Er, in 2011/12 he scored 17 goals in a shit Blackburn team, then has bagged 12 in 20 in China. A year and a half ago he scored 2 at Old Trafford. He's only 30, so has loads of experience. His route back to the Prem is via a top Championship club. I like the fit but each to their own.
Gus was many things but one of them was a prety decent judge of a player. If he liked the look of Maksimenko - and we're now a year or so on - then I'm content for him to be considered replacement for Painter.
Yes, Shorey in for Bridge. Not as good but not going to give us any problems...