And who do you think would be better then Richards? Van der Wiel? He's also injury prone with a lack of experience on the highest level. He also has a not quite successful season behind him... Dani Alves? No way to get him for decent money and we certainly don't want to help the scum to buy Sanchez and Fabregas. Maicon? Nope, 29, not worth the money needed. Santon? Inter won't sell him cheaply since they look at him as a long term Maicon replacement. Srna? From what I've heard he doesn't want to leave Shakktar and he's also 29. Ramos? Real won't sell him. Lahm? Bayern won't sell him and he wouldn't come. Walker? Could be decent, but Spuds won't sell him to us. But anyway, City won't sell Richards to us, because he's their best right back and they don't need the money. On the other hand, we are not desperate for a right back and we wouldn't pay the money they would ask for Richards either. Best thing we could do? Keep playing Ivanovic there and give Ferreira and Bosingwa a go from time to time. Bane has been outstanding for 2 seasons and after Cech our best player in 2010/2011. He doesn't deserve to be benched with his commitment and consistency over the 2 ongoing years. There is something Andre said that really made me grow my respect for him and that was that you need to value what you already have.