Mattyc55 said:
I find it amusing how quick these Rags and other supporters are in writing off our defence as "poor". We have two top quality goalkeepers, two very highly rated young full backs (one of whom outperformed any England defender at the WC in a position unfamiliar to him) and some quality young center backs. Im not saying a real top class leader isnt required, because if we could strengthen in one area than that would be it - but to totally disregard our defence is ridiculous. Rags make out as if they've got the best back 5 in the world, granted Vidic and Evra are quality, but would you take Rafael and Ratface over our right backs? And would you take Jonny Evans/Oshea over our center backs? I certainly wouldnt, because we all know that Weo is well and truly finished.
just to point out...last season Vidic missed over 65% of all game...rio over 80% ...they played together for 7 games all season ...
the threadbear defence at times comprised carrick and fletcher in CB roles..
and for the majority of the season the players you dismiised , oshea ( missing since dec) Evans, Raphael , neville fabio etc all contributed to THE BEST DEFENSIVE RECORD IN THE LEAGUE...so not bad , and certainly better than anyone elses...facts are facts