JamboBen Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Story here. Also has a wee dig at Scottish Football. Shame on you Christophe, didn't exactly shine up here mate. http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2011/07/06/christophe-berra-on-rangers-link/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanes de Silentio Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 didn't exactly shine up here Aye, the boy's a failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossthejambo Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Can't disagree with a single word he said tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makateer Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Story here. Also has a wee dig at Scottish Football. Shame on you Christophe, didn't exactly shine up here mate. http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2011/07/06/christophe-berra-on-rangers-link/ I agree completely with everything Berra says in that article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc fan Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Story here. Also has a wee dig at Scottish Football. Shame on you Christophe, didn't exactly shine up here mate. http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2011/07/06/christophe-berra-on-rangers-link/ Rangers afford 2.3 M :L . when did O Connor start writing papers coked out his head in my mind nobody could afford him in scotland , a loan maybe to Rangers but im sure he always hated them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His name is Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 he is correct tho, celtic and rangers cant compete financially with the championship teams, let alone us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 He is no world beater but never ever let us down... His comments on Scottish football are bang on the money... It's completely shite, devoid of any excitement and quality... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudiboy Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Aye, the boy's a failure. I don't think anyone can say Berra has been a failure at Wolves, he has not looked out of place in the Premiership, and looks to be one of the first players on Mick McCarthy's team sheets every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsnomarooned Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Hardly saying anything contentious or disrespectful. I wonder why Wolves are selling him, he gets a regular game and wasn't he captain (possibly temporarily) at one point. I went to a Fulham/Wolves game season before last and while it was statistically the worst ever game in the EPL at that time the only "shot" on target came from Berra if I recall correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Winchester Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Can't disagree with anything he says to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ultraviolet Catastrophe Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Aye, the boy's a failure. He's obviously not but I was surprised someone paid ?2.3 million for him. Decent centre back but not as good as some people on here would say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Wiseau Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Story here. Also has a wee dig at Scottish Football. Shame on you Christophe, didn't exactly shine up here mate. http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2011/07/06/christophe-berra-on-rangers-link/ Course he ****ing didn't. That's why he was one of our youngest captains ever, made over 100 appearances for the club at the age of 24, gained international caps at Hearts and got a multi-million pound move to the Premiership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc fan Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 he was at my sons school the other week there for a football thing and he said he would never return to Scottish football , agree with what he says though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboBen Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 He's obviously not but I was surprised someone paid ?2.3 million for him. Decent centre back but not as good as some people on here would say. Agreed mate. Don't get me wrong, he was a decent player, but certainly not a stand out in a poor Hearts team. Well done to him though, seems to have had a good time at Wolves up until recently. Not sure he will get too many games as McCarthy seems to be targetting Centre Halves in the close season. Hope he does well though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay B-8) Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 i hope he goes to Millwall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1874M Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Story here. Also has a wee dig at Scottish Football. Shame on you Christophe, didn't exactly shine up here mate. http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2011/07/06/christophe-berra-on-rangers-link/ OP, You've had a mare.... Done well enough up here to move to EPL, once there he's carried the capt's arm band and managed to hold on to his place usually whilst picking up a wage packet twice as heavy as he could earn up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Didn't a prominent Kickbacker habitually refer to Berra as "The Undroppable" when comparing him unfavourably with ... Zaliukas? A good lad, Christophe Berra. Played well for us during testing times. I wish him well wherever he goes, although I must admit it wouldn't be good to see him turning out for either of the Old Firm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eckauskas Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Doesn't really stand out in that Wolves side, but he was a good SPL centre back. No danger Rangers will be able to afford him anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanes de Silentio Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I don't think anyone can say Berra has been a failure at Wolves, he has not looked out of place in the Premiership, and looks to be one of the first players on Mick McCarthy's team sheets every week. He's obviously not but I was surprised someone paid ?2.3 million for him. Decent centre back but not as good as some people on here would say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_R Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Also has a wee dig at Scottish Football. Shame on you Christophe, didn't exactly shine up here mate. Lets not take it out of context. What he said was: ?The SPL is going through a wee dip, Scottish football is in the doldrums right now and clubs can?t afford to pay big transfer fees." This is true. He doesn't say anything negative about is time here. Nothing wrong in that at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Didn't a prominent Kickbacker habitually refer to Berra as "The Undroppable" when comparing him unfavourably with ... Zaliukas? A good lad, Christophe Berra. Played well for us during testing times. I wish him well wherever he goes, although I must admit it wouldn't be good to see him turning out for either of the Old Firm. That't the big thing for me. I have massive respect for Berra as he basically came through at a time when there was next to know coaching or leadership at the club. That he, Driver and Lee have become the players they have is massive testiment