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Although the rumour mill is in full swing and the Club remains steadfast in the face of mounting discontent from eager fans, I have personally been most interested in the latest whispers concerning the acquisition of left-sided players. For many years now, Everton have been plauged by the archilles heel of a poor left side; it comes to something when Kevin Kilbane is remembered as a relative success in this position. Left-back hasn't fared much better with Pistone, Naysmith and latterly Valente hardly setting the world on fire and the only player to make a reasonable fist of this position albeit for a short period being Michael Ball.
If the rumours suggesting that Moyes is seriously interested in Leighton Baines and Stuart Downing then the prospect of a left side with pace, skill and composure would be something to relish. Over the years we have struggled to both attack and defend down the left; Arteta is often switched during the game not for what I would say is purely tactical reasons but as we offer very little threat to teams.
My points are obviously based on a huge dose of FM mode but it would be refreshing to see Everton recruit players for this area, after all naturally left-footed players are hard to come by and the two mentioned are both young and may represent the future of England if they are to realise their own potential.
Peter Laing, Posted 16/06/2007 at 22:32:55
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