This is Pique's chance, it has to be...

[dlan4327]

I don't know how others feel but I believe with our shocking run of luck in the defence department, it's time for Fergie to finally let Pique have a go. Hypothetically if Neville feels fit to play I would like to see Wes Brown and Gerrard Pique playing the center. I know Fergie will more likely than not prefer O'Shea and Brown but i think that would be a shame. That said if Neville can't play a whole game then I guess unless Fergie let's Hargreaves play RB then we'll have to play Brown at RB and have Pique/O'Shea in the center. So what do you guys think? I've got a funny gut feeling that says Fergie will somehow shuffle our players so that Pique still ends up on the bench and I'd be very disappointed at that. Do you agree? How do you all feel about Pique playing?

[fazman]

Id have to agree to be honest i would of played him yesterday over j oshea but fergie was worried about experience i think . But he is a better player that oshea so maybe experience or not he should of played.

[akash_reds]

pique is supposed to be a great player but we have not seen that yet as he has not played an important team yet.....now that we dont know if rio is coming back yet...i think we can give pique a chance to prove his worth.....if he does get a chance i hope he does well because everyone has high expectations of him

[iali001]

i think that it should be neville right back wes and silvestre centre back evra left back, or pique brown centre backs.
NOW IS THE TIME TO BE- STAND UP AND COUNTED

[akash_reds]

no silvestre in CB... :eek:
he is horrible there

[CROoney]

Manchester United's injury problems (crisis is somewhat overblown) now extend to the loss of Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic, in addition to the long-term absense of club captain and right back, Gary Neville. Whilst Vidic's loss is likely to be only a few weeks, the Ferdinand one is less certain - but judging by his limping and demeanour at Middlesbrough I would hazard a guess that he'll be missing for the Roma game but stands a good chance of playing gainst Arsenal. Rehabilitiation is so advanced these days, and Ferdinand is such a better professional than he was a few years ago (muscle injury reaching for remote control, anyone?) that anything else would be unusual.

In Vidic's absence John O'Shea was initially preferred to Wes Brown as a central defender; but ultimate utility man that O'Shea is (he has played across the defence and midfield for United, and was even thrown up front as an emergency attacker last season) he is no longer good enough for central defence. The relationship built up between Ferdinand and Vidic had created one of the meanest defences in Europe, but without Vidic to attack the ball Ferdinand was drifting out of position on Sunday in anticipation of events beyond his control.

Middlesbrough's first goal was a case in point, where Vidic/Ferdinand would have cleared the situation instinctively - but with Vidic missing it became an easy Middlesbrough goal.

With Vidic next to Ferdinand the hopeful ball forward would have been properly challenged by Vidic and Ferdinand would be on hand to mop up the second ball. But without Vidic, O'Shea drifted out of position towards the left back position to follow Alliadiere as he chased a hopeful punt forward, but then O'Shea made no real challenge for the ball. Alliadiere was therefore able to get enough distance on his flick to cut out where Ferdinand was anticipating the ball would land. The onrushing Alves was only being tracked by Michael Carrick as Wes Brown was severely out of position and making little effort to return from an earlier sally up the right wing. As it was a long, hopeful punt and an unchallenged flick set Alves free on goal.

United had not conceded 15 league goals in 32 league games by allowing such cheap chances.

Ferdinand struggled all day to understand just what O'Shea or Brown were going to do, or more pertinently not do, and looked genuinely annoyed at the way the afternoon shaped up.

Wes Brown is at present an enigma; no United players get more games than Brown, but his form is increasingly 'steady' - in a sub-Denis Irwin kind of way. Brown's natural athleticism often gets him out of the trouble that his lack of positional sense gets him into. He is essentially a squad player who has no really progressed from the sensational promise of the late 1990s. Some significant injuries have played their part but it is understandable why United are not breaking the bank to get him to renew his contract. Brown is essentially another Phil Neville; a good player that will improve any squad - but may struggle to improve the first eleven of the very best teams. If the contract negotiations are not resumed he will slot into a team like Newcastle, Everton or Aston Villa very easily next season.

In truth the best footballer at centre-half at United's disposal is now Gerard Pique. His season in Primera Liga as a defensive midfielder has given him an acute sense of positioning, and an unwillingness to make wasteful passes. He is good on the ground and in the air, without being outstanding at either, and would chip in with as many headed goals as Vidic does - if he were given the chance. It is Pique that really should have slotted in alongside Ferdinand rather than O'Shea or Brown; even if the Spaniard's style is more like Ferdinand than any other player at Old Trafford.

