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Post by nott1 on Mar 7, 2017 17:15:32 GMT
Ok let's just sit back and get slaughtered shall we?
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Post by Gods on Mar 7, 2017 17:17:05 GMT
I may be wrong but I just don't see us going in without Crouch.
We will be on the back foot for 97 long minutes and I just think Sparky is going to want us to have an "out", someone to launch the ball up to on the odd occasion we do get hold of the ball.
I've been wrong before though...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2017 17:21:50 GMT
Grant Johnson Shawcross Indi / Muniesa Pieters
Allen Cameron
Arnie Imbula Ramandan
Diouf
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Post by nott1 on Mar 7, 2017 17:33:56 GMT
If you are reading the Oatie MH......RAMADAN MUST START!
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Post by mickstupp on Mar 7, 2017 17:36:22 GMT
I fear a monumental pummelling in this one
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Post by nott1 on Mar 7, 2017 17:39:57 GMT
I fear a monumental pummelling in this one If they are tired like Spurs!
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Post by mickstupp on Mar 7, 2017 17:44:41 GMT
I fear a monumental pummelling in this one If they are tired like Spurs! I'm just hoping Pep rests a few because a front five of Aguero, Sterling, Silva, De Bruyne, and Sane is giving me nightmares, especially with us potentially missing a few aswell.
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Post by mattador78 on Mar 7, 2017 17:59:06 GMT
Just seen that the fa could be sanctioned by UEFA due to our league fixture clashing with champions league
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2017 18:26:35 GMT
0-1, Saido and Diouf on the counterattack in the last few minutes
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Post by lordb on Mar 7, 2017 18:29:53 GMT
Ok let's just sit back and get slaughtered shall we? Or go all out and attack and get slaughtered. Or try a balanced approach...and in all probability still get slaughtered. I do think we can score but it's not to see a few goals for them.
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Post by PB1863 on Mar 7, 2017 19:03:31 GMT
I hate to be defeatist but nobody is expecting us to win so let's play a young, fast and fit team that can run all day and maybe just maybe we can get at least a point. I know it's not a great time to blood young players but maybe it's time especially when expectations are low.
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Post by gingerninja on Mar 7, 2017 19:04:16 GMT
Be nice to show we can play and create chances in a style that would benefit Saido and not suffer a real hammering.
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Post by silverdollar on Mar 7, 2017 19:18:36 GMT
I know that if I see Walters, Crouch or Charlie in the team that I will be rethinking about my stance on Mark Hughes. I'm sorry you three but if this club is to be seen to move forward then there should be no room for these old heroes. The odds say that we stand to lose so put your faith in some of the younger players and some of the ones you've signed.
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Post by lordb on Mar 7, 2017 21:51:46 GMT
The young players would gain more by playing the youth cup game on Friday.
Ngoy could come in of course.
Time to blood Edwards,Verlinden,Soutar and Campbell later in the season.
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Mar 7, 2017 22:16:55 GMT
I may be wrong but I just don't see us going in without Crouch. We will be on the back foot for 97 long minutes and I just think Sparky is going to want us to have an "out", someone to launch the ball up to on the odd occasion we do get hold of the ball. I've been wrong before though... Diouf harrassing Stones all night? It would be my choice.
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Post by StokieNath on Mar 7, 2017 22:56:42 GMT
Me personally i'd start Diouf and Saido up top. With a 4-4-2 formation, Grant Bardsley Muni Shawcross Pieters Shaq Cameron Allen Ramadan Saido Mame Pace and both have been rested. You just know that we'll start with Crouch and hoof it. Bet your bottom dollar that Pep has already solved Leslie's one dimensional tactic. Even by some miracle, if we do win or get a point. I still want him out in the summer.
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Post by maliciousdamage on Mar 7, 2017 23:03:43 GMT
Assuming Arnie is fit: Grant Bardsley Erik Muniesa Ryan Cameron Whelan Arnie Sobhi Diouf Shaqiri I agree with this we have to just have a go, their defence is shocking and doesn't like pace or pressure it's a bit of a we will score more than you scenario. Gung ho I know but we having nothing to lose he should play this team and just tell them to go out and enjoy themselves and don't over think it No doubt Hughes will start with Walters and Crouch though!!
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Post by kustokie on Mar 7, 2017 23:25:36 GMT
0-1, Saido and Diouf on the counterattack in the last few minutes ...of the first half, followed by a pummeling in the second.😜 Just kidding (when maybe not!). Onwards and upwards. UTMP.
