Marc Wilson

[drummerboy]

I was reasonably impressed by Wislon on Saturday. He passing was excellent and he broke up play as required. Wonder what his best position is?

[elroy]

I was reasonably impressed by Wislon on Saturday. He passing was excellent and he broke up play as required. Wonder what his best position is?

He feels that defensive midfielder is his best role and perhaps Grant does now as well. We really could do with a top player in that role, would be the perfect fit alongside an Andy Reid, James McCarthy or the unmentionable from Man C style player.

[TrapAPony]

He feels that defensive midfielder is his best role and perhaps Grant does now as well. We really could do with a top player in that role, would be the perfect fit alongside an Andy Reid, James McCarthy or the unmentionable from Man C style player.

I think him and Glen Whelan would be our best bet. Reid on the left and Duff on the right.

[irishfan86]

I think him and Glen Whelan would be our best bet. Reid on the left and Duff on the right.

If the weirdo returned, this would be my lineup:

-------------Doyle-----------
Weirdo----Keane--McCarthy/Duff
-----Whelan---Andrews/S.Reid/Wilson
Killer--Dunne--Sledge---O'Shea

[Razors left peg]

If the weirdo returned, this would be my lineup:

-------------Doyle-----------
Weirdo----Keane--McCarthy/Duff
-----Whelan---Andrews/S.Reid/Wilson
Killer--Dunne--Sledge---O'Shea

Jaysus we'd get hammered..... ya forgot the feckin goalie !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Charlie Darwin]

Either that or we'd be playing a 3-2-4 with Doyle in goal.

[irishfan86]

There was actually a glitch and didn't send initially, so I quickly typed it out again and missed Shay...I suppose it's because I don't think that position is even up for debate!

[SkStu]

I suppose it's because I don't think that position is even up for debate!

exactly! the cap-hungry b*st*rd!!!!! ;) ;)

[rebelmusic]

If the weirdo returned, this would be my lineup:

-------------Doyle-----------
Weirdo----Keane--McCarthy/Duff
-----Whelan---Andrews/S.Reid/Wilson
Killer--Dunne--Sledge---O'Shea

Regardless off that eejit i'd still take that formation with duff on the left and McCarthy on the right. To be honest, i dont think the whelan/andrews partnership can continue. Whelan is miles ahead of Andrews imo and i'd like to see wilson or reid in there. Worth mentioning tho if we get O'Hara he'll take the weirdo position. Trap pretty much said he'd go straight into the starting line up

Oh and replace Killer with Ward of course

[TrapAPony]

Playing decent enough in a defensive midfield position in today's FA Cup semi final against Spurs. Piquionne has just scored to make it 1-0 for Portsmouth in extra time.

Edit : Boateng scored a penalty to make it 2 nil. What a win for Pompey. Wilson, Finnan & (O'Hara) into the cup final.

[DeNiro]

Being watched by Newcastle according to BBC Sport Football Gossip. At least it might keep him in the Premiership.

[rambler14]

Being watched by Newcastle according to BBC Sport Football Gossip. At least it might keep him in the Premiership.

As is Robbie Keane and Jamie O'Hara.

[Charlie Darwin]

Being watched by Newcastle according to BBC Sport Football Gossip. At least it might keep him in the Premiership.
Arry might have a pop, especially considering that defence of his. He signed him for Pompey and was very complimentary in a couple of recent interviews.

[tetsujin1979]

Arry might have a pop, especially considering that defence of his. He signed him for Pompey and was very complimentary in a couple of recent interviews.
he won the reserve player of the year while Harry was still in charge too

[TrapAPony]

he won the reserve player of the year while Harry was still in charge too

He won Young Player of the Year in 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t2mDCekeb4

[Docboy]

Arry might have a pop, especially considering that defence of his. He signed him for Pompey and was very complimentary in a couple of recent interviews.

Joint third best defence in the PL, hardly desperate to sign another centre half

[Predator]

Joint third best defence in the PL, hardly desperate to sign another centre half
Wilson has stated on numerous occasions that his preference is to play in front of the defence. He isn't necessarily just a centre-half. I'm not sure he's up to Spurs' standard yet, but they could do with some more midfield grafters - they suffered without Huddlestone.

[Charlie Darwin]

Joint third best defence in the PL, hardly desperate to sign another centre half
Since when has necessity dictated Redknapp's transfer policy? If they're going to be competing in the Champions League next year, or Europe at the least, they'll need more players anyway.

[irishfan86]

While Wilson has impressed me, I don't think he's top-half Premier League quality yet. Going to a team like Spurs wouldn't be best for his development.

A season of first team football in the Championship with Portsmouth, or with a lower Premier League team would be a better situation.

I just watched the FA Cup semi-final there, and he looked very impressive. He did everything you'd want a defensive midfielder to do. He really mitigated anything Spurs tried to create in midfield.

