20 years old, 6.4 tall,left footed,as strong as a bull,can play left back and left sided centre half.He is now part of our first team squad and if he has to play saturday I wouldn't have any worries about him.He also has a fantastic shot on him.
From what I've heard He's exactly as you say, but defending isn't his strong point. I got told he looks good going forward but a bit suspect at the back. I'm looking forward to seeing him develop - I've only seen him the once and that was the West Brom game.
RE: From what I've heard Defending didnt look Rio's strongest point last night but he's still a international player (some how). So maybe things wont be that bad for the lad
Totally agree with you mate in that he looks more a left back than centre half., At Lincoln, he never won an header all night though looked quick and strong in the tackle and his distribution was good. I would put him left back, move Kozzie to right back and play Hassle/Foster as Centre halfs. Same defence as at Lincoln but better balanced IMHO.
I take it Devaney and Hassell shouldn't have played a game since then either.... seen as they also started that game. Actually....