Centre back pairings for the next 6/7 weeks..
Obvious choice is Manga with Bamba, but I'd also consider Connolly or Patterson. Connolly has played their for us and I really think he's been under-used by Warnock. And Patterson ? Excellent in the air, has as good control as most in our side, quick, strong. Also keeps going at 100% for 90+ minutes..
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Manga and Bamba all day. Bring Coxe in, lets see what he's made of, he can't be any worse than Peltier.
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If we manage to bring in a full back, Manga and Bamba. I'd like to think Paterson could provide cover if needed - he's not good enough with the ball on the ground to revert to RB.
If we don't manage to bring in a full back, I think Neil knows how flawed all our 'real' full-backs are, so will want to put Manga back at RB. Enter Connolly (God help us) or a new signing.
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Wasn't impressed with Peltier at RB so certainly wouldn't have any issues to see Connolly back at CB and Manga at RB
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This is the premier league we re talking about .
None of the above are anywhere near the standard required.
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I’ve seen “steamrollers” turn quicker than Manga !!!!
We need a centre half and quick
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From what I've read morrison can't even train for next 6/7 weeks. If thats true that's him gone for the season really.
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Father Dougal
From what I've read morrison can't even train for next 6/7 weeks. If thats true that's him gone for the season really.
A burst appendix for two days before treatment, he's very lucky to still be with us. I think we will be without him for a long while.
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Eric Dier returned for Spurs today after having his appendix out. he's been out for 10 weeks
Juan Cala is available on a free :)
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Paterson would be a disaster at centre back, Connolly has only played in one League Cup game in the last year or so. So it has to be Manga and Bamba, even though I think they struggle to play together, Morrison with either Bamba or Manga is the best pairing. But even though he's been criticised recently I think Morrison was badly missed yesterday.