27 Aug 2015 10:01:15
anyone else think Kevin Nolan would be worth a punt for some experience in midfield.

Just been realeased from West Ham I understand.

1.) 27 Aug 2015
27 Aug 2015 11:30:54
Know a west ham fan who says he's absolutely awful these days . Would be a huge step back . No thank you

2.) 27 Aug 2015
27 Aug 2015 15:43:24
Dont know where your friends coming from Lancaster, Nolan is still a really decent premiership player. He would bring a hell of a lot to the team on a short term basis. Would add an experienced head to the centre of the pitch for us, he doesn't mind a tackle and he has taken young players under his wing a couple of times, most notably living with Carroll for 6 months at Newcastle to help him ditch his attitude issues, that's commitment. he's a natural leader too so he would make a great general for Bamba as a voice further up the pitch.
If nothing else he brings a great promotion record getting Bolton, Newcastle and West Ham out of the Championship plus he actually has a decent strike rate too in this division.
If he is willing then snap him up as far as i'm concerned.

3.) 27 Aug 2015
27 Aug 2015 16:21:39
Heard he had been released and thought the same d.s. Experienced, physical, creative'ish and a leader. IMO a nice addition to the squad. I've heard rumours he may go back to Bolton. Yes his best days are behind him but still in the championship, he would be more than a decent player. That being said I think a CB and a winger are priority ATM.

4.) 27 Aug 2015
27 Aug 2015 17:13:27
I agree he would have the experience but his legs have gone . I didn't just take my mates word for it I looked at their fans forums and they are quite happy to let him go . Someone with trickery and pace, a link between midfield and attack is a much more pressing priority, in my humble opinion

5.) 27 Aug 2015
27 Aug 2015 17:14:58
Just to add to that, I think Barton is a much better footballer . He's the one we should get if we're looking to bring in some experience

6.) 27 Aug 2015
27 Aug 2015 18:59:51
Nolan might not have the pace he had but speed isn't everything through the middle. As for linking mid and attack he did that at Bolton for years, he played more defensive at Newcastle and West Ham but his goals and assists ratios in the Championship are better than most forwards. Ok so he lacks a little flare but I think flare is a lot less important in midfield than consistency and stability for us right now, hopefully we bring in a flare wide player instead.
That said yes I would rather have Barton too. He is better technically and probably has more years left in him but we offered him a contract and he wanted double, 40k a week isn't going to happen.

7.) 27 Aug 2015
27 Aug 2015 21:14:42
I would much rather have a decent winger that either Barton or Nolan. They wouldn't add anything to our squad other than inflated wages.

8.) 27 Aug 2015
27 Aug 2015 21:16:27
Barton just joined Burnley.