I am looking forward to having a good look at some of these players in the next week or so. While it would have been ideal to have had new signings during the tour, it is not always possible to get the players you want instantly. I have no idea why there is a hold up of the Gervinho deal but hopefully that can be pushed through before the players fly off. Mainly because I want to see him and nothing
We are so involved in the season and all the drama that goes with it, that it is quite difficult to remember how impressive he was in those games. Physically imposing, a fantastic strong tackler and powerful engine. I have no doubt that had he stayed at the club as apposed to being farmed out on loan then he could have made quite an impact on the Carling Cup and FA Cup games at least. He could have turned into a very able deputy to Alex Song in the first team, especially alongside his buddy Jack