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Signing Kevin Nolan would make Cardiff City Championship title contenders - Scott Johnson
15 OCT 2015

BY SCOTT JOHNSON

Cardiff City fan Scott Johnson assesses the merits of recruiting a proven Championship-level performer

Kevin Nolan captained West Ham to the Premier League.

Signing Kevin Nolan would make Cardiff title contenders

The Bluebirds are coming off the back of their most sensible summer in a long time.

It was long overdue and has enabled Russell Slade to steady the ship, with Cardiff’s fortunes on the pitch benefitting from some much-needed stability and continuity.


They already had most of the players they need to challenge in this division, so holding on to their best players was the priority. On that front, it was mission accomplished and they managed to add a few new faces too.

But is it enough? Do Cardiff have what it takes to make a push for promotion? Thus far, they have been functional without blowing anyone away and that has been enough to keep them in and around the top six. The problem is that the clock is ticking.

Their parachute payments are dwindling by the year and the bumper new Premier League TV deal kicks in next season, which will make the gap between the top-two tiers wider than ever.

Financial Fair Play dictates that Cardiff can’t spend their way to the title, were they that way inclined, having already managed that feat once before. They can’t keep this group of players together indefinitely either because sooner or later they will be forced to cut costs to fall in line with a Championship-level of income.

Cardiff are also finding that a sensible approach does not necessarily get bums on seats, with attendances as low as they have been since leaving Ninian Park. I have long been advocating that Cardiff spend within their means and most of their summer transfer activity will have been subsidised by the sale of Kevin Theophille-Catherine to St Etienne, but sometimes you’re presented with an open goal in the transfer market, that is worth pushing the boat out for.

The advantages of signing Nolan could be considerable. Firstly, he would represent a marquee signing, of sorts. Not as much of a marquee signing as he was in 2011, when he dropped down from the Premier League to join West Ham, but he is a recognisable name and that would surely give attendances a lift.

He is a leader and would fill the leadership void left by the departure of Mark Hudson.

Nolan would add a bit of bite in the Cardiff midfield and inject a little personality into an otherwise timid group of players. He has also scored more than 100 goals from midfield during the course of his career and is renowned for breaking into the box, something you rarely see from Cardiff’s midfielders.

He has been promoted from the second tier three times, with Bolton, Newcastle and West Ham, so knows the division inside out and what is required to get out of it. He also happens to be a free agent, after his West Ham contract was terminated at the end of August.

The only apparent downsides are regarding his age and salary. Nolan is 33 now, so not quite as ferocious as he once was and he may not cover as much ground, but he remains in good shape and has a full pre-season under his belt.

When he dropped down a division to join West Ham, he was doing so to link up with Sam Allardyce for a third time, but also for a very lucrative five-year deal, believed to be worth £50,000-a-week.

Allardyce left The Hammers in the summer and people immediately assumed Nolan would soon follow, but he started the season and the final year of his long-term contract at West Ham, before his sudden departure.

He is currently on the lookout for a suitable challenge and recently broke off from negotiations with an unnamed French side, after deciding against uprooting his family.

A return to Bolton, or helping Allardyce at Sunderland, is likely, but he remains very much up for grabs, although his salary demands may prove prohibitive.

Cardiff now appear to have a £20,000-a-week wage ceiling, which is certainly a step in the right direction, but may prove problematic were they to pursue Nolan. Only they know if they can afford him, but they do appear to have budgeted for a central midfielder and are unlikely to find one of Nolan’s quality without having to pay a substantial transfer fee.

Cardiff were immediately linked with Nolan, but Slade was swift in quashing the speculation, which may have been a case of people adding two plus two and getting five. But Nolan is currently training at Slade’s former club Leyton Orient, so the likelihood is that he will be well aware of the situation and how it is progressing.

Nolan may be holding out for interest from the Premier League, but he has expressed his desire to play regularly and won’t want to move somewhere where he will be sat on the bench for weeks on end.

Cardiff’s midfield is already well stocked, with Kagisho Dikgacoi, Joe Ralls, Peter Whittingham and Aron Gunnarsson all competing for a central berth, but Nolan would offer something a little different.

He would also offer a wealth of experience, on and off the field, plus a little bit of stardust.

In among Cardiff’s frugal transfer dealings, they were also heavily linked with the likes of Daryl Murphy and Johnny Russell.

