Guest RodrigoPalacio Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 1-0 to us. David Wheater own goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Erich von Manstein Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Not completley confident over this one. Can't see any out and out attacking threats within Boro's team that could cause some serious damage to our side. Tuncay and Downing have the ability to but rarely look anything special, if this Alves bloke lives up his hype then he could be their only threat provided he gets a run out. Hopefully Emre will play in the middle, throw Barton in the mix, draft N'Zogbia in at left back and let Duff occupy the left flank - let the two combine down that side and get some decent delivery in for whoever is up front. Has the potential to be a classic Allardyce encounter with two teams cancelling each other out with both teams not exactly high on confidence, hope I'm wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 -------------------Given-------------------------- Carr------Taylor--------Cacapa------Zoggy-- Milner-------Butt-----Emre----------Duff------ ---------------Owen-------Viduka-------------- 2-0 to us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I agree with those saying the beasts will come here and try to do what Bolton did. However I think we'll fluff a 1-0 with either Butt or Smith hitting a wayward shot against Huth, it'll then hit Pogatetz and with Schwarzer grounded thinking it was going the other way, it will creep over the line amid a melee of beast players and Michael Owen, who will try to claim he got a touch and it was his goal. Wonder what odds the bookies will give if I write that on a slip? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I agree with those saying the beasts will come here and try to do what Bolton did. However I think we'll fluff a 1-0 with either Butt or Smith hitting a wayward shot against Huth, it'll then hit Pogatetz and with Schwarzer grounded thinking it was going the other way, it will creep over the line amid a melee of beast players and Michael Owen, who will try to claim he got a touch and it was his goal. Wonder what odds the bookies will give if I write that on a slip? Ill give you 700-1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToonArmy Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 If Alfonso Alves signs for the mutants I dont think he`ll play against us fortunately His work permit will go to appeal as he`s not played in 75% of brazil`s games in the last 2 years.....he will get the permit eventually Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Tuncay got injured yesterday but I don't know how serious it is. He left the field after 30 mins. Mido is fit again though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Mido is fit again though. Great another story for the media to bash us over the head if he players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Alfonso Alves for £10mill ,passed his medical just needs to agree terms now.. Hope his work permit takes months to sort.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Mido is fit again though. Great another story for the media to bash us over the head if he players. I hope he wears a backpack while playing, for a laugh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I hope he wears a backpack while playing, for a laugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edd Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 If Enrique is still out then it might be worth considering playing Zoggy in midfield and Duff at left-back where I'm sure he's filled in before for other clubs. Zog doesn't offer anything defensively that Duff can't, and Duff will be more disciplined and will maintain possession and distribute the ball better than Zoggy. And of course Zog then gets to play in a more attacking role that suits him far better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 He could go down the wing back route.. -------------------Given --------Taylor---Cacapa----Roze Milner------------------------------Zoggy -------Barton-----Emre-------Duff -----------Owen---------Viduka BENCH Harper Carr Butt Lua Lua Smith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Urban Fox Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 The only footage the north east news could find of alves was him missing a point blank header from 1 yard and putting it over the top for Brazil. Downing and Sanil are out apparently... leaving Gook and aliadiere up front... I'm biting my nails at the very prospect!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Think we'll see Given Carr Taylor Cacapa N'Zogbia Milner Emre Butt Duff Owen Smith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Should be Given Carr Cacapa Taylor Roz Milner Barton Emre Zog Viduka Owen Going to go for a 2-1 win, Boro to fight bravely but us to just edge it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Must win, simple as. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Boro are a decent side, they just miss a lot of chances, I really hope this Alves bloke doesn't play. Ditto Downing and Tuncay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Luque Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Isn't Zog suspended? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I'm going for a 0-0, or 0-1 Can't see us scoring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Boro are a decent side, they just miss a lot of chances, I really hope this Alves bloke doesn't play. Ditto Downing and Tuncay. Alves is a great player, scored loads of goals when he was in Sweden, and I think he's kept it up since moving. I too hope he doesn't play Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Isn't Zog suspended? Nope. Suspended for Villa because of the 7-day rule. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quailman Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 If Dukes is fit he will be instead of Smith, but other than that Emre should slot in instead of Butt and Barton should start. Bench: Duff Butt Rozenhal Harps Smith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 2-1 victory. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nguyen Van Falk Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 4-1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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