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Posted January 05, 2016 09:12 · last edited January 05, 2016 09:14

Chris James went from Ardennes (2014) in France to second division Finnish team Ekenas for the 2015 season - this is hardly the pinnacle of European sport, and I do not think he scored for them as yet in 10 appearances. 

Would you consider him a suitable injury replacement for Rufer? He has not had major injuries, is reasonably experienced and might provide a screening cover for our young fullbacks (or for Riera / Lia if they get suspended / injured).  While not exactly a top-notch performer, he does not need a visa, and is a bit younger than Siggy, Lia or even Riera.

It might sound like scraping the bottom of the proverbial, but unless I am mistaken we need an experienced player as Rufer's replacement. We have some inexperienced (at that level) players on the fringes of the squad that I would not mind to see in action; but having them play against Brisbane (with Roly out, Manny out, and Siggy still out) it might be a bit like lambs to a slaughter.

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Mainland FC edited January 05, 2016 09:14

Chris James went from Ardennes (2014) in France to second division Finnish team Ekenas for the 2015 season - this is hardly the pinnacle of European sport, and I do not think he scored for them as yet in 10 appearances.  Would you consider him a suitable injury replacement for Rufer? He has not had major injuries, is reasonably experienced and might provide a screening cover for our young fullbacks (or for Riera / Lia if they get suspended / injured). 

While not exactly a top-notch performer, he does not need a visa, and is a bit younger than Siggy, Lia or even Riera,

It might sound like scraping the bottom of the proverbial, but unless I am mistaken we need an experienced player as Rufer's replacement. We have otherwise inexperienced (at that level) players in the squad that would be good to see in action; but it might be a bit like taking lambs to a slaughter.