Phil Jones vs. Charlie Adam – an English Premier League debate
Given his conservative tactics and buying strategy at http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429, Arsene Wenger has now become a verb. Let’s see that in action.
Instead of doing an Arsene Wenger, the bosses at Liverpool and Manchester United have gone on a spending spree to get the players they wanted. Like Wenger, they did not wait until the final few hours of the summer transfer window.
Sir Alex Ferguson had to rebuild his team for the coming season(s). Two of his ace and most experienced campaigners, Edwin Van der Sar and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paul-Scholes-c29394, have now retired. Fergie’s first and foremost task was to find their apt replacements. He had to spend
this summer as the average age of his team was reaching the late twenties. Injecting new and young blood is imperative at this juncture for any manager.
Throughout this summer, the game’s analysts have pointed out the need to bolster Manchester United’s midfield. It was observed that the Red Devils’ midfield was its weakest link during the entire last season. Surprisingly, Fergie has gone on to spend £50.3
million so far and none of the three players bought is a midfielder. The players bought are http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-de-Gea-c10463 and Ashley Young. Jones was bought for almost £16 million while £17.3 million have been paid for the Spanish goalkeeper. Fergie spent another
£16 million on winger http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ashley-Young-c6813.
The most surprising of these buyouts was that of Jones as the legendary manager is resourceful enough when it comes to having a strong enough line of defence. But, Rio Ferdinand’s injury could have prompted the move. Jones has already featured in the top
flight for Blackburn http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wes-Brown-c36791 and John O’Shea. Jones has been highly impressive for the England’s Under 19 and Under 21 teams and has been touted
as one to watch out for the future. Once under the wings of Ferguson, Jones is more than likely to fly higher.
Kenny Dalglish has been no different than Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jordan-Henderson-c19102 from Sunderland for £16 million. He also
has brought the much sought player from Blackpool, Charlie Adam, for a price tag of £9 million. Liverpool have surely been active in the transfer market.
Given his talent Charlie Adam’s purchase is definitely a great bargain for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809. Adam scored an impressive 12 goals for his Blackpool side. He was also nominated for the PFA Player of the Season and ranked in the best 7 players in the country. In the
encounter between Blackpool and Liverpool last season, Adam had ripped through Liverpool’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Steven-Gerrard-c34196 and Adam. If they do, it will surely
be a treat for all the fans of the game.
At 25, Adam is relatively older to Jones and more experienced. His age implies that Adam is still in his prime. With time he will only improve to be a better player and should settle easily at Anfield.
Given their positions and prospects, it will be tough to make any of them stand out as a better signing. The dilemma with Adam is that with Ferdinand in the lineup, he might not get to play much. On the other hand, it is more than likely that Fergie will
continue to do what he knows best. He will convert this youngster in to a star for the future.
Jones has a better manager and perhaps a better club to be with. Moreover, with years on his side he is definitely a better signing between the two.
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