Ideally now Pique can take on the role of Ferdinand, with Brown allowed to rampage like Vidic; allowing Pique to pick up the loose balls and pass the ball onto Carrick and Scholes.

At the top teams every injury or suspension is an opportunity for another player - it isn't a crisis. Now is the time for Pique to show that he has the quality to make the step up to become a regular first team player, and natural successor to Rio Ferdinand.

[abojodeh]

i think he did long time ago he is better than brown

[Zenitka]

i think he did long time ago he is better than brown
I agree.

[Red Devil]

I have every confidence in Pique v Roma at CB; and he scored against them last group game.

[eoininho]

I got slated by some1 in this forum a couple of weeks ago for saying that fergie should have given Pique more games in case we had another injury crisis in the central of defence.. and yes it is a crisis! any team that loses the best centre half pairing in world football is gonna be in somewhat of a crisis! I feel Fergie will be to blame if Pique cant swim.. lets hope he can !

But if Rio and Vidic are out for for than a week or two we could finish empty handed this year! maybe a little pessimistic but we cant expect Pique to go from the reserves to the nou camp in the space of a few weeks!!

[CROoney]

just hope we have enough depth to cope with injuries...we're united ffs !

[abojodeh]

just hope we have enough depth to cope with injuries...we're united ffs !
he is more than enoght to united

[CROoney]

found this article on the net
Though the extent of Rio`s injury is yet to be announced, the loss of the talismanic Nemanja Vidic has no doubt affected the team. The Doom and Gloom merchants amongst us would suggest that losing both Ferdinand and Vidic at such a crucial stage of the season could be curtains for our Title aspirations; but to them I say stop........and consider Gerard Pique.

Firstly, I will tackle with the argument that he lacks sufficient match experience. Whilst this may be true of Man Utd, where he played just 11 times in almost 4 years; he did have a very long, and prosperous loan spell at Spanish outfit Real Zaragoza last season, where he played a total of 17 games. Of these 17 games, Pique would have come up against the likes of Ronaldinho, Messi, Raul and Van Nistelrooy, and if United scouts are to believed, he performed admirably. In a season where Pique was integral, the Spanish side finished an extremely impressive 6th place in the table having conceded less goals than they had since the 1999-2000 season. Indeed, it is no surprise that the 'Blanquillos` currently sit in 17th place in La Liga, having already conceded 4 more goals than their previous seasons total.

In fact, I remember watching a match involving Zaragoza and Villarreal; in which the United youngster completely nullified the attacking talents of the rejuvenated Diego Forlan (remember him?). Zaragoza went on to win the match 1-0 with Gerard Pique towering in a header; which brings me onto my next point nicely.

Whilst no-one can doubt that it is the defensive abilities of Pique we require at this present moment, he does present a genuine goal threat; something which has been missing from Vidic and Ferdinand recently. In fact, in his season with Zaragoza Pique scored 3 goals, hardly prolific, but when you consider he has already scored for United twice this season (D Kiev and Roma away) you cant help but think that his addition would bring added danger from set pieces, especially with Nani coming back to fitness.

As I said before, even if Rio is passed fit to play, I still believe Pique should be given his chance. Yesterday, I saw less of a young inexperienced boy, and more a tough-tackling, hirsute man vaguely reminiscent of an early Olof Mellberg. And though his time on the pitch was limited, Sir Alex was quick to praise the impact he had on reassuring the visibly shaken defence, stating he thought Pique`s performance was "marvellous".


Those with a good memory will remember Sir Alex claiming earlier on in the season that the club had a special "course charted for Gerard Pique' - well my message to Sir Alex is scrap the course, and give Pique his chance!

[NateR]

It is about time he was given a chance. He is told, when his chance comes, he should grab it. How can he do that, when despite Vidic being out, he picks O'Shea ahead of him?
Pique should have started yesterday and he MUST start on Wednesday. Otherwise, i can't see Pique staying at United much longer.

If Barcelona/Juventus etc come knocking, i' can see him going. If SAF, rates him so highly, he should be playing him. He is a great talent and he deserves more than this. I'd really hate to loose him, but it'll happen if this carries on.

