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    Westwood looked class. Definitely too good for that league. Got a few mates who are Cov fans and reckon he's been their player of the season. I know that Spurs were linked to him (although Gomes has now come good) and Chris Woods has been down to see him various times this season on behalf of Everton, so think it'll only be a matter of time before he gets a move. Would love to see him down the Wolves.

    Best also looked good - sometimes get the feeling that he's playing within himself because of the standard he's playing at. Would be interesting to see how he would fare if thrown in at the deep end in the Premier League. With his strength, athleticism and willingness to run into the corners he certainly has more to his game than just your average out and out striker. He looks a bit selfish at times and his touch could do with sharpening, however he's young enough to keep improving. He looks a lot better option than Beckford who is supposedly being courted by top flight clubs.
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    How did Marc Wilson perform?

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    Quote Originally Posted by stiffler View Post
    How did Marc Wilson perform?
    Made a couple of good block tackles. Seems to have good positional sense and generally gets tight to his man from what I've seen of him this season. Missed the goal though so not sure if he who was at fault for that one (probably him after I've said all that). If clubs were looking to pick off players from Portsmouth he'd definitely be one to have a look at. Also, slightly off topic, I was told that John Utaka is supposedly on £80K a week at Portsmouth despite mainly playing as sub - no wonder they are skint.
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    Quote Originally Posted by stiffler View Post
    David Bell for Coventry is another Irishman playing in the game.
    Cheers, didnt realise that. Have to say I was unaware of him. A 2g lad, has he played in a B International or something?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Junior View Post
    Cheers, didnt realise that. Have to say I was unaware of him. A 2g lad, has he played in a B International or something?
    I think he featured in one of the Scotland B games a couple of years ago.

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    Best had a decent game last night. Reckon he could tempt a few premiership clubs to take a gamble.

    Westwood looked really accomplished, dealing with crosses expertly, great distribution and a good shot stopper. Very promising.
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    Quote Originally Posted by stiffler View Post
    How did Marc Wilson perform?
    i think the commentator said at one stage that he looked like a fish out of water. didnt see enough of the game myself to form a view although he let the ball over his head badly at one stage to allow best a shot on goal in the bit i did see

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    I thought Bell did well and looked useful. Beauty of a goal by Leon. Otherwise not too exciting. Westwood was excellent for the 85 minutes I saw of him. I missed the goals by Portsmouth - had to turn over to Taggart!!
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    Boro?

    http://www.clubcall.com/coventry-cit...p-1008886.html

    Coventry City are bracing themselves for a £1million bid from Middlesbrough for striker Leon Best.
    The 23-year-old Irish international is keen to test himself at a higher level, meaning Middlesbrough may not appeal to the striker as it looks likely Boro will fail in their attempts to bounce back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

    It is thought Coventry value Best, who is under contract at the Ricoh Arena until the end of next season, at around £2million so they may reject Boro's advances unless the Teesiders up their offer.

    However, Middlesbrough are thought to be among a number of suitors for the striker and a bid of £2million may come in before the transfer window closes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by eitoof View Post
    http://www.clubcall.com/coventry-cit...p-1008886.html

    Coventry City are bracing themselves for a £1million bid from Middlesbrough for striker Leon Best.
    The 23-year-old Irish international is keen to test himself at a higher level, meaning Middlesbrough may not appeal to the striker as it looks likely Boro will fail in their attempts to bounce back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

    It is thought Coventry value Best, who is under contract at the Ricoh Arena until the end of next season, at around £2million so they may reject Boro's advances unless the Teesiders up their offer.

    However, Middlesbrough are thought to be among a number of suitors for the striker and a bid of £2million may come in before the transfer window closes.
    Leon, Keep away from Strachan, he is an idiot that managed to hide this by playing the fool in front of the tv cameras.

    That is his one good trick but now pretty much every one has copped on.

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    As if relegating two clubs already wasn't good enough, Strachen seems intent on doing the same with middlesbrough.

    When he took over from Southgate, they were fighting for a playoff place and automatic promotion.

    The way they are going, it won't be long before they are fighting a relegation battle.

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    Chris Hughton signs Leon for Newcastle.

    Chris knows what it's like to be Black, to be Irish and to be in England.

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    Quote Originally Posted by geysir View Post
    Chris Hughton signs Leon for Newcastle.

    Chris knows what it's like to be Black, to be Irish and to be in England.
    Hopefully he knows a bit about football as well

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    Quote Originally Posted by geysir View Post
    Chris knows what it's like to be Black, to be Irish and to be in England.
    What does that have to do with anything?
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    lol probably the worst comment imaginable for that signing. I'm happy with the move though, it will allow him to get to know his teammates before (hopefully) playing in the Premier League.
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    Quote Originally Posted by superfrank View Post
    What does that have to do with anything?
    You mean what has it to do with a leading championship football club on the way to promotion signing a talented player?
    Most probably, absolutely nothing except arouse some misplaced sensitivity in you.
    Then again it is a good thing, if the few Irish managers around the top 2 divisions are partial to have a fair smattering of Irish players on their books. Wolves were even looking to sign another for their first team.

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    good move for best. will probably go straight into the first team aswell as carrol has been struggling for goals and ameobi is still recovering from injury.

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    Except Newcastle have lost that early season form and have been struggling of late. As we know Geordie fans are not the most patient and I hope they don't get on Best's back too quickly if he doesn't start scoring straight away.
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    Newcastle are doing ok, they hit a patch there where they were drawing a lot of games, but they still haven't lost for 13 games, are 4 points clear of Forest and have a game in hand.

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    Is Leon Best really any better than Shola Ameobi or Andy Carroll?

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