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Post by luke45 on Sept 4, 2008 17:45:54 GMT
With the following all now options:
Rory Delap
Salif Diao
Dom Matteo
Liam Lawrence
Tom Soares
Richard Cresswell
Glenn Whelan
Michael Tonge
Danny Pugh
Seyi Olofinjana
Amdy Faye
Demar Phillips?
Who would be your 4-man midfield?
Mine:
Lawrence---Delap---Tonge/Faye---Olofinjana
Really tough to decide, i think a fully fit Salif Diao fireing at all cylinders can do a job.
Glenn Whelan showing the same form he showed at Wednesday can prove useful.
Tom Soares has been instrumental at Palace for a while, and the likes of Cresswell and Pugh are capable of doing a job given the opportunity.
With the depth we have now everyone has to work their socks off for a place, which can only be a good thing.
Thoughts?
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Post by Cupid Stunt on Sept 4, 2008 17:59:08 GMT
Olofinjana on the left?  Lawrence--Olofinjana--Soares/Whelan--Delap Should start against Everton IMO!  |
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Post by scfclifer on Sept 4, 2008 18:05:22 GMT
no chance it will be
lenny delap olifinjana tonge all day
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Post by MrMagic on Sept 4, 2008 18:10:35 GMT
I'd probably go for
Lenny Soares Oli Tonge
Can't see TP going for that though as it's not the physically strongest lineup.
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Post by devildirt on Sept 4, 2008 18:10:56 GMT
fuller kitson
Tonge Olofinjana Soares Lawrence
higgy faye sonko delap
sorensen
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Post by n01stokie on Sept 4, 2008 18:11:39 GMT
tonge is left midfielder NOT a cm get him out wide!!!
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Post by MrMagic on Sept 4, 2008 18:12:51 GMT
Or is he a left footed centre midfielder?
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Post by luke45 on Sept 4, 2008 18:15:37 GMT
Olofinjana on the left? Lawrence--Olofinjana--Soares/Whelan--Delap Should start against Everton IMO! Neither Delap or Tonge are anymore left-midfielders than Olofinjana. |
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Post by n01stokie on Sept 4, 2008 18:21:27 GMT
he has always played best at left midfield
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Post by RAF on Sept 4, 2008 18:22:25 GMT
It's not that much of a dilemma.
Phillips, Diao, Matteo and Pugh aren't good enough
Cresswell is a centre forward
so
Lawrence Oli Delap Tonge/Soares
The others can fight it out on the bench with Faye being banned.
H
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Post by mermaidsal on Sept 4, 2008 18:31:30 GMT
I'm with RAF - but at least we've got a bit of depth there at last, that's a good feeling. And realistically it's going to take a few weeks of trial and error to get the best combo.
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Post by LDE76 on Sept 4, 2008 18:34:17 GMT
Michael Tonge v Liverpool in League Cup Semi-final (about 4 mins 20 secs in). If you watch from the beginning, keep an eye out for some "exciting" Carl Asaba and Salif Diao action.  |
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Post by Birchesheadpotter on Sept 4, 2008 18:49:45 GMT
The team I would play against Everton, assuming everyone stays fit...
Sorensen
Delap . Faye . Sonko . Higginbotham
Lawrence . Olly . Whelan . Tonge
Fuller . Kitson
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Post by stokie25 on Sept 4, 2008 19:07:08 GMT
absolutely, Birchesheadpotter! good few left on bench if needed too! e mail TP asap cus if i see Griffin out there, i'll end up with a football banning order!
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Post by Cupid Stunt on Sept 4, 2008 19:11:09 GMT
All I can say is thank fuck Luke ain't manager! |
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Post by SneydGreenStokie on Sept 4, 2008 19:28:12 GMT
With the following all now options: Rory Delap Salif Diao Dom Matteo Liam Lawrence Tom Soares Richard Cresswell Glenn Whelan Michael Tonge Danny Pugh Seyi Olofinjana Amdy Faye Demar Phillips? Who would be your 4-man midfield? Mine: Lawrence---Delap---Tonge/Faye---Olofinjana Really tough to decide, i think a fully fit Salif Diao fireing at all cylinders can do a job. Glenn Whelan showing the same form he showed at Wednesday can prove useful. Tom Soares has been instrumental at Palace for a while, and the likes of Cresswell and Pugh are capable of doing a job given the opportunity. With the depth we have now everyone has to work their socks off for a place, which can only be a good thing. Thoughts? I think out of all the midfielders we have, we can only reastically consider the following: Lawrence Delap Olifinjana Whelan Faye X 2 Tonge Soares Diao However, it will be a nice dilemma for Tone on who to pick. Can we afford to leave out Delap and THAT weapon for a stronger all action midfield? If so, I think a midfield below could be quality: Lawrence - Olifinjana - Soares - Tonge However, if we cannot leave out our Rory, then I would like to see: Lawrence - Olifinjana - Delap - Soares Very strong bench from midfield too. Its all good! SGS |
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Post by robchicken on Sept 4, 2008 21:41:22 GMT
i'd have to go for
Lawrence---Delap---Olofinjana---Tonge
see how delap does there, if he doesn't perform then bring faye back in after his ban
also bring soares on after about 60 mins and see what he can do
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Post by luke45 on Sept 4, 2008 23:22:50 GMT
All I can say is thank fuck Luke ain't manager! I concur, i'm in no position to manage Stoke City, so don't panic, however......i'm not saying Olofinjana should play wide-left every game, just perhaps try him there against Everton. Tonge may do a better job wide-left i hope he does, but this board is about different people's opinions and mine is just as valid as yours. |
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Post by adnamsa on Sept 5, 2008 8:45:53 GMT
I don't think anyone has considered the fact that Ab. Faye can play midfield and with Amdy suspended could realistically find himself in there to add the extra muscle. Probably allow Griff to keep his place  with Higgy/Sonko in the middle. Tonge must be nailed on for left wing. I reckon Sorenson Davies - Sonko - Higgy - Griff Lenny - Oli - Ab. Faye - Tonge Kitson Fuller |
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Post by glouscesterstokie on Sept 5, 2008 14:35:31 GMT
lawrence--delap--oli/soares---tonge
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Post by alexanderinstone on Sept 5, 2008 14:46:38 GMT
I'll leave up to the best man for the job. TP knows what he needs for each individual match.
