He is shocking at left back. Cannot believe it's come to this. He's an ok Premier League midfielder, but definitely not good enough for us, and definitely not a defender.

Loan bid; fair enough.

Holy fuck.

I´d rather give those games at FB to Miquel or Coquelin. The difference in quality is at worst marginal.

Faker than Kel's new year's story.

I actually have more belief in Kel´s sad story.

Matt Law says there's no truth to the story. I'm in inclined to believe him.

I'd take him as cover till the summer. Better at LB than any of our CBs and better on the wing than Shava.

QS, he's not better at LB than any of our CBs, but our team is much better off with our CBs playing at CB instead of plugging holes everywhere. This is why I'm not overly bothered if we bring Richardson or even Bridge in.

He would be better there than any of our centre-halves because in almost every top team, the fullback's primary role is to support the attack. It's no coincidence that our offensive play has gone to shit ever since we've had to throw CBs into the FB positions.

General Mirth wrote:

It's either him or Wayne Bridge. I agree, neither are good enough but we're desperate and finding a good left back is difficult at the best of times these days.

Also means the end of Gibbs if he can't be trusted to stay fit and/or have the ability to play as a regular.

A third option is Cissokho but I've heard he's been average for Lyon?

An average Cissokho will still be better than Richardson or Bridge

I'd take him over Bridge, but I'd rather Paul kicked me in the balls than sign either...

He's an ok attacker but dont want him as a fullback

Gurgen wrote:

Holy fuck.

My objection is purely ideological- No more ex-Mancs.

Good. No more Manc / Chav rejects.

Sky Sports News are just rubbish. So much bullshit that they claim as an exclusive or as breaking news.