I meant with Livermore alongside him last time, there were occasions when his lack of pace left us seriously exposed...Don't reckon he would sign, but if he did in the Smallwood position, with Doc and Honey doing the running around him, it could work in some games... Jeez, Derby have signed Ravel Morrison instead of keeping Tom.... What does that say? (was also seriously **** in the air for 6'2"!)
The problem back then was that Jake and Tom both beefed up and got even slower, but we still got promoted that season! I aren't sure he's any slower than Richie personally. As much as I like Smallwood, him and Tom (despite being a little older) are streets apart. Tom's played at the highest level, in the CL etc, but Richie has struggled to make the grade in the Championship.
A great player, happy to see him back, he could do a job for us in certain games. He would help us to keep the ball at times when we need to, and to come onto the coaching side would be a real bonus.
An ex Tiger moves into coaching. Good luck to him. https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-united-mcshane-player-coach-24606336
I have mixed feelings , how come nobody took him last year? How fit will he be? But that’s why a trial is a good idea, get a feel if his heart is in it etc …. Many of last years “ heroes” where **** in the championship last time which I think people forget , so if he can get up to fitness I think it would be great to have somebody of his experience available , somebody who can keep the ball , I really hope he looks good and it comes off .
Good to see Macca land a nice job. Always loved watching him play. A real heart and soul player who gave everything.