Kolo Toure

[BlueMo']

I think the OP has hit the nail on the head with Lescott - he was at fault for both Bolton goals last week. Someone is always at fault so I don't hold any grudges, besides he is a very useful defender for us and I'd rather have in the squad than not, but,..

marking situations against counter attacking football is not his strong point. The way we play is quite similar to Barcelona in the focus on keep ball and short passing when possible.. so I think in the long term Kolo fits in better than Long Ball Lescott (he has more of the sweeper qualities that Mascherano brings to Barca - and yes I do think having him there helps Barcelona loads)...

It will just depend on the game in the end, the same way Barca would regret playing Mascherano centre back if they were to face Stoke. Lescott will still have a big part to play.

Boltons 1st was Micahs fault.
That cross should never have been delivered.
Petrov in acres of space, then Micah didn't get near him.
Lescott gets too much stick on here.
We'll see when Kolo is fit who RM has faith in.
Ultimately his opinion is all that matters.

 

[bobby chariots]

Lescott is a very good defender, and a real threat in the air.
However, in my opinion Kolo is more composed on the ball.

Lescott made a lot of improvements last season (or, more probably, took a while to settle in/was on the sidelines for the first part of his time with us). If he continues to improve that part of his game then who knows what the outcome will be. He took his chance well when Kolo got caught with the Fatbusters (tm).

Its a really hard one to call
- why break up a successful defensive partnership?
- Kolo has the Champs League experience and better distribution.