to them. You see how easily it can go the other way with Clum. He has never lacked talent - only guidance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 That't the big thing for me. I have massive respect for Berra as he basically came through at a time when there was next to know coaching or leadership at the club. That he, Driver and Lee have become the players they have is massive testiment to them. You see how easily it can go the other way with Clum. He has never lacked talent - only guidance. Spot on. Berra quickly became an old head on very young shoulders. And he kept his head when - frequently - all around him were losing theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambosr1985 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Unusual in that he is a footballer with a brain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cut The Crap Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I like Berra, but I must admit I?m also slightly surprised at how well he?s done for himself. It shows how far you can go if you just maintain a good attitude, keep a level head, work hard and steer clear of injury. Good luck to him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ultraviolet Catastrophe Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 What? I said he wasn't a failure, just that he's not that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartbeat Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 while the OP maybe put it wrongly there is an element of truth. Berra was not a bad defender but I would Put him in the "glad we got the money for him " category He didn't make any sweeping comments about the SPL and I think he was talking about finance more than anything however our standard ain't great and finance has an impact on that. I feel every time I watch Christope on tv he seems to struggle but fair play to him he got his big move and security we would all take that. Is he a Jambo?, seem to remember comments about OF tendencies before. He won't come back to Scotland unless it's in his mid thirties as once you move to England the money on offer up here is not acceptable anymore. Wouldn't put the fear o death up me if he lined up for Rancers, he won't but wouldn't like to see any ex Jambo play for THEM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bilel Mohsni Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 There is not one word in that article that is innacurate... Berra was a great success for us, I think he did "shine" to be honest. Maybe does not shine down in the EPL but the simple fact that he is a first pick and has stayed in the league with Wolves for two/three seasons hardly makes him a failure down there either really. Does not sound like he is at all interested in a move to Rangers either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezza Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 while the OP maybe put it wrongly there is an element of truth. Berra was not a bad defender but I would Put him in the "glad we got the money for him " category He didn't make any sweeping comments about the SPL and I think he was talking about finance more than anything however our standard ain't great and finance has an impact on that. I feel every time I watch Christope on tv he seems to struggle but fair play to him he got his big move and security we would all take that. Is he a Jambo?, seem to remember comments about OF tendencies before. He won't come back to Scotland unless it's in his mid thirties as once you move to England the money on offer up here is not acceptable anymore. Wouldn't put the fear o death up me if he lined up for Rancers, he won't but wouldn't like to see any ex Jambo play for THEM 100% Jambo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezza Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 There is not one word in that article that is innacurate... Berra was a great success for us, I think he did "shine" to be honest. Maybe does not shine down in the EPL but the simple fact that he is a first pick and has stayed in the league with Wolves for two/three seasons hardly makes him a failure down there either really. Does not sound like he is at all interested in a move to Rangers either. Keeping his options open for the future but want's to stay down South. Clever lad, Burnley are interested in him going there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Plissken Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 What? I said he wasn't a failure, just that he's not that good. He wasn't being serious when he called him a failure, UVC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanes de Silentio Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 He wasn't being serious when he called him a failure, UVC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ultraviolet Catastrophe Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 He wasn't being serious when he called him a failure, UVC. Yeah I got that bit, I just thought he was insinuating I think he's gash or something. Ach, nevermind. I'm oot this thread anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 It's all relative - the EPL is a far superior league to the SPL, he's clearly improved massively to retain his place in an EPL side. By the the same token he doesn't shine down there because of the quality of the player he is up against. If he came back up here he'd have the pipe and slippers out for most games. I hardly think after facing Drogba / Tevez / Rooney et al - Big Dode Samaras or Gazza O'Connor would cause him to worry to much ! Money wise if he can stay in the EPL or a top Championship club he'll not be coming back here for a very long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bilel Mohsni Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Never gave Bougherra a sniff at corners under Csaba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Berra peaked at the right time - that is, during our up-turn in form under Csaba in 2008/09. A good solid pro who has done well for himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Still young with best years ahead. Picked almost every week and doing very well IMO. Improving alot. Makes me wonder, why are Wolves prepared to sell him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanes de Silentio Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Yeah I got that bit, I just thought he was insinuating I think he's gash or something. Ach, nevermind. I'm oot this thread anyway. Is everybody on their period the now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 100% Jambo. I was always under the impression he was a fan of timothy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chat Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I was always under the impression he was a fan of timothy. He was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboSean Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 He was. Correct, supported Sellick as a Bhoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost in leith Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Correct, supported Sellick as a Bhoy. True. Got put in a terrible position post the Riccarton 3 debacle by being made captain when he wasn't ready for the role. Handled it well and hasn't said a bad word about the club since he left. Good lad IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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