31 Jul 2016 08:57:21
Mark warburton quite rightly said in newspaper interviews this morning that signing a centre half is his priority before we start in the league against hamilton on saturday, we've been linked with a good few centre halfs and on here today I would like to gauge what all other bears think and which centre half they would like to see us signing being realistic and within reason, I would like us to sign mariappa if its possible because as well as being strong and commanding he has a good turn of pace, of course there's others like madjid bougherra, steven taylor, chris samba, mawson from barnsley etc, should be a really good debate to see all the difference in opinions and who they'd prefer us to sign.

1.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 09:04:31
I firmly believe that Bougherra will be back in a blue shirt. He has said many a time that he wants to come back and its all been very quiet from him recently. Let's be honest he fits in with the hats style of attacking football.

2.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 09:19:45
Majic should go for majhid.

3.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 10:46:28
Warbs15, I too would like Mariappa mate as I feel he'd complete the jigsaw. He's strong, commanding and has resonable pace. He'd slot into the team perfectly. If we don't get him then I honestly don't know who the gaffer will go for? Maybe a loan signing. One thing is clear though, if we want to challenge this year we need to strengthen that position.

4.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 11:37:51
Agree with you Warbs 15 Mariappa would be my first choice of those spoken about so far. A bit small (under 6') but very experienced at a higher level than SPL, albeit not as a regular starter. An international captain so used to organising a defence (hopefully) . We've already spoken to him so I would go back to him and up the offer-I love Tav in particular but playing him and Rob Kiernan together on the right seems like a recipe for plenty of goals being shipped-fear what the likes of Hayes, Jamie Walker or Patrick Roberts might do against them. Of the others you mentioned -Bougherra-has said he would like to come back but could we afford his wages and he could be a bomb scare at times for us-Samba-wages an issue for him too? Mawson-only young so may be great prospect but lacks experience and is under contract to Barnsley till 2018 so would cost. If we don't get anybody I'd give Matt Crooks a go when he's fit-it may not be where he ideally wants to play but needs must I would say rather than leaving things as they are and hoping for the best. Like you would like to hear what others say.