centre back

I for one would like to see another centre-back brought in over the next couple of weeks as cover to replace the departed Ricardo Carvalho.

And the ambitious centre-back has admitted a move to a club fighting for a place in Europe would appeal to him.

But even when fit, the Swiss centre back is not taking his place in the Arsenal starting line-up for granted.

Legrottaglie himself had a fine game at centre back, and he has again been rewarded with a call-up to the Italy national team.

This led to the introduction of a centre-back to stop the opposing centre-forward, and tried to balance defensive and offensive playing.

It was only a question of keeping working hard, and he proved that he is a good centre-back and not at the end of his career just yet.

The centre-back snapped: "I am staying put and that's all there is to say on the matter. "

Daniel is a centre back who can bring the ball forward and score goals, not just from set pieces as he showed on Saturday.

Henry expressed his delight at the signing of close pal William Gallas, saying that he was the best centre-back in the world.

It was very difficult. I think Song has all the attributes to play centre back and was a bit concerned about Sol's muscular problems.

The arrival of new boss Rafael Benitez changed all this, with the Scouser getting the permanent centre-back slot he'd always craved.

Wenger confirmed: "We needed a centre-back of quality and experience if possible, and at the right price - he was all of that. "

"I still have a contract with two years left on it and the boss (Arsene Wenger) wants me to stay, " said the towering centre-back.

Ledley King is a perennial injury concern and Jonathan Woodgate, his fellow centre-back, is yet to recover from his chronic groin problem.

Centre-back Per Mertesacker says he ignores the razor for a few days.

Fellow centre-back Rio Ferdinand, who did not fly with the team on Monday morning, is rested.

But Wenger has defended his old centre back, insisting that Campbell has the strength of character to move into a coaching role.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says his search for a new centre-back is going nowhere as he seeks to bring in quality.

Now, the cultured centre back himself has responded to the rumours, quashing any likelihood of a move away from Merseyside.

Benitez admits he is delighted to have landed his man and feels the centre-back can become a genuine threat at set pieces for his new team.

Therefore, the midfielder has firsthand experience of why the centre- back is so revered both on and off the pitch at Anfield.

I've played centre-back for the majority of my career, but I also enjoy playing full-back.

Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini thinks United's Nemanja Vidic is the best centre-back in the world.

A source close to the club said a deal is close for Adam, while Liverpool are also still in the hunt for Bolton centre back Gary Cahill.

Liverpool are looking at further reinforcements in the wide areas, another striker, a left-back and cover at centre back.

Liverpool today agreed a deal with AEK Athens for centre-back Sotirios Kyrgiakos, subject to a medical.

But if your centre back is at sixes and sevens, there is little the rest of the squad can do to counteract that.

When he plays centre back and I'm at right-back, it is the same.

Mangala has experience playing at both left-back and centre-back, areas where Arsenal and Liverpool are keen on strengthening.

Recentlydeparted to Genoa, the rugged centre-back was just the tonic theTuscans needed as they rebuilt their top Division reputation.

England centre back John Terry has revealed that he still has much to prove at international level.

Hoyte kicked off the campaign at centre back but played the full 90 minutes against Fulham as a right back.

Gallas focused on Gunners Under-fire Arsenal centre back William Gallas has admitted being focused on his club duties.

Technically he is very good - but as well he is very versatile and quick on the turn which is a great quality for a centre-back.

The centre -back could not hold back the tears and said farewell amid a standing ovation.

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The Liverpool centre-back has endured a stop-start season with the problem and will now use the international break to recuperate.

Centre-back Giorgio Chiellini spoke about his side's campaign and the potential return of Fabio Cannavaro.

We did a lot of possession work that day. We had another game at the end and I played centre back with Sotirios Kyrgiakos.

And Mourinho is likely to switch Michael Essien to centre-back, alongside skipper John Terry.

They certainly need a left-back, arguably a centre-back and probably another striker.

The key reason is the absence of centre-back Kolo Toure for around a month while he plays in the African Nations Cup with Ivory Coast.

If we had conceded a goal I would have been bombarded with questions about why I don't buy a centre back! They have to take credit.

The Serbian centre-back says victory in the Luzhniki Stadium would be the best way to celebrate turning 28.

Essien especially is a credit to the team and himself, unselfishly filling the centre-back role again - William Gallas take note.

The centre back picked up a problem to his medial knee ligament at Villarreal on Tuesday and, as a result, will be sidelined for 10 weeks.

Chelsea reserve and youth team centre-back Harry Worley has gone on loan to Doncaster Rovers for one month.

Centre back is the natural position for a captain.

The Swiss centre back lasted just half an hour of the friendly in Austria.

Jeffrey Bruma: Centre-back, made over 30 appearances for the Academy and Reserves last season.

Jacket centre back seam require re-pressing, to remove traces of seam pucker.

Portugal recover from a poor first-half to trounce Belgium 4-0 with Carvalho at centre-back and Ferreira at left-back.

The 29-year-old centre back moved to Emirates Stadium in part exchange for Ashley Cole on transfer deadline day.

Cheltenham born 16-year-old centre-back Eric Dier has put pen to paper on a deal, making him the first Englishman to play for the club.

The good thing is that Sergio can play both on the right wing and as a centre back, and that's where I can get my chance.

I don't think there is anything better in a team than a solid centre-back partnership.

Thomas is primarily a left-footed centre back, but he's multi-functional and can also play at left back.

Martin Kelly has all the attributes to play at centre-back in the future, according to first-team coach Steve Clarke.

Belfast-born Jonathan Evans is a tall and agile centre-back.

The Danish centre-back signed a new five-year contract earlier this month to keep him at Anfield until 2014.

I do feel we need to find a centre-back, as we seem a bit short at the back, and that's a worry.

David Wheater has signed for Bolton from Middlesbrough, which could pave the way for 25 year-old centre-back Gary Cahill to join Arsenal.

The 19-year-old Swiss centre back becomes the third young player in recent weeks to announce a long-term deal with the Club.

The 29 year-old centre-back made his debut for the Cottagers in January 2008 and also has 65 international caps under his belt.

Player profile: England U19 centre-back Martin Kelly graduated to Melwood in the summer of 2007.

We have four centre backs, so I can't say Ramos will actually play a lot as a centre back because the squad was built this way.

But fortune didn't always favour the centre back.

Do you see Ramos as a centre-back or a right winger?

The 29-year-old has been in regular action in the past two months and played at centre-back in last weekend's win over Fulham.

It will depend very much upon how our situation looks at centre-back.

France won 2-1 with a second-half stoppage time goal, Gallas playing the whole game at centre-back.

Caceres is a centre-back but he can also adapt to play on the left and right side.

I don't care if I play as a centre back or as a full back.

Over the last two season I don't see anyone who's played better than Jamie at centre-back, certainly not in the Premiership,

It doesn't matter what position you play - if you're a centre-back or left-back or midfielder, you must try.

"For a centre-back, his technique is probably the best in the game. " - Sir Alex Ferguson

Redknapp will make a move for young Blackburn centre-back Phil Jones. (People)

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