Build a team around him

when Bryan Robson did his shoulder in we were lucky enough to also have Ray Wilkins to step in, a very similar player in most aspects of the game.


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“Injuries, notably a dislocated shoulder suffering in February 1986, restricted Robson to just 21 out of 42 league appearances for United in 1985–86“


“Wilkins played 105 games (74 in Serie A) for Milan between 1984 and 1987.

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RW was moonlighting........ Man City already do this!

when Bryan Robson did his shoulder in we were lucky enough to also have Ray Wilkins to step in, a very similar player in most aspects of the

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There was nothing remotely similar except they both kicked a football.

You should take a few days off.

comment by Vidicschin (U3584)
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when Bryan Robson did his shoulder in we were lucky enough to also have Ray Wilkins to step in, a very similar player in most aspects of the

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There was nothing remotely similar except they both kicked a football.
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Yeah, have to agree with this. One was a very dynamic player and one was about continuity.

Personally I think it’s rare that a team is built around a classic CM. It’s usually an attacking midfield, a number 10 or a forward. The only successful midfield focal point that springs to mind is Lothar Matthaus. He arguably had several German team built around him.

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First time I have ever heard Robbo and Butch Wilkins described as 'similar in most aspects of the game'.

I think both players would be flattered to think that there is somebody out there who thought they possessed each other's best attributes on the football pitch.

They were chalk and cheese, mate.

Build a team around Roy Keane and you’ll be competitive.

Build anything around Roy Keane and he would run through it !