The new full back?

[Robbo]

Richard Eckersley is a versatile defender.

The Salford born and bred full-back is predominantly a right-sided player but is also comfortable at left-back.

Injuries limited his chances in the Academy Under-18s in 2005/06 when he made just three league appearances for the young Reds side.

However, Eckersley had progressed so well by 2007/08 that he was shortlisted for the Denzil Haroun Reserve Player of the Year award. Tom Cleverley and Sam Hewson were also nominated by Reserves coach Brian McClair.

Eckersley continued to impress

in the reserve team during the following season. He also made his senior debut during 2008/09, as a second-half substitute for Fabio in the FA Cup victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford.

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Season loan according to the Mirror today.

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[LeeCookFan]

What ever happened to Michael Ball? I could have sworn we were linked to him one day and now everyone has forgotten about it.

[NewarkR]

ManUtd.com describe him as 'predominantly right footed, but also comfortable at left back'

[BennyBoyRs]

He is class.

Manure have a wealth of young tallent in defence...and for all other positions for that matter.

[sirpiechucker]

He made five first team appearances last season twice at left back and three times at right back. Ferguson rarely makes mistakes especially when it comes to defensive players.

[qblockoompah]

would love him to sign, even as a RB