Saturday, June 25

Returned Czech

So farewell Radoslav Kovac, Upton Park non-legend, who has departed to FC Basel. He never looked up to the Premiership and it was always a mystery why Zola signed him having already seen what he was like during a loan spell. Yes, he had the odd decent game like against Man United in the Carling Cup, but for most of his time couldn't pass the ball straight.

More upset to see Da Costa depart for Lokomotiv Moscow as he could have done a job in the Championship.

Overall, we're making good progress on the wage bill, having shifted 12 players. Loanees Obinna, Keane and Bridge have been returned to sender, Dyer, Upson, Jacobsen, Spector and Gabbidon were all out of contract while Ba has gone to Newcastle and Hitzlsperger has had his contract terminated.

If nothing else we'll hopefully have a new team and a new mindset next season.

3 comments:

Phil Nichols said...

Not only could Kovac not pass, his tackling was woeful and around the penalty area he was an utter liability. (up or down field). Am I the only person going to miss Spector? I always thought he gave all he could and his ability to play in pretty much any position was a useful asset. Maybe its the sun talking.....

matt said...

It seemed remarkable Kovac played regularly in a decent Czech team with world class players like Nedved. We could do with lsoing Faubert and Boa Morte, and presumably Ilunga (although Allardyce has a reputation for getting the careers of players back on track). I would try to keep Specs, I imagine his partipation in the ConCacef Cup (or whatever it is called, the one Pablo Barrera won singlehanded) has delayed negotiations.

Pete May said...

Yes, Specs created most of the chances Keane missed! Think he could do a job in the Championship and he was a much better midfielder than defender.

Ilunga would solve a left back problem if he ever got properly fit...