Starting 11 for Sunday?
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-----------------------Reina----------------------
Johnson-------Carra--------Agger-----------Insua
----------------------Masher----------------------
---------------------Lucas---------------------
Kuyt-------------Benayoun----------------Riera (fit?)
--------------------Torres---------------
Johnson-------Carra--------Agger-----------Insua
----------------------Masher----------------------
---------------------Lucas---------------------
Kuyt-------------Benayoun----------------Riera (fit?)
--------------------Torres---------------
Well im going to be brave with my pick.
I think Kelly has done enough to earn another go. It will be good to see a young lad rewarded for a good performance.
Also maybe a crazy choice but ive gone for Agger at left back because im sure he could play it well and will give us a bit extra height wise (we are a small-ish side these days and another reason to include Kelly) from set plays as Giggs has good delivery.
---------------------Reina
Kelly, Carragher, Skrtel, Agger
Johnson, Mascherano, Lucas, Benayoun
-----------------Kuyt, Torres
I think Kelly has done enough to earn another go. It will be good to see a young lad rewarded for a good performance.
Also maybe a crazy choice but ive gone for Agger at left back because im sure he could play it well and will give us a bit extra height wise (we are a small-ish side these days and another reason to include Kelly) from set plays as Giggs has good delivery.
---------------------Reina
Kelly, Carragher, Skrtel, Agger
Johnson, Mascherano, Lucas, Benayoun
-----------------Kuyt, Torres
I agree about Kelly actually - and playing Johnson at RW would give us much more thrust and pace on that flank. I don't think we should be playing Agger out of position though. I'd go for Aurelio rather than Insua at LB, as he's more experienced and can deliver a good cross. If this were any other game but the Mancs, I'd probably drop Carra too, and give Skrtel-Agger a chance.
Reina
Kelly - Carragher - Agger - Aurelio
Magic - Mascher - Lucas - Yossi
Kuyt - Torres
with Yossi and Kuyt interchanging.
Reina
Kelly - Carragher - Agger - Aurelio
Magic - Mascher - Lucas - Yossi
Kuyt - Torres
with Yossi and Kuyt interchanging.
If Stevie doesnt play I think the team will be:
Pepe
Johnson Carra Skrtel Aurelio
Kuyt Mascher Lucas Babel
Yossi
Torres
Pepe
Johnson Carra Skrtel Aurelio
Kuyt Mascher Lucas Babel
Yossi
Torres
[quote author=keniget link=topic=36659.msg969351#msg969351 date=1256289801]
Kelly and Riera are both out.
---------------- Reina
Johnson --- Carra -- Agger --- Insua
---------- Masher -- Lucas
--- Kuyt ------ Yossi -------- Aurelio
--------------- Torres
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That's probably nailed on, with Kuyt and Yossi interchanging.
Kelly and Riera are both out.
---------------- Reina
Johnson --- Carra -- Agger --- Insua
---------- Masher -- Lucas
--- Kuyt ------ Yossi -------- Aurelio
--------------- Torres
[/quote]
That's probably nailed on, with Kuyt and Yossi interchanging.
[quote author=jan link=topic=36659.msg969362#msg969362 date=1256291073]
[quote author=keniget link=topic=36659.msg969351#msg969351 date=1256289801]
Kelly and Riera are both out.
---------------- Reina
Johnson --- Carra -- Agger --- Insua
---------- Masher -- Lucas
--- Kuyt ------ Yossi -------- Aurelio
--------------- Torres
[/quote]
That's probably nailed on, with Kuyt and Yossi interchanging.
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If we play both Aurelio and Insua on the left together we will be torn to shreds
[quote author=keniget link=topic=36659.msg969351#msg969351 date=1256289801]
Kelly and Riera are both out.
---------------- Reina
Johnson --- Carra -- Agger --- Insua
---------- Masher -- Lucas
--- Kuyt ------ Yossi -------- Aurelio
--------------- Torres
[/quote]
That's probably nailed on, with Kuyt and Yossi interchanging.
[/quote]
If we play both Aurelio and Insua on the left together we will be torn to shreds
[quote author=Cerberus link=topic=36659.msg969388#msg969388 date=1256294750]
Id like to see that line-up too. Lets hope Babel has a similar game to the one he had last year in this fixture.
