David28 Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Harper Simpson - Williamson - Hall - Van Aanholt Coloccini - Smith Routledge Gutierrez Ranger - Lovenkrands Funny, I was just saying on Saturday that I generally think Colo would cope better in midfield than any of Nolan, Butt or Smith. Obviously it's never gonna happen because it's vital we have him at CB. I've thought it all season. He is the best passer of the ball in our team, without a doubt. When Taylor is back and playing alongside Williamson, I'd love to see what Colo could do at DM. He has played at DM a considerable amount of times for Depor, Milan saw him as the long-term replacement for Costacurta (a DM). Sure, it's a sign of desperate times that I'm suggesting we use our best defender this season as a playmaker, but I think an effective passer of the ball is exactly what we need in the centre of the park, whilst still providing defensive cover. Barton and R.Taylor are better passer of the ball imo. But even if Coloccini is the best like you said, Hughton won't play him as a DM as he thinks (and he's right there imo) that he's needed in the defence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 He's our best defender and should stay in defence. Personally, I feel the holding midfielder role void is more important right now. Certainly wouldn't hurt to try him out for a couple of games.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 It's testament to how non-functioning our CM is. People want our best winger and best defender in there, Enrique will be next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Harper Simpson - Williamson - Hall - Van Aanholt Coloccini - Smith Routledge Gutierrez Ranger - Lovenkrands Funny, I was just saying on Saturday that I generally think Colo would cope better in midfield than any of Nolan, Butt or Smith. Obviously it's never gonna happen because it's vital we have him at CB. I've thought it all season. He is the best passer of the ball in our team, without a doubt. When Taylor is back and playing alongside Williamson, I'd love to see what Colo could do at DM. He has played at DM a considerable amount of times for Depor, Milan saw him as the long-term replacement for Costacurta (a DM). Sure, it's a sign of desperate times that I'm suggesting we use our best defender this season as a playmaker, but I think an effective passer of the ball is exactly what we need in the centre of the park, whilst still providing defensive cover. Barton and R.Taylor are better passer of the ball imo. But even if Coloccini is the best like you said, Hughton won't play him as a DM as he thinks (and he's right there imo) that he's needed in the defence. Even if Williamson can do as good as if not a better job than him? Barton is always going to be plagued by injuries, Taylor isn't big enough to play there imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Harper Simpson - Williamson - Hall - Van Aanholt Coloccini - Smith Routledge Gutierrez Ranger - Lovenkrands Funny, I was just saying on Saturday that I generally think Colo would cope better in midfield than any of Nolan, Butt or Smith. Obviously it's never gonna happen because it's vital we have him at CB. I've thought it all season. He is the best passer of the ball in our team, without a doubt. When Taylor is back and playing alongside Williamson, I'd love to see what Colo could do at DM. He has played at DM a considerable amount of times for Depor, Milan saw him as the long-term replacement for Costacurta (a DM). Sure, it's a sign of desperate times that I'm suggesting we use our best defender this season as a playmaker, but I think an effective passer of the ball is exactly what we need in the centre of the park, whilst still providing defensive cover. Barton and R.Taylor are better passer of the ball imo. But even if Coloccini is the best like you said, Hughton won't play him as a DM as he thinks (and he's right there imo) that he's needed in the defence. Even if Williamson can do as good as if not a better job than him? If Taylor get fit again, ok. But I won't like to see a defence of Hall and Williamson there tbh. I know Hall did well so far, but still I'm not too convinced about him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Undoubtedly it could only be tried when Saylor is back, can't see Hughton having the balls to do it anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I'd go with Colo in centre mid like. 10x the player Nicky Butt is, and seems to have more of a brain than Smith or Nolan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeffers09 Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Went to the away game We were preety much crap as usual but these lot looked fucking shocking theyve picked up abit since then tho Best will probably get dogs abuse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Simpson Williamson Butt Harper Krul Hughton Carroll Jonas Routledge Smith Shola Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Simpson Williamson Butt Harper Krul Hughton Carroll Jonas Routledge Smith Shola Ballsy. It might just work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 It's testament to how non-functioning our CM is. People want our best winger and best defender in there, Enrique will be next. Again, Enrique would be our best CM by far Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broonalegeordie Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Simpson Williamson Butt Harper Krul Hughton Carroll Jonas Routledge Smith Shola other than nicky butt on the left id play this team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 why not.. adds mobility in the center Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 From the Chronicle: Gutierrez should play after a slight thigh strain Shola probably out with Hamstring injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 good old Shola, always injured Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 ___________Lovenkrands_____Carroll______________ _____________________Best_____________________ ____________Jonas____Smith____Routledge_________ Van Arnalt_____Williamson____Collocini________Simpson We have too many rigid players so we should come up with something more flexable. Best could ghost into the box unmarked, obviously adventurous but Jonas & Routledge cant do any worse than Nolan & Guthrie more central, and they can pull out wide when we have the