wilko154 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Too be honest I would much rather see Samba coming on from the bench over both Elphick & Richards. I also wouldn't imagine his wage demands are anything like they were when he was playing Premiership football. We just have to trust Bruce's decision on this one, he know's a decent CB when he see's one from his time playing as one. He's also done a very good job with the defence since joining the club. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcohen Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 The romantic in me wants us to get him, but the realist says, wages, age and the fact we have just signed JT, means CS has to now be a no. We have 4 first choice CB's now with Richards in reserve. But at 33 you would think he must have 2/3 seasons left in him at least; and a Samba Terry partnership does say experience, aggression, winning mentality to me. But also, a serious lack of pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted July 5, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 5, 2017 "Who only ever scores with their head? Premier League's greatest-ever headed-goal scorers, ranked" Goals = 16, Headed Goals = 12. 75% headed goal rate. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/02/03/ever-scores-head-premier-leagues-greatest-ever-headed-goal-scorers/chris-samba/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolteExile Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) At 33, his age isn't a huge concern. Particularly when we have just signed 57 year-old John Terry. But the type of injury he had (herniated disk in his neck) is obviously an issue. For mere mortals doing an everyday job, with the right physio and rest it might be one of those things you can eventually work around. A centre half who will spend a fair chunk of his week heading a football might not get that luxury. He looks in good shape physically, but can understand Bruce being cautious. Edited July 5, 2017 by HolteExile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Hope we sign him and Whelan. Will be fun to watch the slowest central line in the history of football if we play Samba, Terry, Jedinak & Whelan together. Just need Crouch to bring it all together. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Wait, he plays for us? When did this happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 33 with the legs of someone who is 63 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I thought old candleface would be interested in Samba. Chance to relive all those dodgy as **** deals he did with him and the Russians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Is he still with us on trial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 1 minute ago, AvfcRigo82 said: Is he still with us on trial? He's been in Portugal with the squad this week. I'm not really sure what counts a 'trial', but if this is one it's got be the longest trial I can remember. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I think he's just training with us tbh while he hopes to find a club. I don't think for one minute he'll be signing with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) 9 hours ago, Paddywhack said: He's been in Portugal with the squad this week. I'm not really sure what counts a 'trial', but if this is one it's got be the longest trial I can remember. The McLibel trial was the longest in English history so Samba's trial with us has a while to run yet. It began on 28/6/94 and the high court judgement was given 19/6/97. I doubt that if Samba is not offered a contract (which I think he just might be) that he will lodge an appeal and go to the European Court of Human Rights as was the case with McLibel (pre-Brexit). Edited July 11, 2017 by John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rodders0223 Posted July 11, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 11, 2017 Just read that Samba's testimonial will be arranged for the end of the season. He's been a wonderful servant. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 so... he's been decent against Telford... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Just now, a m ole said: so... he's been decent against Telford... Yes but dread to see him up against anyone with a modicum of pace. still, a better option than Richards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Just now, theboyangel said: Yes but dread to see him up against anyone with a modicum of pace. still, a better option than Richards This 100%. If we need a 4th choice center back, I'd rather have Samba than someone like Richards. I believe Chester, Terry, and Baker will all be above Samba in the pecking order even if we sign him. I am fine with Samba since he is an actual centerback unlike Richards. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) He has the turning speed of the titanic and will get beaten by anyone with an ounce of pace but i could see him having his uses with someone quick next to him against the more physical taller strikers that will try and rough us up Edited July 12, 2017 by AshVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weedman Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Just did a great little run and through ball...rolling back the years! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Honestly thought he played really well. Dominated at the back. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Mostly watched the Telford game as the football was better. I'd give Samba a years contract as a back up option no question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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