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Post by sgtpotter89 on Sept 5, 2008 14:48:13 GMT
i'd probably go for
lawrence delap olyfinyana tonge
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Post by georgeberrysafro on Sept 5, 2008 14:53:51 GMT
I don't think anyone has considered the fact that Ab. Faye can play midfield and with Amdy suspended could realistically find himself in there to add the extra muscle. Probably allow Griff to keep his place with Higgy/Sonko in the middle. Tonge must be nailed on for left wing. I reckon Sorenson Davies - Sonko - Higgy - Griff Lenny - Oli - Ab. Faye - Tonge Kitson Fuller I think Pulis has hinted that Faye/Sonko are the 1st choice CBs at the moment. One's left footed, one right footed, adds pace, power and height with the calmness and composure of Faye, they should have an understanding already from playing with Senegal so no way will we see him in Midfield. Higgy will slot into left back. Probably Griffin on the right. There's always one trying to complicate things! ;D Anyway, I think Olofinjana is a 1st choice CM for Pulis at the moment, along with Lawrence on the right. Amdy Faye was playing well but has lost his place for 3 games so I think Delap (sloppy display v Boro but he was out on the left to be fair + TP will want his throws as an option) will be CM and I think he'll start Tonge on the left (TP said Tonge would add balance to the side). So I think Whelan/Soares will be on the bench and will replace Delap if he struggles, Diao is just back up at the moment. Forget Matteo/Pugh/Phillips - I don't think they are in TPs plans. Cresswell is now free from midfield and is with Sidibe as an attacking option if needed. Davies still hasn't even featured for the reserves but I think we'll see him soon (from the bench) and if Griffin hits a poor run of form again I think he'll replace Griff and Higgy will go Captain. I think Griffin will be happier with Faye/Sonko/Higgy to be fair. |
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Post by surreystokie on Sept 5, 2008 15:03:12 GMT
Isn't Pugh banned?
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Post by glouscesterstokie on Sept 5, 2008 15:04:05 GMT
I don't think anyone has considered the fact that Ab. Faye can play midfield and with Amdy suspended could realistically find himself in there to add the extra muscle. Probably allow Griff to keep his place with Higgy/Sonko in the middle. Tonge must be nailed on for left wing. I reckon Sorenson Davies - Sonko - Higgy - Griff Lenny - Oli - Ab. Faye - Tonge Kitson Fuller I think Pulis has hinted that Faye/Sonko are the 1st choice CBs at the moment. One's left footed, one right footed, adds pace, power and height with the calmness and composure of Faye, they should have an understanding already from playing with Senegal so no way will we see him in Midfield. Higgy will slot into left back. Probably Griffin on the right. There's always one trying to complicate things! ;D Anyway, I think Olofinjana is a 1st choice CM for Pulis at the moment, along with Lawrence on the right. Amdy Faye was playing well but has lost his place for 3 games so I think Delap (sloppy display v Boro but he was out on the left to be fair + TP will want his throws as an option) will be CM and I think he'll start Tonge on the left (TP said Tonge would add balance to the side). So I think Whelan/Soares will be on the bench and will replace Delap if he struggles, Diao is just back up at the moment. Forget Matteo/Pugh/Phillips - I don't think they are in TPs plans. Cresswell is now free from midfield and is with Sidibe as an attacking option if needed. Davies still hasn't even featured for the reserves but I think we'll see him soon (from the bench) and if Griffin hits a poor run of form again I think he'll replace Griff and Higgy will go Captain. I think Griffin will be happier with Faye/Sonko/Higgy to be fair. griffin right back? what about davies? |
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Post by glouscesterstokie on Sept 5, 2008 15:09:18 GMT
the team i would pick every week with no one injured or suspended
sorenson
davies sonko Ab.faye higginbotham
lawrence olifinjana delap tonge
fuller kitson
subs: simmo,whelan,griffin,Amdy faye,Soares,sidibe
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Post by georgeberrysafro on Sept 5, 2008 15:29:15 GMT
Griffin has started steady to be fair and I think he'll get better with a stable defence.
Davies STILL hasn't appeared for the reserves, obviously he's still regaining his fitness after injury and I wouldn't start him yet, he's going to be a few weeks away from match fitness even when we play Everton.
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Post by big bea on Sept 5, 2008 19:25:54 GMT
losing delap would be like losing 10 chances a game AT LEAST, but maybe its a chance we gotta take to add some quality. then bring him on last 20-25 to launch the ball into the box?
Lawrence Oli Soares Tonge
surely that will be the tactic to bring him on last quarter
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2008 20:17:36 GMT
Who would be your 4-man midfield? Mine: Lawrence---Delap---Tonge/Faye---Olofinjana Surely thats five |
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with Higgy/Sonko in the middle. 
