jarrovianmag Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 That's assuming Taylor is still a toon player! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Has Hughton got much of a reason to drop Carroll though? Hughton will stick with the winning formula as close as he can, with minimum changes if someone leaves. I fully expect someone to turn around now and say Carroll is injured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Has Hughton got much of a reason to drop Carroll though? Hughton will stick with the winning formula as close as he can, with minimum changes if someone leaves. I fully expect someone to turn around now and say Carroll is injured. Went off with a "slight groin strain" on Wednesday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 No Taylor or Barton. Our first defeat tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I don't like the constant references to "Skipper" Nicky Butt Him and Smith in centre midfield makes me want to vomit, if Palace have anyone who can take freekicks they'll have about 5 chances from 25 yards the way these 2 go on. Carroll 50/50 basically means no, no mention of Steve Taylor though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 No Taylor or Barton. Our first defeat tomorrow. Where does it say Taylor is not playing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 No Taylor or Barton. Our first defeat tomorrow. Where does it say Taylor is not playing? It doesn't, but it might not be a bad guess Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I think a nice little 1-1 draw with us giving a penalty away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
quayside Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I wouldn't be surprised to see: Harper Simpson Taylor Colo Enrique Taylor Butt Nolan Jonas Smith Ameobi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I wouldn't be surprised to see: Harper Simpson Taylor Colo Enrique Taylor Butt Nolan Jonas Smith Ameobi Swap Smith for Nolan and you'll be right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I think we will see Harper Simpson Colo Taylor Jose Taylor Smith Guthrie Jonas Nolan Ameobi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
quayside Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 In his career Smith has played more games as a striker than Nolan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 In his career Smith has played more games as a striker than Nolan. Yes, but all through pre-season we played Smith in CM and Nolan as an "attacking midfielder." Because we're away from home, Hughton will jump at the chance to use this system. Smith hasn't been seen as a forward of any kind for a long long time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 In his career Smith has played more games as a striker than Nolan. I have a feeling as soon as Smith reverts to a striker he's going to look useless again. Defensive midfield is the only position you can put someone who doesn't create or score goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 No Taylor or Barton. Our first defeat tomorrow. Drama Queen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 It will probably be a five-man midfield, with both Butt and Smith playing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Text from club saying Butt is back, Andy Carroll is 50/50 and Barton is out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Before people start panicking about the thought of Nicky Butt, let's not forget Palace have a plodder in Shaun Derry as their main midfield man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Let's not start Butt in an away game, ffs. (Watch him play a blinder now) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Maybe he'll be a bit better cos we're in a rubbish league? Smith seems to have improved and Ameobi certainly has. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMcQuillan Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Maybe he'll be a bit better cos we're in a rubbish league? Smith seems to have improved and Ameobi certainly has. And Butt always played well last season when he'd had a bit of time off. He's certainly had that before this. I would mind starting Butt every third game or so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binnsy Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Nicky Butt sitting as a holding midfielder will be fine in the CCC, unfortunately we don't need him sitting in alongside Smith as they'll pretty much do the same job. Its got to be one or the other. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Nicky Butt sitting as a holding midfielder will be fine in the CCC, unfortunately we don't need him sitting in alongside Smith as they'll pretty much do the same job. Its got to be one or the other. Aye, but with Hughton it will be both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binnsy Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Nicky Butt sitting as a holding midfielder will be fine in the CCC, unfortunately we don't need him sitting in alongside Smith as they'll pretty much do the same job. Its got to be one or the other. Aye, but with Hughton it will be both. true although i wouldn't mind that much away from home but definately not in a home game. The way we are selling defenders we may well see either Butt or Smith playing at centre half in a couple of games time! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMcQuillan Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Butt in a couple of years? He'll be a fossil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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