I like AWB. Hes more how fullbacks used to be...defend first (never beaten one on one, positionally very good, great tackler).
But we're living in a time where someone like Iwobi (a winger) wouldn't look out of place in how a modern full back is now.
It's as though the defending can be taught...
Possibly.
Based on what he did at Derby and Chelsea he prefers 4.2.3.1. But he instantly went in with a wingback formation when he came in, Brentford and Newcastle.
If he doesn't think Patterson doesn't fit a back 4 and suits a wingback role, I can't see him buying another right back to fit a...
A Scottish 20 year old. When you take away the Buckie and smog, he's 12 at a push.
And the excuses for him not playing as many games for Rangers was that their captain was keeping him out, even though they say he was the better player.
Tavanier banged in Abar 3 against Dortmund the other week
Did okay. Had a strange way of constantly cutting in on his left foot though. Don't think Townsend offered any link up play with him either (same with Gordon and Mykolenko on the other side).
Said before...he's still rough and will need time.
Patterson isn't going to suddenly save us from relegation. Neither Mykolenko.
We can't depend on fullbacks as we only have 1 experienced full back. Rafael did his job by selling our other one and bringing in 2 inexperienced ones.
It's the same as saying let's throw a lad in now who's not ready but could be in a season or so time...the conclusion is the same. The idea is that you at least have some experience to work off.
Again, not saying it's the right thing. But I understand if it's why the manager doesn't play him as...
Like I've said, it's all down to the predicament we're in rather than not giving him game time for the sake of it. I just don't see the eagerness for him and the vibe from Lamps seems to be the same (arguement goes out the window if he starts). Next season is when he'll get some minutes.
As for...
Never said he was, just probably not ready for starting a premiership game. Or at least not in our situation.
Rafael didn't play him. Lamps isn't going to just throw him in either. Will take time.