[RichardsReds]

Pique scored against Barca, he'll do it against Roma to!

[GeordieMancunian]

Tbh I don't like Pique, he let in an awful goal at the beginning of the season which was clearly his fault and I don't think he's good enough to play for this club. Period. What we need is a bruiser a hard man defender, Pique is basically a wuss, he's been too used to the sunny climate in Spain and is not what I call a 'hard' defender.

Pique would get injured in a flash in training if Rio and Vida were to tackle him.

[manutd's class of 2007-08]

We are in a desperate time so it will be a fantastic to see Pique on form at this stage of the season.


SAF should trust him.

[sweet fa]

yes its a big opportunity for pique to prove his quality and perhaps earn a place in the utd defence,he is highly rated so he should be able to cope with this step up,i hope he does well and wish the lad every success in his big chance to cement a regular place in the team.

[Nemanjaaa]

Yes definitely the defenders we have are - Brown, Sheasy, Evra, Pique, Neville and Silvestre. Nev's and Silvestre cant be risked yet! Maybe tomorrow but say for instance rio is out for longer (i bloody hope not!) Then Pique is a tidy player who can step in.

[fazman]

lets give the lad a chance see what he can do

[Drew9]

pique isn't a vidic, he's more like rio as in he's a footballing cntre half. the thing we lack is a player who who can come in for vidic who is agressive and that can go and attack a ball and compete with the bigger stronger strikers like vidic does. at times i think brown can easily do this as he does it at full back but im not convinced he's comfortable at center half now i think he's found his position at centre back ... talk about standing up and being counted this is when we need a captain figure such as a keane a cantona ... maybe a certain gary nevile ?? C'MON GAZ GET BACK ON THE PITCH SON

[Drew9]

pique isn't a vidic, he's more like rio as in he's a footballing cntre half. the thing we lack is a player who who can come in for vidic who is agressive and that can go and attack a ball and compete with the bigger stronger strikers like vidic does. at times i think brown can easily do this as he does it at full back but im not convinced he's comfortable at center half now i think he's found his position at centre back ... talk about standing up and being counted this is when we need a captain figure such as a keane a cantona ... maybe a certain gary nevile ?? C'MON GAZ GET BACK ON THE PITCH SON


found his position at full back ****

[RedForceRising]

I think Fergie SHOULD have given him more games.

It would have given the yung man a chance to prove himself and get some minutes on the board. However, there;s never a better time to prove yourself than when the chips are down.

This opportunity can work for or against Pique.

Now, he won't be partnering the regular colossal players Vidic or Ferdinand therefore it will be tougher for him to do a good job, BUT if he can play with the positional sense that we know he possesses than he will gain Fergie's trust and thrust his name into contention for a starting place.

Not to mention win over a few fans in the process. ; )

In a way the next two weeks will be a real test of character for the club and its staff.
Chelsea had a similar test at the beginning of the season and have done, very very well (albeit with millions of rubels worth of backing) to come through those testing months.

I guess now it's our turn to show how good our bench is and how good the reserve coaching staff have done with Pique. It's also a test for the physios to gt the injured back as soon as possible and a test for the squad players to strut their stuff.

If the likes of O'Shea and Park can step up and be counted, we have a very good chance. If they don't, we're in the brown stuff and it will give Fergie and the Glazers plenty to think about in terms of the squad for next season.

In either case we have to get right behind the team and Fergie. It's not the time to moan about who;s not expeienced enough or who;s past it. They're wearing the red and the;re giving us their best and we should be doing the same.

GGMU!

[stretty]

pique is quality and should be given his chance , he is head and shoulders above people like o shea , i think there would be no shortage of takers, should fergie decide to sell him.

[Wazza1989]

i'd say..brown on the right, and o'shea with pique in the center:)...brown isn't made for the centre position.we saw what mistake he made at the boro's second goal.

[Jazz 16]

Pique will do just fine. he has scored twice already in the CL this season,
so he is no stranger to games like this. He played against Roma already so
that will help him along also.
Pique played in La Liga last season and was great by all accounts so he will
have the confidence to step up for United. We have these kids for a reason,
and now is his chance and he has to take it.

People were very critical of his mistake against Bolton, in the game we lost....
Yes it was his mistake, but he will learn from it.
He is composed on the ball and is a big, strong, confident young lad and
he will do just fine. Id rather have Rio and Vidic obviously but Pique
will do a good job.

