José Enrique

[Teasy]

I don't know, was Smith really Dyers replacement?  Possibly..

 

Has Allardyce made any new comments on transfers since Dyer's deal collapsed?

[Rich]

I'd be happy enough with Taylor there, if Rozehnal looks as good as he has done and if Cacapa is as good as he's being pegged as being. I think Taylor has played some of his best games in the RB position for us and I still don't think it would do him any harm. I don't want to see the lad dropped completely, but I'll be surprised if he's a better bet/looks better in training than Rozehnal and Cacapa do once everyone's firing on all cylinders.

 

If anything, it will improve his "footballing" ability as he'll be expected to do more coming forwards and he'd offer us some invaluable extra height on set-plays at both ends of the field. Could keep his feet on the ground and prevent him from thinking he's "made it", as well. Obviously there's a fair few negatives that could be ventured to counteract what I'm saying, but I certainly don't think it would be a disaster if he was our first-choice right-back at least for a spell next season.

 

He hasn't done "enough" yet to have made that centre-half position his own - and he actually should have some competition now as well. He also needs to stop getting injured so often, which is obviously a big ask when a lot of the time it's not his fault!

 

Diarra is quality, but is he not off to Arsenal? I think he has a massive future in the game, but his stature would be a worry, as you mention. The Dyer as a RB thing was tongue-in-cheek, like!

 

I still hope a "proper" RB comes in, along with Drago and Enrique, but it wouldn't be a disaster if it didn't happen. It certainly wouldn't bother me as much as missing out on those two, who I think we're crying out for.

[Rich]

I don't know, was Smith really Dyers replacement?  Possibly..

 

Has Allardyce made any new comments on transfers since Dyer's deal collapsed?

 

He said he hopes/expects Enrique to sign tomorrow. That's about it.

[ohmelads]

The signing of Enrique will give Sam a selection headache (always a good thing) on the left hand side.

 

Up until now he's played Solano on the right and Milner on the left, with N'Zogbia behind. Once Enrique claims that LB spot (perhaps as early as the Bolton game, given he's the only fit, natural LB we have) then I suspect one of Zog/Solano/Milner will be dropped. All have looked good in pre-season, it looks a tough decision at the moment.

[Baggio]

The signing of Enrique will give Sam a selection headache (always a good thing) on the left hand side.

 

Up until now he's played Solano on the right and Milner on the left, with N'Zogbia behind. Once Enrique claims that LB spot (perhaps as early as the Bolton game, given he's the only fit, natural LB we have) then I suspect one of Zog/Solano/Milner will be dropped. All have looked good in pre-season, it looks a tough decision at the moment.

 

N'Zogbia has to be first choice IMO.

 

The lack of pace in the team today with Milner and Solano on the wings will mean we will struggle to break down better opposition.

[Dragon55544]

Solano RB, Milner RW and Zoggy LW problem solved.

[NSG]

Given/Harper

Taylor/Carr --- Rozehnal/Ramage --- Cacapa/Taylor --- Enrique/Drago

Geremi/Butt

Milner/Barton    ---    Smith/Emre

Martins/Milner/Nobby                  Owen/Zog/Luque

Viduka/Shola

               

 

 

Squad-tastic.

 

FMarama.

[ohmelads]

Solano RB, Milner RW and Zoggy LW problem solved.

 

Perhaps, although Solano has yet to appear at RB under Allardyce while Carr has appeared there for every game. If Sam had real plans to play Nobby there in the near future he'd surely have given him some time there in pre-season.

[Alberto2005]

Given/Harper

Taylor/Carr --- Rozehnal/Ramage --- Cacapa/Taylor --- Enrique/Drago

Geremi/Butt

Milner/Barton    ---    Smith/Emre

Martins/Milner/Nobby                  Owen/Zog/Luque

Viduka/Shola

               

 

 

Squad-tastic.

 

FMarama.

Take Ramage out and whack in a new cb

[NSG]

Given/Harper

Taylor/Carr --- Rozehnal/Ramage --- Cacapa/Taylor --- Enrique/Drago

Geremi/Butt

Milner/Barton    ---    Smith/Emre

Martins/Milner/Nobby                  Owen/Zog/Luque

Viduka/Shola

               

 

 

Squad-tastic.

 

FMarama.

Take Ramage out and whack in a new cb

 

Aye, . Shows the depth in our squad now going forward. Haven't even thought about Dyer, Duff, Carroll etc..

[Wullie]

Solano RB, Milner RW and Zoggy LW problem solved.