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Post by cheeesfreeex on Mar 7, 2017 23:33:45 GMT
Hughes has previously talked about the 3 at the back allowing for an 'extra' defender. Wonder if we'll see a 352, or 343 thing tomorrow, especially with Arnie uncertain. Throws up a few conundrums if Bruno can't feature.. Grant Cameron Shawcross Pieters Diouf Whelan Allen Imbula Ramadan Crouch Berahino
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2017 0:12:01 GMT
Hughes has previously talked about the 3 at the back allowing for an 'extra' defender. Wonder if we'll see a 352, or 343 thing tomorrow, especially with Arnie uncertain. Throws up a few conundrums if Bruno can't feature.. Grant Cameron Shawcross Pieters Diouf Whelan Allen Imbula Ramadan Crouch Berahino wouldn't mind it myself: Grant Bardsley Shawcross Muni Diouf Allen Cameron Pieters Shaq Ramadan Berahino Can see it being the same with Crouch up front, possibly cameron instead of Bardsley and someone else (god knows who) in midfield.
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Post by kustokie on Mar 8, 2017 0:14:07 GMT
Hughes has previously talked about the 3 at the back allowing for an 'extra' defender. Wonder if we'll see a 352, or 343 thing tomorrow, especially with Arnie uncertain. Throws up a few conundrums if Bruno can't feature.. Grant Cameron Shawcross Pieters Diouf Whelan Allen Imbula Ramadan Crouch Berahino I can't see us stopping Man City with Shawcross in the middle protected by Whelan, Allen and Imbula in front of him. Could be a long night.
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Post by cheeesfreeex on Mar 8, 2017 0:26:52 GMT
Hughes has previously talked about the 3 at the back allowing for an 'extra' defender. Wonder if we'll see a 352, or 343 thing tomorrow, especially with Arnie uncertain. Throws up a few conundrums if Bruno can't feature.. Grant Cameron Shawcross Pieters Diouf Whelan Allen Imbula Ramadan Crouch Berahino wouldn't mind it myself: Grant Bardsley Shawcross Muni Diouf Whelan Allen Cameron Pieters Shaq Ramadan Berahino Can see it being the same with Crouch up front, possibly cameron instead of Bardsley and someone else (god knows who) in midfield. I like yours Lilfraise, I'll be the 13th man, in the boozer. Like I said, some conundrums, especially with Bruno out. Grant Bardsley Shawcross Muniesa Diouf Cameron Imbula Pieters Shaqiri Berahino Ramadan
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2017 0:48:04 GMT
wouldn't mind it myself: Grant Bardsley Shawcross Muni Diouf Whelan Allen Cameron Pieters Shaq Ramadan Berahino Can see it being the same with Crouch up front, possibly cameron instead of Bardsley and someone else (god knows who) in midfield. I like yours Lilfraise, I'll be the 13th man, in the boozer. Like I said, some conundrums, especially with Bruno out. Grant Bardsley Shawcross Muniesa Diouf Cameron Imbula Pieters Shaqiri Berahino Ramadan Edited to remove the extra one, although I feel like we'll need 12 to defend against these on our recent form
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Post by bluedave on Mar 8, 2017 1:03:17 GMT
Assuming Arnie is fit: Grant Bardsley Erik Muniesa Ryan Cameron Whelan Arnie Sobhi Diouf Shaqiri I agree with this we have to just have a go, their defence is shocking and doesn't like pace or pressure it's a bit of a we will score more than you scenario. Gung ho I know but we having nothing to lose he should play this team and just tell them to go out and enjoy themselves and don't over think it No doubt Hughes will start with Walters and Crouch though!!
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Post by bluedave on Mar 8, 2017 1:08:44 GMT
Bit confused bud,you say our defence is "shocking", conceeded 29, 5th in Premier, Stoke conceeded 40! Explain please.
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Post by JoeinOz on Mar 8, 2017 2:40:32 GMT
There's always space for optimism. If we score early on we'll only lose 1-4.
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Post by thedeadlyshart on Mar 8, 2017 5:43:43 GMT
Assuming Arnie, Johnson, and Indi are all out, I think it will be:
Grant Bardsley Shawcross Cameron Pieters Whelan Adam Shaqiri Allen Ramadan Crouch
Subs: Given, Muniesa, Afellay, Walters, Diouf, Berahino, Imbula
I'd start Afellay over Adam, with him behind Crouch, and move Allen deeper.
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Post by wael36 on Mar 8, 2017 6:43:01 GMT
I think Ramadan won't start this match. If Shaq's fit he will start.
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Post by cobhamstokey on Mar 8, 2017 8:09:50 GMT
I just hope in this game it's no Adam, Whelan, Crouch or Walters then we could say MH has learnt from The Spurs drubbing
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Post by jwhpotter on Mar 8, 2017 8:16:20 GMT
MH to Ramadan: "Even though you've been our best player in the last 3 games, due to your age & lack of experience I'm going have to leave you out of this one son" MENTAL if he doesn't start in my opinion
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