Breaking News James Dunne Signs

[Leeboy]

good signing. I'm going for 3 suspensions next season due to yellow / red card-age

 

[amsemp]

Happy with this one. Seems to be fit for his age and looks an absolute unit. Think he probably summed up his style himself in no fireworks, but will be assured on the ball. We haven’t had a decent leader with a physical presence who can tackle and dictate the tempo in years. Hoping he’s it.

Also, reserve any judgement on the lad until we see him play. Seen a few Barnet fans piping up that he’s ****e, but let’s be honest, Barnet are a ****e team, so you can’t take anything away from that.

Welcome Dunne.

 

[Andyhsufc]

If he is the sort of player I think he is then I think it is a good signing. One thing we didn't have last season (amongst many) was a real engine in the middle of the park breaking the play up. If Brown goes down a 442 formation route it will enable the other midfielder to play a more free role.

 

[rigsby]

A month ago everyone was saying how tough and physical the NL will be. If we don't get our act together it could be another relegation battle etc.

Dunne is just the sort of player we need in midfield. For 3 seasons teams have rocked up at RH with that confident swagger knowing they wont even be mildly hassled let alone given a good battle.

As well as our top scorers only managing 3. I'm sure our midfield only managed 3 tackles in a season.

 

[Barry.C]

Happy with this one. Seems to be fit for his age and looks an absolute unit. Think he probably summed up his style himself in no fireworks, but will be assured on the ball. We haven’t had a decent leader with a physical presence who can tackle and dictate the tempo in years. Hoping he’s it.

Also, reserve any judgement on the lad until we see him play. Seen a few Barnet fans piping up that he’s ****e, but let’s be honest, Barnet are a ****e team, so you can’t take anything away from that.

Welcome Dunne.

Looked a decent unit with Bees ,

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

Sounds a very similar player to Will Atkinson, so definitely a Brown type of player.

I'd say more Timlin. But you're right, definitely a Brown type of player.

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

Shows how far we've fallen! Nonetheless, he happens to be right given our current level. However, this quote shows how long it it since he's been to Roots Hall:

It's like the Camp Nou compared to most in this league!

 

[brigg blue]

He did say as a defensive Midfielder he "likes the dirty side of the game" ! and getting stuck into tackles.. Dont have a problem with that and agree he could be whats needed . Genuine question though , why only 47 games in 2 seasons, does this relate to lockdown, injury, both?

He was furloughed last season when it was agreed there would be no relegation from the NL

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

Below, all taken from Wikipedia:

Stevenage: 'A sustained injury in training, result Dunne being out for three weeks'.

Portsmouth: 'Although Dunne suffered a setback of suspension[72] and injury,'

Cambridge: 'Although he suffered setbacks of suspension and injury',

In all fairness, each 'although' was a prelude to something good, although it looks as if his best spell was with Exeter from 2009-12.

Last season at Barnet, he made 23 appearances, picked up five yellows and two in his last game for them on March 13, resulting in a red.

Is he a bigger version of Demi, or better than that? And I don't mean just picking up cards!

 

[yogi bear up the cagire]

Can't say I am a fan of that top he is wearing.

Maybe it's vintage Dunn & Co? In truth it's not quite the progressive look we would want to advance as an image of our club...........but I'm confident Phil can put him on the right track to sartorial elegance. Anyway, as long as his footballing acumen is sharper than fashion sense, we shouldn't have to worry.

 

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

They all look wider than they really are at Barnet, having been runover by a Good Year

 

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United have signed experienced midfielder James Dunne on a two year deal.

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[Barry.C]

Below, all taken from Wikipedia:

Stevenage: 'A sustained injury in training, result Dunne being out for three weeks'.

Portsmouth: 'Although Dunne suffered a setback of suspension[72] and injury,'

Cambridge: 'Although he suffered setbacks of suspension and injury',

In all fairness, each 'although' was a prelude to something good, although it looks as if his best spell was with Exeter from 2009-12.

Last season at Barnet, he made 23 appearances, picked up five yellows and two in his last game for them on March 13, resulting in a red.

Is he a bigger version of Demi, or better than that? And I don't mean just picking up cards!

Thanks for that

 

[tallboyblue]

Below, all taken from Wikipedia:

Stevenage: 'A sustained injury in training, result Dunne being out for three weeks'.

Portsmouth: 'Although Dunne suffered a setback of suspension[72] and injury,'

Cambridge: 'Although he suffered setbacks of suspension and injury',

In all fairness, each 'although' was a prelude to something good, although it looks as if his best spell was with Exeter from 2009-12.

Last season at Barnet, he made 23 appearances, picked up five yellows and two in his last game for them on March 13, resulting in a red.

Is he a bigger version of Demi, or better than that? And I don't mean just picking up cards!

Probably best to not miss first game just in case we never see him again.

 

[Leeboy]

wonder why they announced it today when he clearly did all the press / media stuff yesterday?

 

[HenrySUFC]

wonder why they announced it today when he clearly did all the press / media stuff yesterday?

barnet released their retained list this morning so maybe thats why we couldnt announce it before?

 

[Strykr]

Not often we are viewed as a big club with a great stadium and facilities lol.

He seems happy to be here which as a good thing.

 

[duncan bulgaria]

Welcome aboard , for me we could of done with this type of player last season , looks to be fairly intimidating fella and would rather be on his team than against him !

 

[gatecrasher]

He did say as a defensive Midfielder he "likes the dirty side of the game" ! and getting stuck into tackles.. Dont have a problem with that and agree he could be whats needed . Genuine question though , why only 47 games in 2 seasons, does this relate to lockdown, injury, both?

That is more games than Lennon has amassed in his career probably!

 

[Pak Power]

Shows how far we've fallen! Nonetheless, he happens to be right given our current level. However, this quote shows how long it it since he's been to Roots Hall:

Er , is that not the West stand behind him in the photo, so I'd say fairly recently, unless it's photoshopped ?