UK time is: 10:45:23

Vital Login

Social Login

Portsmouth News 24/7

Choose your club

Other Sites

Network Navigation

Vital Partners

'If It's Football, It's Vital'

Check out the forum! There are 10 members viewing right now. Click here to join in!

Stand up... Younes Kaboul

Step up Younes Kaboul!

I love this guy, his passion, determination, no frills football is perfect for replacing Jonno.

He played there in a few games towards the end of last term, and shone. He had a brilliant ability to surge down the flank, much like Johnson and deliver some nice balls in and can score a goal!

He is obviously much bigger than Johnson yet doesn't lack the speed, and can tackle harder. I think he may even be a better player than Johnson given a whole season like Jonno was.

Much cheaper, wiser and easier option than hunting down for someone new. Of course we would need a back up, but then again we need a whole new team
it seems, I'm just talking about the main man, Kaboul! :)

Thoughts on this???

Written by PompeyFCUK.

The views within this article are the views of the individual who wrote and submitted this piece, sometimes solely theirs. They are not necessarily shared by the Vital Pompey Site Journalists.

Writer: pompeyrug

Date:Tuesday June 16 2009

Time: 12:14PM

Your Comments

it is right that kaboul did come in and do a job, he is strong, powerful and got forward well - with his defensive qualities better than johnson's, who is no slouch of course...
that said i really do not think that kaboul is a long-term right back - i would even say i think he will be 'wasted' at right back, he is the big, powerful, commanding central defender we will need next season. he has leadership qualities for me, can play football so will do this from the back but would be better suited to a central defender slot...
if we did not buy in then i would have marc wilson and martin cranie as the right back options, we also have that kid, is it hurst that we signed from west brom - altho is he a left back? i cannot remember...
so, like i say, nice idea but not a right back for me.

pompeyrug

passion, determination... yes, he's a good player. But don't we need him at centre back, given than sol campbell is probably going to leave?

pompeycarpet

is sol going to leave tho? i totally expected this, but maybe not - i still think distin could, but would happily have kaboul alongside either sol or distin tbh...

pompeyrug

and wasn't the kid James Hurst?

pompeycarpet

yep, that is the one and he is a right back.

pompeyrug

well, even if sol doesn't leave, he won't be able to play every game, and probably won't be able to play the full 90minutes that often...

pompeycarpet

if anyone can step into Johnson's boots, it's Kaboul. I've generally been quite impressed with him, so I'm happy for him to get shoved in there.

PFCGino

What about Martin Cranie?? He's a regular England U21 so must be quite good and surelyy deserves a chance??

jonathanl50

When Kaboul left Spurs, plenty of them were happy to see the back of him, but some prophecied that he would be back to bite them on the bum. Especially, they said, with Sol Campbell and Tony Adams there to coach him. Unfortunately, TA has gone and so I hope Sol will stay another year and Kaboul will take on board all Campbell has to teach him. He still seems young but I think he is class and will do for me!

Gandor1

yep, its cranie or probably even wilson for me aswell - not going to go over my kaboul thoughts again, just view them above...

pompeyrug

i thought he showed good promise towards the end of the season. However, we still need cover if we lose Johnno

nodster

We could be without an entire back four, so Kaboul could cover a few positions, just hope he stays fit for long enough!

storagematt

yes,i think i aggree with a whole season in that position he would become an amazing player and possibly better glen. tot sighed him for 6 million cos he looked so good but didnt perform. but i think he has matured and is now a strong pacey controled player. i can't see who else could posibly replace glen without spending over the odds.

pompeycook

And we were linked with tyrone mears today the derby rb don,t alot about him said to be 750.000 deal. dont think he could be any sort of replacement to glen really.

pompeycook

I see YK as a good central defender not a right back; some of spurs were pleased to see him go but that is because he was outspoken about that clubs bahaviour to Jol. You don't here too many complaints from him here just good maximum effort football; he will need to cut out some of the silly errors and lash outs if he is to go from good to great

russellm

I agree we need Kaboul to be a central defender next season - the right back slot is going to be hard to fill, we can't expect to replace Johnno with anyone as good - but what about Micah Richards?

tracyc

Agree with most Kaboul is a central defender, but can cover, Wilson is really center mid, but also can cover, Crainie plays right back although still young, may have a future as a center back too

pompeyyong

Tracy Micah Richards Citeah were said to be willing to let him go to try & get Lescott so could be worth a punt also plays center or right.

pompeyyong

I can't see wilson making it as a premiership central midfielder to be honest. He COULD make it at right back, as he showed that he is very good at crossing. and central defence... hmmm...

pompeycarpet

kaboul plays best at CB imho, i'd like to see cranie given a shot at right back. played well the other night, looks very promising!

