Implications of a Richards/Robinson Pairing

1) The most important one is it leaves us less vulnerable when we get caught with numbers pushing forward. We have rarely if ever had two center backs with their athleticism. Both have the ability to cover the smaller quicker forwards and the bigger more physical ones. As a corollary, we should be more comfortable sending numbers forward, which will help the attack.

2) Who is the organizer? There is a reason most teams like an experienced vocal leader in the back. Sometimes it is the...

Implications of a Richards/Robinson Pairing