If anyone thinks Stephen Reid can play as a defensive midfielder they seriously need to sit down and watch him play. He is the closest we have to Steven Gerrard. He is a box to box player who wants to make powerful runs carrying the ball towards the opposition box. He does not have, and should not be asked to show, the discipline to do the job Carsley is doing for us. At Blackburn he has always had either Robbie Savage or Aaron Mokoena doing that alongside him.
Both Reids together would be over run in midfield. Carsley is essential, and once he goes Joey O'Brien will be essential
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