still disagree along with alot of people of some of your almost goods then, some of them have been top drawer.
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off topic I know,..but just seen new Wolves shirts for next season online they are horrible! cheap looking tack…thought we had got past this!
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