4. Darron Gibson - Another Fergie bargain?

Bluejags wrote:Just on Newstalk (Irish radio) that Everton are sniffing around Gibson who is available on a free in the summer. However with Scholes drafted back into the squad, a nominal fee now could be in the offing. Shite..

If it is less than £1 million then I wouldn't have a massive problem with it. I have never rated him but I would give him a chance at that price.

Didn't realise winning the FA Premier Reserve League was that important. Obviously the Mancs are spoilt for choice so Gibson will look out of place. Maybe he is shite, maybe not. Either way he should be better than some of the other donkeys Sir Alex has offloaded our way in the past - like John O'Kane.

Free transfers is the new black.

I'd take him on a free, he is better than Neville in there

Bryan wrote:Free transfers is the new black.

I'd take him on a free, he is better than Neville in there

Booooo! 8 match ban.

Yankthattoffee wrote:

Yankthattoffee wrote:I can't say I've seen much of the lad, other than a goal he scored about a year ago from about 20 yards.
What's his midfield role? A defensive holder / Makelele style or a Ossie type?

Anyone want to tell me about this lad, or is he that obscure?

You could say he is a box to box midfield player and when we gets around the opposing box has a decent shot. However he has never progressed to really learn his trade to a high level, mainly due to the fact that he rarely plays. Too often he would get ahead of the ball rather then be on hand to receive it and build up the play, or not get back to take the ball off his defenders to start the play. Bit of a headless chicken really. I dont think he has the desire to be a top class pro. He refuses to leave Utd despite the fact for 2 seasons now, its clear Ferguson doesn't rate him anymore. Now it seems he would rather sit on the bench (or not even on the bench) until the end of the season so he can get a free transfer. This is even more baffling seeing that an injury to another player or good run of games could see him make the Irish squad for Euros. Dont think he has his priorities right but unfortunately he's about our level at the moment due to finances.

Scott Gemill of today really.

Bluejags wrote:

Yankthattoffee wrote:

Yankthattoffee wrote:I can't say I've seen much of the lad, other than a goal he scored about a year ago from about 20 yards.
What's his midfield role? A defensive holder / Makelele style or a Ossie type?

Anyone want to tell me about this lad, or is he that obscure?

You could say he is a box to box midfield player and when we gets around the opposing box has a decent shot. However he has never progressed to really learn his trade to a high level, mainly due to the fact that he rarely plays. Too often he would get ahead of the ball rather then be on hand to receive it and build up the play, or not get back to take the ball off his defenders to start the play. Bit of a headless chicken really. I dont think he has the desire to be a top class pro. He refuses to leave Utd despite the fact for 2 seasons now, its clear Ferguson doesn't rate him anymore. Now it seems he would rather sit on the bench (or not even on the bench) until the end of the season so he can get a free transfer. This is even more baffling seeing that an injury to another player or good run of games could see him make the Irish squad for Euros. Dont think he has his priorities right but unfortunately he's about our level at the moment due to finances.

Scott Gemill of today really.

Sounds like the sort of player Moyes could transform.

Mr_Ben wrote:

Bluejags wrote:

Yankthattoffee wrote:

Yankthattoffee wrote:I can't say I've seen much of the lad, other than a goal he scored about a year ago from about 20 yards.
What's his midfield role? A defensive holder / Makelele style or a Ossie type?

Anyone want to tell me about this lad, or is he that obscure?

You could say he is a box to box midfield player and when we gets around the opposing box has a decent shot. However he has never progressed to really learn his trade to a high level, mainly due to the fact that he rarely plays. Too often he would get ahead of the ball rather then be on hand to receive it and build up the play, or not get back to take the ball off his defenders to start the play. Bit of a headless chicken really. I dont think he has the desire to be a top class pro. He refuses to leave Utd despite the fact for 2 seasons now, its clear Ferguson doesn't rate him anymore. Now it seems he would rather sit on the bench (or not even on the bench) until the end of the season so he can get a free transfer. This is even more baffling seeing that an injury to another player or good run of games could see him make the Irish squad for Euros. Dont think he has his priorities right but unfortunately he's about our level at the moment due to finances.

Scott Gemill of today really.

He's not that bad!

I agree. He is more like Gareth Farrelly.

Dixie Land wrote:

Mr_Ben wrote:

Bluejags wrote:

Yankthattoffee wrote:

Yankthattoffee wrote:I can't say I've seen much of the lad, other than a goal he scored about a year ago from about 20 yards.
What's his midfield role? A defensive holder / Makelele style or a Ossie type?

Anyone want to tell me about this lad, or is he that obscure?

