In his pre-match press conference, Martin Jol has described Scott Parker as "a perfect player for us" ahead of the visit of Arsenal
Jol on Parker: 'There's a big chance he will start.' Bent will also be in squad
Jol: 'It's not difficult to see what we lack. We're 1 or 2 players short, but if it stays how it is I'll be happy'
Stekelenburg out but not serious. Amorebieta also sidelined but Kaca back among the subs
Quote from: Zu-Meister on August 23, 2013, 01:12:47 PM
In his pre-match press conference, Martin Jol has described Scott Parker as "a perfect player for us" ahead of the visit of Arsenal
Jol on Parker: 'There's a big chance he will start.' Bent will also be in squad
Jol: 'It's not difficult to see what we lack. We're 1 or 2 players short, but if it stays how it is I'll be happy'
jol changes he tune every week. 100 quid says he states that we still need creativity in cm after the game.
Wait until he kicks a ball before you throw the word 'perfect' about, Martin. Looking forward to seeing him play for us, yet I'm sure Tigana thought Marlet was a perfect fit for us before he played a game too.
Injury news: Kieran Richardson is set to be out of action for 3-4 matches
Quote from: Junichi on August 23, 2013, 01:17:13 PM
Wait until he kicks a ball before you throw the word 'perfect' about, Martin. Looking forward to seeing him play for us, yet I'm sure Tigana thought Marlet was a perfect fit for us before he played a game too.
Quite right.
It's inexcusable for Jol to talk up his players.
Quote from: Zu-Meister on August 23, 2013, 01:19:22 PM
Injury news: Kieran Richardson is set to be out of action for 3-4 matches
Not surprising. Just following the pattern of last season. What a pointless player.
Stockdale
Riether Hughes Hangeland Briggs
Dejagah Parker Sidwell Taarabt
Ruiz
Berbatov
Subs - Etheridge , Senderos , Boateng , Kasami , Kacaniklic , Duff , Bent
That will be the line up although Bent should start
Quote from: Zu-Meister on August 23, 2013, 01:19:22 PM
Injury news: Kieran Richardson is set to be out of action for 3-4 matches
damn, wont be able to sell him before window shuts.
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on August 23, 2013, 01:22:07 PM
Stockdale
Riether Hughes Hangeland Briggs
Dejagah Parker Sidwell Taarabt
Ruiz
Berbatov
Subs - Etheridge , Senderos , Boateng , Kasami , Kacaniklic , Duff , Bent
That will be the line up although Bent should start
i still think he will play ruiz next to parker, whiltshire and ramsey will be camped in our half if we persist with 2 dm's
Quote from: fulhamben on August 23, 2013, 01:22:34 PM
Quote from: Zu-Meister on August 23, 2013, 01:19:22 PM
Injury news: Kieran Richardson is set to be out of action for 3-4 matches
damn, wont be able to sell him before window shuts.
What club would take him? Unless there is a league out there that plays 20 minute matches and has games once every month, then I cant see it happening.
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Quote from: Zu-Meister on August 23, 2013, 01:19:22 PM
Injury news: Kieran Richardson is set to be out of action for 3-4 matches
damn, wont be able to sell him before window shuts.
What club would take him? Unless there is a league out there that plays 20 minute matches and has games once every month, then I cant see it happening.
qpr?
Quote from: fulhamben on August 23, 2013, 01:25:58 PM
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on August 23, 2013, 01:22:07 PM
Stockdale
Riether Hughes Hangeland Briggs
Dejagah Parker Sidwell Taarabt
Ruiz
Berbatov
Subs - Etheridge , Senderos , Boateng , Kasami , Kacaniklic , Duff , Bent
That will be the line up although Bent should start
i still think he will play ruiz next to parker, whiltshire and ramsey will be camped in our half if we persist with 2 dm's
Both Sidwell and Parker can be box to box players. So makes sense to play them
Bit harsh on Richardson, i am sure he was not looking to get injured, let's slag off a player for getting injured, boo our new loan signing , I despair sometimes fp.gif
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 23, 2013, 01:28:25 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 23, 2013, 01:25:58 PM
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on August 23, 2013, 01:22:07 PM
Stockdale
Riether Hughes Hangeland Briggs
Dejagah Parker Sidwell Taarabt
Ruiz
Berbatov
Subs - Etheridge , Senderos , Boateng , Kasami , Kacaniklic , Duff , Bent
That will be the line up although Bent should start
i still think he will play ruiz next to parker, whiltshire and ramsey will be camped in our half if we persist with 2 dm's
Both Sidwell and Parker can be box to box players. So makes sense to play them
yes of course they can. sidwell run the midfield against sunderland didnt he. and i cant see a 33 year old dm playing the anchor role going box to box much
Any news on Dejagah?