Bowlsey

I would love to have this back four - Wilson, Kaboul, Distin, Cranie and maybe some back up players... they are mentioning Mears for instance and Belhadj can play at left back too although I think that he should always play in midfield. Kaboul is very strong man who loves playing for Pompey. I see a good future for him down here.

Pompey Malta

Johnson gone, Liverpool back in for Distin, Sol done and dusted he will pop up at Gallatasary or somewhere equally exotic where you get paid to stand on the edge of the 18 yard box and smile. A month until the take over is confirmed and Spurs will be ready to drop you another bunch of unwanted talent and your new right back will be Pascal Chimbonda. Extra lucky Pompey.

TeddyLyon

whatever happens tho teddy pompey will carry on - that is the mosy important thing!

pompeyrug

I've been a fan of Kab for some time now. I can't say I knew alot about him at Spurs, but any young promising CB in the prem is worth a punt. I feel he performed really well last season, & it was soo funny watching the nippy little wingers see him towering infront of them and decide to pass the ball back. I was so impressed with his pace, had no idea he could move that fast, so he was great at RB. All that said, I feel he could, a big could, become one of the best CBs in the prem. Maybe I'm a bit nuts. But the kid really does have the whole package!

CharlieChimes

Spot on Chimes...He does have the whole package and will only get better in my book. He's proved he can slot into the RB position well and if he made that position his I'm sure within time he could come up to really be a replacement for Johnson. I've got a feeling that our back line will stay pretty much as it was barring surprises so Kaboul should be making regular first team appearances this season.

cornypomp

Have Your Say

with your social network OR with your Vital account

Vital Members League (view all)

1.	eastneydave	34
2.	Pompeytim	34
3.	mslorna48	24
4.	pompeyrug	20
5.	Jimsmithswig	19
6.	storagematt	11
7.	Lemmi	7
8.	Gandor1	5
9.	PFCblue	5
10.	dedmans	4

League Results (view all)

League Table (view table)

Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
14. Northampton	0	0	0	0	0	0
15. Oxford	0	0	0	0	0	0
16. Plymouth	0	0	0	0	0	0
17. Portsmouth	0	0	0	0	0	0
18. Rochdale	0	0	0	0	0	0
19. Scunthorpe	0	0	0	0	0	0
20. Southend	0	0	0	0	0	0

Breaking League News

Strikers Globe Arrival Confirmed

» Morecambe : 20/06/2013 09:45:00

Frampton Poised To Sign?

» Wimbledon : 20/06/2013 09:27:00

On this day in history...20th June

» Portsmouth : 20/06/2013 08:28:00

Torquay Open Against Wimbledon

» Torquay : 20/06/2013 01:53:00

Duffy Bid Rejected

» Scunthorpe : 20/06/2013 01:22:00

Iron Begin Campaign At Mansfield

» Scunthorpe : 20/06/2013 01:17:00

Dale Fixtures For 2013-14

» Rochdale : 20/06/2013 00:51:00

Current Site Poll (view all polls)

Cookie Policy
At Vital Football, we along with most other modern websites use small files called 'cookies' to create the most secure, effective and functional website possible for our users. Without these files our business model, based on advertising, breaks down and we would be unable to continue to provide the services that you are here to utilise. By continuing to use this website after seeing this message, you consent to our use of cookies on this device unless you have disabled them. For full details please read our Cookie Policy which can be found here. However, if you would like to disable cookies on this device, please view our Cookie Policy which contains an opt-out tool for disabling advertising cookies. Please also visit our information pages on 'How to manage cookies' if you would also like to block all other types of cookies. Please be aware that parts of this site will not function correctly if you disable cookies.