Gary Cahill

[bubbs11]

Originally Posted by Reg_Maudling

I liked seeing him organising PVA in defence - he needs that

Yes was great to see him so vocal and with great authority. This squad was crying out for players like that.

[JAS78]

Originally Posted by beef

Very good reminds me of Darren Ward

? Started well and then turned to shite

[cpfcfan1]

We are extremely lucky to have him

[cappuccinoeagle]

If Luka is suspended or injured a shoe in for captain

[JackTheBiscuit]

A leader and pretty good centre back as well

[cockles]

Originally Posted by cappuccinoeagle

If Luka is suspended or injured a shoe in for captain

McCarthy would compete for that.

[Jim Cannon]

Originally Posted by beef

Very good reminds me of Darren Ward

Have some rep

[orp pisshead1]

Originally Posted by JAS78

? Started well and then turned to shite

Millwall ****?

[eagle69]

Originally Posted by Danny_Cheviot

Brilliant debut. Well Done Sir.

Take back my original opinion of this signing (Numb) , played a blinder today by doing what defenders are expected to do , old school stuff like clearing the lines , communicating well , leading & clattering forwards , welcome to CPFC GC

What a great result

[alexcpfc]

He was asked about what it was like playing at old Trafford, said doesn’t matter who it is city, spurs etc, old Trafford tough place to play at but even more sweeter cause it was Palace. He gets us.

[NorthPalace23]

Great signing!

I remember when it was announced he had signed a lot of fans were underwhelmed.

Some of us thought this was a shrewd move to sign an experienced, talented player,who has won everything ,on a free.

Credit Roy for picking him. Even though Dann hadn't done much wrong I felt Cahill was needed for this game for his experience.

[bubbs11]

Originally Posted by eagle69

Take back my original opinion of this signing (Numb) , played a blinder today by doing what defenders are expected to do , old school stuff like clearing the lines , communicating well , leading & clattering forwards , welcome to CPFC GC

What a great result

Yes, it looks like he might go into the Mickey Droy, Delaney category of older CB’s we’ve bought who exceeded expectations and brought leadership and assurance to the back line.

Well done Dougie. (Am I allowed to say that?)

[alexcpfc]

Originally Posted by NorthPalace23

Great signing!

I remember when it was announced he had signed a lot of fans were underwhelmed.

Some of us thought this was a shrewd move to sign an experienced, talented player,who has won everything ,on a free.

Credit Roy for picking him. Even though Dann hadn't done much wrong I felt Cahill was needed for this game for his experience.

Exactly when you consider that our formidable pairing of Sakho and Tomkins are injured. Shrewd piece of business
and I mean no disrespect to Dann who has been a fantastic player for us.

[Dorking .Eagle]

I love the way he heads it away from danger, a calm presence!

[Mr_Gristle]

Has the high-level football IQ and leadership to still be a solid presence in our team for a couple of years yet, even if his body is aging.

Damo v2 but with proper Prem level ability.

[Bones14]

His post match interview reeks of a manager in waiting.
Speaks very well, articulates his message and seems very composed.
Lads must've really enjoyed his presence out on the pitch.
Shrewd signing might turn out to be a brilliant signing.

[El Aguila]

Originally Posted by bubbs11

Yes, it looks like he might go into the Mickey Droy, Delaney category of older CB’s we’ve bought who exceeded expectations and brought leadership and assurance to the back line.

Well done Dougie. (Am I allowed to say that?)

Micky Droy. What a year that was. Cap doffed to bubbs.

[danpalace07]

I am converted and apologise for doubting him. He's Palace.

[Eddie McGoldrick's tash]

I really like the way when PVA was moaning about his leg with about 60 seconds of added time to go, Cahill just took hold of him, basically told him to 'shut up, get on with it' and literally pushed him towards getting back in to position.

That's the kind of leadership we've been missing.

[Hedgehog]

Saw him organizing people at corners also (defending).

To be honest I didn't notice him that much (apart from the yellow card/could have been red incident) apart from the organizing he was doing. Which is always a good thing in my mind.

As an aside, what the hell is the new rule about players in the defensive wall now? Whatever it was United players seemed to be doing nothing different in that regard.