I've actually slept on this and really fancy it. I don't think he'll be coming as first choice CB but I was super excited about him joining last Summer and as first reserve LCB and LB I think he's just the ticket. He'll be really eager to prove people wrong after his disastrous big money move.
Our squad is going to be a hell of lot bigger than City's if we don't loan out some of the youngsters in an around the first team next season. Currently stands at about 40 players according to @chaileyjem's excellent squad post.
Yeah you look at the stats and you see a player who would fit right in here with the ball. But the defensive part is a real concern. For a CB to have such low clearances and aerials won highlights how awful he was last season despite the incredible attacking stats. The problem we have is...
My worry (and disclaimer: I was super excited about this LAST summer) is that being able to pass the ball for Rangers is certainly no firm proof you can do it at a higher level. Might just be his confidence is shot, but you'd worry about him fitting into our kamikaze back line currently.
I would argue the number one skill any incoming CB needs to fit into an RDZ is ability on the ball, so he is starting with his ankles tied if that's one of his worst attributes. Doesn't matter about surging runs a la Webster, doesn't matter about physicality a la Duffy. We've moved on even from...