stmichael wrote:Ace Ventura wrote:The other position is obviously where Kuyt is playing at the moment, to be fair to him he has done ok in the last few games and was unlucky with the volley that hit the post before Babels goal. He is just not good enough though, with that formation it is vital that we break at speed and pick the right passes each time, he is too slow physically but also isnt clever enough either imo. I would try and get Joe Cole from Chelsea, rumours are that he is not happy, he was dropped for the cup final as well.
If we had someone with his skill, intelligence and composure in that area we would be a far far more potent attacking threat.
It's an interesting point and one which myself, Bigmick and Saint have debated over and over again. We all know Saint loves this "creative second striker" concept.
My mate was making the point the other day that he thinks that the Peter Crouch of '05-'06 is made for that link role, using the argument that the role doesn't require pace as the pace is all around him. It's also a close relative of the role he played in his first season where he was so instrumental in our vastly improved ball retention, not to mention Gerrard's goal haul.
You have to look at the financial situation aswell. For example, two full backs would be more afordable than a top quality link man. Joe Cole would cost £15-20m for example. Get the system working and then add more quality in future. With Babel and Gerrard attacking from the right and left, the need for true wingers becomes less pressing and the priority, for me, becomes full back. Beyond that, I agree that a top class crafty player to play in the hole would be ideal but I want pace on the flanks first.
I see what your saying mate but i dont mean behind Torres, i mean on the right of the three-where Kuyt has played the last 3 games.
Cole would cost alot, possibly too much, not sure how long he has on his contract. I just think he would be ideal for that position.
I dont think Crouch could play there at all, i know there is pace all around him but in that position you need to sometimes get the ball and carry it quickly covering a lot of distance.