Based on that performance, I wouldn't mind seeing him play for Ireland in that defensive centremidfield role with Ireland, as it would really work with the way Trap likes his central players to play. What I like about Wilson's game is that he's not just a destroyer -- he's actually a good passer of the ball. I wouldn't go so far as to say he's a creative player, but he always seems to find a man with his passes, and he did pick the odd penetrating forward pass as well.

Perhaps in a better side we'd see him pick a few more offensive passes.

Anyway, exciting times for Irish midfield prospects. Good luck to Wilson and Finnan in the final, they'll need it!

[elroy]

Fulham look set to win the race for Portsmouth's £4m-rated defender Marc Wilson.
Full story: Daily Mail

[Closed Account]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1266622/Fulham-set-win-race-Portsmouth-4m-defender-Marc-Wilson.html
Hope he stays in the premiership and get some game time in midfield. Don't think he'll make it as a central defender, seems to get beaten too easily. Very hard to judge a player playing in that Portsmouth defence though. I've liked the look of him in front of the back four though.

[seanfhear]

Fulham look set to win the race for Portsmouth's £4m-rated defender Marc Wilson.
Full story: Daily Mail
If Roy Hodgson stays there that would be a good move for Marc.

[theworm2345]

On the Pompey - Villa broadcast they said that he said he prefers playing in the midfield.

[Wexford Delboy]

at fault for 1st goal 2day?

[Closed Account]

http://www.101greatgoals.com/videodisplay/5398801/
Pretty poor defending, early 90's Arsenal defending at first and then beaten too easily second time round. He's not a centre back.

[theworm2345]

at fault for 1st goal 2day?
That might be a little harsh. He pushed up to try and put Carew offsides but Pompey's left back is a 17 year old making his first EPL start and he didn't and kept Carew onside. Wilson did get back though and Carew went around him and finished.

[tetsujin1979]

That might be a little harsh. He pushed up to try and put Carew offsides but Pompey's left back is a 17 year old making his first EPL start and he didn't and kept Carew onside. Wilson did get back though and Carew went around him and finished.

incidentally, that 17 year old, Sowah, is the first player to start a Premiership game, who was born after the Premiership was formed

[the doc]

Another McShane type of player to me!

Has a few good games in the Premiership and eveyone starts going overboard failing to see their limitations.

[Charlie Darwin]

Except McShane hadn't played in the Premiership when everybody went overboard in their praise. Plus you haven't even made an argument - you just brought up McShane as if that has any relevance whatsoever.

[Razors left peg]

Another McShane type of player to me!

Has a few good games in the Premiership and eveyone starts going overboard failing to see their limitations.

Wilson has proven himself more in the Premiership than ur hero St Ledger has

[rebelmusic]

Recent sledge form has me beginning to doubt him to be honest. Have read a lot that wilson is far more suited to the holding midfielder role tho so im not sure. Would be happier with bringing the josh/dunne partnership back to be honest, replace the full backs

[the doc]

Recent sledge form has me beginning to doubt him to be honest. Have read a lot that wilson is far more suited to the holding midfielder role tho so im not sure. Would be happier with bringing the josh/dunne partnership back to be honest, replace the full backs

The Saint has been carrying 3 injuries, knee, hip and hernia for months which have progressively got worse.

He played the games against Italy and France with these problems and did well, but as the season has gone on they have taken their toll, needs ops in the summer.

As for Wilson it's good to have players coming through, but in all honesty I'd prefer McShane to him.

At the end of the day we all have our opinions, it's good that we have good players and options in the squad now, which we will need throughout the Euro Championships.

[ifk101]

The Saint has been carrying 3 injuries, knee, hip and hernia for months which have progressively got worse.

He played the games against Italy and France with these problems and did well, but as the season has gone on they have taken their toll, needs ops in the summer.

As for Wilson it's good to have players coming through, but in all honesty I'd prefer McShane to him.

At the end of the day we all have our opinions, it's good that we have good players and options in the squad now, which we will need throughout the Euro Championships.

Hello Sean!

Were 'Boro so quick to get rid of you because they knew you were carrying an injury? You talk a good game, but Dunne carried you in the games mentioned above. When Dunne wasn't by your side, you were exposed for the poor footballer you are. Wilson has played regularly with a Premiership club this season and deserves a chance to show if he is capable of playing on the international stage.

[the doc]

Hello Sean!

Were 'Boro so quick to get rid of you because they knew you were carrying an injury? You talk a good game, but Dunne carried you in the games mentioned above. When Dunne wasn't by your side, you were exposed for the poor footballer you are. Wilson has played regularly with a Premiership club this season and deserves a chance to show if he is capable of playing on the international stage.

Oh dear! Are you really that thick? no one could carry anyone in such high profile games as Italy and France, every player had enough to do, doing their own jobs.

Watch the games again, thats if you watched them at all, judging by your comments!

I really do tire of such uneducated rubbish that you come up with on here, Mr Trappatoni, does not pick any players who can not play to his high standards and are also able to take note of the "leetle" details!

