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the exile 2:33 Thu Dec 16
Team for Norwich - Match is off
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I hope it's not tempting fate, but I suppose the one positive here is that when you're in poor form and have a number of injuries, a home game against Norwich is just what you want. I think the biggest issue here is the loss of form of several individuals and what to do about it. Arm round the shoulder, encouraging words, keep them in the side? Or rocket up the backside and drop them? I can only think of four players in last night's side whose places could not be questioned: Fabianski, Dawson, Diop and Rice.
The FB positions are a challenge. I thought Ashby looked assured in his cameo last night and unless Johnson has made a quick recovery, he's all we've got at RB. At LB I am hoping Cresswell is back. If not, for me it has to be Longelo. I thought he was superb against Zagreb and I can't understand why he hasn't even been on the bench since then. The only thing I can think of is that his body-language is a bit casual when off the ball, which is the sort of thing Moyes won't like, but the boy can play.
Soucek's place must surely be under threat, but Moyes clearly doesn't fancy Kral, so the midfield will probably remain unchanged.
Our attack is the biggest worry, with Antonio looking like someone who still turns out for Tooting and Mitcham. But what's the alternative? Putting Bowen or Yarmolenko up front has never worked. But if Antonio isn't looking any better in this one, I would like to see Okoflex brought on from the bench sooner rather than later - nothing to lose.
The three attacking midfielders were all pretty poor last night. Bowen is still in credit and keeps his place. Fornals is out of form so I would like to see Vlasic given an opportunity, but he isn't a winger and should be played centrally. The wide left position is a bit of a problem. It doesn't really suit Lanzini, so I would reluctantly play Benrahma. But if he isn't performing I would bring Masuaku off the bench. Yes, we know he can't defend, but he does his best work in the attacking third and occasionally makes things happen.
Fabianski
Ashby Dawson Diop Cresswell or Longelo
Rice Soucek
Bowen Vlasic Benrahma
Antonio
Subs: Areola, Baptiste, Alese, Noble, Lanzini, Fornals, Okoflex.
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El Scorchio
2:36 Thu Dec 16
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TBH It would probably be doing us a favour if it was postponed, such is our form and fitness.
Especially if the cup game goes ahead.
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2:36 Thu Dec 16
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I believe Ben Johnson is fit for this one.
………………..…Fabianski
Johnson…..Dawson…..Diop…..Longelo
Yarmolenko…..Rice…..Soucek…..Fornals
…………………..Benrahma
…………………..Antonio
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fraser
2:39 Thu Dec 16
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This will be off now as I was supposed to be out.. Now I'm. Isolating nailed on it's postponed
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the exile
2:41 Thu Dec 16
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Bugger - I left Masuaku off the bench. But I have just checked and it appears we're allowed nine subs, so add Arthur and Chesters to that.
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Stowie.40
2:48 Thu Dec 16
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Think it does us a favour if it’s postponed.
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AKA ERNIE
2:48 Thu Dec 16
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Fabianski
Ashby Dawson Diopp Longello
Rics Souchek
Yarmelenko. Fornals. Vlasic
Bowen
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AKA ERNIE
2:50 Thu Dec 16
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can't stand Yarmelenko but Antonio has to be dropped
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Fifth Column
2:51 Thu Dec 16
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It seems clear to me that Moyes doesn't fancy Longelo for some reason. I'd start him if Cresswell isn't back but I can't see it. Moyes will stick with Masuaku.
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Stubbo
2:51 Thu Dec 16
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Fabianski
Johnson Dawson Diop Longelo
Rice Kral Soucek
Bowen Antonio Vlasic
I'd bring Kral in to give Soucek and Rice both licence to get forward (and it's about time we started utilising our squad better).
Longelo was the best of the kids the other night - find it strange he's not made the bench since.
Vlasic needs to be given opportunities from the start, and where better than against the worst side in the league?
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Fifth Column
2:52 Thu Dec 16
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Ernie I'd pick you to start over Yarmalenko.
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2:57 Thu Dec 16
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I like how exile had a bit of a kick up the arse and is now making these threads nice and early rather than waiting til the 11th hour.
You’re welcome son.
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Lee Trundle
2:59 Thu Dec 16
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I like how you're still suffering from having your thread locked and deleted, Cum on Benrahma.
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the exile
3:03 Thu Dec 16
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That's news to me, Faux Bare. What are you talking about - kick up the arse?
You call this 11th hour? You think I should have posted before the Arsenal game? Do f*ck off.
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3:08 Thu Dec 16
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Read my post again exile, you prat.
I’m saying that you used to leave it til the last minute to make these threads before I took over making them.
Now in a bid to get in there first, you make these threads early allowing for more discussion.
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RoyalDocksGK
3:14 Thu Dec 16
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3-5-2 formation.
Areola
Johnson
Dawson
Diop
Coufal
Rice
Lanzini
Fornals
Cresswell
Benrahma
Bowen
I'm sick and tired of Benrahma atm. But he's got to be better than a half hearted Antonio. Watching him last night was painful. If this cunt don't pull his finger out, never mind finding a striker to back up Antonio we should be looking at a striker who'll replace him.
Oko-flex on for Benrahma if he's performance is as shot at half time as it has been for the last several games.
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the exile
3:15 Thu Dec 16
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FFS Faux Bare, I have NEVER left it later than two days before a match.
And I had no problem with you or anyone else "taking over" while I was laid up in hospital with Covid.
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Darby_
3:23 Thu Dec 16
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Don't get trolled, exile son.
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Block
3:26 Thu Dec 16
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⚒️ 3:08 Thu Dec 16
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Pipe down you fucking moron.
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Side of Ham
3:58 Thu Dec 16
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Exile, Faux Bare is proper (PROPER) pissed off he was basically told to do one by many posters from starting these types of thread whilst you had the covid. He's just trying to wind you up because he's discovered he is disliked on this site by more than he thought he was.......and you have preference over him.....for this he gets all bitchy towards you.
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goose
4:09 Thu Dec 16
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"you used to leave it til the last minute to make these threads before I took over making them."
hahaha you fucking fanny faux bare.
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