First of all, my apologies, as there is no such thing as an 'incorrect opinion' as by definition that's what they are...… an opinion and if its different to yours, it doesn't make them any less valid ;-)
Listen, I love Otta and he's been immense for us. My opinion, is that his best days are behind him and I hope to Gawd I am wrong blue! We should agree to disagree on which teams he would catch, needless to say none of the top 6 for a start and that's the point. We shouldn't be looking at any player, current and prospective, if they are not, at very least top 3 in Premier standard.
IF (and its a huge IF) Eric, Stonesy and Otta stay fit, I think we are covered at CB, especially as Ferdi can play there in an emergency. But, should we (the back-to-back champions and Fourmidables!) be going into a new season somewhat on a hope and a prayer, when our leader and best CH for many years has departed...… to not replace him at all is madness IMO!
I'm certainly not convinced on McGuire, but he would give us massive presence in ours/opponent's boxes, especially at set pieces which are always a concern to me,. Nowhere in this world is he worth anywhere near the 80M that's being banded about, although I do believe that figure is coming from the media.
If the talked about bids are on a par and he chooses the Rags. then it tells you something about the man and his ambition's, or lack thereof!
Ota has been a great servant for City, but like yourself I think his best years are behind him. He is excellent in possession and is good in the air, but he has a tendency to dive into tackles and lacks pace.
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