Quote from: TonyGilroy on August 23, 2013, 01:20:50 PM
Quote from: Junichi on August 23, 2013, 01:17:13 PM
Wait until he kicks a ball before you throw the word 'perfect' about, Martin. Looking forward to seeing him play for us, yet I'm sure Tigana thought Marlet was a perfect fit for us before he played a game too.
Quite right.
It's inexcusable for Jol to talk up his players.
Welcome back Tony, good to have some sensible views on here again
Quote from: epsomraver on August 23, 2013, 01:32:24 PM
Bit harsh on Richardson, i am sure he was not looking to get injured, let's slag off a player for getting injured, boo our new loan signing , I despair sometimes fp.gif
bit harsh on fulham, bet they didnt realise they were buying a player that can not last 20 mins. do you think kieran is giving back all the wages he is earning whilst injured? cos lets behonest it would be unfair for him to pick them up. unfairness has nothing to do with it. kieran doesnt meet our requirements and should be moved on. why should we waste wages, a squad place and risk our matchday plans just to play him.
Quote from: fulhamben on August 23, 2013, 01:32:57 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 23, 2013, 01:28:25 PM
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Quote from: JackyFulham90 on August 23, 2013, 01:22:07 PM
Stockdale
Riether Hughes Hangeland Briggs
Dejagah Parker Sidwell Taarabt
Ruiz
Berbatov
Subs - Etheridge , Senderos , Boateng , Kasami , Kacaniklic , Duff , Bent
That will be the line up although Bent should start
i still think he will play ruiz next to parker, whiltshire and ramsey will be camped in our half if we persist with 2 dm's
Both Sidwell and Parker can be box to box players. So makes sense to play them
yes of course they can. sidwell run the midfield against sunderland didnt he. and i cant see a 33 year old dm playing the anchor role going box to box much
Ah sarcasm. Not sure Ruiz in midfield is much of an option. But we will see. No doubt Jol will put in Kasami again. Be interesting.
I'm really worried about starting Briggs against Arsenal - against Walcott. If Richardson is unavailable (which clearly he is) then we should just swallow our pride and get Riise in.
Quote from: epsomraver on August 23, 2013, 01:32:24 PM
Bit harsh on Richardson, i am sure he was not looking to get injured, let's slag off a player for getting injured, boo our new loan signing , I despair sometimes fp.gif
To be fair though. Its like the 5th time this has happened. Also, I dont agree with the booing of Taarabt (that was odd) but you must admit that Richardson is a waste of wages/a squad place...
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Quote from: JackyFulham90 on August 23, 2013, 01:22:07 PM
Stockdale
Riether Hughes Hangeland Briggs
Dejagah Parker Sidwell Taarabt
Ruiz
Berbatov
Subs - Etheridge , Senderos , Boateng , Kasami , Kacaniklic , Duff , Bent
That will be the line up although Bent should start
i still think he will play ruiz next to parker, whiltshire and ramsey will be camped in our half if we persist with 2 dm's
Both Sidwell and Parker can be box to box players. So makes sense to play them
yes of course they can. sidwell run the midfield against sunderland didnt he. and i cant see a 33 year old dm playing the anchor role going box to box much
Ah sarcasm. Not sure Ruiz in midfield is much of an option. But we will see. No doubt Jol will put in Kasami again. Be interesting.
worked against arsenal last season at home. and sidwell has played with numerous players alongside him, and not once has sidwell been able to get the ball forwards with any consistancy. he might be able to go box to box, but he certainly cant do it with the ball at his feet. he is a midfield destroyer who sometimes chips in with a goal (and he is good at that). if sidwell was the answer to the defence to attack transition, we would have seen it by now. now jol might want to just sit back and hope for breaks, but unless bent starts then we will be just as slow as last year. even slower with no ashkan and kaca playing
Quote from: Big Martin Jol on August 23, 2013, 01:40:57 PM
I'm really worried about starting Briggs against Arsenal - against Walcott. If Richardson is unavailable (which clearly he is) then we should just swallow our pride and get Riise in.
riise is to slow to handle walcott. briggs will be fine
Kacaniklic will start, Ruiz will play instead of Bent and we'll lose due to Jol's insistence on playing a 4-4-1-1 that doesn't bloody work. Start Bent for heaven's sake and at least make Ruiz work for his starting place, like last year when he had a point to prove at Reading after being left on the bench, scoring a screamer as soon as he came on.