I still believe that Cardiff don’t need to splash the cash, but Middlesbrough added Stuart Downing and David Nugent to an already strong core in the summer and they now look like the team to beat in the Championship, after losing in the play-off final to Norwich last year.

Signing someone like Nolan could equate to the difference between challenging for the play-offs and pushing for automatic promotion.

It is the calibre of transfer that would give Cardiff the edge over their competitors and they should certainly be giving it some serious thought.

Signing Kevin Nolan would make Cardiff City Championship title contenders - Scott Johnson
15 OCT 2015

BY SCOTT JOHNSON

Cardiff City fan Scott Johnson assesses the merits of recruiting a proven Championship-level performer

Kevin Nolan captained West Ham to the Premier League.

Signing Kevin Nolan would make Cardiff title contenders

The Bluebirds are coming off the back of their most sensible summer in a long time.

It was long overdue and has enabled Russell Slade to steady the ship, with Cardiff’s fortunes on the pitch benefitting from some much-needed stability and continuity.


They already had most of the players they need to challenge in this division, so holding on to their best players was the priority. On that front, it was mission accomplished and they managed to add a few new faces too.

But is it enough? Do Cardiff have what it takes to make a push for promotion? Thus far, they have been functional without blowing anyone away and that has been enough to keep them in and around the top six. The problem is that the clock is ticking.

Their parachute payments are dwindling by the year and the bumper new Premier League TV deal kicks in next season, which will make the gap between the top-two tiers wider than ever.

Financial Fair Play dictates that Cardiff can’t spend their way to the title, were they that way inclined, having already managed that feat once before. They can’t keep this group of players together indefinitely either because sooner or later they will be forced to cut costs to fall in line with a Championship-level of income.

Cardiff are also finding that a sensible approach does not necessarily get bums on seats, with attendances as low as they have been since leaving Ninian Park. I have long been advocating that Cardiff spend within their means and most of their summer transfer activity will have been subsidised by the sale of Kevin Theophille-Catherine to St Etienne, but sometimes you’re presented with an open goal in the transfer market, that is worth pushing the boat out for.

The advantages of signing Nolan could be considerable. Firstly, he would represent a marquee signing, of sorts. Not as much of a marquee signing as he was in 2011, when he dropped down from the Premier League to join West Ham, but he is a recognisable name and that would surely give attendances a lift.

He is a leader and would fill the leadership void left by the departure of Mark Hudson.

Nolan would add a bit of bite in the Cardiff midfield and inject a little personality into an otherwise timid group of players. He has also scored more than 100 goals from midfield during the course of his career and is renowned for breaking into the box, something you rarely see from Cardiff’s midfielders.

He has been promoted from the second tier three times, with Bolton, Newcastle and West Ham, so knows the division inside out and what is required to get out of it. He also happens to be a free agent, after his West Ham contract was terminated at the end of August.

The only apparent downsides are regarding his age and salary. Nolan is 33 now, so not quite as ferocious as he once was and he may not cover as much ground, but he remains in good shape and has a full pre-season under his belt.

When he dropped down a division to join West Ham, he was doing so to link up with Sam Allardyce for a third time, but also for a very lucrative five-year deal, believed to be worth £50,000-a-week.

Allardyce left The Hammers in the summer and people immediately assumed Nolan would soon follow, but he started the season and the final year of his long-term contract at West Ham, before his sudden departure.

He is currently on the lookout for a suitable challenge and recently broke off from negotiations with an unnamed French side, after deciding against uprooting his family.

A return to Bolton, or helping Allardyce at Sunderland, is likely, but he remains very much up for grabs, although his salary demands may prove prohibitive.

Cardiff now appear to have a £20,000-a-week wage ceiling, which is certainly a step in the right direction, but may prove problematic were they to pursue Nolan. Only they know if they can afford him, but they do appear to have budgeted for a central midfielder and are unlikely to find one of Nolan’s quality without having to pay a substantial transfer fee.

Cardiff were immediately linked with Nolan, but Slade was swift in quashing the speculation, which may have been a case of people adding two plus two and getting five. But Nolan is currently training at Slade’s former club Leyton Orient, so the likelihood is that he will be well aware of the situation and how it is progressing.

Nolan may be holding out for interest from the Premier League, but he has expressed his desire to play regularly and won’t want to move somewhere where he will be sat on the bench for weeks on end.

