Pompey sign midfielder Tom Naylor

Claygate · Post by **Claygate** » Fri Jun 08, 2018 10:14 am

Confirmed on OS:

https://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/201 ... or-naylor/

Selsey Bill · Post by **Selsey Bill** » Fri Jun 08, 2018 10:18 am

I think this is a VERY good signing. Exactly what we need in midfield.

Always a good sign when the fans of the club the player is leaving are all gutted to see him go. Burton fans in meltdown on Twitter.

Pompey1985 · Post by **Pompey1985** » Fri Jun 08, 2018 11:12 am

I hope he lives up to his nickname 'Nails' that's what we needed.

Selsey Bill · Post by **Selsey Bill** » Fri Jun 08, 2018 11:32 am

Sunderland were after him too:

https://www.burtonmail.co.uk/sport/foot ... an-1636975

Pompey Penguin · Post by **Pompey Penguin** » Fri Jun 08, 2018 11:33 am

At 26, another player moving into the prime years of his career. All being well, a great signing.

Pompey1985 · Post by **Pompey1985** » Fri Jun 08, 2018 11:40 am

We do seem to be signing a lot of utility players.

Post by **RubiconCSL** » Fri Jun 08, 2018 11:42 am

He looks like a very good signing - especially for L1.

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Pompey Penguin · Post by **Pompey Penguin** » Fri Jun 08, 2018 11:50 am

Pompey1985 wrote:We do seem to be signing a lot of utility players.

In this case, I think this is a positive. Naylor's ability to play CB (along with Hawkins and possibly Thompson & Walkes (?)) removes the need for us to sign a fourth, second backup, CB.

In general, there is a need for specialists, but having reserves or Plan B options who can play multiple positions keeps the squad small and decreases the chances of players getting upset due to a lack of playing time. Those saved salaries can then be used to pay for a better player in a critical position, like Pitman last year and hopefully a "No. 10" this year.

Pompey1985 · Post by **Pompey1985** » Fri Jun 08, 2018 2:07 pm

Not saying it's a bad thing but I do think on occasions last season it contributed to KJ not knowing his best team on occasions.

Milton End · Post by **Milton End** » Fri Jun 08, 2018 5:00 pm

Pompey1985 wrote:Not saying it's a bad thing but I do think on occasions last season it contributed to KJ not knowing his best team on occasions.

Inclined to agree.

But hopefully KJ sees Naylor as taking on the experienced and decisive midfield role previously occupied by Michael Doyle?

That would surely anchor down one team position - barring injuries/suspensions. [According to one statistic, Naylor has picked up 11 yellow cards but no red.]

OldSpice · Post by **OldSpice** » Fri Jun 08, 2018 10:51 pm

RubiconCSL wrote:He looks like a very good signing - especially for L1.

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I know we can't always trust youtube highlights, but he does look rather good and fans seem sorry to see him go!

Fingers crossed!

Portchester PFC · Post by **Portchester PFC** » Sun Jun 10, 2018 2:52 pm

OldSpice wrote:
RubiconCSL wrote:He looks like a very good signing - especially for L1.

[youtube][/youtube]
I know we can't always trust youtube highlights, but he does look rather good and fans seem sorry to see him go!

Fingers crossed!

Indeed, collins mbesuma anyone

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