Karagounis

[gerrys]

Why wasn't he a starter???

[Galeforce]

because our new manager has not watched any of our games this season.....................

[DUKE]

Because he is 36 and can not start on a high tempo. His energy levels will die down after 20 min of play and after that he will start his theatricals like he always does. He is good in the last 15-20 min when the game is more to his level of fitness.


         

[VamosFFC]

We need a team full of Karagounis'. Every time he plays he plays full out. And he definitely lasts more than 15-20 min. The games he started under Rene, he played up to tempo very well.

[itombomb]

Because he is 36 and can not start on a high tempo. His energy levels will die down after 20 min of play and after that he will start his theatricals like he always does. He is good in the last 15-20 min when the game is more to his level of fitness.

That is exactly it, for 15-20 minutes he is top class, after that he's a passenger.

[bill taylors apprentice]

Under the circumstances I would pick kara ahead of parker with kvist behind and let him play.

[Bronaldinho]

because our new manager has not watched any of our games this season.....................

That actually is so true.

He if had he wouldn't have loaned out Tunnicliffe.

Parker and Hange would still be benched.

Kieran wouldn't be at LB. Holtby wouldn't have been dropped.

Tankovic/Hot Rod > Bent

[Bronaldinho]

Under the circumstances I would pick kara ahead of parker with kvist behind and let him play.

Sidwell - Karagounis
       Holtby.


Creativity, work-rate and can defend.

Kvist for Kara at 60mins

[Fulham Paul]

I thought I was the only one who rated him, he shoots and creates for others. Agree with you get defenders behind him and let him play behind the striker.

[St Eve]

Kara offers more than Parker. And - wait for it - HE CARES

[terryr]

because our new manager has not watched any of our games this season.....................

Because he runs out of puff after 30 mins

[Dodger53]

I was staggered that Parker was clapped off - what a very ordinary 2nd rate player he is now. I would guess OPTA stats have him top of ball touches, just not any good ones!

[HatterDon]

almost two complete seasons in and I can't understand the level of disdain for Sidwell and all the love for Karagounis. The guy is an embarrassment with all the diving and acting and gesticulating.

[Roberty]

almost two complete seasons in and I can't understand the level of disdain for Sidwell and all the love for Karagounis. The guy is an embarrassment with all the diving and acting and gesticulating.

It's the Oscars tonight - do you think they will have a special award for him

[MJG]

almost two complete seasons in and I can't understand the level of disdain for Sidwell and all the love for Karagounis. The guy is an embarrassment with all the diving and acting and gesticulating.

Maybe, but he has one thing that Parker and Sidwell do not have, and thats the ablity of a defence splitting pass. He might only be good for an hour but I'd start him next week

[Alan_C]

Parker and Sidwell doesn't work. I liked the look of Kvist in his two games an organiser and seemed defensively minded. That would allow Karagounis to start and be replaced after 60 minutes. He tires no less than Parker and offers more.

[Me-ate-Live, innit??]

because our new manager has not watched any of our games this season.....................

.............Because,   Karagounis  got injured  in Hull  and this was his 1st game back, against a very useful Chelsea 

[Still believe]

Karagounis is one of the best passers of the ball, attracts useful fouls, can shoot & take set pieces.  He'd be in my team to start against Cardiff:

Stek

Reither
Heitinga
Hangeland
Riise/Richardson

Kvist
Karagounis
Sidwell

Dejagah
Holtby

Mitroglou/Roddy (NOT Bent)

[ross_bamping]

That is the only role Karagounis can take. He can't last a half, let alone a game. A good impact sub to bring on with 30 min left. Sidwell, Kvist and Holtby should be are middle trio.

[callumc513]

almost two complete seasons in and I can't understand the level of disdain for Sidwell and all the love for Karagounis. The guy is an embarrassment with all the diving and acting and gesticulating.

To be fair, I think both get a lot of deserved praise. Kara is arguably our best passer.