Richard Dunne

**back of the net** · 17/06/2009, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by NeilMcD

To be honest, THe only club in England that does not need Dune is Man Utd. Liverpool Chelsea and Arsenal could all do with him. So could Everton, Villa and Spurs. Total madness that he is going for 5mand Johnson is going for 18m. One is a world class defender and the others is a flakey attacking full back.

Give me richie dunne over rio ferdinand anyday neil.

Agree with everything else u say though

**Billynose** · 17/06/2009, 12:31 PM

Dunne would do a good job for Villa or Everton. It definitely wouldn't be a step down for him either. Also calling Dunne slow is ridiculous.

**briar007** · 17/06/2009, 12:41 PM

Personally I think Sunderland will snap dunne up!! But I still think they'll struggle even if they do!! It would be great business at 5M..

**drummerboy** · 17/06/2009, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by endabob1

Dunne's had a terrible season, he's almost 30 and he's already pretty slow. He is at his level, mid-table premiership his best hope is to stay at that level somewhere like Blackburn would be a good move.
Villa appear to be a bit light on cash, which is a shame because that would be a good move. I can't see him going back to Everton, Yobo, Lescott & Jagielka already there, Spurs have King, Woodgate & Dawson plus he turned down Charlton in favour of City because he wanted to stay up north.

Dunne has had an indifferent season by his own high standards. However his is still an excellent defender. He had no cover from midfield last year and it showed. But for someone to say he is slow shows a distinct lack of knowledge of the game.

**geysir** · 17/06/2009, 12:55 PM

It's one of the freakiest sights on a football pitch to see Dunne make up ground in those 5,10, 15 meters and pounce on an attacker.
He is still as sharp as ever imo and still at the peak of his game.

**francesco_1** · 17/06/2009, 1:18 PM

Sure Maldini was as slow as a wet week in his last few years but it never stopped him playing the highest level in italy and europe.

**SkStu** · 17/06/2009, 2:15 PM

Originally Posted by endabob1

Dunne's had a terrible season, he's almost 30 and he's already pretty slow. He is at his level, mid-table premiership his best hope is to stay at that level somewhere like Blackburn would be a good move..

Paul McGrath had no knees and was 34, nearly 35 and was still one of the top players at the 94 world cup and in the premiership.

Dunne at 5million, as mentioned by so many, is an absolute steal. No offence but i hope he doesnt go to Sunderland or Stoke. Villa, Everton, Wigan or West Ham would be a good move.

**SunderlandBohs** · 17/06/2009, 2:25 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

Paul McGrath had no knees and was 34, nearly 35 and was still one of the top players at the 94 world cup and in the premiership.

Dunne at 5million, as mentioned by so many, is an absolute steal. No offence but i hope he doesnt go to Sunderland or Stoke. Villa, Everton, Wigan or West Ham would be a good move.

You don't want him to go to Sunderland but rather to Wigan (whose manager left to go to Sunderland) or Wist am. We're a bigger club than those 2 combined! And in a much healthier position than those two.

**magnumpi** · 17/06/2009, 2:26 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

Paul McGrath had no knees and was 34, nearly 35 and was still one of the top players at the 94 world cup and in the premiership.

Dunne at 5million, as mentioned by so many, is an absolute steal. No offence but i hope he doesnt go to Sunderland or Stoke. Villa, Everton, Wigan or West Ham would be a good move.

in fairness, I'd really like to see him at Villa (they never replaced Laursen), or if not Everton of those. Not sure Wigan or West Ham will have great seasons.

**SkStu** · 17/06/2009, 2:50 PM

You don't want him to go to Sunderland but rather to Wigan (whose manager left to go to Sunderland) or Wist am. We're a bigger club than those 2 combined! And in a much healthier position than those two.

i think Martinez would be a great manager for Dunne to work for. Sorry, i should have explained - it wasnt a wind up..... minnow!!

**dr_peepee** · 17/06/2009, 2:52 PM

Can't see the Sunderland move materializing... As far as it gets down the line, someone will nip in and hijack the move...

