Kieran Gibbs

[Midget In A Pinstripe Suit]

Sends completely the wrong message, not just to Ferguson but every other young player in the squad, if he is shunted aside as soon as one of the big boys is fit again. Slav knows this.

And this is the reason he will be overlooked

HOWEVER 

as soon as possible he should play, we saw Sunday how ineffective Perreira and Fillipe were in the first half, a lot of this was down to Ferguson not getting forward down the left flank, this makes the pitch wider and creates space for the attacking midfielders, Gibbs does this superbly

Ferguson is a class act but it should be between him and Furlong, who has been superb, for the right back spot long term

We know Ferguson is more than capable now at either full back position and as cover at center half, a real bonus to the depth of quality in the side

Cuzer

Correct. Injuries and suspensions mean both will play their part this season I’m sure. Also, if Gibbs’ style of play should be what Ferguson should aim to improve on if he wants to displace him permanently. Competition for places is healthy.