Guest claude_leic Posted 1 September 2015 Posted 1 September 2015 After a great start to the season it seems silly to start doubting our strength already, however i can't help but question one thing in particular that has happened over this turbulent summer. Is it just me, or does anybody else think that the release of Matthew Upson was premature? I know he didn't have a storming season, but i don't think anybody can claim that he wasn't a useful asset. As i look through our squad I can't help but feel that Matthew Upson would add some real steel to it. If you analyse each and every one of our central defenders their weaknesses become extremely apparent: Robert Huth demonstrated his ill discipline on Saturday, Wes Morgan scored so many own goals last year, Liam Moore is certainly not ready for premier league football (even if he is one of our own!), Wasilewski lacks discipline also, and Benalouane is untested. When the wheels start to come off our season and the lads lose confidence, I think we could really do with a proven, experienced, reliable player like Matthew Upson to steady the ship. His dedication and experience is unquestionable; he's always been highly regarded and has been capped at the top level for England. I think last year he seemed to assert himself quite well alongside Wes Morgan and Wasilewski in the back 5- providing stability to counter Wasilewski's exuberance and composure to counter Morgan's erraticism. He may lack pace, but more than makes up for it through awareness and a unique understanding of the game. He reminds me very much of Jamie Carragher. Would be very interested to know what other people think.
Izzy Posted 1 September 2015 Posted 1 September 2015 Is it just me, or does anybody else think that the release of Matthew Upson was premature? No. it's just you
JerryLundegaard Posted 1 September 2015 Posted 1 September 2015 He's too old now. It was a good idea to sign him up for a season last year, see if he could bring that experience and then maybe extend his stay. But instead he brought a lot of injuries and a lack of pace, especially evident against Tottenham away and Kyle Walker. Wasyl deffo brought more to the party as an experienced defender and that's why he played every week at the back end of last season and Upson didn't.
sdb Posted 1 September 2015 Posted 1 September 2015 Just too slow for the prem. TBH he was even at Stoke 2 seasons previous. I'm sure he'd still have enough for a season in the Champo though
The Doctor Posted 1 September 2015 Posted 1 September 2015 After a great start to the season it seems silly to start doubting our strength already, however i can't help but question one thing in particular that has happened over this turbulent summer. Is it just me, or does anybody else think that the release of Matthew Upson was premature? I know he didn't have a storming season, but i don't think anybody can claim that he wasn't a useful asset. As i look through our squad I can't help but feel that Matthew Upson would add some real steel to it. If you analyse each and every one of our central defenders their weaknesses become extremely apparent: Robert Huth demonstrated his ill discipline on Saturday, Wes Morgan scored so many own goals last year, Liam Moore is certainly not ready for premier league football (even if he is one of our own!), Wasilewski lacks discipline also, and Benalouane is untested. When the wheels start to come off our season and the lads lose confidence, I think we could really do with a proven, experienced, reliable player like Matthew Upson to steady the ship. His dedication and experience is unquestionable; he's always been highly regarded and has been capped at the top level for England. I think last year he seemed to assert himself quite well alongside Wes Morgan and Wasilewski in the back 5- providing stability to counter Wasilewski's exuberance and composure to counter Morgan's erraticism. He may lack pace, but more than makes up for it through awareness and a unique understanding of the game. He reminds me very much of Jamie Carragher. Would be very interested to know what other people think. In all of those 2/3 games he managed to make it off the treatment table for? Not to mention he scored as many own goals as Morgan in a lot less time on the pitch, and as for Wasyl - 4 yellow cards in 28 games isn't a bad disciplinary record.
dimmerchant Posted 1 September 2015 Posted 1 September 2015 I see where you're coming from but it seems to based on what he did elsewhere rather for us; just don't feel we saw enough of him.
AKCJ Posted 1 September 2015 Posted 1 September 2015 Put the bottle down Matt. It gets better, you just need to allow us to help.
Corky Posted 1 September 2015 Posted 1 September 2015 After a great start to the season it seems silly to start doubting our strength already, however i can't help but question one thing in particular that has happened over this turbulent summer. Is it just me, or does anybody else think that the release of Matthew Upson was premature? I know he didn't have a storming season, but i don't think anybody can claim that he wasn't a useful asset. As i look through our squad I can't help but feel that Matthew Upson would add some real steel to it. If you analyse each and every one of our central defenders their weaknesses become extremely apparent: Robert Huth demonstrated his ill discipline on Saturday, Wes Morgan scored so many own goals last year, Liam Moore is certainly not ready for premier league football (even if he is one of our own!), Wasilewski lacks discipline also, and Benalouane is untested. When the wheels start to come off our season and the lads lose confidence, I think we could really do with a proven, experienced, reliable player like Matthew Upson to steady the ship. His dedication and experience is unquestionable; he's always been highly regarded and has been capped at the top level for England. I think last year he seemed to assert himself quite well alongside Wes Morgan and Wasilewski in the back 5- providing stability to counter Wasilewski's exuberance and composure to counter Morgan's erraticism. He may lack pace, but more than makes up for it through awareness and a unique understanding of the game. He reminds me very much of Jamie Carragher. Would be very interested to know what other people think. I can. He was just here. No more, no less. Played 5 league matches and did nothing of any note.
