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  1. originallambrettaman

    originallambrettaman Mod Moderator
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    Hull City weigh up summer move for Steven Taylor

    Hull City are expected to make a move for Steven Taylor this summer if they can secure their Premier League status.

    Steve Bruce signed Steve Harper from Newcastle United at the end of last season, and will be back for Taylor when the transfer window reopens.

    The central defender has had a run of games since Fabricio Coloccini picked up a knee injury on New Year’s Day. But the Argentinian’s return has underlined Taylor’s place in the pecking order. Mike Williamson was retained for Sunday’s visit of Aston Villa, Taylor making way.

    The sides meet in East Yorkshire at the weekend, but with Coloccini not thought to have suffered a reaction, Taylor is again likely to have to settle for a place on the bench.

    The former England Under-21 international’s appearance against Cardiff City in the FA Cup third round was his first since being sent off on the opening day of the season. Injury and the form of Coloccini, Williamson and Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa relegated the 28-year-old to the role of frustrated spectator.

    It had prompted the 28-year-old’s agent Willie McKay to suggest his client would ask for a move in January, but nothing came to pass.

    McKay said in December: “Joe Kinnear has promised Steven a new deal in January and he could be made available for loan if he is not going to be playing for Newcastle.”

    Director of football Kinnear has since left St James’s Park but the new contract was not forthcoming, and while Taylor appears to have moved ahead of Yanga-Mbiwa in the pecking order, he is still relying on injuries and suspensions to get a game.

    Former Sunderland manager Bruce is an admirer of Taylor’s and Newcastle will be open to offers for one of their big earners if he is not a first-team regular.

    Next month marks the ten-year anniversary of Whitley Bay-raised Taylor’s (pictured below) Newcastle debut, in a Uefa Cup tie in Mallorca. Only Shola Ameobi has been at the club longer.

    http://www.thejournal.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hull-city-weigh-up-summer-6751923
     
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    originallambrettaman, Feb 27, 2014
  2. Tuckin

    Tuckin Well-Known Member

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    I think the 28-year-old is a decent player, but I'm a little worried about the 28-year-old's injury history.
     
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    Tuckin, Feb 27, 2014
  3. Quill

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    If he kept fit he'd be decent cover.
     
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    Quill, Feb 27, 2014
  4. Hull 3-1 Liverpool

    Hull 3-1 Liverpool Well-Known Member

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    Hull 3-1 Liverpool, Feb 27, 2014
  5. John Ex Aberdeen now E.R.

    John Ex Aberdeen now E.R. Well-Known Member

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    Would be a good addition, but as others have said his injury history is a worry.
     
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    John Ex Aberdeen now E.R., Feb 27, 2014
  6. Hank Scorpio

    Hank Scorpio Well-Known Member

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    Please no.

    The bloke's antics, pretending to be shot annoyed me greatly.
     
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    Hank Scorpio, Feb 27, 2014
  7. BrAdY

    BrAdY Well-Known Member

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    To be fair, greggsy did something similar at Rangers but he's allowed, it wss against hibs and twat face riordan
     
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    BrAdY, Feb 27, 2014
  8. Brian Storm

    Brian Storm Well-Known Member

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    He's a crock. More time on the physio table than on the pitch,
     
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    Brian Storm, Feb 27, 2014
  9. Brian Storm

    Brian Storm Well-Known Member

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    <laugh> When fit he's a first choice starter at the Nags. He's better than what you have. It pains me to say it, but when fit he's a cracking CB
     
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    Brian Storm, Feb 27, 2014
  10. Quill

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    No ****ing chance he's better than Curtis Davies atm.
     
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    Quill, Feb 27, 2014

  11. UllTillIDie

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    Hope this Isn't true. He's been poor for a long time now. Newcastle fans will be very happy for us to take him off their hands.
     
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    UllTillIDie, Feb 27, 2014
  12. over18and legal

    over18and legal Well-Known Member

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    Bollocks.

    I really hope we don't sign him.
     
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    over18and legal, Feb 27, 2014
  13. John. Walkington.

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    He won't be interested in swapping the bench in Newcastle for the bench in Hull.

    Only reason we'd need to buy him is if we've sold Chester and Davies.
     
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    John. Walkington., Feb 27, 2014
  14. Sir Cheshire Ben

    Sir Cheshire Ben Well-Known Member

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    You could do with him yourselves,. He's ****, but better than what you have.
     
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    Sir Cheshire Ben, Feb 27, 2014
  15. Geo10

    Geo10 Well-Known Member

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    No, he's ****e 6 or 7 years ago then maybe but he's had his day.
     
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    Geo10, Feb 27, 2014
  16. citycityhull

    citycityhull Well-Known Member

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    We definitely need a centre half in the summer but not sure Taylor is the answer. Think we also need another left back, keeper, and attacking midfielder (replacing jac, faye, and koren)
     
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    citycityhull, Feb 27, 2014
  17. Mr. Coat

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    Not sure about this one. I can see us signing another centre back to have an established partner for Davies (Chester still progressing, Bruce an able backup but possibly not consistent enough to start every game, McShane always injured) but whether or not Taylor is an improvement on them is a doubt. He has very good games but like McShane and Bruce gets injuries a lot and can be quite inconsistent.

    Probably a step up if he stayed fit, with the others as cover.
     
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    Mr. Coat, Feb 27, 2014
  18. Erik

    Erik Well-Known Member

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    He's better than Bruce and Chester though
     
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    Erik, Feb 27, 2014
  19. The FRENCH TICKLER

    The FRENCH TICKLER Well-Known Member

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    Not sure about that anymore John imo. Maybe as a FAT but not if a fee is required.
     
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    The FRENCH TICKLER, Feb 27, 2014
  20. Chazz Rheinhold

    Chazz Rheinhold Well-Known Member

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    Never rated him and as golly said he's a **** for that fakery.
     
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    Chazz Rheinhold, Feb 27, 2014
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