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thinktank

Hmmm...
Sep 28, 2004
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You think so? Away to Fulham and Everton and then Home for Swansea and Stoke?

Fulham could very well end a draw as they do play well there, but they won't have their two most-creative build up players in Kacaniklic and Ruiz apparently. That's a big blow for them. They haven't scored a goal in their past two matches.

Everton is obviously a tough match. Ain't no sugar-coating that. However, there is a chance Leighton Baines will be out. I'm not sure on the status of Mirallas, but if he's out, I think Dawson will match up well against Fellaini similar to how he did against Carroll.

Swansea has been playing well lately, but at home that's a winnable match.

And Stoke won't be away so that makes the match much easier to see a good result.
Absolutely think so, yes. Four very tough games for us right now.

If we can get through ok, then we're on good ground heading towards the mid-point, with our big guns coming back.
 

sbrustad

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Jan 27, 2011
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You think so? Away to Fulham and Everton and then Home for Swansea and Stoke?

Fulham could very well end a draw as they do play well there, but they won't have their two most-creative build up players in Kacaniklic and Ruiz apparently. That's a big blow for them. They haven't scored a goal in their past two matches.

Everton is obviously a tough match. Ain't no sugar-coating that. However, there is a chance Leighton Baines will be out. I'm not sure on the status of Mirallas, but if he's out, I think Dawson will match up well against Fellaini similar to how he did against Carroll.

Swansea has been playing well lately, but at home that's a winnable match.

And Stoke won't be away so that makes the match much easier to see a good result.
I agree with most of your post. However I also think the upcoming games will be very hard, partly because of our injury problems in defence.

Dawson lost 66% of aerial duels vs West Ham. He's a good duel player, but I think Fellaini will also get the better of him just like Carroll did. Based on todays performance neither Dawson nor Gallas should play vs Everton, but we're pretty short on alternatives and Caulker/Vertonghen didn't look very good playing together at CB because none of them seemed to take interest in organising the defence.

I really want Kaboul and BAE back. Our defence will be a completely different proposition when they are available for selection.
 

ravo

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Jun 4, 2004
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I would like to have seen Siggi given a run behind the striker in one of the last few games. Dempsey has been given a big run of games to find his form - Sig should be given the same.
 

fruitbat7

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May 20, 2005
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I think the 4-3-3 posted earlier is the way to go. Get Carroll buzzing around and still keep the solid sandro/Dembele partnership. It might free Dembele up to play a bit higher as well.
 

HotspurFC1950

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Feb 6, 2011
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Naughton should not be used at left back but he should get some time at right back some time.
 

talkshowhost86

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Oct 2, 2004
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We've played so many games recently that there must be a few who need a rest. Sandro in particlular looked very leggy last night so I wouldn't be surprised to see Livermore come in.

I think to make us a bit more compact and to rest a couple of players I'd go:

Lloris​
Walker Dawson Caulker Vertonghen​
Livermore Dembele Carroll​
Dempsey Defoe Bale​

I suspect we'll just see the same team again though.
 

theShiznit

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Jul 26, 2004
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I don't know if playing Dempsey is wise in this game, if anything was gonna fire up the home fans for this game it's the sight of Dempsey's semi conscious face strolling onto the pitch.

One thing's for sure, Berba would take our two CB's from yesterday to town. (and not in a good way) So Caulker and/or Vertonghen are needed at CB.

With Duff a possible for Fulham on the right maybe Naughton's not such a bad choice for LB.

I'm hoping that Sandro was still feeling the effects of his knock but the beast couldn't admit it to himself, and he'll be full monster come Saturday.

Although Fulhm knock it about well, and create nice patterns of play, they still have some very average players and Pace is not one of their strong suits.
 

knowlespurs

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May 31, 2012
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caulker for gallas if fit, if not verts with dawson and naughton left back

other than that unchanged
 

SteveH

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Jul 21, 2003
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Will be interesting - lots of tired players after last night.

Dembele - looked laboured at time
Sandro - "

How far is Parker away?

Lioris
Walker Dawson Caulker Vertonghen
Livermore Dembele Carroll
Lennon Defoe Bale
 

Phil_2.0

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Jun 5, 2008
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Want it to be:

Lloris​
Walker Dawson Caulker Verts​
Lennon Sandro Huddlestone Bale​
Dembele​
Defoe​
Think the only change we will actually make is Caulker for one of the CB's.​
 
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