ball. Take the bull by the horns, give them something to worry about, when they arrive at SJP we should want them to see the team sheet and be thinking "shit, what do we do here, who's going to pick him up?". I like that, perhaps with Guthrie instead of Smith though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 ___________Lovenkrands_____Carroll______________ _____________________Best_____________________ ____________Jonas____Smith____Routledge_________ Van Arnalt_____Williamson____Collocini________Simpson We have too many rigid players so we should come up with something more flexable. Best could ghost into the box unmarked, obviously adventurous but Jonas & Routledge cant do any worse than Nolan & Guthrie more central, and they can pull out wide when we have the ball. Take the bull by the horns, give them something to worry about, when they arrive at SJP we should want them to see the team sheet and be thinking "s***, what do we do here, who's going to pick him up?". I like that, perhaps with Guthrie instead of Smith though. It's basically that Keegan formation which was great. But I would like to see Routledge in Best's position because of his pace and ability and therefore Guthrie in on the Routledge position. And I would switch Smith with Barton as soon as Barton is 100% fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Forest and West Brom have tricky fixtures. They do at the weekend as well, great opportunity these 2 home games Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I think Coventry will go to SJP with a great deal of confidence and give you a very tough game, though I think you'll comfortably beat Preston. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Harper Simpson - Williamson - Hall - Van Aanholt Coloccini - Smith Routledge Gutierrez Ranger - Lovenkrands Funny, I was just saying on Saturday that I generally think Colo would cope better in midfield than any of Nolan, Butt or Smith. Obviously it's never gonna happen because it's vital we have him at CB. I've thought it all season. He is the best passer of the ball in our team, without a doubt. When Taylor is back and playing alongside Williamson, I'd love to see what Colo could do at DM. He has played at DM a considerable amount of times for Depor, Milan saw him as the long-term replacement for Costacurta (a DM). Sure, it's a sign of desperate times that I'm suggesting we use our best defender this season as a playmaker, but I think an effective passer of the ball is exactly what we need in the centre of the park, whilst still providing defensive cover. When was Costacurta a defensive midfielder may I ask? For an extended period of games I mean. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michaelfoster Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 good old Shola, always injured You put your left foot in, left foot out in, out, in out & shake it all about you do the Shola Ameobi and you hurt yourself now he's back on the shelf Wooooooooooooah, Shola Ameobi Wooooooooooooah, Shola Ameobi Wooooooooooooah, Shola Ameobi knees bent, arms streched, rar, rar, rar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Harper Simpson - Williamson - Hall - Van Aanholt Coloccini - Smith Routledge Gutierrez Ranger - Lovenkrands Funny, I was just saying on Saturday that I generally think Colo would cope better in midfield than any of Nolan, Butt or Smith. Obviously it's never gonna happen because it's vital we have him at CB. I've thought it all season. He is the best passer of the ball in our team, without a doubt. When Taylor is back and playing alongside Williamson, I'd love to see what Colo could do at DM. He has played at DM a considerable amount of times for Depor, Milan saw him as the long-term replacement for Costacurta (a DM). Sure, it's a sign of desperate times that I'm suggesting we use our best defender this season as a playmaker, but I think an effective passer of the ball is exactly what we need in the centre of the park, whilst still providing defensive cover. When was Costacurta a defensive midfielder may I ask? For an extended period of games I mean. I'm pretty sure every time I saw him he was in defence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Harper Simpson - Williamson - Hall - Van Aanholt Coloccini - Smith Routledge Gutierrez Ranger - Lovenkrands Funny, I was just saying on Saturday that I generally think Colo would cope better in midfield than any of Nolan, Butt or Smith. Obviously it's never gonna happen because it's vital we have him at CB. I've thought it all season. He is the best passer of the ball in our team, without a doubt. When Taylor is back and playing alongside Williamson, I'd love to see what Colo could do at DM. He has played at DM a considerable amount of times for Depor, Milan saw him as the long-term replacement for Costacurta (a DM). Sure, it's a sign of desperate times that I'm suggesting we use our best defender this season as a playmaker, but I think an effective passer of the ball is exactly what we need in the centre of the park, whilst still providing defensive cover. When was Costacurta a defensive midfielder may I ask? For an extended period of games I mean. I'm pretty sure every time I saw him he was in defence. I know he played there on the very rare occasion but I'd say at least 99% of his games were in defence. Class defender in his time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Lose 2-1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I've thought it all season. He is the best passer of the ball in our team, without a doubt. When Taylor is back and playing alongside Williamson, I'd love to see what Colo could do at DM. He has played at DM a considerable amount of times for Depor, Milan saw him as the long-term replacement for Costacurta (a DM). Sure, it's a sign of desperate times that I'm suggesting we use our best defender this season as a playmaker, but I think an effective passer of the ball is exactly what we need in the centre of the park, whilst still providing defensive cover. I am smelling fanboy bullshit oozing out of every word here. Did he really play a stack of games in midfield in in La Liga? Did Milan really see as DM? Being a decent passer in around you own 18 yard box is one thing, doing it in the madhouse of centre midfield is another. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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