We obviously had a good defensive record last year but the caveat is that in about 20 out of 23 games at St Mary's, the opposition didn't attack, they left one up front and just defended. When we were put under pressure in away games, I felt that Davis at times, but in particular Harding and Seaborne were found wanting and if it were down to me, neither of those two would be first choice in my back 4. Lots seem to assume that the NPC will be a fest of flowing football fromt he opposition but it really won't be - more teams will come to SMS thinking they can win but the standard is not going to be Barcelona, there is still going to be lots of hoofing it forward. This is why I'd go with a back 4 of Richardson - Fonte - Jaidi - Dickson. To be fair, it doesn't matter which of our right backs play.
If we could sign a new left footed centre back then I would and sell Seaborne on - you watch him the next time the ball is pinging round our box - he'll be the one asking what day it is.