Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I honestly believe that we'll batter the f*** out of them. HTL! I'm sure people said that about the home tie at Christmas too. But truth is we pretty much did - without scoring - it was one of those strange games. Derby will go for a win tonight and that should mean a better more open game. I would say dont change a winning team, but hopefully, with the good level of competition in the squad at the moment, most players should come in to prove a point and perform....not including Butt in that though....or Pancrate....or even Raylor. In fact, same team please, but definitely Loven in fo Best. If Hughton wants to 'combat' their midfield which I cant remember who correctly pointed out he will want to do, surely he's got the nouse to put pace up top to strecth them and get them playing backwards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 They just seem our bogey team these days. We absolutely battered them up here in the league when it finished 2-2, and even last month we had the chances to win easily. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 They just seem our bogey team these days. We absolutely battered them up here in the league when it finished 2-2, and even last month we had the chances to win easily. It's so frustrating. I'd actually take a 1-0, 90th minute tap in from Nolan for this. Would be nice to get a bit of luck against them for once. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Why does everyone seem to want Lovenkrands in for Best? Just because he came off the bench and scored 2 good goals, doesn't mean he'll start well tonight. Best had a good debut on friday and should definitely stay in the side. I'd keep the same team as v Cardiff but I think we all know Smith or Butt (Please God, not both) will be back in to 'combat' Derby's midfield, or the truth, to slow down our approach play... Still, fancy us to win it 2-1 Lovenkrands is our best striker tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Decided to go to this, will be a nice scenic drive through Derbyshire. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Right, I've spent all day tidying the office for our visitors from Derby tomorrow, so I really need a fucking good result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brazilianbob Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I think CH will go for : Harper Simpson Van Aaholt Williamson Colo Smith Butt Routledge Nolan Jonas Carroll Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Snatch a 2-1 win... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I think CH will go for : Harper Simpson Van Aaholt Williamson Colo Smith Butt Routledge Nolan Jonas Carroll butt's injured btw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 2-0 to the toon. Howay the lads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brazilianbob Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I think CH will go for : Harper Simpson Van Aaholt Williamson Colo Smith Butt Routledge Nolan Jonas Carroll butt's injured btw Thank you! There is a god after all!!! In that case Gthrie for Butt! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Same team. If not Hughton deserves a slap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Carroll and Lovenkrands need a chance to become a partnership. Carroll will never gain awareness if he doesn't have a regular strike partner imo and Lovenkrands is too good to leave out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I would be tempted to go with Best from the start again, and give him a chance to nick a goal to get him started. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Surely, after the Cardiff game, he's realised that we've got the beating of anyone in the league if we play a 4-4-2 with only one defensive central midfielder. The team has balance, pace, passing ability, and good delivery from both flanks. Time to throw the cautious approach away and play to our strengths. As I said before I wouldn't throw up if he reverts to a 4-5-1 because our new acquisitions look dangerous and I think we'd still win but it would be a step backwards IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allmo Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 If we play with the intention of taking the game to them I think we will comfortably win, if not either a very shit draw or a scraped win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Carroll and Lovenkrands need a chance to become a partnership. Carroll will never gain awareness if he doesn't have a regular strike partner imo and Lovenkrands is too good to leave out. Funnily enough they have never looked very good together before last Friday, neither of them seems to have two good games in a row. Maybe it was because we played better a a team, or maybe they just need some competition to keep them on their toes. Either way should be interesting to see if they have the same impact tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Carroll and Lovenkrands need a chance to become a partnership. Carroll will never gain awareness if he doesn't have a regular strike partner imo and Lovenkrands is too good to leave out. Funnily enough they have never looked very good together before last Friday, neither of them seems to have two games in a row. FYP Personally I think its more to do with having a more balanced team that made the difference Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKSC Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Quite frankly I'd be happy for us to scrape a win in this one just to keep up the revival in our form. Obviously I'd prefer to smash them to pieces but it's got to be all about a result given that it's away from home and our record against them has been poor over the last few years. Would be good if we could field the same eleven two matches in a row. I don't think that has happened for a good few months. I haven't checked the teamsheets to verify that statement mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I'll take a point as we do not do well against these fkers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I'll take a point as we do not do well against these fkers. id be happy with 2 or 3 points from our 2 away games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I think this will be a lot tougher than the Cardiff game, Derby seem to like to play against us, going for a 0:0 once again. Hope Brom and Forest slip up too. As for team I would go with (assuming Colo is not fit): Harper Simpson Hall Williamson Van A Routledge Smith Guthrie Jonas Shola Loven CH will probably go with: Harper Simpson Hall Williamson Van A Smith Routledge Guthrie Jonas Nolan Best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I'll take a point as we do not do well against these fkers. id be happy with 2 or 3 points from our 2 away games. The problem is Brom and Forest don't look like dropping too many points at the moment, generally speaking winning your home games and drawing your away ones should be good enough, but we may need to do a little better than that in the short term at least, to remain top. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I'll take a point as we do not do well against these fkers. id be happy with 2 or 3 points from our 2 away games. The problem is Brom and Forest don't look like dropping too many points at the moment, generally speaking winning your home games and drawing your away ones should be good enough, but we may need to do a little better than that in the short term at least, to remain top. i was thinking about the following two home games being won, would keep us on target. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 There's not a chance in hell he'll leave Carroll out, provided the club don't ban him due to the assault charge etc. 4-5-1 with the Carroll/Noz combo up top is my guess. The result will likely be settled by one goal to nil either way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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