Do you think Woy is going to stick with the current side (minus Shorey) or mix things up by resting some players for Sundays clash with Brum?
Biggest concern will be left back. I'm happy with Baird at right back but if Konch is not fit for Thursday then we are unlikely to keep a clean sheet.
Not sure we have many options. Kelly in if Konk not fit. Few forwards up front but Gera may be added to the squad. So we really don't have many places to go to regarding team selection. Will see the bench packed with the youth players.
I would expect Smalling for Hangeland, Riise for Duff, Greening for Murphy, Kelly or Konchesky at left back but otherwise the same team.
He won't start kids but will want to rest some of the older regulars.
I'm not to sure if we will rest our key players. They are on a good roll and confidence breeds confidence. Two home ties in four days won't be that tough - especially if he makes early substitutions.
I think Woy is more likely to rest players for the away tie because this is going to be harder both mentally and physically.
No Duff was subbed early so if fit he will start I think. Cannot see Smalling play unless we play Hughes at Right Back. We hope that doesn't happen.
Roy will have to be concerned with next weeks fixture congestion as well.
I am guessing we will have a strong side but it will feature the Europa League regulars, like Greening, Riise, Gera (if fit) and I would expect to see Kelly at left back. I guess I am in agreement with Tony.
I would think Roy will try and run the score as much as possible and then play for a draw away as per usual.
Stoor was on the bench instead of Kelly for Notts game so perhaps Roy prefers him considering the way kelly has been playing.
I'm looking forward to seeing Riise back in the squad. It's almost a shame that Duff's been playing so bloody well because I think Riise is quality.
Potentially Duff could be played at LB with Riise in front of him?
Duff played at LB for Chelsea and whilst it's not the best option he's got experience and also is a damn site better than Kelly or Stoor who's a RB playing there...
If that was the case and Duff did play there then expect...
GK - Schwarzer
RB - Baird
CB - Hughes
CB - Hangeland
LB - Duff
LM - Riise
CM - Murphy
CM - Etuhu
RM - Davies
ST - Zamora
ST - Elm
It could be a lot worse.
Riise hasn't impressed, I was expecting more from him, perhaps he needs more match time
Quote from: epsomraver on February 16, 2010, 04:38:10 PM
Riise hasn't impressed, I was expecting more from him, perhaps he needs more match time
He has made a few silly mistakes but apart from these he has been a stand out player for us in the Europa League.
Remember he set up BZ's two goals in two minutes against Basle and also set up the winner against Sofia.
He's not got the cool head and experience of Duff but he is deadly.
Quote from: Jimpav on February 16, 2010, 04:52:58 PM
Quote from: epsomraver on February 16, 2010, 04:38:10 PM
Riise hasn't impressed, I was expecting more from him, perhaps he needs more match time
He has made a few silly mistakes but apart from these he has been a stand out player for us in the Europa League.
Remember he set up BZ's two goals in two minutes against Basle and also set up the winner against Sofia.
He's not got the cool head and experience of Duff but he is deadly.
Agreed, he has good touch on his passes and can chip the ball in on the run, also has speed. He does make some silly mistakes and probably, as you mention Jimpav, needs just a tad more seasoning.
