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By Scott Johnson

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: Players shake hands ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham at Etihad Stadium on August 28, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: Players shake hands ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham at Etihad Stadium on August 28, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) /
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 28: Winston Reid of West Ham United receives attention during the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at Etihad Stadium on August 28, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Arfa Griffiths/West Ham United via Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 28: Winston Reid of West Ham United receives attention during the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at Etihad Stadium on August 28, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Arfa Griffiths/West Ham United via Getty Images) /

Centre Back Pairing

One thing many Hammers fans cannot agree on is the two at the back, two of the most important positions. Who do you pick out of Ogbonna, Reid and Ginge?

Last season Bilic favoured Ogbonna and Reid, and I can see why. Ogbonna is a natural choice on the left side due to his left footedness, and his blend of defensive qualities. Ogbonna is strong in the air, quick and good in the tackle. For me he is our best centre back.

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Reid represents the way Bilic wants to play. He is dynamic and the only issue he has is sometimes he can make mistakes. He gets caught out of position and sometimes looses his man when marking, but technically he is great. If he can sort those out he’s a perfect Premier League defender.

Ginge is amazing. He’s as old fashioned as you get when it comes to modern centre backs, but he still manages it. He’s great in the air and solid in the tackle, although he can be caught out. Given his age he does lack acceleration and a quick turn, which can be exploited by top players. I even remember Benteke doing that last season in the FA Cup, thankfully the Belgian had an awful day in front of goal but the threat remains.

Ginge and Ogbonna is probably best against Watford, given the physical nature of the Watford strikers. They will not run at the defence, meaning Ginge’s weaknesses won’t be shown up.

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