When injuries struck in 2016 -- especially at center back , where Liam Ridgewell missed one - third of the games .
Nat Borchers suffered a career - ending injury -- Porter turned to stop - gap measures .
When injuries struck in 2016 -- especially at center back , where Liam Ridgewell missed one - third of the games and Nat Borchers suffered a career - ending injury -- Porter turned to stop - gap measures .