david wheater

Lisbonlegend · Post by **Lisbonlegend** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:02 am

Hi there, Boro fan here.

David Wheater, burst through at Boro as a teenager after loan spells At Doncaster, Wolves and Darlington. Caught the eye next to Huth and was a real goal threat aswell as doing very well defensively. His form led Capello to call him up into 2 England squads and he continued his good form next to Woodgate. Unfortunately, and as a lot of young players do he lost his way for a year or so, struggling alongside different centre back partners. He was given the Boro captaincy but this didn't help his form and it appeared that once Huth was sold that Wheater was unable to be the dominant centre back in a partnership and he had a terrible run of form alongside loan signing Sean St Ledger. His form picked up when we signed McManus last season and this season he's gone from strength to strength and not only recaptured his early form but surpassed it. He seems to have grown up this season and other than a shit back pass against Watford has been our best player this season. He certainly won't be a benchwarmer for you and that is more than insulting considering his ability and the fact you have Zat Knight.

You've made an excellent signing and it's a sad loss for Boro. A great attitude and I hope one day he'll come back, hopefully when were back where we belong. Look after him.

Ianmooreslovechild · Post by **Ianmooreslovechild** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:49 am

Sounds positive,thanks for posting and good luck for the rest of the season

hi there, i'm chris · Post by **hi there, i'm chris** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 5:42 am

Lisbonlegend wrote:Hi there, Boro fan here.

David Wheater, burst through at Boro as a teenager after loan spells At Doncaster, Wolves and Darlington. Caught the eye next to Huth and was a real goal threat aswell as doing very well defensively. His form led Capello to call him up into 2 England squads and he continued his good form next to Woodgate. Unfortunately, and as a lot of young players do he lost his way for a year or so, struggling alongside different centre back partners. He was given the Boro captaincy but this didn't help his form and it appeared that once Huth was sold that Wheater was unable to be the dominant centre back in a partnership and he had a terrible run of form alongside loan signing Sean St Ledger. His form picked up when we signed McManus last season and this season he's gone from strength to strength and not only recaptured his early form but surpassed it. He seems to have grown up this season and other than a shit back pass against Watford has been our best player this season. He certainly won't be a benchwarmer for you and that is more than insulting considering his ability and the fact you have Zat Knight.

You've made an excellent signing and it's a sad loss for Boro. A great attitude and I hope one day he'll come back, hopefully when were back where we belong. Look after him.

Eh?

Hoboh · Post by **Hoboh** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 7:16 am

BWFC_Insane wrote:
Dave Sutton's barnet wrote:Thought the problem was Boro. Maybe a bit of both.
Problem was Boro DSB. But deal was reached today apparently, Wheater came down for talks and to finalise deal.

All done according to the Northern Echo journalists.

Confirmed tomorrow so they say!

EDIT: Its amazing what you can find out on twitter even though I don't have an account myself!

Thanks Alan

Lisbonlegend · Post by **Lisbonlegend** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 7:19 am

Ianmooreslovechild wrote:Sounds positive,thanks for posting and good luck for the rest of the season

No problem and you too. You've had a great season although seem to have lost your way a bit recently, where do you think you'll end up?

thebish · Post by **thebish** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:26 am

Lisbonlegend wrote:
Ianmooreslovechild wrote:Sounds positive,thanks for posting and good luck for the rest of the season
No problem and you too. You've had a great season although seem to have lost your way a bit recently, where do you think you'll end up?

the plan - as ever - is to end up still in the premeirship - much more than that is a bonus!

BwfcDan · Post by **BwfcDan** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:30 am

Lisbonlegend wrote:Hi there, Boro fan here.
He certainly won't be a benchwarmer for you and that is more than insulting considering his ability and the fact you have Zat Knight.

Dig at Knight there? Dont know why? Good player is our Zat.. (We'll forgive him for Stoke on Saturday

)

Lofthouse Lower · Post by **Lofthouse Lower** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:36 am

thebish · Post by **thebish** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:37 am

BwfcDan wrote:
Lisbonlegend wrote:Hi there, Boro fan here.
He certainly won't be a benchwarmer for you and that is more than insulting considering his ability and the fact you have Zat Knight.
Dig at Knight there? Dont know why? Good player is our Zat.. (We'll forgive him for Stoke on Saturday )

let's hope he's right - cos that'd mean we have improved the squad - not just added numbers - which would be a good thing!

Verbal · Post by **Verbal** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:31 am

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Lofthouse Lower · Post by **Lofthouse Lower** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:39 am

thebish · Post by **thebish** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:40 am

It's offishul - PSG..

Bolton Wanderers have announced the signing of defender David Wheater for an undisclosed fee from Championship outfit Middlesbrough.

The former England Under-21 defender has signed a three-and-a-half year deal and linked-up with him new team-mates for the first time on Thursday morning at the club's Euxton-based training complex.

The 23-year-old has previously been called up to the full England senior team on a number of occasions and has also worn the captain's armband for Middlesbrough.

Wheater already has vast amounts of Premier League experience with Middlesbrough, having accumulated over 150 appearances for Teeside club.

"I met with the manager and we had a good chat about football," Wheater told the club's official website. "I had a look around the facilities and it was a really easy decision to make.

"From what I've seen there is a really great atmosphere at the club and a real buzz about the place and I'm looking forward to working hard and showing the manager what I can do."

The central defender will need no introduction to the likes of Fabrice Muamba and Mark Davies, having previously played alongside the duo.

Lofthouse Lower · Post by **Lofthouse Lower** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:51 am

Happy with that.

Decent player, decent age and decent price. Two new fullbacks, another midfielder and two new strikers and we'll be on our way - easy.

BWFC_Insane · Post by **BWFC_Insane** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:00 am

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Coyle's comments re Wheater deal.

Obviously we've used the bait of getting him back into England contention. Fair enough.

bobo the clown · Post by **bobo the clown** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:10 am

Most satisfactory.

ratbert · Post by **ratbert** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:15 am

At last!

ohjimmyjimmy · Post by **ohjimmyjimmy** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:16 am

Very pleased, also reintroduces the full-back competition element, which can only be a good thing.

thebish · Post by **thebish** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:19 am

Lofthouse Lower wrote:Happy with that.

Decent player, decent age and decent price.

the price was "undisclosed"...

BWFC_Insane · Post by **BWFC_Insane** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:21 am

Ironically Boro are looking to Abdoulaye Meite as a replacement.

Thats a name that should go in the "not with a barge pole" threat methinks!

Lofthouse Lower · Post by **Lofthouse Lower** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:32 am

thebish wrote:
Lofthouse Lower wrote:Happy with that.

Decent player, decent age and decent price.

the price was "undisclosed"...

It was £2.3m up front with £1.5m based upon appearances FYI

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