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malk Premier League

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What happens if one of those two is unavailable though? We've seen in these first few games how exposed we are when Dunn/Pedersen are required to play there.

You can't have perfect coverage for every eventuality. If there's an injury perhaps the system has to change, perhaps Emerton plays there and does a job, Dunn and Pedersen can do a job there as well (particularly if we have a better centre back partnership playing). Perhaps one of the other youth team players steps up for a couple of games.

Yes if we can get someone in that's willing to be a squad player then by all means but my point is that I want N'Zonzi and Petrovic to be our main two players in that defensive role rather than bringing in someone else to push one of them to the bench.

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http://www.watoday.com.au/sport/soccer/history-as-emerton-swaps-epl...

Good luck, Brett. You have been a loyal servant to the club, and I will always respect you for that. The ultimate professional, never bitched when benched and always gave his all for the club when called upon. Love him or hate him (personally I like him) no one can fault his commitment to the club and I hope all fans will join me in wishing him luck and thanking him for his servitude.

I for one will give the guy a standing ovation tonight, and I am glad I get to be there to say goodbye to one of our most loyal players.

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http://www.watoday.com.au/sport/soccer/history-as-emerton-swaps-epl...

Good luck, Brett. You have been a loyal servant to the club, and I will always respect you for that. The ultimate professional, never bitched when benched and always gave his all for the club when called upon. Love him or hate him (personally I liked him) no one can fault his commitment to the club and I hope all fans will join me in wishing him luck and thanking him for his servitude.

Great servant, more premiership experience let go.

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folkdevil Premier League

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has he gone.. ?? that link isnt working now! hmmm.

here's the original link..

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/soccer/brett-emerton-closer-to-signing-with-sydney-fc/story-e6frfg8x-1226120029922

by the way.. no transfer fee!

Try this link http://www.watoday.com.au/sport/soccer/history-as-emerton-swaps-epl-for-sydney-20110824-1ja9v.html

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Tom World Cup

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Astonishing in my book, Emerton is no world beater but offered us a degree of flexibility, why would we let him go for free.

The only thing I can think is someone with big wages is coming in to replace him.

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Astonishing in my book, Emerton is no world beater but offered us a degree of flexibility, why would we let him go for free.

The only thing I can think is someone with big wages is coming in to replace him.

Based on a lot of the comments last night we can just replace him with anyone who is able to run about a bit

(not my opinion I hasten to add)

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Astonishing in my book, Emerton is no world beater but offered us a degree of flexibility, why would we let him go for free.

The only thing I can think is someone with big wages is coming in to replace him.

It's almost like the club is run by people who don't know what they're doing.

It's too soon to say that Salgado is completely done, but he certainly hasn't looked good for the first two games and I would have thought we'd keep Brett around to play at RB (where he's always done his best work for us, in my opinion). You'd think we'd at least have been able to get some sort of fee for him. I'll miss Brett. Certainly not the best player but always gave his all.

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Astonishing in my book, Emerton is no world beater but offered us a degree of flexibility, why would we let him go for free.

The only thing I can think is someone with big wages is coming in to replace him.

We've all thought that before, seeing is believing.

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Pitty Premier League

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Why are we not asking for a fee for emerton, he must be worth 1.5 to 2million in todays prices. Just does not seem right to let him leave without a fee as we will lose an experienced player from our team, something we are thin on at the moment. :angry2:

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Sorry, but letting Emerton go on a free would be absolute madness.

We're not exactly blessed with squad depth, Bert is versatile, pops up with a few goals and would probably be better at RB than Salgado or Bruno. He's getting older but his engine still works fine, and I doubt we'd bring in a replacement for him. Just another stupid decision if he's allowed to leave IMO, even worse if it's for nothing.

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Wendal Premier League

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is he replaceable ?.. yes.

will we replace him?.. no

We've lost an experienced premiership player who could easily fill it at right wing, right back and central midfield.

Toward the end of last season he was highly influencial.

This is another versatile Premiership pro that has been lost at a time when our squad is desperately short of experience.

If we do replace him, I can guarantee it wont be with someone who has his experience or capability in 3 positions.

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Hmmm Emerton leaving is a strange one!

I would have thought with his contract coming to an end at the end of this season he would have seen it out, but I guess not! Obviously he wasn't going to get a game on the right (provided Vukcevic and Hoilett stay fit) but as an utility player I still think he does a job.

Top 5 Brett moments

1. Debut performance and goal vs. Wolves

2. Last minute winner at Blackpool

3. Volley to make it 0-2 at Wolves on survival Sunday

4. Opening goal vs. Charlton back in 2004/05

5. Goal at Old Trafford 2003/04 season

Maybe we are just clearing the number 7 shirt for Mr Raul? :D

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