Originally Posted by kelvinhole

You can't deny Carrick's a better passer than Hargreaves, and he was instrumental in our free-flowing attacking play. Of course Ronaldo et al had a big season for us, but who almost always got the ball to them, without fail? Twas Carrick.

Not saying Hargreaves isn't a great addition to our squad, but you have to question what he brings to the side other than an exuberance of energy. His passing is average at best. We won't need him apart from against the most difficult of teams, so he's really just a luxury.