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I'd go with the complete opposite of that TBH. I would start Emre with Butt as they've both looked different players without Parker. I'd also start Sibbers with Martins to further develop their partnership and leave Dyer on the bench becuase he's the only person capable of really changing a game in the last 35 minutes if we need to chase the win AND he's hardly the most reliable person to play against a big, physical Watford side scrapping for points. Duff will start if fit. I agree with what your saying, but Emre, Duff and Sibbers will need easing back, whilst Parker and Dyer are raring to go. Its not a case of who would be best, its putting the fit players in and avoiding further injuring the player that are coming back, holding them back for the chelsea game certainly wont be a bad thing either. The way he has been playing id pick emre ahead of Parker, but we need to keep our players off the injury table until the end of January at least. Why would Emre, Duff and Sibbers need easing back and not Parker? Just because he hasn't played for a while doesn't mean he's less likely to get injured again. He's had the most serious injury out of all of them so I would have HE would need easing back?

There is a lot of football to be played by the time (even, IF) we play AZ not to mention a transfer window with a potentially full wallet for Glenn to empty so I wouldn't be making too many assumptions on this one. Also, no club will relish a trip a turkey.

I'd go with the complete opposite of that TBH. I would start Emre with Butt as they've both looked different players without Parker. I'd also start Sibbers with Martins to further develop their partnership and leave Dyer on the bench becuase he's the only person capable of really changing a game in the last 35 minutes if we need to chase the win AND he's hardly the most reliable person to play against a big, physical Watford side scrapping for points. Duff will start if fit. 2nd that not sure about that,bearing in mind how long duffs been out i reckon he'll go dyer on the right and milner left if sibbs is fit(ie no need for dter to play up front) You might be right - I would have thought he would want a naturallt left sided/footed player on the wing that was my theory. I suppose it depends on how fit Duff is.

We won't have to. Why are you so sure about that? Erm AZ will beat them? I think Fener are favorites against AZ. If they are, they shouldn't be.

So, presumably, that means Sibbers will start again? Any mention of the fat lepricorn? "...Glenn also mentioned to me at training: "Steven Carr will be sold. I'm sick of having a fat, overweight and overpaid excuse for a football at my club." blueeek.gif To which I responded "but Glenn, can we not have a Geordie right back? You know, a proper one, not one of those foreign types. Someone who'll give me loads of interviews and talk shite that I can then communicate to the Geordie Nation who hang off my every word" "Can Shola not play there next season Glenn - please?"

So, presumably, that means Sibbers will start again? Any mention of the fat lepricorn?

I'd go with the complete opposite of that TBH. I would start Emre with Butt as they've both looked different players without Parker. I'd also start Sibbers with Martins to further develop their partnership and leave Dyer on the bench becuase he's the only person capable of really changing a game in the last 35 minutes if we need to chase the win AND he's hardly the most reliable person to play against a big, physical Watford side scrapping for points. Duff will start if fit.

I think the last person who played 4-3-3 got his P45. Fair point but I reckon Sib could do a job through the middle with Martins/Milner or Rossi running down the sides, creating things. It would NOT be pretty to watch or entertaining but it might be an effective way of picking up points when some of our more creative players are injured (Zog, Solano, Emre, Duff etc). Just a thought.

I used to have a season ticket in the lower tiers of the Milburn stand when we were shite under Jim Smith, Ardiles and Co - have to say I much preferred the craic and banter with other fans around when we stood AND you felt (and probably were) much closer to the action. I remember watching one match with an ageing Kevin Sheedy playing left wing, constantly getting beaten to the ball by their right back. Some fella next to me was harranging Sheedy from the first whistle of the second half right to the end of the game and, with about 3 minutes to go, Sheedy 'offered' him out. 'I'll feckin see ye outside yer fecking langer' - the Geordie didn't know where to put himself. Funny as owt. You don't get that interaction with the players anymore. Although, if Stevie Carr fancies a go, I'll meet him wherever he wants!!!!!!!!! He'll just have to get down to his fighting weight first, so I'll not bother checking my phone for a while! Anyway, back to the subject.................... Whilst I accept the safety argument regarding seating I think it would be nice to have one part of one stand which is 'standing only'. It'll never happen though. Not in a million years.

