Dunne not retired?

[Glevum_Hoop]

I noticed a few posters today suggesting Dunne had retired from the game.

However according to this report he had no intention of retiring and was looking for a new club for this season:-

http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/other-soccer/richard-dunne-puts-retirement-plans-on-hold-as-defender-seeks-new-club-31269161.html

Given our lack of CB's at the moment would it be a wrong move to go back and get the big man on a 1 year deal. I thought he still had plenty to offer us based on his performances last season and in the Championship last time around he was a rock. Thoughts?

[dsqpr]

Far from being wrong, I think it would be very right. As things stand, we would be a better team with Dunne in it. Even in the unlikely event that we bring in someone better, Dunne would be an excellent addition to the squad and give us some depth at CB. I'd really like to see him and Ned at the heart of our defence again - I think that would be very solid in the Championship. My understanding is that Dunne was on reasonable wages too, so there would be no financial barrier.

[Fraggy]

I agree, would be a great mentor to the younger players.

[MattyRangers]

Personally don't think we should . We have Hill and Koncheskey (plus Green) as "older heads" at the back. Yes we desperately need CBs but there are far better options out there that won't require replacing again in 12 months time. Was a good servant for us but wouldn't want him back.

[Buffalo]

Personally don't think we should . We have Hill and Koncheskey (plus Green) as "older heads" at the back. Yes we desperately need CBs but there are far better options out there that won't require replacing again in 12 months time. Was a good servant for us but wouldn't want him back.

[QPR Richard]

Personally don't think we should . We have Hill and Koncheskey (plus Green) as "older heads" at the back. Yes we desperately need CBs but there are far better options out there that won't require replacing again in 12 months time. Was a good servant for us but wouldn't want him back.

This is slightly different to what we did last season, where we had three CBs who were in their mid-30s. I don't have too much of an issue with signing a 34 year old LB for cover. Just hope that when he's called upon he does the business.

[West Acton]

Same as Barton not trained all pre season so would be way behind so no from me. We made our choice to retain one 30+ CB at the end of the season and opted for Hill

[Tarbie]

Agree that Dunne would solve a few problems right now but if we were gonna keep him then we should never have released him. If we bring him back in now, not only will he be 6 weeks behind the rest of the squad and as such pretty much useless until October, he would also probably be feeling like a back-up plan and confidence is huge in professional sport.

I'm hoping we have a better plan up our sleeve!

[cross it Dave]

If he can pass the medical and the wages are right, I would have him back for a year.

[QPRDave]

Personally don't think we should . We have Hill and Koncheskey (plus Green) as "older heads" at the back. Yes we desperately need CBs but there are far better options out there that won't require replacing again in 12 months time. Was a good servant for us but wouldn't want him back.

This ...Plus if we wanted him we should've offered him a deal in June. How would he feel if we now go to him?

[West Acton]

Think fact no one has offered him a deal speaks volumes

[Shania]

Same as for Barton; No, their time at the club has come to an end. Thanks for the memories.

[qpr]

Sign him up!