SiMamu wrote:Borthwick-Jackson's return to Man Utd has been confirmed.
With Denton back (and now unable to join another team on loan this season after playing for our U23s a few days ago), I think we're covered at full back now.
That's music to my ears.
I like Denton.
Me too, I think the lad has a decent career in front of him. I also rate Lewie Coyle just has highly too.
Yeah, I agree. I honestly think that we could do worse than play Berardi as a covering defender in a three behind Pontus and Coops leaving Ayling/Coyle down one flank and De Bock/Denton down another. Still play the two central midfielders and let the three up top do what they want :
Agree with your formation, but would swop Ayling and Berardi. Ayling played central defender a couple of times last season (with Bartley) and I think he did it very well.
I'm quite into this as well - do we know how attacking-minded de Bock is yet? I'd also go with Ayling over Berardi in the middle. I love Bera as much as anybody else, but that's got penalties written all over it.
'When he plays on snow, he doesn't leave any footprints’
CM has been our weakest position for a number of years.
At the moment we have Vieira managing an injury, Philips close to a suspension, O'Kane out for 3 games and Klich out of form...wouldn't mind seeing Anita there/
Vieira has great potential and Philips could come good, but I don't think any of these players would get games at promotion rivals or hold their own in the Prem. Apologies for the pessimism but that's just how I see it. Unsure why the club tied O'Kane and Klich down to long-term contracts; if they're not Prem quality or saleable assets they will become a liability on the balance sheet.
