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David James joins Brizzel Citeh.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bristol_city/8866521.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bristol_city/8866521.stm
Transfer coup of the summer.
David James is a most extraordinary goalkeeper. I think he has had more natural ability than any English goalkeeper since the Shilton-Clemence era including David Seaman. However, he has been let down repeatedly by poor judgement. No English goalkeeper IMO since Shilton has been better at making instinctive saves but he has always been vulnerable when he has had time to think about things.
I have admired James for many years. He has had a great deal of criticism. Much of it has been justified while some such as Sky's "Bring On The Clowns" has been moronic. When selected for the England squad soon after one error an offensive little reporter asked "Do you really believe you are good enough for the England team". His reply "I believe many strange things" was polite and dignified and better than the questioner deserved.
However, difficult the situation David James never ducked a nasty question and always showed great dignity.
I must be the only one who doesn't see this as a coup. The reality of the situation is that Bristol City must have used up a considerable amount of their playing budget for the season to fill a position which, frankly, could have probably been filled with a cheaper/younger option, rather than a player who is well past his best and clearly not there for his love of the club or hunger to see them do well, just because it pays well and it's convenient for him.
I'm very surprised that Coppell has gone for this and I can see James getting punished this season in the Championship.
Really? A 39-year-old goalkeeper who has just left last season's worst Premiership side? Who was part of the England team which performed worse than any other, ever, at the World Cup?
I must be the only one who doesn't see this as a coup. The reality of the situation is that Bristol City must have used up a considerable amount of their playing budget for the season to fill a position which, frankly, could have probably been filled with a cheaper/younger option, rather than a player who is well past his best and clearly not there for his love of the club or hunger to see them do well, just because it pays well and it's convenient for him.
I'm very surprised that Coppell has gone for this and I can see James getting punished this season in the Championship.
Tbf, I thought that James was one of the few players in the England team who wasn't bad at the WC.
Hmm. I'd guess you're talking about the fourth, but others were to blame there too.I thought he was at fault for at least 1 of the German goals.
Daily Mail said:The city of Bristol is gripped by hope after it was suggested Michael Owen could become the second England international to join the the Robins this week.
Npower Championship side Bristol City are keen to strengthen their forward line having dealt with their defensive issues with the capture of David James from Portsmouth.
Rockin Robin: Michael Owen could follow David James to Bristol City
They originally had an approach for the loan of Danny Welbeck rebuffed by Manchester United but were shocked when they were told they could take Owen instead.
Owen hasn't featured for United since injuring his hamstring in the Carling Cup final against Aston Villa in February. However he is expected to feature on Wednesday night against an Irish League XI at the new Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
The move would be one of the most surprising in Premier League history, especially with Owen still keen on resurrecting his international career.
One post on a Bristol City fans forum said: 'Blimey I dont think Im [sic] going to make it to next Saturday my heart cant stand all of this'
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...n-linked-loan-Bristol-City.html#ixzz0vgH9DkTs
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