Taylor Swift Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 If Martins plays, we'll win. If not, we won't. Another case of a players ability escalating because they haven't played for a while syndrome. My point was that he actually likes playing at Upton Park. 2 in 2 and played well in both games. Will try to be clearer next time, mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I'd go: ---------------Given Beye---Taylor---Coloccini---Zog -------Geremi-----Smith----Nacho------ ------------------Owen----------- ----------Xisco-----Oba--------- Yes, I know, Smith. But we're down to the bear bones and i really don't want Butt in there. That looks quite strong imo. Obviously hoping Oba will be fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Smith? And you're the one who accused me of escalating a player's ability because of his absence? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Smith? And you're the one who accused me of escalating a player's ability because of his absence? Hahaha, I KNEW you'd say that. Tbf I think that decision was just a kneejerk to how shit Butt was yesterday, I'll come to my senses in a few days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Comfortable defeat in Zola's first game, probably 3-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Looking forward to this trip BUT NOT THE MATCH... Love London games Same mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Don't like the prospect of playing a team with a new manager, no clue how they'll play... though I suppose that could be negated if we were to appoint a new manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Beye and Martins back for this. Jonas not back till 5th october according to PhysioRoom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Beye and Martins back for this. And according to The Times, Beye is out for 10 weeks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gallowgate Mag Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Hughton saying Martins and Duff are the only two with a chance of making it: Given Taylor Coloccini Cacapa Bassong Geremi Gonzalez Butt N'Zogbia Owen Xisco Harper Edgar Duff Martins Ameobi + 2 others Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Given Beye/Edgar - Taylor - Colo - Bassong Geremi - Butt - Nacho Owen Xizco Zoggy Not sure what I'd do if Martins is fit re Zoggy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I'd go: Given Geremi Cacapa Taylor Bassong Gonzales Butt Coloccini N'Zogbia Owen Xisco The defence looks very fragile, but I think if we can have someone like Taylor doing a man marking job on Ashton it scuppers one of their attacking pivots. The strength in the centre of midfielder should be enough to overcome the creativity of Faubert and Co. That's providing the gap between Butt, Coloccini and the back four doesn't become too great. You'd need one of those two (Colo and Butt) to sit in front of the back four and one to play defensively further up the park. If we can stay solid at the back and retain posession in midfield West Ham are there to be had. If we can then get the ball wide to Gonzales or N'Zogbia and have a run at their fragile defence I think we can create chances for the forwards. It's too early for Gonzales to be playing in the centre of the park away from in my opinion, we don't know enough about him and his capabilities. Now I'm not naive enough to think: "ah we'll go with this system and it'll all run like clock work" because there are some massive factors to consider. One of the reasons I'd go with two defensive midfielders is because of the situation at West Ham. It's Zola's first game, their lot will really want to get out the traps and prove themselves. The crowd will be behind them and if we can do a stifling job they may just start to get a bit frustrated and hopefully that will allow us to create some chances of our own. Now the most important factor here is the attitude of Newcastle United. Are the players going to come out like they did against Hull? Yes, we're on a big low but it'd about time these players stood up for themselves and proved they're worth what we're paying them. I know it will be hard to muster team spirit in these difficult times, but these lads are professionals. They need to take a long look at themselves in the mirror and produce bit of fight during times of adversity, they need to show us the fans that our season isn't over. Similarly the fans need to get behind the lads. The atmophere at West Ham is going to be electric so we need to put in a good shift too. No more protesting, the board have got your message, the lads need a lift and we need to provide it. Whatever tactics you want to employ this match at West Ham is there to be won but it depends on us. No more feeling sorry for ourselves and no more revolting, lets have some togetherness. This is going to be tough given the circumstance, the last thing we want is for this to be another Hull, lets go down to London and show a bit of pride and dignity for a change, lets go there UNITED. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 how anyone can suggest N'zogbia for LB, i'd rather play him in goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gallowgate Mag Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 does anyone know if i'll be able to make the 18:22 train home from Kings Cross or should I book later? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 does anyone know if i'll be able to make the 18:22 train home from Kings Cross or should I book later? it may take an hour and a half to get to King's Cross from Upton so book later if you want to be safe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I have a feeling we might get a tonking. They'll have that new manager vibe about them and we're still in chaos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Given Taylor Coloccini Cacapa Bassong Geremi Gonzalez Butt N'Zogbia Owen Xisco I am going to be optimistic, and say 2-1 to us, Owen and Xisco to score for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Given Taylor Coloccini Cacapa Bassong Geremi Gonzalez Butt N'Zogbia Owen Xisco I am going to be optimistic, and say 2-1 to us, Owen and Xisco to score for us. yes, this looks our best 11 for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gallowgate Mag Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 does anyone know if i'll be able to make the 18:22 train home from Kings Cross or should I book later? it may take an hour and a half to get to King's Cross from Upton so book later if you want to be safe Cheers mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 does anyone know if i'll be able to make the 18:22 train home from Kings Cross or should I book later? it may take an hour and a half to get to King's Cross from Upton so book later if you want to be safe Cheers mate. nee bother. Get yasel a drink or snack after the game because the lines for the Upton tube station are usually ridiculous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Given Taylor Cacapa Coloccini Bassong Geremi Butt Gonzalez Owen Xisco Martins Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Given Taylor Cacapa Colo Bassong Geremi Nacho N'Zogbia Owen Xisco Martins Anything to keep Butt off the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Got my tickets today. Not sure I'm looking forward to it as such. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 3 or 4 nil. Great time for them to play us, and a really bad time for us to play them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 ---------------Given Beye-----Tayl-------Colo------Bass Gere-----Butt------Nacho-----Zoggy ---------Owen-----Martins Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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