ElanJo said:
For any lurking Sunderland fans, this is my opinion on Rodwell (from what little we've seen of him)
Other than his injury problems, Rodwell has 2 main weaknesses.
1) He tends to ball watch instead of making space to receive a pass, plenty of times Yaya would end up having to direct him about (he got a bollocking on at least 1 occasion that I remember) and
2) He's not a commanding presence, he doesn't use his size to his advantage. He should bulk up a bit as well imo.
Other than that he has a good engine, is tidy on the ball and has 2 good feet. He's quite Henderson-like but with more of a goal threat. With time and luck (with injuries) he can be better than Henderson.
You should look for a torrent of our 3-2 home loss to Norwich at the end of the 12/13 season to see probably his best game for us
I think his build is fine,plenty strong enough.
As for the Henderson comparison? not for me,Rodwell doesn't have the same tenacity or workrate,however,i think he is more elegant in his play.
Best wishes to him,a great pro with a great attitude,a shame it didn't work here.
