Michael Dawson

[part time pete]

We are in talks for sure, he has been to the training ground Thursday and Friday

Why should we believe you when you said James Hanson was a dead cert signing in December the other year and Steve Evans was coming back when Coughlan got the gig after JD got sack.

[Amber Andy]

The Scottish Manager brought two experienced ageing centre halves into the squad and look how that turned out.

Also I remember Adam Murray bringing in an ageing experienced centre forward who had scored goals for Forest and other top league sides. He flopped, so much so, I can't even remember his name !

I think losing out on Naylor has proven to be a dilemma for NC.

[MTFCMusings]

The Scottish Manager brought two experienced ageing centre halves into the squad and look how that turned out.

Also I remember Adam Murray bringing in an ageing experienced centre forward who had scored goals for Forest and other top league sides. He flopped, so much so, I can't even remember his name !

I think losing out on Naylor has proven to be a dilemma for NC.

Diamond and Mirfin were pretty good Andy when they actually played. The problem was the deal and the wages they were on. If they’d have been given a one year deal there wouldn’t have been a problem.

[georgefostersbeard]

Another Jake Wright....remember the quote when NC was being asked about the signing...He's not just here to warm the bench...and that's exactly what he did

Wasn't that due to his, early injury and then our back line actually being strong for once in the season?

[Amber Andy]

The Scottish Manager brought two experienced ageing centre halves into the squad and look how that turned out.

Also I remember Adam Murray bringing in an ageing experienced centre forward who had scored goals for Forest and other top league sides. He flopped, so much so, I can't even remember his name !

I think losing out on Naylor has proven to be a dilemma for NC.

Diamond and Mirfin were pretty good Andy when they actually played. The problem was the deal and the wages they were on. If they’d have been given a one year deal there wouldn’t have been a problem.

There lays the problem. They hardly played ( esp Mirfin). A lot of the teams success was expected to come from them, but it didn't materialise.

[Conker]

The Scottish Manager brought two experienced ageing centre halves into the squad and look how that turned out.

Also I remember Adam Murray bringing in an ageing experienced centre forward who had scored goals for Forest and other top league sides. He flopped, so much so, I can't even remember his name !

I think losing out on Naylor has proven to be a dilemma for NC.

Diamond and Mirfin were pretty good Andy when they actually played. The problem was the deal and the wages they were on. If they’d have been given a one year deal there wouldn’t have been a problem.

There lays the problem. They hardly played ( esp Mirfin). A lot of the teams success was expected to come from them, but it didn't materialise.

They wouldn’t have signed a one year deal, both players were in decent demand at the time.

[Amber Andy]

The Scottish Manager brought two experienced ageing centre halves into the squad and look how that turned out.

Also I remember Adam Murray bringing in an ageing experienced centre forward who had scored goals for Forest and other top league sides. He flopped, so much so, I can't even remember his name !

I think losing out on Naylor has proven to be a dilemma for NC.

Diamond and Mirfin were pretty good Andy when they actually played. The problem was the deal and the wages they were on. If they’d have been given a one year deal there wouldn’t have been a problem.

There lays the problem. They hardly played ( esp Mirfin). A lot of the teams success was expected to come from them, but it didn't materialise.

They wouldn’t have signed a one year deal, both players were in decent demand at the time.

They weren't after they broke down playing for us. And there lays the gamble.

[Conker]

The Scottish Manager brought two experienced ageing centre halves into the squad and look how that turned out.

Also I remember Adam Murray bringing in an ageing experienced centre forward who had scored goals for Forest and other top league sides. He flopped, so much so, I can't even remember his name !

I think losing out on Naylor has proven to be a dilemma for NC.

Diamond and Mirfin were pretty good Andy when they actually played. The problem was the deal and the wages they were on. If they’d have been given a one year deal there wouldn’t have been a problem.

There lays the problem. They hardly played ( esp Mirfin). A lot of the teams success was expected to come from them, but it didn't materialise.

They wouldn’t have signed a one year deal, both players were in decent demand at the time.

They weren't after they broke down playing for us. And there lays the gamble.

Part and parcel of football, no matter the age unfortunately.

