MikeO Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Forgot they were playing league cup tonight; lets hope Sheffield United take them all the way (and preferably beat them to keep their morale on the wane). Wheels have come off for them big-time in recent games, really need to be looking at three points, and I think we have a good chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 They have lost their way slightly just now. But will still be a tough game. It's up to us. If we can play with some intensity for more than 15 minutes, we'll do it. If we fanny around, it will be a lot tougher. Kev627 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 And Southampton are losing right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veedublin Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Just looking at the injuries/suspensions page... Barry's back, obviously... But I noticed that McCarthy is the only player on the injuries list. (Miralles not yet.) Does that mean Stones is healthy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 And Southampton are losing right now. Was hoping for extra time and them to go out on pens . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Does that mean Stones is healthy? He was on the bench last night . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veedublin Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 He was on the bench last night . Nice. Streamed the game at work, so didn't catch all the bits and bobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Big game this, agree with Mike that we should be looking for 3 points. Need Kev fit though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesey05 Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Got tickets for this one as i'm only down the road albeit in the home supports end. Mouth taped shut and sat on hands for this one (if we score of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty747 Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 If Bobby sends out the right starting eleven with the right tactics and they all play well we can win this. But it needs a strong defensive performance and pace on the counter attack. Just pretend it's Wolfsburg away again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 If Bobby sends out the right starting eleven with the right tactics and they all play well we can win this. But it needs a strong defensive performance and pace on the counter attack. Just pretend it's Wolfsburg away again.With that approach we can win the league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesey05 Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Yes, I take your point Matt. What I was trying to say was that we can't afford any stupid mistakes against a team who are very well equipped to punish us. Even though we have had some good news about Mirallas I cant see him making the team for Southampton. We need Howard to be at the top of his game, Baines and Coleman to be disciplined in defense and sensible going forward. Jags has to start and maybe Stones alongside him. I would also like to see Besic keep his place alongside either Barry or Mccarthy. In front of them a fluid 3of Eto'o, Barkley and Naismith with Lukaku up front and Kone to come off the bench. leave Barry well away from the starting line up. He has been shocking of late. Besic and Barkley had there best games the season in the holding roles so lets not move them around. Think the only forced change will be Eto or Osman in for Mirallas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Sodding phone! Sorry Rusty, accidentally deleted your post trying to quote it I was only teasing. For me, it's Baines who has to be the more disciplined FB, Clyne is having a good season from what I've seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Sodding phone! Sorry Rusty, accidentally deleted your post trying to quote it Luckily Milesey quoted it so it's still there . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Luckily Milesey quoted it so it's still there .Yeah, I saw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elston Gunnn Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 I would also like to see Besic keep his place alongside either Barry or Mccarthy. In front of them a fluid 3of Eto'o, Barkley and Naismith with Lukaku up front.... In Mirallas's absence, RM might start McGeady or even Pienaar, but maybe he will go with rusty747's recommendation. In which case "fluidity" must be key, as all of Eto'o, Barkley, and Naismith seem far more effective in the middle of the pitch than on the wings. The promise of fluidity is that Southampton defenders will be confused by the random-seeming positioning of 3 attacking mids. The downside, I suppose, is that the fluid trio will themselves be confused. I rather like rusty747's suggestion for this particular fixture. Maybe it would get us off to a fine beginning to 4 matches in 13 days. [i realize the real challenge will be 3 matches in 7 festive days. For this reason, I prefer to see McCarthy withheld v. Southampton.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 is it only mods that can delete a post ? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty747 Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 (edited) I think us mere mortals can only delete our own. No worries about the accidental deletion Matt - I feel quite honoured to have been quoted so much Edited December 18, 2014 by rusty747 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Mike deleted a whole thread of mine once the Nazi :shaking fist: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Mike deleted a whole thread of mine once the Nazi :shaking fist: I was distracted by a herd of Wildebeest . chicagoblue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Ooooooh imagine having the power to delete? Raaaaaaahahahahaaaaaaaah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Ooooooh imagine having the power to delete? Raaaaaaahahahahaaaaaaaah. Sometimes I worry about you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 I was distracted by a herd of Wildebeest . There's some two legged ones walking round here with a Benson and Hedges hanging out their mouths but I try not to look, it makes your eyes bleed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Sometimes I worry about you. <DELETE> Damn, didn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Barry will be back, I've no doubt. With rest, he'll be much improved. We forget just how important he's been in games this year. The biggest loss for this game is not Mirallas but McCarthy. I'd like to see Lukaku and Kone paired up front, and Stones in place of Distin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veedublin Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 (edited) Stones in place of Distin. I streamed the game at work, so didn't see every play... but what about Stones in for Jags? It seemed to me that Distin actually had a better game, from what I saw. Jags looked a little weak. (I actually went back to review a few of the post-game comments in the QPR thread, and everyone seemed to rate them both equally there, so I might be off-base.) Edited December 18, 2014 by veedublin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 I streamed the game at work, so didn't see every play... but what about Stones in for Jags? It seemed to me that Distin actually had a better game, from what I saw. Jags looked a little weak. (I actually went back to review a few of the post-game comments in the QPR thread, and everyone seemed to rate them both equally there, so I might be off-base.) Mate you're not even a yard towards first base and been out at that one, second, third and the fella at 4th is whiffing a cigar waiting for you. That's how off base you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veedublin Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 I'm not saying Distin's the be-all end-all. Just the last game. So, they were even-steven last game? (Or were the post-game reviews also off-base, the ones that said they were both serviceable?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 For what's it's worth I've always seen Distin as the main stay of the back four (a minority I know) up until "that". Since his time out he's been ok, but not up to his usual high standards. I actually prefer Stones and Distin as a partnership over Jags and Stones. Matt, MC11 and Aidan 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacs Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 For what's it's worth I've always seen Distin as the main stay of the back four (a minority I know) up until "that". Since his time out he's been ok, but not up to his usual high standards. I actually prefer Stones and Distin as a partnership over Jags and Stones. Up until this season I agree with that. If Jags was out his replacement usually came in and played well with Distin. The same can't be said when Distin was out. Different story this season though. Had to happen eventually, the man can't go on forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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