The official "Matthew Upson to Albion" thread [merged]

[Marshy]

Upson just needs games like Bridge did, he also has the added bonus of being left footed, naturally left sided centre halfs are hard to come by.

 

[upthealbion1970]

Matthew Upson

Most important - what's his Spanish like?

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

So lets get this right, we are in need of a defender and specifically a centre back that can use his head. I need to understand why Mathew Upson, who has spent his entire career battling some of the best forwards in the world, doesn't fit this bill. I understand he might not immediately play the 'Poyet way' but he was an England international, he must have a bit of a clue. Short term this is a good idea seeing as we are frail when it comes to high balls into the box. I can think of plenty of CB's around the world who are still playing at the top level despite lacking pace.

 

[kevtherev]

Would Steve Foster be the last full cap England centre back we have had,apat from Russell Osman who was well past it.

 

[kevtherev]

So lets get this right, we are in need of a defender and specifically a centre back that can use his head. I need to understand why Mathew Upson, who has spent his entire career battling some of the best forwards in the world, doesn't fit this bill. I understand he might not immediately play the 'Poyet way' but he was an England international, he must have a bit of a clue. Short term this is a good idea seeing as we are frail when it comes to high balls into the box. I can think of plenty of CB's around the world who are still playing at the top level despite lacking pace.

Like Carragher last night,,,,class.

 

[KJP]

Matthew Upson

Alan Tate being linked now

 

[greyseagull]

Would Steve Foster be the last full cap England centre back we have had,apat from Russell Osman who was well past it.

Correct, as highlighted in this column on Liam Bridcutt in the Chichester Observer: Talking Sport: From Brighton to Real Madrid? Not just yet, please... - Football - Chichester Observer

 

[Rugrat]

So lets get this right, we are in need of a defender and specifically a centre back that can use his head. I need to understand why Mathew Upson, who has spent his entire career battling some of the best forwards in the world, doesn't fit this bill. I understand he might not immediately play the 'Poyet way' but he was an England international, he must have a bit of a clue. Short term this is a good idea seeing as we are frail when it comes to high balls into the box. I can think of plenty of CB's around the world who are still playing at the top level despite lacking pace.

Agree ... I guess the difficulty with these fellas at the end of their careers and dropping down a league is the degree to which they can be motivated to give it 100%. In saying that Bridge is a perfect example of how it can pay off, and I get the feeling that Upson isn't the sort to take the piss.

 

[hola gus]

Curtis Davies now!

 

[BensGrandad]

Alan Tate being linked now

Reading wikipedia he seems a possibility as his favoured position is centre back and he has played mostly for championship sides

 

[Premiership Dream]

STOKE UPDATE

Stoke City defender Matthew Upson, veteran of 21 England caps, is close to signing for Brighton & Hove Albion, says Daily Telegraph football correspondent John Percy on Twitter.

 

[wallyback]

Bought or loan?

 

[Premiership Dream]

im hearing loan !!!

till end of season

 

[geodavies]

So lets get this right, we are in need of a defender and specifically a centre back that can use his head. I need to understand why Mathew Upson, who has spent his entire career battling some of the best forwards in the world, doesn't fit this bill. I understand he might not immediately play the 'Poyet way' but he was an England international, he must have a bit of a clue. Short term this is a good idea seeing as we are frail when it comes to high balls into the box. I can think of plenty of CB's around the world who are still playing at the top level despite lacking pace.

Will be good for AEA

 

[The Sock of Poskett]

Seem to recall one Guy Butters doing a sterling job for us in his latter years, despite being severely lacking in the pace department. Got by thanks to instinctive good positioning and getting his head on everything. And with all due respect, Upson is a superior footballer. Bring him on.

 

[AJBHA]

Matthew upson? Do we really need another old player!

I'm sorry but Matthew upson is not what we need! Yes he's a centre back and we need one but he's old! We are become a team of old players that won't last.
We need to build for the future....

 

[Hyperion]

I'm sorry but Matthew upson is not what we need! Yes he's a centre back and we need one but he's old! We are become a team of old players that won't last.
We need to build for the future....

You are confusing need with our long term strategy. Our pursuit of van Dijk proves that.

 

[s5.bha]

Matthew Upson

With the Doc I hear .......

 

[shaolinpunk]

Yes, a loanee who is a former England international and has a ton of premier league experience won't improve our backline

 

[algie]

I'm sorry but Matthew upson is not what we need! Yes he's a centre back and we need one but he's old! We are become a team of old players that won't last.
We need to build for the future....

He has loads of caps though.