You could say he is a box to box midfield player and when we gets around the opposing box has a decent shot. However he has never progressed to really learn his trade to a high level, mainly due to the fact that he rarely plays. Too often he would get ahead of the ball rather then be on hand to receive it and build up the play, or not get back to take the ball off his defenders to start the play. Bit of a headless chicken really. I dont think he has the desire to be a top class pro. He refuses to leave Utd despite the fact for 2 seasons now, its clear Ferguson doesn't rate him anymore. Now it seems he would rather sit on the bench (or not even on the bench) until the end of the season so he can get a free transfer. This is even more baffling seeing that an injury to another player or good run of games could see him make the Irish squad for Euros. Dont think he has his priorities right but unfortunately he's about our level at the moment due to finances.

Scott Gemill of today really.

He's not that bad!

I agree. He is more like Gareth Farrelly.

Bit like Danny Williamson too

tadpole wrote:

Dixie Land wrote:

Mr_Ben wrote:

Bluejags wrote:

Yankthattoffee wrote:

Yankthattoffee wrote:I can't say I've seen much of the lad, other than a goal he scored about a year ago from about 20 yards.
What's his midfield role? A defensive holder / Makelele style or a Ossie type?

Anyone want to tell me about this lad, or is he that obscure?

You could say he is a box to box midfield player and when we gets around the opposing box has a decent shot. However he has never progressed to really learn his trade to a high level, mainly due to the fact that he rarely plays. Too often he would get ahead of the ball rather then be on hand to receive it and build up the play, or not get back to take the ball off his defenders to start the play. Bit of a headless chicken really. I dont think he has the desire to be a top class pro. He refuses to leave Utd despite the fact for 2 seasons now, its clear Ferguson doesn't rate him anymore. Now it seems he would rather sit on the bench (or not even on the bench) until the end of the season so he can get a free transfer. This is even more baffling seeing that an injury to another player or good run of games could see him make the Irish squad for Euros. Dont think he has his priorities right but unfortunately he's about our level at the moment due to finances.

Scott Gemill of today really.

He's not that bad!

I agree. He is more like Gareth Farrelly.

Bit like Danny Williamson too

With a bit of Alex Nyarko thrown in for good measure.

Dixie Land wrote:

tadpole wrote:

Dixie Land wrote:

Mr_Ben wrote:

Bluejags wrote:

Yankthattoffee wrote:

Yankthattoffee wrote:I can't say I've seen much of the lad, other than a goal he scored about a year ago from about 20 yards.
What's his midfield role? A defensive holder / Makelele style or a Ossie type?

Anyone want to tell me about this lad, or is he that obscure?

You could say he is a box to box midfield player and when we gets around the opposing box has a decent shot. However he has never progressed to really learn his trade to a high level, mainly due to the fact that he rarely plays. Too often he would get ahead of the ball rather then be on hand to receive it and build up the play, or not get back to take the ball off his defenders to start the play. Bit of a headless chicken really. I dont think he has the desire to be a top class pro. He refuses to leave Utd despite the fact for 2 seasons now, its clear Ferguson doesn't rate him anymore. Now it seems he would rather sit on the bench (or not even on the bench) until the end of the season so he can get a free transfer. This is even more baffling seeing that an injury to another player or good run of games could see him make the Irish squad for Euros. Dont think he has his priorities right but unfortunately he's about our level at the moment due to finances.

Scott Gemill of today really.

He's not that bad!

I agree. He is more like Gareth Farrelly.

Bit like Danny Williamson too

With a bit of Alex Nyarko thrown in for good measure.

All he needs is a bit of Vinny Samways.

Armchair Evertonian wrote:

Dixie Land wrote:

tadpole wrote:

Dixie Land wrote:

Mr_Ben wrote:

Bluejags wrote:

Yankthattoffee wrote:

Yankthattoffee wrote:I can't say I've seen much of the lad, other than a goal he scored about a year ago from about 20 yards.
What's his midfield role? A defensive holder / Makelele style or a Ossie type?

Anyone want to tell me about this lad, or is he that obscure?

You could say he is a box to box midfield player and when we gets around the opposing box has a decent shot. However he has never progressed to really learn his trade to a high level, mainly due to the fact that he rarely plays. Too often he would get ahead of the ball rather then be on hand to receive it and build up the play, or not get back to take the ball off his defenders to start the play. Bit of a headless chicken really. I dont think he has the desire to be a top class pro. He refuses to leave Utd despite the fact for 2 seasons now, its clear Ferguson doesn't rate him anymore. Now it seems he would rather sit on the bench (or not even on the bench) until the end of the season so he can get a free transfer. This is even more baffling seeing that an injury to another player or good run of games could see him make the Irish squad for Euros. Dont think he has his priorities right but unfortunately he's about our level at the moment due to finances.

Scott Gemill of today really.

He's not that bad!

I agree. He is more like Gareth Farrelly.

Bit like Danny Williamson too

With a bit of Alex Nyarko thrown in for good measure.

All he needs is a bit of Vinny Samways.

Good shout. He could also do with adding the skills of Claus Thomsen and Simon Davies to his game.

Reports are that he is signing for £1 million.

After tonight I am willing to try anything to be honest.