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Post by FullerMagic on Apr 10, 2008 16:04:28 GMT
4PM UPDATE: LAWRENCE'S COVENTRY HOPES FADING
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LIAM Lawrence's hopes of being sent to Coventry with Stoke on Saturday appear to be fading.
Tony Pulis sounded less than optimistic today when weighing up the chances of Lawrence returning from the groin strain sidelining him against Crystal Palace on Monday.
"He certainly hasn't trained today," said Pulis. "We'll leave it as late as possible, then take it from there.
"It's not just his goals, but his set-plays and the quality going into the box.
"Unfortunately, the strain is on the right-hand side of his groin and so he is obviously going to aggravate it every time he kicks the ball.
"If not this week, then hopefully he?'l be fit for the Bristol City game next week."
Meanwhile, Pulis has praised Jon Parkin's attitude to being one of only two senior players - along with long-term injury vicitim Marlon Broomes - in yesterday's reserve defeat at Bradford City.
Acknowledging Parkin's failure to hold down a regular first-team spot this term, he stated: "I was hoping Jon would come in and take the bull by the horns, but it hasn't happened.
"But he?s a great lad and gave it a real go in the reserves. Mark O'Connor (reserve boss) was very pleased with his attitude."
Surely we won't see Cresswell again? 
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Post by mikeyb99 on Apr 10, 2008 16:06:40 GMT
It's bound to be Cresswell in that case.
Shit.
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Post by scfclifer on Apr 10, 2008 16:07:37 GMT
[glow=red,2,300][shadow=red,left,300][/shadow][/glow]
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Post by Stick It On Cort's Head on Apr 10, 2008 16:08:05 GMT
Prefer Cressy to that over rated pile of shit that is Gifton Shole -Williams....
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Post by stokelad on Apr 10, 2008 16:08:26 GMT
anyone but cresswell  |
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Post by CrazyPotter on Apr 10, 2008 16:08:46 GMT
Atleast Gifton knew where the back of the net was!
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Post by CrazyPotter on Apr 10, 2008 16:09:18 GMT
Sidibe on the right wing anyone? |
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Post by scfclifer on Apr 10, 2008 16:09:30 GMT
At least ricardo should be starting ??? ;d
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Post by jezzascfc on Apr 10, 2008 16:11:30 GMT
Bothroyd would be my choice, but he can't play if we have Nash, Riggott, Pearson and Ameobi starting, as seems likely.
The other option is to start Dicko or Griff at left back, freeing Pugh to play in his proper position of centre mid, and push Rory across to the right. That would be preferable to watching Cresswell huff and puff his way, to no great effect, down the touchline.
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Post by FullerMagic on Apr 10, 2008 16:13:04 GMT
I'd bring in Simo for Nash and play Bothroyd. You'd think Pulis would go for the Delap-Pugh-Whelan-Pearson option though. Unless he sticks with Cresswell. |
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Post by CrazyPotter on Apr 10, 2008 16:13:24 GMT
TP gets all sweaty at the thought of Cresswell working ard down the wings to no avail.
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Post by luke45 on Apr 10, 2008 16:14:29 GMT
i agree with jezza, dicko at left-back, pugh in the centre and delap wide right sounds ok.
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Post by SegaMegaDave on Apr 10, 2008 16:14:51 GMT
Drop nash, Put Simo in goal, and Bothroyd to replace Lawrence.
I thought Bothroyd played well and would like to see him start.
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Post by serpico on Apr 10, 2008 16:17:14 GMT
Any official word on Gallagher ?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2008 16:18:40 GMT
bollox - thats damaged our chances then  "Unfortunately, the strain is on the right-hand side of his groin and so he is obviously going to aggravate it every time he kicks the ball"Play him on the left then!!!  |
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Post by JoeStoke on Apr 10, 2008 16:36:34 GMT
bummer! tht means creswell will play!
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Post by knowles on Apr 10, 2008 16:51:07 GMT
We are kidding ourselve sif we seriously think Cresswell won't play. It is going to happen.
Like you have all said- he will give his all for the cause. Sadly, he just is not good enough- especially when stuck in his 'wrong' position.
I pray LL is back for Bristol City!
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Post by Stick It On Cort's Head on Apr 10, 2008 16:52:06 GMT
bollox - thats damaged our chances then "Unfortunately, the strain is on the right-hand side of his groin and so he is obviously going to aggravate it every time he kicks the ball"Play him on the left then!!! Like that will make a difference, he is one footed so he will keep turning onto his right ;D |
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Post by robin1302 on Apr 10, 2008 17:36:05 GMT
bollox - thats damaged our chances then "Unfortunately, the strain is on the right-hand side of his groin and so he is obviously going to aggravate it every time he kicks the ball"Play him on the left then!!! ;D |
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Post by dadofsam on Apr 10, 2008 17:51:04 GMT
We will be going to Coventry with the aim of hanging on and containing - there will be no "going for it", this is the man who played 6 defensive players last game of the season when we needed goals.
That means Cresswell
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