Team to face Blackburn

[dave the pie]

According to Argentinean press Carlito wont be ready to play till the 15th

good job the games on the 15th then aint it.

 

[KingRuben]

------------------Given

---Richards--Toure---Lescott---Bridge

-----------De Jong-Ireland-Barry

--------------Tevez--Robinho

-----------------Adebayor----

Taylor-Dunne-Zab-SWP-Weiss-Johno-RSC

Lescott is a maybe although we rarely miss out on are man, although im sure we have another backup prepared.
Ireland being the dominant midfielder going forward while De jong basically cleaning up & Barry holding the team together while also going forward.
Ade will hold up balls for robbie stevie and tevez, while laso being played in by the same three

I think this team will distinguish of our city minds and actually consistently play brilliant football, i can see 5th spot pushing for 4th

 

[blu4life]

based on the squad we have NOW:

Given
Richards
Ned
Toure
Bridge
SWP
Ireland
Barry
Petrov
Robby
Ade

Subs: Taylor, Zab, Dunney, De Jong, Johnson, RSC, Tevez

I would start with Petrov on the wing and play Roby up front with Ade because I think putting Robby on the left wing in a game like this would be ineffective. Then, if we need a goal or that extra 'something' up front- in come RSC (based on fitness) and Mr. Tevez.

 

[HellasLEAF]

in all seriousness now. when is Tevez gonna get a match in? still hurt....

 

[chrisb182]

---------------------Given------------------
Richards------Onuoha------Toure------Bridge
----------------------Barry-----------------
---------Wright-Phillips------Ireland---------
-------------Tevez----------Robinho--------
--------------------Adebayor---------------

Subs:
Taylor
Zabaleta
Dunne
De Jong
Petrov
Bellamy
Santa Cruz

That would be my guess.

I'm unsure as to whether Hughes would play De Jong from the start as I would go for a more attacking formation and see how that works out until half-time. I can see De Jong playing a part either way... but probably coming on to replace SWP or Robinho to protect the back four if/when we're a couple of goals up with 15 minutes to go (and probably putting on Petrov and Bellamy for Adebayor and SWP/Robinho to give us an a counter attacking outlet when we soak up some pressure).

 

[Amigo]

---------------------Given------------------
Richards------Onuoha------Toure------Bridge
----------------------Barry-----------------
---------Wright-Phillips------Ireland---------
-------------Tevez----------Robinho--------
--------------------Adebayor---------------

Subs:
Taylor
Zabaleta
Dunne
De Jong
Petrov
Bellamy
Santa Cruz

INJURED

 

[chrisb182]

---------------------Given------------------
Richards------Onuoha------Toure------Bridge
----------------------Barry-----------------
---------Wright-Phillips------Ireland---------
-------------Tevez----------Robinho--------
--------------------Adebayor---------------

Subs:
Taylor
Zabaleta
Dunne
De Jong
Petrov
Bellamy
Santa Cruz

Yeah, just found out this morning that he's a doubt for Blackburn (and Tevez as well?)

Ah well, in that case I reckon we should stick Weiss into the subs bench.

INJURED

 

[uncle b]

---------GIVEN---------


RICHARDS--NED--TOURE---BRIDGE


DE JONG


IRELAND BARRY


ROBINHO



RSC/BELLAMY ADE


THAT WOULD BEAT BLACKBURN 2-0 ALLDAY,

 

[blue 1992]

---------------------Given------------------
Richards------Onuoha------Toure------Bridge
----------------------Barry-----------------
---------Wright-Phillips------Ireland---------
-------------Tevez----------Robinho--------
--------------------Adebayor---------------

Subs:
Taylor
Zabaleta
Dunne
De Jong
Petrov
Bellamy
Santa Cruz

That would be my guess.

I'm unsure as to whether Hughes would play De Jong from the start as I would go for a more attacking formation and see how that works out until half-time. I can see De Jong playing a part either way... but probably coming on to replace SWP or Robinho to protect the back four if/when we're a couple of goals up with 15 minutes to go (and probably putting on Petrov and Bellamy for Adebayor and SWP/Robinho to give us an a counter attacking outlet when we soak up some pressure).

 

[Outrun]

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My would be:
4-3-3/4-5-1:

------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------- Given --------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------
-- Richards ------- Toure ------- Onouha ------- Bridge ----
----------- De Jong ---------------------- Barry -----------
---------------------------Ireland-----------------------
------- Tevez --------------------------------- Robinho -----
------------------------- Adebayor -------------------------
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