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If he can't get in the right frame of mind for games like this we should turn him into glue.
Id like to see that line-up too. Lets hope Babel has a similar game to the one he had last year in this fixture.
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If he can't get in the right frame of mind for games like this we should turn him into glue.
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=36659.msg969383#msg969383 date=1256294158]
---------------Reina---------------
Johnson-Carra-Agger-Aurelio
-----------Masher-Lucas--------
-Kuyt--------Yossi------Babel--
--------------Torres--------------
I don't think we can do much else, really.
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I'd be surprised if this wasn't the line up..
---------------Reina---------------
Johnson-Carra-Agger-Aurelio
-----------Masher-Lucas--------
-Kuyt--------Yossi------Babel--
--------------Torres--------------
I don't think we can do much else, really.
[/quote]
I'd be surprised if this wasn't the line up..
T
the_khl
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[quote author=GOD_23 link=topic=36659.msg969415#msg969415 date=1256299170]
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=36659.msg969383#msg969383 date=1256294158]
---------------Reina---------------
Johnson-Carra-Agger-Aurelio
-----------Masher-Lucas--------
-Kuyt--------Yossi------Babel--
--------------Torres--------------
I don't think we can do much else, really.
[/quote]
I'd be surprised if this wasn't the line up..
[/quote]
Me too.
Although we could see Aurelio start on behalf of Babel.
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=36659.msg969383#msg969383 date=1256294158]
---------------Reina---------------
Johnson-Carra-Agger-Aurelio
-----------Masher-Lucas--------
-Kuyt--------Yossi------Babel--
--------------Torres--------------
I don't think we can do much else, really.
[/quote]
I'd be surprised if this wasn't the line up..
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Me too.
Although we could see Aurelio start on behalf of Babel.
Aurelio and Babel? Are they really our only options for LW? Fucking hell, what a mess.
[quote author=the_khl link=topic=36659.msg969419#msg969419 date=1256299414]
[quote author=GOD_23 link=topic=36659.msg969415#msg969415 date=1256299170]
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=36659.msg969383#msg969383 date=1256294158]
---------------Reina---------------
Johnson-Carra-Agger-Aurelio
-----------Masher-Lucas--------
-Kuyt--------Yossi------Babel--
--------------Torres--------------
I don't think we can do much else, really.
[/quote]
I'd be surprised if this wasn't the line up..
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Me too.
Although we could see Aurelio start on behalf of Babel.
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You know what, I think I would prefer that.
Babel will give Insua no protection and Insua could struggle Valencia if left one on one.
Playing Aurelio ahead of him should make us pretty solid down the left.
[quote author=GOD_23 link=topic=36659.msg969415#msg969415 date=1256299170]
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=36659.msg969383#msg969383 date=1256294158]
---------------Reina---------------
Johnson-Carra-Agger-Aurelio
-----------Masher-Lucas--------
-Kuyt--------Yossi------Babel--
--------------Torres--------------
I don't think we can do much else, really.
[/quote]
I'd be surprised if this wasn't the line up..
[/quote]
Me too.
Although we could see Aurelio start on behalf of Babel.
[/quote]
You know what, I think I would prefer that.
Babel will give Insua no protection and Insua could struggle Valencia if left one on one.
Playing Aurelio ahead of him should make us pretty solid down the left.
T
the_khl
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[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=36659.msg969422#msg969422 date=1256299599]
Aurelio and Babel? Are they really our only options for LW? Fucking hell, what a mess.
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Only because Dossena is out injured mate. No worries.
Aurelio and Babel? Are they really our only options for LW? Fucking hell, what a mess.
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Only because Dossena is out injured mate. No worries.
[quote author=the_khl link=topic=36659.msg969419#msg969419 date=1256299414]
[quote author=GOD_23 link=topic=36659.msg969415#msg969415 date=1256299170]
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=36659.msg969383#msg969383 date=1256294158]
---------------Reina---------------
Johnson-Carra-Agger-Aurelio
-----------Masher-Lucas--------
-Kuyt--------Yossi------Babel--
--------------Torres--------------
I don't think we can do much else, really.
[/quote]
I'd be surprised if this wasn't the line up..
[/quote]
Me too.
Although we could see Aurelio start on behalf of Babel.
