I would rather see Rickets with someone younger, Martin as cover, then Reda as LB with Stokes and Haynes to battle it out for cover. You also have Reda as cover for CB positions. I wouldn't be suprised to see Pennington back on a loan till December with an option until the end of the season.
Two midfielders for me are the real key and a striker. I have a hunch Reading won't go with Samuel
Reda should not play left back for us unless Stokes, Haynes and Kelly-Evans twins injured
We also have Phillips and Willis who could cover
This is the main reason he go injured all the time - Centre back requires less running