[NateR]

Tbh I don't like Pique, he let in an awful goal at the beginning of the season which was clearly his fault and I don't think he's good enough to play for this club. Period. What we need is a bruiser a hard man defender, Pique is basically a wuss, he's been too used to the sunny climate in Spain and is not what I call a 'hard' defender.

Pique would get injured in a flash in training if Rio and Vida were to tackle him.


That is unfair on him. Everyone makes mistakes, even the best defenders in the world, will have at some stage. He's only 21 so he has plenty of time to grow. He deserves a chance. The more games he gets, the better he'll get and his confidence will grow.

You're being unnecessarily hard on him.

[VIVA RONALDO]

I totaly agree mate. I think Pique done well when he came on against middlesborough and he should be inline for a start with vidic and rio out but i also agree with your other point.- Fergie wont start him

[moondog]

pique isn't a vidic, he's more like rio as in he's a footballing cntre half. the thing we lack is a player who who can come in for vidic who is agressive and that can go and attack a ball and compete with the bigger stronger strikers like vidic does. at times i think brown can easily do this as he does it at full back but im not convinced he's comfortable at center half now i think he's found his position at centre back ... talk about standing up and being counted this is when we need a captain figure such as a keane a cantona ... maybe a certain gary nevile ?? C'MON GAZ GET BACK ON THE PITCH SON

I know that I am going to get a lot of stick for this, but I think we miss Vidic WAY more than we will Rio. If you look at games where either one is out - the back four is simply much more stable with Vidic (without Rio) than it is with Rio (without Vidic).

And unfortunately, Rio seems to be more intent on blaming other players for lapses on defense than figuring out ways to stop them! The two goals that boro scored were right up the middle...would we have had the same defensive blunders with Vidic in there? Something tells me he would have been there to shut them down.

IMHO the goal against bolton may have looked like Pique's mistake, but Rio should have dealt with it. After all, he's supposed to be the big guy back there, isn't he?

Captain eh? He wouldn't be my choice...

[RedForceRising]

I know that I am going to get a lot of stick for this, but I think we miss Vidic WAY more than we will Rio. If you look at games where either one is out - the back four is simply much more stable with Vidic (without Rio) than it is with Rio (without Vidic).

And unfortunately, Rio seems to be more intent on blaming other players for lapses on defense than figuring out ways to stop them! The two goals that boro scored were right up the middle...would we have had the same defensive blunders with Vidic in there? Something tells me he would have been there to shut them down.

IMHO the goal against bolton may have looked like Pique's mistake, but Rio should have dealt with it. After all, he's supposed to be the big guy back there, isn't he?

Captain eh? He wouldn't be my choice...

I don't think you;ll get a lot of stick. Maybe just a little : )

Not from me though, I think you're right. Rio needs Vidic a little more than the other way around, BUT they both need each other.

They have formed a very good partnership. Shivers still race down my spine when I think of the 2leg against Milan last season. Vidic had just come back from injury and wasn;t near 100% and was thrust into the deep end without his reliable partner Rio.

The rest to painful to think about. The next day I had to entertain an Italian colleague at a wine bar where the were showing a replay of the game and my colleague was waxing lyrical about Seedorf's and Kaka's goal and the one thing I
m sure off is that both of those goal would probably not have happened if Rio had played.

This is Pique's chance to shine and I'm ok not having Vidic and Rio against Roma, but you can sure bet that I'll be having heart attacks when we face the Arse.

[red devil jeff]

Ya man i think pique deserves his chance. After all he has been playing as the first choice CB for zaragoza.This is an excellent chance for pique to have a run in our first team. If he still ends up in the bench, then i doubt that he would be interested in staying at OT for the next season.

[abojodeh]

pique can do it he can be the next vidic he is the greatest spanish defender cuz he defend like english

[versa]

Source: Sky Sports

Red Devils stopper keen to end frustration
By James Pearson/8th April 2008


Manchester United's Spanish defender Gerard Pique is ready to seize his first-team chance following the weekend injury to Rio Ferdinand.

Pique is likely to start for The Red Devils alongside Wes Brown against Roma on Wednesday with Ferdinand joining Nemanja Vidic on the sidelines last week.

