Taiwo

[Shania]

You say Fabio's height could be a problem but then point out Roberto Carlos as an example of a great left back even with his lack of height

Yes, I said "could be"...

[Norths]

Yes, I said "could be"...

[Del]

No but Cashly uses his his bank statement as innersoles

Lol

[Shania]

Lol

lol

[Park Street Ranger]

Paul Parker was not exactly tall but one our best defenders in recent history.

[Johnnykc]

Ashley Cole is no giant.

No....but he is a massive c***.....

[hhrangers]

I don't understand why it's claimed to be common knowledge Taiwo is off to benfica! There's only been a couple of reports. Probably less reported about him to Benfica than us going for Giroud!!

[Shania]

It´s not common knowledge,is it? But a few weeks ago he was qouted(in the press) saying he would love to play for them(Benfica) in the CL. I even seem to remember they were after a potential quality leftback for the tournament after having sold one of their defenders, a leftback, probably.
Personally, I would like to see him back at Loftus Road ASAP.

[W12hoops]

It´s not common knowledge,is it? But a few weeks ago he was qouted(in the press) saying he would love to play for them(Benfica) in the CL. I even seem to remember they were after a potential quality leftback for the tournament after having sold one of their defenders, a leftback, probably.
Personally, I would like to see him back at Loftus Road ASAP.

Well, his loan deal expires in 11 days so he's ours until then

[Del]

It´s not common knowledge,is it? But a few weeks ago he was qouted(in the press) saying he would love to play for them(Benfica) in the CL. I even seem to remember they were after a potential quality leftback for the tournament after having sold one of their defenders, a leftback, probably.
Personally, I would like to see him back at Loftus Road ASAP.

Yes but that was in the press whcih could've been twisted. What we do know is on player he interviewed and said he was desperate for us to stay in the prem so his deal would become permanent.... .sounded a done thing assuming we stayed up.

[Del]

Well, his loan deal expires in 11 days so he's ours until then

And maybe then they will announce him as a permanent signing.....

[Shania]

I agree about what was said about "the press" Hehe. Hopefully, he signs for us!

[W12hoops]

And maybe then they will announce him as a permanent signing.....

Hopefully, but I doubt it. Feels unlikely with this fabio lad comming in.

[BUSHRANGER1982]

I fear I will miss him if he goes to Benfica. IMO, he eventually played very well for us and If he is off to Benfica , who should replace him really? The youngster from United? I think he´s brazilian?

I shouldn't worry too much, Shania. Taiwo was OK, wasn't anything special in my opinion, and the Brazilian kid, Fabio, will be just as good, if not better.
I'm not too sure we've strengthened that area, but we certainly haven't weakened it, that's for sure.

[Rsonist]

Fabio may not be tall but he is lightweight (or at least he was last time I watched him). His brother has bulked up loads in comparison.

Taiwo was good and would only get better, don't know on what basis you would claim Fabio is an improvement.