dylanisabaddog 6,131 Posted January 19, 2023 https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/opinion-middlesbrough-must-make-clear-decision-on-30-year-old-amid-norwich-city-transfer-interest/ Seems to fit the bill as he's going to be cheap. But we don't often sign players in their 30's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dean Coneys boots 1,531 Posted January 19, 2023 Too old - and if a direct swap for Aaron’s a MASSIVE step backwards for the club 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGoogler 604 Posted January 19, 2023 35 minutes ago, Dean Coneys boots said: Too old - and if a direct swap for Aaron’s a MASSIVE step backwards for the club We have the young, up and coming wing back already in the ranks shipped out on loan as he doesn't get enough game time. We don't need a second. Tommy Smith would be the experienced option who could fit quickly into Wagner's system as he's played it before. It seems every new manager is linked to a former player, usually by lazy journalists who want to create a story. I wouldn't be surprised if this is exactly that. If there is something in it, it seems a logical if unexciting move given the very real risk of us losing both Aarons and Byram. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 4,145 Posted January 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Dean Coneys boots said: Too old - and if a direct swap for Aaron’s a MASSIVE step backwards for the club That’s just totally wrong. But that’s no surprise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 6,131 Posted January 19, 2023 It may be that Mumba is considered not good enough defensively and he's definitely not tall enough. People seem to forget there is a huge gulf in class between the Championship and League 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,758 Posted January 19, 2023 1 hour ago, dylanisabaddog said: It may be that Mumba is considered not good enough defensively and he's definitely not tall enough. People seem to forget there is a huge gulf in class between the Championship and League 1. He's small, but Aarons isn't exactly Yao Ming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,950 Posted January 19, 2023 Can only see this happening if Byram is moving on, or retiring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 4,145 Posted January 19, 2023 1 minute ago, shefcanary said: Can only see this happening if Byram is moving on, or retiring. Either is pretty likely - he’s a good player when fit, and injuries can happen to anyone, but he breaks down more than my old mini metro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 6,131 Posted January 19, 2023 34 minutes ago, canarydan23 said: He's small, but Aarons isn't exactly Yao Ming. Max is 5ft 8 but Mumba I think is 5ft 5. Play him at full back in the top 2 divisions and we'd concede a record number of goals from back post headers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,758 Posted January 19, 2023 56 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: Max is 5ft 8 but Mumba I think is 5ft 5. Play him at full back in the top 2 divisions and we'd concede a record number of goals from back post headers. That's a pretty simplistic way of looking at things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,328 Posted January 19, 2023 Heard Mumba was dreadful and made a lot of mistakes against Ipswich before redeeming himself with the wonder goal. He's clearly had a good season but sounds like he's still learning and having bad games/moments. Personally think his future in the game isn't at right back but further up the pitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,632 Posted January 19, 2023 5 hours ago, Dean Coneys boots said: Too old - and if a direct swap for Aaron’s a MASSIVE step backwards for the club How old was Russ Martin when we signed him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 5,005 Posted January 19, 2023 5 hours ago, Dean Coneys boots said: Too old - and if a direct swap for Aaron’s a MASSIVE step backwards for the club A direct swap? Why on earth would Max want to go to Middlesbrough? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repman 752 Posted January 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Creedence Clearwater Couto said: How old was Russ Martin when we signed him? 23 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 6,131 Posted January 19, 2023 7 hours ago, canarydan23 said: That's a pretty simplistic way of looking at things. Err. No it isn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
