We have many options now for all of our back four positions. Alex Pearce, Richard Keogh, Ryan Shotton, Jake Buxton, Shackell will all be vying for the two centre back positions. No doubt that Jason Shackell will be an automatic choice, but who will partner him?
Some will select Pearce as their preferred option, but don't rule out Keogh! Now we have a top class partner for him, he could indeed be a beneficiary of Shackell's return. Could we see the return of the player who was some dominant a couple of seasons ago? I'm sure Paul Clement will have that in his thoughts!
Of course Alex Pearce hasn't joined us to warm the bench and he will be 'chomping at the bit' to get involved.
It looks like we finally have some good competition to take centre! Jake Buxton and Ryan Shotton I feel will play a supporting role this season and not be first choices. I feel for Buxton as he always gives us 100%.
The options at Right Back include Cyrus Christie, Shotton again and new boy Chris Baird. The latter fir me would be the choice, however versatility is the name of his game and he could easily slot in at Centre Half too and even play in the holding role.
It's the signing of Baird that could prove to be the best overall! He ticks so many boxes and could even be Clement's choice for skipper.
Behind the defence Scott Carson and Lee Grant will be competing for the goalkeepers Jersey. Of fans I have asked so far, they are split between the two.
Our big weakness last season was at the back and we do now seem to have the players to tighten things up!
We have many different options!
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