Or Riley, though he is a rightback.
Hughton seems currently to be first in the pecking order and he can play either side. But I would be astonished if he got any closer than the bench.
Gus Poyet reports that Pascal Chimbonda and Young-Pyo Lee should be fit to face Manchester City at the Lane on Sunday. The defensive duo were injury concerns after Thursday night's UEFA Cup draw against Anderlecht.
Young-Pyo was stretchered off 10 minutes from time after a clash of heads while Pascal was helped off the pitch by medical staff after picking up a late knee injury.
"Pascal had a knock to the knee, nothing too serious and we expect them both to be okay for Sunday," said first team coach Gus on Friday afternoon.
Robbie Keane will have to sit it out as he serves the first of his three-match suspension following his dismissal against Birmingham.
Gareth Bale (foot), Anthony Gardner (ankle) and Benoit Asou-Ekotto (knee) remain out.
Eddie Bailey - What do you think of them?
And isn't Joe Martin the son of old Alvin? I saw Joe play on telly for England schoolboys a couple of seasons ago, and I'm sure he was a big midfield player, with a cultured left-foot back then....
I am unable to get to reserve games any more, so I have not seen enough of Hughton to form an opinion. Very much in the mould of his dad I understand.
Never seen without a clipboard?
Didn't Ramos say King was only training with the rest of the squad just 2 days per week? I think people are getting over excited by his reserve team run out. He can easily manage 45 mins for the reserves training just twice per week, but there is no way he can play in the Prem until he is back i training everyday with the rest of the squad. i don't expect to see him in the Prem until Jan.
"Gareth Bale (foot), Anthony Gardner (ankle) and Benoit Asou-Ekotto (knee) remain out."
No mention of King being "out" on the official site...
"Gareth Bale (foot), Anthony Gardner (ankle) and Benoit Asou-Ekotto (knee) remain out."
No mention of King being "out" on the official site...
I'd be more than happy with a makeshift defence of...
________
|Robinson|
Tainio -- Dawson -- Zokora -- Stalteri
I cannot see any 'risks' before the CCQF at Citeh.
That's one Juande wants to win.
Would leave us 3 games from a trophy and guaranteed euro football next season,
thus watch him make this his priority for such gambles