Originally posted by VanNistlerater:
<strong>In fairness ive MOSTLY only seen highlights.
He does come across quite...light-weight, skinny if you like...trying to find the word...streamline?
But when hes on the ball he is quite strong and dribbles well, that said ive seen hi have nightmares where he cant complete 2 yard passes, and seems to have a extremly strange habbit of somewhat...isolating himself in the game, just drifts off and doesnt bother.
Im a supporter of him but i dont believe hes the be all and end all of football, there are players id prefer us to sign, Ronaldinho being one of them, but thats a whole differant debate.
On a side note, BR, who do you think ferguson should be chasing this summer?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Well, I honestly don't have many specific players I would like, but I do have an opinion on what positions should be strengthened.
In defense, I think we need a two-footed fullback, who preferably can play CB if needed. Perhaps Escude would be the man? After that, I think an experinced CB would be nice (think a slightly younger Larry White), preferably a bit of a hard man, someone who wouldn't mind not starting all the time, but who would also be fully capable of being a regular starter based on form.
In the midfield, we need wing cover on either side, with the left being the priority. Kewell for me, since he can play forward or even link man if needed. From what I've heard, Quaresma would fit the bill as well.
Up front, we need an experienced striker who is big and physical like Ruud, and who won't mind not playing much. Ole is quite capable of playing as a lone striker, BUT I would not feel confident with him up there alone for a long period of time (ie Ruud out injured) against big CBs.
Of these things, I think a fullback and at least one winger are essential, in that order.
As for the biggest rumours so far, I would love to get a young talent like Bellion (hardly a gamble at that price). Howard is an excellent goalkeeper and will be our next great keeper if he can adjust (and he would imo). Ronaldinho; well, I'm torn on him. IF (big "if" IMO) Fergie can tame his party-boy attitude, he can adjust to this league and the club, and he can find consistency, he would be a great signing. If not, we are looking at a major flop. But if we get him (which means Fergie has faith in him), I will be quite happy as at his best, his skill makes him a definite match winner. He has the potential to make our attack unstoppable IMO.
