Upson

[Guest raz.]

Reds at front of Upson queue

 

European kings Liverpool appear most likely to edge out Newcastle and Middlesbrough in the race for Birmingham defender Matthew Upson.

 

Upson's agent Barry Nevill has put the cat among the pigeons at St Andrews by breaking off talks over a new five-year contract for the 26-year-old and saying "Matt does need to be playing European football with his club side if he is to make any headway internationally".

 

Upson is desperate to be involved in England's World Cup 2006 campaign in Germany - but is way down the pecking order at the moment, with John Terry, Rio Ferdinand, Sol Campbell, Wes Brown, Zat Knight and Ledley King ahead of him in Sven-Goran Eriksson's plans.

 

The revelation that Upson will 'consider his options' this summer has alerted a number of Premiership clubs.

 

But Liverpool appear to be ahead of rival suitors Boro and Newcastle as they are pushing hard to be in next season's Champions League - but more importantly offer the best chance of first-team football.

 

Jamie Carragher is first-choice centre-back at Anfield - but the January transfer window arrival of Mauricio Pellgrino from Valencia shows Reds boss Rafael Benitez has doubts over the ageing Sam Hyypia, whose pace has been found wanting at the highest level in recent times.

 

Upson could forge a solid all-English partnership with Carragher, whereas Titus Bramble and Jean Alain Boumsong are established at St James' Park, and Gareth Southgate is regularly chosen in tandem with Ugo Ehiogu or Chris Riggott when all are fully fit.

[MLB]

I sense a Rashid :wallbutt: coming on...

[05 Milan]

 

Upson is desperate to be involved in England's World Cup 2006 campaign in Germany - but is way down the pecking order at the moment, with John Terry, Rio Ferdinand, Sol Campbell, Wes Brown, Zat Knight and Ledley King ahead of him in Sven-Goran Eriksson's plans.

 

where's Carra in there?

[Naz17]

I don't think he'd be too bad, if the fee is right. He's a definitely a capable defender with pace and has premiership experience. Being in our squad can definitely improve him and I can see some promise if he came, especially a long term solution with carra.

[Rashid]

I think we need pace, Upson is slow.

[Red Nick]

the thing Crouch & Upson would bring in is PL experience ie wont have to waste time adjusting to the game. SWP would fall into the same category.

[Naz17]

Upson ain't slow, alright he ain't no Cisse but he's quicker than Hyypia. I see him as a very clever acquisition if we get him for a small sum.

[Dermot]

Given that he is near the end of his contract I think that we can get him for a good price and he is a good defender, think that he would be a good long-term partner for Carra.

[Guest el rey, #14]

swap deal for diao!

we could even throw in kewell and get a few quid while we're at it........... well its worth a try! ;)

[05 Milan]

swap deal for diao!

we could even throw in kewell and get a few quid while we're at it........... well its worth a try! ;)

 

no swap deals needed, mr.Bruce is always ready to empty our waste bin AND pay us a decent amount to do it also

[Red Nick]

Smoke and Mirrors me thinks.

 

were linked with so many players its hard to work out which are real and which arent.

 

however the upson statement looks like a deal to LFC is pretty much done, why break off transfer negotiations unless you have a much better club to go to.

[Paul]

I think we need pace, Upson is slow.

Agreed.

[05 Milan]

Reds at front of Upson queue

 

European kings Liverpool appear most likely to edge out Newcastle and Middlesbrough in the race for Birmingham defender Matthew Upson.

 

Upson's agent Barry Nevill has put the cat among the pigeons at St Andrews by breaking off talks over a new five-year contract for the 26-year-old and saying "Matt does need to be playing European football with his club side if he is to make any headway internationally".

 

surely that must be Gary Nevilles fake name of choice? doing a bit of agent work on the side eh? Barry Nevill...gee how imaginative!

 

gotta love fake names. Seinfeld was Kel Varnsen, George was Art Vandelay and Kramer was Mr.Pennypacker. remember the time when they get stuck in traffic in Jerrys Saab and Jerry has to take a leak. he uses his fake alias and pretends he's a hot shot businessman, so he can use a toilet in an apartment he's pretending to be interested in buying. after a while george (art vandelay) turns up too, and at last kramer comes to take a leak and of course he as well uses his fake name and pretends to be an important businessman. Jerry, suddenly looking worried, says : "Pennypacker!? But if you're here, who's watching the Saab......factory?"

 

Kramer looks confused, sends the seller of the apartment a quick gaze and mutters under his breath: "Jerry, that's in Sweden!"

[MLB]

The question is, are we looking for someone to replace Hyypia or someone to act as cover? If we want a direct replacement then I really don't think Upson is good enough. He'd be adequate as cover, but that's about it. There's no way he has what it takes to turn us into genuine title contenders though.

[Dermot]

Birmingham have a really solid, underated defense and Upson is the corner stone of that, my gut feeling is that Milito is the better player and my prefered signing but I wouldn't be unhappy to see Upson arrive at the club.

[dave u]

however the upson statement looks like a deal to LFC is pretty much done, why break off transfer negotiations unless you have a much better club to go to.

 

 

Everton defo want him. Don't know whether we still do.

[George Costanza]

Would be a good signing for Everton. I believe we can do better.