Distin regarded himself as a central defender and had many an argument when Sir Bobby continued to play him at left-back. In the end he left to join Man City ... on condition he played in the centre of the defence.
26-year-old Ilunga is said to be in Kevin Keegan's sights, but I get the feeling there could be trouble brewing IF he does come on board at St James' Park, because we all know left-back is the position KK is desperate to fill.