Btay Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 7 hours ago, London Blue said: Pickford Kenny Mina Keane Nkounkou Doucoure Delph Bernard Iwobi Richarlison Gordon dont mind this. Get it done in the first half. Wouldnt mind seeing Siggy in there somewhere for Delph maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbanyNYToffee Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 Pickford Kenny Keane Digne Nkounkou Iwobi Delph Siggy Gordon Kean Bernard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 Same team as in the prior round, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 Fuck it I've changed my mind I'm hoping to see the same line up as the Palace one. Let's go for this and win a trophy! Palfy and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaiah Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 If any of our B team (which now I think of as the likes of Bernie, Siggy, Iwobi, Walcott, Davies, Kean, Delph) give a shit about ever playing in the first 11 again then this is exactly the game they need to impress in. Premier League opposition who've just had a big win. I really want us to win this match but I'd gamble on the side that won the last round, with 3 A-listers ready to be subbed on if we need it. There's zero sense keeping those players around on their insane wages if we're not going to trust them in a game like this. If they've any professional pride they'll rise to the occasion. London Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 22 minutes ago, Isaiah said: If any of our B team (which now I think of as the likes of Bernie, Siggy, Iwobi, Walcott, Davies, Kean, Delph) give a shit about ever playing in the first 11 again then this is exactly the game they need to impress in. Premier League opposition who've just had a big win. I really want us to win this match but I'd gamble on the side that won the last round, with 3 A-listers ready to be subbed on if we need it. There's zero sense keeping those players around on their insane wages if we're not going to trust them in a game like this. If they've any professional pride they'll rise to the occasion. The modern game is a squad game. Many of the players you mention our regularly in the league match day squads, they are not the "B" team they are options for Carlo to use. Current first team players will get injured, suspended, lose form and the other players will have to step in and step up. I am pretty sure they give a "shit" about playing for us. If you saw the Fleetwood match you will of witnessed how happy they were to be playing and the team spirit. They have the opportunity to fight for a starting place in the league and so far many of them have impressed. By having strength in depth we have competition for places, which is something we have sorely lacked in recent years. We also have different options for different opponents. I have faith that the players who have played in the cup so far will step up against West Ham, and I will be cheering them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 I would go as close to full-strength as possible We need to start winning trophies at some point It’s against Premier League opposition this time , and I think West Ham will take it seriously We have Brighton at home Saturday , so no travelling and then it’s the international break so the players have plenty of time to rest and recover After the break the fixtures are more or less back to normal so we should go for it Romey 1878, Matt, London Blue and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said: I would go as close to full-strength as possible We need to start winning trophies at some point It’s against Premier League opposition this time , and I think West Ham will take it seriously We have Brighton at home Saturday , so no travelling and then it’s the international break so the players have plenty of time to rest and recover After the break the fixtures are more or less back to normal so we should go for it I'd at least drop Doucoure or Allan into midfield. Keep winning and keep the momentum going. duncanmckenzieismagic and Btay 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 It won't be a good call by Ancellotti to go with a weakened side. Start with quality and adjust accordingly if we get a comfortable lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Watching on Carabao pay per view, make it money well invested COYB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Didnt expect that line up but pretty strong. Digne at CB with them starting Haller is a bit nervy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 no fucking around with this line up!! he want to to win this cup if he can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 I love that we now have a proper squad. Agree with you Rob and he'll have the players really wanting it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 11 minutes ago, RuffRob said: no fucking around with this line up!! he want to to win this cup if he can Bar one obvious exception. Other than that and a weird back 4, it’s looking strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Would prefer Bernard for Delph but apart from that its a great line up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 I'm not a fan of this line-up at all. Digne v Haller is a problem especially with two decent crossers of the ball up against back up full backs. The bigger problem is midfield. There is no energy in those 3 at all and whilst its not like West Ham have a great midfield, its going back to the horrors of last season. The only positive is that there will be 3 men instead of 2. I was really confident before but now I am a bit nervy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Interesting to not even see Kean on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, Sibdane said: Interesting to not even see Kean on the bench. yeah, I noticed that. I think we can read plenty in to that. It didn't really look like he wanted to be here last week, and now actually thinking he may not be here next week!!! No point in keeping player who's not up for putting the shirt on, if that is what is going on with him. Anyway, plenty of players who want to get on the pitch. I would have liked to have seen Awobi or Bernard on ahead of Gyfi - both those did well last week (better than Gyfi), and must be disappointed to be on the bench. Watching on the game on the carabo cup streaming site - seem spoilt having now been able to see every game in the box this season!!! although at a cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 13 minutes ago, Sibdane said: Interesting to not even see Kean on the bench. Nor Gomes. My concern is playing James. He clearly doesn't yet have the 90-minute stamina demanded by the Premier League, and I don't trust the likes of Noble to not try to hobble him. I'd much rather that Gordon or Bernard started instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 13 minutes ago, Sibdane said: Interesting to not even see Kean on the bench. Missed that, it is concerning. Adds fuel to the fire that he might be off..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Just now, Cornish Steve said: Nor Gomes. My concern is playing James. He's clearly doesn't yet have the stamina demanded by the Premier League, and I don't trust the likes of Noble to not try to hobble him. I'd much rather that Gordon or Bernard started instead. I don't think Gomes is able to do two games a week at the moment. We have Bernard and Iwobi to replace (not that you can) James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, London Blue said: I don't think Gomes is able to do two games a week at the moment. And James is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 I'm not sure we should read loads into Kean. It is definitely a surprise but it might not mean as much as you think. Carlo has picked this team knowing that the problems will be at the back and in midfield and so he has loaded the side full of those options. Up front, Richarlison can always move forward and someone else can go on the wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Dom's the man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Michael "Pirlo" Keane with the assist. That was tasty. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 What a touch and finish from Dom! thought Keane had played himself into trouble there Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 What a fantastic goal. Keane... who the fuck knew haha! And what about the control and finish from DCL. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 DCL baby!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 What a turn from Keane to start that move! Great control and finish from DCL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Great goal... What a first touch that was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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