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Originally Posted by RedThaiDevils#7
I'd rather discuss Brown Vs Richards at RB and my opinion is that if we sign Richards we'd get the same type of RB that we don't need. Richards has got the energy and strength but what good does he offer in attack ? I've only rated his defense qualities and to me Brown is the same. If we're gonna fork out 20m on a RB I'd rather get a 20m++ rated striker who won't be injury prone like Saha.
Options in RB
Gary : Back from injury, still our captain. Let's see if he recovers in preseason.
Brown : Solid in defense but still can be outdone by pacey wingers. Still a very good choice in RB. Impressed by him this season.
Sheasy : Our versitile defender, WILL get the job done.
Hargreaves : DM RB, he's crosses are sublime and he could easily be England's first choice RB, BUT he's DM are complete and essential. Play him RB if we're gonna use Scholes and Carrick in CM.
Simpson : Hopefully he'll show a glimpse of what he can do.
New 20m RB: I'd go for a prospect under 10m IF we're really gonna buy one.
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From all the players you mentioned, only Brown and Gary can do the job in every circumstances. Thats the important bit because injuries crop out not before a league cup tie against Torquay United (in that case Simpson or Sheasy would do just fine) but at the later stage of the league, when fatigue starts taking over and players start losing form. Would you rely on Simpson against Barcelona in a CL semi final tie? I wouldnt
Hargreaves is a defensive midfielder. Its nice to know that he can give us options but he should be utilised there.