The issue I have is not our failure to sign VVD. It was always a dicey since the apology. VVD also played his part in forcing the transfer but Southampton held all the cards. The issue I have is the lack of a plan B. It need not be an expensive or top defender. Even someone like shawcross or Jonathan tag might have really given us sufficient cover for the long season ahead.
I think cover is going to be in the form of Gomez at RB, LB and CB. TAA/Clyne, Moreno/Robertson, Matip/Lovren/Klavan , are the main pairings. Gomez the utility defender. Going to be a long season...
The issue I have is not our failure to sign VVD. It was always a dicey since the apology. VVD also played his part in forcing the transfer but Southampton held all the cards. The issue I have is the lack of a plan B. It need not be an expensive or top defender. Even someone like shawcross or Jonathan tag might have really given us sufficient cover for the long season ahead.
I would have gladly taken a punt on Shawcross, at least he has the guts to get stuck in, not all central defenders have the grace of Baresi or the speed of Ferdinand. We need someone who'll address our Achilles heel which is clearing set pieces.
