Boateng sidelined

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

I liked Ned at centre half. I can't imagine we can call him back though. That must be a non runner.
And although Boateng looks shite so far we could certainly do with him. Don't think Boyata is the answer. I see him as a centre half rather than a full back. He looks terrified going past the half way line.

[Original Dub]

What would the chances of getting Ned back be? I dont know whats in his agreement.

I always rated him and he can do a job on either side.

You are joking right?? If you are, I take it all back from the Bellamy thread. You are a funny cunt! :)

I dont think Ned is the perfect answer, but hes competant and he's playing well in the premiership at the moment.

I think that Ned can still be a great player, not world class but I think he's got something?

Absolutely. We know he can do a job for us mate - I was just poking fun about the whole point I was making about Bellamy being better than what we currently have on the left side of attack...

Anyway, this RB position is definitely becoming a bit of an issue. No doubt.

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

ned is 24 - wouldn't qualify under the U21 rules. and season long loans to other PL clubs means no recall clauses - he's not coming back. it's going to be either Boyata or SWP for Sunderland i would guess - maybe the 5-3-2 doug mentioned a while back with Boyata, Lescott, and Kompany at CB and Kolarov and SWP at wing backs? i hope we bring ned back next year as a club trained player for europe, but he's not an option for the run in this season.

I don't think that's necesserily right. You can't put a recall clause if you ask for a loan fee but other than that there's nothing that prevented us putting loan recall clause there.

[Dameerto]

Sounds like Wabara is being considered for Sunderland, there's an article on the official site today http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Team-news/20 ... s-new-deal which mentions he is expected to be in the squad, and he's quoted as saying he trains as a rightback with the senior squad (Doug mentioned he was training with them today as well)

[Chad]

Could Milner play there in an emergency (which this is looking more and more like)?

[Slim]

ned is 24 - wouldn't qualify under the U21 rules. and season long loans to other PL clubs means no recall clauses - he's not coming back. it's going to be either Boyata or SWP for Sunderland i would guess - maybe the 5-3-2 doug mentioned a while back with Boyata, Lescott, and Kompany at CB and Kolarov and SWP at wing backs? i hope we bring ned back next year as a club trained player for europe, but he's not an option for the run in this season.

I don't think that's necesserily right. You can't put a recall clause if you ask for a loan fee but other than that there's nothing that prevented us putting loan recall clause there.

STOP PLAYING FOOTBALL MANAGER. Seppo is right.

[Dubciteh]

Shaleum logan still on our books?id go with swp and attack!

[CityFanFromRome]

A backline of three, Kompany Boyata Lescott, a midfield with Kolarov, Barry, Yaya, Milner, Silva to play slightly further up the pitch and feed Tevez and Dzeko. Problem solved.

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

You've left Nige out!

[dick dastardley]

A backline of three, Kompany Boyata Lescott, a midfield with Kolarov, Barry, Yaya, Milner, Silva to play slightly further up the pitch and feed Tevez and Dzeko. Problem solved.

i'd rather have joe hart in midfield than kolorov!!!

[CityFanFromRome]

You've left Nige out!

You're right; then a midfield of Milner De Jong Barry/Yaya Kolarov should do.

[CityFanFromRome]

i'd rather have joe hart in midfield than kolorov!!!

Fact is, who else can play on the left side of midfield, if Milner is on the right? I guess we could go with Milner on the left and SWP on the right flank.

[Douglas Higginbottom]

A backline of three, Kompany Boyata Lescott, a midfield with Kolarov, Barry, Yaya, Milner, Silva to play slightly further up the pitch and feed Tevez and Dzeko. Problem solved.

i'd rather have joe hart in midfield than kolorov!!!

There are times when it works to exagerate but others where it is just silly!

[Tokyo Blue]

i'd rather have joe hart in midfield than kolorov!!!

Fact is, who else can play on the left side of midfield, if Milner is on the right? I guess we could go with Milner on the left and SWP on the right flank.

Adam Johnson?

[Slim]

i'd rather have joe hart in midfield than kolorov!!!

Fact is, who else can play on the left side of midfield, if Milner is on the right? I guess we could go with Milner on the left and SWP on the right flank.

Adam Johnson?

A left footer on the left wing? You madman, who gave you the keys to the reactor?

[kinkylola]

3 at the back: boyata, kompo, lescott

5 in mid: milner (right), de jong/yaya (dm), johnson (left), silva (amc)

2 attack: tevez, dzeko ... with balo to come on at some point.