Our lineup next season:
------------Foster-----------
Neville----Rio----Vidic----Evra
-------Carrick–Hargreaves—
Ronaldo-----Scholes*-----Rooney
-------------Owen*------------
*Lita/Bent possibly instead of Owen, Rooney instead of Scholes with Giggs on the left
In alternative formation:
------------Foster------------
Neville-------Rio----Vidic--------Evra
Ronaldo–Carrick–Hargreaves–Giggs*
------------Rooney-----------------
---------------Owen----------------
*Rooney may be moved wide left and Scholes brought in for the bigger games to play as the attacking midfielder. Owen could be either Bent or Lita.
Owen would be my first choice striker signing, but Bent or Lita i feel are more realistic targets for us. I think Carrick will be Scholes long term replacement as long as he develops more attacking prowess. He has the passing ability and composure that’s for sure. In fact, i wouldn’t be surprised if we see Rooney in the Scholes position over the next 5 years, so don’t be surprised if he is eased into midfield. He’s gaining experience all over the pitch, mind.