Jack Rodwell joins Manchester City

[Peace. 4,352]

He's a better option than Mikel, as versatile as Essien as can also operate as a CB or box-to-box. Potential successor to Lampard, wouldn't be the worst signing in the world. He is a consistent performer for Everton however it is fair to say he has yet to live up to his billing.

Yeah, he has yet to live up to all the hype around him.

That being said, he is young and there's a lot of place for him to improve. Plus André will be able to mould him like he wants to, due to his young age. And in my opinion, his versatility could be a good thing for us. Even though many say he is an average player, I think it is safe to say he has a lot of potential, otherwise he wouldn't be scouted by all the good teams in England. So if he does really possess this potential, we should sign him and help him to fulfil it.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Yeah, he has yet to live up to all the hype around him.

That being said, he is young and there's a lot of place for him to improve. Plus André will be able to mould him like he wants to, due to his young age. And in my opinion, his versatility could be a good thing for us. Even though many say he is an average player, I think it is safe to say he has a lot of potential, otherwise he wouldn't be scouted by all the good teams in England. So if he does really possess this potential, we should sign him and help him to fulfil it.

Absolutely, Jack will become a great player, I think his development has been hampered because I don't think he knows what his best position is.

[eldo 868]

Jack of all trades, master of none?

I don't like him.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Not sure about him.

He's got untapped potential, no doubt. At the same time, he's more defensive than offensive. Though he is capable of the latter (i.e. that goal v. Man Utd). We have several players in this mould, Ramires, Romeu & most importantly.. Josh McEachran.

A year ago, I would've probably said yes. Right now, if this were Jordan Henderson, then definitely.

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

Not fully convinced. Saying that however, I was impressed with him when he came on for England vs Spain, I remember thinking i'd like to see him playing the box-to-box role more.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

[zolayes 14,489]

too few games for the stats to be reliable,

[Severinb 309]

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Chelsea-have-not-put-in-a-bid-for-Jack-Rodwell-says-Everton-boss-David-Moyes-article844902.html

[termninja 5,290]

He would be a good signing, but where would he play? He certainly wouldn't come here to be a sub so,

-------Romeu------

Ramires Rodwell? (lol at R midfield)

Farewell creativity. Better spend those 20m on a fucking winger!

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I like him, but I see little sense in signing him with Romeu and Josh.

[themightyblue 443]

Think we all need to delve a little deeper into this transfer. Rodwell is a young english talent with his best years still ahead of him and can play CB, DM or as a box to box midfielder. How many versatile players do we have like that. Although he is good in midfield, he has all the making of a very good ball playing CB very similar to Ferdinand. He's big, strong and quick and has good passing and vision for his age. With Alex leaving, we need someone who can play at CB and i'd rather go for him than Cahill. Avb can mould him into a very good defender who's also capable of playing in midfield. Would be a great signing if you ask me

[eldo 868]

Two words. Jeffrey Bruma. Better than Rodwell.

[themightyblue 443]

one word for Bruma

arrogant

[Idiot 71]

Two words. Jeffrey Bruma. Better than Rodwell.

Theres no reason to compare Rodwell and Bruma...

[St Abramovich 175]

Theres no reason to compare Rodwell and Bruma...

Actually I think there is, he's not needed in the midfield, we all know we need a creative midfielder and Rodwell isn't that man. So I think he would be coming because of his versatility and in particular his ability to play CB, would be a brilliant squad player with the potential to step into the starting eleven if needed.

[termninja 5,290]

Theres no reason to compare Rodwell and Bruma...

lol idiot

change that bloody name :giggle:

[Hd123 5]

Not sure about him.

He's got untapped potential, no doubt. At the same time, he's more defensive than offensive. Though he is capable of the latter (i.e. that goal v. Man Utd). We have several players in this mould, Ramires, Romeu & most importantly.. Josh McEachran.

A year ago, I would've probably said yes. Right now, if this were Jordan Henderson, then definitely.

???

You would get Henderson for 20m right now?

You love wasting money don't ya

[Kieran. 6,317]

Perhaps he is seen as a Romeu replacement?