Derry were dominant in all sectors in the opening period, with James Kielt particularly impressive at midfield.
He produced a superb run around in midfield with Brian O'Driscoll before Gordon D'Arcy freed Horgan.
The heart of Bayern's midfield, Bastian Schweinsteiger, was on that occasion inconsolable, mirroring Kuffour.
But the U's were swamped in midfield by a well-organised Wrexham side and struggled for chances.
The second half was largely a dour affair and it quickly evolved into a midfield scrap.
"Certainly a couple of midfield players have been identified and we're optimistic, " he added.
The player then set about convincing the coach that he could play in midfield.
Premier League midfield duo Steven Pienaar of Everton and Fulham's Kagiso Dikgacoi were both selected.
Centre Anthony Allen rounded prop Iestyn Thomas in midfield and found lock George Skivington in support.
The midfield and defenders snapped into tackles as Greece was left looking slow and confused.
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Jonathan Spratt and Gareth Owen form an inexperienced midfield partnership after an injury crisis at centre.
They play with one forward but with a lot of very good players in midfield.
Sprinting from the midfield, Lloyd connected on a dead-aim header into the back of the net.
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His withdrawal means Voller could be short of inspiration in midfield at the World Cup.
Chop and change midfield if you like, but keep your back four and goalkeeper together.
Meanwhile manager Roy Keane has offered new contracts to midfield pair Liam Trotter and Shane O'Connor.
Winger Sackey acknowledged England's most promising moves were down to Wilkinson's influence in midfield.
Martin can play at right-back or in midfield and came through the scholarship ranks with Wealdstone.
Ray Parlour is available to replace Petit in midfield after six weeks out with ankle trouble.
At least we have learned that Owen Hargreaves can play in that sitting midfield role.
Dan Gordon bossed midfield for Loughinisland while Christopher Killen hit four points for An Riocht.
Chances were now at a premium, as the midfield became congested and players scrapped for possession.
Andrew Mumford drove them from midfield, his vision opening up a number of chances.
But Sunderland, prompted by the impressive if slightly rotund Andy Reid in midfield, started to settle.
At 6-foot-4 and rail-thin, he strolled through the midfield sporting his trademark beard and headband.
Chris Baird, Grant McCann, Damien Johnson, Steve Davis and McGinn will form a five-man midfield.
So defensively they might have difficulties, but in midfield and attack they have options to spare.
"We are looking at James to play midfield, most probably at 12, " he said.
And with the play congested in midfield, both sides laboured to create scoring opportunities.
Celtic have struggled to find an adequate replacement in midfield since Lennon hung up his boots.
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