1.   He plays central defender at Lyn but also have played some games up front -- he has played wide back, midfielder and attacker on our national team.

2.   Cincinnati played eight defenders in the box.

3.   Its speed and quickness and creativity were neutralized by a German decision to play four defenders in a compact alignment.

4.   So Stewart left inbounds passer Cameron Dollar unguarded and chose to play five defenders on four Bruins.

5.   Vest may be tempted to play defender Doug Ithier upfront as he can use Dhalan to partner the fit-again Zaidel Sakup in the heart of defence.

6.   Brown said he had played four defenders because Holland used two wingers.

7.   Dutchman Frank Verlaat signed from Auxerre in the summer gives them a ball playing defender at the back while Bulgarian midfielder Krasimir Balakov provides vision and goals.

8.   Fairclough originally made his name at Nottingham Forest as a ball playing central defender under the tutelage of Brian Clough.