Cardiff’s midfield is already well stocked, with Kagisho Dikgacoi, Joe Ralls, Peter Whittingham and Aron Gunnarsson all competing for a central berth, but Nolan would offer something a little different.

He would also offer a wealth of experience, on and off the field, plus a little bit of stardust.

In among Cardiff’s frugal transfer dealings, they were also heavily linked with the likes of Daryl Murphy and Johnny Russell.

I still believe that Cardiff don’t need to splash the cash, but Middlesbrough added Stuart Downing and David Nugent to an already strong core in the summer and they now look like the team to beat in the Championship, after losing in the play-off final to Norwich last year.

Signing someone like Nolan could equate to the difference between challenging for the play-offs and pushing for automatic promotion.

It is the calibre of transfer that would give Cardiff the edge over their competitors and they should certainly be giving it some serious thought.

Didn`t he write this as his Echo column (now sponsored by someone , but not quite sure why it needs sponsoring) some time ago?

Can`t agree with Scott on this one as I think Kevin Nolan is nowhere near the player he was a few years ago - he only scored one goal last season -and would be an expensive signing based just upon past reputation. A leader he may be , but I am far from sure he is capable now of leading by example on the pitch.

Be mad to sign him, he's way over the hill now.

Of course we were linked with Nolan, in the same way that we were linked with virtually every player available back in the Summer. He is past his sell by date, would cost too much in wages, and probably would'nt be interested in coming here anyway. A complete non starter as far as I am concerned.

Be mad to sign him, he's way over the hill now.

Agree I would try Joe Cole instead if we could get him on cheap wages

A no from me

Oh just forget about this old donkey he is never going to come.

Going to Sunderland with Big Sam?

Going to Sunderland with Big Sam?

hope so - I cant stand the tw*t!

Good god no haven't we learnt our lesson about oldies looking for an easy pay day? Go young Go hungry

I usually totally disagree with Scott Johnson and I have no idea how he's still employed, but I actually agree with him here.

Kevin Nolan on 20k a week plus a big promotion bonus will give us the extra push needed. Nolan has all the qualities we are currently lacking, leadership, grit, spirit, character, fight, passion, end product, goals.

I'm stunned the majority of you don't think he would offer us anything now. He started for West Ham earlier this season and although he's getting on, he would still be a class apart in the Championship. Someone of Nolan's experience and calibre would give us such a lift, both on and off the pitch.

Kevin Nolan is a consistent warrior who would benefit any Championship team in my opinion. With those tough winter Tuesday evening games on rubbish pitches, you need leaders, characters, organisers, winners to get results.

I think Kevin Nolan ticks all the boxes as the type of player we need to bring in to transform us from playoff hopefuls to potential title winners.

I usually totally disagree with Scott Johnson and I have no idea how he's still employed, but I actually agree with him here.

Kevin Nolan on 20k a week plus a big promotion bonus will give us the extra push needed. Nolan has all the qualities we are currently lacking, leadership, grit, spirit, character, fight, passion, end product, goals.

I'm stunned the majority of you don't think he would offer us anything now. He started for West Ham earlier this season and although he's getting on, he would still be a class apart in the Championship. Someone of Nolan's experience and calibre would give us such a lift, both on and off the pitch.

Kevin Nolan is a consistent warrior who would benefit any Championship team in my opinion. With those tough winter Tuesday evening games on rubbish pitches, you need leaders, characters, organisers, winners to get results.

I think Kevin Nolan ticks all the boxes as the type of player we need to bring in to transform us from playoff hopefuls to potential title winners.

You are remembering the Nolan of 3/4 years ago - not the player today.

I usually totally disagree with Scott Johnson and I have no idea how he's still employed, but I actually agree with him here.

Kevin Nolan on 20k a week plus a big promotion bonus will give us the extra push needed. Nolan has all the qualities we are currently lacking, leadership, grit, spirit, character, fight, passion, end product, goals.

I'm stunned the majority of you don't think he would offer us anything now. He started for West Ham earlier this season and although he's getting on, he would still be a class apart in the Championship. Someone of Nolan's experience and calibre would give us such a lift, both on and off the pitch.

Kevin Nolan is a consistent warrior who would benefit any Championship team in my opinion. With those tough winter Tuesday evening games on rubbish pitches, you need leaders, characters, organisers, winners to get results.

I think Kevin Nolan ticks all the boxes as the type of player we need to bring in to transform us from playoff hopefuls to potential title winners.