Quote from: IranianCottager on August 23, 2013, 01:35:30 PM
Any news on Dejagah?
no mention, i think hes fine though, apparently it was because of the travel from iran that he didnt play last week, might have been a small knock too.
Quote from: fulhamben on August 23, 2013, 01:48:55 PM
Quote from: Big Martin Jol on August 23, 2013, 01:40:57 PM
I'm really worried about starting Briggs against Arsenal - against Walcott. If Richardson is unavailable (which clearly he is) then we should just swallow our pride and get Riise in.
riise is to slow to handle walcott. briggs will be fine
Admire your optimism. If Briggs keeps Walcott in his pocket, I'll take back everything I say about him.
Quote from: Ruiz11 on August 23, 2013, 01:52:41 PM
Kacaniklic will start, Ruiz will play instead of Bent and we'll lose due to Jol's insistence on playing a 4-4-1-1 that doesn't bloody work. Start Bent for heaven's sake and at least make Ruiz work for his starting place, like last year when he had a point to prove at Reading after being left on the bench, scoring a screamer as soon as he came on.
but by your theory shouldnt bent have to work for his place too? ruiz looked decent in pre season and can get goals if he is allowed to stay high up the pitch. which wont happen with a sidders parker combo
Quote from: Zu-Meister on August 23, 2013, 01:53:07 PM
Quote from: IranianCottager on August 23, 2013, 01:35:30 PM
Any news on Dejagah?
no mention, i think hes fine though, apparently it was because of the travel from iran that he didnt play last week, might have been a small knock too.
Ok, I think he's fine too, but last time, we were all surprised when he wasn't in the squad @ Sunderland. Probably just a small knock, as you said.
He didn't travel to Iran btw, we did not have a friendly last week.
Quote from: Barrie on August 23, 2013, 01:54:17 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 23, 2013, 01:48:55 PM
Quote from: Big Martin Jol on August 23, 2013, 01:40:57 PM
I'm really worried about starting Briggs against Arsenal - against Walcott. If Richardson is unavailable (which clearly he is) then we should just swallow our pride and get Riise in.
riise is to slow to handle walcott. briggs will be fine
Admire your optimism. If Briggs keeps Walcott in his pocket, I'll take back everything I say about him.
riise is in massive decline and will not get any better. and as to theo, there are very few players in the world that can keep him in their pocket. its what the rest of the team does on the odd occassion that he gets through that counts
Quote from: fulhamben on August 23, 2013, 01:37:11 PM
Quote from: epsomraver on August 23, 2013, 01:32:24 PM
Bit harsh on Richardson, i am sure he was not looking to get injured, let's slag off a player for getting injured, boo our new loan signing , I despair sometimes fp.gif
bit harsh on fulham, bet they didnt realise they were buying a player that can not last 20 mins. do you think kieran is giving back all the wages he is earning whilst injured? cos lets behonest it would be unfair for him to pick them up. unfairness has nothing to do with it. kieran doesnt meet our requirements and should be moved on. why should we waste wages, a squad place and risk our matchday plans just to play him.
Martin Jol has to be blamed for signing Richardson. He was a well known sick note even before he came to Fulham, so it was no suprise to me. What was a suprise, is that his injuries are now becoming much worse to the point that we can't even rely on the guy. Good footballer on his day, but anyone that can only last 19 minutes of game is a total waste of money. Complete panic buy, his contract should be cancelled.
Quote from: Zu-Meister on August 23, 2013, 01:13:16 PM
Stekelenburg out but not serious. Amorebieta also sidelined but Kaca back among the subs
Quote from: Zu-Meister on August 23, 2013, 01:13:16 PM
Stekelenburg out but not serious. Amorebieta also sidelined but Kaca back among the subs
Another well known sick note, Amorebieta that is. Martin Jol does like a sick note.
Quote from: IranianCottager on August 23, 2013, 01:56:43 PM
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Any news on Dejagah?
no mention, i think hes fine though, apparently it was because of the travel from iran that he didnt play last week, might have been a small knock too.
