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[Dan]

I know you are joking (and I hate the magic square formation) but I do think two genuine attacking fullbacks who are comfortable on the ball and can cross is the way forward.

I really wish Aurelio could stay fit as he would be one of the two.

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Sorry Mr.Moderator

[Joe King]

I know you are joking (and I hate the magic square formation) but I do think two genuine attacking fullbacks who are comfortable on the ball and can cross is the way forward.

I really wish Aurelio could stay fit as he would be one of the two.

It can be the old Jones and McAteer thing going on

[dww]

You dont say




Sorry Mr.Moderator

I believe the only appropriate response is

[Neil Young]

I believe the only appropriate response is

No. You can always sinbin him.

It would be a very popular move, believe me.

[Alpha]

I know you are joking (and I hate the magic square formation) but I do think two genuine attacking fullbacks who are comfortable on the ball and can cross is the way forward.

I really wish Aurelio could stay fit as he would be one of the two.

I'm not sure what the future holds for Arbeloa. He is been fantastic this season but after Aurelio's performance today, I remembered how effective it can be to have fullbacks with real craft.

If we could add two penetrative wingers too, then we could make the most of the 4-2-3-1 system that everybody seems to fancy.

[dww]

I'm not sure what the future holds for Arbeloa. He is been fantastic this season but after Aurelio's performance today, I remembered how effective it can be to have fullbacks with real craft.

If we could add two penetrative wingers too, then we could make the most of the 4-2-3-1 system that everybody seems to fancy.

I think that Arbeloa will always have a squad position available to him. He can play in a number of positions and his technique is sound. He could be an equivalent of say a John O'Shea or Wes Brown in terms of squad role if he is willing to accept that. It is the sort of player in the future I would hope our academy will aim to churn out but until that is true I think he is an ideal member of the squad.

[MascheredUp]

When was the last time a full back scored?

Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't it Riise against PSV?

This is a major problem we have in our current squad. Too many players apart from Torres and Gerrard that are non-existent goal threats.

Is it any surprise then when those two are off the boil, we don't score?

[thekop]

I think that Arbeloa will always have a squad position available to him. He can play in a number of positions and his technique is sound. He could be an equivalent of say a John O'Shea or Wes Brown in terms of squad role if he is willing to accept that. It is the sort of player in the future I would hope our academy will aim to churn out but until that is true I think he is an ideal member of the squad.

[Joe King]

When was the last time a full back scored?

Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't it Riise against PSV?

Reading- Arbeloa 2-1 to us

[sean_lfc]

Arbeloa scored 4 days later vs. Reading away, on the 7th of April this year. But yea, there abouts were 2 fullback goals.

[Dave Benson Phillips]

I think that Arbeloa will always have a squad position available to him. He can play in a number of positions and his technique is sound. He could be an equivalent of say a John O'Shea or Wes Brown in terms of squad role if he is willing to accept that.

Ridiculous, Arbeloa will be 1st choice RB very soon if he isn't already. He is rated as highly as Alonso by Rafa in terms of importance to the team, comparing him to OShea or Brown is an insult

[sean_lfc]

I fully agree, maybe not with the "insult" bit...hadnt Arbeloa up until very recently played more minutes than any other player?

Hes a skillful player, controls the ball well and will be here for some time. An incredible bargain at 1.5m

[dww]

Ridiculous, Arbeloa will be 1st choice RB very soon if he isn't already. He is rated as highly as Alonso by Rafa in terms of importance to the team, comparing him to OShea or Brown is an insult

I wasn't comparing quality, but I do think that in an attacking sense at least Arbeloa is lacking from what we need to progress as a side if we are to continue with our current team shape.

Also Wes Brown has improved markedly as a right back this season IMO. I still prefer Arbeloa as a player but Wes Brown fits United's system very well.

[CAD]

Heighway No9 - I've been saying the same for years

Wingers and fullbacks will be on the agenda in the years to come.

[Alpha]

I wasn't comparing quality, but I do think that in an attacking sense at least Arbeloa is lacking from what we need to progress as a side if we are to continue with our current team shape.

Also Wes Brown has improved markedly as a right back this season IMO. I still prefer Arbeloa as a player but Wes Brown fits United's system very well.

I think one of the main reasons why we struggle to break teams down is because our quality from the wings is sporadic.

Everybody contributes something but if we could match the consistent quality we have in the centre on our flanks, we would be more dangerous and more balanced. That's stating the obvious, really.

We should aspire to play with wingers and full-backs who can penetrate and deliver quality crosses at will.