Yorkie Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Not p*ssed off at all The fans who've gone there probably will be. Why? Pardew has made it clear that he plans to use squad players for Europe especially with 3 games in 7 days. I'm sure the fans who booked knew they couldn't expect to see a full strength team. There's a difference between not full strength and just playing the reserves though. Well not sure what you were expecting 3 days after a difficult away trip at Everton and a home game coming up on the Sunday. I certainly never expected to see the big guns on show. Happy for the squad players to be giving game time to improve and push for starting roles. The better team we put out at home against Atromitos almost got us knocked out so I'm a little bit concerned. I've said previously I was really excited to see some of our young players getting a chance so it's not all bad. Signing a few more players in the summer would have pushed us safely through the group of course. No it didn't. They had a good chance to level the scoreline but shot wide. It was a s**** performance, for sure, but don't let the aching desire to be cynical at every possible turn make you rewrite history. They could/should have scored that chance and should have a penalty. That's not being cynical (yawn). If we're talking about should've/would've/could've - we had a dozen chances to kill the game but didn't. I could just as easily say "the better team we put out against Atromitos nearly scored six before the break". Whatever, anyway. I think we'll beat Maritimo because there's still plenty of quality in the squad - even if it the amount of youngsters does provoke irritated memories regarding the transfer window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JS Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Could be a masterstroke if this(these) is(are) their chance(s) for the players to make a claim for a first team spot. Would love to see Campbell score Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Regarding us sending "reserves". Not too bothered with it. If we're not going to invest heavily - which we clearly are not - we need to nurture the talent we have. They are not going to get their chances in the Premier Leauge. However, this is good opposition to blood them against. The club's policy is to bring in lots of youngsters and promote from within. I'm all for giving Sammy, Vuckic, Bigi, Abeid, Tavernier, Ferguson, Campbell and Streete their chance here, rather than play Ba, Cabaye and Jonas. They'll be better for it, they'll be hungry. We'll send in the heavy artillery if we fail miserably in the opening games. I'm still confident that this lot can get a result there. Decent post, though I'd substitute 'moderately' rather than heavily. Remember Pardew's comments about the players enjoying that season and European competition because it wouldn't come around often? They ring very true now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyeyzzon Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Our lack of depth will be horribly exposed here. Was hoping that either Ba or Cisse would come and at least provide a massive threat up front. Cisse seems to be prone to illness recently too. Anyway, I'd go with Disco's team, but I'd start Romain ahead of Gabby as I think Obertan is way better as an impact sub. I think Pards will bring Fergie, Obertan/Sammy, and Campbell on. 0-0 now imo. Solid enough defense and holding midfielders for us to keep a clean sheet, but Shola alone doesn't fill me with confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Shola alone doesn't fill me with confidence. Standard Shola and you might have something to worry about but this is European Shola, second only to mackem-slayer Shola in devastating effectiveness. If Sammy proves to have the same likeness as his brother for foreign destinations we could be onto something special... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Our lack of depth will be horribly exposed here. Was hoping that either Ba or Cisse would come and at least provide a massive threat up front. Cisse seems to be prone to illness recently too. Anyway, I'd go with Disco's team, but I'd start Romain ahead of Gabby as I think Obertan is way better as an impact sub. I think Pards will bring Fergie, Obertan/Sammy, and Campbell on. 0-0 now imo. Solid enough defense and holding midfielders for us to keep a clean sheet, but Shola alone doesn't fill me with confidence. No doubt Obertan will start after being "fantastic in training" and angry on Monday. He's nailed on to play 90 mins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Baseless guesswork time! I think we'll see something like this: Harper Anita Williamson Perch Santon Bigirimana Gosling Obertan Amalfitano Marveaux Shola With Ferguson and Sammy to come on depending on how the game is going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I don't really see why Ba couldn't have played some part. On the one hand he's complaining that he's not starting games up front, then when Cisse's out Ba gets left behind as well. He didn't play a full game against Everton, so why not give him a half in Europe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Harper Tavernier Williamson Perch Ferguson Obertan Bigirimana Gosling Marveaux Amalfitano Shola Gonna need a big performance from Ameobi Sr. here imo. I'd quite like to see Sammy and Campbell get some minutes too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Cisse seems to be prone to illness recently too. ITK: Immune System stats on the latest Football Manager are 7/20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 It's our first game in the group, it's away from home, we have a thin squad and a few key injuries. Would be absolutely stupid to risk other key players in this particular game. Steven Taylor for example shouldn't play. This. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I don't really see why Ba couldn't have played some part. On the one hand he's complaining that he's not starting games up front, then when Cisse's out Ba gets left behind as well. He didn't play a full game against Everton, so why not give him a half in Europe? He refused to travel. /Fox Soccer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 This game is gonna be fucking shite, 2-0 loss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 "we are enow To do our country loss; and if to live, The fewer men, the greater share of honour. God's will! I pray thee, wish not one man more. " Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliassenfredrik Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 This game is gonna be f***ing s****, 2-0 loss. That's the spirit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Think the team will be: Elliot Anita Tavernier Williamson Santon Obertan Bigirimana Gosling Amalfitano Sammy Shola Not sure on formation but that will be the team IMO, surely we can't risk Harper, we need him for the league with Krul being out, and Harper is definitely the lesser of two evils. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 bullshit thats its not on free to air TV like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 bullshit thats its not on free to air TV like No, it's not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shayno Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Think this will end 1-1 Elliot Tav Perch Saylor Fergie Bigi Anita Obertan Vuckic Marv Shola Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Is ben arfa suspended? And why? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Dates back to his Marseille days iirc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I hope we've registered him and not done a Bowyer anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garth Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 No Ben Arfa is suspended from his time with Marseille. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Is ben arfa suspended? And why? Did you miss the last two games? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binnsy Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 i don't think he'll risk starting both Taylor and Williamson, i think he will play harper tav perch willi santon obertan bigi anita marv shola vuckic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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