Deep lying playmaker position doesn't require that quick legs. That's why many players go there at the end of their careers: Pirlo, Schweinsteiger, Arteta, Cazorla, Scholes, Dembele, Thiago Motta and many more.

But they need fast players around them (and Milivojevic is a diffcult one, cause he's not that fast). Other option would be to play Milivojevic in the deep lying role and get another fast, strong midfielder besides him (someone like Livermore).

Joe Allen has been fairly gash all season. Alongside most of Stoke’s players. Zouma has been the biggest disappointment for me though. Maybe there is a chance to pick him up cheaply and let Roy work his magic. Not that we really need another centre half, so maybe i’ll pipe down.

Vive le Roy!