FA Cup - time to give guys a rest.

[Mr Ed (The Stables)]

According to Sky, Ireland is suspended for the Portsmouth game after his yellow card today, 5th booking of the season.

 

[Revolver]

I am a bit late with this topic but as someone who has backed Hughes (not that my opinion is important) I will be really peeved if he picks a "weaker team".

Two games unbeaten for City constitutes a run and we are not good enough to chop and change even against a Championship side (The defence needs all the practice is can get!)

We should pick the strongest side possible because if we had against Brighton we may now in a semi final.

 

[ultimateharold]

I'd go with a mainly strong side, perhaps give Robbie a day off and put Studge there. Gelson in for Ireland. SWP will want to play. Caicedo to continue his run. Javi back in if fit. Perhaps give Kasper a go too.

 

[wez99]

We may also have some new signings by then.

 

[Corky]

Rest players so we draw and get an unwanted replay.

No thanks.

We only have one game a week, play the best fully fit team.

 

[borassic]

wouldn't mind seeing a 4-4-2 with studge and big phil up front together.

 

[Bill]

Surely it's time to make changes this weekend. After a couple of decent results, we need to keep the league run going. Also, the UEFA cup will soon come around, and it will get hectic. I think Robinho, SWP, Ireland, Kompany, Zabaletta should be rested this weekend and maybe others too. The guys have played 10 extra games in Europe this season, give them a rest, this competition is the least important IMO.

Disagree. Probably our best chance of getting into Europe next season which is vital in attracting players.

this.

 

[Revolver]

City are not a good enough to play experimental teams even against the likes of Forest. Lets try and get into a winning habit and pick our best team (Robinho, SWP, Scott Parker etc)

 

[Hooch]

If we played -

Sch
Zab TBH Dunne Ball
Vass Gelson Kompany Gar
Jo Stur

That team should see off Forest.

We should have defeated Brighton, who are worse than Forest. And we played a similar team and formation.

 

[Corky]

If we played -

Sch
Zab TBH Dunne Ball
Vass Gelson Kompany Gar
Jo Stur

That team should see off Forest.

We should have defeated Brighton, who are worse than Forest. And we played a similar team and formation.

Brighton was an out and out 4 3 3, plus we had Ireland and Johnson so it looked even stronger on paper.

We missed SWP or Robinho to take someone on and cut them open. Strongest team needed.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

I Disagree. 3 reasons.

1. Forest will bring 7,000 fans, also may have a new manager.
2. The FA Cup is (atm) the best chance of us getting into europe next year.
3. I am a season ticket holder, I can watch reserve games for free!

Yeah. I've not paid a fortune for the ticket but I don't want to watch reserves giving Forest half a chance. Put the heavies on first half, get a decent lead and then make the subs. Beware the Ides of Brighton, Doncaster, Oldham and I've only got 60000 characters so I can't mention them all.

 

[mr t]

I Disagree. 3 reasons.

1. Forest will bring 7,000 fans, also may have a new manager.
2. The FA Cup is (atm) the best chance of us getting into europe next year.
3. I am a season ticket holder, I can watch reserve games for free!

Yeah. I've not paid a fortune for the ticket but I don't want to watch reserves giving Forest half a chance. Put the heavies on first half, get a decent lead and then make the subs. Beware the Ides of Brighton, Doncaster, Oldham and I've only got 60000 characters so I can't mention them all.

I couldn't agree more - how many times have we been knocked out of competitions by teams from lower leagues???

Some people think that it will be a cake walk on Saturday but it won't be one at all.

They've got a caretaker manager - they scrapped it out with Norwich yesterday and beat them 3-2 and they are coming to Eastlands to win - and with our record against lower league opposition they will fancy their chances.

We need to start our best 11 - none of this "we'll keep the best on the bench in case we need them" shit!!!!!!!

 

[uwe282828]

send rob home for aweeks sun.give kaka and villa a chance.!