Dylan Posted 17 September 2011 Posted 17 September 2011 League Cup Game against Cardiff on Wednesday, ahead of the League game. I think most people would agree that they'd rather take the 3 points than progress through to the next round if we could only win one. But what team do you think we should pick? A strong starting XI, giving us a good chance of progressing and giving the team more playing time together, or a weaker one (which would still contend), but resting our 'main men' for the Sunday? I'd go with: Schmeichel Paintsil Mills Bamba Ball (if fit?) Abe Moussa Dyer Danns Howard Schlupp Subs: Weale, St Ledger, Oakley, King, Beckford (Peltier and Vassell too if its 7 subs for Cup; cant remember ruling on Cup) I'd keep Mills and Bamba at the back so they can reinforce their partnership. I'd rather have none of them play, than just one as I see them as our first choice centre-backs so should be playing together as a pair, getting used to each other rather than swapping and changing partners having to keep adjusting their understanding. If Ball's fit, I'd stick him at LB and rest Konchesky, and the same with Paintsil replacing Pelts. I'd rest Fernandes for Sunday, sticking Abe in the CDM role. Think Dyer will definitely start, needs some playing time so I'd put him on the left of a 4-4-2 diamond, with Moussa on the right, and Danns just in front. Also think Schlupp would definitely start, and would partner him with Howard for the reason that he always seems to do well against Cardiff, and would want to rest Vassell and Beckford. Saying this, I wouldn't be too disappointed if Beckford starts as I see him as a real threat, but can see a Cardiff player targetting him to 'rough him up' for sunday.
Happy Fox Posted 17 September 2011 Posted 17 September 2011 League Cup Game against Cardiff on Wednesday, ahead of the League game. I think most people would agree that they'd rather take the 3 points than progress through to the next round if we could only win one. But what team do you think we should pick? A strong starting XI, giving us a good chance of progressing and giving the team more playing time together, or a weaker one (which would still contend), but resting our 'main men' for the Sunday? I'd go with: Schmeichel Paintsil Mills Bamba Ball (if fit?) Abe Moussa Dyer Danns Howard Schlupp Subs: Weale, St Ledger, Oakley, King, Beckford (Peltier and Vassell too if its 7 subs for Cup; cant remember ruling on Cup) I'd keep Mills and Bamba at the back so they can reinforce their partnership. I'd rather have none of them play, than just one as I see them as our first choice centre-backs so should be playing together as a pair, getting used to each other rather than swapping and changing partners having to keep adjusting their understanding. If Ball's fit, I'd stick him at LB and rest Konchesky, and the same with Paintsil replacing Pelts. I'd rest Fernandes for Sunday, sticking Abe in the CDM role. Think Dyer will definitely start, needs some playing time so I'd put him on the left of a 4-4-2 diamond, with Moussa on the right, and Danns just in front. Also think Schlupp would definitely start, and would partner him with Howard for the reason that he always seems to do well against Cardiff, and would want to rest Vassell and Beckford. Saying this, I wouldn't be too disappointed if Beckford starts as I see him as a real threat, but can see a Cardiff player targetting him to 'rough him up' for sunday. I would think that Michael Johnson would start, and I would imagine St Ledger would get a start
Wymsey Posted 17 September 2011 Posted 17 September 2011 Weale Pantsil St.Ledger Bamba Ball (If not fit Konchesky, though K may struggle due to playing today ) Dyer King Wellens Vassell Schlupp Beckford
Charl91 Posted 17 September 2011 Posted 17 September 2011 Weale Pantsil St.Ledger Bamba Ball (If not fit Konchesky, though K may struggle due to playing today ) Dyer King Wellens Vassell Schlupp Beckford Prob something like this! Only with Schmeichel instead of Weale, and Danns instead of Vassel on the wing.
LCFC_FAN_1995 Posted 17 September 2011 Posted 17 September 2011 Kasper Pantsil - Mills © - Bamba - KoncheskyAbe - wellens - Johnson - Fernandes Vassell - BeckfordSubs: Weale, St. Ledgar, Peltier, King, Dyer, Danns, Schlupp We won't field a weak team like we did at bury because this game won't be easy!
Fox92 Posted 18 September 2011 Posted 18 September 2011 As long as we beat them in the league on the Sunday, (slight reference to last year), Sven can pick any team although I would think the likes of Schlupp and St. Ledger may feature.