Ok, I think he's fine too, but last time, we were all surprised when he wasn't in the squad @ Sunderland. Probably just a small knock, as you said.
He didn't travel to Iran btw, we did not have a friendly last week.
oh really? read somewhere he had a friendly. oh well, thats changed things a bit then. either way, desperate for him to be fit, if he played last time against arsenal we would have won.
Quote from: fulhamben on August 23, 2013, 01:32:57 PM
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Quote from: JackyFulham90 on August 23, 2013, 01:22:07 PM
Stockdale
Riether Hughes Hangeland Briggs
Dejagah Parker Sidwell Taarabt
Ruiz
Berbatov
Subs - Etheridge , Senderos , Boateng , Kasami , Kacaniklic , Duff , Bent
That will be the line up although Bent should start
i still think he will play ruiz next to parker, whiltshire and ramsey will be camped in our half if we persist with 2 dm's
Both Sidwell and Parker can be box to box players. So makes sense to play them
yes of course they can. sidwell run the midfield against sunderland didnt he. and i cant see a 33 year old dm playing the anchor role going box to box much
Parker is not a holding midfielder. Dembele played deeper than him when Parker was at Spurs. I'm sure we will see Paker all over the place.
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Stockdale
Riether Hughes Hangeland Briggs
Dejagah Parker Sidwell Taarabt
Ruiz
Berbatov
Subs - Etheridge , Senderos , Boateng , Kasami , Kacaniklic , Duff , Bent
That will be the line up although Bent should start
i still think he will play ruiz next to parker, whiltshire and ramsey will be camped in our half if we persist with 2 dm's
Both Sidwell and Parker can be box to box players. So makes sense to play them
yes of course they can. sidwell run the midfield against sunderland didnt he. and i cant see a 33 year old dm playing the anchor role going box to box much
Parker is not a holding midfielder. Dembele played deeper than him when Parker was at Spurs. I'm sure we will see Paker all over the place.
he is a dm who jol himself said will play the anchor role.
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Quote from: fulhamben on August 23, 2013, 01:37:11 PM
Quote from: epsomraver on August 23, 2013, 01:32:24 PM
Bit harsh on Richardson, i am sure he was not looking to get injured, let's slag off a player for getting injured, boo our new loan signing , I despair sometimes fp.gif
Martin Jol has to be blamed for signing Richardson. He was a well known sick note even before he came to Fulham, so it was no suprise to me. What was a suprise, is that his injuries are now becoming much worse to the point that we can't even rely on the guy. Good footballer on his day, but anyone that can only last 19 minutes of game is a total waste of money. Complete panic buy, his contract should be cancelled.
Really?
In the four years before coming to us he played 32, 29, 26 and 29 League games for Sunderland
I am getting my excuses in early. We are missing three out of our first pick back five.
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 23, 2013, 02:26:52 PM
I am getting my excuses in early. We are missing three out of our first pick back five.
lol. can i add that bent taraabt and parker arent match fit yet either
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I am getting my excuses in early. We are missing three out of our first pick back five.
lol. can i add that bent taraabt and parker arent match fit yet either
Exactly. I feel better already.
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I am getting my excuses in early. We are missing three out of our first pick back five.
lol. can i add that bent taraabt and parker arent match fit yet either
Exactly. I feel better already.
That's it, were going to lose..
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I am getting my excuses in early. We are missing three out of our first pick back five.
lol. can i add that bent taraabt and parker arent match fit yet either
Exactly. I feel better already.
That's it, were going to lose..
thats the spirit, but not only will we lose but it will be buy ten goals with 3 red cards and 4 injuries
Quote from: fulhamben on August 23, 2013, 01:48:55 PM
Quote from: Big Martin Jol on August 23, 2013, 01:40:57 PM
I'm really worried about starting Briggs against Arsenal - against Walcott. If Richardson is unavailable (which clearly he is) then we should just swallow our pride and get Riise in.
riise is to slow to handle walcott. briggs will be fine
If he tries to play him standing 10 yards off him like he did last tie then Walcott will have another field day, it will be interesting to see if Briggs has learned to push up on a player and stop him from turning as he has yet to do it.
