Paul Scharner

[danperkins]

Paul Scharner is set for talks with Liverpool next week over a possible free transfer to Merseyside.

 

New Reds boss Roy Hodgson is thought to be an admirer of the versatile 30-year-old, who left Wigan after his contract expired at the end of last season.

 

Hodgson tried to sign the Austrian on three occasions when manager of Fulham, but failed in each attempt.

 

It was also thought that the 62-year-old was trying to secure his signature at Craven Cottage before moving to Anfield at the start of July.

 

Aston Villa and Sunderland are also rumoured to be interested in landing Scharner's signature, but Liverpool is believed to be his preferred destination.

 

If the deal is to be successful, Scharner could possibly fill the void left by defensive midfielder Javier Mascherano should the Argentine depart.

 

"Roy Hodgson and Paul Scharner - this is a special relationship," said Scharner's agent, Valentin Hobel.

 

"Hodgson thinks that Paul's strengths in midfield are better than his attributes in central defence.

 

"Liverpool would be a dream, of course, but we are in contact with several clubs. Because he is a free transfer, he can choose."

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Hmmm didn't see this one coming, but free and low wages, versatile and solid and a step up from Lucas. Can cover CB positions too.

[Newport]

Mad fella. He's got an extra apartment where he prepares for games.

 

Don't know if the video plays outside Norway, but here's a link:

Ole Magnus Storberget |  Hjemme hos professor Paul Scharner |  TV 2 Sporten

[Trucker Paddy]

Good squad player, I met him in Manc airport last year he's sound, was telling me he was hoping to leave Wigan last summer, good asset for squad padding, thats were it would stop though.

[Monster Masch]

Good squad player. Better than Lucas.

[Teflon Don]

Fuck. Right. Off. A complete joke of a signing if it happens and some people think it's a good idea?

[Xherdan]

Good squad player on average wages, I don't see a problem.

[fowler9]

not an inspiring signing but like all others i will give him a chance, also versatile and a threat in the air

 

 

and he is not better than Lucas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

you horrible Lucas hating cunts

[Unrighteous]

Good squad player. Better than Lucas.

 

Good squad player on average wages, I don't see a problem.

 

My thoughts exactly...

[Jim MM]

I'd have no problem with him either but I have a problem with the fact that I'd have no problem with him.

[Jose Jones]

Fairly shit. Pointless signing.

If we do get him, hopefully he's better than I expect in his odd appearance.

[Chinandeler Bong]

Paul Fuckin Scharner ?

[Mike84]

Seems like he'd good around the dressing room, something I think we may be unfortunately lacking. Obviously talent on the pitch would help too.

[WaltonRed]

He's class in the air.

[Cardie]

What a difference a year makes!

[Xherdan]

So he is not a decent squad player?

[ZonkoVille77]

If he can pass on experience to younger players and costs fuck all then I'm all for it. at least we know he's able for the PL.

[coop]

Sell Lucas for £8m and Kerry Argos for £2m sign Scharner on a free.

 

Enables us to have £10m to spend elsewhere whilst having a player that can play in both their positions.

[WaltonRed]

Sell Lucas for £8m and Kerry Argos for £2m sign Scharner on a free.

 

Enables us to have £10m to spend elsewhere whilst having a player that can play in both their positions.

 

More like sell Lucas/The Greek/Whoever and have Scharner to replace him. Tom and George pocket the money.

[Gary Mac Legend]

Sell Lucas for £8m and Kerry Argos for £2m sign Scharner on a free.

 

Enables us to have £10m to spend elsewhere whilst having a player that can play in both their positions.

 

 

Seriously? Lucas is better and far younger than Scharner, Kyrgiakos is important in our defence and was a rock last season, if anything sell on Skrtel, he'd raise much more cash.

 

So, with Jovanovic's signing on fee, and wages for his 3 year contract, and something similar for Scharner, that's the summer budget spent.

[TommyW]

he's not very good, the joys of being one of the alsorans

 

dare I say it but if Rafa was after him last year this place would have gone into meltdown

 

ah well

[Cardie]

So he is not a decent squad player?

 

More in response to the reaction rather than the player himself. I'd agree he would be a decent squad player but flies in the face of the years of ranting on here.

[Irishlad]

Him and Jovanovic in one summer, two fucking nutcases of the highest order haha

 

Could well be a good squad player and can cover quite a few positions. Good threat in the air as well, which the squad badly lacks.

[Trumo]

"Good squad player"

"Versatile"

"Decent in the air"

"Can do a job"

 

We have been padding out our squad with this sort of thing for years. Players who "can" do a job rather than players we actually need. We put them on 3-4 year contracts at £30k per week, and struggle to get rid of them when we realise thay are out of their depth. No personal slight on Scharner, but he ain't what we need.

[Trucker Paddy]

2 year contract for him, get rid of Plessis El Zhar should cover the cost.

[bornleverpuller]

So everyone accepts that Roy has to sign players like this because of the constraints he has to work under but when Rafa signed players like this he was wank

 

Love it