[geoff]

welcone Branislav, i hope youve joined to us for the right reasons if you have you will be a big assett to us

[wba1993dave]

Age is just a number. . In all seriousness I think its a shrewd signing. Ajayi/Kipre and O'Shea should learn a lot from him. Hopefully means the end for Hegazi/Bartley as both are no good at this level.

[koren]

Welcome Branislav.
His experience would be huge asset for the team.

[LiamTheBaggie]

Good to see him on board - at least it prevents  Atomic from wetting his bed tonight 

I have concerns regarding his legs given his age, but his experience will be invaluable to a side severely lacking in his experience of this division.

He should replace Bartley in the side.

[NJS]

welcone Branislav, i hope youve joined to us for the right reasons if you have you will be a big assett to us

Another Townsend? 

[mulliganstired]

Another Townsend?

I'd say Bilic has pretty much bet the house on this one, if it comes off he will be a genius, if it doesn't we go down as everyone is predicting anyway.

[TheJacko2000]

Another Townsend?

I know Townsend is barely a left back but Ivanović definitely isn't one 

[hunsletbaggie]

I know Townsend is barely a left back but Ivanović definitely isn't one 

Think he's on about Andy Townsend.

[tuamigos]

I know Townsend is barely a left back but Ivanović definitely isn't one 

I think he means Andy 

[TheJacko2000]

The emoji not a strong suit on here then...

[KYA]

Think he's on about Andy Townsend.

I think Branislav is a different character he's won everything dosen't need the money or to be remembered as that bloke who just wanted a last meal ticket, he's here to show he can still compete in the prem at his age.

[PartisanBaggie]

Hopefully he does a lot better than Anelka did for us.

Welcome aboard Branislav.

Fortunately Branislav doesn’t come with the sort of baggage that ‘Le Sulk’ did. I think the most controversial thing I ever remember him involved in was being one of that dirty cannibal Suarez’s bite victims.

[lewisant]

He is older, and people say about accommodating but his career has adapted to CB. If he's as fit as a G-Mac and as smart then happy days - our defence needs an experienced head but also mature and it is clear that Bartley isn't that and many (including Bilic it would appear) believe that Hegazi isn't that either.

It was glaringly obvious the spine needs improving and it looks like Ivanovic and Gallagher are both in and that issue is being directly addressed.

Good luck to you Bran!

[BlackCountryPride68]

Добродошли!

[glosterbaggie]

Good addition. Wellcome.

[KN22]

Provided he’s still fit enough, a good signing. Welcome.

[Baggie79]

Over the moon with this signing.

"Dobar Dan" Branislav

[TheBaggieMan]

Hopefully means the end for Hegazi/Bartley as both are no good at this level

In fairness, Hegazi hasn’t played in the Premier League for two seasons. He did of course play pre-relegation and was good - certainly not making the frequent mistakes we see from Bartley.

The Premier experience of both Ivanovic and Hegazi will be very valuable to Ajayi and O’Shea.

[kc56wba]

Welcome Bran, now let's see what that experience brings.

[Evo_Baggies]

Only just caught up on a lot of this. I was skeptical at first but seems like a smart move.

Was still playing in the champions league for a decent team last year. The amount of stick Bartley gets in here i thought people would be happy with us signing a CB. He can play all along the back 4 (not that Id want him at full back but if we are desperate he can) and is only on a one year contract. Upgrade on Bartley and Hegazi for me.

[zippyandbungle]

The question is does he start next match and if so in what formation with who..

I’d be tempted him kipre semi as a 3
I think Slav will go him Bartley semi

[SmethDan]

Interesting conundrum. Flat back four with Ivanovic partnering A.N.Other or a back three which potentially negates forward momentum. Wing backs have to be very good at what they do in the Premier League. I think we'll see Gibbs, Ajayi (Hegazi), Ivanovic and O'Shea for most games from the current crop.

[Hull Baggie]

The question is does he start next match and if so in what formation with who..

I’d be tempted him kipre semi as a 3
I think Slav will go him Bartley semi

Thought Bilic has said he wouldn't be fit for 2 or 3 weeks.... or maybe that was just to start matches (or complete 90 mins)?

Need to play a back 4 a back 3 just isolated the quality players against Leicester.

[Albionic]

PLEASE prove me wrong, welcome me owd mucka !

[WBAinDEVON]

welcome to our club and i am sure your experience will be vital to our campaign. my only gripe is can we sign footballers up to speed and ready to play before we are too far behind