Not aimed at anyone in particular but wouldn't it be nice if we could just sign a right back who can do the things that Andre can't? You know, like a 'proper' Premier League standard right back/footballer. Fifth year in the top flight and messing about with another club's player who would arguably struggle to hold down this position at any other top flight club.
As for him defending well, I rarely see it. Although he likes to stay in his own half he is still constantly out of position due to his own inflexibility. Opposition players do actually move from time to time. Thus he potentially unbalances those around him due to his inability to read the game and respond accordingly. At times those in front also need support from behind, all be it on the counter attack. This is not natural to him, he struggles.
We are currently getting away with Wisdom at the back because the team is now set up so defensively as a whole. He has not got any better.
The team are being asked to do different things ergo he does not look quite as bad as before. With this in mind I can to a degree see the case for him being in the side at the moment, but would personally prefer Baird on the right with Poc' on the left if we cannot recruit effectively.
Ideally I really think that we should be looking for better alternatives in both full back positions if at all possible.
Yes he works hard and I acknowledge that he puts his body in front of the ball when he can; I also genuinely thank him for his efforts.
Sorry but for me, I would definitely not be looking to bring Wisdom in on a full time basis any time soon.
Still, it's all about opinions.
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