I will be at all the games, will you?

[ifk101]

Oh dear! Are you really that thick? no one could carry anyone in such high profile games as Italy and France, every player had enough to do, doing their own jobs.

Watch the games again, thats if you watched them at all, judging by your comments!

I really do tire of such uneducated rubbish that you come up with on here, Mr Trappatoni, does not pick any players who can not play to his high standards and are also able to take note of the "leetle" details!

I will be at all the games, will you?

Good defenders don't give the opposition so much space in their own box. What were you thinking in the Italy game? Did your ego get the better of you from scoring the goal than you thought your work was done for the night and you didn't need to mark up? Watch that goal again. You're just standing ball watching as the Italian attacker steps away, gets 5/6 yards of space on you in our own box, the ball breaks to him and you react when the ball has been put in the net.

And maybe if you didn't lead with your arse, the French wouldn't have gotten the goal in Dublin. Good defenders don't turn their backs on shots at goal.

[irishfan86]

I'm glad we've got Sledge in the fold. I'm not sure he's a top top level defender, but he's miles better than McShane. If he has Dunne on one side, and O'Shea on the other, he won't need to be a top level defender.

Wilson looks like a promising prospect, but not as a centre-half. I see him more as a defensive midfielder or possibly fullback.

Another benefit to having Sledge is that we have a capable footballer among our back four. For all their positive attributes, I wouldn't say Dunne or O'Shea are particularly brilliant with the ball at their feet.

Furthermore, St. Ledger's ability to score goals from set pieces cannot be underestimated. He has a great goalscoring record for a centre-half, and any time you can add more goals in the team, it's a bonus.

He has his flaws but I'm glad we have him.

[Predator]

Wilson looks like a promising prospect, but not as a centre-half. I see him more as a defensive midfielder or possibly fullback.
I agree with this. He's a player that could fit well into Trapattoni's midfield, given his defensive qualities. I wonder where Trapattoni sees him playing?


Another benefit to having Sledge is that we have a capable footballer among our back four. For all their positive attributes, I wouldn't say Dunne or O'Shea are particularly brilliant with the ball at their feet.

Furthermore, St. Ledger's ability to score goals from set pieces cannot be underestimated. He has a great goalscoring record for a centre-half, and any time you can add more goals in the team, it's a bonus.

He has his flaws but I'm glad we have him.
We do have a distinct lack of defensive riches at the minute, but with Shane Duffy declaring, we have a very good prospective centre-half. Still very young, but he's been earning rave reviews as a top defender and at 6'4" he's a monstrous player. Seems to score quite a few goals with his head too as well as hit penalties.

[Closed Account]

West Ham entered the race for him today (http://www.portsmouth.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=210989),
but it looks like Stoke have agreed a fee.
The deal rests on Lawrence and Kitson agreeing to join Pompey (can't see why they would)
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/frattonlatest/Pompey-agree-players-deal-with.6499121.jp

[Sullivinho]

In demand isn't he? Good to see.

[tricky_colour]

It's Avram Grant at West Ham and obviously he knows Wilson very well from his time at Portsmouth.
I think Wilson could turn out to be a real top quality player, he impressed me first time I seen him
play I think he got 3 assists IIRC.
It would be best if he went to West Ham as Lawrence would not be going the other way.

[Razors left peg]

If Stoke sign him I wonder will Glenn Whelans place be under threat

[Charlie Darwin]

Wonder if Avram's bid has anything to do with Scottie Parker's future plans.

[tetsujin1979]

Deal almost done - £2.5 million with Lawrence and Kitson moving to Portsmouth as part of the deal: http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_6348782,00.html

[seanfhear]

If I was Lawrence I would'nt go. Is it the money or some other pressure that clubs exert to get players to take a transfer that they probably should'nt.

[Charlie Darwin]

At least he'd be guaranteed a game and as long as he puts in the performances, Portsmouth would probably have to listen to offers for him in January anyway.

[tricky_colour]

Well as he is under contract (presumably) I doubt he has little choice in the matter.
However if he was not happy to go I doubt Portsmouth would want to take him.
Also presumably it guarantees he gets to play, which what most players want to do.

[Colbert Report]

At least he'd be guaranteed a game and as long as he puts in the performances, Portsmouth would probably have to listen to offers for him in January anyway.

They couldn't sell him in January, you can only be registered to two clubs a season

[tricky_colour]

They couldn't sell him in January, you can only be registered to two clubs a season

Really? I would have thought that restricting someone employment like that would be illegal?
I can't see the point anyway, why limit how many clubs you can play for in a season?

[irishfan86]

Colbert, was he ever registered though? He hasn't been in any of Stoke's squads as far as I know.

[Colbert Report]

It doesn't matter if you play or not, players may only be registered to two clubs within the same one year period from July 1 to June 30. This is why the Robinho saga is so interesting.