Team vs Bolton Wdrs - FA Cup Quarter Final

[Mr Pink]

Harry said in his after-match interview that he would be making changes to 'freshen the team up'. Suspect that means Cudicini, Livermore, Nelsen, King, Saha and Defoe starting.

Yeah Agreed,

I think the spine of Gallas, Parker and Adebayor needs to be protected, maybe even Bale as well.

Is Lennon going to be back for this, if he is something like this maybe:

Friedel

Walker
Kaboul
King
Ekotto

Lennon
Livermore
Modric
Kranjcar

Saha
Defoe

 

[DEFchenkOE]

4-3-3 again please

 

[mil1lion]

I can't believe anyone would want 2 defensive midfielders for this game.

Bolton play our prefered style of football these days so we really need to play our quick tempo passing game.

Cudicini
Walker----Nelsen----King----Ekotto
Lennon----Sandro----Modric----Bale
VDV
Defoe​

If Lennon doesn't make it I would start Gio in from the right.​

 

[Mr Pink]

4-3-3 again please

I would like the same, don't expect it to happen though. However 4-4-1-1 or 4-4-2 will be alright for this game, and Harry does intend to mix it up a little so you would expect Defoe to start.

 

[Mr Pink]

Is Lennon expected to be back for this?

 

[Blake Griffin]

dragon1 said swansea

 

[Spurs_Bear]

dragon1 said swansea

So did Lennon on twitter :lol:

 

[Blake Griffin]

i bet dragon knew before azza did though.

 

[Spurs_Bear]

Only if POTL told him.

 

[Bus-Conductor]

Friedel

Walker Kaboul Gallas Ekotto

Lennon Sandro Livermore Rose

---------Kranjcar
----------------Saha

 

[tommyt]

Is it on the Telly?

edit:

Yep, ESPN.

 

[sidford]

Espn

 

[tommyt]

Espn

Cheers.

Sitting at my laptop and I thought how hard could it be to search for that info.

Lazy swine.

 

[mpickard2087]

Cudicini

Walker
Kaboul
King
Ekotto

Lennon
Sandro
Livermore
Kranjcar

Saha
Defoe

Strong back four, rotate King in for Gallas.
A solid central pair in centre mid to balance out playing two strikers plus Lennon and Kranjcar.

 

[theaman]

Cudicini
Walker
Nelsen
King
Rose
Lennon
Sandro
Livermore
Kranjcar
Saha
Defoe

Subs: Friedel, Kaboul, Assou-Ekotto, Bale, Modric, Giovani, Van der Vaart

 

[tony0379]

I wouldn't have Nelson anywhere near our starting 11

 

[WhiteHart4Ever]

Friedel

Walker Kaboul Gallas Ekotto

Lennon Sandro Livermore Rose

---------Kranjcar
----------------Saha

To me winning the FA Cup is a top priority, easily equal to CL qualification (would've been bigger if it wasn't for the fact I feel we really need it this year to get the financial confidence to bridge the gap with a couple of top signings). Early game on Saturday and then Swansea Sunday means it's not too much stress to play 3 games in 9 days for most players.

Hence: The top guns for this one:

Friedel

Walker Gallas Kaboul Ekotto

Lennon (VDV) Sandro Modric Bale

VDV (Defoe)

Ade

The one thing I would possibly like to see tried out that I never really thought of before, though, is Livermore in RM. Why? Defensive support to Walker; no need to drift in; and he's actually quite pacy as well. Think he could work nicely with Walker, and I just want someone that is quick enough to defend properly AND have a go at the outside of the fullback, and with Kranjcar, GDS, possibly Modric and VDV the all somewhat suboptimal choices it could be something to try. But if we do I'd take Parker in for Sandro.

 

[tototoner]

need to start strongest team available

if we are comfortable then rest the likes of VDV, Bale and Modric

 

[piedpiper]

Cudicini
walker, nelson,gallas,rose
lennon(if available),sandro,livermore,kranjcar
saha,defoe

we need to freshen up the squad and rotate our players. we should get through with that group of players.

 

[kdspur]

all i know is bolton are going to be so up for this one and will play like they havent played yet imvho. we need to be on top of our game so that means a full strength side. no excuses, get the job done and move on!