Dunne Deal?

Of course it's silly season in the speculation stakes but I am liking the story linking us to Richard Dunne that appeared in the Times today.  Dunne had a very impressive season with City and with Eriksson on the move, it is likely he will move on as well.  A partnership of Dunne and Upson at the back would be pretty impressive although the back up might be light with the news that Anton Ferdinand could be on his way out.  Having come out of his November trial un-scathed, the club could have simply been biding their time to ensure they get some value out of the young central defender, who did impress in his few appearances last season but perhaps needs a change as well.

Comments

[Ray Stokes]

So we allow a promising young defender go,and replace him with someone who i think is very overrated?Great idea!

[Robert McLeod]

Don't know about this one. could you imagine a fast striker up against Upson and Dunne...Ta ta...we need a pacey player at the back, but i wouldn't be to sad to see the back of Ferdinand, trouble maker and sometimes clumsy in tackles on the edge of the box

[Scott]

Dunne is a strong, solid and experienced defender, something we need at the club, but not at the expense of a pacey, also strong and improving talent. Ferdinand will only get better, if we sign Dunne, we could well do with keeping Gabbidon and Ferdinand. That way we'd have good quality first choice and cover. Davenport is surplus, it would be a shame to lose Collins too, but hopefully this leaves an opportunity for young Tomkins too.

[Simon]

I just wander if we have waited too long for Ferdinand's potential to flourish, like his brother Rio, I think a move will start to get the best out of him. Dunne, Uspon, Ferdy, Tomkins, Gabbidon, Collins and Spector means there has to be some movement somewhere. Perhaps gettig rid of Gabbi and Coll and keeping Ferdy could be another solution....

[Dave hall]

We should keep ferdinand his confidents will grow next season

[Tom]

Ray, I'd take Dunne over Ferdinand any day, imo out of the two Ferdinand is the overrated one. Also Dunne is pacier than people think, and has the positional sense to make up for any shortcomings he does have