Salako - worth another year?

[Simon C]

http://skysports.planetfootball.com...tle=Salako+plans+to+carry+on&channel=League_1

The interview at the link above suggests John Salako doesn't intend to retire at the end of this year so is he worth another year with us? I'd say yes. We don't have anyone who can cross a ball like him and he soesn't seem to be struggling with lack of fitness like we thought he might.

 

[The Walrus]

yes, i agree. he has been good this year and brings experiance to the team

 

[asschicken]

id like to see him back in midfield, now that framps is back. could do another year as a winger

 

[KcBee]

I'd definately give him another year you will be very surprised the amount of cross's that he gets in with quality its probably more than you think. Experience skill and crossing ability certainly worth a contract extension he won't get one until the end of the season though

 

[Nigel Brooks]

Without a doubt. Mr.Salako must stay if only because he brings an air of respectability tothe training ground car park. Oh, and he's still a bloody good player

 

[Simon C]

Without a doubt. Mr.Salako must stay if only because he brings an air of respectability tothe training ground car park. Oh, and he's still a bloody good player

I think Dobbo's bicycle does that.

 

[Beesnut]

Without a doubt. Mr.Salako must stay if only because he brings an air of respectability tothe training ground car park. Oh, and he's still a bloody good player

In his BMW 6 series for those of you who didn't know.I noticed on my visit on Monday that there is a lovely F-reg Range Rover,a properly souped up Renault Clio(and I mean properly souped up),a lovely little VW Golf convertible D20 BB0,and a very nice Audi A4 3.0 Quattro.Someone's got money....

 

[Stuardo]

not even a debate. if his desire is there then sign him up as the guy is class. it was also interesting to see that saints had no leaders on the pitch yesterday - salako was one of our many!

 

[allencook]

Salako must stay, if nothing else but for the fact i can tell others at work we have a ex-england international!

 

[Beesnut]

Salako must stay, if nothing else but for the fact i can tell others at work we have a ex-england international!

Good point,I think the scales are very firmly weighing in favour of him staying

 

[Banana]

Salako must stay, if nothing else but for the fact i can tell others at work we have a ex-england international!

ex-England international? When did he announce he was retiring from international football then

 

[Nigel Brooks]

ex-England international? When did he announce he was retiring from international football then

He hasn't, but Sven would probably play him at right back on his return

 

[FarnhamBee]

The bloke is quality & MUST stay

 

[Ace Face]

Sorry to be in the minority, but I see him as a good left back.

 

[blunstone]

he has a great future ahead of him in the media if he so chooses.....

 

[readingbee]

Dont care where he plays but he would be a good bet for another year, although he has taken some stick at times even on this board

 

[Bigbee]

another stupid thread, we'll need him in the Championship

 

[North London Bee]

All depends upon who is running the club and whether there is a player budget.

He has more than justified his salary to date, but we need him to lead as we come into the crucial last third of the season.

 

[Bigbee]

[QUOTE=North London Bee, All depends upon who is ruining the club and whether they want their back pay.

have to agree NLB

 

[Mr Cynical]

Def worth another year, he's been superb for us.. Real quality and still has the fitness levels to get up and down the pitch for 90 mins. Although he's been doing well at left back, I think now Framps is back he should def move back into midfield, Framps, much as he has improved is no midfielder!!

 

[Barry Proudfoot]

He is class and that showed yesterday! whats wrong with being over 35? Times change! he could still beat me to the paper shop as he could most of us! rofl

 

[red_and_white]

he's so competent with both feet and his touch is superb. I really rate him at left back or a left winger. A small selection problem on that left side!

 

[GP200]

A true professional..........one more season in the Championship please......................

 

[JANORAK]

The D.mail I/V yesterday states his wages as £1500pw, which seem pretty good value to me thus far. I'd be happy if JS wants another year with us, come the summer. He seems to have adjusted to the demands of League 1; he's shown his versatility & experience help the squad; & he's recently played at higher level (-if we were to make it there). Events might dictate otherwise though, eg if MA decides he's looking for something else for next season. I'd make the most of it while he's with us....

 

[Stanley]

He'd still do a better job on the left side of midfield for England than some of the failures we have seen there recently.

Funny how BFC seems to breed so many good left footed players recently.

 

[ChinaBee]

Sorry to be in the minority, but I see him as a good left back.

agree 100%

 

[Brain-dead Bee]

If we're playing 4-5-1 then left-back may well be his best position as wide-left in a 5 perhaps needs someone who'll come in towards goal more than he does usually. In 4-4-2 left of midfield is perhaps his stronger position.

Overall though he's played wide left and wide right in 4-4-2, left back and left wing back, and has done pretty well in all of them. He's not quite got the pace of old, but his attitude has generally been excellent and his fitness for his age is very impressive.

 

[Beestill my beating heart]

One more year def.

