I'm surprised anyone thinks next season the Albion will be fine with 3 'kids' and a German at centre back.
Our current CB traits are:-
- Finesse and short fuse.
- A blunt instrument.
- Long term serious injury.
- Frank Spencer's teutonic nephew.
They're all great, and between them bitched the Championship, with Stephens stood right on their toes.
But the one thing they're not is experienced.
If a centre back with 5+ years of Premier League knowledge and knowhow isn't available, then a fella with 60 International caps, World Cup, Euro, Champs & Europa League experience, under his belt, is exactly what the team needs.
Our current CB traits are:-
- Finesse and short fuse.
- A blunt instrument.
- Long term serious injury.
- Frank Spencer's teutonic nephew.
They're all great, and between them bitched the Championship, with Stephens stood right on their toes.
But the one thing they're not is experienced.
If a centre back with 5+ years of Premier League knowledge and knowhow isn't available, then a fella with 60 International caps, World Cup, Euro, Champs & Europa League experience, under his belt, is exactly what the team needs.