Wing backs play such a significant role in a 3-5-2 formation, acting as wingers when in possession and generally defenders out of it and Tymon's all action style off the left flank has helped Stoke assert themselves as play-off contenders to this point.

It was difficult to predict what path Tymon was on when he spent half a season in the Liga Portugal but his future firmly lies at the bet365 Stadium, at a club with ambitions of earning promotion back to the Premier League.

The Verdict

 

 

Defeat at Bristol City in midweek has the Potters nervously looking over their shoulders as they prepare to host Blackburn Rovers this afternoon. Stoke have only lost once at home in the league all season and will not be far away from the top six if they can sustain that form.

With the injury list mounting in recent weeks it will be interesting to see where Michael O'Neill looks to strengthen come the turn of the year, but one area that that is definitely not necessary is at left wing back. Alfie Doughty, 21, has recently returned from injury, which has plagued his Stoke career since arriving in the last winter transfer window, and in him and Tymon the Potters are very well stocked on the left flank.