Wayne Routledge signs 3 year deal with Swansea

[Frazzle]

Don't see why we should drop Gutierrez, he's actually set up a few and scored one this season.  Add that to the fact that he's a good 'defensive winger' and I think he's perfect for away games.

[Ronaldo]

Jonas needs reminding that he's not an automatic choice.

[Guest firetotheworks]

Jonas needs reminding that he's not an automatic choice.

 

Hmm, I agree with you in practice here.

[Frazzle]

He's been playing well though, I'd definitely have him playing in away games.

[Ronaldo]

He was dropped for a couple of games in September, came back against City and played brilliantly for the next 4 or so. Recently he's dipped, and not doing what we need him to.

 

Routledge and Simpson looked really encouraging against the best LB in the world today. Perch was holding Wayne back, as most of us suspected.

[relámpago blanco]

Liek I've always said, Routledge has a massive amount of ability he just doesn't know how to use it.  He's as quick as anyone imo but often won't knock it and run.

[Ronaldo]

Raped Cole for pace on two occassions.

[Frazzle]

Cole didn't seem to venture forward much though (whether that's down to Routledge's presence, who knows?) whereas Jonas was forced back a bit more it seemed.

 

Like I say, I wouldn't drop Jonas.  You could use the same argument against Routledge saying he shouldn't replace Jonas after one decent game.

[Tooj]

Routledge   Tiote   Nolan   Barton

 

for WBA.

 

I'd never play Barton on the left. He's our best crosser of a ball - I'd have him straight back in on the right.

[relámpago blanco]

Raped Cole for pace on two occassions.

Yep, how often have we seen that this season.

[Ronaldo]

Cole didn't seem to venture forward much though (whether that's down to Routledge's presence, who knows?) whereas Jonas was forced back a bit more it seemed.

 

Like I say, I wouldn't drop Jonas.  You could use the same argument against Routledge saying he shouldn't replace Jonas after one decent game.

 

It's more than Jonas has dipped. And I still think Routledge is more creative.

[Frazzle]

That is the right isn't it?

[Guest firetotheworks]

I think raped is a bit far fetched like.

[Frazzle]

Cole didn't seem to venture forward much though (whether that's down to Routledge's presence, who knows?) whereas Jonas was forced back a bit more it seemed.

 

Like I say, I wouldn't drop Jonas.  You could use the same argument against Routledge saying he shouldn't replace Jonas after one decent game.

 

It's more than Jonas has dipped. And I still think Routledge is more creative.

 

I would've said so last season but Jonas seems to have stepped up better to be fair, even though he is frustrating sometimes.

[Ronaldo]

Routledge   Tiote   Nolan   Barton

 

for WBA.

 

I'd never play Barton on the left. He's our best crosser of a ball - I'd have him straight back in on the right.

 

Most of those good crosses come from set-pieces. Not from him being on the RW.

[Guest Heneage]

I think raped is a bit far fetched like.

Lightly fingered?

[Tooj]

Routledge   Tiote   Nolan   Barton

 

for WBA.

 

I'd never play Barton on the left. He's our best crosser of a ball - I'd have him straight back in on the right.

 

Most of those good crosses come from set-pieces. Not from him being on the RW.

 

Some of his cross field passes make a massive difference as well.

 

Routledge's pace gives us something which we badly need, yet I'm sure if you asked Andy Carroll who he'd rather have out there, he'd pick Barton every time.

[Guest firetotheworks]

'sneaked it up' might be more accurate.

[Ronaldo]

Routledge   Tiote   Nolan   Barton

 

for WBA.

 

I'd never play Barton on the left. He's our best crosser of a ball - I'd have him straight back in on the right.

 

Most of those good crosses come from set-pieces. Not from him being on the RW.

 

Some of his cross field passes make a massive difference as well.

 

Routledge's pace gives us something which we badly need, yet I'm sure if you asked Andy Carroll who he'd rather have out there, he'd pick Barton every time.

 

Barton's still on the pitch. We need to add an extra dimension as we're far too one-sided and team's know it. Ideally I'd like to see Barton, Jonas and Routledge on the pitch, especially at home.

[Ash]

Routledge   Tiote   Nolan   Barton

 

for WBA.

 

I'd never play Barton on the left. He's our best crosser of a ball - I'd have him straight back in on the right.

 

Most of those good crosses come from set-pieces. Not from him being on the RW.

 

Some of his cross field passes make a massive difference as well.

 

Routledge's pace gives us something which we badly need, yet I'm sure if you asked Andy Carroll who he'd rather have out there, he'd pick Barton every time.

 

Barton's still on the pitch. We need to add an extra dimension as we're far too one-sided and team's know it. Ideally I'd like to see Barton, Jonas and Routledge on the pitch, especially at home.

 

Why not go for that against WBA with Tiote in there too then? Seems a better option than putting Nolan in and dropping Jonas.

[Ronaldo]

Perhaps we'll see:

 

Routledge  Barton  Tiote  Nolan  Jonas

 

Carroll

[Guest BlacknWhiteArmy]

He was dropped for a couple of games in September, came back against City and played brilliantly for the next 4 or so. Recently he's dipped, and not doing what we need him to.

 

Routledge and Simpson looked really encouraging against the best LB in the world today. Perch was holding Wayne back, as most of us suspected.

 

I remember Jonas really working hard when he was dropped for Hatem, and put in some excellent performances

[Ash]

Perhaps we'll see:

 

Routledge   Barton   Tiote   Nolan   Jonas

 

Carroll

 

I could handle that.

[Cronky]

Take Taarabt here and send Wayne back to QPR.

 

I'm not sure which is worse - someone who won't part with the bloody ball or someone who's scared of it.

 

Actually I'd take Taarabt. On the grounds that he might improve.

[Guest BooBoo]

If Nolan is out next weekend, on reflection i'd like to see:

 

Barton      Tiote      Guthrie      Jonas

 

                Routledge

 

                            Carroll