Hollism94 Posted 18 September 2011 Posted 18 September 2011 Weale Paintsil Bamba Mills SSL Wellens Abe King Danns Dyer Schlupp (Scored 4 goals in 2 League Cup games) Subs: Schmeichel, Konchesky, Ball, Peltier, Beckford
Bob Weasel Fox Posted 18 September 2011 Posted 18 September 2011 Weale Paintsil St Ledger Mills Ball Abe Johnson King Dyer Schlupp Beckford Subs Vassell Kasper Wellens Fernandes Bamba Peltier Konchesky
lcfc81 Posted 18 September 2011 Posted 18 September 2011 Just looking at the League Cup fixtures and notced the BBC says our game is off on Wed? http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/fixtures/default.stm I am assuming this is a mstake?
irDeano Posted 18 September 2011 Posted 18 September 2011 Subs: Weale Bamba Konchesky Abe Wellens Dyer Beckford Not completely full strength but still a reasonably strong team. Personally I'd rest Beckford as in the past couple of games he seemed to get a little knock, nothing too serious but give him a rest ahead of Sunday. Same with Peltier. Will be good for St Ledger, Schlupp, Johnson and Ball to get a run out too.
Raw Dykes Posted 18 September 2011 Posted 18 September 2011 Just looking at the League Cup fixtures and notced the BBC says our game is off on Wed? http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/fixtures/default.stm I am assuming this is a mstake? The one that is off has us at home. The actual fixture is there as well and is on. I suspect they entered it wrong, and then made it clear that the incorrect fixture was off, rather than simply deleting it, to cover their arse in case anyone saw it and went to the KP on Wednesday night, missing the game and demanding compensation from the BBC. Getting knocked out of the League Cup wouldn't be the end of the world, so I think we should rest our best players for the same fixture in the league at the weekend, and give a run out to the fringe players to give them match practice and fitness. I'd take a strong bench to try and save us in case it's going horribly wrong. Bench: Schmeichel, Konchesky, Fernandes, Wellens, King, Vassell, Beckford Not sure about Howard. Is he transfer-listed? If so, I'd start with Beckford instead to get him settled in quicker, and put Abe on the bench. If Ball isn't fit, I'd start Konchesky and put Bamba on the bench. I still think we need one more backup forward. Any more bad luck with injuries, and we'll be very short of numbers up front.
kingfox Posted 18 September 2011 Posted 18 September 2011 Would go with. Schmeichel Pantsil St Ledger Mills Konchesky Danns Johnson Fernandes Schlupp Howard Dyer Subs - Weale, Peltier, Ball, Moussa, King, Vassell, Beckford
Clazie Posted 18 September 2011 Posted 18 September 2011 The one that is off has us at home. The actual fixture is there as well and is on. I suspect they entered it wrong, and then made it clear that the incorrect fixture was off, rather than simply deleting it, to cover their arse in case anyone saw it and went to the KP on Wednesday night, missing the game and demanding compensation from the BBC. Getting knocked out of the League Cup wouldn't be the end of the world, so I think we should rest our best players for the same fixture in the league at the weekend, and give a run out to the fringe players to give them match practice and fitness. I'd take a strong bench to try and save us in case it's going horribly wrong. Bench: Schmeichel, Konchesky, Fernandes, Wellens, King, Vassell, Beckford I agree with almost the entire selection, 'cept for Weale. Never change the keeper.
ajthefox Posted 18 September 2011 Posted 18 September 2011 Rest a few who started today for the likes of Schlupp, Dyer, St Ledger and then back to the same starting 11 for the league game on sunday.
Heart-Shaped Fox Posted 18 September 2011 Posted 18 September 2011 Kasper Pantsil Mills SSL Berner (I hope but we know it wont be! So Ball) Abe Danns Johmson Moussa Howard Schlupp
SuperScout Posted 18 September 2011 Posted 18 September 2011 I agree with RawDykes selection, Raksriaksorn isn't bothered about the League Cup, he wants to get in the Premiership yesterday as do all of us, therefore I saw we try to throw this game and focus on ending our 7+ years stint outside of England's top flight.
Corky Posted 18 September 2011 Posted 18 September 2011 Dyer, Schlupp, Danns and St Ledger should all come in if possible, along with Johnson.
Number 6 Posted 18 September 2011 Posted 18 September 2011 Kasper Paintsil St Ledger Mills Ball Moussa Danns Johnson Dyer Beckford Schlupp Would give JB the start as I feel that the sooner he opens his account for us the better.
Guest ttfn Posted 18 September 2011 Posted 18 September 2011 I'd go: Schmeichel Pantsil Mills St. Ledger Konchesky Abe Johnson Danns Dyer Schlupp Beckford
Jace Posted 18 September 2011 Posted 18 September 2011 is this tie reminding anybody else of pompey a year ago? away in the cup and then in the league a few days later on tv??
acooling08 Posted 18 September 2011 Posted 18 September 2011 Weak team please. Watch us win in the cup then lose in the league, would be typical of us I'd keep our strongest players out so they are fresher for the sunday, and so Cardiff can't suss out how to counter us at full strength.
OLD norfox Posted 18 September 2011 Posted 18 September 2011 Is Bruno Berner fit ? Nobody seems to fancy him in the team.
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