Sweeper

[stainrodisalegend]

It looks like we are going to sign two centre backs which, with Ferdinand, will leave us three top quality centre halves. You cd say thats an embarrassment of riches for a club that only has one Premiership-class, fit central midfielder and only one effective striker.

So I was wondering: for tough away games at Man City etc do you think we might play with a sweeper? Alex might be ideal for that role. I know Sparky normally likes 4-4-2 but otherwise it does seem strange that all our transfer activity seems to be focused on the defence at the moment (unless we are also pursuing more attacking players behind the scenes - hope so...). Anyway, just a thought.

[W12_Ranger]

ferdinand would be dropped imo

[stainrodisalegend]

ferdinand would be dropped imo

So how do we accomodate them do you reckon? Onouha left back before Traore returns?

[paulmason]

I know it would never happen, but I would like to see something like this, as its as attacking as it is defensive. Young and Traore love getting forward and do a good job when they do and they would flourish with the additional CB cover at the back.

------------------- Kenny --------------------
-------- Ferdinand - Onahura - Alex --------
-- Young --------------------------- Traore --
------------ Barton ----- ??????? ------------
---- SWP ------- ??????? ------- ??????? ----

[loftlag]

Can always do with top class cover at center half 3 is about right with young fringe player there ,the club is also looking for attacking options ie Ialian striker G/Rangers striker plus m/fielder pienaar

[QPR1234]

anybody who has seen onouha knows he is a rb who can play cb.

he is no way a leftback.

[Simonj10]

We could always see either Alex or onuhra as a defensive midfielder I believe they have both played there!

[silvercue]

Sweeeper - no chance.

[maidstone_hoop]

If we sign Alex and onohua I expect our back 4 will be


Onohua Ferdinand Alex young

At least until traore gets back!

[LoftusRoadLad]

Dont think we getting 2 CB. Samba is gonna have to play in Rovers reserves. we should have (hoping)
Young__Ferdy__Alex__Onahura
_____Barton______Buzzy_____

[W12_Ranger]

So how do we accomodate them do you reckon? Onouha left back before Traore returns?

Yes, can see Ferdinand making way personally if they both sign unless Traore is played left wing

[W12_Ranger]

anybody who has seen onouha knows he is a rb who can play cb.

he is no way a leftback.

So why's everyone keep calling him a LB?

[LoftusRoadLad]

Its correct he is a right back !

Name in native country: Chinedum Onuoha
Date of birth: 12.11.1986
Place of birth: Warri
Age: 25
Height: 1,83
Nationality: England
Nigeria
Position: Defence - Centre Back
Foot: right
Market value: 6.600.000 £
7.500.000 €
Player's agent: Tribüne Sportagentur

[W12_Ranger]

Its correct he is a right back !

Name in native country: Chinedum Onuoha
Date of birth: 12.11.1986
Place of birth: Warri
Age: 25
Height: 1,83
Nationality: England
Nigeria
Position: Defence - Centre Back
Foot: right
Market value: 6.600.000 £
7.500.000 €
Player's agent: Tribüne Sportagentur

Not really followed his career still leaves us short at LB cause traore ain't no LB

[stainrodisalegend]

Find myself agreeing with paul mason, at least against the bigger clubs. Unless we bring in several more players in it is hard 2 see how we can justify dropping a player of ferdinand's quality when people like mackie, derry etc still getting in the team.