EE: Burton O'Brien

[Tyrant]

What does "proven SPL player" actually mean though?

 

He looked handy enough and I think he would do ok for us but I don't understand the idea of getting upset because Calderwood says he doesn't want to sign him.

 

 

Wouldn't say I'm upset about it like. Being upset would imply that I'm remotely surprised that we're turning down the chance of acquiring a decent player.

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Being upset would imply that I'm remotely surprised that we're turning down the chance of acquiring a decent player.

 

If we were to sign him, and we had a fully fit squad, where would you play him?

[Tyrant]

Midfield.

 

That was a tough one.

 

Althought being a left footed player he can also be used on the left.

[Reekie_Red]

What does "proven SPL player" actually mean though?

 

A club could go out and sign a magnificent player. But if the style of football in the SPL just doesn't suit their style, they're nae exactly going to be at their best. For example, a player who prefers a bit of time on the ball to work some trickery and nice wee flicks and touches ain't gonna like the traditionally lightning-fast pace of the SPL. Let's face it, the SPL has never really been the best breeding ground for skill.

 

If a player has already played, and played to a reasonably successful level, in the SPL, it's gonna be less of a gamble for the club to sign him cos they already know he can cope with the physical demands of the league

[TENEMENTFUNSTER]

Just what did O'Brien prove in the SPL though?

 

He was a "better then his colleagues" player at Livi when they were imploding.

[Reekie_Red]

He played for Livi when they beat us to 3rd place ... in their first season in the SPL! Not to mention the side that thrashed us 6-1

[TENEMENTFUNSTER]

He played for Livi when they beat us to 3rd place ... in their first season in the SPL! Not to mention the side that thrashed us 6-1

 

Yeah, back in the good old days. 

 

You are beginning to sound like the stone one.