Re-racking the Backfield

By: Andrew | July 2nd, 2009

   

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So, with both Glens (Johnson and Little) gone, Lauren leaving, Pamarot out, and Djimi Traore and Jerome Thomas being released — as well as rumors surrounding both the fates of Sol Campbell and Sylvain Distin, who is going to make up the Pompey backfield?

Hreirdarrson has inked his stay, and will likely secure himself a spot on the starting roster (at least for the onset of the season) at LCB. He anchored the defense at Charlton, and barring any health issues, Hreidarrson will take an increased role in the defensive game plan.

Right back should be an interesting call. In addition to Portsmouth veteran Kaboul, youngsters Cranie and Wilson will also be vying for the spot. I like the idea of rotating the two younger players in and getting more of a feel of how well they handle the job. While playing for the U-21 England team, Cranie publicly announced that he is ready “to show what (he) can do” for the squad.

Kaboul is reliable and proven, and will be an asset to the defense no matter where he’s assigned to play.

I like Belhadj at LB, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see him playing in the midfield this year. Would like to see him play winger-and hopefully finish that Maradona this year.

We’ve brought “The Axe” Mokoena in from Blackburn, who’s versatility and size should make him a solid choice for CB.

So-

LB: Belhadj
LCB: Hreidarsson/Mokoena
RCB: Kaboul/Mokoena
RB: Cranie/Wilson

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• Portsmouth Shirts |  July 3rd, 2009 at 2:57 am

  
  
  

  It’s going to be very strange next year with no Campbell or Distin, i know we didn’t have the best f years last year but these guys have been a rock for us in previous seasons.

  

• Daryl |  July 3rd, 2009 at 1:33 pm

  
  
  

  Mokoena was a rock for South Africa at the Confed Cup. Did Pompey get him on a Bosman? If so, that’s a great bit of business. Especially with a cool nickname like “The Axe” thrown in at no extra cost.

  

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