You are remembering the Nolan of 3/4 years ago - not the player today.

How do you know he's not the same player today? Nolan is the ultimate professional and he will keep himself in good enough shape to do a good job at Championship level.

I usually totally disagree with Scott Johnson and I have no idea how he's still employed, but I actually agree with him here.

Kevin Nolan on 20k a week plus a big promotion bonus will give us the extra push needed. Nolan has all the qualities we are currently lacking, leadership, grit, spirit, character, fight, passion, end product, goals.

I'm stunned the majority of you don't think he would offer us anything now. He started for West Ham earlier this season and although he's getting on, he would still be a class apart in the Championship. Someone of Nolan's experience and calibre would give us such a lift, both on and off the pitch.

Kevin Nolan is a consistent warrior who would benefit any Championship team in my opinion. With those tough winter Tuesday evening games on rubbish pitches, you need leaders, characters, organisers, winners to get results.

I think Kevin Nolan ticks all the boxes as the type of player we need to bring in to transform us from playoff hopefuls to potential title winners.

He's shot mate - take it from someone who watched him most weeks, in fact you would probably have trouble keeping out the pub would be another " Robbie fowler " scenario .

I usually totally disagree with Scott Johnson and I have no idea how he's still employed, but I actually agree with him here.

Kevin Nolan on 20k a week plus a big promotion bonus will give us the extra push needed. Nolan has all the qualities we are currently lacking, leadership, grit, spirit, character, fight, passion, end product, goals.

I'm stunned the majority of you don't think he would offer us anything now. He started for West Ham earlier this season and although he's getting on, he would still be a class apart in the Championship. Someone of Nolan's experience and calibre would give us such a lift, both on and off the pitch.

Kevin Nolan is a consistent warrior who would benefit any Championship team in my opinion. With those tough winter Tuesday evening games on rubbish pitches, you need leaders, characters, organisers, winners to get results.

I think Kevin Nolan ticks all the boxes as the type of player we need to bring in to transform us from playoff hopefuls to potential title winners.

You are remembering the Nolan of 3/4 years ago - not the player today.

How do you know he's not the same player today? Nolan is the ultimate professional and he will keep himself in good enough shape to do a good job at Championship level.

You obviously don't vacate Loughton wine bars

I usually totally disagree with Scott Johnson and I have no idea how he's still employed, but I actually agree with him here.

Kevin Nolan on 20k a week plus a big promotion bonus will give us the extra push needed. Nolan has all the qualities we are currently lacking, leadership, grit, spirit, character, fight, passion, end product, goals.

I'm stunned the majority of you don't think he would offer us anything now. He started for West Ham earlier this season and although he's getting on, he would still be a class apart in the Championship. Someone of Nolan's experience and calibre would give us such a lift, both on and off the pitch.

Kevin Nolan is a consistent warrior who would benefit any Championship team in my opinion. With those tough winter Tuesday evening games on rubbish pitches, you need leaders, characters, organisers, winners to get results.

I think Kevin Nolan ticks all the boxes as the type of player we need to bring in to transform us from playoff hopefuls to potential title winners.

You are remembering the Nolan of 3/4 years ago - not the player today.

Exactly ! 3 -4 years too late !

I usually totally disagree with Scott Johnson and I have no idea how he's still employed, but I actually agree with him here.

Kevin Nolan on 20k a week plus a big promotion bonus will give us the extra push needed. Nolan has all the qualities we are currently lacking, leadership, grit, spirit, character, fight, passion, end product, goals.

I'm stunned the majority of you don't think he would offer us anything now. He started for West Ham earlier this season and although he's getting on, he would still be a class apart in the Championship. Someone of Nolan's experience and calibre would give us such a lift, both on and off the pitch.

Kevin Nolan is a consistent warrior who would benefit any Championship team in my opinion. With those tough winter Tuesday evening games on rubbish pitches, you need leaders, characters, organisers, winners to get results.

I think Kevin Nolan ticks all the boxes as the type of player we need to bring in to transform us from playoff hopefuls to potential title winners.

You are remembering the Nolan of 3/4 years ago - not the player today.

How do you know he's not the same player today? Nolan is the ultimate professional and he will keep himself in good enough shape to do a good job at Championship level.

