I was commenting on his appearance when he was sent off after just 30 secs of coming on rather than his previous record which could be due to his naturally aggressive style of play, It was suggested that the sending off was due to his being 'past it' .
As in both the examples you have given each one has been a cheap option to help out a situation short term to overcome an immediate problem rather than look to the future. My view was sign them use them then either sell them of release them after having done a job for us. Neither SG or FL...
I would think that SG or FL would be great to have on the bench and come on if needed for 20 mins to add their experience to calm down any hectic moments and see out a game, but at what cost?
As I said I am sure that either would give odd moments of joy showing their class but for not long or often enough so probably an expensive experiment or chance to take.
Son has just popped in for a cuppa and suggested that we take £6m for Stephens and and give Fat Frank a 1 year contract. I am not sure he could still do it often enough and the same with Gerrard at Newcastle. Both would have obviously good odd moments but not sure over 12 months.