Stewart Downing on a free

[sussex_guy2k2]

I can think of very few players that would be worse.

It's not going to happen.

You're honestly telling me you don't think he'd be an upgrade on Skalak?

 

[Weststander]

Boro in the Championship don't want him......

and their fans are desparate to see the back of him, despite Downing being Boro born and bred. Says all you need to know.

 

[British Bulldog]

You're honestly telling me you don't think he'd be an upgrade on Skalak?

I don't think so, Downing was sussed out long ago in the Premier League where as Skalak is an unknown quantity with a touch of class.

 

[Insel affe]

I am finding it difficult to argue with that.

 

[dazzer6666]

Hughton is far too intelligent a manager to sign a waster like Downing....an ageing waster at that. He was garbage for Boro last season.

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The main one would be the reputation of the Albion's much lauded player recruitment team taking such an almighty hammering.

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He certainly was. He looked poor and slow and divided opinion in the championship the previous year.
I don't see any club stupid enough to take on his wages.

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And most of all this.

 

[Two Professors]

Not keen then?

 

[dazzer6666]

Not keen then?

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[TSB]

You're honestly telling me you don't think he'd be an upgrade on Skalak?

Yep. Skalak's a better player these days. Puts in a great set piece, wins vital free kicks (with sometimes questionable falls), is more helpful defensively and plays with passion.
I don't think the Stewart Downing of today does any of those things.

 

[Weststander]

Yep. Skalak's a better player these days. Puts in a great set piece, wins vital free kicks (with sometimes questionable falls), is more helpful defensively and plays with passion.
I don't think the Stewart Downing of today does any of those things.

Downing's a busted flush, his current performance levels not on a par with the pay levels he's used to.

He might be a good bet for a club like Sheffield United next year, no better than that.

 

[miffy6]

No thanks, let's hope this rumour fizzles out like the Seb Larsson one.

 

[Weststander]

No thanks, let's hope this rumour fizzles out like the Seb Larsson one.

But the lot and become the slowest team in PL history. That should get us back to the Championship.

 

[BensGrandad]

Football Tranfer Rumours suggest Kenny Jackett is trying to get him to sign for Portsmouth to help get to Ghe Championship.

 

[Conelli98]

Downingmy@rse!!!

 

[Jim Van Winkle]

I am finding it difficult to argue with that.

I feel this should just be response to any past it, snail paced, over paid ex-international and ex-Premier League name. No point in giving it too much thought.

 

[portslade seagull]

No thanks, too old and if he's not good enough for Boro we really should be setting our sights higher

 

[GT49er]

and their fans are desparate to see the back of him, despite Downing being Boro born and bred. Says all you need to know.

To be fair, Downing's not the only 'Boro player whose name is mud up there now. You should read what their chat pages have to say about Gaston 'I-like-wearing-little-girls-shin-pads-and screaming-my-head -off-to-the-referee' Ramirez!

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

You're honestly telling me you don't think he'd be an upgrade on Skalak?

Downing is not fit to lace Jiri's boots

 

[forumwayseagull]

Downing is not fit to lace Jiri's boots

Just cannot see any value in Downing. Very expensive in wages, no sell on opportunity and pretty much past it for the PL. we need pace, power and experience, he only ticks one of the boxes

 

[HastingsSeagull]

Portsmouth sounds about right else warm the bench for Harry at the bottom of the Champ

 

[dazzer6666]

Portsmouth sounds about right else warm the bench for Harry at the bottom of the Champ

Harry will have a briefcase full of readies waiting for him......