With the current injury to roy keane, Fergie will probably revert back to playing phil neville in midfield. But I actually think he should try John O'shea in that position as the guy has shown he is really versatile and he is a better defender than phil neville and goes forward better too and it could be a good gamble. What you think guys??.
Should fergie play O'shea in midfield??????
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Veron will replace Keane.
I feel O'Shea is better suited to the back four, although its nice to have the option of Defensive Midfielder too.
I feel O'Shea is better suited to the back four, although its nice to have the option of Defensive Midfielder too.
is o'shea ok to play against blackburn?
Originally posted by lonbwoy:
<strong>With the current injury to roy keane, Fergie will probably revert back to playing phil neville in midfield. But I actually think he should try John O'shea in that position as the guy has shown he is really versatile and he is a better defender than phil neville and goes forward better too and it could be a good gamble. What you think guys??.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Nope. Dun think O'Shea is ready to play in centre midfield yet. Phil would be my choice for the games where keane and butt are out.
Originally posted by Dominant:
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Nope. Dun think O'Shea is ready to play in centre midfield yet. Phil would be my choice for the games where keane and butt are out.
Why do you think O'Shea's not ready for midfield yet? What does a defensive midfield player need?
1. Ability to tackle. O'Shea is second to only a few in the league here.
2. Engine to run. Same thing, O'Shea can run all day, I believe.
3. Support in attack. He can go up all right.
The only thing that I have not seen him do much is having a short link play which is quite important in midfield. He may have it for all I know. But, with the qualities he already has, I think he more than qualifies to play in midfield. Because, above all, he plays with heart.
Having said that, I think Phil Neville has not done much wrong in the defensive midfield position this season and it might be a good idea to stick with him there and try O'Shea in the same position by swapping with Phil when things are comfortable or something of the sort.
O'Shea played 1 game centre mid for us in the Worthless cup this season.