Ferdinand hobbled out of United's 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough, although his loss did not weaken Sir Alex Ferguson's side with Pique impressing off the bench late on.

Former Barcelona youngster Pique has been waiting in the wings for some time for a chance and has no intention of letting this current opportunity to impress slip through his fingers.

"I'm ready," said Pique. "I've waited a long time to get a chance in a game like this. It's what I dreamt of when I left Barcelona.

"It's been frustrating because the manager told me in the summer that I would figure in his plans but Rio and Vida have been playing so well that I haven't had a chance.

"We are more mature as a team this season. People said we struggled last year when Rio and Vida were injured and we were knocked out of the Champions League by Milan but I think we are stronger now."

[gudge7685]

Pique deserves his chance , he had a good season last year out on loan and fergie turned down a few offers to give him a chance with the first team.He was steady in the few chances to play he's had , he got dropped after a mistake which cost a goal but i can remember more players who made worse mistakes and continued to start.
It's time to give him a break and see how good he really is........

[fazman]

Pique deserves his chance , he had a good season last year out on loan and fergie turned down a few offers to give him a chance with the first team.He was steady in the few chances to play he's had , he got dropped after a mistake which cost a goal but i can remember more players who made worse mistakes and continued to start.
It's time to give him a break and see how good he really is........


couldnt agree more mate but if he doesnt get a chance now he will be sold in the summer im sure

[NateR]

What annoys me is, he was loaned out for 1st team experience. He had a good time at Zargoza, and now he's back and has barely even played.

Then Middlesborough came along, and O'Shea was picked ahead of him. Surely that can't do much for his confidence. He must have wondered just what the hell he has to do to even play.

I fear he'll leave if this carries on. He's been linked with Athletico Madrid, Juventus and even back home to Barcelona.

No doubt he'll have ambitions to play for Spain in the World Cup Qualifiers and even push for a place in 2010.
He'll never do that, playing a bit part role like he is now.

[versa]

Source: Tom Adams/Setanta Sports, 09 April 2008

Gerard Pique’s agent has told setantasports.com that reports linking his client with Barcelona are wide of the mark and that the young Spaniard is purely focused on matters at Manchester United at present.

Pique joined United as a fresh faced 17-year-old from Barcelona’s academy in the summer of 2004 but his career at Old Trafford has not progressed in a similar vein to his former Barca team-mate, Cesc Fabregas, who has made 117 Premier League starts to his 5.

He enjoyed a successful loan spell with Real Zaragoza last season though and there have been suggestions that Barca’s sporting director Txiki Beguristain is a fan of the defender despite Pique angering the Catalan club when leaving Spain for England four years ago.

His agent Arturo Canales insists there is ‘nothing’ in such rumours though, and that the defender – who may well play in Wednesday night’s game against Roma should Rio Ferdinand not be fit – is only focused on making a success of his time at Old Trafford.

“I have seen that in the press too but there is nothing,” Canales told setantasports.com.

“He has one more year left on his contract and the only thing now is to concentrate on the Champions League.

“The only thing is for him to focus and to see if Manchester United can go through.”

If Pique does step in for Ferdinand then he is unlikely to be fazed by the occasion given he scored one of his two goals in United colours against Roma in the clubs’ group stage encounter in December.

[RedForceRising]

I think the lad did really well tonight. he looked very composed and his positional play was very good.

He did MUCH better than Brown would have at CB

[yangch0000]

pique got his chance and i would say he has taken it very well. a composed and classy defender like ferdinand, a more footballer-like defender. he showed occasional lapse in concentration, but he can only get better.
we better hang on to him.

[Lucky7]

Exellent Performance by him Last Night.

[sparkic]

Pique was top class today!! And it was so nice to see Neville and Silvestre back!!!

[eoininho]

he had a good game, he needs to be coming in more regularly!

[NateR]

He should play alot more. Even if not at his prefered CB position, he can play RB or DM, so really he should get more games.
If he's lucky, he might even play vs Arsenal.

[versa]

Something I always fear for our promising youngsters but hate to talk about....

http://www.manchesterunited-mad.co.uk/news/loadnews.asp?cid=TMNW&id=387638

[Jazz 16]

^^^ Its sad when you hear of this happening. We all want our talented
youngsters to stay but can you blame them for leaving in the search of
1st team football? They wont learn much sitting on the bench. They need to
be playing week in week out. Dont get me wrong I really hope he stays,
and people like Evans too, but it could be another case of Rossi that they look
for first team football.

