we need physical presence in midfield

[Trembaths]

Originally Posted by mccartneys boy

Is this not where we thought Riveros would come in handy?

Thinking and his expediting what we we expected are different things.
He lacks most of the attributes needed in the proper leagues.

Originally Posted by Shinpad

Getting over run in midfield against Nolan etc is nothing to do with a physical presence, more to do with Nolan, Barton and the like using their experience whilst our lot shat their panties.

Gibson, Gardner, Larrson and hopefully O'shea would all add that bit extra that we are lacking.

larsson is a lightweight. Take away the occasional good dead ball and one has to wonder.

[Daydream Believer]

Originally Posted by mccartneys boy

Is this not where we thought Riveros would come in handy?

Depends who you mean by "we".

There were some on here insisting he was a left winger. Others insisted he was a defensive midfielder.

Anyone who bothered to do the tiniest bit of research though understood that he was an attacking central midfielder with an eye for goal.

[johnson]

Originally Posted by conan the mackam

as much as i think Gibson, Cattermole and Colback are decent players, we are desperate for a player with a physical presence who can win the midfield battle. We get overun by the likes of Nolan and co. I would go for Diame from Wigan.

Personally I think we shoul sign Gardner N Gibson. They would add goals to midfield and a bit of bite.

Then rotate Cattermole and Meyler, both excellent young players.

Then have Gyan, Sess an another (N'zogbia 1st choice) upfront rotating.

Would be an excellent young team.