Just thought I'd canvass a few views from you, in light of their being many rumours that club captain and occasional international Matthew Upson appears to be on the move in the forthcoming window.
At first blush, I can see why Hughes might be interested, given the problems you have with Lescott and Toure for the next month. On the other hand, it would be a purchase that few other teams could contemplate (one of those three players would be on the bench from February, pending Lescott and Toure's return to fitness, or to the country from Africa).
There must surely be better targets though?
For me, the deal is done so long as we can make (short term) improvements to our playing squad. We are going to be fighting relegation all season, so I'd actually be quite happy to have a few of your fringe players on loan (Onouha? Petrov? Hell, even Benjani if he promised to score at our rivals' place too!)
But, would the purchase of Upson represent Hughes' last throw of the dice? Upson has not had a distinguished season so far, not at all. His claim will be that the uncertainty at WHUFC has affected his game, but I question whether he can handle pressure easily.
In conclusion, if we can strengthen our team by allowing replacements to be obtained, he can go.
Would you pleased to see him?
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