**youngirish** · 17/06/2009, 2:57 PM

Spurs might finally be going places under Harry 'Droopy the Dog' Redknapp. They were reported to be interested recently. With Spurs it could either turn out to be a very good move for him or alternatively be the death of his career if they get off to a bad start and do their usual panic buying spree in January leaving all their previous first team players to rot in the reserves.

Certainly better than somewhere like Stoke, Wigan or Sunderland, however.

**Stuttgart88** · 17/06/2009, 3:14 PM

I can't believe how underrated Dunne is in the UK. As an Arsenal fan I'd love to see him there, to add some steel and leadership to a frequently shambolic central defence. Agree that Villa or Everton would be good moves for him. I'd say he's very much a MO'N type player, just like Mjallby was for him at Celtic. It's ridiculous how City can think he's not good enough for then, grandiose and all as their plans are. I'd love to see who they replace him with.

**youngirish** · 17/06/2009, 3:22 PM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

I can't believe how underrated Dunne is in the UK. As an Arsenal fan I'd love to see him there, to add some steel and leadership to a frequently shambolic central defence. Agree that Villa or Everton would be good moves for him. I'd say he's very much a MO'N type player, just like Mjallby was for him at Celtic. It's ridiculous how City can think he's not good enough for then, grandiose and all as their plans are. I'd love to see who they replace him with.

Joleon Lescott another seriously overrated English player.

**Dodge** · 17/06/2009, 3:54 PM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

I can't believe how underrated Dunne is in the UK.

Conversely I'd imagine they'd believe he's completely overrated in Ireland.

Truth is probably in the middle. He's one of the few Irish players who could slot into the majority of teams in the EPL

**bluepowers** · 17/06/2009, 4:04 PM

well worth 5M

**youngirish** · 17/06/2009, 4:10 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Conversely I'd imagine they'd believe he's completely overrated in Ireland.

Truth is probably in the middle. He's one of the few Irish players who could slot into the majority of teams in the EPL

I agree. I think the reality is that Dunne is a good Premier League centre half. Nothing more, nothing less. He can often be outstanding but also is far too error prone to be ever considered a top class defender.

As usual the posse on here can't see beyond his last game for Ireland. If he'd instead been at fault for a couple of goals that cost us the match I can guarantee those same posters would be claiming he should be sold to a Championship team as he was way past his best.

**Drumcondra 69er** · 17/06/2009, 4:15 PM

Originally Posted by youngirish

I agree I think the reality is that Dunne is a good Premier League centre half. Nothing more, nothing less. He can often be outstanding but also is far too error prone to be ever considered a top level defender.

As usual the posse on here can't see beyond his last game for Ireland. If he'd instead been at fault for a couple of goals that cost us the match I can guarantee those same posters would be claiming he should be sold to a Championship team as he was way past his best.

I disagree that he's error prone, one inconsitent season from the last 5 would suggest otherwise.

It won't happen but he'd make a superb signing for Arsenal, he's exactly what they need. Villa or Everton if they lose Lescott would be good for him.

**irishfan86** · 17/06/2009, 4:28 PM

Not sure if the new owners are giving the same quotes as Shinawatra, but that is actually one of his quotes from last year about not selling shirts.

The new owners seem to be letting Hughes do his own thing, only telling him that he must make big signings.

As for YI and the overrated comment, you don't get player of the year at your club 3 years in a row being error prone.

**youngirish** · 17/06/2009, 4:38 PM

Originally Posted by irishfan86

Not sure if the new owners are giving the same quotes as Shinawatra, but that is actually one of his quotes from last year about not selling shirts.

The new owners seem to be letting Hughes do his own thing, only telling him that he must make big signings.

As for YI and the overrated comment, you don't get player of the year at your club 3 years in a row being error prone.

What you seem to be forgetting is that they were a poor Premiership team for the majority of those 3 years and I watched many of his City games during this time and I can assure you he did make his fair share of mistakes in games during that period. Anyway player of the season is a popularity contest and Dunne is/was popular with city fans as much for his effort and guile and loyalty than his ability.

You can't compare Dunne to top quality central defenders like Terry, Vidic, Carragher, even Ferdinand. He's a step below I'm afraid. However, he's just as good if not better than the likes of Upson and Lescott and certainly better than Micah Richards who'd probably sell for double the price if City decided to move him on and not Dunne.