15 Oct 2013 21:56:04
Gibson went off injured for ROI, hearing it's his knee ligaments that are crocked! Anyone else agree that he us not going to have a decent career for us and if we should keep him, offer him a pay as you play deal? We need a cm in January! What you reckon too Ed?

Rich84 {Ed025's Note - looks like hes out for the season rich, so yes we will need a replacement, hopefully he will be back but age is against him, so maybe as you say, a pay as you play contract would be the way forward..

1.) 16 Oct 2013
Have we been linked recently with CM/CDM's? I only remember links with Fernando, who I think would definitely fit the bill, but with Inter and Man United after him I don't think he's still a possibility. {Ed002's Note - There remains interest in Fernado from Everton.}

2.) 16 Oct 2013
Would hardly say age is against him. He is 25. Bring in a replacement in Jan and then when he does return, it will be like a new signing to the squad. Would sooner support him through his injury and give him the chance to come back than turn on him and want him out the door.
Hank

3.) 16 Oct 2013
Our first choice central midfielders are surely McCarthy and Barry. As for Barkley, he plays the number 10 role just behind the main striker (Lukaku). Osman has played in that McCarthy/Barry/Gibson role, but IMHO he's better suited further up the pitch. Perhaps Lundstram or Grant will get more opportunities (coming from the bench) now that Gibson is unfortunately out injured for a while.
BaronHardup

4.) 16 Oct 2013
16 Oct 2013 19:30:57
baronhardrup is right and imo now is time for someone like lundstram to step up, cannot see grant or anyone else doing it, going to miss gibson as I really rate him and do not rate osman whatsoever but again lundstram is now needed until january, a great passer on the ball, very reliable and isn't afraid to talk to players on the pitch (this may not sound like much but he is a leader and that is good), he is 19 I believe and that is ready enough for me

Mike-Ox Long

5.) 16 Oct 2013
Oviedo might be an outside shot as well