[moondog]

Might his comments be a ploy to get more playing time? I hope so, because from what I've seen of Pique, he is a keeper. Perhaps SAF should rotate him into the back four more frequently next season. Vidic and Rio need more rest and more experience for Pique would allay some of the fears we all had recently when it looked like both vid and ferdinand would be out injured.

Lots of competition in the back 4 next year though...

[Jazz 16]

Might his comments be a ploy to get more playing time? I hope so, because from what I've seen of Pique, he is a keeper. Perhaps SAF should rotate him into the back four more frequently next season. Vidic and Rio need more rest and more experience for Pique would allay some of the fears we all had recently when it looked like both vid and ferdinand would be out injured.

Lots of competition in the back 4 next year though...

Rotating the back 4 is impossible imo.
Fergie has always gotten success from a stable and settled back 4...
from Parker, Bruce, Pally and Irwin all the way up to Brown, Rio, Vidic and Evra.
He likes playing the same back 4 week in week out unless they are injured
or suspended. As much as I like Pique, he wont get a sniff while Rio and Vidic
are fit.
A central defenders game is based more on concentration and commitment
and they wouldnt get the fatigue of a midfielder for example.
So playing every game should be easy for the centre backs (barring injury obviously)

[NateR]

He can always play 2 other postions if called upon.
Sad thing is, if the rumours are true and Barcelona do want him, He's as good as gone. No doubt he'd love to go back home to play for his parent club.

[red_devils4life]

Source: Goal.com

Manchester United defender Gerard Piqué has revealed that he may have to leave Old Trafford to be guaranteed a starting berth every week. Although his recent run in the first-team has alleviated his immediate short term concerns, the defender has hinted that his future may lie elsewhere.

Sir Alex Ferguson has top-quality cover in every position but his third choice central defender has admitted to being frustrated at having to continually kick his heels on the bench.

Of late, as a result of Nemanja Vidic’s injury, the Catalonian has filled the breach at the heart of United’s resolute defence. “I was a bit upset, but it seems that something has now changed”, he told setantasports.com.

However, his appearances have been extremely limited at Old Trafford, and to date he has played more times for Real Zaragoza (on loan) than he has for his paymasters.

Recently, Piqué has been linked with a return to his native Barcelona but he remains unaware of any concrete offers from the Catalan giants. He said: “I don’t know about Barcelona’s interest. The Spanish Press know more about those stories than me.”

Crucially, the 21 year old’s long term future is not formally set at Old Trafford, with his current deal expiring next summer.

Of his frustrations, Piqué declared: “I don’t know how long I can wait before I play every week,” he said. “This year has been difficult as I want to play more.”

Piqué has insisted that he has made no decision regarding his future, but admitted that he is mulling over his options; “My contract with United ends in 2009, so I have plenty of time to think.”

[sharafanta7]

plz dont leave pique......hes a great player i dunno why he doznt play many matches....???

[Lucky7]

Again Pique was top class today..
He must remain.

[akash_reds]

a good solid perfomance against arse today...had a good game and was silent and didnt try anything silly.....hope he stays on at united......and plays well too ;)

[NateR]

Had me feeling nervous a few times in the game, but he did well again over all.
I bet his confidence will be high after Sir Alex trusted him enough to start against a very good Arsenal team.

[fazman]

Had me feeling nervous a few times in the game, but he did well again over all.
I bet his confidence will be high after Sir Alex trusted him enough to start against a very good Arsenal team.


I have to agree some stay passes at times but other than that he has proved he can be the perfect understudy to rio and vidic thats he is happy playing second fiddle

[haggler]

Again Pique was top class today..
He must remain.you must have watched a different game to me . his positional sense was sorely lacking in my opinion

[RedForceRising]

Pique did really well today. He had a quiet game today, but had no major f-ups. The funny thing is that he won the ball really well at times and then gave the ball away. But from a defensive stand point, he was awesome.

His positional play is better than Brown for sure.

I hope he stays and we don;t need to buy a CB. Fergie could rotate him with Vidic and Rion. PLus Evans could come back to fight for a place.

SAF could use his transfer fund for a striker, because I'm campaigning for Hargreaves at RB from now on....