Witch Posted 1 September 2015 Posted 1 September 2015 After a great start to the season it seems silly to start doubting our strength already, however i can't help but question one thing in particular that has happened over this turbulent summer. Is it just me, or does anybody else think that the release of Matthew Upson was premature? I know he didn't have a storming season, but i don't think anybody can claim that he wasn't a useful asset. As i look through our squad I can't help but feel that Matthew Upson would add some real steel to it. If you analyse each and every one of our central defenders their weaknesses become extremely apparent: Robert Huth demonstrated his ill discipline on Saturday, Wes Morgan scored so many own goals last year, Liam Moore is certainly not ready for premier league football (even if he is one of our own!), Wasilewski lacks discipline also, and Benalouane is untested. When the wheels start to come off our season and the lads lose confidence, I think we could really do with a proven, experienced, reliable player like Matthew Upson to steady the ship. His dedication and experience is unquestionable; he's always been highly regarded and has been capped at the top level for England. I think last year he seemed to assert himself quite well alongside Wes Morgan and Wasilewski in the back 5- providing stability to counter Wasilewski's exuberance and composure to counter Morgan's erraticism. He may lack pace, but more than makes up for it through awareness and a unique understanding of the game. He reminds me very much of Jamie Carragher. Would be very interested to know what other people think. I don't know what kind of stuff you're on, man, but you should stop using it. It's some truly nasty shit.
bmt Posted 1 September 2015 Posted 1 September 2015 After a great start to the season it seems silly to start doubting our strength already, however i can't help but question one thing in particular that has happened over this turbulent summer. Is it just me, or does anybody else think that the release of Matthew Upson was premature? I know he didn't have a storming season, but i don't think anybody can claim that he wasn't a useful asset. As i look through our squad I can't help but feel that Matthew Upson would add some real steel to it. If you analyse each and every one of our central defenders their weaknesses become extremely apparent: Robert Huth demonstrated his ill discipline on Saturday, Wes Morgan scored so many own goals last year, Liam Moore is certainly not ready for premier league football (even if he is one of our own!), Wasilewski lacks discipline also, and Benalouane is untested. When the wheels start to come off our season and the lads lose confidence, I think we could really do with a proven, experienced, reliable player like Matthew Upson to steady the ship. His dedication and experience is unquestionable; he's always been highly regarded and has been capped at the top level for England. I think last year he seemed to assert himself quite well alongside Wes Morgan and Wasilewski in the back 5- providing stability to counter Wasilewski's exuberance and composure to counter Morgan's erraticism. He may lack pace, but more than makes up for it through awareness and a unique understanding of the game. He reminds me very much of Jamie Carragher. Would be very interested to know what other people think. I actually think we'll miss his experience, obviously a key member of the dressing room
Vacamion Posted 1 September 2015 Posted 1 September 2015 Member since 2007 and has 37 posts. Then this. Kudos.
Stuntman_Mike Posted 1 September 2015 Posted 1 September 2015 I wouldn't know where to start with a response..
Wymsey Posted 1 September 2015 Posted 1 September 2015 Was probably there to give useful advice in how to effectively defend in this league - Morgan certainly took note, if it's true.
Mark_w Posted 1 September 2015 Posted 1 September 2015 Wouldn't lament it too much until he forces his way into MK Dons' starting line-up.
Soar Fox Posted 1 September 2015 Posted 1 September 2015 lol Genuinely this has made me burst out laughing. He played about 4 games and I thought he looked dreadful in every game. Pearson didn't often get it wrong but that certainly was one of his worst signings.
Dan Posted 1 September 2015 Posted 1 September 2015 Upson was totally out of his depth here. He was a signing that we might (and I use that term lightly) have gotten away with if he hadn't got injured. A long-term injury at his age finished him as a top flight footballer. No hard feelings or owt but he was well past-it.
TOMBlcfc Posted 1 September 2015 Posted 1 September 2015 We were only ever going to have him for a year
ealingfox Posted 1 September 2015 Posted 1 September 2015 He was unlucky though. Every chance he could have carried his Brighton form over without that injury.
Bayfox Posted 1 September 2015 Posted 1 September 2015 I've been in the pub tonight. Is this actually a thing?
Heart-Shaped Fox Posted 1 September 2015 Posted 1 September 2015 was poor. Was a squad player at best
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