Optimistic Nut Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 He's still picked a team he'd expect to win. Do you think he'd play that against Arsenal away? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morla84 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Jesus at right back, Lazaarus on the left wing. Good and Haïdara back from the dead. Bit of a theme here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 It might be a weaker team but he'll still be going out with the mentality to win it. Not like Pardew's 'efforts'. That line up suggests he couldn't care less about the cup this year. Shame, we've had a good draw this year, but realistically we aren't good enough to challenge seriously so I can understand his thinking, even if I don't like it. The youngsters playing are probably at League 2 level, the rest are clearly a cut above the level oxford play at. I'm not sure what people are complaining about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 "That line up suggests he couldn't care less about the cup this year." We're playing Oxford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 He literally rotated us in the league for the quarters against Hull, suggesting he doesn't care about the cups is canny naive like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 It still looks fairly balanced. Barlaser, Lazaar etc need games at some point and Mitro/ Perez picks itself. We don't exactly have any other wing options and can't risk Shelvey at moment so only back 4 and keeper changed through total choice and tbf Haidara, Jesus and Hanley all have a fair bit of experience. Rafa's got this man, just chill. We won't win the cup anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Actually quite excited by that line up. A gamble but a calculated one to keep our squad refreshed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Yeah we were fairly comfortable against a Championship side with a similar lineup. Think we'll be fine, Mitro brace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Jesus at right back, Lazaarus on the left wing. Good and Haïdara back from the dead. Bit of a theme here Yep, we'll get crucified. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 "That line up suggests he couldn't care less about the cup this year." We're playing Oxford. Always amazes how so many fail to check their emotions at the door on game day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Think we will do OK. Team has been picked with QPR in mind (midweek) Interested to see how the youngsters will do again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 "That line up suggests he couldn't care less about the cup this year." We're playing Oxford. Mental isn't it man? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 "That line up suggests he couldn't care less about the cup this year." We're playing Oxford. Always amazes how so many fail to check their emotions at the door on game day. They all just chuck their tampons about as soon as we change the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 We were 8/11 before the line ups were confirmed I'm sure. It's 23/20 now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 It may be a weak NUFC side, but it's still more than good enough to win this game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Given our recent history it's easy to jump to the conclusion that we're not going for this. But I prefer to think Rafa has spotted some talent in reserve that he wants to take a look at. All the young uns did alright against Brum so no reason to worry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Given our recent history it's easy to jump to the conclusion that we're not going for this. But I prefer to think Rafa has spotted some talent in reserve that he wants to take a look at. All the young uns did alright against Brum so no reason to worry. There's no doubt QPR is the priority, but he'd not have picked a team he'd expect to lose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Given our recent history it's easy to jump to the conclusion that we're not going for this. But I prefer to think Rafa has spotted some talent in reserve that he wants to take a look at. All the young uns did alright against Brum so no reason to worry. Generally I quite like cup games for the same reason, always interested to see what our young up and coming players have got going for them. But Rafa wouldn't play that team in a league game so seems fair enough to me to assume he's not that bothered if we go out today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Happy with the line up. I wouldn't have started Mitrovic though probably would have had him come on later and started with Murphy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchie Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Surely Elliot should be playing instead of Sels? He's had enough chances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 I think we will lose with this team selection. But the midweek game has to have fresh rested players as a priority. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Surely Elliot should be playing instead of Sels? He's had enough chances. Should be keeping stuff like that in the dressing room mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Surely Elliot should be playing instead of Sels? He's had enough chances. Only thing I'd question like. Suppose he's keeping Sels happy but don't see the point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Someone has parked a van in that car park and is watching from there ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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