Every game, it seems to me that "Ricco isn't a full-back", or "Richardson is crap^. Well. He doesn't pick where he plays, and he must be doing a fair job because people with views better than thine and mine keep throwing him in. I like Ricco - who couldn't after THAT free kick? Cut the boy some slack. He is getting better every came @ LB. Leave the boy alone. x
Nope. If he wants to prove me wrong all well and good. I just can't see it happening, that free kick has saved him a lot of grief he would have received otherwise.
So all these years of his being rubbish are leading up to a sudden return to being able to pass the ball to a Sunderland player.
To me, he has a certain ability. It's a matter of application. If I'm right, we are in clover. If I'm wrong, we are in a place needing a new left back. S**t happens. I think he can do it. x
Like I say hope you're right, to me Bruce's reliance on him is blinding him to the fact we need a left back and left winger. IMHO neither of which positions Ricco is good enough to fill.
There is a dearth of natural left-footers in the world (I'm one but am too old!) Ricco has to - and I think is - applying himself to the role. " years time, Cole is 32. He will be 29/ 30? His position, if he applies himself. x
i thought he was motm today, made some great tackles and all with a ****ing football sized lump on his head! credit were credit is due....
I think in a 5 man defence as an attacking left wing back, he would be immense as he should have some cover behind him with 3 central defenders (if we had that many). as a left back he does leave a lot to be desired, but he is a tryer i will give him that.
I know he didn't want to be LB. But, its such a shoe-in for him.! Pace, free kicks! Apply yourself Ricco! x
probs right but this is probably his longest run in one possition and i reakon (almost) everyone will agree he has improved game on game!
Think you may find that's a very small "almost" I'm sorry but his passing where ever he plays is dreadful.
well to be fair all of the back four are prity **** at passing but it never comes up when talking about anyone else?!
Good players dont want to pass. Ever. Lucky players do and find the right person. I was a good player but an unlucky passer! x
