[Eaglesfan27]

Now to move onto the midfielders, I believe we have acquired top notch talent and depth at this position. I've generally assumed that I need a right winger, but do I really?

At left wing I'm set, with Duff being a solid performer still, and Downing being a dominant performer.

Stewart Downing - This 26 year old English left winger has 30 caps and 6 goals. He is a superb dribbler with great speed, great technical abilities, great mental abilities. He set a Manchester United record last year for average form with 8.93. Several teams are interested in acquiring him, but they will have to pry him out of my cold dead fingers. I think he is the key to us winning, as he can set up everyone else to score. He makes 83,000/week and is signed for 3 more years.

Damien Duff - This 32 year old Irish left winger has 92 caps and 11 goals. He is even quicker than Downing, but doesn't move as well with the ball. He isn't quite the dynamic passer that Downing is, but he is good. Before Downing came here, he had been Manchester United's Player of the year two years in a row. He is still a very good player, and we will be using him quite a bit. He makes 120,000/week. He is signed for 2 more years.

Alfonso - This 19 year old Spanish Player has a great deal of potential, and he might develop into a reliable player in a few years, but I don't think he is one yet. He has excellent physical abilities, but he lacks the great crossing ability I like in my left wingers. He is signed for this year, and only makes 1,000/week. I plan on working on an extension soon since he has potential.



Midfielders:

Eric Djemba Djemba - This 30 year old midfielder from Cameroon has excellent physical attributes, excellent mental attributes, great passing, and a wonderful long range shot. He is a very good defensive player as well. He is wonderful for our midfield. He makes over 74,000/week. He is signed for 2 more years, and I think he is a key player for us.

Phil Neville - This 34 year old midfielder/right winger/right fullback is good for versatility and he has great mental attributes, but he is starting to lose foot speed. He also doesn't have much creativity or flair. He doesn't react quickly once he gets the ball. He is a good backup who is excellent at tackling, but I wouldn't want him to play much. He feels he should be a first team regular. As a result, he will certainly leave after his contract expires this year. He is currently making 21,000/week.

Barry Parker - This 21 year old was acquired for his potential. He is already a superb tackler. He has excellent marking ability, great positioning, and a very good long shot. His lack of foot speed worries me a bit. However, he could develop in a very good midfielder. He is only making 11,000/week and he is signed for 3 more years.

Darren Flethcer - Arguably, my best midfielder. This 27 year old from Scotland is "worth" 29 million dollars. He does everything well. He is a passer without peer. He has excellent first touch, excellent technique. He has great creativity and flair. He has excellent composure. He has slow footspeed, but he seems to be in the right place at the right time most of the time. He currently makes 47,000/week and is signed for 3 more years.

Dalibor Stevanovic - This 26 year old Slovenian player has 21 caps and 3 goals. He is a very good midfielder who has good footspeed, a very good long shot, good heading, good passing, good technique. His lack of determination is worrisome, and he hasn't played nearly as well as he did in his first few games at the club. I need to light a fire under him. He makes 16,500/week and is signed for 2 more years,

Jamie Cook- My third wonderkid is only 19, but already is a superb passer, penalty shooter, long shooter, dribbler, crosser. He has top notch agility and balance. He doesn't jump well, and his footspeed could be better, but he plays off the ball well and usually is in the right position. He should develop into a superstar. He is already worth 20 million.


Right Wing:

Christopher Eagles - This 25 year old English Player has 3 caps and 0 goals. He has excellent dribbling ability, great crossing ability, excellent passing, excellent technique. He would be an elite right winger if he had better foot speed. He is still a very good right winger, and he has done well in my system. He is the top guy at right wing currently.

Souleymane Mamam - This 26 year old player from Togo can play midfield or right wing. He may actually be the answer to my right wing issues. He has better foot speed than Eagles. He has very good dribbling and crossing ability. He has excellent technique. He is good. I guess he is good enough to be used against weaker opponents, but not good enough for top notch opponents.



So, I actually do have two acceptable right wingers. I don't think bringing depth in would be enough. If I want to upgrade at right wing, I need a very young potential superstar or I need someone who is really good (and is therefore likely out of my budget range.)