Is he a similar type of player to Lerma (a tough tackling No 6?) Looking at the stats he seems to be, just hope we can keep him fit! A No 6 is what we desperately need after watching Sat as it can then release Rothwell and PhilBill (Philip) further forward.
I never perceived him as a physical presence such as Lerma, but maybe I have underestimated that if the stats indicate otherwise. For me he did often fill the role of coming deep to pick up the ball, and then turn and play "quarterback". I think we saw him do that in the World Cup.
We turned down Jackson on a 5 year contract because he was injured for a few weeks. Can’t have it both ways.
A number of people seem to think that may have been a mistake. Should we repeat it for consistency's sake?
Completely different circumstance that anyone with half a brain could see.
Different circumstances.
Yes we can. Big difference when we needed him to play from the start of feb but was looking like April starter whereas Adams would have oct to may to play and we have alternatives unlike back in January
In January we needed someone able to play then and there
But that was in the January window when we were desperately looking for cover for Solanke, who was injured. We needed a player who could come in and do a job straight away, which evidently Jackson couldn’t ( although pre-medical it was thought that he could be fit in a few weeks, hence our continued interest ).
Is it so hard for you to realise that every signing is a separate entity? Engage brain BEFORE posting.
Not as physical as Lerma could be at timees, but he can be gritty if you will when he needs to be and has gotten way better defensively over the past couple seasons in both his tackling, tracking back, etc.
Lerma made 50 tackles in 37 games last year. Adams made 89 in 24 games. While there's more to the holding role than just tackles, it's a good indicator that Adams could be a good upgrade.
He wouldn’t choose us over Liverpool, obviously, but Liverpool would actually have to choose him first.