You obviously don't vacate Loughton wine bars

But you're talking to this Tonteg guy!
He's in La La land most of the time

I usually totally disagree with Scott Johnson and I have no idea how he's still employed, but I actually agree with him here.

Kevin Nolan on 20k a week plus a big promotion bonus will give us the extra push needed. Nolan has all the qualities we are currently lacking, leadership, grit, spirit, character, fight, passion, end product, goals.

I'm stunned the majority of you don't think he would offer us anything now. He started for West Ham earlier this season and although he's getting on, he would still be a class apart in the Championship. Someone of Nolan's experience and calibre would give us such a lift, both on and off the pitch.

Kevin Nolan is a consistent warrior who would benefit any Championship team in my opinion. With those tough winter Tuesday evening games on rubbish pitches, you need leaders, characters, organisers, winners to get results.

I think Kevin Nolan ticks all the boxes as the type of player we need to bring in to transform us from playoff hopefuls to potential title winners.

You are remembering the Nolan of 3/4 years ago - not the player today.

How do you know he's not the same player today? Nolan is the ultimate professional and he will keep himself in good enough shape to do a good job at Championship level.

You obviously don't vacate Loughton wine bars

But you're talking to this Tonteg guy!
He's in La La land most of the time

Nolan was top scorer for West ham in the 2013-2014 season. He fractured his shoulder early last season, so he only had 19 first team starts. Nolan's still only 33 and has another couple of seasons left in him, unlike Fowler. The majority of you writing a player of Nolan's calibre off are absolutely bonkers.

I usually totally disagree with Scott Johnson and I have no idea how he's still employed, but I actually agree with him here.

Kevin Nolan on 20k a week plus a big promotion bonus will give us the extra push needed. Nolan has all the qualities we are currently lacking, leadership, grit, spirit, character, fight, passion, end product, goals.

I'm stunned the majority of you don't think he would offer us anything now. He started for West Ham earlier this season and although he's getting on, he would still be a class apart in the Championship. Someone of Nolan's experience and calibre would give us such a lift, both on and off the pitch.

Kevin Nolan is a consistent warrior who would benefit any Championship team in my opinion. With those tough winter Tuesday evening games on rubbish pitches, you need leaders, characters, organisers, winners to get results.

I think Kevin Nolan ticks all the boxes as the type of player we need to bring in to transform us from playoff hopefuls to potential title winners.

You are remembering the Nolan of 3/4 years ago - not the player today.

How do you know he's not the same player today? Nolan is the ultimate professional and he will keep himself in good enough shape to do a good job at Championship level.

You obviously don't vacate Loughton wine bars

But you're talking to this Tonteg guy!
He's in La La land most of the time

Nolan was top scorer for West ham in the 2013-2014 season. He fractured his shoulder early last season, so he only had 19 first team starts. Nolan's still only 33 and has another couple of seasons left in him, unlike Fowler. The majority of you writing a player of Nolan's calibre off are absolutely bonkers.

Jon Parkin is still only 33. Do you want him back as well?

I don't think you could tell the difference between a thoroughbred and a donkey!

I usually totally disagree with Scott Johnson and I have no idea how he's still employed, but I actually agree with him here.

Kevin Nolan on 20k a week plus a big promotion bonus will give us the extra push needed. Nolan has all the qualities we are currently lacking, leadership, grit, spirit, character, fight, passion, end product, goals.

I'm stunned the majority of you don't think he would offer us anything now. He started for West Ham earlier this season and although he's getting on, he would still be a class apart in the Championship. Someone of Nolan's experience and calibre would give us such a lift, both on and off the pitch.

Kevin Nolan is a consistent warrior who would benefit any Championship team in my opinion. With those tough winter Tuesday evening games on rubbish pitches, you need leaders, characters, organisers, winners to get results.

I think Kevin Nolan ticks all the boxes as the type of player we need to bring in to transform us from playoff hopefuls to potential title winners.

You are remembering the Nolan of 3/4 years ago - not the player today.

How do you know he's not the same player today? Nolan is the ultimate professional and he will keep himself in good enough shape to do a good job at Championship level.

You obviously don't vacate Loughton wine bars

But you're talking to this Tonteg guy!
He's in La La land most of the time

Nolan was top scorer for West ham in the 2013-2014 season. He fractured his shoulder early last season, so he only had 19 first team starts. Nolan's still only 33 and has another couple of seasons left in him, unlike Fowler. The majority of you writing a player of Nolan's calibre off are absolutely bonkers.

