[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=38835.msg1050744#msg1050744 date=1265548476]
I'm not sure selling Skrtel is such a good idea. Kelly and Ayala are still unproven, and Carra's getting older and thus more prone to injuries and tiredness. Obviously depends on our budget and priorities, but it would nice to keep a more settled defence.
Ireland's a talented player, but he's neither a CM nor a winger, and we already have a couple of players with his profile (Yossi, Aquilani) so I'm not convinced he's what we need.
Never seen Cairney. Anyone?
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I can't imagine we'd sell Skrtel unless we had a replacement lined up. Once Carra takes a backseat role, I would envisage a partnership of Agger and a dominant force in the air. If that player came at the expense of Skrtel, I wouldn't lose any sleep over it, although of course it would be handy if he stuck around to provide cover and competition.
