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Post by knowles on Jan 17, 2008 10:16:21 GMT
On the assumption that Salif will automatically start when he is fully fit, who do you think will lose their place to accomodate him?
Various choices-
Eustace to sit on the bench
Delap to sit on the bench
Delap to move to right back, and allow Diao to partner Eustace
Also, we have Matteo (who lets not forget is our official captain) to come into the equation too
My preference would be to drop Eustace who seems to be getting worse every game. He has good ideas, but can rarely implement them (sadly). There was one point last night when the ball was about a yard away from him on the edge of the area and he just stood there- seemingly unaware that the ball was near him. For me, that is just a lack of concentration.
Don't get me wrong, I have been a big fan of Eustace, but I think he would benefit from a rest
Thoughts?
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Post by dman on Jan 17, 2008 10:17:44 GMT
id drop eustace myself, him and delap are both past it, but at least he's got his throw, which is more than eustace now has
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Post by banburypotter on Jan 17, 2008 10:23:25 GMT
maybe this team for satdee?
simmo
zak/dicko-cort-ryan-griff
lenny-diao-delap-pugh
ricci-cressie
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Post by dman on Jan 17, 2008 10:25:01 GMT
id rather delap on the wing, hes usually ineffective as is creswell stuck out on the wing, so why not shove cresweel up front and delap out wide, he's shit no matter where you put him, but at least creswell might do better
simmo
wilko----cort----shawcross----griffin
lawrence----diao----pugh----delap
creswell----fuller
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Post by knowles on Jan 17, 2008 10:25:58 GMT
Looks good to me Banbury. Although, Griff at right back and Dicko left back. Zak scares me at full back to be honest.
Not quite sure how fit Diao is though at the moment- is he ready for a start just yet?
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Jan 17, 2008 10:27:41 GMT
I agree that Eustace should be the first to be dropped - he was shocking last night. But I thought last night also confirmed that Pugh is best in a central midfield role. So, of the players we have at the moment, Diao and Pugh would be my centre midfield pairing. If Delap has a place in the side (for his long throws) then it would have to be at right back (where Southampton fans thought he was in his best position) - although, if fit, I'd still prefer Wilko.
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Post by banburypotter on Jan 17, 2008 10:32:04 GMT
looking better?
simmo
delap-cort-ryan-griff
lennie-diao-pugh-phillips
ricci-cressie
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Post by knowles on Jan 17, 2008 10:37:34 GMT
The thought of Demar on the wing does excite me.
However, I really can't see him starting a game this season. There have been opportunities to start him already but TP (for whatever reason) doesn't seem to think he's ready.
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Post by bogus on Jan 17, 2008 10:43:54 GMT
I think his preferred four would be: Lawrence........Delap........Diao............Pugh I really think he bought Pugh for the left and will stick with him there. Then it's perm two of Diao, Delap, Eustace or Matteo for the middle (or a new arrival would be nice :  . |
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Post by Onneravineet on Jan 17, 2008 10:58:00 GMT
Diao in Lawrence left midfield Delap right midfield, Pugh stays at leftback. Or Delap gets benched, Lawrence stays where he is and Pugh moves up to the left midfield spot with Griff, hopefully Dicko replacing him.
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Post by ted1965 on Jan 17, 2008 11:00:03 GMT
pugh and Salif in the middle unless we make a really quality signing but of those at the club that partnership looks the best.
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Post by robwahlmann on Jan 17, 2008 11:24:40 GMT
Agree with ted65, Pugh is not at his best at left back! Diao and pugh a decent central midfield. Would also like to see Lawrence and Phillips as RM and LM. ;D
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Post by Onneravineet on Jan 17, 2008 11:26:20 GMT
Could work but not seen it Ted have we. But the potential is there so it's worth a go.
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Post by stokie63 on Jan 17, 2008 11:54:14 GMT
banbury thats my team but you no it aint going to happen phillips for whatever reason aint got a chance of starting a game under pulis why did we sign him my guess is to keep fuller happy.
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Post by ted1965 on Jan 17, 2008 11:59:04 GMT
I just think Salif at his best can make players look good in this league, as he did with Russell so with Pugh who looks a much better footballer he could make him into one of the best central midfielders in the league, as I say of what we have it looks the best option at least we need to see it, if not then I guess we need someone in.
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Post by banburypotter on Jan 17, 2008 12:01:43 GMT
demar gets generally good reviews in the reserves, he must be due a start, how are we going to know what he is capable of unless we give him a run out in the first team.
even if he is given 20-25 minutes in the 2nd half.
tis a mystery to be sure.
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Post by maxs on Jan 17, 2008 12:14:13 GMT
Pugh looks to me the most skillful centre midfielder weve got .
Simmo
Delap-- cort--shawcross-- dicko
Lawrence-- salif-- Pugh-- Griff
Fuller--Cresswell
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