Oh right,
Doesn't matter to me, I haven't used my wild card yet.
Point I was making is that both players were slated equally prior to seeing them play so cost is not the issue.
Going back, I've seen Baines slated, can't defend...get rid... take Sunderland's hand off etc & Fellaini (who also cost 15m)...Castillo is better...waste of money etc.
Now it's Armageddon if they leave.
Don't think it has anything to do with cost, If we were signing a Croatian it'd be back-flips all-round.
This kid has a brain, can pass the ball and offers himself. Doesn't sound like much but you'd be surprised how rare it is to find these qualities.
If people have a genuine opinion on him, fine but I can't help but feel that most of what I'm reading is knee-jerk. If he'd a golden tan, a pony-tail and a worrying bulge in his pants you'd all be fawning & nudging your sisters into his bed.
From my playing days I always hated center-backs, full-backs, keepers and forwards. I especially hated wingers. Only ever liked center-midfield, I've gone and watched McCarthy many times. If he lacks anything it's probably a bit of authority. I think he needs to take control of those around him. Mouth off a bit more. Outside of that he has real potential & I would worry that if he went elsewhere we would regret it.
I like him. Just an opinion based on what I've seen. Take or leave.
