“Being a centre-half myself, I know we’ve had one of the best goals against all season,” said Coyle.

Source: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/sport/no-case-for-rams-defence-282560/

But Simon Bassey, who was involved in his scouting, believes the left-sided centre-half can push for a first-team spot this term.

Source: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/simon-bassey-plots-portsmouth-first-team-entrance-for-highly-regarded-bristol-city-newcomer-3978300

Howe has also previously played Welshman Dummett at centre-half, suggesting that as a preferred position.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/eddie-howes-left-back-headache-28060374

I tell you what, I would have loved to play against a centre-half who in the dying minutes was operating in the other team's box.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/kieran-trippier-deserves-rousing-reception-28338243

‘John Stones is the best centre-half in the Premier League at the moment,’ added the Manchester United legend.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/10/rio-ferdinand-snubs-william-saliba-and-names-premier-leagues-best-defender-19635673/

Richardson, 50, who previously spent four years playing at centre-half for Shippy, was ultimately forced to quit playing after suffering multiple cruciate ligament knee injuries between 2007 and 2009.

Source: https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/sport/football/burntisland-shipyard-manager-lee-richardson-using-his-old-bosss-training-methods-4201756

Tannadice captain Docherty and powerful centre-half Holt both made the switch from Maryhill over the close-season, ensuring they will receive a hostile reception on their first return west.

Source: https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-united/4789170/tony-watt-dundee-united-partick-thistle-firhill/

The 36-year-old centre-half, who has registered more than 400 appearances during a professional career spanning nearly two decades, has spent the last two seasons at Wetherby Road.

Source: https://www.harrogateadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/harrogate-towns-former-bradford-city-stalwart-rory-mcardle-to-retire-from-football-4125570

The centre-half has been used sparingly by Robins in the holding role in which he’s utilised by Jamaica.

Source: https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-match-analysis-leeds-28305081

The centre-half is the furthest player forward for United, who go straight down the other end in search of the equaliser.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united-manchester-city-live-stream-premier-league-2023-b2400189.html

The centre-half made over 700 career appearances after making his debut for Livorno in 2000.

Source: https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2023/12/12/you-have-been-my-everything-giorgio-chiellini-calls-time-on-career/

The centre-half played a key part in Tranmere's promotion to League One in 2018/19, his third promotion in successive seasons, and won the club's Young Player of the Season award.

Source: https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-third-one-in-for-cobblers-as-club-sign-former-walsall-and-tranmere-rovers-defender-4219283

The centre-half was outfought by Doyle for the St Pat’s leveller but improved afterwards making some good tackles.

Source: https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/bohemians-v-st-pats-fai-cup-final-ratings-jamie-lennon-and-joe-redmond-lead-way-for-saints/a115690922.html

The Croatian centre-half, 16, is attracting interest from Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City, according to the Daily Mail.

Source: https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2023/04/25/football-rumours-manchester-united-step-up-chase-to-sign-harry-kane/

Their top scorer in the league with two goals, the centre-half Elkan Baggott, is injured.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jan/07/gillingham-leicester-fa-cup-third-round-match-report

The Whites felt they had a strong case for a penalty when Gnonto was hauled to the floor by Baggies centre-half Cedric Kipre shortly before half-time, but referee Scott immediately waved away the young Italian's protestations.

Source: https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/fair-west-bromwich-albion-coach-carlos-corberan-discusses-leeds-united-penalty-claim-4461484

The young centre-half was linked tentatively with the Owls this summer after his released by Premier League side Bournemouth.

Source: https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/sheffield-wednesday-players-linked-transfer-27331624