Jon Parkin is still only 33. Do you want him back as well?

I don't think you could tell the difference between a thoroughbred and a donkey!

Did you really just compare Jon Parkin to Kevin Nolan? Oh dear!

I usually totally disagree with Scott Johnson and I have no idea how he's still employed, but I actually agree with him here.

Kevin Nolan on 20k a week plus a big promotion bonus will give us the extra push needed. Nolan has all the qualities we are currently lacking, leadership, grit, spirit, character, fight, passion, end product, goals.

I'm stunned the majority of you don't think he would offer us anything now. He started for West Ham earlier this season and although he's getting on, he would still be a class apart in the Championship. Someone of Nolan's experience and calibre would give us such a lift, both on and off the pitch.

Kevin Nolan is a consistent warrior who would benefit any Championship team in my opinion. With those tough winter Tuesday evening games on rubbish pitches, you need leaders, characters, organisers, winners to get results.

I think Kevin Nolan ticks all the boxes as the type of player we need to bring in to transform us from playoff hopefuls to potential title winners.

You are remembering the Nolan of 3/4 years ago - not the player today.

How do you know he's not the same player today? Nolan is the ultimate professional and he will keep himself in good enough shape to do a good job at Championship level.

You obviously don't vacate Loughton wine bars

But you're talking to this Tonteg guy!
He's in La La land most of the time

Nolan was top scorer for West ham in the 2013-2014 season. He fractured his shoulder early last season, so he only had 19 first team starts. Nolan's still only 33 and has another couple of seasons left in him, unlike Fowler. The majority of you writing a player of Nolan's calibre off are absolutely bonkers.

Jon Parkin is still only 33. Do you want him back as well?

I don't think you could tell the difference between a thoroughbred and a donkey!

Did you really just compare Jon Parkin to Kevin Nolan? Oh dear!

The West Ham management and the West Ham fans don't want him - take the hint - he aint as good as you remember him!

I usually totally disagree with Scott Johnson and I have no idea how he's still employed, but I actually agree with him here.

Kevin Nolan on 20k a week plus a big promotion bonus will give us the extra push needed. Nolan has all the qualities we are currently lacking, leadership, grit, spirit, character, fight, passion, end product, goals.

I'm stunned the majority of you don't think he would offer us anything now. He started for West Ham earlier this season and although he's getting on, he would still be a class apart in the Championship. Someone of Nolan's experience and calibre would give us such a lift, both on and off the pitch.

Kevin Nolan is a consistent warrior who would benefit any Championship team in my opinion. With those tough winter Tuesday evening games on rubbish pitches, you need leaders, characters, organisers, winners to get results.

I think Kevin Nolan ticks all the boxes as the type of player we need to bring in to transform us from playoff hopefuls to potential title winners.

You are remembering the Nolan of 3/4 years ago - not the player today.

How do you know he's not the same player today? Nolan is the ultimate professional and he will keep himself in good enough shape to do a good job at Championship level.

You obviously don't vacate Loughton wine bars

But you're talking to this Tonteg guy!
He's in La La land most of the time

Nolan was top scorer for West ham in the 2013-2014 season. He fractured his shoulder early last season, so he only had 19 first team starts. Nolan's still only 33 and has another couple of seasons left in him, unlike Fowler. The majority of you writing a player of Nolan's calibre off are absolutely bonkers.

Jon Parkin is still only 33. Do you want him back as well?

I don't think you could tell the difference between a thoroughbred and a donkey!

Did you really just compare Jon Parkin to Kevin Nolan? Oh dear!

The West Ham management and the West Ham fans don't want him - take the hint - he aint as good as you remember him!

So you're saying because a Premiership club doesn't want a player, that player won't be good enough for a Championship team? This just gets better and better. Can the next person wanting to debate with me be at least a little bit sensible please?

All I've had in this thread for my opinion is people slagging me off. Yet the only counter arguments I've had so far are that he's been seen drinking in a wine bar, he's the same age as Jon Parkin and Premiership West Ham don't want him. Time for me to call it a night I think.

Is Scott Johnson the Welsh rugby coach who was the water carrier under Graham Henry?

Will be perfect, will pick up a few yellow and red cards and you'll find that you do better when he's suspended, trouble is he's on almost PL money in a mediorcre championship side, haven't u been here before, u need to build from the bottom up