Fearandloathingpart2 asks: Three right backs in the squad but no Max Johnston. Is he injured again, does he have the wrong attitude for Clarke, or does Clarke genuinely just rate Ralston higher?
double quotation markI thought Johnston had a very difficult time when he came on in Copenhagen at the start of the World Cup campaign. Clarke is of course fiercely loyal and emphasises the club feel within this squad but I think the reality is he does rate Ralston higher. Hickey is by far and away the outstanding right back. Patterson needs a transfer from Everton to reignite his career and, like Johnston, is far better on the attacking elements from right back then he is defending.