Good read

[dww]

I'm not sure if Senna's the "ideal partner" really. Where's the goals going to come from in that pairing?

I'd have bought one or the other, and an attacking midfielder.

How many goals did Sissoko and Alonso provide? I think the key for a CM pairing is to get the ball, keep the ball and distribute it to players in good positions. A goal threat is handy, but I think a solid two in midfield allows you to play wingers like Christiano Ronaldo with a greater level of freedom, thus increasing the teams overall goal threat.

[IanTheRed]

Carrick's not an "attacking midfielder" Ian.

Shhhhh, I'm always right Ryan

I don't percieve him as a defensive midfielder though, in the way that Manure fans hope. The guy will never be a tough tackler (unlike the last player to wear the 16) and a midfield containing Carrick & Scholes will get ripped apart.

I'd always want a tougher guy alongside him, he's is a good player and elegant admittedly, but for

[Toxteth Terrier]

Are you sure that Merk is not referring to Mercedes Cars? Ferdinand and co may be ****s, but I don't see them as Lee Bowyer types.

[Ryan]

[QUOTE=IanTheRed]Shhhhh, I'm always right Ryan

I don't percieve him as a defensive midfielder though, in the way that Manure fans hope. The guy will never be a tough tackler (unlike the last player to wear the 16) and a midfield containing Carrick & Scholes will get ripped apart.

I'd always want a tougher guy alongside him, he's is a good player and elegant admittedly, but for

[Rich]

Does anybody have access (or post a link) to the total transfer fees spent by premiership clubs, since the start of the premiership? Net spend would be interesting too.

[Beachy]

Ferguson's squad, once so taut, is a baggy mess of has-beens, never-will-bes and Liam Miller.