 

[Debut1949]

If Stanley Matthews could still be playing and getting Stoke back into the old First Division at the age of 50, if he wants to do so there is no reason why John Salako with his athleticism and intelligence should not continue playing for a good many years yet. Everything that he does shows that he knows the game inside out. He is a credit to the Club and must be a great inspiration for young players.

 

[lil buzz bee]

Absolutely.
It makes a change to get something decent from our Reserves at the Majay Ski - and about time!! They have had one or two real deals from us over the past couple of seasons- Coppell, Ivor, Ibi, Stevie Sidwell, Owusu, Forster.
Need to balance that with them taking good old WAlly though.
Salako for one year - we should try for two- he is fit enough and good enough for the Championship.

 

[chippendale]

One more year please.

 

[Idaho Bee]

Worth another year????


Yes, Yes, Yes and Yes.

 

[RitchBee]

Worth another year????


Yes, Yes, Yes and Yes.

Agreed

And he gets on Sky Sports quite often.

 

[Edmundo]

At least one. Looking at some old pictures of him, he looks just the same as he did 10 years ago!

 

[brentfordrule]

At least one. Looking at some old pictures of him, he looks just the same as he did 10 years ago!

Younger even!!!!

 

[dan_simmonds]

Absolutly at least 1 mayb 3 should he wish

 

[Balders Bee]

100% agree with the vast majority, if finances and off the pitch circumstances allow definately worth another years contract.

His versatility, experience, crossing ability and attitude have been an integral part of the teams success so far this term.

Just think if he can teach Hunty to cross a ball half as well as he can it will be worth a further contract on its own

 

[SammmeBee]

agree 100%

except in a cold breeze in Hartlepool.......

 

[warwickroadbee]

Salako has done well considering he's getting on a bit and he spends half his time on sky sports...

I reckon Framps has developed into a decent left back (not central midfielf thanks) so why not give him a chance on the left of midfield... at least until Rhodes is back.

I say Kevin O'connor for right back now he's fit again.. Dobson is a great pro but just not that good at football... unfortunate considering his chosen profession! Far too slow and was exposed against decent opposition at southampton

 

[davido_i]

Salako has done well considering he's getting on a bit and he spends half his time on sky sports...

I reckon Framps has developed into a decent left back (not central midfielf thanks) so why not give him a chance on the left of midfield... at least until Rhodes is back.

I say Kevin O'connor for right back now he's fit again.. Dobson is a great pro but just not that good at football... unfortunate considering his chosen profession! Far too slow and was exposed against decent opposition at southampton

Regardless of which division we are in, John Salako is well worth keeping for another 12 months minimum, he can play left back or left mid equally well. Also very useful for dead ball plays.

In Dobbo's defence a very harsh judgement. Until we "worked out" the Southampton system, for the first 20 minutes he was up against Olivier Bernard, Graham Le Saux & Kevin Phillips playing triangles with little back-up.

 

[warwickroadbee]

Dobbo has been a decent outlet and positionally good but i'm afraid I just can't get over the way his pace is exposed week in week out...
It's fine when sodje covers him but I think Kevin O'connor is a better asset to the team in that position... he's one of the fastest members of the squad and has a decent touch...

 

[The H]

Dobbo's best position prob isn't at FB any more..

 

[warwickroadbee]

you see him more as a central midfield player?? perhaps he could follow in the talbot mould as a ball winner... will hargreaves play in the next two matches by the way.. i think we've missed him...

 

[mattfarr89]

he has 2 b worth another year!

 

[Hammered]

Salako is well worth another year IMO.

He's still got a great first touch, doesn't waste the ball very often, always makes himself available and adds a threat to our attacks with his corners, crossing and free kicks.

He keeps himself very fit and off the pitch I think he's an excellent example to the other pros at the club and a great advert for the club on TV and radio.

Super Super John
Super Super John
Super Super John
Super John Salako

 

[warwickroadbee]

I reckon our strongest team at the moment would be:
Nelson
O'connor, Sodje, Turner, Frampton
Huthinson, Hargreaves, Tabb, Salako (Rhodes in when fit)
Burton, Rankin....

What do you lot think? Any changes to that?

 

[8 Bee]

I reckon our strongest team at the moment would be:
Nelson
O'connor, Sodje, Turner, Frampton
Huthinson, Hargreaves, Tabb, Salako (Rhodes in when fit)
Burton, Rankin....

What do you lot think? Any changes to that?

Talbot

 

[warwickroadbee]

Yeah, Talbot has been good recently and you can accomodate Hutch, Hargreaves and Talbot if a three man central mid partnership.. who would you kick out though?

 

[Brentford 4 Life]

Great player we need him to stay at the club

 

[Lee at the Bees]

One more year for Solako, should he stay, etc, etc...? Come on you lot, get a grip! The man is class, wherever he's picked to play. To me he's in the same bracket as Stan Bowles...If we only get a couple of seasons out of him, it will have been worth it.