You're kidding right? If we buy Ribery maybe things will change, but as long as Ronaldo plays right wing, we need a good crosser of the ball at right back who can overlap Ronaldo.
Another thing - I think that during our run of wins towards the end of the season our frontline was a fluid, constantly changing front 4 when in attack. I think this is why Fergie continually played Saha (apart from the drama with Ruud). He pulls defenders out wide, creating space for others.
I still think that if Ruud has a good world cup we should do everything in our power to keep him, and he can do this. For Holland he plays with 2 wingers either side, holds the ball up, and often drops back to make a run. In the so-called 4-2-3-1 (or 4-3-3) at Barca, Eto'o often does this. I don't see why it couldn't work with Ruud, with Rooney (at his best when running at defenders), Ronaldo (same) and Ribery just behind. The 2 CMs in this formation would need to be a deep-lying playmaker (could Scholes do this, making the odd run forward? Remember he has a great passing range) and the defensive mid who breaks up play (Diarra).
Just a thought
