Fabian Schar

[longtimespur]

The problem with Vertonghen is that in reality he isn`t really very good at his primary job, i.e defending.

Yes I agree with you on that plus he seems to get miffed too easily and quickly

 

[Hotspur33]

Every time i have seen Basel in European competitions they look class and, crucially, play a high tempo pressing brand if football. Basically Schar fits the 'profile'

However, it is strange that he is still at Basel, I would have expected him to be at a 'bigger' club by now.

If it were to happen, I would be excited. But I also echo what others have said about getting a veteran in to assist.

 

[double0]

Anyone but Vertonghen please. I couldn't stand another season with him at the heart of our defence.

Not a bad left back though useless CB.

 

[RichieS]

I genuinely think Gallas is the second best defender we've had in my lifetime (mid 90s), after Ledley.

Yep.

I don't many of us appreciated his true worth at the time, but he was excellent for us.

Gallas was an inspired signing but Judas, Naybet and Woodgate were all better imo.

 

[Strikeb4ck]

Very injury prone which is a real shame.

 

[RuskyM]

Gallas was an inspired signing but Judas, Naybet and Woodgate were all better imo.

Campbell's fair but I feel Naybet was only good comparatively and Woody had no legs.

Gallas against AC Milan was one of the best defensive performances I've ever seen.

 

[Hoddle&Waddle]

Campbell's fair but I feel Naybet was only good comparatively and Woody had no legs.

Gallas against AC Milan was one of the best defensive performances I've ever seen.

I'd rank his performance against the scum at the Emirates when we beat them as one of the best I've seen.

 

[Bus-Conductor]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tottenham-transfers-west-ham-risk-5519431

Tottenham transfers: West Ham risk seeing rivals gazump them for Basel centre-back Fabian Schar

Hammers have opened the door by putting player moves on hold until they know who their manager will be next season PLUS: Spurs eye German starlet

Tottenham are ready to hijack neighbours West Ham's move for Basel defender Fabian Schar - as the Hammers have put transfers on hold until they resolve their managerial situation.

West Ham have been keen on the talented 23-year-old for some time.

The Swiss centre-back's contract expires this summer - although he does have a one-year option, triggered if certain clauses are met.

Schar has Champions League and Europa League experience, and has 12 caps for his country, including two appearances at the World Cup finals last summer.



@Bus-Conductor - You rate him a lot, IIRC?

So you did.

I first mentioned him a couple of seasons ago I think as a 21yo. I don't think he's the next Ledley King or brilliant at anything I just think decent CB's with a good set of all round CB attributes are rare, especially for clubs like us and he has a really good all round set of CB skills that would suit the EPL. He's not slow, he's robust, tenacious, decent in the air, decent on the ball, reasonably good reader.