Munchkin
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Released by Leicester.
Would personally love to see him back here.
Would personally love to see him back here.
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Matt Upson
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MattBackHome
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- Jul 7, 2003
- 11,878
That released list doesn't look that inspiring.
Will probably retire now, what is he 36? As you can probably tell by my avatar he was my favourite player during his time here. There were some who said he was too old and past it when we signed him two and a half years ago and look what happened! For that reason alone, I'm saying #bringhomeupson 
Monsieur Le Plonk
Lethargy in motion
If I had to decide between a 36 yr old Upson or a 34 year old Greer then i'd go the former. I'm not sure the way FORWARD is with either though.
Prince Monolulu
Everything in Moderation
spring hall convert
Well-known member
If the rumours about his influence on the team vs Garcia's are believed then what better place for him to do his badges? Fitness permitting, he'd play a fair bit as well.
Albion Robster
Well-known member
Too old now.
I think we got the best out of him two seasons ago.
I think we got the best out of him two seasons ago.
Uncle C
Well-known member
And what rumours are they?
SweatyMexican
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- Mar 31, 2013
- 4,155
Why not employ him as a Player/Coach of some description. Great professional to have in the team.
Mackenzie
Old Brightonian
Age isn't such an issue with defenders, top class performers like Upson overcome loss of pace with know how. It's his fitness that needs questioning after missing most of last season with injury.
A fit 36 year old Upson would be a good signing.
A fit 36 year old Upson would be a good signing.
Seasidesage
New member
Signing any 36 year old is a mistake. We are trying to rebuild a side which already has a very old defence. He was fantastic last time but we need younger, hungry players on the upgrade, we already have all the experience we need IMO.
So this week it's Matt Upson.
Clearly my calendar isn't up to date, which former Albion player is penciled in as next weeks 'could do a job'?
spring hall convert
Well-known member
I seem to remember on here there were suggestions that he was running the show by the end of the season.
Not that I'd believe anything on here.
Papa Lazarou
Living in a De Zerbi wonderland
So this week it's Matt Upson.
Clearly my calendar isn't up to date, which former Albion player is penciled in as next weeks 'could do a job'?
Paul McShane? Or was that last month?
Yep, so far we've had:-
McShane
Barnes
Zamora
FFS
Orlandi
Ulloa
Ward - (who I'd have in a heart beat).
A few minor bibbles about Bridcutt & Buckley.
+ The blatantly obvious one I always forget off lists.
This post will be followed by:-
'if we had them all we'd win the division by Christmas'.
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
No, definately not. The man has no coaching experience whatsoever, and we don't need a 36 year old central defender, when the man alongside him is 34, and we have two 30 something year old full backs on our books too.
Our defence was continually caught out for pace and stamina last season, and Upson's return would just make it worse. He did a great job for us a couple of seasons ago, but his time has now past.
spring hall convert
Well-known member
No way will Greer be a first team centre back next year. No way whatsoever. You've ruined my day at the thought of it.
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
Don't be so sure. In any case, even if he isn't, l don't want yet another ageing defender on our books. We need to bring the average age of the squad down big time.
Marshy
Well-known member
No chance of that, as I have said many times before... Hughton will/has slowly removed every young player from the squad.
There will be none left....
I hope I am proven wrong.