 

Perhaps, although Solano has yet to appear at RB under Allardyce while Carr has appeared there for every game. If Sam had real plans to play Nobby there in the near future he'd surely have given him some time there in pre-season.

 

Solano's played there a couple of times I think, not started though. He definitely played a half at Hartlepool at RB.

[ohmelads]

Solano RB, Milner RW and Zoggy LW problem solved.

 

Perhaps, although Solano has yet to appear at RB under Allardyce while Carr has appeared there for every game. If Sam had real plans to play Nobby there in the near future he'd surely have given him some time there in pre-season.

 

Solano's played there a couple of times I think, not started though. He definitely played a half at Hartlepool at RB.

 

Did he? Suppose it's a possibility then. I reckon it's Carr's position to lose at the moment though. Not that he's been in fantastic form, but he's done enough to keep his place so far.

 

Enrique's arrival will displace someone from the first team though, and at the moment none of those mentioned deserve to be dropped (IMO anyway). It'll be interesting to see how he juggles it.

[Dave]

I think Zoggy will be dropped of those three.

[Alberto2005]

Solano RB, Milner RW and Zoggy LW problem solved.

 

Perhaps, although Solano has yet to appear at RB under Allardyce while Carr has appeared there for every game. If Sam had real plans to play Nobby there in the near future he'd surely have given him some time there in pre-season.

 

Solano's played there a couple of times I think, not started though. He definitely played a half at Hartlepool at RB.

 

Did he? Suppose it's a possibility then. I reckon it's Carr's position to lose at the moment though. Not that he's been in fantastic form, but he's done enough to keep his place so far.

 

Enrique's arrival will displace someone from the first team though, and at the moment none of those mentioned deserve to be dropped (IMO anyway). It'll be interesting to see how he juggles it.

Solano will be on the bench i think.

[Baggio]

Enrique's arrival will displace someone from the first team though, and at the moment none deserve to be dropped. It'll be interesting to see how he juggles it.

 

Not sure about that, we've played Zog, Ramage and Hunty there, none of them look comfortable in that position.

[Alberto2005]

Enrique's arrival will displace someone from the first team though, and at the moment none deserve to be dropped. It'll be interesting to see how he juggles it.

 

Not sure about that, we've played Zog, Ramage and Hunty there, none of them look comfortable in that position.

Yes but that means N'Zogbia will be benched as Milner will be playing left or maybe Milner will be benched, or maybe Solano will be benched and Milner will play right, you get the picture

[Dave]

I'd prefer to see Zoggy on the left, Milner on the right. But Nobby's done well pre-season and his experience, coupled with the fact Milner's been used on the left wing a lot, may move him ahead of Zoggy in the pecking order.

[Mick]

I think Zoggy will be dropped of those three.

 

I agree with that.

[Jamie]

Might have a trip over to the training ground tommorow then,see if i can see him.

Will let you all know 

[Mick]

Solano will be on the bench i think.

 

I think he'll start against Bolton on the right wing if we go 4-4-2.

[Baggio]

Might have a trip over to the training ground tommorow then,see if i can see him.

Let will let you all know 

 

You can be the sites ITK, Jamie.

 

Get up there and find out info off Sam and the players.

[Baggio]

Solano will be on the bench i think.

 

I think he'll start against Bolton on the right wing if we go 4-4-2.

 

I think we'll go 4-3-3 against Bolton Mick, I can see him wanting to make it hard for them to break us down.

[Alberto2005]

Solano will be on the bench i think.

 

I think he'll start against Bolton on the right wing if we go 4-4-2.

 

I think we'll go 4-3-3 against Bolton Mick, I can see him wanting to make it hard for them to break us down.

I agree, but don't you think it would have made sense to play that way today?

[Dave]

Solano will be on the bench i think.

 

I think he'll start against Bolton on the right wing if we go 4-4-2.

 

I think we'll go 4-3-3 against Bolton Mick, I can see him wanting to make it hard for them to break us down.

I agree, but don't you think it would have made sense to play that way today?

 

We did second half.

[Dragon55544]

Solano will be on the bench i think.

 

I think he'll start against Bolton on the right wing if we go 4-4-2.

 

I think we'll go 4-3-3 against Bolton Mick, I can see him wanting to make it hard for them to break us down.

 

I think 4-4-2 and then 4-3-3 if things aint going to plan, Like against Samp. Thats a good thing about having players like Smith on the pitch we can change formations with out using up all the subs.