LCFC FOX Posted 30 May 2013 Share Posted 30 May 2013 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11712/8743318/ Sky Sports understands a number of English clubs are eyeing Australia defnder Michael Thwaite. Perth Glory ace Thwaite has caught the eye for club and country over the last couple of years and his performances have alerted several sides in England. The likes of Middlesbrough, Leicester, Blackpool and Premier League new boys Crystal Palace are all thought to be keeping tabs on Thwaite. The 6ft 3in centre-back has been included in the A-League All Stars team to face Manchester United in July and his suitors are expected to watch him in action in Australia's upcoming games against Japan, Jordan and Iraq next month. Thwaite has experience of playing in Europe after spells with Wisla Krakow and SK Brann and he is thought to be keen on a switch to England. The player's agent, Jamie Holsgrove, confirmed a number of clubs in England have expressed an interest in Thwaite, but that the defender was focusing on the upcoming games for Australia. "Michael produced one of his best seasons for club and country and he now has three crucial games ahead for the Socceroos," Holsgrove told Sky Sports. "There is firm interest in England but his focus now must be with the national team." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbo Posted 30 May 2013 Share Posted 30 May 2013 Hmm, 30 years old. Depends on the fee I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuki! Posted 30 May 2013 Share Posted 30 May 2013 whooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 30 May 2013 Share Posted 30 May 2013 Thirty year old centre back who's never played higher than the Polish league where he didn't settle? A risk even on a free, surely we're better with another Keane-esque loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Prussian Posted 30 May 2013 Share Posted 30 May 2013 Smells like an agent with a good sense for PR. An unlikely signing for Pearson, given his recent acquisitions, in particular because of his age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfox Posted 30 May 2013 Share Posted 30 May 2013 I have heard of this guy, as he has international caps to his name. He is a good defender in the A League and very tall, but apart from that I don't have a clue. 30 years of age as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 30 May 2013 Share Posted 30 May 2013 A 30 year old on a free? Just don't let him take any penalties and we'll be fine.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillo Posted 30 May 2013 Share Posted 30 May 2013 no you tube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace Posted 30 May 2013 Share Posted 30 May 2013 If hes an international lets sign him must be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilo Posted 30 May 2013 Share Posted 30 May 2013 Know nothing about him except he sounds the exact opposite of a Pearson signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Prussian Posted 30 May 2013 Share Posted 30 May 2013 Know nothing about him except he sounds the exact opposite of a Pearson signing. I hope some of our Aussie fellas can shed some light on this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Dennis Posted 30 May 2013 Share Posted 30 May 2013 "Sky Sports understands" is as far as I get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FantasticMrFuchs Posted 30 May 2013 Share Posted 30 May 2013 http://youtu.be/sGvNX56leQQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Fox Posted 30 May 2013 Share Posted 30 May 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonaldinho Posted 30 May 2013 Share Posted 30 May 2013 Never heard of him. Guess we'll just have to Thwaite and see how good he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilo Posted 30 May 2013 Share Posted 30 May 2013 No need to take the Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Fox Posted 30 May 2013 Share Posted 30 May 2013 Average at best, hopefully no truth in this story. Not a bad A League defender but certainly not the best. I couldn't see him cutting it in the championship. If he was 21 he would have been worth a punt, but at his age he will struggle to improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hack Posted 30 May 2013 Share Posted 30 May 2013 I hope some of our Aussie fellas can shed some light on this guy. Being an Aussie and Sydney FC fan, I can tell you Thwaite would not be out of place in the Championship. He is a good consistent defender and even knows where the net is from set pieces at the other end. He is at least as good as Jack Hobbs for those looking for some type of comparision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACF Posted 30 May 2013 Share Posted 30 May 2013 Yeah he's not bad actually, would be in the top few defenders in the league, and as said above, he's fairly consistent. Never really seen him have a bad game, and I do watch a LOT of A-League. He wouldn't command huge wages, but he would be back-up at best I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 30 May 2013 Share Posted 30 May 2013 Didn't see this one coming. Doesn't sound bad according to the Aussie's on here so who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooksy Posted 30 May 2013 Share Posted 30 May 2013 An Australian Sean St Ledger then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 30 May 2013 Share Posted 30 May 2013 Hmm, 30 years old. Depends on the fee I suppose. A half eaten Mars Bar and a can of coke? Look he is a good defender reads the game well, but could be a big step up for him especially as he never seemed to make it in Norway, Romania or Poland. Would probably only want him as a back up to the first team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountesthorpeFox Posted 30 May 2013 Share Posted 30 May 2013 No Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Horse's Mouth Posted 31 May 2013 Share Posted 31 May 2013 Never heard of him. Guess we'll just have to Thwaite and see how good he is. oh you mother****er Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peach0000 Posted 31 May 2013 Share Posted 31 May 2013 why does age matter so much surely if he can do a job he is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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