[PaulG]

I think there's a lot of undue fretting on here. If he's fit, or capable of getting fit, and if he wants to come, how can we be so negative about signing a former England international, World Cup Squad member and stalwart of excellent Premier League defences! At 37, he'll have suffered some wear and tear, but presumably that can be managed; it's not as if he'd be expected to start every match. And can you imagine the effect of his presence in the dressing room on the youngsters in the squad. If we could get 15 to 20 matches out of him, I think it's a no-brainer!

[yorkshire stag]

should find out soon enough

[bellwhiff]

should find out soon enough

Hahaha. Bet you’re pacing the sitting room hitting F5 every ten seconds.

[yorkshire stag]

should find out soon enough

Hahaha. Bet you’re pacing the sitting room hitting F5 every ten seconds.

Hahaha did you wet ya pants typing it ?

[Gloryboy]

Nobody will ever win anything with two central defenders well into their 30’s .

erm……. Apart from Italy

[MTFCMusings]

Nobody will ever win anything with two central defenders well into their 30’s .

erm……. Apart from Italy

I think that was the point.

[Captain Cunno]

This has made it to a Talk Forest TV page on Facebook..


Bravo mansfieldarmy good work sir

[robbingdog]

so whens he signing???

[adamstag]

Remember the quote from paul scholes (not exactly) basically he said he made up for the increasing lack of speed by reading the game better.

Maybe that’s the case here?

Also the pitch has been shortened which also reduces the effectiveness of pace.

As if folk are scoffing at having michael dawson at the club! just his experience would be worth it’s weight in gold, i genuinely wonder what some are on here! good lord!

[Spiritater]

So if he's training with us and is serious about getting match fit and wanting a club there's no reason why he can't be A Trialist tomorrow night at Buxton... is there eh?

[yorkshire stag]

So if he's training with us and is serious about getting match fit and wanting a club there's no reason why he can't be A Trialist tomorrow night at Buxton... is there eh?

now ya for it

[Spiritater]

Taking the trip to see matey, all being well.

[yorkshire stag]

Taking the trip to see matey, all being well.

full report required squire plz

[Sedgwick]

Remember the quote from paul scholes (not exactly) basically he said he made up for the increasing lack of speed by reading the game better.

Maybe that’s the case here?

Also the pitch has been shortened which also reduces the effectiveness of pace.

As if folk are scoffing at having michael dawson at the club! just his experience would be worth it’s weight in gold, i genuinely wonder what some are on here! good lord!

No it hasn't... didn't we establish this already? Its just the gravel around the pitch thats been done... or has mez said differently

plus by that logic, shorter pitch plus pace striker = less time to get after them and recover

Doesn't make much difference making your pitch shorter anyway, its not by much


Maximum length 120yds (110 metres)

Minimum length 110yds (100 metres)

Maximum width 80yds (75 metres)

Minimum width 70yds (64 metres)

[tillydog123]

I would say 37 is pushing it even for league 2 but if Nigel wants him and price right why not but would see him as cover and not likely to play 40 plus games

[adamstag]

Remember the quote from paul scholes (not exactly) basically he said he made up for the increasing lack of speed by reading the game better.

Maybe that’s the case here?

Also the pitch has been shortened which also reduces the effectiveness of pace.

As if folk are scoffing at having michael dawson at the club! just his experience would be worth it’s weight in gold, i genuinely wonder what some are on here! good lord!

No it hasn't... didn't we establish this already? Its just the gravel around the pitch thats been done... or has mez said differently

plus by that logic, shorter pitch plus pace striker = less time to get after them and recover

Doesn't make much difference making your pitch shorter anyway, its not by much


Maximum length 120yds (110 metres)

Minimum length 110yds (100 metres)

Maximum width 80yds (75 metres)

Minimum width 70yds (64 metres)

I’ve not been, but was told by pretty much folk that went to coventry said the pitch was shorter, maybe it’s an optical illusion.

However, it’s a well established football trick if you’ve an older squad you reduce the size of your overall pitch, kinda obvious (if it has been done)

Still, if we were fortunate enough to get dawson at a reasonable wage it would be an amazing signing, the experience and nouse he’d bring to the defence, especially given all the nonsense and mistakes made last season

[Jimstag]

Clough will see what he needs to know in training, can this guy get and keep fit? If he’s still got it he could be after a starting position. If he’s only going to be a bit part player then has he got the right attitude and will he be available when called upon? It’s that simple because he would be on trial if he wasn’t happy with the finances which would have been my other concern.