Wigan vs Newcastle United pre game thread - Sun 2nd Jan at 4pm (live on Sky)

[Cronky]

I'd go -

 

Krul

Simpson Williamson Coloccini Enrique

Barton Nolan Tiote Jonas

Ranger Shola

 

I'm pretty sure he'll play Taylor though. Also Nolan up front with Smith in midfield.

 

[lovejoy]

Notw reckons we might play smith up top.

[David28]

Notw reckons we might play smith up top.

 

I'd rather play Harper as striker tbh. His goal record is as good as Smith's.

[Keefaz]

I'd pick some of NOFC team ahead of Smith, ffs.

[Doug]

I've been nagged into going to this, Defeat now guaranteed.

[JH]

God knows why they've chosen this for tv. In terms of quality it could easily be the poorest top flight game of the weekend.

 

It probably means it'll be the best of the weekend.

[Guest Geordiesned]

Speculation amongst journos that Smith will play up front building!

[Guest neesy111]

If Alan Smith plays upfront, then Pardew should be sacked on the spot.

[madras]

If Alan Smith plays upfront, then Pardew should be sacked on the spot.

i'm not too far behind you on that.

[Guest sicko2ndbest]

He is the only one with any premiership pedigree if shola is not fit for purpose!

[HongKongMag]

Would agree with that, how anyone could play Smith up front in their right mind is beyond me.

 

Stick Ranger up there along with Ameobi.. thats the best we can probably do right now.

[Guest neesy111]

He is the only one with any premiership pedigree if shola is not fit for purpose!

 

I would rather see a drunk Supermac than that idiot upfront.

[arnonel]

he was an english international as a striker, cant be such a mad choice considering a) we dont have strikers and b) at least he wont fark up the midfield

[TRon]

he was an english international as a striker, cant be such a mad choice considering a) we dont have strikers and b) at least he wont fark up the midfield

 

who the hell are you? and did you just register to post such bollocks?

[Stifler]

If he wins us the game I'm all for it, it's about time he scored.

[TRon]

If he wins us the game I'm all for it, it's about time he scored.

 

That's a bit like saying if James Perch wins us the game I'm all for it. If Keegan couldn't get goals out of Smith what makes anyone think Pardew will?

[NEEJ]

tbh, i'd rather smith up front as opposed to making ridiculous tackles around his own box. much rather he made them up the field. hes about as likely to score as krul though.

[Fatwax]

tbh, i'd rather smith up front as opposed to making ridiculous tackles around his own box. much rather he made them up the field. hes about as likely to score as krul though.

 

That's ridiculous. Whether he's playing upfront or as a holding midfielder he's dead weight. We're essentially down one man and playing at a disadvantage because he offers literally nothing for us and a few set pieces in promising positions for the opposition.

[Stifler]

If he wins us the game I'm all for it, it's about time he scored.

 

That's a bit like saying if James Perch wins us the game I'm all for it. If Keegan couldn't get goals out of Smith what makes anyone think Pardew will?

Like I said, it's about time he scored for us. Anyway it doesn't matter, this is Wigan away. We are so unlucky here that even if we scored 10 goals today we'd probably still lose.

[madras]

he was an english international as a striker, cant be such a mad choice considering a) we dont have strikers and b) at least he wont fark up the midfield

 

who the hell are you? and did you just register to post such bollocks?

and welcome.

[Dr.Spaceman]

God knows why they've chosen this for tv. In terms of quality it could easily be the poorest top flight game of the weekend.

 

Yeah, I was thinking the same.

[Begbie]

I hope Ranger starts with xisco or nolan in support.

[Cheshire Mag]

Smith nailed on to score today.

[Guest BooBoo]

Smith up front!?! Blame Pards (and with good cause).

[junkhead]

Not looking forward to this AT ALL..