retired_cycleman8

Hi all,

Thought I would see what everyones opinions are on signing veterans for lower stature teams on big one year contracts?

I only ask this as my current game (Brescia) I have signed, Molina (38), Claudio Lopez (34), Dacourt (34) and all have performed really well in serie B.

The only problem is that I could only get them to play on 10k a week.

My question is :

Are they worth the cash for smaller teams?

retired_misk

i never really buy veterans as i like to base all my teams on the asset of pace and the old guys just dont cut it for me.

i refuse to sign anyone who is thirty years old or more

retired_richgold

Yeah I agree with Draxyid paying millions for someone approaching thirty is something I never do. I usually buy proven talent in mid twenties.

retired_cycleman8

I see what you guys are saying, but its hard getting good ready made players in serie B with a budget of 30k

retired_misk

ye ure in a tough position with a lower league club
but young players are still on the market you just have to find the right ones

retired_onlinetrainer

i always keep a few vets around... to teach the kids more then anything but also because their reliable in important games... always seem to be consistant imo.. especially in lower leagues

retired_jemar1959

experience is useful at a certain level, but i've not found it necessary to be honest... i've taken hayes from conf south to league one in 6 seasons and the average age of my team has consistently been 22/23... this is usually because younger players are of course easier to pick up for cheap, especially those released by bigger clubs. and because i use the parent club loan system as much as possible as well

always very satisfying watching the youngsters progress as well...

retired_kyndeangel

I have played Genoa and Spezia, starting from serie C. I always try to sign a few veterans to help, especially ones from serie A. When I promoted Genoa to B, I signed Inzaghi and he helped us become promoted again.

Keep working on finding very good young players and you will be fine.

retired_pandora

For me I don't care if he's old or young, as long as he can do his job. But I agree that age is the big factor I consider when buying players. This is because aged players tend not to perform as well as the youngsters.

retired_jmteta

I sign Juan Carlos Plata in Halifax Town.In the Conference National he was my best player,scoring 40 goals in 42 games.