Luke Young Going to Liverpool

[Linus]

If Martin O'Neill sells Luke Young to Liverpool - which looks increasingly likely - he's sticking two fingers up at the fans. Fuck the stupid, not up to the job twat.

Yes, I'm angry.

Randy, put us out of our misery... :(

 Yeah,we only went to Wembley twice last year,got closer to fourth,the selfish wanker.

What did we win? Where did we finish? Have we strengthened when our rivals have?

[Risso]

East19, we have to disagree on this then.  I think that Cuellar plays better in that position defensively, and helps the shape of the team better.  We look more solid on set pieces.  Cuellar doesnt attack or pass with the same skill I fully agree, he can have you crying with rage sometimes, but we have less cover in our midfield than some teams, so need more grit in our full backs.  If I was the manager, I would be equally as hated as MON on this decision, as I think he has it right.  The politics of who lies who aside, Im making my choice on purely what I have seen

Which other side in the top 6 plays a strapping central defender out of position at right back just for a bit of extra height at set pieces, at the expense of any sort of decent distribution?  If it's such a good idea, why isn't Davies starting at left back?

[garyshawsknee]

If Martin O'Neill sells Luke Young to Liverpool - which looks increasingly likely - he's sticking two fingers up at the fans. Fuck the stupid, not up to the job twat.

Yes, I'm angry.

Randy, put us out of our misery... :(

 Yeah,we only went to Wembley twice last year,got closer to fourth,the selfish wanker.

What did we win? Where did we finish? Have we strengthened when our rivals have?

 A place in the Europa league? He always leaves it late in the market,this is nothing new,and the teams who finish above us can and will always outspend us.

[mcgrath_85]

I'm amazed that some people can argue that Cuellar playing at right back is a good idea. Wake up, for fuck sake.

The only time I can see your point is when were playing against a really tall, physical team and we have to not concede for our lives. A semi final or even a final.

Not while playing at home to teams like fucking Wolves.

I'm really pissed off about this situation. It's also pissing me off that we haven't been linked with any right backs.

If Carlos starts. There against west ham

[JJ-AV]

I dunno, we are pretty open as it is.

I'd say the general balance of our side isn't right, especially our midfield. But Milner isn't disciplined, Ashley is a hardworker but tends to hug the touchline and Downing does little defensively.

I think when we line up 4-4-2 Carlos is vital at right back, even if his distribution is very poor. Personally I think we should be playing 4-5-1 with attacking fullbacks, and Nige and Stan sitting, but that's just me.

[garyshawsknee]

By letting him go is he pinning his hopes on Lichaj coming good?? Does he look like he could become a regular?

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Our first aim is not to lose, so we have a strong defence. If our first aim was to win, I could see the point of playing Luke.

[PaulTheVillan]

I just think that we have more chance of winning if we play players in the natural positions. Therefore a natural right back at right back.

[garyshawsknee]

I just think that we have more chance of winning if we play players in the natural positions. Therefore a natural right back at right back.

 A bit like England!

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I just think that we have more chance of winning if we play players in the natural positions. Therefore a natural right back at right back.

Theoretically you're right, PTV. The other point that shouldn't be ignored is the lack of defensive cover on the right by Downing. If by having a strong defensive full back allows Downing to concentrate more on his attacking duties, it does make some sense to play Carlos.

The fact that Downing was largely a waste of space last season shouldn't be ignored either. In an ideal world, I'd have Luke and Albrighton on the right. Albrighton, very much like Milner, is fantastic at supporting his full back.

[PaulTheVillan]

I also think Ashley Young is very good at defensive work for a small guy.

[eastie]

Spot on mark, o neills teams are built not to lose rather than to go for the win- he is a negative manager and his substitutions reflect that.

[john e]

how do we know its 'highly' likely that he'l be going to Liverpool ?

or will this turn into another 30 pager, with no outcome

[PaulTheVillan]

Spot on mark, o neills teams are built not to lose rather than to go for the win- he is a negative manager and his substitutions reflect that.

What is a substitution?

[TheSandman]

how do we know its 'highly' likely that he'l be going to Liverpool ?

or will this turn into another 30 pager, with no outcome

Because the manager has said outright that we've accepted a bid?

That has not been the case thus far for Milner, Sidwell or Heskey.