[/quote]
Aurelio is in that line up... 😛olice:
[quote author=GOD_23 link=topic=36659.msg969415#msg969415 date=1256299170]
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=36659.msg969383#msg969383 date=1256294158]
---------------Reina---------------
Johnson-Carra-Agger-Aurelio
-----------Masher-Lucas--------
-Kuyt--------Yossi------Babel--
--------------Torres--------------
I don't think we can do much else, really.
[/quote]
I'd be surprised if this wasn't the line up..
[/quote]
Me too.
Although we could see Aurelio start on behalf of Babel.
[/quote]
Aurelio is in that line up... 😛olice:
[quote author=the_khl link=topic=36659.msg969426#msg969426 date=1256299870]
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=36659.msg969422#msg969422 date=1256299599]
Aurelio and Babel? Are they really our only options for LW? Fucking hell, what a mess.
[/quote]
Only because Dossena is out injured mate. No worries.
[/quote]
He's been a massive loss
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=36659.msg969422#msg969422 date=1256299599]
Aurelio and Babel? Are they really our only options for LW? Fucking hell, what a mess.
[/quote]
Only because Dossena is out injured mate. No worries.
[/quote]
He's been a massive loss
[quote author=jan link=topic=36659.msg969362#msg969362 date=1256291073]
[quote author=keniget link=topic=36659.msg969351#msg969351 date=1256289801]
Kelly and Riera are both out.
---------------- Reina
Johnson --- Carra -- Agger --- Insua
---------- Masher -- Lucas
--- Kuyt ------ Yossi -------- Aurelio
--------------- Torres
[/quote]
That's probably nailed on, with Kuyt and Yossi interchanging.
[/quote]
I reckon that's a distinct possibility. I just don't like Lucas being there. Him and Masher have the creative potential of a fish finger.
That said, I'm not sure we could field a better team so I guess our hands are tied.
[quote author=keniget link=topic=36659.msg969351#msg969351 date=1256289801]
Kelly and Riera are both out.
---------------- Reina
Johnson --- Carra -- Agger --- Insua
---------- Masher -- Lucas
--- Kuyt ------ Yossi -------- Aurelio
--------------- Torres
[/quote]
That's probably nailed on, with Kuyt and Yossi interchanging.
[/quote]
I reckon that's a distinct possibility. I just don't like Lucas being there. Him and Masher have the creative potential of a fish finger.
That said, I'm not sure we could field a better team so I guess our hands are tied.
T
the_khl
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[quote author=GOD_23 link=topic=36659.msg969427#msg969427 date=1256299916]
[quote author=the_khl link=topic=36659.msg969419#msg969419 date=1256299414]
[quote author=GOD_23 link=topic=36659.msg969415#msg969415 date=1256299170]
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=36659.msg969383#msg969383 date=1256294158]
---------------Reina---------------
Johnson-Carra-Agger-Aurelio
-----------Masher-Lucas--------
-Kuyt--------Yossi------Babel--
--------------Torres--------------
I don't think we can do much else, really.
[/quote]
I'd be surprised if this wasn't the line up..
[/quote]
Me too.
Although we could see Aurelio start on behalf of Babel.
[/quote]
Aurelio is in that line up... 😛olice:
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Oops.
Insua in. Aurelio up. Babel out.
[quote author=the_khl link=topic=36659.msg969419#msg969419 date=1256299414]
[quote author=GOD_23 link=topic=36659.msg969415#msg969415 date=1256299170]
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=36659.msg969383#msg969383 date=1256294158]
---------------Reina---------------
Johnson-Carra-Agger-Aurelio
-----------Masher-Lucas--------
-Kuyt--------Yossi------Babel--
--------------Torres--------------
I don't think we can do much else, really.
[/quote]
I'd be surprised if this wasn't the line up..
[/quote]
Me too.
Although we could see Aurelio start on behalf of Babel.
[/quote]
Aurelio is in that line up... 😛olice:
[/quote]
Oops.
Insua in. Aurelio up. Babel out.
[quote author=Rafa4PM link=topic=36659.msg969443#msg969443 date=1256300550]
---------------- Reina
Johnson --- Carra -- Agger --- Insua
---------- Masher -- Lucas
--- Kuyt ------ Yossi -------- Babel
--------------- Torres
[/quote]
That midfield is really scaring me but I dont think we can do better than that.