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Quote from: fulhamben on August 23, 2013, 02:28:24 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 23, 2013, 02:26:52 PM
I am getting my excuses in early. We are missing three out of our first pick back five.
lol. can i add that bent taraabt and parker arent match fit yet either
Exactly. I feel better already.
That's it, were going to lose..
As people have kept on about Arsenal and their injury problems nobody has mentioned ours. Rather nice to know we have injury and fitness problems yet are still going into the game having little idea who Jol will pick or how he will play. If we can put in a display against a top 4 or 5 side with our many problems it will show how far we have come. Whatever the result.
The headlines if Arsenal do poorly will be 'Arsenal season in turmoil' If they do well 'Arsenal back on track'. Nobody will think of the team they are playing or the problems we have.
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Quote from: epsomraver on August 23, 2013, 01:32:24 PM
Bit harsh on Richardson, i am sure he was not looking to get injured, let's slag off a player for getting injured, boo our new loan signing , I despair sometimes fp.gif
Martin Jol has to be blamed for signing Richardson. He was a well known sick note even before he came to Fulham, so it was no suprise to me. What was a suprise, is that his injuries are now becoming much worse to the point that we can't even rely on the guy. Good footballer on his day, but anyone that can only last 19 minutes of game is a total waste of money. Complete panic buy, his contract should be cancelled.
Really?
In the four years before coming to us he played 32, 29, 26 and 29 League games for Sunderland
He also passed our famous 2 day medical. I blame the medical department, should have been a bit more thorough!!
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Stockdale
Riether Hughes Hangeland Briggs
Dejagah Parker Sidwell Taarabt
Ruiz
Berbatov
Subs - Etheridge , Senderos , Boateng , Kasami , Kacaniklic , Duff , Bent
That will be the line up although Bent should start
i still think he will play ruiz next to parker, whiltshire and ramsey will be camped in our half if we persist with 2 dm's
Both Sidwell and Parker can be box to box players. So makes sense to play them
yes of course they can. sidwell run the midfield against sunderland didnt he. and i cant see a 33 year old dm playing the anchor role going box to box much
Parker is not a holding midfielder. Dembele played deeper than him when Parker was at Spurs. I'm sure we will see Paker all over the place.
he is a dm who jol himself said will play the anchor role.
Fair enough, didn't see that quote. Will see how that goes then.
Reading between the lines of the interview, can't see Jol playing Taarbat in front of Briggs as a left side pairing as he made specific mention of Walcott. More likely Briggs/Duff for this one or Riise to start. Would sooner we concentrated on going at sides at home rather than worrying about who they have. Every side has potential match winners at this level - but do feel that MJ is right that this is probably (and with perhaps 1 more addition) the strongest squad we have had in a long time.
Martin Jol's Arsenal Preview (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hJJljTrPTA#)
Nothing too surprising in there, I don't think. Didn't reveal much about who will play, though I suppose it's safe to make a few assumptions.
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Quote from: Big Martin Jol on August 23, 2013, 01:40:57 PM
I'm really worried about starting Briggs against Arsenal - against Walcott. If Richardson is unavailable (which clearly he is) then we should just swallow our pride and get Riise in.
riise is to slow to handle walcott. briggs will be fine
Admire your optimism. If Briggs keeps Walcott in his pocket, I'll take back everything I say about him.
riise is in massive decline and will not get any better. and as to theo, there are very few players in the world that can keep him in their pocket. its what the rest of the team does on the odd occassion that he gets through that counts
Assuming we start Briggs, I'd like to see Duff started at LM to help provide cover & assisstance to him. I don't think Duff offers as much in attack on the Left as he does on the Right but his workrate could prove valuable.
For our CM's, I think we start Boateng & Parker. I see Boateng as the anchor (despite what Jol said) & Parker as the link between defense & attack.
Quote from: epsomraver on August 23, 2013, 01:32:24 PM
Bit harsh on Richardson, i am sure he was not looking to get injured, let's slag off a player for getting injured, boo our new loan signing , I despair sometimes fp.gif
:plus one:
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Quote from: epsomraver on August 23, 2013, 01:32:24 PM
Bit harsh on Richardson, i am sure he was not looking to get injured, let's slag off a player for getting injured, boo our new loan signing , I despair sometimes fp.gif
:plus one:
:plus one:
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Quote from: epsomraver on August 23, 2013, 01:32:24 PM
Bit harsh on Richardson, i am sure he was not looking to get injured, let's slag off a player for getting injured, boo our new loan signing , I despair sometimes fp.gif
:plus one:
:plus one:
Really??? +1??