On the positive side it will more than likely rule him out of any January move. I doubt we would want to sell him (even though he's looked unhappy this season) but if Arsene and the rest of his 'froggy' chums come calling we might have been forced to flog him. He won't be passing any medicals in Jan now. In his absence, maybe we can change formation to 4-3-3 and play a narrow game whilst Duff is getting fit? It wouldn't be pretty but it might get us through some games with a point rather than nothing. Play Sibbers up top (if fit) through the middle to hold the ball up and lay it off to martins on the right and rossi on the left? What do you think?

I'll bruise his other nine toes if he fancies 18 months out. Fat Wanker.

Me too. Shame for Emre when he's just started to hit a run of form since joining. Although, with the commitment he shows, we've got to expect him to pick up minor injuries throughout the season. It would be a step back if (when fit again) Roeder chooses Parker/Carr over Emre & Solano who have made us look a far more creative outfit over the last few games, IMHO. Wait and see what happens.

SSN reckon Emre might only be out for 2 matches. The presenter mentioned it whilst showing our goals, about an hour ago. He also said Sib would be in contention for a place on Weds. No mention of Solano

I bet Carlos Quieroz (sp?) is well hacked off about that. I reckon he must have had designs on the post. Don't you think?

Cheers - can an admin change the title of the thread to 'Lippi to Man Utd?' or something then?

Whats the point in posting this if you're not going to expand upon it?

Ok, stupid question cos I really can't think of the answer to this..................... Why would a 'high powered' delegation travel all the way upto Glasgow to view the match if they have no intention of watching a player? Surely they could sit on their fat arses (Aye, thats right Freddie) in front of the TV? What benefit will they get from being there? Probably there to meet up with Manchester United reps rather than Celtic reps, regarding Rossi.

Great call. Seem to remember Geremi having a great season for Boro a few years ago. Would be a massive improvement on Carr. Though, did he play in midfield for Boro? Can't remember now, but anything would be an improvement on the Fat Mong currently occupying our RB spot. I'd go as far as £10m for the pair personnally. Would improve our back four no end.

Yes, but realistically no chance. Telling us we're interested in players we have no hope of signing ranks just behind telling us where we'd be in the league if we played ChampMan with Owen fit. Still, it fills the paper up nicely. Christus lacrimosus :jesus: Quoted for Truth! Wish I was Editor at the Chronicle just for a day. I'd be in the office packing Olivers desk up and drafting his P45 before the tw*t had even woken up. He's one lazy journo.

Ok, stupid question cos I really can't think of the answer to this..................... Why would a 'high powered' delegation travel all the way upto Glasgow to view the match if they have no intention of watching a player? Surely they could sit on their fat arses (Aye, thats right Freddie) in front of the TV? What benefit will they get from being there?

Ok folks, What are your fancies this weekend? I'll be picking from this controversial little list; Preston to beat Barnsley Birmingham to turn Leeds over at Elland Road Hull to turn QPR over at Loftus Road (possible 6 pointer already!!) Carlisle at home to Brighton Leyton Orient at home to Rotherham I'll probably find another team and do two seperate trebles. Theres some tight matches in that lot though so I might even go down the route of draw ht/win ft for my fancies and just bet some singles, using that approach. Haven't decided yet for sure though. Anyway, your thoughts on this weekends games?

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Depending on how Owen is when he returns I'd love to see a forward three of ASHTON MARTINS OWEN With the pace of the two lads running off Ashton, we could be highly effective and quite entertaining to watch, which would be a nice change. The joy of that formation would be the ability to interchange with Duff, the Zog, Milner (poss), Ameobi and (Dare I say it?.........) Dyer if EVER fit. I'd then play a physically strong three behind them. Part of the reason I wanted Graveson TBH. Him, Parker & Emre behind a forward three looking something like that would be awesome. The only difficulty would be keeping everyone happy. Wouldn't it be great to have that problem?

Ha Ha. Possibly. Wonder if Alberts insurance covers him for that?

On babysitting duties and I was trying to explain what a hyena looks like to my mates little daughter........Seems I've found our Spanish star skiving when he should be in the stands at Upton Park supporting the boys. blueeek.gif World's longest link