Last week I wrote about my proposal to save SAFC money by using Seb Larsson at right back; Unfortunately, an injury prevented him from playing against Dortmund. Maybe he will appear in that position against Manchester City this weekend with Sunderland’s pursuit of a full-back ongoing.
This week I would like to talk about one of our great enigmas, Jack Rodwell. I believe that we don’t need to lay out even more money on a new centre-forward, and I’m sure Ellis Short would prefer that option too.
I read this morning that Jack would like to re-invent his career as a centre back. I feel that part of his ongoing injury problems stems from his being too much in the thick of things in the middle of the field. He is certainly big and strong, but maybe these attributes could be better channeled up front playing just off Jermaine Defoe. He is certainly a fine header of the ball (not that I am suggesting that he and Jermain will resurrect the halcyon days of Niall Quinn and Kevin Phillips) but certainly he would provide strength up front, and with nine goals to his name in red and white, Rodwell offers a goal threat.
David Moyes unquestionably helped Jack Rodwell find himself at Everton as a young player,so maybe the time has now come for him to open up a new chapter in his career, and as I said last week, why not use our own talent before risking untold millions on other teams rejects.