Has Richardson really been that much of a fulham legend that his whole situation since he arrived here is beyond criticism? Wow...
Mental note... Always be positive all of the time.
Briggs has been on the scene now for some five or more years, has played over 20 premiership games and had a lot of 1st team football with different clubs on loan. If he is going to make the grade for us in the premiership then surely this season is when he should command a place in the squad. With Riise throwing his toys out of the pram and Richardson turning into the eternal sicknote the opportunity is there for Briggs,
Tomorrow's match is immense for Briggs, lets all get right behind him . It would be great if he could tame Walcot.
It's a forlorn hope, no doubt, but if either or both of Stockdale and Briggs put in less than stellar performances tomorrow, can we PLEASE keep any criticism to a reasonable level ?
We all have / have had 'bad days at the office' and (for the most part) that's even when we don't have someone trying to stop us doing our job or making us look incompetent. Big match for both of them, assuming Briggs plays.
The love for richardson is hilarious, as is the fact Riise is being discussed as a starter.... Im not Briggs biggest fan as a defender his positioning is questionable, but Briggs is one of the few players in our squad that has considerable pace, which is what Walcott is all about, Riise was one of our worst performers last season add to that he has acted like a spoilt brat and thrown his toys out of the pram makes me even more convinced that I hope he never wewrs a fulham top again.... I think Keeping a closer eye on Cazorla and Wilshere will be more of a concern for our team tomorrow
Quote from: Zu-Meister on August 23, 2013, 01:19:22 PM
Injury news: Kieran Richardson is set to be out of action for 3-4 matches
how unusual
I would play Duff in front of Briggs and we should be secure on the left .
Harsh on Kaca or Kasami I know .
But Duffs defensive contribution has always been exemplary .
Quote from: Riverside on August 23, 2013, 07:03:29 PM
I would play Duff in front of Briggs and we should be secure on the left .
Harsh on Kaca or Kasami I know .
But Duffs defensive contribution has always been exemplary .
yes but kaca has been fantastic agaisnt arsenal. surely if fit he has to start. why defend them when theo can spend all game trying to track kac. theres a song in that. youll never track the kaca
Taarabt will start on the left tomorrow, Jol has confirmed Kacaniklic will be back on the bench
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on August 23, 2013, 08:06:37 PM
Taarabt will start on the left tomorrow, Jol has confirmed Kacaniklic will be back on the bench
damn. oh well at least he is on the bench
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Stockdale
Riether Hughes Hangeland Briggs
Dejagah Parker Sidwell Taarabt
Ruiz
Berbatov
Subs - Etheridge , Senderos , Boateng , Kasami , Kacaniklic , Duff , Bent
That will be the line up although Bent should start
i still think he will play ruiz next to parker, whiltshire and ramsey will be camped in our half if we persist with 2 dm's
Both Sidwell and Parker can be box to box players. So makes sense to play them
yes of course they can. sidwell run the midfield against sunderland didnt he. and i cant see a 33 year old dm playing the anchor role going box to box much
Ah sarcasm. Not sure Ruiz in midfield is much of an option. But we will see. No doubt Jol will put in Kasami again. Be interesting.
worked against arsenal last season at home. and sidwell has played with numerous players alongside him, and not once has sidwell been able to get the ball forwards with any consistancy. he might be able to go box to box, but he certainly cant do it with the ball at his feet. he is a midfield destroyer who sometimes chips in with a goal (and he is good at that). if sidwell was the answer to the defence to attack transition, we would have seen it by now. now jol might want to just sit back and hope for breaks, but unless bent starts then we will be just as slow as last year. even slower with no ashkan and kaca playing
I once had a girlfriend called Pandora - but I never got to see her box....................
Let's hope that Studwell stays long enough on the pitch to get into Arsenal's box along with Ruiz, Berbs, Bent et al & DO something like score, like loads of goals like
What a time to take Arsenal to the cleaners
Box to box
Boxing hard
Robbie Box
COYW!
Would like to see Taarabt given a free role behind Berbatov tomorrow with Kacaniklic & Ruiz completing the 3 behind Berbatov with Dejagah & Bent to come on & stretch there defence in the 2nd half
......................................and the other manager said ..........
Arsene Wenger Pre Fulham vs Arsenal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7elE4htpm4#)
