http://www.soccernet.com/england/news/2002/1216/20021216afcvieira.html Gilberto really needs to have a rest, he's looked a yard short lately. It seems like all our midfielders are fit again now, so the battle for places is really on. I'd like to see Keown continue for a while too, even if Cygan recovers from his injury.
I agree that Silva has been one step slow. I believe he has played 90 minutes in nearly every fixture we have played. Pretty good for a new guy who is still adapting to English football.