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Could Poyet see Rodwell in centre defence in future?

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by Bexinio, Aug 8, 2014.

  1. Bexinio

    Bexinio Well-Known Member

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    I've been thinking about it and looking at Rodwells past games could Poyet be thinking about using him as a ball playing centre back. I personally think he could be awesome there given his abilities.
     
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  2. Disco down under

    Disco down under Well-Known Member

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    I really hope not. We need him bossing the game in midfield. We certainly need to look at centre back but he's the jewel in Poyet's crown at the moment and should be playing in his position.
     
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  3. Poyet's Eleven

    Poyet's Eleven Well-Known Member

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    Seeing as he's just signed for £10m to be a box-to-box midfielder, I don't see him being converted into a cb
     
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  4. grandpops

    grandpops Well-Known Member

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    Play him in the position he`s supposed to be in & do the job he was brought in for.

    Hoying players all over the pitch was Bruces daft trick.
     
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  5. Brian Storm

    Brian Storm Well-Known Member

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    Can't we just play him in his best position and sign a cb?
     
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  6. biffa1965

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    Errr no !!!
     
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  7. Bexinio

    Bexinio Well-Known Member

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    Ha ok it was just a thought lads :)
     
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  8. Poyet's Eleven

    Poyet's Eleven Well-Known Member

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    He has played cb before and was touted to play there long-term, but I do think he will be best used as a cm
     
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  9. The Outlaw

    The Outlaw Well-Known Member

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    Bexinio, one of my partners in crime is an Evertonian, and he called right after we signed him. He kept talking about him as a CD, which he was early days with the Toffees. It was driving me crazy, I kept correcting him, but he continued insisting that was his natural position...even tho he hasn't played there in years.
     
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