What will Rafa's usual surprise be?
---------------- Reina
Johnson --- Carra -- Agger --- Insua
---------- Masher -- Lucas
--- Kuyt ------ Yossi -------- Babel
--------------- Torres
[/quote]
That midfield is really scaring me but I dont think we can do better than that.
What will Rafa's usual surprise be?
Starting with Babel in a game like this would be like starting with 9 men (given that Lucas is likely to be playing too).
[quote author=Delinquent link=topic=36659.msg969458#msg969458 date=1256302981]
Starting with Babel in a game like this would be like starting with 9 men (given that Lucas is likely to be playing too).
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Who then Del?
Riera's out, so unless we play a FB in that slot we've not got many other options.
Starting with Babel in a game like this would be like starting with 9 men (given that Lucas is likely to be playing too).
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Who then Del?
Riera's out, so unless we play a FB in that slot we've not got many other options.
IF babel does start on Sunday and he plays like a cunt than that should be the straw that broke the camels back, and he should be shipped out as soon as possible and shot with his own balls of shit.
Are backs are to the wall, anything else but a victory shouldn't even be contemplated.
Are backs are to the wall, anything else but a victory shouldn't even be contemplated.
[quote author=Rafa4PM link=topic=36659.msg969459#msg969459 date=1256303302]
[quote author=Delinquent link=topic=36659.msg969458#msg969458 date=1256302981]
Starting with Babel in a game like this would be like starting with 9 men (given that Lucas is likely to be playing too).
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Who then Del?
Riera's out, so unless we play a FB in that slot we've not got many other options.
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I agreed with keni's team a few posts ago. We need to retain the ball against the Mancs and Fabio can do that. Babel can't.
Of course, neither options fill me with confidence, but I think you have to make the best of a bad situation. Babel only ever looks effective as a second half substitute, so I'd stick with that.
[quote author=Delinquent link=topic=36659.msg969458#msg969458 date=1256302981]
Starting with Babel in a game like this would be like starting with 9 men (given that Lucas is likely to be playing too).
[/quote]
Who then Del?
Riera's out, so unless we play a FB in that slot we've not got many other options.
[/quote]
I agreed with keni's team a few posts ago. We need to retain the ball against the Mancs and Fabio can do that. Babel can't.
Of course, neither options fill me with confidence, but I think you have to make the best of a bad situation. Babel only ever looks effective as a second half substitute, so I'd stick with that.
Agreed
[quote author=Delinquent link=topic=36659.msg969464#msg969464 date=1256304188]
[quote author=Rafa4PM link=topic=36659.msg969459#msg969459 date=1256303302]
[quote author=Delinquent link=topic=36659.msg969458#msg969458 date=1256302981]
Starting with Babel in a game like this would be like starting with 9 men (given that Lucas is likely to be playing too).
[/quote]
Who then Del?
Riera's out, so unless we play a FB in that slot we've not got many other options.
[/quote]
I agreed with keni's team a few posts ago. We need to retain the ball against the Mancs and Fabio can do that. Babel can't.
Of course, neither options fill me with confidence, but I think you have to make the best of a bad situation. Babel only ever looks effective as a second half substitute, so I'd stick with that.
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Yeah fair enough, i can see the logic in that.
Taking into account he didn't use him against Lyon, I can't see Rafa playing Babel anyway really.
[quote author=Rafa4PM link=topic=36659.msg969459#msg969459 date=1256303302]
[quote author=Delinquent link=topic=36659.msg969458#msg969458 date=1256302981]
Starting with Babel in a game like this would be like starting with 9 men (given that Lucas is likely to be playing too).
[/quote]
Who then Del?
Riera's out, so unless we play a FB in that slot we've not got many other options.
[/quote]
I agreed with keni's team a few posts ago. We need to retain the ball against the Mancs and Fabio can do that. Babel can't.
Of course, neither options fill me with confidence, but I think you have to make the best of a bad situation. Babel only ever looks effective as a second half substitute, so I'd stick with that.
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Yeah fair enough, i can see the logic in that.
Taking into account he didn't use him against Lyon, I can't see Rafa playing Babel anyway really.
So Babel's starting then.
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